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Tuesday, 14 October 2008

February 08

28.02.08 Piano led NoJunkNoSoul have tracks from their new EP 'Rebels' on their myspace myspace.com/nojunknosoul The guys who have a couple of gigs in London, their second home, will be back in Lincoln to play at The Mezz Bar on March 8th.

28.02.08 Viv Murrell has released an EP, entitled 'The Rose EP ' it contains four tracks and is available from gigs and Viv's myspace myspace.com/vivmurrell. Viv and her band's next confirmed local gig is at The Mezz Bar on March 29th

Chris Weaver is looking for an acoustic act to come and play at Coffee Aroma, a local indie coffee shop in Lincoln this Thurs. If any bands are interested please contact Chris at chrisweaver_barista@live.co.uk URGENTLY! Please include a link to your myspace and a contact number.
Chris says "It's a great night trying to capture the continental feeling of late night coffee... wonderful atmosphere and very intimate! good turnout so far, but need some more great acts to play"

26.02.08 Stephen Monslow will be playing an acoustic session for the Mac and Morrant Show on Sunday 2nd March. The 17 year-old Mr Monslow is multi-talented, playing saxophone for Lincoln hotshots, The Mark 9s, solo acoustic material and a philosophically-inspired electro, which he terms 'monspiracy-fusion'. You can download a free Monslow E.P at myspace.com/stephenmonslow 
 
The Mac & Morrant show is broadcast every sunday at 8pm and can be heard on Siren 107.3 FM or online at www.sirenonline.co.uk The duo aim to have local bands and artists in fortnightly so if you're interested in recording an acoustic session, contact anonymousdrummer@hotmail.co.uk or leave a message at  myspace.com/rnrtuesday

26.02.08 The Small Print have started practicing again after a few months off, so look out for more news about the new line up in the near future.

”25.02.08 After Dark are taking their first trip down to London, We’ll be playing Monto Water Rats Theatre on April 5th. It costs £6 entrance; we’ll be taking a bus down, leaving at approx 9.30am and returning sometime Sunday morning early (1ish).  If you would be interested in joining us, for a day out in London followed by a gig at night email me at james@designcreature.com – please if you can come down and support us, it’s a big achievement for ourselves as a band!.”

25.02.08 "LiveRiot are doing a selection of songs live on BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Friday Night Mix Show Friday 29th February 7-9pm before embarking on their ‘This Is Lincoln Modern Rock n Roll Tour’ In March, taking in 8 venues (nearly) every Friday & Saturday evening, some of which don’t normally have live and/or original music. They are joined by a selection of Lincoln and Hull bands as follows…
Sat 1st - RaW @ Mezz Bar (1st Bday Party Part 1 with 4 other bands.) Fri 7th -Wagon & Horses, Newark Rd with Kensal Rise. Sat 8th -Lincoln Imp, Ermine with August Underground. Sat 15th - Black Swan, Birchwood with AfterGlow Fri 21st - George & Dragon, High St with Sevenday Weekend  Sat 22nd - Horse & Groom, West End with The Dark Mantra Fri 28th - Wildlife, Birchwood with The Strands Sat 29th - The Ivy Tavern, Uphill with LiveRiot DJ set. Entry is free to every gig. Also check their ‘Fan’ page out on Facebook here (and maybe become one!?! Lol)"

25.02.08 The first semi final of the Big Bang Band Competition took place last Saturday. Making it through (against very strong competition) were PlaguesFire and White On White. ManBearPig have a second chance to get throug to the finals as they were highest scoring runner up. The last semi final is this coming Saturday (1st March) and will feature Joyriding Range, August Underground, Pennyless Ben, Kallous and Dead Sentinel. The winners of this semi will go on to meet White On White and PlaguesFire (and the winner of the wild card) on Saturday 8th March. All at the Traveller's Rest

25.02.08 RaW is TWO years old this weekend! Happy Birthday to Chris & The Team! Being two, they’re having two birthday parties. The first one is this Saturday (1st March) at Mezz Bar. Lincoln’s LiveRiot (on 1st at 8.30pm) are joined by the other Lincoln band on the evening, The Saved , who've been rockin for six years now, but have decided to call it a day with this line up. Liam & Rick will be working on another project so we wish the whole band well for the future. Out of town bands are headliners on the night Dazed Dakotas from Grimsby who recently supported The Hoosiers at The Pier, Cleethorpes. There’s also The Torn from Doncaster plus the final OOT band is Watch This Fire Spread, which features Mark Roberts from Sandman Magazine on Keyboards. Free entry as usual. Part 2 is Sat 8th March, check back next week for info…

24.02.08 Passing Of A Thousand Hearts have decided to call it a day. The guys have been together for three years and have had some of Lincoln's finest musicians in the genre pass through their ranks. Their shows were always something of a spectacle, energetic and raucous,with audience particpation as much a part of the show as the band themselves. They will be missed. Best of luck guys in any future projects

24.02.08 Is your kit up to it? Basically PAT testing is a safety electrical requirement for people using their own equipment on others premises, eg pubs, hotels and theatres. Faulty gear could stop a band playing, or an engineer not being able to provide sound. The Test A Plug service could be the difference between a band playing at a venue and not. Contact details are 07877736731, 01332 726492 and www.testaplug.co.uk.

24.02.08 If you didn't catch Huw Stephen's "In New Music We Trust" last Wednesday night, you can still use the "Listen Again" Huw played tracks from IWACS, The Petty Thief and Tiny Cities. Tim Johns gave an overview of whats going on in Lincolnshire, name-checking more local bands (and giving this site our second mention on national radio within a couple of months - thanks).

23.02.08 Lipstick Entourage, who's dance-fuelled sounds have been pleasing audiences since their sudden appearance on the scene two years ago have decided to take a hiatus. The guys will therefore NOT be playing at The Bivouac this coming Friday (29th Feb). We'll keep you updated on any future developments.

23.02.08 Jose Vanders, who is "the new face" of BBC Three (working alongside Lily Allen) is coming to the Drill Hall on Saturday 5 April (its also her 18th birthday!). Her piano driven tunes are receiving very positive feedback in the media. For ticket information visit myspace.com/nowwearelincoln

21.02.08 The Idlers have a new drummer! "Jason is 19 years old and currently lives in Gainsborough. He has been playing drums for around 3 years, and is also a keen (and very good) guitarist and singer, so he will bring with him a lot of fresh and interesting ideas and experience to the band. Jason joins the band with immediate effect, and we would like everyone to make him feel welcome into the Lincoln music scene!
He replaces Andy, who has moved down to the big smoke in pursuit of a lucrative career in catering, and we obviously all wish him the very best of luck.
As for The Idlers, we are currently working through our set, which Jason is picking up very quickly, and working on some exciting new material. We will be gigging again at the end of March, and through April, with some dates to be announced very shortly.
Thanks to everyone who has supported and helped us through our first 2 years as a band, and here's to a new start and even brighter tomorrow " myspace.com/theidlersindie

21.02.08 Disarray! have a new guitarist. Sean Kinneavy (who many will remember from Anxiety 9) has replaced Bruce Crow. The full line up is now Alex Stark (vocals), Sean Kinneavy (Guitar), Matt Colwell (drums/vocals - also ex of Anxiety 9) and Laura Way on bass. For details visit myspace.com/disarrayuk

21.02.08 LiveRiot & Recruit’s 1st London gig this Saturday 23rd Feb at The Monto Water Rats is to be filmed live by London based Maguffin, the company responsible for the videos to accompany top bands at last years Live Earth Party at Wembley, plus Sky TV’s From the Basement show with bands /acts such as The White Stripe, Jarvis, and Beck. Not sure if there are any places left on the 53 seater coach and other transport going down, but if you're interested in going get in touch with the bands urgently via their myspace sites

19.02.08 A date for your diary. This week's BBC Introducing (Weds BBC Radio 1) includes a fair bit on the Lincolnshire music scene. James and the gang from The Mix were asked to put something together, which they did over the weekend. Take a listen at 98.9FM or on line.

18.02.08 Young local band Cruise Control are to appear in the live stages of the Live And Unsigned competition, where they were originally up against 10,000 entrants. The heat they are to appear in is on March 1st at The Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield, where they will compete against fourteen other hopefuls. We wish them well. Full press release is here

17.02.08 Icarus Designs are a local company that can provide Band/Project Artwork + Logos, Photography/video, Flyers/Ads/Posters w/Printing, Photo Editing, CD/DVD Sleeve design and Web Design. All at negotiable prices depending upon the job. Run by a local musician, Icarus Designs understands the needs (and budgets) of aspiring bands so can probably help. Visit myspace.com/icarusdesigns for details

17.02.08 The Guitar Academy ofers private and group tuition with dedicated Guitar Teachers in Nottingham, Newark, Grantham, Sleaford, Lincoln, Leicester, Mansfield, Retford, Melton Mowbray, Stamford, Worksop and surrounding areas. All ages and abilities catered for, and with prices starting from £5.00 an hour visit guitaracademy.org.uk or myspace.com/guitar_academy

16.02.08 iodo are 5!
"Yes, amazingly iodo have now been going for five years! and, what better way to celebrate than by giving you all some free music. By heading over to www.iodo.co.uk page you'll be able to download the "this is angst" ep that was recorded at our true love waits ep launch last july. It includes live versions of three tracks from previous eps and the improvised track "silver fox", which is a much reworked version of "intro" from our first album.

And, going all out with the celebrating, we've decided to expand and have formed "the iodo collective", a rotating group of like-minded Lincoln-based musicians to play a mix of pre-written and improvised music. It includes members of other notable Lincoln bands and we'll put up some details about who's involved in it soon. The plan is to get some gigs sorted for the summer, at which you can expect radical reworkings of iodo tunes split with improvised tracks. It looks like it's all going to be rather exciting.

A big thank you to everyone who's been supportive and helped in numerous ways over the last 5 years."

16.02.08 New Lincoln band, Meloncauliflower will be featured on `The Mac & Morrant Show` on Sunday night (8-9pm) The band will be playing two new songs on the show, which goes out on Siren FM (107.3FM) The show is hosted by Joe Mac and Chris Morrant (who also plays drums for Original Pilot Project) and is a mix of relaxed banter and eclectic-but-brilliant music. By including unsigned band sessions on the show we hope to provide a regular spotlight for the talented musicians in Lincoln. If anyone fancies playing an acoustic session on the Mac and Morrant show, leave a message at myspace.com/rnrtuesday or email anonymousdrummer@hotmail.co.uk

14.02.08 LiveRiot have been busy behind the scenes sorting out loads of stuff for this year. Their 1st trip to London with good Lincoln band friends Recruit sees them play The Monto Water Rats Theatre , Kings Cross on Saturday 23rd February. A 53 seater coach is booked, plus cars and a mini bus are going down the smoke, anyone wanna go, get in touch, there maybe some space somewhere but its looking well full. Anyone in London also get in touch for discounted entry. Email london@simplychrislike.com You can catch LiveRiot in Lincoln at RaW's second birthday party (part 1) at The Mezz Bar, where they'll pe playing with The Saved, Dazed Dakotas and Mark Sandman's band amongst others. The gig is on Saturday 1st March and like all RaW at The Mezz gigs its free entry

12.02.08 Kensal Rise have been rehearsing hard and have lined up a mini tour to show people what they're all about. Called the Live On The Level Tour it takes in a number of Lincoln venues plus venues in other towns. A full list of gigs is available at myspace.com/kensalrise. The guys gig at The Biv was recorded and live tracks will be available from this Friday (15 Feb) on their Myspace.

12.02.08 Metal outfit Arcanum release their debut EP this week. Entitled 'Hope Dies Here', it features five tracks (The Phoenix Rises, Prepare For Agony, Hope Dies Now, Ascension of Alpha and March to Deaths Door). The EP is available from gigs or contact the guys via myspace.com/arcanumuk where you can also hear some of the tracks

12.02.08 The Semi finals of the Big Bang Band Competition are nearly upon us. The first semi is on Sat 23 Feb and features: PlaguesFire, A Fallen Hero, Drive By Theory, ManBearPig and White On White. The Second semi lines up with Joy Riding Range, August Underground, Pennyless Ben, Kallous and Dead Sentinel. This will take place on Sat 1 Mar with the Grand Final the following week (8 March). Good luck to all the bands taking part.

11.02.08 Its good to let people know when something good is happening in town. Gaz Jenkins, formerly drummer with Clara Maass, is soon to travel to India for six weeks to help in projects such as re-bulding houses, planting tree's, teaching in schools and working in medical clinics. Gaz needed to raise the money to get there and that's where the good people of Lincoln stepped in. Dawn (from Aurora Promotions) offered to help run a night at the Traveller's rest, Nathan Fairweather offered his sound engineering skills, Steve Cowan helped with artwork and bands jumped in to play. Consequently on Saturday 15th March Clara Maass, Escape From This, Crotch Capers, Korrisv and The Naira Project will be entertaining the crowds. Entry is £3 adv or £4 on the door, with all proceeds going towards the charity.

11.02.08 Following on from their EP - Songs for the Underdog, The Frontline released their debut album this month. Called 'Off The Rail' it's available from gigs and their myspace. It includes 10 tracks recorded in Nottingham and is £4 from gigs or £5 via their site. myspace.com/thefrontlineuk

11.02.08 Industrial Techno outfit Korrosiv released their debut album Feb 1st. Called 'A State Of Terror' its released on the ThornCult label and is available from gigs or www.korrosiv.tk

08.02.08 Grantham based This Day Remains have made it through to perform at the live stages of Live & Unsigned, a national music competition, which this year had over 10,000 singers and bands across the country apply. For full story read the press release of visit myspace.com/thisdayremains

07.02.08 One Big Wellington Boot continue to bring some exciting bands to town. This weekend (Feb 9th and 10th) they have MV & EE and The Golden Road, two eclectic musicians from the American wilderness travelling the world with an amazing group of musicians including Mick Flower (vibracathedral orchestra/astral social club). Support comes from Beach Fuzz  (Manchester), The Doozer  (Cambridge) and Lincoln's own Owsley Sunshine and Worst Things Happen At Sea. Thats at Bar Fusion on Saturday; doors 8pm  £5 Entry
Then on sunday a FREE SHOW at the Horse and Groom, featuring Papier Tigre (France), noisey punky sonic youth/fugazi, Found Missing (Lincoln), Bruce-tality  (Lincoln) + one more tbc. Show starts ar 8pm

07.02.08 Nightvision have announced a comprehensive list of gigs over the coming months. "The aim for this year is to continue to gig further afield and hopefully in the larger cities and venues to spread the original rock gospel and also to be in a position to record and release their first LP.
Hopefully plenty of local rock fans will get along to Aurora Promotions Valentines Night Rock Massacre show at The Travellers Rest on Sat 16th Feb where Nightvision are headlining a six band line up. Nightvision will be including a couple of new original songs in their set and finishing off with a new cover version that Metallica fans will love." Gigs includeGrand Central In Manchester, The Big Arvo Festival and Wakefield's Snooty Fox. But check out the gig list for the entire list or visit nightvision1000.com

07.02.08 The next RaW shows are Sat 16th Feb with Cardboardbox + AfterGlow (Hull) + The Kelham Crisis (Sheff) + Phoenician, Then Dancing Lotus host their monthly Pillow Sessions (Part II) on Thurs 28th Feb plus guests. Sat 1st and 8th March are RaW's 2nd Birthday Party's Part 1 & 2 (they are 2, why not have 2!) more details at myspace.com/rawnights. Saturday nights at the Mezz are looking good in the coming weeks, with ex pats NoJunkNoSoul and Vinyl Collide making their way back to the city, plus bands are being confirmed for MezzFest 2 in May.

04.02.08 The Final Heat of the Big Bang Band Competition, organised by Aurora Promtions is this coming Saturday (9th Feb). The last heat finds Kallous, Joe Actually, Spatch, The Kaysound Fashion and Man Bear Pig battling for the final places in the two forthcoming Semi-Finals. Tickets are £6.00 on the door or £5.00 in advance. See Aurora's Myspace for full details

04.02.08 Any budding artists out there? LincolnBands are looking for a new logo to replace the one used on the LB Forum and myspace. The megaphone logo (left) is to remain, but we want more of a banner type that can be used on other sites, emails, posters etc. As the site is free, we really can't afford to pay a designer to come up with something. If you think you can come up with a design send it to . You won't get paid, but your design could end up all over the web. If we get a few, we'll let people decide which they think is best.

03.02.08 Apologies - due to problems with our Service Provider. we've been off-line for a few days. Al is now sorted and we'll be replying to emails and updating asap.

03.02.08 Sleaford based Sworrm may be heading off to Finland in the next few months. 'Kampas Records' are interested in doing an EP with Sworrm. Reversion (on Kampas Records) are going to be touring Finland later this year and hopefully Sworrm will be supporting them! The guys are looking for gigs (anywhere) in the run up to the proposed tour. If you can help visit myspace.com/sworrm. The guys have a number of dates lined up in Grantham, Louth and Boston, so you can catch them live.

03.02.08 Abi Moore is out and about in the county this month, with further gigs in March including Norwich and Leicester. For full details visit Abi's site AbiMoore.com

03.02.08 This month's Sandman magazine features two Lincoln gig reviews (Starter / The Silver Lakes / The Rays / The Flash Cars and The Living Daylights / A Fallen Hero / Disarray / Escape From This). Aurora Stripe are to have a feature in a forthcoming issue. Sandman magazine will be available this week from most Lincoln venues

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