Tag Archives: Gigs

Joe Strummer - memories of a punk music icon

Joe Strummer by Milek

I became aware of Joe Strummer way back in 1977. I was about 13 years old and at the right age for a teenage rebellion. Yeah, punk rock came along and killed any chance of educational qualifications. I was going to gigs in Portsmouth, England...This is when I saw The Clash live for the first time [...] Continue reading

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The Twang - Salt n Pepa get Twangoed on revamped "Push the Ghosts" + tour dates

The Twang

If 2006 was all about promise for The Twang, 2007 has been all about delivery. Tipped by seemingly everyone at the start of the year, the five lads from Birmingham set about living up to such extravagant praise from the off whilst keeping their feet firmly on the ground [...] Continue reading

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Transfer interview

Transfer

San Diego, California based band Transfer has, lucky for us, caught our attention here at Band Weblogs. The boys have managed to write and record one of THE BEST songs that I've heard this year. Read the interview! [...] Continue reading

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Manchester Orchestra, Annuals tour dates + vinyl release, video

Annuals - Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra and Annuals are proud to announce a 20-date co-headlining tour beginning October 26th, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. As a special exclusive to the upcoming touring partnership, Manchester Orchestra and Annuals have created a limited edition 7-inch for fans attending the shows [...] Continue reading

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Rosie Oddie, Douglas James Hall at The Paradise, London

Rosie Oddie joins Douglas James Hall for the Every Other Sunday acoustic night at The Paradise (by way of Kensal Green), 21st October 2007. London promoters Funkstain promotions always brings you the best in acoustic madness to brighten up our … Continue reading

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Super Furry Animals Hey Venus! "Run-Away" single, video + tour dates

Super Furry Animals

"Run-Away" is the second single to be taken from the Super Furry Animals' latest and highly acclaimed album, 'Hey Venus!' and is set for release in the UK on October 29, 2007 on Rough Trade [...] Continue reading

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Super Volcano to play CMJ Music Festival at Luna Lounge Brooklyn, NY

Super Volcano

Come out for the opening night of the CMJ Music Marathon for Super Volcano - we are performing Tuesday October 16th, 2007 at 10:30pm at the Luna Lounge in Brooklyn, Williamsburg [...] Continue reading

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King Creosote and Ruarri Joseph review - Carling Academy Oxford

King Creosote

Last night I went to the King Creosote and Ruarri Joseph gig at the Carling Academy in Oxford. It was a great night of entertainment. Read the review! [...] Continue reading

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Paul Steel cancels UK tour due to fractured metatarsal

Paul Steel

The all-too common curse of England's top footballers - the dreaded fractured metatarsal - has now struck down your favourite psychedelic pop warrior, Paul Steel. At his recent Electric Ballroom gig in London, Mr Steel was enthusiastically [...] Continue reading

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Fair to Midland tour dates with Chevelle and Serj Tankian + video

Fair To Midland

Kerrang has called Fair to Midland "utterly captivating" and the LA Times has praised them for their "potent emotional hard rock." They are currently being featured in October's issue of Alternative Press [...] Continue reading

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