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Thursday, 29 July 2010

April 09

24.04.09 Please note: We've been advised that the Smash The Statues / This Routine Is Hell / Stuff N Junk Inc / Bilboa gig scheduled for tonight at the Duke of Wellington has been cancelled.

25.04.09 Steve Cowan has recently finished a new Skyhaze mini album. Entitled 'Dawn of the Vetala', it is available as a free download at myspace.com/therealskyhaze. This is the first Skyhaze project for some time as Steve has been busy with his other projects including the recently demised FearOfHatred and The Naira Project.

24.04.09 Scorpion Studios on Allenby industrial estate (end of Monks Road), offers affordable rehearsal and recording rooms. Run by Alex Wells, the studio has been in operation since 2005. Visit Scorpion's myspace myspace.com/scorpion_studios_lincoln for full details.

20.04.09 Hot BC have been added to the bill at The Bivouac (Miller's Arms) this coming Saturday (May 25th). They join headliners This City (from Brighton and recently signed to Epitaph) and Tripdown Project.

20.04.09 Dancing Lotus are no longer playing at The Engine Shed this Friday (24th May). DUe to unforeseen circumstances they won't be on the bill which still includes Taio Cruz and Sway. There will also be a number of DJ's on the night.

20.04.09 Knock Out Kaine are through to the finals of the Battle For Bloodstock competition which is being held at Yardbirds in Grimsby on Saturday May 9th. As with the semi finals they are putting on mini buses for anyone who wants to attend. Cost of entry is £4 and return ticket on one of the minibuses £4. See their myspace for ticket and coach details.

19.04.09 Phoenician release a six track EP on May 4th. Two tracks - 'Fulgrim' and '07' - are available for preview at their myspace. The EP will be available at gigs or go to myspace.com/phoenicianuk

19.04.09 The Charge have a new drummer. Chris Naughton has become the newest member. Alex from The Charge says "He is a fantastic drummer with a wealth of experience. His contribution and vision for music is already paying dividends towards the bands new material. Once we are all up to speed (which at this rate will not be long at all) we will be back out amongst it, all over the place!" myspace.com/jointhecharge

19.04.09 This year's Beltaine Bash takes place at The Jolly Brewer on Monday 4th May (Bank Holiday). So far bands lined up to play include: Hyper Snyper, DeTonal State, Syren, Reasons For Rumours and Bullet Proof

18.04.09 Eastroad's move to the capital a couple of years back appears to be paying dividends. So far this year they are down to play three festivals, as well as frequent gigs around London, including The Borderline and The Betsy Trotwood for Alan McGee. You can catch up with the guys at Strummer Camp 2009, Guilfest (third time they've appeared at this festival) and a return visit to this year's Glastonbury. More info at myspace.com/eastroad

15.04.09 Doomy alternative metal project Phostonise have an EP available. Having taken two years from conception to completion, the guys are pleased with the result, which can be downloaded for free at their myspace site (myspace.com/phostonise)

14.04.09 The Brewer Community Arts Group ran a three day digital festival in July last year streamed live from the beer garden at the Jolly Brewer. "It was an epic weekend and all the musicians involved received a dvd of their performance to use for demo purposes." They had approx 4000 hits on our sites and the festival was viewed in Germany, Spain, Ireland and throughout England. The BCAG hope to repeat the Webstock experience in July this year.

To this end they are running a fundraising gig upstairs at the Duke of Wellington, 15th May 2009 with 3 quality acts IO (formerly Soundforge), Diamond El Fonsbrook and the Dead Baby Parade and the mighty Jon Gomm headlining. Tickets are only £5:00 and can be purchased on the door on the evening. Doors open at 7: 30

12.04.09 All The Music hosts Little Imp & The Rafters plus more bands on the 24th of April at the Mezz Bar.

These events are to happen every last Friday of the month. Due to the venue license you need to be either a student or member to access these FREE events. Either bring proof along to the night i.e. student card or contact using the details below to arrange a free membership card.info@allthemusic.co.uk
Tommie: 07545453030. Further info at www.allthemusic.co.uk

12.04.09 CD and Record Fair next Saturday (18th April). The fair might be the place to pick up those "hard to find vinyls, or that tune you just heard on the radio! Records and CD's from 50p to £50!"

The fair starts at 9.00am at St Andrews Hall on Garmston Street.

11.04.09 PLEASE NOTE: The Brakes gig scheduled for this evening at The Knight's Building has been relocated to The Miller's Arms. Due to an issue with the college principal, the event could not go ahead at the original venue, so Steve at Bivouac has re-located the gig to ensure it goes ahead. Same bands (Brakes, The Voluntary Butler Experience, Joe Actually and The Mark 9's), just a different venue.

06.04.09 Gutshot, the new six piece punk outfit featuring ex and current members of Escape From This and Chain Gangs amongst others have a number of gigs lined up. They are playing in a forthcoming Battle Of The Bands (21 Apr), supporting The Shuffle from Macclesfield (24 Apr) at The Millers and Rogues Nightclub in Horncastle (3rd Jun). Further listings available at myspace.com/gutshotuk

05.04.09 The heats of the Aurora promoted Big Bang Bad Competition are over, with all semi-final places won. Sat 18th Apr sees Dirty As Muck, I Did Last Night , DefNation, Curse and Bruce Tality battle it out for a place in the final. The following Saturday (25th) sees Kallous, When The Button Switches, Industry, Root and Last Promise vie for the final positions. The Final will take place on Saturday 9th May. All events take place at The Duke Of Wellington

03.04.09 The Dana Wylie Band are returning to Lincoln to play The Jolly Brewer on Saturday May 9th. They were based near Stamford for a couple of years though they've spent most of the last couple of years touring in Canada and Asia. They will also be playing at The Voodoo Lounge, in Stamford, Friday, May 29th. Further info at www.danawylie.net or see press release

03.04.09 Friday 10th April at Mezz Bar will witness ‘It’s a Good Friday Rock n Roll Fancy Dress Party’ with a return to Lincoln for Vinyl Collide’s Stu Wright, performing alongside Owsley Sunshine’s Zeph Brown as The Marvelous Hearts. myspace.com/themarveloushearts Joining the line up are Indie Rock n Roll Covers Band Fuzzy Musket (Facebook page)
Featuring Johnny & Fred from Kensal Rise. This fun packed evening also welcomes former Sonic Sounds Jim who will be joined on the decks by Owsley Sunshine’s Baxter. Doors 8pm, £2 Entry via Private Guest Here Facebook  or register on entry and pay on the door, oh and dress up as your favourite Rock Star/Icon…!

02.04.09 Another last minute gig announced at The Duke Of Wellington. This one is on Friday 3rd April and The Rafters headline. Support comes from One Strike Left and The Eccentrics. Doors open at 8.00pm and its free entry

02.04.09 Dirty As Muck who will be releasing more recording soon have a number of gigs coming up over the next month. 11th April - The Library Bar, (11th Apr), The Duke (Battle Of The Bands Semi Finals) (18th Apr), 30th April - Siren FM live session during the day, then Millers Arms with Youves and Brontide. The Bell, Weston Hills near Spalding (May 3rd), and The Shed, Leicester (26th May). For details, visit www.myspace.com/dirtyasmuck.

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