Bournemouth town is a town that just keeps on giving and giving, virtually every week there is a charity event put on the raise funds for a worthy causes, tonight’s fundraiser is at On The Rocks, the organisers are raising money for earthquake recovery in Peru. The funds are being raised by the entrance money as all of tonight’s acts have given their time for free, as well as kind donations from audience.
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Next Wednesday, 24th, The Blackout are playing The Old Firestation in Bournemouth (doors at 19:00), and it is looking like a cracking evening! They are getting the party started with a pre-party tour, ahead of their new album release.
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Old school hard rock. Modern attitudes. Storming second album.
The lazy bit of me says job done. Short, succint, efficient.
Not that simple though…
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On a mild October night it’s time for some Grunge! First up are local Alt/Grunge outfit The Deltorers. They open confidently despite the room being relatively empty.
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Every now and then, a new band pops out of nowhere with a fresh sound and intelligent prospects. Luckily Monty can cling to this tag, as despite only spawning this Summer, they have already managed to play a few shows and put down their ideas in the studio. I was sent four tracks by the New Forest based trio and I have to say I am impressed.
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In the mood for something a little different? A little off-kilter? A little strange? Well look no further! Christchurch based musician Martin Roberts and his band of zany friends produce a bizarre mixture of lifting melodies and electronic beats, dispersed with random sounds from various second hand children’s instruments and toys purchased from local car boot sales.
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Straight out of Switzerland comes the new album, “Don’t Ask”, by The Peacocks, and it’s like a lock in at your local pub. From the moment its bassline kicks off, the guitar comes in, and the vocals sneer out “What I Want”, all the way to the end with “I Shouldn’t Bring Up What I Can’t Put Down”, you know you are in for a good time! There is no mistaking the rockabilly stylings, the hefty dollop of psychobilly, rhythms, and cracking bass line, and annoylingly catchy melodies.
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The legendary rockers have announced the rearranged date at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy on November 29th.
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Opening with a hard hitting sound Tu Amore have just released their new 7 track EP/Mini-album “Your Love”. Hailing from Peterborough these guys have produced a deep and thoughtful EP. One that should stand the test of time.
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Leaning heavily on atmospheric progressive ambient rock (Öphew) this Bristol duo produce engaging soundscapes that worm their way inside your psyche and creep up on you when you least expect it!
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