Apr22

Preview: Bandalism 2

on April 22nd, 2012 at 14:34
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Events, Preview

O2 Academy, Bournemouth

5th May 2012

Bandalism

Last October an rather adventurous project called “Bandalism” was started by local promotors “Whitehall Events” which put together a line up of eight local bands to appear at the Bournemouth O2 Academy, the evening was a roaring success with bands such as Fearne, The Frequency, Constellation, Brothers Grimmer, Empire Affair, Sirpico, New Royalty and One Dead Ninja putting in some stunning performances on the large O2 stage, our review of the event can be found here.
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Apr21

Sirpico/Mobius Strip

on April 21st, 2012 at 21:04
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Jon
Sirpico

A quiet, and chilly Saturday night sees me down at The Anvil, formerly The Ibar, at the Lansdowne end of Bournemouth. Unfortunately tonights 3 set line-up as shrunk to just two as Sepia Daze are unable to attend. But, still for the nominal £1 entry it is still complete value for money.
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Apr21

Single: “Union” by The Terraces

on April 21st, 2012 at 19:01
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross
The Terraces

Union is the first single to be lifted from the self-titled album by London/Melbourne Punks ‘The Terraces’. With a moniker like that one is immediately drawn to memories of late 70’s Britain. Former One Way System singer Gary Buckley (vox) has a distinct vocal style with echoes of one J. Strummer.
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Apr21

Preview: Shindig at The Winchester

on April 21st, 2012 at 18:53
Posted In: Events, Preview

Monday April 23rd 2012 20:00

Shindig

The SHINDIG returns with full effect after a little winter rest. We’ve gathered another eclectic lineup of top local talent especially to celebrate St George’s Day.

A festival of fun, right up your street!
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Apr20

Preview: Mr Kyps, Upbeat Festival

on April 20th, 2012 at 16:45
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Upton House, Upton, Poole

25th, 26th & 27th August 2012

Upbeat Festival

Scrap any plans you may have had for this year’s August bank holiday, because the Mr Kyps Upbeat Festival is back!

Following on from the runaway success that was last year’s inaugural Upbeat Festival, Mr Kyps will once again be taking over Upton Country Park this coming August Bank Holiday for three days of family fun, great music and glorious sunshine.

Last year’s festival featured such internationally recognised artists such as Imelda May, Sandi Thom and Toploader, plus an entire day devoted to the cream of the crop of Britain’s tribute acts.
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Apr19

Mikey Ball/Charlie Hole/Nick Tatham + TannersLane

on April 19th, 2012 at 13:49
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Guest

On he Rocks, Bouremouth

Mikey Ball

Tonight at On The Rocks in Bournemouth the pace slows down from the high energy rock nights of the past few weeks, tonight is all about the singer and song, headliner Mikey Ball from New Milton is a song writer with a great pedigree who has been performing solo for over 7 years, with plenty of great festival appearances under his belt along with national radio airplay on Radio 2, tonight is a rare chance to see Mikey in a great intimate seaside setting.
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Apr18

CD: “She” by Billy Vincent

on April 18th, 2012 at 13:16
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon
Billy Vincent

Billy Vincent, a London based quintent, who almost defy a category, but I would place them a modern day English folk with classic rock tendencies, with a hint of Brit-Pop, but also a range of styles that spring off from there, with possibly the odd nod towards Rob Thomas.
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Apr17

Preview: Dead!

on April 17th, 2012 at 22:23
Posted In: Reviews, Bryanna, Preview
Dead

Dead have arrived with a bang into the UK rock scene. This five piece alternative rock band from Southampton have taken to the stage by storm and have managed to win over many fans and play Southampton Take Down alongside Lower Than Atlantis, Deaf Havana, Canterbury and Blitz Kids all within the space of 3 months, as well as appearing in magazines such as Kerrang!
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Apr17

Preview: Chagstock

on April 17th, 2012 at 18:50
Posted In: Events, Preview

Chagstock Festival, Whiddon Down, Dartmoor, Devon

Chagstock 2012

Chagstock Festival have today announced their full Saturday evening line-up. Fun Lovin’ Criminals will headline their main stage, supported by Dartmoor’s very own Seth Lakeman. Alabama 3 (acoustic) will headline the Acoustic Stage.
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Apr17

Paradise Lost/Insomnium

on April 17th, 2012 at 16:16
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Brook, Southampton

Paradise Lost

Completely missed the first band Vierd but second band Insomnium were bleeding awesome. Melodic Death Metal with power metal guitars turned up to the max. They hail from Finland and put on a very accomplished live show. Which isn’t surprising as they formed in 1999 and have five full length albums under their belts. Their latest opus One For Sorrow has gathered some rave reviews. Windmill headbanging, furious guitars licks and guttural vocals nicely prepare The Brook for the headliners.
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