Rock Regeneration

Jul22

Preview: Jefferson Starship

on July 22nd, 2012 at 19:42

Back in the swirling mists of time…1972 to be precise! A band that had played at Monterey, Woodstock, with the Rolling Stones at the infamous Altamont concert and shared the bill numerous times with the Grateful Dead and the legendary Janis Joplin…dissolved. That band was Jefferson Airplane but in true sci-fi style, ex members Paul Kantner and David Freiberg re-styled the airplane and launched again with some new members: vocalist Cathy Richardson, lead guitarist Slick Aguilar, drummer Donny Baldwin and keyboardist/bassist Chris Smith as Jefferson Starship.
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Jul21

EP: Brave Mariner

on July 21st, 2012 at 21:09

Posted In: CD, Reviews, Chinners

Bournemouth’s Brave Mariner have just released a new 6 track EP which is available from their bandcamp site for free, the band have recently performed one of their biggest ever shows in front of many thousands of people at Ashley Cross’s “Groove’s On The Green” and also the have another gig at Mr Kyp’s in Poole on 3rd August supporting top R.E.M. tribute act. R.E.M. UK.
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Jul21

Escapefrom ’98/Draw Me Ugly/Escape December

on July 21st, 2012 at 20:41

Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Inferno, Bournemouth

The Inferno in Bournemouth have recently started two regular live music nights, firstly, Thursday Evenings is the best in local acoustic acts, and Saturday nights is band nights.Tonight three local very different Bournemouth bands have been lined up for the evenings entertainment.
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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 of the evening.
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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 capable of firing on all cylinders.
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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.
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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 of music.
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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 the Bands Final, with five bands fighting it out for the top prize, professional studio time and £250 cold hard cash.
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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 now be heard via the BBC 6 Music website and seen on BBC Red Button throughout this week Public Image Ltd can confirm a further set of live dates kicking off at…
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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.
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