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Raw

27.09.07 RaWMezzFEST 1
Word has got around that some still do not know where the Mezz Bar is, location for this Saturday’s free entry RaWMezzFEST and all regular RaW Nights. Here’s a downloadable map Mezz Bar Map . Festy starts from 1pm for 12 hours. Its held in the bar and outside in a covered Marquee, with beer tent, seating area and main stage area.

RaWMezzFEST 2

Returning former Lincoln bands Nojunknosoul www.myspace.com/nojunknosoul & Vinyl Collide join a whole host of other Lincoln bands on the main stage. Indoors, the MezzMellow Acoustic Stage features another former Lincolnite Matteo Scumaci , who toured with Paul Weller in 2006. Other Lincoln acoustic acts include bands Days Before Television, Kensal Rise and Viv Murrell amongst others.


Blossom Studio

26.09.07 Blossom Studio, based in South Wales, but harbouring a Lincoln born producer, is offerng bands a mega deal until the end of October. Tetra Valium and No Junk No Soul have recorded there already and DataSideDown, the producer has worked with Goldie Looking Chain, Saxon and The Incredible String Band. All genres catered for. Full details can be obtained via the myspace sites myspace.com/blossomstudio and myspace.com/datasidedown or check out the flyer (which includes approppriate links)


TV Kicks

26.09.07 TV Kicks are playing two Freshers week events this week, one in Sheffield (at West Street Live - Thurs 27th) and then back in Lincoln at Bishop Grot Uni College on Friday 28th. Further gigs are listed on their myspace


Raw Mezzfest

23.09.07 The line up for RaW's "MezzFest" next Saturday (29th Sept) at The Mezz Bar has been announced. The twelve hour mini fest, which kicks off around around 1.00 pm, hosts 21 bands and solo artists. The event is being run over two stages and includes local bands South Park Roundabout, The Idlers, Sevenday Weekend, No Junk No Soul, Street 45th plus loads of others and a number of out of town bands. As with all RaW at the Mezz events, entry is free. So why not get yourself there - a great opportunity to catch up with a host of bands from Lincoln.

 

 


Sires Of Nothng

23.09.07 Alternative Indie band, Sires Of Nothing have four brand new tracks on their myspace (myspace.com/siresofnothing). The tracks are full band recordings and replace some of the demos previously on the site.

 


The Idlers

23.09.07 The Idlers are going into the newly built Siren FM studios today to play a few acoustic tracks, and talk about their upcoming releases, gigs, and about playing at Leeds Festival. Siren is Lincoln's newest radio station, having grown from the Uni's student radio station. The show starts from around 8pm and is now broadcasted in the Lincoln area on 107.3FM, and online at sirenonline.co.uk. The guys are playing in Spilsby this coming Friday (28thO, and at Raw's MezzFest in Lincoln the following day. For more details, see their MySpace at myspace.com/theidlersindie (and download their latest demo's if you haven't already - they're free)


Starter

21.09.07 "For the past few months, Starter* have been keeping their heads down... but they've been busy little bee's. They're set to record two brand new songs, "Dance For Mia" and "Falling From These Eyes" (with music videos) down in Boston which are due for completion on the 13th of October, and debut them along with their new new look at The Mezz on October 20th. They have several gigs between now and the year-end, but The Mezz is where it starts. Get ready for a totally pumping performance that's going to pull you out of your seat... "


Raw

20.09.07 This Saturdays Freshers Party Part 2 at Mezz sees a welcome back home gig for LiveRiot after their successful gigs away, other local band is the new improved Park Bench Theory. Headline slot goes to New Cassettes www.myspace.com/newcassettes, Road to V Finalists, played Glastonbury this year and have been asked to play BBC Electric Proms with The Pigeon Detectives. Finally Sheffield's Volcanoes & Norwich's Rigo Jansci complete the line up... Free Entry as usual... (flyer)


Nightvision

20.09.07 Sleaford based rock band Nightvision have announced a number of dates around the county and beyond. Catch them at the Newcastle Arms, Retford this Friday (21st), The Shed in Leicester (Oct 4th), Rock Haven, Lincoln (19th Oct), Black Dog, Grantham (13th Nov) and Under The Boardwalk, Sheffield (30th Nov). FOr full gig details visit their site nightvision1000.com


iodo

17.09.07 iodo have an acoustic gig lined up on 20th Sept to accompany the premier of the film 'Hometown' which was made by their friend Jonny Orme. The venue is 'The Moorlands Railway Club' which is just off Newark Road, almost opposite Rookery Lane. It all kicks off at 7pm and entry is £4, Hearts On Broadway are also playing. The guys latest EP 'True Love Waits' is now also available on iTunes as well as the band's website.


TV Kicks

14.09.07 During Lincoln's fresher's week TV Kicks are headlining at Bishop Grot Uni College on Friday 28th of September. The guys are also to be featured on a 'Best of Lincoln Bands' CD which is being dished out at the main University's freshers fair by The Pioneer Club (from the Drill Hall). Both precursors to their show with The Others on 10th October at The Cell. The duo are also over in Hull at The Sesh (3/11)


Park Bench Theory

14.09.07 Park Bench Theory go out to promote their latest release, their mini tour takes them to 21st Sept Radio Lincs Friday Night Mix (21/9), Fresher’s Night @ The Mezz Bar (22/9), Bishop Grossette (28/9), Kings Head, Louth (12/10), Oxjam So-Lux (13/10), All Sorted @ The Queen Charlotte, Norwich (10/11), Vintage Rock Bar Doncaster (17/11), Monto Water Rats London (15/12) Check myspace.com/parkbenchtheory for details of support acts, times etc


Raw

This Saturdays RaW (15th Sept) sees a double headline from Lipstick Entourage & theRAYS local support from young punks Try My Shoes. Two out of town guests, fresh from their 02 Wireless Festival appearance Ry Bryon and the Gentleman, originally from Skegness, now residing in Brighton and final Rock n Rollers Libawalks from Doncaster. Its Freshers Party Part 1 and free entry.... as usual. (Flyer)


Stock photo

13.09.07 If you like the sound August Underground have got on latest recording then S.M.E.studio's is worth checking out. AU recorded their new CD with Sam from SME (as did Park Bench Theory). Sam charges roughly £20 P/h but will do discounts for the entire days/weeks etc. Contact Sam on 01472 399979 (Grimsby).


Toxic Graffiti

13.09.07 If rumours are to be believed, this Friday (14 Sept) sees the last local gig for Toxic Grafitti. The guys farewell gig sees them take the stage at the Biv alongside Get Amped, Colorpool, The Night Moves and Crotch Capers. If we hear any nore we'll let you know, or you can check out their myspace (myspace.com/toxicgraffiti) for details.


Raw

12.09.07 If you like your live music a bit more urban, this Friday’s RaW Hip-Hop & Breakbeat Night Special at Mezz Bar features Scratch Dj’s, live band Rubberjack playing Just Jack style funk & rap, Lincoln’s Swampfoot with live beat boxer & MC’s plus dj set & live percussion from Kadence, and its free…(FLYER)


Sandman

12.09.07 This months issue of Sandman is now available around town. Two local reviews this month. Pick up your copy at Hunky Dory, The Brewer, The Duke, The Mezz Bar, Music Makers, Yak, Kind and a few more places dotted aorund town. Well worth a read (especially as its free).


Southpark Roundabout

12.09.07 Southpark Roundabout's new single is to be mixed by none other than Chris Brown. The single released slightly, so Brown, who has previously mixed The Beatles Anthologies with Sir Gearoge Martin and mixed and engineered Radiohead's "The Bends" and "OK Computer" with John Leckie. Both Leckie and Brown contacted SPR via their myspace (myspace/thesouthparkroundabout) and asked if they could mix the new tracks. Kudos to SPR. The new single will be out shortly


JoeMac

10.09.07 Joe Mac, a new (to us here at LB) acoustic artist releases his debut CD tomorrow (11th Sept). Entitled `The Bedsit Glamour` it contains 11 tracks of "lively, catchy acoustic ditties inspired by The Rolling Stones and Tom Waits". Joe Recently performed a well received session on The Mix and you can catch him live (and pick up his CD) at Kind (11 Sept), The Mailcoach Newark, (22 Sept), The Atrium Grantham, (24 Sept) and RawMezzFest (29 Sept). More dates are on his myspace myspace.com/joemacallister


Oxjam

07.09.07 Saturday 13th October sees Lincoln's Oxjam festival. Bands lined up to play are The Rays, The Silver Lakes, Sevenday Weekend, Parkbench Theory, The Idlers, Hyper Snyper plus acoustic sets from Ben Atkins and Viv Murrell. The gig is being held at SO: Luxe on the Brayford. Other Oxjam events are to take place at Kind.


LiveRiot

07.09.07 LiveRiot are out over the Penines this weekend, playing the Dry Bar in Manchester tonight (7th Sept) andLiverpool Barfly tomorrow (8th Sept). The guys are taking a 16 seat mini-bus with support from Lincoln. The guys have further gigs around the country coming up, for full details visit their site myspace.com/theliveriotuk


Hyper Snyper

05.09.07 Hyper Snyper, featuring ex members of Lincoln faves Twin Lizard are in the studio recording. The guys are out and about, with a number of local gigs lined up including The Trav's with Fabonacci (15th Sept), The Red Lion (Horncastle) (22nd Sept), Nottingham's Old Angel 12th Oct and then Oxjam at So:Luxe (13th Oct) . All gigs an up to date info on their myspace myspace.com/hypersnyper1


August Underground

05.09.07 Watch out for the debut release from August Underground, featuring studio and live (recorded at the Biv) tracks, it'll be out soon. In the meantime, some of the live tracks are available to listen to on their myspace (myspace.com/theaugustunderground) or catch them live at one of their upcoming gigs, including The Mezz Bar (8th Sept), The Biv (21st Sept) and Starbucks (27th Sept)


Earthcore

05.09.07 Earthcore are a new band whose members will perhaps need no introduction. Featuring Jackson Pearse and Sean Kinneavy from Anxiety 9 and Nathan Robinson from Last Promise, the guys are hoping to have a debut CD out very soon. Unfortunately, as it stands at the moment, you'll have to wait until December to catch them live, when they'll be playing at The Trav's "Christmas Rock Party". For more details visit their myspace at myspace.com/earthcore07.


   
   

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