THREE TUNS STILL ROCKIN'!!!!!
Confusion lately about
The Three Tuns, Gateshead, with rumours taht the popular
venue had shut its doors...
Owner Paul has kindly provide the answer...
"The Three Tuns Sheriff Hill.
We suffered a lot of criminal damage and intimidation
over the Christmas and New Year. £15000 plus of damage
and it really got me down. I love the pub and the
customers but it really got to me. My lovely staff
insisted I take a break and I'm currently in the middle
of that.
The police are following strong leads with the
perpetrator of these acts and the brewery have acted
quickly to put shutters on all windows and doors for when
the premises are unoccupied.
All gigs are going ahead as usual and I'm currently
considering my future. What is certain is that the Tuns
will continue as the hub of North East pub rock for years
to come. My current management team of Sara and Phil are
more passionate than I am and will only make changes if
they suit the ethos and add to the overall customer
enjoyment.
All 2017 gigs are reconfirmed and frankly after almost
500 messages of support I don't think I can do any other
than come back but it will be when I'm ready to do so.
I'm there as a customer enjoying the great bands and in
many ways it's been great seeing things from this side.
I'd ask everyone to continue to support what is an iconic
local venue and make sure Sara and Phil get the support
they need and frankly deserve". Paul.GREAT NEWS!!!!
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QUEEN
VIC/The OFFICE
Looks like this once popular venue is putting a
halt to live music events due to lack of folk attending!
Two gigs left (Rock Bottom (UFO tribute) on Saturday 10th
December...
...and following Saturday 17th the Spacehoppers.
The venue will maybe look again at hosting live music in
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After Midnight unplugged
Below are details of an
acoustic gig (just me & Dave - not the full
band).
Mike Hall and Dave
Robson from After Midnight
perform an acoustic set of 60s & 70s covers.We are
doing a charity gig for St Cuthbert’s Hospice on 21
Feb at Durham Gala Theatre with another band called The
Fix.
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NEWCASTLE ROCK & BLUES CLUB
IMPORTANT
NOTICE......PLEASE READ..........IMPORTANT NOTICE..PLEASE
READ......
The next gig at the Newcastle Blues club is on 25th
November featuring the awesome John Verity band (Ex
ARGENT) www.johnverity.com ....that,s the great news.......here is the
bad news........IT WILL BE THE LAST NBC GIG (for the
foreseeable future)
This gig WILL go ahead despite months of heartache
deciding what to do with the club....Sadly i have not
been able to give it the time and effort needed to make
it the success it deserves, having spent every day and
late night pushing, promoting and planning the gigs i am
no longer able to commit like i did......add to that the
financial commitment, personal costs and risks i feel it
is time to bow out
I know we can make the last show a night to remember but
i need your support with bums on seats..please pass this
message to all of your friends and fb buddies who have
attended the club gigs in the past, who love music and
who appreciate a great band in a quality
venue....................i have given all my time and
hard work for free, taken many risks and had many
sleepless nights. all I ask now is for you to come and
enjoy what I had planned on your behalf..........
tickets are available online at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/370498and i will hold tickets at the door if you call
07733002841
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Tickets
now selling very fast for the Mick RALPHS band at the
Three Tuns this Sunday night.
Only 43 tickets left at £6. Call the pub on 01914870666
to reserve yours
Mick RALPHS is a founder member and still guitarist in
Bad Co and Mott The Hoople and his band play the hits of
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BASH! Hi
there...
I'd like to invite you to The Shitkickers Ball3
which I have organised at The Cluny1 in Newcastle on
Sunday 18th September from 2pm till 8pm. Four of the
finest bands in the NE have assembled for what's going to
be a brilliant full afternoon's musical entertainment at
this excellent venue.
The Hookahs will be opening
with their own special groove of Tex-Mex, Blues and Soul
that's as comfortable and loved as your favourite shoes.
The
Pistoleros to follow will blow you away with
their polished virtuoso covers of rock and pop songs that
you rarely hear performed today.
Johnny
Whitehill's Real Deal have agreed to reform
specially for this one-off gig and will bring you proper
Blues, Chicago style, from the award winning Blues
guitarist and his team of old burglars.
King Sized Voodoo Traveller are fronted by
legendary Hillbilly Ally Lee and play Rock, Blues, and
Country with style, class and humour.
The
tickets are available now for £5 from The Cluny1 or
contact me by email and we can sort out PayPal, posting
and any other queries you may have. Contact me at :- bentonblues@inthecrowd.co.uk
The Cluny1 is way down East on the Ouseburn Delta
at Newcastle's historic Quayside. You can get there on
foot from Byker Metro (15 mins) or catch one of the
Quaylink buses straight from the many stops in the Toon.
It has a fine selection of real ales and does an
excellent Sunday dinner as well as other food.
Hope to see you at what promises to be a monster
afternoon with all the monies collected being donated to St.
Oswalds Hospice Gosforth. There will be NO
raffle and NO auction so best save all your change for
the buckets that will be going round in the hands of big
gadgies (and gadgettes) throughout the event.
Get yassells owwa man -Graham
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STAN
CHARITY GIG!>>>
Saturday 10th September
doors 7pm £5 Lindisfarne Club, West Street,
Wallsend NE28 8LG (0191 2624258)
We're really pleased to be playing once again in aid
of Macmillan Cancer Support and Tiny Lives. This charity
evening is in memory of Ruth Hibbert and the many more
special people who have had the support of these two
great charities. You can get tickets (£5) at the bar in
the Lindisfarne or drop us a line at stanrocks@live.co.uk if you want us to get them to you.
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The THREE
TUNS, Gateshead, is again raising funds to help send
local athelete Emily Stewart to the Paralympics.
Details are on the
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The Three Tuns is looking for live bands for Thursday
nights and Sunday's at 5.30 pm.
Please either text or message me 07940715824
with your band name, the fee you'd need and the sort of
stuff you do and I'll try and get everyone on.
This will suit new bands, bands hoping to get on our
weekend rota or local bands.
I'm particularly keen on new tribute bands or bands with
a bit of an angle but I'll try and get you all on. Paul
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After
Midnight 30th Anniversary
December 2015
Local band After Midnight are celebrating
their 30th Anniversary in December. They were
formed in 1985 in Newcastle, taking their name from the
JJ Cale song (Eric Clapton’s first solo
hit). In the past 30 years they have become
one of the best-loved bands on Tyneside. There have
been many highlights over the years, including support
slots with Doctor Feelgood and Steve Marriott.
For
the past 15 years After Midnight have concentrated
on their Eric Clapton tribute concerts, performed at
theatres all over the UK, under the name CLASSIC
CLAPTON. Highlights have included The Royal
Festival Hall and Glastonbury Festival.
They have performed numerous concerts in Europe including
Ireland, Spain, Estonia, Holland and
France. In 2009 they appeared in Mumbai.
A 10,000 mile round-trip for 1 concert but it was a
great experience. In December 2010 they made their
first ever appearance at Newcastle City Hall.
800 people travelled from throughout the UK to help the
band celebrate their 25th Anniversary.
They will be celebrating their 30th
Anniversary with two special gigs in December, one either
side of The Tyne:-
Classic Clapton 30th
Anniversary Concert
They will be making a welcome return to The Sage
Gateshead on Saturday 5 December. This
will be a special Eric Clapton Tribute concert to
celebrate the anniversary of their first ever gig which
took place at The Cumberland Arms Byker exactly 30 years
ago to the day.
Doors at The Sage open 7.30pm, band on stage 8pm.
All the seats are now sold out with only £12.50
standing tickets remaining. They are available from the
box office, Tel: 0191 443 4661 and also on-line at www.sagegateshead.com This will be their third
appearance at The Sage Gateshead. Both of their
previous appearances in 2008 & 2013 quickly sold out.
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including
Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot
The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of
course Layla! There will even be an
“UNPLUGGED” segment. NEARLY 2 HOURS OF
CLASSIC CLAPTON
After
Midnight’s New Year’s Eve Party
Instead of their usual Christmas gig, this year After
Midnight will be holding a New Year’s Eve Party on
Thursday 31 December. The venue will again be
Cluny2 at 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn.
Doors open at 8pm. Band on stage at 9.30pm, Finish
approx. 12.30am (with interval). It’s possible that
Mike & Dave from the band may perform a short
acoustic set before 9.30pm. Tickets are £20,
available in advance from The Cluny - Tel: 0191 230
4474 Visit the venue’s
website:- www.thecluny.com
NB: This will NOT be an Eric Clapton tribute gig
although one or two of Slowhand's songs will be covered,
along with music by Free, Dire Straits, The Beatles,
Steely Dan, The Eagles and many other 60’s and
70’s rock classics. Their Christmas gigs usually
sell out. Fans are therefore advised to book early
for New Year’s Eve.
After
Midnight comprises 4 excellent musicians:-
Mike Hall (lead vocals/guitar), Paul Warren (keyboards/
backing vocals), Danny Davison (drums) and Dave
Robson (bass guitar /backing vocals).
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NEW STAN CD
Hi folks, Our new
album Coming Home is out now! You can get your
copy of the CD from us at all STAN gigs,
from the record shops RPM in Old George Yard and Reflex
in Nun Street, Newcastle. The CD is also available by
mail order and as a download right here at bandcamp. Coming
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Eric Clapton
Tribute Band CLASSIC CLAPTON (aka After Midnight) featuring
front-man Mike Hall are undertaking a 30th
Anniversary Tour throughout the UK during 2015.
The tour culminates with a special Anniversary Concert at
Sage Gateshead on Saturday 5 December.
Their first ever gig took place in Newcastle exactly 30
years ago to the day.
The band was formed in 1985 long before the term
“tribute band” was invented, and named
themselves ''After Midnight'' after Eric
Clapton’s first solo hit. Their ability to re-create
Clapton’s electrifying stage performances really
caught the audience’s imagination. In
guitar/vocalist Mike Hall, the band possesses a front man
who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar
like him too!
They have performed throughout the UK including concerts
at The Royal Festival Hall, London and a
triumphant appearance at Glastonbury Festival in
2002. In the past few years they have toured Europe
including Ireland, Spain, Estonia, Holland
and France. In 2009 they appeared at St
Andrews Auditorium in Mumbai. A 10,000 mile
round-trip for 1 concert, but it was a great experience.
During this 30th Anniversary
Tour they will visit a number of north east venues
including The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, North
Yorkshire on Friday 26 June and Middlesbrough
Theatre on Friday 18 September.
They will be performing authentic versions of all the
Clapton Classics including Crossroads, Sunshine of
Your Love, Hideaway, Badge, Before You Accuse Me, Hoochie
Coochie Man, Cocaine and of course Layla!
The whole of Clapton’s illustrious career
will be covered including The Bluesbreakers, Cream,
The Yardbirds, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos and
the solo years. There will even be an
“UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
Please visit our web-site:- www.classic-clapton.com
...and
Mike Hall
and Dave Robson from After
Midnight perform an acoustic
set of 60s & 70s covers.
FRI. 31 JULY After Midnight
unplugged
Porters Coffee House, Tynemouth
Station, Tynemouth, Tel: 0191 258 6100
Start 8.30pm Tkts £7
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CLAPTON Whitley Bay Playhouse,
Thursday 3rd October
Darlington Civic Theatre
– Saturday 5th October
CLASSIC CLAPTON the Eric
Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall
will be performing two north east concerts at the
beginning of October. The band will be performing at:-Whitley
Bay Playhouse on Thursday 3 October at
8pm. Tickets are £15 (concessions £12.50) from
the box office - Tel: 0844 248 1588,
on-line at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk
and from Ticketmaster. The band has a huge
following in North Tyneside and has not appeared at the
Playhouse since 2011 so demand should be high.
Darlington Civic Theatre,
Parkgate, Darlington on Saturday 5th
October. Doors open at 7pm. Band on stage
at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £15
(restricted view £13) are available from the box office
– Tel: 01325 486555. More information
available at:-www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk
This will be their first ever appearance at
Darlington Civic Theatre. Their recent gig at The Sage
Gateshead sold out. Fans are therefore advised to book
early! They will perform all of EC's classic songs
including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven,
Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally,
Cocaine and of course Layla! There
will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment. NEARLY
2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
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New TOON venue!!!!
For a major
city....Newcastle really does lack some decent rock
venues!!!!
Welcome then, THE CROWS NEST in the
Haymarket, Newcastle. Nicola, the manageress, is
launching live music
on Friday nights, starting 30th August 2013 with DOG
IN A BOX.
The pub is one large room with plenty of space for the
bands to set up their gear.
Plenty of bands lined-up over the coming months....All
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www.bigalonbass.co.uk
'Big Al'
Williams, bassist with numerous bands over the years has
a new website to air his views!!!! |
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The Rockin's
"I'm
organising a 10 day music festival in exhibition park
from 9th to 18th August, the budget I have basically
covers the stage and pa hire for the 10 days, so it's
going to be very much 'local band orientated'. however,
in an effort to find some more funding for artist
expenses, I would like to see if any of you would be
interested in sponsoring a day of the event, the money
raised would go straight to the artists, you can even pay
them direct and I would welcome any 'original'
band/musician that you would like included on your day..
there's not much time and i'm hoping we at least have
headliners confirmed within the week. I'm happy to
discuss, meet with any of you if interested.. the event
is called Newcastle Fair but the stage will run as
Newcastle Experience and is going to be a main focus of
the event, with the main aim for that to be the actual
main attraction with bigger and bigger artists/budgets
every year.. They will have a showground, market
stalls, an inflatable village, community
projects etc, This is a combined venture from
Newcastle city council and the freemen of Newcastle who
are the main guys behind the Hoppings fair, the hoppings
will be back next year but they want this music festival
to be another feature in their calander, any more info
needed please get in touch".
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All Good Things...
"Hell
seems to have frozen over, as The
Bandits have a booking at
The Magnesia Bank, North Shields, this Saturday
29th June. It's a fill in mind, but
it's taken 21 years of trying. I suspect the pub will
love us and ply us with sweet breads and cognac. Or
perhaps they won't, but what the hell we plan to show
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The Fractured Valves
Launch their CD
Album 'Songs about Guns and Drinking' this Saturday
29th June 2013 at The Schooner,
Gateshead NE8 3AF.
"The
usual 2 x 45 minutes of Country Rock-Rural Punk-White
Trash Blues from Steve Earle,Johnny Cash,Hank
Williams,Seasick Steve etc., as well as four songs from
The Album itself. Giveaways, prizes, best dressed
Cowboy/Cowgirl and a right owld ass-kicking
Hillbilly night out guaranteed....8pm onwards...admission
<FREE>"
Digital album
preview........
http://thefracturedvalves.bandcamp.com/album/songs-about-guns-and-drinking
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Three
piece rock band from Sunderland, 27 SIDE EFFECTS
have just finished their first music video and put it up
on YouTube.
Take a look at http://youtu.be/rcjubAIt5T8 and check the bands altest news athttps://www.facebook.com/27sideeffects
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FREE
drink offer....
Hi Folks, as a thank you to our customers for a
brilliant Pie Festival and in anticipation of the UK's
first Kebab Festival (Three Tuns Friday 24th to
Monday 27th May) we are rewarding everyone who
comes to this weekend's excellent gigs by Prism
(brilliant Floyd tribute Friday 10th) and Freeway (The
Uk's number 1 Free tribute Saturday 11th) with a free
drink. Just tell the staff you're claiming your drink.
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THIS
ONE GOES UP TO ELEVEN
Bassist Aaron has sent a link to a couple of
video clips of the band in action...
You
Don’t Love Me at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn4SUe6KGeE
TOGUTE – Worried Life Blues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGGOULNxESY |
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VALVES ALBUM OFFICIALLY RELEASED !!!!
THE FRACTURED VALVES debut album
'Songs About Guns And Drinking' is now offcially
available for online purchase at bandcamp. Follow the
link......
http://thefracturedvalves.bandcamp.com/album/songs-about-guns-and-drinking
You can peruse/listen to the whole album if you like
before deciding whether or not to purchase it. For
those who prefer a traditional album on disc we will
be launching the CD version of the album at our gig at
The Three Tuns in Gateshead on Friday 12th April 2013,
and of course it will be available to purchase at future
gigs for the princely sum of £5 Sterling (or more if you
prefer).
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COWBILLY ROCKERS !!!!!!
REGARDS MICK C (alias Spookos Conquistadon......
Valves/Guitarslinger)
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TUNS CHARITY GIG!!!
Thursday
April 11th Three Tuns Gateshead sees two great bands
together for one great cause.
Ultimately we want to help fund (3Tuns regular) Ian
Stewart's daughter Emily make the Paralympics in Rio
2016. Giving them a cash injection and our support will
go some of the way to helping and hopefully only the
first of many similar events over the next three years.
Both bands are excited to be putting on this unique
double header and have asked for no fee.
The Tuns will start the fund off with £300 our normal
high end gig fee. We will be looking for auction items
and raffle prizes as usual and hopefully the support and
encouragement of the local music scene.
Tickets for what will be a very special night are on sale
now priced at £3.
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The Lambton
Worm
http://www.thelambton.com/ introduces a Sunday Night Solo/ duo
artist spot on Sundays from 7.30pm.
The newly refurbished Lambton Worm North Road Chester Le
Street DH3 4AJ, tel 3871162 are putting on `live`
solo and duo acts. The new pub has local brewer Sonnet 43
on tap and an excellent menu all in a great atmosphere.
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The
Ultimate Pub music event?
"Bit
bored of Battle of the Bands?, Showcase nights? Same old
rock classics? If you are then you're only feeling what
many north east music fans are feeling. We at The Three
Tuns have been trying to come up with a formula for
Thursday nights and we've decided on this.....
Some will call it a glorified battle of the bands, we'll
be accused ofprofiteering, some will sneer but we like
it.
Starting Thursday 6th June and running for 31 weeks we
are announcing "The Greatest Show On Earth". 48
bands or performers playing for 16 consecutive weeks in
groups of three. Each band will get a one hour set that
must include one original song. These events will be
massively promoted and available live on the internet.
The best performance on each night will be rewarded with
£100 cash plus the opportunity to progress to round two.
There will be no judges but voting will be by the live
audience and announced on the night. In round two the
winning band will get £150, round 3 £200 and so on.
There is a lot of money to be made. We are also going to
be promoting huge incentives to get big crowds in for
these events, we can confidently predict at least an
audience of 100 just for round one heats. All PA,
engineering, lighting and backline will be provided too.
The Newcastle Eveing Chronicle will be covering the
latter rounds and we're negotiating with local radio to
play the final live on Easter Monday 2014.
I want former Battle of the bands winners, finalists,
Tuns favourites, new bands, popular local bands, anyone
who thinks they have something exciting interesting or
special. Contact me at psmith081@googlemail.com if you or your band might be
interested. This event will cost The Three Tuns about
£7000 but we aim to give it the biggest backing of any
pub event in the north east's history".
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water... if anyone's
out and about down the Quayside between Noon
and 2:15pm on Sunday 3rd March
BORDERLAND, "....In
conjunction with River Escapes www.riverescapes.co.uk who run the river
cruise boats on the Tyne we've kindly been asked to
perform as part of their corporate event to launch
the new season.
The highlight for us being that (weather permitting!) we
get to play 2 x 45 minute slots on the top deck of
the largest boat, the first set as it slowly
cruises up the river on the Newcastle side of the
quay under the Millenium Bridge toward the Swing Bridge
then back around along the Gateshead side past the Sage
and Baltic before mooring back on the Newcastle side no
more than 100 yards from the Pitcher and Piano where the
general public can come aboard at around 1pm when we will
kick off our second set!
So that should be fun provided the weather is dry and no
one lobs anything at us from the Tyne Bridge!!!
Lols!" - Mark
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Here is a track
from the forthcoming Fractured Valves album
'Songs about guns and drinking' which we arein the throes
of finishing right now. 'Barrel of a 44' features
harmonica from our mate Ronnie Semple
who plays with The Boneshakers...........
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Plugged
in...plugged out
"The
Three Tuns in Gateshead IS the most prolific
live music venue in the north east. It is therefore
difficult to come up with new ideas to spark our local
scene but we have one we like very much.....How about
playing your full electric set on a Friday/Saturday then
coming back on a Sunday and doing it all again unplugged?
We've asked our customers and they love it. So starting
February opportunities exist for every band playing the
Tuns to have another gig the same weekend acoustic. There
will be slots of course where touring bands have other
commitments so if you like the idea, candles on the
tables and an attentive audience send me an email psmith081@googlemail.com
There are bands out there who for whatever reason have
had to cancel gigs at The Tuns, this is an opportunity to
come along and play outside of the traditional slots
(paid of course) the only criteria is that it's unplugged
although the interpretation of unplugged is open".
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SECOND NORTHERN BLUES FESTIVAL This annual event will be held on Good
Friday Bank Holiday 29th March 2013 at The Northern
Social Club, Ridgeway, North Seaton, Ashington, NE63 9TL
for what should be a great day of Blues. Doors open 2pm
and all are welcome.
There are 7 live acts for your
entertainment:-
From the USA on his European Tour
we have CARVIN JONES and his band
here’s a few choice quotes :-
"Carvin Jones is a young cat out of Phoenix who I
think is the next up-and-coming blues player"”-
Eric Clapton
"He’s one of the brightest young stars on the
blues scene today"- Albert Collins
"The New King of Strings is Carvin Jones"-
Buddy Miles http://www.carvinjones.com/band.html
Local guitar award winner Johnny
Whitehill will be here with his best line-up yet THE
GROOVEMATICS who’ll give you that full rich
Chicago sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu27-ScvvAY
With his new band, guitar player
and songwriter HOW ASKEW has taken his
blues sound to a whole new level – visceral electric
guitar, shimmering acoustic and sweet dobro lines duet
with his soulful vocals on self-penned songs. http://howaskew.com/
THE HOOKAS are a
new outfit with elements of The Poorboys in attendance
putting feel into the Blues. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei-13BNlNQQ
GYPSY DAVE SMITH
is acknowledged as one of the best dobro players in the
world and we are lucky to have him here today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QGQppYgdWIY
BADBOBBATES a solo
outing from The Bandit’s axeman to bring us Blues
from the Blaydon Bayou
GARY GRAINGER the
award winning radio DJ from Bishop FM will do MC duties
and a rootsy set to open proceedings. http://thumbrella.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-music-videos.html
The Northern Club is spacious and
modern down in the bottom corner of Ashington just off
the Spine Road (A189) with a well visible car park.,
drinks at club prices and snacks available.
Tickets are £20 from the venue
01670814720 or from The Paint Shop, Ashington
01670520006.To arrange tickets by post phone Michael on
01670819829 .
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I AM MAIDEN
(Tribute)
http://www.iammaiden.co.uk |
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SALTGRASS
STOPS LIVE BANDS
A note from Tubesnakes frontman, Lenny, that
Sunderland venue 'The Saltgrass' is to stop hosting live
music.
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WELL
DONE!!!!
"Hi All, In these most difficult of times
I'm delighted to announce we raised £2704 for the
ladies cancer ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
and as the girls are currently moving wards it's a
great time to give them a fighting fund.
We promised to hit £3000 so the staff and I have a
few things up our sleeves for this Wednesday's Skinny
Molly gig to get that elusive £296.
Special thanks to My mate Micky Luv, Barclays bank
Low Fell, my excellent staff, John Littlewhite
(sound), MTL Scaffolding, D and G, all the artists,
my customers who were fabulous and last but not least
the staff on 14a for being an inspiration". -
Paul (Three Tuns)
THREE TUNS
CHARITY FUNDRAISER
"The Three Tuns hosts it's annual
fundraiser on behalf of the North East regional Women's
Cancer Centre this Thursday and Friday 29th/30th
November.
Our best line up ever includes Russ Tippins, The Poorboys
(unplugged), AKQ Stottin, Kev Bucket and Charlotte Yanni,
The Bandits
and many many more including the first live performance
of Micky Luv's excellent new band.
It's only £2 on the door with all profits from the
evening plus proceeds from our raffle and auction going
direct to the nurses on the ward.
Please support this fabulous cause, it makes such a huge
difference. Any late auction items or raffle prizes will
be much appreciated too."
Paul (Three Tuns) 07940715824
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Fractured
Valves News...
"WORK
CONTINUES ON THE VALVES DEBUT ALBUM 'SONGS ABOUT
GUNS AND DRINKING'.....WE HAVE 11 SONGS IN DEMO FORM,
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What
a Double Header!!!
"Hey Folks, Due to a diary
mistake at the venue, both STAN
and our good friends The Poorboys have
found ourselves booked to play at The
Brandling Villa, South Gosforth this
Saturday night, 1st December.
Never ones to waste a good crisis we've decided to make
the night a double header and therefore, just possibly,
the gig of the year!
Don't be late as there's so much good stuff to pack into
the night we'll aim to start promptly... Two great bands
for the price of... well, none actually 'cause it's free!
Saturday 1st December, The Brandling Villa, Haddricks
Mill Road, South Gosforth NE3 1QL (0191 2840490)9pm
free!!!!" -STAN |
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MAIDEN
CHANGES...
Newish Iron Maiden tribute band 'I AM MAIDEN' will replace 'Maiden England' at The
Blyth & Tyne, Blyth on Friday 8th
June 2012.
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QUANTUM
A new band called
'Quantum' are preparing to hit the north
east scene later this year. Comprising of Paul 'Moose'
Harris on vocals, Micky Kerrigan on drums, Stu Shields on
guitar, Roy Clinton on bass, and Graeme Carroll on
keyboards. Covering aspects of prog, pop, and rock, with
artists such as, Peter Gabriel, ELO, Queen, The Doors,
Jefferson Airplane, The Stranglers, Ultravox, Emerson,
Lake and Palmer, Jethro Tull, Muse, Radiohead and much
more.An experienced bunch,
Moose, Roy and Stu have played together before in
Prognosis, whilst Mick is best known for his years with
The Force. Graeme also performs in folk duo Brother Crow.
The band have gigs booked to date at The Blyth and Tyne
on 31st August, The Office on 1st September, and the
Quaker House on 19th Sept.
Website is at www.quantum.gjcweb.co.uk where the band can be contacted for
bookings.
Best wishes, Graeme,
Quantum.
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CLASSIC CLAPTON, Redcar Blues
Club, Redcar Citizens Priory Club, 104 Lord St, Redcar
TS10 3BL,Tel: 01642 486852 (Venue) www.redcarrhythmandbluesclub.co.uk
Nearly 2 Hours of Classic Clapton from Newcastle EC
tribute band After Midnight. www.classic-clapton.comAfter Midnight unplugged
Porters Coffee House, Tynemouth Station, Tynemouth,
NE30 4RE, Tel: 0191 2586100 www.porterscoffeehouse.co.uk Mike Hall
(guitar/vocals) and Dave Robson
(bass/vocals) from well known local band
After Midnight will be taking time off from
their Classic Clapton UK Tour to perform a
rare acoustic set of mainly Beatles
songs at Porters Coffee House. NB: this
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BLACK BULL BLAYDON
BLUES,
"It's getting round to the time to
remind all you lovely people about our next gig
at the Black Bull at Blaydon.
It's on Saturday 5th May
and we've managed to get "The Lyndon Anderson
Band" before they next appear at the Montrose Music
festival at the end of the month! If you've never seen
the band then you are in for a real treat. They
have been described by Chris Simmonds (Blues in Britain)
thus: "The Lyndon Anderson Band are
one of the most exciting blues bands in the UK at
present. Harmonica player Lyndon is one of the best in
the business and he also possesses a great big soul
voice" and Paul Jones summed them
up in just four words "The band are excellent"
so it promises to be a belter of a night.
With the doors opening at 1930 to enable you to sample
the latest fabulous beer that Carl has lovingly looked
after, and beautifully served by Jackie and the Team, it
also means that there is plenty of time to have a go at
the free-to-enter Quiz.
We'll have the usual raffle, with the usual prizes, and
the usual jokes from Garry.
In fact the only thing that'll be unusual will be if
someone laughs at them! (Sorry Garry only joking man!)
All this and at the usual rock-bottom cover of
£5 on-the-door. We really hope to see
you there!"
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Crookfest2012
6th May RockSunday
Patterson Stage
will feature 9 bands this year headline is A Foreigners
Journey with Jimi Anderson on vocals also NE/DC , Bon
Jovi tribute Bad-Name plus The Bandits will be preforming
a ZZTop tribute special ,
Indie Stage also has 9 bands including The Karma Heart ,
Lyxx , The Silence , Black Sun , the third stage is
“the hut bar” this will host Stottin Headaches
, RiffX , Russ Tippins , Heckler , 27 bands and artists
in total starts noon till 11pm tickets are £10 in
advance, £15 at gate or online at www.crooktownafc.co.uk
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DIABLO
reach 400
Yes,
we reach the milestone of 400 gigs for DIABLO with a
return to one of
our favourite venues - The Star Westgate Road, Newcastle
this Friday 20th April!!
For everyone who has followed DIABLO all this time, we
fully apologise forruining your night out 400 times!!
Much love and THANK YOU!,
Dave, Davy, Anth & Steve xxxx |
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British Heavy Metal band Chaos
Asylum release their debut Album 'Into
the Black'.
Featuring guitarist Guy
Laverick & Drummer Phil Brewis,
2 existing members of NWOBHM giants Blitzkrieg.
Based in the North East of England, Chaos Asylum
was originally formed as a studio project by vocalist Martin
Mcmanus & guitarist Guy Laverick.
A self-titled debut EP was released at the end of 2009.
Then to start playing the material live they recruited
guitarist Colin Dixon, bassist Craig
Stephenson & drummer Phil Brewis.
Chaos Asylum have since gone on to play
at the 'Bloodstock' Festival UK 2010,
various support slots throughout the UK & more
recently the 'Wizzfest' 2012 Festival in
Belgium gaining them a strong reputation as a live band.
Now Chaos Asylum release their full debut studio
album Into the Black on April 16th 2012. Available
for download at all major internet download sites
(itunes, Amazon). The CD is availiable exclusively
from the Chaos Asylum Website. See www.chaosasylum.co.uk for more details.
With the Immense vocal range & song-writing talents
of Martin Mcmanus, the twin-lead guitar
attack of Guy Laverick / Col Dixon &
the Power Drumming of Phil Brewis; the
11-track album has a relentless metal sound, with tight
catchy heavy riffs and powerful melodies. You can hear
the distinct British Heavy Metal feel throughout the
album, but the influence of more progressive elements are
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1st Northern Rock &
Blues Festival
"My mate
Michael Curtis up in Ashington has asked me to help him
publicise the 1st Northern Rock Blues Festival
on Good Friday Bank Holiday 6th April 2012
from 3pm. All are welcome at The Northern Social Club,
Ridgeway, North Seaton, Ashington, NE63 9TL for what
should be a great day.There are 6 llive acts for your
entertainment:-
Martin Taylor’s WISHBONE ASH headlining with the
famous “twin lead” sound.
KING KING featuring Alan Nimmo are touring their way to
the top of the European Blues circuit.
HOKIE JOINT are coming from Essex to get down good and
dirty with Blues that’s not for ya mam.
THE GROOVMATICS (with John Whitehill) will give you that
full rich Chicago sound.
THE LYNDON ANDERSON BAND has the North East’s
premier Harp player to show you how it’s done.
THE MAGGIE ROSS BAND a band fronted by one of the best
female chanters on the circuit. The Northern Club is
spacious, modern and friendly in the bottom corner of
Ashington just off the Spine Road (A189) with a large
well visible car park, drinks at club prices and snacks
available. Tickets are £20 from the venue 01670814720 or
from The Paint Shop, Ashington 01670520006. To arrange
tickets by post phone Michael on 01670819829 and
he’ll sort you out. Can you forward this email to
anyone that has an interest as a bill this substantial
doesn’t get presented very often in The North East
and it would be a shame if anyone missed it. I hope to
see you there". -Graham |
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The
STAR INN RE-OPENS!!!
The much missed and popular Newcastle city
centre venue, reopened on Friday 2nd March.
The place has been quite busy with good crowds attending
most of the gigs. Sunday gigs are also returning, but may
be postponed while Newcastle United are playing at home. |
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KICKBACK...
"....are pleased to announce that we have found
a new lead guitarist to swell our ranks to a 5 piece
band. We’ve been working as a 4 piece, but
decided a new lead guitarist would give us more options
to play different material and include songs with 2
guitars or songs with guitars and keyboards. So we
would like to welcome Kevin Hudson
(formerly of Diamond Dogs) to the
band. Looking forward to gigging as a 5 piece with
some new material". |
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Rock/Blues
band, STORMY MONDAY have had to cancel
their planned gig at The Magnesia Bank,
North Shields this coming Saturday (28th).
Guitarist Rory has suffered a broken finger whilst
playing football, according to band spokesman and bass
player, Tommy. |
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WHITBURN LODGE
A letter from The Force spokesman
Norman..."Just to let you & any other bands
booked there that I had a phone call this afternoon
telling me that The Whitburn
Lodge has ceased trading so all gigs are
cancelled. The Force were supposed to be there on
Saturday.
Apparently the brewery hope to have another manager in
place in the future so gigs may resume subject to the new
management regime". |
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BLUES @ St.Peter’s Club Byker
The New Brunswick Battle of the Blues Competition
Newcastle Heat – Friday 27th Jan
2012 - £3 tickets - available from venue or reserve via
website below. Six acts battle it out for a place in the
London Final with a prize of £1000 and an all expenses
trip for the act to play in Canada. Three bands, two
soloists and a duo will provide a full nights
entertainment, doors open 7pm and bands on from 8 till
11pm, with a late bar.
These are the running times...
8.00 How Askew
8.30 Sheikh Your Mojo
9.00 Lee Bates and Billy Newton
9.30 GROOVE-A-MATICS (feat. Johnny Whitehill).
10.00 Half Deaf Clatch
10.30 Greg Wilson & The Big Caffeine Fix
Come and enjoy a night with a collection of fine
musicians, sensible drinks prices, comfortable
surroundings and NO BINGO. Sorry the venue isn’t
wheelchair friendly. It’s easy to get to
St.Peter’s Social Club it’s just up from
St.Peter’s Basin on Newcastle’s famous Quayside
and on the routes of The No.2 Quaylink Bus and Stagecoach
services 12 and 18. Please forward this news to anyone
that has an interest in live Blues music, we intend to
put together some great Blues gigs in 2012 if we can get
the support, hope to see you soon.
St.Peter’s Social Club - 377 Walker Rd – Byker
- NE6 2AB - 01912655343
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SKINNY MOLLY RETURN ONCE MORE....
Southern
rock legends SKINNY MOLLY are back at The Three Tuns,
Gateshead, for what could be their last UK tour.
Ticket £7 on sale this Thursday. Do not miss what might
be your last chance to see the gig of the year at the
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MAGGY
BACK WITH A FORCE!!!!
North Shields venue, The Magnesia
Bank, is back up and running after recent
problems. It re-opens tonight (Thursday 22nd December)
and gigs return to usual, with top rock covers and
originals band THE FORCE confirming that
their scheduled gig on Friday (23rd) is
still going ahead!
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The PINK
FLOYD SOUND
"This superb pro band arrive in the
north east this Thursday playing three of our most
established venues, Steeles Sunderland on the 2nd, Three
Tuns on the 3rd and Durham Live lounge
on the 4th. Will you look at some footage of the band for me and only if you love
it will you try and help me get some sales. I've
sponsored the whole mini tour including accomodation, PA,
Engineer and lights and as we speak I've sold 11 tickets
for next Saturday's show. I know Sunderland and Durham
have sold 100 plus" -Paul (Three Tuns) |
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| After Midnight's Xmas party gig will take
place on Friday 16 December. The venue
will be Cluny2, Lime Street, Ouseburn. Band on
stage at 8.30pm. Tickets are £8, available in advance
from The Cluny (Tel:0191 230 4474) Visit the venue’s
website:-www.thecluny.com NB: This will NOT be an Eric
Clapton tribute gig although one or two of Slowhand's
songs will be covered, along with music by Free, Dire
Straits, The Beatles, Steely Dan and many other rock
classics. Basically, the band will be playing songs
from their old pub set, and this will be the only gig
like this this year.
After Midnight includes founder member
and front-man Mike Hall (lead vocals/guitar) plus Paul
Warren (keyboards/backing vocals). Dave Robson (bass
guitar /backing vocals) recently rejoined the band. Dave
is a former member of north east chart band Geordie.
In fact he was with them at the time Brian Johnson
left to join AC/DC. Dave was a member of After
Midnight from 1995 until 2002 and has this year made a
welcome return to the band. For the Cluny gig only,
the drums will be played by the band's original drummer Danny
Davison. After Midnight performed their first
gig in December 1985 at The Cumberland Arms Byker. In the
past 26 years they have become one of the best-loved
bands on Tyneside. The success of their tribute concerts
has meant that local pub gigs have become few and far
between. They have performed sold-out gigs at most north
east venues but last December they made their first ever
appearance at Newcastle City Hall. 800 people
travelled from throughout the UK to help the band
celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Video
footage of the concert can be seen on the band’s
website. After Midnight continue to perform their CLASSIC
CLAPTON concerts around the UK. Their next local Clapton
tribute gig will be at Hexham Queens Hall
on 16 March 2012. Visit our web site :- www.after-midnight.org.uk
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Pink Floyd Sound play one off
trip to the north east.
One of
central Europe's top tribute bands, Holland's Pink Floyd
Sound play The Three Tuns in Gateshead on Saturday 3rd
December. The gig flanked on Friday 2nd December by a
show at Steeles Club in Sunderland and Sunday by Durham
Live Lounge is a result of an invitation to the lads to
have a "holiday" in England. The band are in
huge demand in Europe playing sell out shows in 15
countries and regularly selling out 2000 plus seat
arenas. We got them here with a promise of English
breakfasts, a trip to Bamburgh Castle and a walk on
Hadrians wall. 2 of the lads have English heritage and it
will be their first trip outside of London. They are
excited by the shows as are we and a big thanks go out to
Alistair (MotherEarth keyboards) who has singlehandedly
arranged the shows. Tickets for the Tuns show are £7 and
available from the venue. I hope the Floyd fans out there
will respond and make this venture a success. The Three
Tuns is endeavouring to push forward the boundaries for
live music in pubs and alongside this Saturday's show by
US Legends Blackfoot (still some tickets left at £10) we
have gigs lined up in 2012 for Nazareth and Molly
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Mark
here from the Reet Hot Chili Peppers
– "...as you will probably already know I
am now also booking for Meredith,
a duo made up of Ian and Craig formerly of the U2 tribute
Vertigo.
They cover everything from Kings of Leon, Travis,
Coldplay and The Darkness, through to Audioslave, Manic
Street Preachers and much more… including the odd U2
track!
They are available for gigs in the run up to Christmas
and have a pretty free diary for next year, being a duo
they are cheaper than you average band too at only £150.
If you would like to book them just either reply or
contact me on 07952944920" |
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Search is on for Britain ’s best
blues talent
- North East heat in Newcastle
The search for
Britain ’s best unsigned and original Blues talent
is to launch on 15 October and Newcastle has been chosen
to host the North East heats. Following on from its
highly successful first year in 2010/11, the competition
will give the winning band or artist the fantastic
opportunity of flying to Fredericton in the Canadian
province of New Brunswick to perform on a world stage at
the internationally-acclaimed Harvest Jazz and Blues
Festival in September 2012.
‘New Brunswick
Battle of the Blues’ is searching for new and
original talent from across the North East to perform at
the Festival in the province’s capital, Fredericton
. The competition invites bands or
singer/songwriters to enter the first stage between 15
October and 15 December. Successful musicians will
come head-to-head at the regional heat, held for the
North East at St Peter’s Social Club, Walker Road,
Byker, Newcastle on 27 January. All the regional
winners from 4 different heats around the country will
take part in the London final in March. Regional runners
up will be put to a public vote and the public choices
will also get to perform on the London stage.
Says Lisa Gagnon,
who’s organising the competition in the UK for New
Brunswick; ‘The Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival felt
the UK had a lot to offer in the way of exceptional blues
musicians and we had the most fantastic response from
artists all over the country last year. We want to
tap into the blues scene once again and find some more
original and unsigned talent’.
Last year saw the
very first New Brunswick Battle of the Blues taking place
and the winning band, 24 Pesos, have recently
returned from their trip to New Brunswick . Says
Julian Burdock from the band; ‘The competition is a
fantastic opportunity for emerging or established British
blues artists to raise their profile, play on a world
stage – and experience the wonders of the Canadian
maritime province that is New Brunswick!’
Bands or solo
singer/songwriters can enter the first stage of the
competition by visiting www.tourismnewbrunswick.co.uk. Artists will
need to demonstrate the ability to produce new and
original work, though some covers are permitted. To
qualify, they will need to be unsigned at the time of the
competition (including the final). Entries will be
accepted from 15 October up until 15 December. |
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BLUES @ St.Peter’s Club Byker
Come to St.Peter’s Social Club to enjoy a
special night of music from :-THE BURGLARS and THE
DUKES OF ELLINGTON Friday 18th November
2011 - cover charge £5 - 8.30 till 11.30 (ish)
The Show will be a Blues / Americana Revue featuring the
individual skills and ensemble playing of the 6 musicians
who make up The Burglars and The Dukes. Opening with a
set from Bill Sharp and Martin Fletcher playing National
Steel guitar and amplified harmonica respectively on
Delta classics such as ‘Divin’ Duck’ and
‘Walkin’ Blues’. Followed by The Dukes of
Ellington, a new Blues-Americana line-up bringing
together Bill Sharp and Les Young, two great singers in
their own right, with Bruce Campbell and Martin Fletcher
in a musical combination of power, delicacy and
instrumental virtuosity. Their material will range from
Lyle Lovett songs, through guitar instrumentals and
classic acoustic blues, to Tom Waits-like declamations
set to atmospheric blues backdrops. The Burglars will
bring a Chicago Blues feel to the party – their
repertoire of blues classics mixed with self-written slow
blues, swings and shuffles is enhanced by Bill’s
classic Chicago vocal approach…found in very few
other British Blues bands. All of this blues passion,
variety and excellence will be brought to you by six men
who have dedicated most of their free thinking time to
blues and related music: Bill Sharp – vocals + slide
guitar / Ed Bowman– drums / PJ White – bass.
Bruce Campbell – guitar + slide guitar / Les
Young– vocals + percussion. Martin Fletcher –
harmonicas + tenor guitar. Come and enjoy a night with a
collection of fine musicians, sensible drinks prices,
comfortable surroundings and NO BINGO. Sorry the venue
isn’t wheelchair friendly. It’s easy to get to
St.Peter’s Social Club it’s just up from
St.Peter’s Basin on Newcastle’s famous Quayside
and on the routes of The No.2 Quaylink Bus and Stagecoach
services 12/18. If you want to be included on our
emailing list please send your details to the website
shown below and we’ll keep you informed of future
events. Hope to see you soon
St.Peter’s Social Club - 377 Walker Rd – Byker
- NE6 2AB - 01912655343 http://bentonblues.inthecrowd.co.uk |
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BLACKFOOT
return to the THREE TUNS, Gateshead
on Saturday 12th November
Tickets in advance are only £10...
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On the
back of rave reviews for the venue and the crowd US
southern rockers Molly Hatchet head to
The Tuns on Thursday 21st December. Tickets £14
by postal application only (send SAE). Don't miss out. |
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NEW DIABLO
RELEASE
We are delighted to tell you that the
extended CD-EP we have been working on for a while now
will be out at last next month!
It's a bit special for us since it carries a mix of old,
new and different!
There are three tracks by Sickhoose - a musical
collaboration between Davy (vocals, guitars and bass) and
Adam Lee of China Drum (vocals & drums) which have
been getting rave reviews on-line all over Europe but
have not yet been available on CD.
Two old favourites get a revamp - DIABLO's first ever
recording "Subdued" has been remixed - and
earned Jeff Lynne of ELO's comment, "Good
song!". The rest of DIABLO knew exactly who he was
but Davy hadn't heard of him!
The beautiful "Runaway" has gone through a
slight remix but with a lush new intro by Tony which
lifts the song again. "Runaway" has not been
available on CD since DIABLO's live album sold out and
we've had lots of requests for it. Finally, and perhaps
most exciting, we have a brand new DIABLO song called
"Sigerson" which was written earlier this year,
and carries a much bigger
sound than we've had before and a lot of special effects!
The CD will be just £5.00 and available from all of
DIABLO's gigs. If you'd like one, please let us know and
we'll put one to one side for you as the EP will be a
limited edition. -Dave Drums DIABLO
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ASK
RUBY & many others (time tbc) are
appearing at the Newcastle Northern Pride Live
free concert on July 16th from 1pm to 7pm
at Leazes Park, Newcastle - Don |
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MINI
MAYFAIR moves to The City Hall
Hi Everyone, Hope your starting to feel as
excited as me about next Saturday, the countdown has
begun! I've had excellent feedback about moving the Mini
Mayfair into the City Hall, it kind of feels like coming
home. Soooo many people have said they are going to be
there... can't wait!!!
Don't forget doors (we are using one of the exit side
doors) open at 9pm and it's only £3 before 10pm (£4 for
the rest of the night) and we are on till 2am so get your
glad rags ready and lets ROCK. . .
Diane X |
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REET
HOT CHILLI PEPPERS singer, Mark, is now taking bookings
for an acoustic duo under the name of Meredith.
They consist of 2 former members of the U2 tribute
Vertigo (singer Craig and guitarist Ian) and cover
everything from Kings of Leon and green day,
Travis to Audio slave (along with the odd U2 track of
course.
You can check them out on http://www.myspace.com/meredithmusicuk - there is a couple of videos and
recordings.
Anyone wanting to book them can contact Mark
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on-going PC problems, so please continue to send in your
news and gig dates! -Davy P. |
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The
BIZZ website
www.thebizzband.co.uk |
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The Crook
Town Festival of Music 2011 bank holiday weekend sunday
29th may to be held at Crook FC's Millfield Ground this
fest has music for everyone held in 2 marquees
+ "the hut bar" with
tribute's The Sensational David Bowie Tribute
Band , Gallus Cooper, NE/DC, Freeway , Hot
Love, there's also cover bands Skinflint,
Spectrum, Victims of the Fury, Crows +
loads more, the day starts 12noon till
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Charity Nights ****£2464 RAISED
SO FAR!****
The Three
Tuns, Gateshead is having a double charity night
in aid of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
next Monday & Tuesday (20th/21st December)
"We've got some of the best bands you're ever
likely to see in our pubs, we've got people (mostly me)
sitting in sub zero temperatures on ducking stools and
we've got auctions, raffles, CD and Vinyl stalls etc etc.
None of it will be of any real use in less some of you
make the special effort to come along. So........Even if
you don't really feel like it why not put it in your
diaries and pop in say hello, buy a pint, buy a raffle
ticket because every penny and I mean every penny is
going to these people so that we can make a tiny bit of
difference. If you can't come or even if you can why not
drop something in, a bottle of wine, a gift set you
haven't needed?
Please help if you possibly can because remember my
brewery are going to pitch in if by any miracle we could
get somewhere near £5000"
Paul :- Three Tuns
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Top ELVIS tribute MIKE
MEMPHIS is getting rave reviews from around the
region
www.ukelvis.co.uk |
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| Ex-Force
drummer Micky Kerrigan has joined Iron
Maiden tribute MAIDEN ENGLAND. |
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T-REXTASY
Trojan Rooms, Whitley Bay
Friday 10th December
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LAUNCH
NIGHT - SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER
Black Bull Blaydon Rock and Blues
Club Launch.
The Black Bull in Blaydon has a long history of
supporting and promoting good music, specialising in
blues, rock and folk. A small group of us who sorely miss
the old Blaydon Blues Club and enjoy live music would
like to build on this by launching what we’re
calling The Black Bull Blaydon Rock and Blues Club.
Our plan is to create an old time atmosphere of a rock
and blues club, with a modest door charge, good lighting,
good beer and beverages (the pub is in the CAMRA guide!)
and most importantly, great live music. The most
important ingredient will be the audience, and we hope to
create a network of friendly music lovers who will become
regular attendees along with us.
We intend launch on Saturday 18th December, and will
probably go for one session per month depending on the
availability of the bands we book. We’re keen to ask
those in attendance about what sort of music they’d
like to see, and the potential door charge, so we need as
many people as possible in on December 18th.
Who have got booked in so far?The Bandits
(http://www.rhythm-bandits.co.uk) plus friends and
support.
The Bandits originally played The Black Bull alongside
Big Ray & The Hipthrusters back in 1993! They're a
bit older now but haven't slowed down, so if you like
hard-edged r&b, a bit of slide guitar, some
Wilko-isms, a hint of ZZ Top, guest harmonica players
(Oil Slick Mick perhaps,& Ronnie Semple after his
support slot with The Bandits' Bad Bob) you're in for a
great night!
Since it's Christmas, we'll try to sort out in a free
whisky or drop of wine for those in attendance, and you
might fancy a crack at the music quiz as you settle down
and enjoy the Bull's CAMRA-endorsed fine ales and
beverages. Cover charge - £5 on the door. We'd love to
see you all there and find out more about what bands
you'd like to see at the Black Bull in 2011.
Dates for your diary:
Saturday 22 Jan FM
Saturday 5 Feb RUSS TIPPINS
Saturday 12 March OIL CITY CONNECTION
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SAHB TRIBUTE to Debut
"the hut" CrookTown AFC
are proud to present and playing in England for the first
time The Sensational Alex Harvey Tribute Band,
formed 3yrs ago the band was put together in Glasgow for
a charity event "SAHBstock" by Chris
Glen bassist and member of the Alex Harvey Band
for 38yrs, they have now developed into an outstanding
tribute, and a show Alex himself would have been proud
of, the band will be supported by our local Wearvalley
outfits Victims of the Fury and Little
Giantz."
:- Many Thanks Marshall |
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STAN
:- New album
We're working our way up to the launch on
Friday 10 December of our new CD album These
are the days. Long anticipated, not least
by the band members themselves, we hope you can join us
at Hyem Bar in Heaton to welcome the
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CLASSIC CLAPTON 25th
Anniversary Concert
performed by After Midnight
CLASSIC CLAPTON (aka After Midnight) featuring
front-man Mike Hall will be making their first ever
appearance at Newcastle City Hall in December. This will
be a special concert to celebrate the anniversary of
their first ever gig which took place not far from The
City Hall in December 1985.
The band will be performing at Newcastle City Hall on
Saturday 11 December at 8pm.
Tickets priced £12.50 are available from the box office,
Tel: (0191) 261 2606.
The band have performed sold-out concerts at most north
east venues in the past few years but this will be first
ever appearance at Newcastle City Hall.
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including
Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot
The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Cocaine and
of course Layla! There will even be an
“UNPLUGGED” segment.
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For
sale
Engl powerball four channel head,custom
flight case and foot controller.
Also 4x12 engl flat fronted cab for salwith padded cover.
Price £1000
Contact me on 07810032570 or m.craig6@sky.com
Mark (Maiden England) |
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PRESS
RELEASE :
"UK and Teesside based nwobhm
rockers Black Rose [NOT
the Thin Lizzy tribute] have finally got a new band
together and are rehearsing for gigs to start in early
2011 which will be announced asap. The new line up
consists of original vocalist Steve Bardsley, original
first guitarist Kenny Nicholson, second original drummer
Barry Youll, new bass player Kiko Rivers and new
guitarist Andy Reeve.
The band are rehearsing a set consisting of songs from
their very first demo, first single, first album ( Boys
will Be Boys ), second album ( Walk It How You Talk It ),
various singles and Ep's from the 1980's and some stuff
from the new 3rd album ( Cure For Your disease).
These dates will be the first time the band has played
live for over 20 years but make no mistake they have
every intention of delivering the goods just like they
did back in the 1980's.......so get ready cos.....THE
ROSE ARE BACK AND READY TO ROCK !!!"
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RATS NEW LINE-UP
"South Shields rockabilly punkers
can now confirm the acquisition of a new drummer to step
into Roxy Skinflint's shoes.
18 year old Billy Rat from Southern Shields will be
pounding the skins for The Slack Rats. The band have had
a great deal of trouble securing gigs and even rehearsals
due to Roxy's very busy calendar with Skinflint and him
living so far away from Scotti and Fergie. So the trio
came to a mutual decision to find a replacement for Roxy,
whilst Roxy will remain a dep drummer and member of the
band for the forseeable future.
So ain't no one been fired, ain't no one quit, but we now
have the choice of 2 totally different but excellent
drummers.
Sadly, as is the way of the world, rehearsals with 'Billy
the Kid' have been held up due to a shoulder injury
sustained by Double-bass player, Fergie Rat, during his
day job.
The Slack Rats are hoping to be back on the road ASAP
with a new set, new lease of life and hopefully playing a
lot more regularly. The band may be wanting to showcase
the new line up with some support gigs, under a
pseudonym.
any bands willing to let The Rats jump up and play
30-40mins at a local show, can contact theslackrats@blueyonder.co.uk
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LOWDOWN
Album Launch
Lowdown are putting the
finishing touches to their debut album. It will be
released on 30 October 2010 at a special launch event at The
Settlement, Spennymoor. The band have chosen
this intimate and historic venue specially - it really is
a unique small venue and is destined to become an
important part of the resurgence of what the band have
described as "psychotic urban roots music".
The album showcases the unique tallents of Mike Ollier,
Steve Ford, Dave Haskins and Gary Chaplin who together
have woven a tapestry of musical delights previously only
heard by thoes lucky enough to have attended one of their
rare and special appearances.
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band website
DAZED
http://www.dazedrockband.webs.com |
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DIABLO
CHANGES
"After over three years with
DIABLO, Paul has announced that he is leaving
DIABLO this month to pursue other things.
We are sorry to lose our lead guitarist who has
done some great shows with us during the last 240
gigs. His guitar playing is much admired and his
famous "Spit Upon The Ashes" rap and
"Runaway" (both on You Tube) are always
highlights among many, in DIABLO's gigs. We hope
to keep you informed of Paul's future music
activities and wish him all the very best for the
future.
With a heavy winter gig schedule, we are pleased
to say that original DIABLO guitarist Tony
Erskine has agreed to help us out temporarily,
whenever he can, for the rest of this year. We
are confident at this stage, that no 2010 gigs
will be affected but would ask for your patience
if not all your favourite DIABLO songs are
included with every show - we have an equally
heavy period of rehearsal ahead!"
Dave Drums DIABLO x
http://diablonortheast.tripod.com |
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SABBATICA
GIG CANCELLED
Due to a family bereavement, tonights
planned gig at Nikhs Bar, Blyth has understandably been
called off.
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Four
Lane Ends Fundraiser
A fund raising event, with ALL proceeds
going to Children North East has been arranged for Saturday
25th September 2010.
The Dirty South will get us all hot and
sweaty, then The Bandits will give us
Rn’B at 100mph.
more info here>>> |
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New
Storm Brewing?!...
Tom Johnson, bass player
with blues/rock band Stormy Monday has
been working on an album of new songs inspired by the
Northumberland coastal region. HEXACHORD
is the name of the new project and snippets of some of
the songs, sung by Stormy Mondays frontman Phil
Craig, can be heard at http://www.myspace.com/hexachordhex |
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HOT CHILLI PEPPERS
Website - www.therhcp.co.uk
The top tribute band are currently taking booking for
2011. |
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CROOK
TOWN FC
New website for the venue is
www.crooktownafc.co.uk
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BLACK
ROSE NEED GUITARIST
No, not the local Thin Lizzy tribute, but
the NWOBHM band with the same name BLACK ROSE
write in...
"My name is Steve Bardsley and I'm the lead
singer with UK nwobhm band Black Rose.
Following the release of our new album ' Cure For Your
Disease ' which is available to download now from all the
major music stores, we would like to announce that our
original guitarist Kenny Nicholson has now joined the
band to prepare for forthcoming gigs to promote the
album.
Kenny featured on the very first demo tape that Black
Rose did back in 1980 but left the band before any
records/CDs were released and most recently he was with
the Bryan Adams Experience and is still in a Paul Rogers
tribute band.
We are seeking a second guitarist to join us and anybody
wishing to apply can send their details to : blackrose.rockband@googlemail.com
When the band starts gigging they will be playing a set
consisting of Black Rose material dating right back to
that first demo, up to the latest stuff from the new
album".
Thank You, Regards
Steve Bardsleywww.blackrose-rockband.co.uk
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return to light up local scene... Most folk will know that Iron Maiden
tribute, MAIDEN ENGLAND started out as a
covers band, playing a wide range of classic rock
anthems, before concentrating on becoming one of the
country's best tribute bands.
Well, the original lads of BLACKOUT
(Mark and Billy (Guitars), Gary (Drums), Zeb (Bass) and
chanter Paul) are back for a few charity events,
this time playing a set-list full of Ronnie
James Dio material, covering his Rainbow,
Sabbath and Dio days.
Those who remember the original band or recall the early
days of the Maiden tribiute, will know what kind of high
energy show to expect and I for certain can't wait to see
the lads in action again. As soon as any dates are
confirmed, I'll list them here.
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INSANITY
on FacebookLOVEDRIVE (Scorpions tribute)
www.lovedrive.co.uk
BLACK ROSE (Thin Lizzy
tribute)
www.blackroseband.co.uk
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DVD
will play the Hillside festival
near Thirsk
Details at http://www.hillsidefestival.co.uk |
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CLASSIC
ROCK LEGENDS Just
imagine if Metallica , Iron Maiden, Judas Priest
& Black Sabbath were all playing on the same
bill on the same night, well on August 29th 2010
at the O2 Academy in Newcastle
we have something rather special happening!
"Hundreds of young people across the North East
were asked what their ideal Classic Rock Festival would
be and so NE Music Factory set about arranging a Bank
Holiday Extravaganza. Knowing that the North East has a
history for producing talented musicians including some
of the UK’s best Tribute Bands, a few well placed
phone calls were made and Classic Rock Legends...A
Tribute to Classic Rock was born. Featuring Damaged Inc
(Metallica Tribute) Maiden England (Iron Maiden Tribute)
Judas Beast (Judas Priest Tribute) and Sabbatica (Black
Sabbath Tribute)" - Gary - Promoter
– NE Music Factory
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 The UKs premier Bruce Springsteen
Tribute Band
- The EAST STREET BAND -
play at the Benton Blues Club, Four Lane Ends,
Benton
this coming Saturday (15th)
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New
WILD Band
'Wild' were formed by my partner, Kimberley, and
myself in January and have started gigging in April. We
are about to take a month break to form a second set
list.
The band Wild are a female-fronted Rock/Punk/Pop band
that covers the likes of The Buzzcocks, Red Hot Chili
Peppers, Free, Ramone, Kasabian, The Killers, Feeder,
Muse, Bryan Adams, The Clash, The Sex Pistols etc. We
hope to go slighty heavier when we have built up a fan
base. The band are located in East Durham, and at the
moment are limited to playing that area until we get a
van.
Two upcoming gigs that we are looking forward to are:
Masons Arms, Easington Village - Sunday 13th June 2010
Pemberton Arms, Cold Heseldon - Friday 30th July 2010
If anyone would like to book the band, my contact number
is 07722069596. The band can also be found on
Facebook".
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DOUBLE
TRIBUTE SHOW
Iron Maiden and Thin Lizzy fans are in for a
treat when two of the regions top tribute acts team up.
MAIDEN ENGLAND and BLACK ROSE
will be performing at
The Queens Hall, Hexham on June 4th 2010. 7:30pm. Tickets
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The
Benton Blues Club,
"Sadly we had another poor turnout for our last
Blues event, Paul Rose was supported by Gypsy Dave Smith
and those that were there had a great night.
On Friday 21st May we have a trio coming up from London,
Spikedrivers create a delicate soundscape of the delta
right before your ears. A truly professional set of
gifted musicians, I saw them play last year and they were
amazing.
My friend and yours, Johnny Whitehill will support them
with his trio. Probably the best unsigned guitarist in
the country.
A stadium/festival band, a red hot support trio, in a
comfortable setting , all for a fiver, what’s there
not to like here ?
You will miss an excellent lineup if you don’t catch
this gig and to be truthfull if the turnouts don’t
pick up the Blues Club will fail.
If you can’t get to the gig let your mates know
about us, so we can continue presenting you the best live
Blues acts". Graham |
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NEW
BAND
`There is a new band available ie `First base` a
4 piece rock/pop outfit formed by members or Ask Ruby
band and is additional to Ask ruby band pop/ function
band.
The first gig is at `The Hiding Place` pub in Gosforth
Falcons ground Sat May 8th and the band are available for
one or 2 more dates further down the year.
email firstbaseband@hotmail.com for enquiries`
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SCOUNDRELS Website
http://www.scoundrels.org.uk |
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Hi
folks,
"Life is a carousel of ups and downs,
I find us the perfect venue which everyone loves and then
they tell me, due to complications with the building
work,
they have to close down completely from the 1st of June
to the 1st September!!!
So the June Rock Night is going to be a week early on
Saturday 29th of May – get it in your diaries so you
don’t forget – and spread the word.
We will then be taking a break and starting up again on
the 4th September.
On a lighter note, I’ll see you all on the 8th May,
We are back up in Reds Bar on the top floor.
(sorry it’s not this weekend, but my step-daughter
inconveniently decided to get married this Saturday!)
Thank you all for your support of the
Mini Mayfair".
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The
Buskers night that has been running for the last 4 years
at the Sun in Burnopfield is moving
this Thursday (6th May 2010)
to the Burton House, Burnopfield,
Full back line, drums, lights etc all supplied. Music
8.30ish til 11pm.
All welcome, solo, duo, bands, acoustic or electric, the
more the merrier.
Thanks, Col. |
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42nd
Anniversary Free Convention
The (Best Western) Roker Hotel
Sunderland
(0191) 567 1786
4 bands:
Moonshine, Heartbreaker, Heavy Load,
Freeway
Sat 8th May 2010
7pm-12.30am
Tickets £10 advance (£15 on door )
email: freeconvention@aol.com
in Aid of
Northern Brainwave Appeal
Win 2
tickets to see Paul Rodgers & Queen in October
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Greetings
from The Benton Blues Club,
Guitar Festival this Friday
23rd, Four Lane Ends Social Club, £5
8pm
Presenting for you, a guy who could walk to the gig if he
didn’t have so many bleeding guitars to carry. Local
and international guitar hero, Paul Rose
fronting his band. A quick gig before jetting off again
to somewhere nice. A serious guitarists’ guitarist,
but he’s that good he lets everyone in.
Ably supported at his request by Gypsy
Dave Smith, the North East legend still
batters a dobro better than anyone else I’ve heard.
Four Lane Ends Social club handy for the metro, hope to
have it all wound down shortly after 11 for punters using
public transport. -Graham |
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TRIPLETROUBLE @ O2
The "Blues / Psychedelic / Folk Rock"
band play at the O2 Academy, Newcastle this Friday,
"Doors open 11pm, we'll be on shortly after and
another band after us. Part of an indie night on til 2am.
Hope you can make it. For more info and some of our music
go to"
www.myspace.com/tripletroubletheband |
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BETH
MAKES HER DEBUT
The STROBES new singer, Beth
Macari, makes her debut with the band
at The Mile, Mile End Road, South Shields,
on 16th April.
I caught Beth singing at the recent Black Rose gig, and a
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TUMBLIN'
DICE Website
www.tumblindice.org.uk BIG
SISTER
www.bigsisterinrock.co.uk
"Whilst we appreciate tht most venues book well
in advance a TOP QUALITY replacement in the event of a
drop-in is very difficult to find! Give us a call we may
be able to help, as we are ventureing out of our
traditional stomping grounds, with up comming gigs in
Durham,Sunderland, Darlington and even Billingham and
Stockton".
BIG SISTER Cleveland and Teesides BEST Rock cover band!
Contact also at bigsisterinrock@hotmail.com
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Hi
Folks!
Still having a few probs with the laptop. Trying my best
to keep on top.
Keep sending your news etc...here's the latest
below...Davy P |
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"THE
STROBES WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW
SINGER TO THE BAND BETH MACARI
WE ARE ALL VERY BUSY REHEARSING OUR NEW SET FOR OUR FIRST
GIG WITH BETH WHICH WILL BE
AT THE MILE INN SOUTH SHIELDS ON THE
16TH APRIL 9PM.
HOPE YOU CAN ALL MAKE IT TO GIVE A WARM WELCOME AND
SUPPORT TO BETH ON HER FIRST GIG WITH THE STROBES.
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE http://www.myspace.com/wearethestrobes for future gigs"
A BIG WARM WELCOME FROM US - Judith |
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"Hello Dave, can you put this up on
your page for me, i am trying to get the word out!
I am just sending this out to let you know that I have a
superb PA system available for hire at good rates, up to
10k, with all good quality gear,mixing desks, mics, etc
etc, even a full backline including drums. I also have a
tour van, seats 8 plus driver, with room for full
backline and rig, ideal for those bands and artistes
finding difficulty with vehicles/drivers/keeping off the
drink etc!
I myself specialize in festival organisation, and would
be happy to help out , or fully organise any events that
you have offered, from sound to lighting, artist booking
to sweeping up afterwards. I am realistic about prices in
the current climate, and understand that everyone has to
make something, so you will be pleasantly surprised at my
quotes!.
I am fully insured, all kit is PAT tested (not the drum
kit), and I currently supply to amongst others, Newcastle
City Council, and have organised and supplied PA to most
of Newcastles venues.
I look forward to hearing from you"
Thanks Tony 07803026503 |
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Sorry
to Paul & Bernie, for the late
inclusion of their latest north-east band review.
The pair caught up with rock band SKINFLINT...
...read their thoughts on the recent Daisy Hill
gig here>>> |
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"THE
STROBES would like to thank all of the many
responses they received to our post seeking a vocalist
that went out a few weeks ago
I would like to say that this position has now been
filled and we will be announcing our new singer very
soon...
We do have a few weeks off for holidays and obviously
rehearsing our new set and shall be back out there next
month
Please check out our new website next month to find out
dates and venues. Best of luck to Louise and her new
baby".
Looking forward to seeing you all very soon www.myspace.com/wearethestrobes - THE STROBES |
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| Brian Vasey is back
! Some of you may remember Brian as the former front man
with the band Blusehouse who toured the northeast
extensively for many years and supported Peter Green's
Splinter Group on his comeback tour in 1997. The Brian
Vasey Band is a new three-piece blues-rock outfit
featuring Brian on vocals/lead guitar and backed by the
rhythm section from O.C.C. (and previously Sundance).
Brian has toured the UK , Europe and America with various
bands and has worked with some well known musicians
including Peter Green, BB King and Cozy Powell. The new
band covers material by Joe Bonamassa , Jeff Healey ,
Gary Moore , Jimi Hendrix , Peter Green , Snowy White and
many others plus some originals from Brian's album
"Dark by Nightfall". Anyone interested in
booking the band can contact them via the new BVB web
page on Myspace at www.myspace.com/thebrianvaseyband |
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"THE
STROBES would like to apologise to any
one who was going to go along to their gigs this weekend
Friday 19th and saturday 20th March
These two great gigs had to be cancelled due to our
singer standing down early due to pregnancy, we do not
like to cancel gigs but this one has been taken out of
our control. Once again the band apologises to any
punters and the management who have already been informed
of our situation. We do have another booking with these
venues so hopefully we will see you very soon. Big
thank-you to the venues for understanding and supporting
us. See you all soon". - Judith
www.myspace.com/wearethestrobes |
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New
Band Ready to Rock...
"Hello, Its Rico here
from The Velvet Riders, a new 3 piece
from Consett covering Black Stone Cherry, The Wildhearts,
Motorhead, Foo Fighters etc. Just a little plug to show
off our myspace site and to let people know a little
about us and hear what we are about.
www.myspace.com/velvetriders
Myself & Bass player Nick used to be in ‘The
Molotov Dragons’ and Paul (drummer) is in a punk
band called ‘The Ladykillers’ and are hoping to
start gigging regularly over the region soon. We are
playing at ’The Derwentside Pub’
in Consett on Sat 20th March if people
wish to come along".
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DISTORTION
in DURHAM...
"Hi, We are a new live music venue in
Durham and we are starting a rock night on friday the
26th of march 2010. The rock night will be called Distortion
and it will be back line only as a full P.A and lights
will be provided.
The format will be to 2 Bands and a Rock Dj to end the
night. if you are interested in giging at the all new
Durham Live lounge Distortion rock night then please
contact Chris on 07766317788. |
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| ROCK
@ The BLUES "On
the 20th March we are presenting a Rock
nite, with 3 bands to blow the cobwebs away, this is rock
music, not heavy metal so don’t be frightened off, I
picked these bands carefully.
Victims of the Fury are an obscenely
young band bringing you the intricate guitar work of
Robin Trower and The Groundhogs.
The Bandits play Rock’n Roll at 100
mph, they have an excellent sound and best lock up your
grannies.
The Poorboys are local favourites at the
top of their game, promoting their new self penned album
of Blues rock/ Americana this will be a tremendous gig.
Tickets at £4 (£5 on the night) for both presentations
are available from the Social Club now".
Check the Benton Blues Club website for
more details :-
http://bentonblues@inthecrowd.co.uk
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WHOLIGANS
back...in the region.
Top The WHO tribute frontman writes...
"Davey, just thought I’d let you know we
are coming back over the pond April 28th-May 4th and we
just booked a gig at
The Arc in Stockton May 4th.
Obviously we’d like to get a show
in Newcastle but as that didn’t happen on the last
tour … I’m not sure about this time either. L
But for now it looks like Stockton is the closest
we’ll get".
Barry Quinn (aka Roger)
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MINI
MAYFAIR...New Venue
"The bigger the impression we make on
Reds Bar
The stronger our case for getting it on a regular basis
And it’s a fantastic venue...
huge dance floor, smokers balcony, £2.10 a pint, veteran
Rock DJ, even 6 pool tables
(not that us women are going to let you men play pool all
night!)
And it’s a 2 minute walk from either Luckies Bar or
City Hall. We kick off at 9pm and it’s only £3
before 10pm, £4 after.
Can’t wait to see you all again for a rocking good
night",
Diane X
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LOWDOWN
Website
http://www.myspace.com/lowdown2009
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BIG SISTER RETURN
Having completed a successful number of Gigs ,
the feed back to the return of BIG Sister has been great.
Due, as you will be aware of the long lead times for
Booking Acts/Bands the diary is still showing some gaps.
Please contact us a.s.a.p for avaliable dates and if you
have any cancellations contact us immediately to see if
we are avaliable.
Whilst Club and Corporate events are dealt with by our
Managment Company we are still booking direct with Pubs
and Hotels locally, as a result our fees are very
competative for such venues.
For the very best in Classic rock, with years of
experience in providing that special extra something...
...BIG
SISTER on 07783324425 or 01642 279335
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| TOON
ROCKS FOR HAITI This
Thursday 4th February local bands and
musicians are getting together for a fundraising gig in
aid of the Haiti Earthquke appeal.
Monies raised will go towards vital food and supplies to
help those people in need.
THE POORBOYS
CAFFREY BROTHERS
THIS ONE GOES UP TO 11
& RAZOR SHARP
will appear on stage at The
CLUNY, BYKER, NEWCASTLE.
Tickets only a fiver!
***PLEASE SUPPORT THIS
EVENT***
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NEW
AC/DC TRIBUTE
BLACK ICE make their first appearance north of
the Tyne at The Chillingham Arms, Heaton (next to Chilli
Metro Station)
on Friday 29th January. £3 on door to hear some AC/DC
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Big
Sister return !
With the addition of new bass player John B this well
known and well supported Teeside band are back with a
vengeance. Their mix of Classic rock covers as well as
new powerful versions of songs by the likes of Jouney,
Toto, Asis Heart and many more give a nights performance
that many others only wish for. They are available with
some dates left in Feb/March 2010 for booking NOW. With
over 10 years on the local scene many venues old and new
are rushing to snap up the dates so be quick contact by
e-mail or telephone 07783324425 or 07955159121 for more
dtails. New web site coming soon with info , photos dates
etc |
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...and again...
CONTINUAL APOLOGIES...for being well behind with
the site.
Working away from home, the laptop is having problems
connecting to the internet!
My last 'digs', I could sometimes connect through my
mobile phone to the outside world, but having moved to
newer living quaters,
I can't connect at all! They've meddled around with the
WIFI and messed up big style!
I am doing my best
to keep the DRP site going (if it's worth it!?) and if
those of you who still continue to send in your news etc,
bear with me
I'll struggle on, hopeful to be back home in the North
East soon, where things will, fingers crossed, get back
to normal.
Thanks for your
continued support - Davy P
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APOLOGIES EVERYONE....
Sorry to everyone who still looks in @
davysrockpage, that the site hasn't been
regularly updated the past few weeks.
The reason being, I've had to work away from home and
haven't been able to get to a computer to keep the news
and gig guide up to speed.
I'm hoping to sort something out for my next trip away,
so please do keep sending your news, view and listings
and I'll do my best to help advertise and promote the
best area of the UK for live music..!!! Davy
P.
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PHILCAISLEYSDIRTYDOGZ...
are coming to the end of their first year
together with over 80 gigs under their belt-anyone
wanting a gig next year get in touch!
also,to everyone asking at gigs"do you have a
website"?-we do now!!! www.philcaisleysdirtydogz.com
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***
SLIP OF THE TONGUE - THE UK'S PREMIER WHITESNAKE TRIBUTE
REQUIRE A LEAD GUITARIST ***
Must
be able to play to a high standard, backing vocals
essential as are good gear and transport. Must be
available for weekend working and willing to travel as we
have some exciting prospects ahead for 2010 so commitment
is a must !!
Contact
Bill - 07967144175 or Ainsley - 07793755852
or
Email - slipofthetongue@tiscali.co.uk
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Charity
Gig at Cluny 2 MUSIC FOR NETA
Generous
local musicians are giving up their time to play at an
event to help raise funds for a local charity.
It will take place on Sunday 15th November at the Cluny 2
in Lime Street. The event runs from 1 pm – 11 pm.
Tickets are £7 for the whole day.
The
Cluny 2 has disabled access.
The charity is NETA (North East Trust for Aphasia)
http://www.facebook.com/l/44142;www.neta.org.uk .
It runs a support centre for people with communication
difficulties, usually following a stroke. A person who
has a stroke may suddenly be unable to do the things that
they had taken for granted. For example speak to their
friends on the phone, read a newspaper, write a shopping
list. Aphasia can have profound effects on the person and
their families and friends. It might be impossible to
work again, and their personal relationships, social life
and confidence will all be affected – which can lead
to isolation.
Among the many talented musicians are Pete Dodds, Paul
Jackson, Paul Liddell, Magnetic Cherry, Ashlea Pearson,
Terry Gorman, Steve Daggett, Fiddles n Frets, Red Box,
Bill Stewart, Jim Jon, Mooni, Bam and Anna, Dan Bond,
Blue Grass Plus, Adam George, Neil Dorney, Tom Fielding,
Clear Blue Skies, Pipe Dream, Jay Smith.
There will be raffles and an auction of oil portraits of
top stars e.g. Bob Dylan, Bob Marley etc.
If
you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, you
can do so at www.justgiving/neta.You can also help by
doing your shopping on the internet through
http://www.facebook.com/l/44142;www.buy.at/NETA
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Busking
@ The George Stephenson
"The popular Buskers Night at the George
Stephenson, West Moor (every Tuesday from
9.00pm) is undergoing a bit of a makeover and starting on
Tuesday 27th
October, will be hosted by Claire
Barr (with Den at the sound desk). Musicians
of all ages, styles and abilities are welcome, so get
down to ‘the George’ and join the fun.”
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Bassist
available...
Six string contrabass, fretted and fretless as
well as some Warr guitar.
Anything
interesting considered. Contact Colin Hird via
email :- sixcontrabass@yahoo.co.uk
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The
Reet Hot Chili Peppers are looking for a new Frusciante
!!
"Unfortunately The Reet
Hot Chili Peppers are losing Jonny, our
guitarist, at the turn of the year as he looks to start
his own covers band. Being the star that he is Jon has
agreed to stay on til the turn of the year so that we can
find a replacement
We are looking for someone to step into a up and
running Red hot Chili Peppers tribute with plenty of
choice gigs in the diary both local and further a field.
So if you can play the guitar like Frusciante, sing the
harmonies that Frusicante does, are up for a laugh, don't
mind doing 1-2 gigs per month out of the area - then get
in touch for a knock through and we can take it from
there. Contact Mark on 07952
944920 or email reethotchilipeppers@hotmail.com
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KISS
Tribute : Knights In Satans Service
A Nite of Classic KISS Tunes
"After coming together at the end of January
of this year , after the idea to bring it back at the Big
Ginger Gits Xmas Party in Dec 2008 , we have just
completed our final rehearsal today prior to next
Saturdays debut gig back at The Conchie in Ashington (
Sat 17th October )
All the band are really looking forward in bringing the
Rock n Roll Carnival that KISS is over the next few
months and beyond , culling the set list from the debut
Kiss album up until The Psycho Circus album".
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