Archive for ‘March, 2011’

19 results.
Mar31

Polly & The Billets Doux/Mountain Feet/Coke Can Jack

by Jon on March 31st, 2011 at 11:12
Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

Mr. Kyps, Poole It’s always something special when a show on a Thursday night has the same buzz to it as a Friday night, and tonight, the clever, monthly ‘gig for a quid’ scheme at Mr Kyps is greeted by a large crowd, especially considering that it is a working day. Polly & The Billets […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar28

The Virginmarys/Til Dusk/The Fringe/Alice Avenue

by Jon on March 28th, 2011 at 06:44
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

The Joiners Arms, Southampton The Virginmary’s are a three piece band from Macclesfield have quite surprised themselves with the speed that their name is spreading through the music world, after successful tours with New Model Army, Skunk Anansie and Slash. Tonight they stop in Southampton as part of their first headline UK tour and despite […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar26

The Longest Day/Evolver/Hessian

by Jon on March 26th, 2011 at 22:32
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Champions, Bournemouth It’s a special night in Bournemouth as Champions hosts one of its home grown talents in the form of four piece rock band, The Longest Day. After the release of the band’s debut album, ‘A State of Indifference’, they have been touring the UK and have managed to support upcoming band, Sick Puppies […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar22

Sucioperro/Part Dinosaur/Icarus1

by Jon on March 22nd, 2011 at 10:47
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Joiners Arms, Southampton Sucioperro from Scotland are back at the Joiners after a successful performance last taking the long trip down from Ayr to support Aldershot three piece Reuben. They obviously made and good impression and many of the fans there that night are back for more. The band are made up Fergus Munro(Drums), Stewart […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar19

Roger Daltrey and Band

by Jon on March 19th, 2011 at 18:04
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Bournemouth O2 Academy Saturday Night at O2 Academy in Bournemouth and a rare chance to see one of British music’s finest vocalist’s in action. Mr. Roger Daltrey with his band who are in town for a special ‘One Off’ intimate warm-up show for a gig the Royal Albert Hall in four days time in Aid […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar19

C-30′s

by Jon on March 19th, 2011 at 10:24
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Chaplin’s Cellar Bar, Boscombe, Bournemouth After a Saturday evening at the O2 Academy spent in the company of The Who’s Roger Daltery, I was not ready just yet to retire to my bed, a quick drink was in order as it was Saturday night ,just across the road from the 02 in a great place […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar17

Dead Lettuce/Amity Road/The Sabres – St Patrick’s Day Party

by Jon on March 17th, 2011 at 18:04
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Champions, Bournemouth It’s St Patrick’s Day and Champions in Bournemouth have the Irish traditional drink Guinness at £2.50 a pint in celebration of the day, which will certainly helps make the evening go with a swing. Tonight we have three of Bournemouth’s major rock acts for the evenings entertainment.

Mar16

The Primitives/The Morphic Fields/Subdued

by Jon on March 16th, 2011 at 14:05
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

The Joiners Arms, Southampton We arrive at the venue at around 8.10 to find tonight’s openers Subdued are already on stage. With no band info to hand I’ll assume this 3 piece are Southampton-based. The sound is distinctly rock & somewhat heavy in places, mixed in with some heartfelt lyrics on a couple of numbers. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar15

CD Preview: Funeral For A Friend

by Jon on March 15th, 2011 at 23:43
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Tom

Preview: Old Fire Station, Bournemouth A new line up, a new energy and a tour is now underway to promote their new album ‘Welcome Armageddon’ (out 14th March). It is their 5th full length studio album and their first with new bass player Richard Boucher and ‘new’ guitarist Gavin Burrough (was bass player previously).

Mar15

Interview: Jeremy Cunningham – The Levellers

by Jon on March 15th, 2011 at 13:38
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Interview

15th March 2011 This year the Levellers celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their ground breaking difficult second album ‘Levelling The Land’. To celebrate this the band are on tour of the UK playing the whole album each night to largely “Sold Out” venues. Rock Regeneration were invited to join the band backstage at the Southampton […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…