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Tuesday, 14 October 2008 |
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30.08.07 theRAYS have won through the Mobile Act Unsigned competition for Channel 4. At the end of the voting theRAYS ended up 8th out of 1669 bands! This automatically puts them through to the televised stage which will be filmed this Sunday (2nd September) for broadcast on Channel 4. Presented by Alex Zane and with judges such as Jo Whiley of Radio 1 (amongst others yet to be announced). The guys will play one song, Economics, in front of a live audience at the Sheffield Leadmill and then be judged against several other bands. Success in this round leads to further rounds over the next few weeks before the eventual winner is given a substantial cash advance and a recording contract with a major label. theRAYS are really looking forward to playing the Leadmill and would love as many people as possible from Lincolnshire to come to show their support. The tickets are free but you must apply for them on the following website www.applausestore.com (Please note that you will need tickets for the Evening (5:45pm) performance on Sunday 2nd September). Let theRAYS know through their Myspace myspace.com/theraysband) if you intend to come, as they may be able to offer you transport! On top of this achivement, theRAYS have once again been chosen to play an acoustic showcase gig at the prestigious Hard Rock Cafe in London on Monday 17th September. |
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30.08.07 Highlights of Raw's gigs at the beginning if September sees on Sat 1st the live debut for Hyper Snyper featuring former members of Twin Lizard, also debut from Esteem Headliners are the fabulous The Sliver Lakes (this night photographed and reviewed for Sandman Magazine) |
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29.08.07 Park Bench Theory have just finished recording their new EP, a slight departure in sound since their last offering in 2006. Featuring a slightly new line-up, the new tunes can be heard on their myspace (myspace.com/parkbenchtheory). You can catch the band on The Mix on BBC Lincs (Fri 21st Sept) and live at The Mezz Bar (Sat 22nd Sept) |
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28.08.07 Skegness based Djune have been selected to support Athlete in September. The indie four piece travel to Morecombe where they'll be supporting Athlete at the Dome on September 1st. Full details: www.myspace.com/djunemusic |
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28.08.07 Skegness band The Phobias are looking for a Lincoln area gig on one of the following dates in October: 20th, 24th, 28th, 29th and 30th. The guys are on tour with Lincoln's Chain Gangs and hoping to get a gig for both bands on any of the above dates. If you can help contact them through their myspace: myspace.com/thephobias |
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26.08.07 "Lincoln's premier exponents of progressive-experimental rock - The Dark Mantra - have just uploaded two brand new recordings to their myspace page for your sonic delectation. So c'mon and check 'em out. Just click this link here and you're on your way! What are you waiting for? myspace.com/darkmantramusic |
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26.08.07 Lincolnshire alt. rock band The Kindred are looking for support gigs in the Lincoln area. If you can help or offer a slot contact the guys through their myspace: myspace.com/wearethekindred
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21.08.07 RaW's line up for September (not inc RaWMezzFest) is now up in the gig listings. Please note there is NO SHOW this Saturday 25th Aug, there is a wedding in the Mezz Bar so please do not turn up! Some excellent local and out of town bands for you all to see. And remember Raw @ The Mezz is always free entry. |
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21.08.07 Metal band FearOFHatred have called it a day following the departure of Steve Cowan. The remaining members felt that they couldn't go on without Steve, who provided the intial impetus for the creation of the band. We wish all the guys well in future projects (which are already being discussed) |
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20.08.07 Chain Gangs, a new three piece melodic harcore punk band formed by ex members of A Fighting Chance, The Living Daylights and Escape From This have announced a tour, in spite of the short time they have been together. They play with The Phobias (from Skegness) for five or six consecutive dates in October, with more to be announced. Visit myspace.com/chaingangsuk for full details |
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19.08.07 Bravekid promotions are amongst a number of locla promoters that have announced their gig line ups for September. Alongside their usual Friday night events at The Trav's they are also promoting at The Vic Inn in Derby, where Spatch...? will be supporting Errander and others. See Bravekid for details. Raw are presenting what will probably be the last festival of the season on Sept 29th. At the Mezz Bar (Marquee outside and the bar inside), there will be a staggering 19 bands playing the event, over 10 hours. And whats more its FREE!! And finally One Big Wellington Boot are promoting a night at The Lounge (Park St) on 24th Aug, with Health (from Los Angeles) headlining. Tickets are £3.00 |
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16.08.07 If you can play well... why not teach and inspire others to learn! Music tutor vacanices@ busy music school in Lincoln city centre. We are looking for a 3rd guitarist and a 3rd keyboard player/pianist to join our team of friendly tutors to teach at the studios inside our music shop just off Tentercroft Street. We currently teach over 200 people each week and we are looking for musicians to take over some busy hours, cover staff holidays and open new classes to meet high demand. Hours can be arranged to suit you. All tutors that are employed by us work some evenings 4.30pm -8.30pm and/or some Saturday hours 9am -5pm.
All applicants need to be able to play to a good standard, have good music theory skills and be able to teach a range of styles and levels. If you are interested or require more info please call Nikki on 01522 528623 or call by the shop: The Music Tutor, 34 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DB |
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15.08.07 Lincolnshire the NEW Yorkshire? |
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15.08.07 In the run up to their performance at Leeds Festival next week (Sat 4.45pm), The Idlers are being interviewed firstly by BBC Radio Lincolnshire on the
Friday Night Mix this week, and then by BBC One's Look North programme. The
show will feature a live track from the band and an interview and will be
broadcast in the run up to the festival. |
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15.08.07 Cathedral City Hardcore exponents, Passing Of A Thousand Hearts have announced their new line up. Matt Colwell (drums), Dave Hinman (guitar), Matt Hendry (guitar), Danny Mckrill (vocals) and Phil Prockter (vocals). You can catch the new line up at The Traveller's Rest, (31 Aug). Visit their mmyspace for up to dat POATH news myspace.com/passing |
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14.08.07 Eager Productions are a small media production company based in Lincoln. They currently running competition for up and coming bands to win a music video made to one of their songs. Although not exclusive to Lincoln, but as we're from the area they wanted to give the local bands the opportunity to enter. The details are all on this poster or visit their website www.eagerproductions.co.uk, there is info on the main page about the competition |
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14.08.07 TV Kicks are out on the road again, taking in Manchester, Sheffield and Luton amongst others towns. One local gig at The Cell (October 10) is the only chance (so far) to catch them in town for the next few months. Their site (myspace.com/tvkicks) contains all the dates. |
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14.08.07 I Was A Cub Scout release their new single "Our Smallest Adventures" on Sept 3rd. They have been in the studio recording their debut album which is to be released in January on XL Recording. Kill Hannah asked IWACS to tour with them in September so the guys will be out on tour from then. They are also playing Truck Fest and with Forward Russia in October, then touring Europe in November. The guys are playing a couple of gigs close to Lincoln (Black Dog, Grantham 19 Aug and Nott'm Rock City 22 Sept) Full details can be found on the IWACS Myspace: myspace.com/iwasacubscout |
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12.08.07 The latest episode of the LincolnBands Podcast is now available to listen to on-line or download here. It contains an interview with iodo plus a competition to win their latest EP, True Love Waits. Plus tracks from young ska band Joy Riding Range. |
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12.08.07 Metheringham Music Factory this summer? Why not, the sun is shining ... why not
combine camping and rehearsing/recording in chilled countryside. Hassle
Jean for a bargain session. Contact Jean to check availability, who would love
to meet you and hear your stuff. And Sam the Factory dog is desperate for a |
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12.08.07 Rock band Nightvision have a number of gigs lined up, playing at DogFest @ The Black Dog in Grantham (19/8), The Met Lounge, Peterborough (The Radio 1 pre Reading show with Mike Davies) (23/8), Old Nick's in Horncastle (25/8), Cancer Research Festival in SLeaford (1/9) and The Shed in Leicester (3/10). Visit their myspace for more info myspace.com/nightvision1000 |
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12.08.07 Eastroad continue to get increase their fan base in the big city with a number of gigs in London over the next few weeks starting with Tommy Flynns in Camden (15/8), Betsy Trotwood (19/8), followed by a trip to Nuneaton to the Scoots n Boots show (1/9), then back to London for the Notting Hill Arts Club (5/9), The Comedy in Piccadilly (3/10) and The Camden Underworld (3/11). For a complete list of gigs visit myspace.com/eastroad |
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12.08.07 (Update) This month sees a better distribution for Sandman in Lincoln. Chris (from Raw) and Scott (Murray, photographer) are getting copies out an about in town. This month's edition includes a review of LiveRiots "Standing Before The Storm" EP. Sandman can be found in the following locations: The Mezz Bar, Music Makers, Yak, Kind, Mankind, The Jolly Brewer, Hunky Dory, The Cell and The Duke |
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11.08.07 There's been a change to the line up of tonight's gig at The Mezz Bar. Lipstick Entourage and an exclusive acoustic set from Woody (of Joy Riding Range), make this an all-Lincoln affair. iodo and Aurora Stripe are also on the bill, which starts at 8.00, is free entry and 16+ |
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10.08.07 One Big Day, which is being run on Saturday 18th Aug at Clayton Sports & Social Club on Wragby Road, will have a stack of bands playing the event. It kicks off around midday and runs until 9.00pm. For full details read the press release.
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10.08.07 The line-up for the Arts Forum Festival battle of the bands competition this coming Saturday (11th Aug) at The Pier in Cleethorpes, is now complete (following the last heat, that was held last night). The bands taking part are This Machine, Outta Line, Wild Messiah and Everything for Nothing. Tickets can be bought online at www.artsforumfestival.com by calling 01652 662057 or on the door.
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10.08.07 All girl group, The Almaboobies have released a new EP, entitled "Welcome". It contains six tracks (At The End Of The Day, Postcard, A Lying Arse Numpty. Man, Our Goodbyes, Simplistic Statistic and Postcard (studio edit)) and costs £5.00 at gigs or via the band website www.thealmaboobies.com
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10.08.07 RumblePromotions is a new independent band/artist promoter. Subject to confirmation (from the venue) they are hoping to bring Laura Marling, who's ethereal, haunting vocals and memorable tunes are helping her create something of a reputation amongst those in the know. Rumble Promotions are looking for possible supports, either acoustic artists or bands that would suit the occassion. If interested contact: rumble.lincolnpromoter@yahoo.co.uk |
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09.08.07 theRAYS can now reveal the dates so far of their mini-tour. Many more dates are to be confirmed but these are the dates so far: |
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09.08.07 The Arts Forum Festival battle of the bands competition and the final will be held this Saturday 11th, 7pm at The Pier in Cleethorpes. The venue holds over 1000 and they'd obviously love to get a big crowd. The gig is open to under 18's as well. Last years event saw hundreds of people turned away due to venue size, so this year they've gone for a bigger venue and they'd love to have a huge party with tonnes of friends. Ticket prices are £3 per head and can be bought online at www.artsforumfestival.com or by calling 01652 662057. Alternatively there will be tickets on the door. |
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07.08.07 Our Iron Lung, is a marvellous blog, committed to local bands and local gigs/events, as well as maintaining a coverage of emerging and established artists in the UK, USA, and further afield. The blog, which is run by Liam Haynes (who can soon be found DJ'ing at The Cell), is already well used by the music fraternity (bands and promoters), but Liam is now hoping to reach a wider audience. Its well worth bookmarking, for its reviews, tracks and general comments. Check it out at http://ourironlung.blogspot.com |
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07.08.07 Bluewaterstudios have announced a "Summer Sale", a 3 For 2 Offer! |
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03.08.07 The Mini-Fest is an All-Dayer that is going totake place on 11th August and is to be held off the A1500 (Tilbridge Lane) north of Bransby by Saxilby. The event is to raise money to provide new equipment for students use at William Farr school welton Music. £4 entry (tickets only) Bands Playing: Knock Out Kaine, Cardboard Box, Starter, Blistered Skyline, Farr Fetched, and Face Off With A Flannel. There are also bouncey castles, face painting henna and food stalls. Further details will be available at www.mini-festival.co.nr/
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03.08.07 mobileAct unsigned is T4 and 4music's search for the best unsigned
band in Britain, in association with Orange and Sony Ericsson. If you
want the chance to play a festival, go on a nationwide tour, play
support for your heroes and then sign your very own recording
contract, get your band registered. It's a competition for
real bands who write and perform their own music. It doesn't matter if
you're into indie, funk, thrash or soul.
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02.08.07 'The Warehouse' is a new TV programme which is currently broadcasting on the net and will be live on Sky from September this year. LiveRiot have recently contributed to the show (as well as several other local bands including Gaucho, Silent Film Project, Swampfoot and M*101). The show aims to highlight the best music talents from around the East Midlands by getting live footage and music videos broadcast to a potentially wide audience. An example of the show can be found by viewing the online Warehouse Pilot show (broadcast on friday at 7.30pm) by clicking here: http://www.youtube.com The Warehouse is currently scouting for bands and is ready to start filming the next episode straight away pending recipt of all the necessary footage from bands themselves. SO get your videos sent in. Contact Matt at the Warehouse on 07871877693 or via myspace.com/mattdaddycool |
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02.08.07 Have had news of a Battle Of The Bands which is being held in Grimsby next week. Prizes include a session in a recording studio, £100 cash, a music video and other bits and pieces. If your band is interested in taking part please call Emily 07815633549. For further details visit: .artsforumfestival.com
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02.08.07 Delerious are back promoting with a night at The Trav's this Friday (3rd Aug). Josh has been joined by Adam (from Intergenre and Pennyless Ben). Tomorrow nights gig is headlined by The Infidels and support comes from Analysis Failed, I Did Last Night, Last Promise, Esteem and The Mystery Clocks (GO AK are no longer playing) Entry is £4.00 |
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01.08.07 The Idlers have announced their first warmup show before their appearance at the Leeds Festival. They're playing The Social in Nottingham on August 11th with South Park Roundabout. (As mentioned yesterday, here on the LB News page)
Tickets are now available online from
www.gigantic.com or by calling the Rock City box office on... 08713 100000
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