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11.05.08 The Lincoln Big Bike Fest takes place on Sunday June 1st at Bryaford WaterFront and The Engine Shed. Alongside all the testosterone fuelled machines five bands will be playing. Nightvision, The Frontline, Manzarek, The Kindred and Aidan Marshall. This year's sponsors include Metheringham Music Factory. Jean (from MMF) is understandably excited as this is the first time she has been involved in this type of event. She has sourced all the bands playing on the "lorry" at the event. The Bike Fest is free, and worth a visit.

11.05.08 The sun is out, the sky is blue, it can only mean one thing. The festival season will soon be upon us. The line up EcoFest (20-22 June) has been announced. Another strong and eclectic line up for the annual event at Badger Farm near Louth. Also at Badger Farm in August (15-17th) The Small World festival. And we hear that more are to be announced soon.

08.05.08 Starter are through to the final of Cave Records' 'Most Promising Band' 2008 FINAL! The overall winner will receive a professional photo shoot, professional video shoot, professional studio recording, the release of a single and £1000! But they need everyone's help, fans need to text MPB 69 to 81581 (texts cost £1.50 premium rate and normal text cost). More info can be found at http://www.mpb2008.co.uk/ and Starter's Myspace (myspace.com/starteruk). (View full size banner)

08.05.08 The line ups for the SmirnoffRaWFEST (for Venues 1 and 2) have been announced. The event, which is held at the Mezz Bar marquee (by invite only) and The Anchor (open to all) runs on Saturday 17th. Kadence are headlining at The Anchor with Recruit, The Jubilees, The Dark Mantra and Hyper Snyper.

07.05.08 Lincoln's only Goth Punks After Dark have decided to call it a day. After four years together, and a rather fine EP in 'Weeping Willow' the guys have split amicably. Future projects are already on the cards so watch this space. We're sorry to hear about the split and we'd like to wish them all the best with future projects.

06.05.08 For those that don't know Lincoln's Hyper Snyper, Now it's your chance to see and hear them this month. Brothers Ben (guitar & vocals) & Sam (drums) are one half; other is Floyd (keyboard and main vocals) & Crud (bass). Having come from Lincoln’s old music scene stemmed from bands such as Lucky Piere, Virulent & Twin Lizard, their music is an exciting mash up of Rock, Dance, Electro & Indie. Gig wise check out their live shows in Lincoln this month at Travellers Rest Sat 10th May, Raw'sFEST Venue2 at The Anchor Sat 17th May & Walkabout Thurs 29th May. June will see them hit some out of town venues. Anyone wishing to book the band mail to hyper@simplychrislike.com

06.05.08 Ex-pats Rotary Ten are set to release their debut album "These Are Our Hands" on Monday June 2nd 2008 through Xtra Mile Recordings (Frank turner, Dartz etc). The tracklisting will be:
1. Idols Of Our Own Design
2. Time Is Not A Line And I Am Not A Rock
3. Counting At Me
4. I Fear The Field
5. We Travelled Without Mentioning It
6. Leo And Rosa
7. These Men Are Made Of Rust
8. Action Man
9. Stick Stick Stick
10. Strategy
11. Don't Lean On The Wires
The guys are going on tour around this time too, the first date of which being in Lincoln, at The Cell, on May 28th when Club Indiependance presents Rotary Ten, The Small Print, Jablonski and a Das Disko DJ set. More info at myspace.com/rotaryten

06.05.08 One Big Wellington Boot's next promotion is Marvin (from France) and Lincoln's IMyBike at The Horse & Groom, this coming Sunday (11th May). The gig is free entry! More bands are to be announced shortly. Check out OBWB's myspace for further details

04.05.08 Lost Hearts have their new EP 'Ghost Town Blues' for sale. They're keeping things old fashioned.  You can either buy it from Lost Hearts at gigs for £3, or by sending 4 English pounds, your address and they'll send it to you by carrier pigeon.  Contact the guys by leaving a message on their myspace (myspace.com/losthearts1) or email leighecuyer@btinternet.com

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