Nov14

Preview: Big Country

on November 14th, 2011 at 18:57
Posted In: Preview

Big Country To Play Classic Debut Album “The Crossing” Live For 30th Anniversary Tour.

Big Country

Big Country, who formed in November 1981, will kick-off their 30th anniversary celebrations by performing their classic 1983 debut album The Crossing live in its entirety during a thirteen-date tour of the U.K. in February 2012. With The Crossing an international best seller, it sold over 2 million copies in the UK, spawning 2 Top Ten hits and spending 84 consecutive weeks on the Music Week album chart, Big Country’s tour will coincide with Universal Music’s deluxe re-issue of the album on January 30th 2012, which is expected to include a wealth of previously unreleased recordings and footage of the band.
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Nov12

Preview: Stereophonics To Play Bournemouth O2 Academy

on November 12th, 2011 at 12:53
Posted In: Gigs, Preview
Stereophonics

Keep Calm and Carry on……………..

The Stereophonics are to Play Bournemouth O2 Academy on the 17th December 2011.

One of Britainís best-loved bands, will perform four nights of highly anticipated, intimate shows, starting out at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy on Saturday 17th and continuing with three nights at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, on December 19th, 20th and 21st.
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Nov12

Preview: Tyketto at The Brook

on November 12th, 2011 at 12:42
Posted In: Gigs, Preview
Tyketto

Tyketto are to play the Brook in Southampton Friday 2nd December 2011.

Formed 1987, U.S.A. Albums: 1991 Don’t Come Easy, 1994 Strength In Numbers, 1995 Shine, 1996 Take Out & Served Up Live History.

Tyketto was one of the best and most underrated radio friendly rock bands of the rock genre. They were never able to reach the massive success they so deserved, with their brand of hook heavy AOR sung with majestic vocals, mainly due to the Grunge explosion.
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Nov12

CD: “10 Years Too Late” by The Unit

on November 12th, 2011 at 12:34
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross
10 Years Too Late - The Unit

One doesn’t want to start by pigeonholing bands but two immediately come to mind on this EP, The Wildhearts, and Angelic Upstarts. On opener “Feel It” vocalist Harvey’s Wildhearts inspired vocals come to the fore over Punky guitars. There’s lots of “woah woah’s” amid a big middle 8,definitely more Punk than Rock but a good start.

Track 2 is a Punkier little number,Anti Nowhere League come to mind what with the ‘anthemic’ sound of the song. The guitar sound is clangy while Kerry’s drums remind me of 1st generation Punk in delivery.
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Nov11

Blackfoot

on November 11th, 2011 at 20:19
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Brook Southampton

Blackfoot

I got to say I was really looking forward to this show, Blackfoot are one of my favourite bands and I would go out of my way to catch ‘em live. With no support band in tow the Brook was treated to an intimate performance by one of Southern Rock’s premier live acts.
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Nov10

Zebrahead/The City Calls

on November 10th, 2011 at 10:08
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Talking Heads, Southampton

Zebrahead

California zany punksters Zebrahead are back in the UK once again and tonight is the 1st date of a lengthy tour which takes them all over the UK and into Europe. Local Southampton act “The City Calls” open the nights proceedings with an energetic 25 minute romp through some well crafted songs that benefit from the twin telecaster guitar backed sound that is complimented by Lucas Hardy’s well delivered vocals.
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Oct31

EP: “Half For You,Half For Me” by The Committee

on October 31st, 2011 at 20:36
Posted In: CD
Half For You, Half For Me - The Committee

Get ready for our track by track review of their debut EP;

Track 1 “What a Drag” is anything but. It starts off all “Dodgy” on the intro, takes a trip through the intro of “Purple Haze” then heads for psychadelia. The middle 8 is strange but not unpleasant while the ending is massive in terms of sound & staying psychadelic.
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Oct31

Preview: Dorset Music Awards 2012

on October 31st, 2011 at 19:10
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Preview
Dorset Music Awards 2012

Open For Entry 2012 from 7th November

Are you on a band?

Are you a musician?

Involved in Dorset’s Music Scene?

Then this years awards are for you!!!
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Oct30

This Fall/If9were5

on October 30th, 2011 at 20:18
Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

King Club, Weymouth

This Fall

Recently, Weymouth’s music scene has had a kick in the right direction through Hourglass Promotions booking bands like Attack! Attack!, Sonic Boom Six, Sepultura, My Passion, Malefice and more which has spurred on more gigs in the area. On a Sunday evening, you wouldn’t expect a tremendous turnout for a local show, but I was proved wrong as the venue was actually pretty full. Apologies go out to Mycroft and Diss, as I arrived after their sets.
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Oct30

Justin Sullivan & Dean White(New Model Army) / Mischa

on October 30th, 2011 at 17:28
Posted In: Gigs

Mr Kyp’s, Poole

Justin Sullivan & Dean White(New Model Army)

This is New Models Army’s 3rd visit to Dorset this year after gigs at the InDorset Endorset Festival in the summer and a recent show at the Electric Place in Bridport they are back once again, with Justin Sullivan’s lyrical fascination with the sea it must be this lure that keeps them returning, and very welcome they are too!!
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