Aug11

Minor Characters

on August 11th, 2012 at 19:49
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Chaplin’s Cellar Bar, Boscombe, Bournmemouth

Monir Characters

Tonight is the very first live outing for a group of talented musicians who have joined forces to form a local so called “supergroup” called “Minor Characters”. The group features Martin Ruddock on guitar/vocals (Hipster/Mirrorball), Angus Rudd on guitar/vocals (Henry’s Photograph, Brave Mariner, Powdered Cows), Ed Pope on bass (Mutant Vinyl, Cellar Creeps, Country Hospital), and Paul ‘Dixie’ Harley on drums (Spiders/Marlins).
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Aug11

C-30’s/Electromud

on August 11th, 2012 at 16:07
Posted In: Events, Reviews, Ross

On The Rocks, Bournemouth

Electromud

On a balmy night I’m here at a new venue (to me) to witness the debut performance by local “experimentalists” Electromud. On The Rocks has a healthy gathering of friends and new fans alike in attendance this evening. I already know this is going to be a great gig when I hear the soundcheck. Equally its gonna be a loud affair! Electromud are fronted by none other than former Subatomics frontman Matt Upchuck. The band open with “I Am a Grinding Piston” which is heavy on feedback and a slightly messy opener but they stick with it gainfully.
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Aug10

Skeleton Kid/Voice Of Reason/Agatha’s Garden/Monty

on August 10th, 2012 at 19:28
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

Sound Circus, Bournemouth 10th

Skeleton Kid

Due to a hectic day moving house I have missed tonight’s openers Monty, who I’m reliably informed gave a decent account of themseves despite some “technical issues”!

Agatha’s Garden take to the stage with little fuss & delve straight into their set of mostly original material. They open with “Tower of Dreams” and set their stall out early.
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Aug07

EP: “Graveyard Disciples” by Skeleton Kid

on August 7th, 2012 at 21:36
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon
Skeleton Kid

Some where in the darker recesses of Bournemouth lurk the 4 piece known as Skeleton Kid, and they have recently released a 3 track EP called “The Graveyard Disciples”, and are using it as a Mission Statement to leave a trail of booze, sex and cigarettes in their wake.
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Aug06

Preview: Keane Announce UK and Ireland Tour

on August 6th, 2012 at 20:23
Posted In: Preview

Including Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday 4th December

Keane

Following huge worldwide success with their fifth consecutive number one album “Strangeland”, Keane are pleased to announce their UK & Ireland Arena tour beginning in November 2012. Tickets are available in an exclusive pre-sale from keanemusic.com from 9AM, Wednesday 8th August for 48 hours with tickets going on general sale on Friday 10th August. Keane’s fifth record sees them at the height of their career with unprecedented international success retaining their status as one of the biggest British bands in the world.
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Aug04

The Skints/The Bots/Know One

on August 4th, 2012 at 19:28
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Winchester Pub, Bournemouth

The Skints

The Skints are hopefully beginning to like Bournemouth as this is their third trip here this year, they have played Bournemouth O2 Academy supporting “You Me At Six”, and the Old Fire Station supporting “Less Than Jake”. They are currently riding on the crest of wave with a very hectic summer ahead of them full of music festivals. Tonight’s show is a special “one off” warm up show for a this run of Festivals, it much more intimate affair than the band have been used to recently at the Winchester Pub in front of around 150 people. This gig is by no means a secret and by the time the doors open a sizeable queue has formed along the side of the building.
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Aug04

Preview: Bombay Bicycle Club

on August 4th, 2012 at 17:39
Posted In: Preview

Bombay Bicycle Club To Play One Off Reading Festival Warm Up Gig At O2 Academy Bournemouth

Bombay Bicycle Club

Following the release of this year’s A Different Kind Of Fix, Bombay Bicycle Club are set to play a special one-off show on Thursday 23rd August at O2 Academy Bournemouth.

Formed at school in north London in 2006, the band won a competition to play at that year’s V festival, released two EPs the next year and wrote their debut album, I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose, while still at school. It came out in 2009 and went gold. 2010 saw the band take a left-turn with the folk-influenced Flaws, which included covers of Joanna Newsom and John Martyn.
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Aug03

Kylesa/Hark/Skeleton

on August 3rd, 2012 at 20:42
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Joiners, Souhtampton

Kylesa

Bournemouth based stoner doom crew Skeleton opened the proceedings and floor me with how much they have progressed since I saw ’em last at Venomfest. Much tighter and more practiced, they put in a very good turn. The songs sound huge and it’s a shame that the majority of the crowd haven’t arrived yet as they would have gained some new fans.
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Aug03

Grifter/Voodoo Pistols

on August 3rd, 2012 at 20:07
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Anvil, Bournemouth

Grifter

Anvil again and at the best DJ’ed rock night in Bournemouth “In Rock We Trust”! Tonight though there was live music in the form of two bands. The Voodoo Pistols (their first ever gig) and Grifter who have been around since 2003.
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Aug03

EP: “Fading Out” by Yellowgroove

on August 3rd, 2012 at 16:51
Posted In: CD, Reviews, George
Yellowgroove

When you put the South Coast and Blues Rock together, you should find yourself bumping into one band…Yellowgroove. The undeniably talented outfit has been spreading their love across the South in a quest to build a fan base worthy of their upcoming single “Fading Out”. Performances in the past including Isle of Wight in 2010 and various smaller festivals have helped the band build a strong reputation as a quality live act, able to suit almost any event. Whether youíre into some cool vibes or heavy rock and roll, this band has everything on the menu.
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