Archive for ‘2012’

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Jul21

Sansara/Western Sand/Mobius Strip

on July 21st, 2012 at 20:24
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Anvil, Bournemouth Ok, first a confession. I went out to The Anvil Rockbar to see my mate Bear, catch up with some friends and sink a few cold ones. I didn’t have any intention of reviewing, so I didn’t take my big Canon camera as I fully intended to be steaming by the end […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jul20

The Hoosiers/Empire Affair/Ben Montague

on July 20th, 2012 at 21:09
Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

Mr. Kyps, Poole Once again the relentless work that goes on at Mr. Kyps helped to secure a booking of certain importance, as the once album chart topping, “The Hoosiers” made their way to the small seaside town of Poole in an effort to prove to their south coast fan base that they are still […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jul18

Bad Magic

on July 18th, 2012 at 22:42
Posted In: Reviews, Bryanna, Gigs

Mr Kyps, Poole On December 22nd, Bournemouth based hard-rock quartet Bad Magic supported Dirty DC at Poole’s Mr Kyps. Now, roughly seven months on, they’re back in the same venue supporting the same band, but everything’s different and it’s obvious how far they’ve come and achieved in those months.

Jul16

EP: “The Sound Of Your Demise” by Beyond Betrayal

on July 16th, 2012 at 17:40
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Mike

“You can’t kill The Metal, The Metal will live on” – Jack Black – Tenacious D …and it’s true, heavy metal, for all of its ridiculous sub-genres (Post grunge hardcore deathpunkcore, I mean really?) has survived in some form of another, and I’m always gunna have a little bit of time for the heavier side […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jul15

ACMR – Battle of the Bands Final

on July 15th, 2012 at 20:50
Posted In: Events, Mike

Mr Kyps Live Music Venue, Poole Featuring October Fires, Ordering Chaos, Beth Bayliss, Hello Hawaii and Bad Magic We all know and love it, it’s the go to place for fans of live music in this area, and today (being Sunday the 15th of July, 2012) the stage was set for the ACMR Battle of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jul15

Preview: PiL to Play Bournemouth O2

on July 15th, 2012 at 20:09
Posted In: Preview

“Public Image Ltd” announce Tour including Bournemouth O2 Academy Live Date. Following on from their monumental live performance at BBC Radio 6 Birthday Celebrations at Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday March 16th which saw PiL include and baptise 2 new songs: “Deeper Water” and “One Drop” along with a selection of PiL classics which can […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jul15

Preview: Shinedown

on July 15th, 2012 at 19:49
Posted In: Gigs, Preview

Shinedown Announce UK Tour and New Single On the 10th July 2012 – Rock radio giants, Shinedown were thrilled to announce a 9-date UK tour for this winter including a local date at Southampton Guildhall on 24th October.

Jul14

Wonky Donk Festival 2012

on July 14th, 2012 at 17:07
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Events, Gigs

Lytchett Matravers, Hall Road Farm Last year a group of friends and musicians got together for a rural party in the grounds of an animal sanctuary in Lytchett Matravers near Poole, Dorset, the event was such a success this year has turned into a small festival called the Wonky Donk Festival. The name came from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jul12

EP: “The Sound Of Your Demise” by Dead By Dawn

on July 12th, 2012 at 20:48
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Where do you start with a band whose name is also a quote in a Sam Raimi film, and then use a little bit of George A Romero inspired imagery? At the beginning that’s where!

Jul11

Mutant Vinyl/Vlad

on July 11th, 2012 at 21:58
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

The Winchester Pub, Bournemouth A brand new local team of promoters by the name of H.A.M made up of students from Bournemouth University have recently got together in bringing a new refreshing live music night to some of the areas best venues. The first night is a The Winchester Pub in Bournemouth with a mouth […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…