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Crisis Studios - Gigs in Newark anyone?
29 June 06: Crisis Studio may not have mentioned on Lincoln Bands recently but it doesn't mean they've been idle! They have been providing the PA for showcase nights at The Atrium in Newark for the management company 19 Miles High who have been promoting a couple of their bands.
Although the management company have now stopped putting on these evenings Crisis are looking at continuing them to offer any local bands, who are looking for a chance to play, the opportunity to do so without the usual costs involved in hiring in a PA etc. They have invested in replacement equipment recently and now use an Ohm TRS touring rig with four-way foldback mix purchased ex-hire from Stage Electrics. The Atrium on Castle Gate in Newark is an excellent venue that is fast gaining a reputation for live music.
These gig nights will be held every Monday. They are putting on two bands at a time, one at 9pm and one at 10pm, both bands soundchecking between 8pm and 8:30pm. As they are not charging admission to the public they are not able to offer any payment for bands but are looking for anyone who might want to use this as an opportunity to tighten up before a more high profile gig or indeed just use it as a chance to gain invaluable gigging experience.
Anyone who is interested can contact Darren either by phone on 07855 331175 or by email at darren@crisis-studio.co.uk.
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Swetbox @ Rock Haven
28 June 06: "Imagine a Horror Metal band fronted by Angelina Jolie's crazed character in Girl, Interrupted. Singer Vivid Angel is all fake blood, flying hair and rolling eyeballs, whilst guitarist JROK looks and sounds like a gene splice of Charles Manson and Slayer's Kerry King. Swetbox are not a pretty sight, In Other words, check them out!" - Bob Glanville - Rock Sound UK
AT ROCK HAVEN, LINCOLN FRIDAY 30TH JUNE 2006
Lower Butchery Court between Clasketgate and Silver Street
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EmmNet @ The Castle
27 June 06: Maurice passed the following on, regarding an EmmNet Showcase at Lincoln Castle
"It's a last minute-ish thing that I have
been handed from a national Youth event. On Saturday the 8th July there will be
an afternoon of music, dance, fashion and associated workshops in the grounds of
the Lincoln Castle. Between 3pm and 5pm five bands on the EmmNet gig-swap
circuit will be performing live in the indoor music marquee and entry is free as
long as you have a flyer. (Flyers available from The Cell and probably the Travellers along with the usual outlets) (Details)
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Plunger - Change of Name
27 June 06: Local young punks, Plunger, who have been building a good reputation in Lincoln have decided to change their name to A Fighting Chance
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The Rays MP3
27 June 06: Local indie band, the Rays (www.theraysmusic.com) have added a track from their recent CD to the Lincoln Bands site for download. Download
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The Idlers tour
27 June 06:The Idlers kick off their summer tour on Friday, they'll be taking in around 12 cities. For full details visit www.theidlers.com, or www.myspace.com/theidlersindie
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What is Funny
27 June 06: What is funny promotions have taken advantage of Christopher's generous offer of free venue for the nigh on Wednesday, 19 July, when they'll be presenting an evening of "serious breaks/mashup/gabba/noise", featuring Eraserhead, Bertbangatrak, Elitist Beats and Landfill. Watch out for another surprise later in the month
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Reviewers/Feature Writers Wanted
24 June 06: Having an excellent response to the Lincoln Bands survey - a very big thank you to all who have taken the time to complete it and send it in. There's around two weeks to go so still plenty of time for you to send in your opinions. The results will be put on the website around 14th July. However, one thing that is apparent is that most people thank that there aren't enough reviews and/or features on the site. So, this is a call for anyone with a talent for the written word and a love of music. We NEED writers! We obviously can't offer any incentives apart from getting your work posted on the site and occasionally a band requests a CD/Gig review and offers a free CD or free entrance to a gig. There is no pressure, you review as and when you are able. We're also looking for features, this can be anything related (however loosely) to the local scene and beyond. All we ask is that you have a reasonable command of the English language (and a spell checker in your word processing software). Interested? Email admin@lincolnbands.co.uk
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Anemic + The Absent Minded Photos
24 June 06: Pete and camera were at the Bivouac on 18th June. Pete says about the night: "At the Biv last Friday a decent sized crowd of young Lincoln's
metalheads gathered for a summer evening of moshing madness. Even
though headliners failed to show nobody went home disappointed. Local
band The Absent Minded warmed us up and when Bristol based Anemic
opened they were instantly urged on by a frenzy of raised skinny arms
and skinny bodies driven to riotous mayhem on the dancefloor. The
hormonal sparks worked both ways and the gloriously tattooed guys in
black were riding high on the response they were getting, praising
Lincoln fans for giving them the best night of their national tour.
I'm not a metal fan as such but this was great music for reasons that I
don't need to explain to anyone who made it there." Photos online
at www.shine.clara.co.uk/gigs
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Mobile Studio
24 June 06: Been informed of a mobile recording studio that may interest some bands. Fade To Black aim to provide quality services but at budget prices, offering clients many packages to suit their personal needs and budget. With over six years recording experience Fade To Black Mobile Recording Services cater for all types of bands/artistes in an environment that suits. Contact
Ross Anderson
07751996087
info@fadetoblackrecording.co.uk
www.fadetoblackrecording.co.uk
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Christopher's Venue Available - Free of Charge in July
23 June 06: Christopher's are offering the venue upstairs free of rental to all Lincoln/Lincolnshire bands for July, Mon - Thursdays. The bands would NOT be charged a rental and the deal would be as follows.
Free Room Rental, Mon - Thursday throughout July
Use of PA & Monitors
12 Channel Mixing Desk
Vocal Mics & Stands
Assistance with PA (they will need their own Sound Engineer)
and also they get to try out our newly installed Stage with Drum Riser.
Any night would need to feature x 4 bands minimum and all performers and audience MUST be over 18 years old.
This is a good no risk opportunity for bands (especially new ones) to showcase their music with no cost or risk. They would need to promote their own events but they can keep the door income in full or make it free entry.
Contact Neil via email to Neilandgerry@aol.com.
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Rock Haven
23 June 06: Ekonekt Promotions, having already run some very successful nights at Rock Haven (with The Past, The Jackals, The Eccentrics to name a few having already played) have announced some excellent bands coming up (for list of bands see flyer) over the coming weeks
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NME New Music
23 June 06: Chris, from Simply Chris Like promotions passed me this which may interest some bands. NME have launched a new service www.nme.com/newmusic. Great
tool to get you out there and noticed.
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The Session
14 June 06: Updated A promoter form Grimsby is looking out for unsigned bands to appear on new music show. The show is called The Session and will be shown on sky.
The Session is looking for bands acts, with original material to feature on the program, The Session will be filmed live at different venues around the region. If you would like to be a part please contact me at Email: thisisstonemonkey@yahoo.co.uk or at Myspace.
Looking for Bands, promotion companies, venues record labels and anyone who wants to be involved.
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LincolnBands.co.uk Survey
11 June 06: There is an online survey available which we would really appreciate you spending some time to complete and send in. Its your chance to have a say in how the site evolves, so comments good or bad or even the brutally honest would be greatly received. The survey will be available for around 2-4 weeks, the compiled results will be placed on the site for all to see. You can open the survey here Please Note: The form cannot be used if your sole email programme is Hotmail. Internet Explorer (working on XP SP2 OS) is also erratic for sending forms. Until we get CGI scripts done please
email for Word version
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Downtime
10 June 06: There'll be no updates on the site from Wednesday 14 to around 22/23 June, as I'll be away from home for that period. All emails will be sorted when I get back. If you have any news that can't wait till then, either post on the forum, add a comment on the MySpace or join the Yahoo user group and send a mailshot.
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Christopher's Pics
10 June 06: With four gigs on the same night Lincoln was spoiled for live music
tonight (9 June). Christopher's played host to three bands, though circumstances
meant that only two got to perform. Openers from Sleaford were new
band IMYBIKE. Mesmerising musically with aggressive vocals that at
first repelled but eventually seduce some of us in the audience. A
gripping sound from a young band who are recklessly prepared to
alienate in their search for defining their niche. Both arrogant and
beguiling they look the part and will appeal to the disaffected who
need to own something unique and edgy. Local band Starter followed
and with young new drummer Mike on board showed they are back having
found a new twist on their set. In the two months since their last gig
they have adapted their music around a clean and precise drum sound
that revamps their material from the ground up. Seven Day Weekend
were about to take to the stage for the final performance on the night
when the power went down on the block. Even though bassist Colin
resorted to strumming along on a dead guitar - to his mobile playing
mp3s of the band's songs - it wasn't quite enough to sustain the crowd
who reluctantly melted away into the warm summer night. Photos of the
first two acts at www.shine.clara.co.uk/gigs.
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Unless - Gigs wanted in Lincoln
09 June 06:
Unless, a band from Grimsby are looking for support gigs in the Lincoln area. The guys have been together for four years and have supported The Damned, Mick Jones (The Clash), Koopa, Caffeine, 4Ft Fingers, Spunge and have dates lined up with Hanoi Rocks and Electric Eel Shock. Unless require only a small payment towards fuel and drink. Further details, band biog and tunes can be found on their MySpace at www.myspace.com/unlessmusic and if anyone can help leave them a message or comment (or email
their manager)
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Vinyl Collide New EP
08 June 06: Vinyl Collide have a new Demo out. Called Bright Lights, Big City you can hear it and download tracks from it at their MySpace site www.myspace.com/vinylcollide. One of the tracks (All Falls Down) is available to download from the LB site here. Catch the guys at The Cell on June 28, Brewer Fest July 22 and at The Cavern in Liverpool (well worth the visit) in November
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Rock Haven This Friday
08 June 06: Just a timely reminder that Ekonekt's first night as promoter at Rock Have is this Friday with Disarm from Sheffield. Knock Out Kaine have had to pull out of the gig on Sunday night but The Almaboobies have stepped in. Keep up to date with future gigs by visiting Ekonekt Myspace, or website
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Access To Music Showcase
07 June 06: This coming Friday (9 June) sees Access To Music take over the Drill Hall to showcase of some of the fine bands that have come out of the recent year. For full details check out the press release
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Nightvision - new vocalist
06 June 06: Sleaford Heavy Rock Band Nightvision are pleased to announce they have now have a new lead vocalist. Dave Mckee is Lincoln based and is an very experienced musician and has agreed to join the band and is already working with them on putting a set together. Dave brings a new dimension to the band not only with his singing but also with his experience at playing guitar and bass as well as song writing. This is exciting news for Nightvision who will be practicing hard with Dave with both existing material and new additions to the set list.
Keep an eye on www.nightvision1000.com for news of progress and when Nightvision will be back on stage with their own unique brand of high energy original rock
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Sevenday Weekend
06 June 06: Sevenday Weekend, who appeared on the scene only recently (rising from the ashes of other bands Breathe, Happy Head, The Fallen and Punch The Monkey) seem to be working hard at getting themselves about. They've a string of gigs coming up that will take them through to November. Catch the guys in Lincoln, Sleaford, London and Melton Mowbray over the coming months. For full details visit 7DW's site for full details www.7dw.co.uk
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Access To Music
06 June 06: Access to Music is a national music training organisation with studios based in Lincoln. ATM Lincoln has produced some excellent bands over the past few years including The Whelk Attachment, CockYerLeg, Rides The Bus, Soviet Pie, The Frontline, Happy Mess. As well as offering music courses for instrumentalists, vocalists, DJs and producers, they also hire out their rehearsal and recording facilities.
ATM Studios, Lincoln
3rd Floor Silvergate House
32 Clasketgate
Lincoln
LN2 1JS
0800 28 18 42
www.accesstomusic.co.uk
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Scorpion Rehearsal Studios - gear upgrade
06 June 06: Scorpion Rehearsal Studios have recently upgraded their gear. Alex, from Scorpion now has the website back up and running which can be viewed at http://www.scorpionstudios.tk/ or http://geocities.com/scorpion_rehearsal_studios/
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Mapex V series drum kit
300w Carslbro active PA 150w Carlsbro half stack A choice of either: choice of a
Room 2:
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Pearl Forum series drum kit
500w PA system (Torque, Peavey, Behringer) 50w Laney GH50 all valve head and 3 quarter stack with Celestion G12T 50w Laney VH100 all valve head with Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion Greenbacks
100w 215w custom built Scorpion design bass amp, and if required an extra
2x15 cab for bass or guitar
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Abi Moore Album Release
06 June 06: Abi Moore releases her debut album - The Aftermath Of '96 - next week. The launch party is at The Drill Hall on Friday 16 June, where Abi will be playing with a 10 piece band and showing her new video The Prophecy Part 1. Tickets are £7.50 and the album can be bought at a discounted price on the night
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RaW Listings for June
05 June 06: Simply Chris Like has sent in this months action at The Cell. SCL has teamed up with Bravekid Promotions and together they will be showcasing local
and up and coming acoustic acts from 8pm until 9pm before the
upstairs live room opens. For full details see flyer, relevant website or the gig listing on this site
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More Summer Festivals
03 June 06: More festival dates for you all. The Jolly Brewer have lined up a three day event over the weekend of 21-23 July including Knock Out Kaine, Dead Nettles and festival faves Vinyl Collide and Owsley Sunshine alongside a host of other bands. For more details see the BrewerFest site www.brewerfest.thejollybrewer.co.uk The Small World Festival, which boasts acts such as Skamitzvah, King Rollo and Prego plus loads more, is taking place over the weekend of 18-20 August. Check out the Small World festival site for full listing www.woldscollective.co.uk. Both festivals are at Badgers Farm, near Louth, home of EcoFest.
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The Rays - New EP
03 June 06:The Rays have announced the release of a follow up to their debut album.
The four track EP can now be found at sonic sounds, yak clothing and
upon request from the bands website www.theraysmusic.com. For download
fans there's a couple of the new tracks available at
www.myspace.com/theraysband. Saturday 3rd June see's the band support
Carl Barrats new outfit Dirty Pretty Things in Nottingham, followed by a
BBC acoustic session for The Mix on Radio Lincolnshire on 16th June.
The band website has now added a forum for people to keep in touch,
arrange travel to gigs and generally chat about music. Check out
www.theraysmusic.com.
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Ekonekt Promotions
03 June 06: Ekonekt Promotions are now promoting in "ROCK HAVEN" which is a new rock venue at Lower Butchery Court in Lincoln. The official opening night is the 9th of June with Sheffield's Disarm. EP aim to put in two headlining bands per week on Friday and Sunday nights. Entry to gigs are free! For more info visit Ekonekt at Ekonekt Myspace, or website
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CockYerLeg and more
02 June 06: CockYerLeg have called it a day due to musical differences. But fear not, there's new bands afoot. First Ash and Sam have left Harbinger and been replaced by Jacko (Anxiety 9) and Eric Whaler (ex Bodiez In The Basement). Sam and Ash have joined up with some of the CockYerLeg boyos and formed a thrash metal band, who are, as yet unnamed, but having productive rehearsals and have some "home" recordings, The line-up is:
Richard Gilbert - Vocals
Martyn Bewick - Guitar
Ash Holmes - Guitar
Danny Akers - Bass
Sam Hudson - Drums
Watch out for them soon. Martyn Bewick has not been idle since the demise of CYL, along with the aforementioned thrash outfit, he has a solo project (The Icarus Project) which he is taking down to London on the Artist Development program that he's hopefully starting in September. And, as if this wouldn't keep most people busy he designs custom guitar art and album artwork and teaches guitar (check out flyer for details).
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