On a balmy night in Southampton the Goth fraternity from all parts of the world including Canada are out in force. The Mission are in town for a secret gig, a warm up for their forth coming tour with The Cult that kicks off shortly in major venue all over the UK, for the purists they are advertised under a codename called the “Blood Brothers” for those only in the know.
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Featuring: Pronghorn/The Skimmity Hitchers/Pose
In 1992 when grunge was what every self respecting alternative music fan was into, a group of friends who decided to go against the grain formed a band that the likes of Dorset and the world had never seen. 20 years ago these two members from Rock Regeneration went out to see “Pronghorn” play their 1st gig at the Gas Tavern pub in Poole. At this stage the band was put together with influences from the likes of much loved popular local bands “The Cropdusters” and “Hoedown At Hanks”, not to mention “Cowpuncher” from a little further afield. Little did they know on that day how things would really turn out.
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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 more. It is run entirely by volunteers and is designed to raise up to £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support with a view to becoming an annual event.
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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 Puzzle Pieces” is already available and certainly not for the faint hearted.
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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 checked shirts ensemble.
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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 produce a stunning rock album.
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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 as ever with so many different styles of music and performers on display there is something that will suite everyoneís taste . The event is famous for being family focused and this year is no different with plenty to do for both grown up’s and kids.
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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 figure of fiction or fantasy its an interesting “account” but its the songs that stand out. Fiction or fantasy its up to you the listener to decide. For this reviewer it’s all about the songs!
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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) who always stole the show with his 80’s glam style and over the top stage antics, so you could only wonder how Lock n Load would fare without him.
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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 much this year they are back as headliners.
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