Posts by Month: September 2011

Gig: Chris De Burgh

On 12/10/2011 @Bridgewater Hall

The ‘Moonfleet’ world tour commences in the UK during April, 2011, travelling across Europe and beyond throughout the year and into 2012. … Read on

Gig: The Rainband

On 21/10/2011 @FAC215

With the launch of their debut EP, The Prodigal, The Rainband want to wrestle music back from the soulless and the fakes.Founded in 2009 by lead singer Martin Finnigan and guitarist Phil Rainey – who made his name with Peter Hook’s cult combo Monaco – they were completed last year … Read on

Gig: System Fault

On 14/10/2011 @FAC215

Following their recent signing and an exhaustive national tour, SYSTEM FAULT return to their home turf for a huge home-coming headline show back in familiar surroundings! SYSTEM FAULT are a band that just can’t be pigeon-holed, and their relentless energy on stage and unique and edgy frontman make them one … Read on

Gig: Die So Fluid

On 07/11/2011 @Alter Ego

Die So Fluid are the modern incarnation of a ‘power trio’. Their sonic identity possesses  the muscle of metal, the angular cheekbones of post-punk and the bittersweet heart of grunge.  They are part of a new generation of rock bands who chose to turn down signing a traditional record deal … Read on

Gig: The Dykeenies

On 29/10/2011 @Alter Ego

The Dykeenies are three brothers and two friends from Cumbernauld intent on taking over the universe via the medium of popular music…

Formed in late 2005, the band sold out their first ever gig (at the ABC2 in Glasgow) and became the first band signed to the King Tuts Recordings … Read on

Gig: &U&I

On 20/10/2011 @Alter Ego

When you devote 10 years of your life taking a “pretty weird math rock” band such as Blakfish from 4 mates playing in their music room at school to travelling the UK, Europe, Japan and America, just to see it all thrown away what do you do?
Pick yourself up, … Read on

Gig: Maybeshewill

On 19/10/2011 @Alter Ego

Maybeshewill are an Instrumental band based in Leicestershire, UK. They are James Collins (drums), Matt Daly (keyboards) John Helps (guitar), Robin Southby (guitar) and Jamie Ward (bass). They’ve worked tirelessly over the last five years through endless touring, three studio albums and an EP to build a loyal and enthusiastic … Read on

Gig: The Violet May

On 06/10/2011 @Alter Ego

With loud and lunatic tunes, leaving many a venue battered and bruised across the UK, audiences seemed hooked on the energy produced by a band in its raw stages. Singer Chris McClure’s aggresive charm is backed by the rough-edged guitar work of John Kubicki & Jono How, while the rhythm … Read on

Gig: Silent Screams

On 18/10/2011 @

Silent Screams are on their way up and are fast becoming a big name on the UK circuit having just signed to hotly tipped new record label from GHOST MUSIC which is the new venture from Ghostfest.

Previously unsigned, the band have racked up some seriously impressive credentials during their

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Gig: Shadows Chasing Ghosts

On 02/10/2011 @Satans Hollow

If you haven’t already heard of London post-hardcore/screamo band Shadows Chasing Ghosts, you soon will. They’re ready to blast their way into your ears in 2011, with plans for more tours and record releases. They start the year with live dates in Belgium, then a UK tour with the … Read on