May31

Less Than Jake/Anti-Flag/Goldfinger/Set Your Goals

on May 31st, 2011 at 18:55
Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

Slamdunk By The Sea, Southampton Guildhall

Where do I start! Slam Dunk Festival seems to amaze me every year with a line-up to ripen the taste buds of any music fan with metal, hardcore, punk and rap combined to create one of the best one day festivals in the world. With the ridiculous amount of demand the festival brings each year for the North and South editions, an expansion was once again agreed and Birmingham and Southampton were selected to host a show with four of the bands from the festival. Less Than Jake who headlined Slam Dunk this year, along with Reel Big Fish were joined by Anti-Flag, Goldfinger and Set Your Goals.
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May27

Glenn Hughes

on May 27th, 2011 at 19:14
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

Mr Kyps, Poole 27th May 2011

The former Deep Purple/Trapeze star, now with super group Black Country Communion, arrived at Mr.Kyps in Poole on the second from last date of his British solo tour. Having finished recording Black Country Communion’s second album ‘2’, Glenn hit the road with his backing band. Consisting of the excellent Soren Andersen on Guitar, Anders Olinder on keyboards and celebrating his thirtieth Birthday on the night Pontus Engborg, they are collectively known on the tour as the ‘Swedish Mafia’.
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May25

Interview: Fearne

on May 25th, 2011 at 07:44
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Interview

Interview May 2011

Dorset Music Awards winners Fearnes’ feet have not really touched the ground since picking up the converted trophy at the O2 Academy in April. They were well deserving winners on the night and the crowd were right behind them after pulling out a top class performance. The band’s bass player Nick Bryson and drummer Darren Barret have taken well earned holidays. Vocalist Alex Beds and guitarist Adam Pulfer have invited us along to talk about all that is going on in the world of Fearne, promising to end the interview with a couple of exclusive acoustic new tracks.
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May24

Matt Holliday Interview (Rapids)

on May 24th, 2011 at 17:23
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Interview

Champions, Bournemouth

The Rock Regeneration website was started originally because of a post that was put on the Dorset Rock Online website on the day before it closed it doors.

http://www.dorsetrockonline.com/?p=6477

The post was by Rapids front man Matt Holliday who felt that the closure of the site was the death knell for the music scene in Bournemouth, after the amazing night at the Dorset Rock Online Birthday bash at Champions he felt that it was a shame that the momentum could not be continued.
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May23

Preview: Glenn Hughes, Mr. Kyps

on May 23rd, 2011 at 20:22
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Preview

Glen Hughes, Mr. Kyps

GET READY TO ROCK! This Friday the legend known as The Voice Of Rock, Glenn Hughes, is playing at Mr Kyps in Poole. Having finished recording the second album with acclaimed supergroup Black Country Communion, Glenn has hit the road with his solo band and this will be the second from last date of the tour! This guy’s CV reads like my record collection: Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall and of course his solo work!
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May23

Jay Leighton ‘As the Sun Comes Up’

on May 23rd, 2011 at 20:16
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Guest

It’s hard to stand out from the crowd these days, but Leeds based Jay Leighton does by the virtue of having the knack of penning killer tunes. Keywords that describe this album best are ‘addictive’, ‘meaningful’, ‘heartfelt’, and ‘mellow’. Standout tracks are ‘Happiness and Good Intentions’ and ‘Avalanche’; simply beautiful and I defy anyone into this genre of music not to be moved.

For best results Jay Leighton is best served up loud on headphones, late at night.
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May22

The Frequency Invited to play in London by Alan Magee

on May 22nd, 2011 at 21:16
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Preview

The Frequency have been invited to play for Alan McGee (Creation Records) and Jamie Kelly in London, at The Brixton Jamm.Not only will the band be playing in front of Alan McGee but they will also be supporting Alabama 3 along with several other hand-picked up and coming bands.
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May22

Wildfire/Jackhatch/The Neon Mile

on May 22nd, 2011 at 18:40
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Guest, Reviews

Champions, Bournemouth

The night started off with the news that the second band on the bill, Remember Paris, had pulled out. Conjuring up images of Spinal tap, the American pop-punk outfit had broken down nowhere other than Stonehenge!
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May16

Don Broco/Burn The Fleet/I Am Forever/Forever Can Wait

on May 16th, 2011 at 19:53
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Joiners Arms, Southampton

Don Broco are certainly on the verge of something big, they have played here at the joiners a few times and each gig is heaving with hoards of people coming along to find out what all the fuss is about, the band are about to be introduced to a much larger audience as their single the very catchy and uplifting ‘Beautiful Morning’ has been play listed on Radio 1. Tonight’s gig is part of yet another UK tour, this time they have got together with their Southampton buddies ‘Burn The Fleet’ to what promises to be an energy charged evening.
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May12

Twin Atlantic/Fighting With Wire/Spy Catcher

on May 12th, 2011 at 20:42
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

Joiners Arms, Southampton

Its a balmy Thursday night at The Joiners in Southampton as we are here to grace Twin Atlantic on their ”Free” Tour. But what of the supports you ask?

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