Jan14

Preview & Competition: WE ARE NEARLY ONE YEAR OLD!!!

on January 14th, 2012 at 13:20
Posted In: Competition, Preview

Rock Regeneration 1st Birthday Bash

Rock Regeneration

Would you believe it Rock Regeneration opened our doors to the world on 1st March 2010, as we are coming up to our 1st Birthday we thought that there was no better excuse to have a party to celebrate at Mr. Kyps on the 1st March. We have carefully selected four great local bands that we sincerely think would make for one great night, Lady Winwood’s Maggot, The Frequency, Peace Love & Gloves and Empire Affair. We hope that all our readers can come along and celebrate with the ever expanding Rock Regeneration team. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the venues, promoters, artists and readers that have supported our website over the last year as without your help none of it would have been possible.
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Jan14

Preview: All Time Low To Play Southampton

on January 14th, 2012 at 12:58
Posted In: Reviews, Guest, Preview
All Time Low: Dirty Work

Since Forming in 2003 All Time Low has become one of the biggest pop-punk bands on the scene! Made up of guitarist and lead singer Alex Gaskark, lead guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist Zack Merrick and drummer Rian Dawson, All Time Low are being unleashed into the UK following the release of their latest Album “Dirty Work”. 
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Jan12

Peter and The Test Tube Babies/C-30’s/Toxic Fruit Cake

on January 12th, 2012 at 22:21
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

Mr Kyps, Poole

Peter and the Test Tube Babies

It’s cold, its Thursday night, and its Punk night. Opening up tonight are Blandford based Punk covers outfit Toxic Fruit Cake who I’m reliably informed are playing only their 3rd gig. They waste no time launching straight into the Sex Pistols ‘Bodies’. The vocals are harsh, and not particularly Punky but they don’t disappoint with a set culled from their extensive Punk back catalogue. The Levellers even get the “Toxic treatment” with some prominent guitar work on “15 Years” and all in all its a great set from these guys who end with an Oi cover in the shape of “Drinkin’ and Drivin” by The Business.
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Jan10

The Dorset Music Awards 2012

on January 10th, 2012 at 19:36
Posted In: Preview
Dorset Music Awards 2012

And so it begins!
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Jan09

EP: “Welcome Home” by This Is Freedom

on January 9th, 2012 at 22:35
Posted In: CD, Reviews, George
This Is Freedom

So whilst 20,000 feet in the air on my way to Amsterdam, I got my ears around This Is Freedom’s debut EP ‘Welcome Home’, which has been work in progress since early 2010 with reputable producer Frankie Torpey. The band recently faced high profile exposure from Kerrang magazine after their feature described the band to have the atmospherics of 30 Seconds To Mars, which is an analogy worth shouting about. They also managed to sneak several plays of their tracks onto critically acclaimed comedy ‘Fresh Meat’ and have shared the stage with the liked of Futures, Lower Than Atlantis, and Paige.
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Jan09

Willowen/Ant Henson & Friends/Coke Can Jack/Chloe Glover

on January 9th, 2012 at 22:25
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

On The Rocks, Bournemouth

Willowen

Surf Folk band Willowen arrive at On The Rocks in Bournemouth part way though a very hectic December where they have a tour taking in 10 dates covering Dorset, Hampshire and Avon. The three piece have just released a new 5 track EP called the ‘The Orange Moon Beach Party which introduces some well matched violin in the form of Jasmine Watkiss to the band.to add to their already great sound.
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Jan07

Pump Action Radio/Bridge The Divide/Escapefrom ’98/Draw Me Ugly

on January 7th, 2012 at 13:22
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Champions, Bournemouth

Pump Action Radio

Champions have very sadly recently announced that they will close at the end of February so Bournemouth’s live music fans are making the most of the final few gigs here. Tonight’s billing has changed from advertised, as 2 bands have pulled out for various reasons, so with the promoter thinking on his feet has upgraded Bournemouth’s Pump Action Radio to headliner and the previous evening’s headliners “Draw Me Ugly” have agreed to open the show.
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Jan06

Dirty Jerkers/One Man Destruction/Johnny Oregon

on January 6th, 2012 at 11:52
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

The Winchester, Bournemouth

Dirty Jerkers

So to our 1st gig of 2012, this honour is bestowed to rockers “Dirty Jerkers” at The Winchester and tonight the place is packed with people after a refreshing Friday night out after the back to work from the recent festive period, along with the headlines when have two support act to entertain.
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Jan04

Preview: Gig For A Quid – Mr. Kyps

on January 4th, 2012 at 09:31
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Preview
Gig For A Quid: Mr. Kyps.

Mr Kyps in Poole ‘Gig For A Quid’ returns on Thursday 19th January 2012 with three great bands;

Albany Down
El Bos Co
MG & The Juggernaut

The opportunity to check out some brand spanking new music for only ONE POUND…. A Bargain if I’ve ever heard of one!
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Dec30

Disco’s Out, Murder’s In Supporting Nuttyness(Madness Tribute)

on December 30th, 2011 at 08:21
Posted In: Reviews, Reviews, Ross

Mr. Kyps, Poole

Disco's Out, Murder's In

It’s the night before New Years Eve and Disco’s Out,(Murder’s In) are the support act for Nuttyness,the premier tribute to Madness. As usual for DOMI they turn up on stage in costume. Anyone who has been to a DOMI show will know this is standard fare for the band. Take nothing away from them though, they also have a clutch of good tunes.
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