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Friday, 12 March 2010

April 07

29.04.07 Local punks MCD played their farewell gig on Friday, to commemorate their guitarist Callum Howell, who died last December. The band released their debut album "All Is Lost" on the night. The album, which is released on Bivouac records and was recorded before Callum's death is £5.00 and can be bought through their myspace.

29.04.07 Local alternative outfit One Word Poem are calling it a day. Word has it that the split is totally amicable citing that they have taken the band as far as they want to go with it. We'd like to wish them all the best in future projects. They are to honour booked gigs, one of which is this Friday (4th May)

25.04.07 LiveRiot play the new Mezz Bar at The Pavillions Student Village on Thursday 26th (Next to BT Roundabout). Its free entry and open to all. Sunday they are joined by Park Bench Theory at The Cell from 8pm for the Trailwalker Oxfam Charity Event. Minimum £5 Door donation, give more if you can, its all for charity!

25.04.07 The Silver Lakes' new EP "The Wait" is available now from the band's website. It contains three tracks and costs £3.50 (inc P&P). The guys are playing at Christopher's (5th May) and The Biv (20th May supporting Tiny Dancers - also on the bill Great British Smile & Street 45th)

25.04.07 Sevenday Weekend play Lincoln's Chicago Rock tomorrow night in the first of the Rock Cafe's "Live and Local" events, where the sound will be provided by Nathan Fairweather. The guys are back at Chicago Rock on May 27th for a charity event, which is being organised by Del from Knock Out Kaine and is in aid of the Air Ambulance.

24.04.07 Design Creature is a new recording service based at Metheringham Music Factory for new and upcoming bands looking for their first or second demo/ep’s at a reasonable price. “DesignCreature” are going to work in Computer and Audio Solutions

22.04.07 The Small Print have signed to Lincoln's FunkMaster Records label. The band are planning to hit back on the Lincoln music scene big time this year with gigs and the release of their new CD. FunkMaster Records are hoping that their compilation CD of Lincoln bands, entitled "Who is Delvin Elholme?"will be ready for June/July

22.04.07 Drive By Theory have called it a day after more than three years. The split is amicable, with the guys wanting to concentrate on other projects. They released two studio recoded EPs and a couple of live recordings. As always we wish them good luck in any future projects

20.04.07 Street45th have just finished filming their new music video to "Stop look & listen" which can be found on their myspace. As well as this Street have finished recording their first album and putting all the final touches to it, with this they are also booking dates for their summer tour, aimed to be from mid July to the beginning of August with numerous dates already confirmed." For more details and new video visit: myspace.com/street45th

19.04.07 The Jubilees have made it through to the last 14 in the Road To V contest. They now play in either London or Liverpool (where the gigs are filmed to be aired on Channnel Four in June/July) and two finalists will be selected to open this year's V Festival. We wish them all the best.

18.04.07 Band urgently required to play Bishop Grosseteste University College this Friday. It is RAG week, the Student Union Bar is packed and our band for this Friday has pulled out. It is a great opportunity for any band to play a university.

Unfortunately there is no money involver but a vocal P.A. will be provided. If you are interested – message TrickDog through their Myspace (myspace.com/trickdoguk) as soon as possible.

18.04.07 This Friday sees Nick Wilmshurst's final show for The Mix on BBC Radio Lincolnshire for a while as Nick goes to work in Leeds for at least six months. I'm sure all will join me in wishing him well (and being totally selfish a speedy return). Nick has given so many local bands the chance for some airplay, and supported the scene throughout his time on The Mix (and supported this site, for which I'm really grateful). So tune in on Friday and wish him the best (and if you're out on Friday use the "Listen Again" feature to hear his final show. Best Of luck Nick and thanks!!!

18.04.07 This Saturdays RaW at Christopher’s welcomes back on the scene Owsley Sunshine myspace.com/owsleysunshine
Formed in 2001, they have to be one of the longest serving Lincoln bands. Expect the usual eclectic mix of psychedelia and rock. Local support from the ever-gigging Sevenday Weekend with new bass player. Out of town support comes from Grimsby’s Just plus, former Chancer’s guitarist Sid’s new band Guerrilla Radio from Notts. Tickets are on-sale from the bar or message myspace.com/rawnights for paying guest list priced £4, £5 on the night.

17.04.07 TV Kicks have new tunes on their myspace (myspace.com/tvkicks). The guys are playing at The Biv this coming Friday (20th) and then at Kind (where they will be playing the Kind song) next Tuesday (24th)

17.04.07 As most of you are probably aware, Planet Of Sound, the record shop run by Vincent from The Eccentrics suffered a second arson attack within a week, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Anyone who has any information should contact Vin urgently. The shop, which not only sells a wide variety of vinyl, CDs and video is virtually a drop in centre for Lincoln's music fraternity and will be closed for approximately three months during which time it will undergo a complete revamp.

17.04.07 4,000,000 Telephones continue their revitalisation, playing the Summerhouse label night along with new signing Showstar, Friends and Jeremy Paige (ex Rumblefish) at The Spitz in London on May 12. Visit 4000000telephones.com for details

15.04.07 The Idlers are headlining a new music night at The Cell in Lincoln, hosted by new promo outfit Blue Blood Promotions. Entry is £2 (£1 NUS) and support comes from Sires Of Nothing and The Happy Mirrors. The Idlers are also playing The Eclipse in Boston this coming Monday

14.04.07 Having just announced one tour I Was A Cub Scout ahave now added a second, supporting The Editors. For full details check out their myspace. The guys are also making a welcome return to Lincoln playing The Engine Shed on June 6th. Its not yet confirmed which room IWACS are going to play but if enough tickets are sold then it will be the larger one. Its a 16+ gig and tickets can be purchased online here, where a percentage of the booking fee goes to charity

14.04.07 Received the following from Nightvision... "Nightvision have had a busy time gigging so far this year with gigs at Leicester, Sheffield and Luton as well as venues closer to home.  The Evolution show in March alongside Anxiety 9 has been the highlight so far and on an all Metal line up the response to Nightvision's brand of heavy original rock from the metalheads was superb. (Well done Nathan - great night)
Nightvision are now looking to confirm a series of gigs over the coming months and the aim is to play at venues around the country to raise the profile of the band. They are also currently working on new material to add to the already impressive set list of genuinely original material. Any promoters interested in adding a band with a superb sound and stage presence to their show please contact the band on night@nightvision1000.com"

14.04.07 The competition draw was held last night at Christopher's. Vincent (Planet Of Sound) pulled out the winning names, Josh from Christopher's acted as overseer. And the winners were
First Prize: Neil Wallace - JBL High End Radial Black iPod Speakers
Second Prize: Chris Coleshaw - Sennheiser Wireless Headphones
Third Prize: Kev Munns - Sound Isolating Musician Earphones
Thanks to all that entered.

12.04.07 Siren Sessions returns on Thursday 19th April 6-7pm with some exciting new changes so please listen in if you can. If anybody has gigs or anything they'd like us to promote, e-mail us at our new address sirensessions@sirenonline.co.uk or drop us a message at www.myspace.com/sirensessions and we'll try and put it out. We've also uploaded a couple of new songs to our Myspace profile - Lincoln band The Idlers and ex-Lincoln now Nottingham band Captain Dangerous from their exclusive sessions for the show.

11.04.07 Local punks Analysis failed have just finished new recordings which can be heard on their myspace. The guys have some gigs lined up in Lincoln, Sheffield, Grantham and Retford and are looking for more dates for their tour so if any promter can help, contact them through their myspace

11.04.07 Not much time left to get your Deftones tickets. Probably one of the biggest metal gigs in Lincoln this year is tomorrow night (12th Apr). 16+ show and advance tickets are £16.00 (www.ticketline.co.uk)

09.04.07 South Park Roundabout spent some time in March recording five new tracks (Tell Me, In a Darkness, Control Freak, Happy Now and Feel) at Chapel Studio's near Louth. The songs can be heard on their web site; southparkroundabout.com or My Space site at myspace.com/thesouthparkroundabout

09.04.07 The seemingly unstoppable I Was A Cub Scout play London tomorrow (10 April) for the Dance To The Radio compilation launch at Madame Jo Jo's in London. The guys have started
booking the festivals for the summer. Festivals already confirmed are:
19th Apr - Camden Crawl, London, 20th Apr - Camden Crawl, London, 5th May - Popadelica Fest, Huskvarna (Sweden), 18th May - Great Escape Festival, Brighton, 27th May - Dot to Dot Festival, Nottingham, 8th June - Download Festival, Donnington Park.
The duo are going into the studio in two weeks to record their new single which will be out in June, then writing an EP (for release in October) and an album (for release in January). In between this, there will be plenty of touring, including one with their good friends Dartz! in June. Details

09.04.07 Two of the giants of the local metal scene, Detonal State and Kallous have announced a string of upcoming gigs over the coming months. DS play The Biv this coming Friday (13th) and follow up with other gigs around the city and further afield. Kallous play The Grapes in Sheffield (19th) and then strike out across the country, only stopping to record their album in August. Check out their sites for full details (Detonal State) (Kallous)

08.04.07 Had an email asking for information / contact details for sixties Lincoln band The Losers. If anyone has any info can you email me please so I can forward the details.

08.04.07 Eibon La Furies (website) video for '... And By The Moonlight' (Produced and Directed by Blue Dog Films) - An extreme celluloid take on the legend of Jack The Ripper - is previewing at the Burlesque Gorefest in Bristol. The video is part of the 'Yours Truly... Eibon la Furies ...From Hell' release as a symbiotic release with Spectral Symphony (Dark Ambient Soundscapes). You will get to see the video online around the full release in May! But as a taster... check out the new MP3 added.

06.04.07 The Almaboobies are putting on a Battle Of The Bands on Sunday May 27th for the opportunity to play at this years Big Arvo. Due to the success of last years Big Arvo where over 500 people came to Old Nicks Tavern in Horncastle raising £800 for the Wish Upon A Star charity it has been moved to Twin Lakes Golf Club to accomodate more people. 7 bands have been confirmed for the Big Arvo and the remaining place will be filled by the Battle Of The Bands winner. To enter please contact Victoria on 01507 526862 or 07784 000 336. Or go onto www.horncastle.tv.

05.04.07 Sevenday Weekend have announced their new bass player. It is Ed Parkin formerly from the band Audioline.  He'll be making his live debut at The Queen Charlotte in Norwich on Saturday where they'll be joined by 3 local bands and Lincolns own Virile. 

05.04.07 After five years The Wreckset have decided to call it a day. The guys are to concentrate on other things for a while. They had just completed their new CD. Closure, their last CD, received a very favourable review on this site, and their professionalism (not to mention the standard of musicianship) in the live environment cemented an excellent reputation. They'll be missed and I'd like to take the opportunity to wish the guys all the best in any future projects.

03.04.07 An all day event showcasing some of the best up and coming metal and hardcore bands takes place Friday, April 6, at The Travellers Rest, Canwick Road, Lincoln. The day will see the Lincoln venue play host to a varied line up of bands from across the country.
It will be the final UK show for headline act The Casino Brawl before they hit Europe for a string of dates later this month. The band, who hail from the North East of the country, formed from the ashes of popular underground acts The Hurt Process, Ethereal and A Trust Betrayed. The six piece, who are signed to Murdercall records, blend together elements of metal and hardcore and previous furiously energetic live appearances in Lincoln have only confirmed their status as a must see live act.
Support will come from Massacre On Broadway, also from the North East, who will bring a brutally dark mix of metalcore and death metal to the city. West Midlands acts Random Conflict, Salvatore Leone and When Bullets Fail will also be making the trip north for the all dayer. East Anglia is also represented, with Forever Falling and Deaf Havana returning to Lincoln after previous gigs in the city confirmed their respective talents and popularity. Despite the mix of talent coming from across the UK, there will still be a local element to the day with Lincolnshire bands I My Bike, Lady Irony and The Cure For Necrosis rounding off the impressive ten band bill.
The Travellers Rest each Friday is proving to be a popular haunt for fans of heavier music and with an impressive line up of bands set to play over the coming months and a renovation of the venue set to be complete soon things can only get better.
The all day feast of music, courtesy of Bravekid Promotions, is a 14+ gig and begins at 3pm. Tickets are £7 on the door.
For more information on the all dayer and future Bravekid gigs, check out www.myspace.com/bravekidfriends

02.04.07 Venue Change Please note the gig this coming Saturday (7th Apr) promoted by One Big Wellington Boot and featuring No Age, Jonquil, Grito Grito, Lipstick Entourage, This Town Needs Guns and Dan Svarc, is now to be held at The Bivouac and not The Traveller's Rest as advertised

02.04.07 For those that didn't receive the first LincolnBands newsletter we're in a bit of a self-congratulatory mood here as we've just hit the 750,000 page views - looking towards the million now. Thanks to all that have, and continue to use the site.

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