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Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
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30.06.07 Naphtali Promotions are a gig promo outfit based and mainly operating in Grantham. They've currently got shows booked at The Atrium and Black Dog in Grantham and are hoping to get some Lincoln bands down to play. Analysis Failed have recently played for Naphtali and are eager to go back. For details check Naphtali's myspace www.myspace.com/naphtalipromotions
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30.06.07 UPDATE 3: Indie outfit, Southpark Roundabout who released their debut single "Tell Me" as a download on Monday (25 June) are now at NUMBER 2!!! in the 7 Digital download charts, just behind The Levellers. Can they reach the number one spot? Only with your help. The track is available on Greater London Records from iTunes, 7 Digitial and their website southparkroundabout.com for 79p, the track has already received airplay on Radio 1 and 2 and reviews in The Sun newspaper and BBC websites. |
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29.06.07 Bravekid continue to build up the Trav's reputation as the alternative venue in Lincoln with gigs now listed until September, and bringing in bigger bands. Friday 13th July sees Shaped By Fate (on In At The Deep End Records) grace the stage, Support comes from The Future, Lavotchkin, Autumn Delay (Belgium) and Lincoln's own Spatch...? Tickets are £6.00 on the door and its a 14+ show. |
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28.06.07 Starter are in session on this Friday's (29 June) The Mix (BBC Radio Lincs 94.4/104.7 FM). Listeners can send in messages to the studio, that could may be read out on air! Either e-mail to james.wickham@bbc.co.uk or text to 07786 201 949 If you're out on Friday night you can always use the "Listen Again" feature (by clicking on the picture above). |
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27.06.07 Alternative three-piece, The Small Print have been holed up in the studio recently, recording their latest CD. Its due out later this month and contains seven tracks. They are hoping to have a launch party soon, details to be confirmed. Check their myspace (myspace.com/readthesmallprint) for details.
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27.06.07 Spatch...? are undertaking a mini-tour in September in support of theri debut release 'Music To Induce Incest'. They already have dates confirmed in Derby, Cardiff and Birmingham with Rolo Tomassi and Errander, but are looking for more. You can catch the guys locally at The Traveller's Rest (13th July) and this Saturday (30th June) at The Cell with Yes My Ninja's
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27.06.07 Your band videos wanted. We're putting together a YouTube site where folk can go and watch bands from Lincoln(shire) bands. There will be a link from the band page (on this site to the video) and a link from YouTube to the bands myspace or website. Decent videos only though (not "this is our first practice" sort of thing). Email video to webmaster at LincolnBands with track details, or supply a link. |
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23.06.07 A New sound engineer available for gigs. Run by Ginge (from Days Before Television) Ginge's Sound has already undertaken the sound engineer duties for The Legacy, The Mercury League, New Bruises plus a host of others. Contact via their myspace: myspace.com/gingessound |
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23.06.07 Experimentalists Tiger Warsaw, play two gigs in one night this coming Friday (29th June). Opening The Bravekid night at The Trav's, they then leg it up the road to join in the fun at The Biv, so no excuse to miss them!
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23.06.07 Details for the first annual Navigate This Festival have been released. British Sea Power headline at The Engine Shed on Friday 20th July, with TV Kicks + OFM + Street 45th + The Mark 9's at The Biv. The following night marks the return of Gaping Axe Wound (following George's op back in April) also on the bill that night are: Midasuno, Colorpool and For No Reason. There will be blues bands at The Drill Hall as part of the festival. Click for details
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23.06.07 Liveriot have announced a stack of gigs ove the coming months including gigs in Liverpool, Cambridge, Bolton and Prague!! Plus more closer to home including The Lincoln Waterfront Festival. Full details at myspace.com/theliveriotuk
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22.06.07 Chris Thomas, is 18 years old and currently studying media. He has directed many short and full feature films including many that have been shown in film festivals across the globe. He is now starting to produce music videos for myspace profiles. If anyone would be interested in having a music video produced then please visit www.myspace.com/hangtenchrisdude. Or contact Chris on oceandirector@btinternet.com |
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22.06.07 Want live photos? Promo shots? Check out photographer Nicholas Dishington (www.myspace.com/nicholasdishington) |
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22.06.07 Muso's favourites iodo are set to release their new EP. Entitled 'True Love Waits', its a six track offering with four of the tracks presented as a "conceptual song-cycle based around ideas of Christianity and Consumerism". They've enlisted some great players to contribute live drums, flutes, saxophones and extra guitars and one track features Dan Svarc. The CD launch night is at The Cell (25th July) with Lipstick Entourage and The Mark 9s where they will be showcasing the tunes with their new line-up which includes a live drummer. The guys also have a number of other gigs lined up over the summer (check out their myspace), and are looking for more. |
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22.06.07 Analysis Failed, The Frontline, Joy Riding Range, Kallous have all lines up stacks of gigs over the summer months, in Lincoln and further afield (with Kallous playing a festival in Prague!) Check the bands sites for details. A Fighting Chance, who recently announced their decision to split play their final gig on 14th July @ The Trav's, supporting Failsafe |
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20.06.07 The Jubilees are on Channel Four this Thursday (21st June). The programme (Road To V 2007), which starts at midnight, is a compilation of performances from acts hoping to open this year's V Festival, performing live at the Carling Academy Islington (The Jubilees are on around 10 minutes into the show - i.e. early Friday morning). |
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19.06.07 White On White have released their debut album "Soldier of the First Division". Tracks can be heard on their myspace The CD, which is £5.00, can be bought via their myspace (using Paypal) and a launch night is to be announced soon
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19.06.07 Bravekid Promotions launch their "Parallel Lines" night this coming Saturday (23rd June) at the Traveller's Rest. Featuring Lipstick Entourage, Recruit, Park Bench Theory and Lost Hearts, the gig is 14+ and only £3.00 entry. Iain, the founder of Bravekid, relinquises the reins to the ever expanding company, as he embarks on his round the world trek. I'd personally like to wish him all the best, and hope that its what he dreamt it would be. Good luck Iain! |
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18.06.07 Sevenday Weekend have a number of gigs lined up locally for the latter half of the year, playing The Party In The Car Park in Waddington (the first late summer bank holiday gig we've heard about), plus following their gig there last Saturday (who the guys would like "to thank Chris Martin for organising a great night on Saturday along with Ross Cornwall from dB Studios who did the sound") a return visit to The Mezz Bar (29th Sept) and visits to Horncastle and Norwich later on 22.6.07 More 7DW gigs added to this list, See their myspace or gigs listing |
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16.06.07 SD Promotions are now booking bands at a second venue in Skegness. Fully Charged, which will run each Thursday at The Complex in Skeg, starts on 21st June with Metropolosis and The Phobias. For full details or to put your bands forward for a gig visit myspace.com/sdpromouk |
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16.06.07 The Eccentrics, who have three gigs in Lincoln over three nights at the beginning of July (Ye Olde Crown - Access End Of Year Gig - 5/7, So Luxe 6/7 & The Trav's 7/7) are the latest local band to join NME Breaking Bands. Vote by clicking on the NME logo |
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15.06.07 Lincoln punk band A Fighting Chance have decided to call it a day. Reasons for the split are numerous, but we're led to believe amicable. New projects are already in the pipeline with Escape From This (myspace.com/escapefromthisuk) and The Living Daylights (myspace.com/thelivingdaylightsuk). The guys played a stack of gigs in town and much further afield. We'll be sad to see them go, but would like to wish all future projects every success. |
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12.06.07 Mangasm have completed recording their debut E.P, the "Bum Love E.P", at dB Studios (North Hykeham) and have posted the tracks up at their myspace page myspace.com/mangasmband. |
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12.06.07 Sevenday Weekend took part in the regional semi-finals of Emergenza World Wide Battle of the Bands yesterday . They received the highest band vote cast by all musicians there and great scores from the A&R Reps but that still wasn't enough to ensure them a place in the last 16. They were runners-up so need to wait and see if any other runner-up band will beat their over-all score. A number of peopl joined them on the tour bus for the trip down to the Big City, and the guys would like to say a big thanks to them. |
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12.06.07 Athlete are coming to the Engine Shed in October. Presented by SJM Concerts, the gig will take place on Thursday Oct 18th 2007 and will feature Athlete plus special guests. Its over 18 only and tickets, which go on sale this Friday (15th June) are £16.00 in advance (booking fees may apply) and can be bought from HMV Lincoln and www.engineshed.ticketline.co.uk |
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10.06.07 SD Promotions in Skegness have a night at The Whisky A Go Go, Skegness. On the bill are four local bands, Social Directive, Dirty Protest, Karmacide and Public Endemic. The night starts at 7.30, and its free entry! SD Promotions are also looking for bands to play their nights at several venues throughout Lincolnshire. Contact via their myspace: myspace.com/sdpromouk |
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09.06.07 As we've had so many requests asking for the most popular downloads and viewed pages, we thought as its a quiet month news wise we put up the top twenty downloads for May. We've also added the most popular reviews for the same period. The stats can be veiwed here.
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08.06.07 The band formerly known as Freshly Painted Stairs have rebranded and go under the name of Go AK. Their myspace is now myspace.com/goakband |
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08.06.07 Neil, of Lily & Ernie presents has made a plea for bands / musicians ranging from brass bands to punk, from hip hop to rock, reggae to blues to play at a festival in aid of a local sports club. Also designers, promoters, cooks, journalists, in fact anyone that can volunteer to help get this event off the crowd. Contact Neil via Lily & Ernie present
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08.06.07 The Bivouac, The Drill Hall and The Engine Shed have joined together to bring to Lincoln the Navigate This Festival. Happening over the weekend of 21st-23rd July it promises to bring an eclectic mix of new bands, signed bands and blues. More details as we get them. |
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08.06.07 This year's Waterfront Festival takes place over the weekend of Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July. We've heard rumours that at least o couple of local bands will be taking part, but nothing confirmed as yet. Will keep you posted |
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07.06.07 Some photos on line courtesy of Nicholas Dishington, of the recent punk all dayer at the Duke Of Wellington. Pics on line here or via Nicholas' myspace
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03.06.07 Grantham based Black Dog Promotions are looking for bands to play an all day mini-fest on August 19th. All genres welcome. Contact Black Dog via their myspace or send a demo and details to: Black Dog Promotions, The Black Dog, 19 Watergate, Grantham |
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02.06.07 Delerious, the promotion company previously based at the sadly closed Christopher's has joined forces with Blue Monkey Agency. They will be promoting and manging bands, promoting gigs at venues around town and renting PA and lighting to bands and venues. They also have a Battle Of The Bands in the pipeline, which they hope to run towards the end of June. Further details at Delerious |
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01.06.07 We've heard of a new event that's going to happen in Wragby. Their promo blurb reads: "Bliss is a vibrant, fast moving music event that offers you the very best in music. It takes place evry couple of months and offers local and national artists of many different genres." The next Bliss is on 30th June at Wragby Town Hall, and will cost around £3.00, line up to be confirmed soon. Contact Bliss via their myspace |
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