Archive for ‘2012’

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Aug30

Preview: Figure 8 Festival

on August 30th, 2012 at 21:49
Posted In: Preview

True Lovers Knot,Blandford, Dorset September 21st-23rd 2012 Founded in May 2012, the inaugural Figure 8 Festival will take place at True Lovers Knot in Tarrant Keyneston, nr Blandford Forum, Dorset, from September 21-23, 2012. The 499-capacity, invite-only festival will feature a line-up of top music “new and old” as well as late night entertainment and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug30

EP: “But A Handful Of Puzzle Pieces” by Falling For Vanity

on August 30th, 2012 at 21:40
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Chinners

Three piece Weymouth band “Falling For Vanity” formed in April 2012, amongst the ever evolving music scene created by some great gigs put on by Hourglass promotions in such venues as Finns and the Weymouth Pavilion. Despite the band only being around for a few months their debut 5 track EP “But A Handful Of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug30

Karma To Burn/Desert Storm/Skeleton/Neon Tigers

on August 30th, 2012 at 20:17
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Anvil, Bournemouth Damn, I missed the opening band Mother Corona. So when the Neon Tigers come on I was down the front for their 70’s tinged boogie fuzz rock! Last time I saw ’em they were wearing eyeliner and fancy stage clothes, nothing wrong with that, but I much prefer the jeans and grungy […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug29

CD: “Aftermyth” by Zodiac N Black

on August 29th, 2012 at 22:03
Posted In: CD, Reviews, DanO

The Aftermyth is the debut album from London based rockers Zodiac N Black. This first opus is a seriously catchy affair; in which huge supercool riffs abound, with thumpingly funky bass lines and rip-roaring vocal display from singer Jad. Guitarist Jim, bassist Hank and drummer Luca kick out the jams with maturity and confidence to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug29

Preview: Boscombe Community Fair 2012

on August 29th, 2012 at 21:14
Posted In: Preview

Kings Park, Bournemouth 14-16th SEPTEMBER £5 a DAY or £10 for the Weekend (If bought on the Friday) Boscombe community fair returns to Kings Park this September, and the event needs all the support possible from the local community. Now in its 17th year this not for profit event looks to be as fun packed […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug29

CD: “Soundtrack To The End Of The World” by The Duel

on August 29th, 2012 at 20:09
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

The prelude to this LP is a 42 minute track incorporating all the songs on the LP with some interesting dialogue. You could argue that this is a concept album on listening to this track, but the Zak Splash Story is a humourous account of life from a “bygone” era. Whether Zak Splash is a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug29

Lock ‘N Load

on August 29th, 2012 at 15:42
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Guest

Talking Heads, Southampton On a wet Weds night and with no car I nearly didn’t turn out to see Lock n Load at the Talking Heads. All I can say is I’m really glad a borrowed a car. This was Lock n Load’s first outing since the departure of guitarist Yannis Panou (now fronting Jailbait) […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug26

Voodoo Vegas

on August 26th, 2012 at 21:15
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Wareham Music Festival, Wareham Quay In amongst the backdrop of the beautiful Isle of Purbeck countryside along the banks of the tidal River Frome a band of dedicated music fans have set up the little known Wareham Music Festival. Last year Bournemouth rockers “Voodoo Vegas” were second on the bill and they impressed everyone so […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug23

EP: Wolfshead by Wolfshead

on August 23rd, 2012 at 23:16
Posted In: CD, Reviews, DanO

Have you ever woken up in a wood, half-naked, covered in scratches, fingernails caked in dirt and the coppery taste of blood in your mouth? No, you’re not a Werewolf; you’ve probably just been listening to Hampshire based Hard Rock Doomsters, Wolfshead. Make up of beardy duo: Leigh McSharry, Drums, Bass and Vocals and Mart […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Aug23

EP: “Naked and Confused” by Tim Somerfield (Afro Ninja)

on August 23rd, 2012 at 20:36
Posted In: CD

One of the unsung heroes of the local music scene Tim Somerfield also known as the “Afro Ninja” has a new 6 track EP out called “Naked and Confused”. Tim can usually be found at the Inferno in Bournemouth on Thursday and Saturday nights where he promotes some great electric and acoustic gigs from some […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…