The Turk - Guitar + Vocals
Wolfboy - Bass + Vocals
The Jof - Guitar + Vocals
Aslan - Drums
Gangsta Keys - Keys
The Boatman - Alto Sax
Uncle Belm - Tenor Sax
Belmroy Henry - Kazoo
Influences
The Specials, UB40, Sex Pistols, Lee Scratch Perry, Reel Big Fish, Bob Marley, King Tubby, Fat Fready's Drop, Brian Wilson, Louis Armstrong, Michael Jackson, Oasis, Verve, Blur, Ocean Colour Scene, Elvis, James Brown, The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Steve Ray Vorne, BB King, Ray Charles, The Kinks, The Beatles, The Beat, Metalica, Gun's n Roses, Life itself, Booze, alchohol and drink...
360 is made up of 8 musicians who have been together for quite a while, but have now been settled into their present incarnation for the last 2 years.
They are a “live” band, bringing excitement to the stage and transmitting that to the audience, who never fail to pick it up and run with it for all they are worth.
All their material is original – most of which is written by their guitar-playing singer Ross Lydon.
First hearing is noted for the influence of reggae and ska to their music, but upon listening further, you quickly begin to realise that there is more. More melody, more catches and more rock.
Regulars on the live Midlands circuit, 360 have graced the stages of numerous festivals, including Glastobury 2008, Beach Break Live 2007 and 2008, Shambala, Big Green Gathering, The Vale and Eastern Haze.
This year we have played Glastonbury and Beach Break Live again, and headlined at The Vale for a second time, and will be playing at Secret Garden Party, Bloom Festival and Field View festival.
Our aim to break-out of only playing the Midland scene is coming to fruition, with gigs in London at the Half Moon, The Dublin Castle and The Hope and Anchor.
Recent recording sessions with esteemed Midlands-based producers Gavin Monaghan (Editors, Kings of Leon, The Twang) and Bob Lamb (UB40, Ocean Colour Scene) have unlocked the undoubted potential within the band, giving the boys a platform on which to build, as they take the next steps on their musical journey… The results of the session with Gavin are available for you to hear on this site.
Time To Pick Your Poison: Heaven in High Heels or Hell on Earth.
Welcome to the darkest summer in the history of Birmingham burlesque, and the culprit behind this black summer? None other than Gehenna of the Silk Stocking Striptease Show. However, never fear, bringing the light to the event will be Angel LaVey of the Silk Stocking Striptease Show. Whether you want something, light and comical or dark and deviant, the 9th Silk Stocking Striptease Show will have something for you. Pick your poison, light or dark, we have it all and we guarantee to satisfy your cravings.
The Silk Stocking Striptease Show Nine will be taking place on the 8th of August 2009 at The Flapper Pub. Tickets will cost you £7.50 in advance from www.birminghamburlesque.com and will be on sale until midday on the 8th of August. You will be able to buy tickets on the door at £9 each, subject to availability. The doors to the show open at 7:30pm and the show will begin at 8:30pm.
The Silk Stocking Striptease Show is sponsored by WWW.SMELLYOURMUM.COM offensive slogan t-shirts
“Friday night at BASE STUDIOS in Stourbridge we film
bands and musicians who come down to play the OPEN MIC and we
make promotional videos for FREE. Just turn up at 7pm to play the OPEN MIC. Filming begins at 7pm.
There's always a crew there. The Bar opens at 7pm too and if you want more
people in your video then bring a crowd down with you (It makes your videos
look better)” - Nick
Interview: Camera: Andy Watts
Music clip Director/editor/camera: Nick J.Townsend
Hey.Just to let ya know if you have any gigs coming up I'm still doing gig photography for only £30(not for too much longer though).Also doing portraiture/promo and documentary.I've added some new examples recently so have a look to see if you like it.Let me know if ya want owt doing.Cheers.Thanks for the add if I havent said so before.
awesome to see you guys again, thanks for coming down and playing my only criticism is that when you play before us im so knackered because ive used all my energy skanking to your tunes! loadsa love and see you at beach break for a beer x
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