We have previously shared a stage with these talented musicians; Michael Haywood (on saxophone, violin, whistle), Chris Minnis (a bit of everything) and Becca Evans (saxophone)
Influences
Too much to mention. Talking Heads, The Fall, Orange Juice, Electrelane, Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Kate Bush, Los Campesinos!, David Bowie, Battles, Final Fantasy, Rush, Modest Mouse, Velvet Underground, Blondie, Prince, Interpol, Fleetwood Mac, You Say Party! We Say Die, Love is All
Sounds Like
"Unashamedly pop" Ian Todd, BAD ROBOT
"A great and ambitious band" Daniel Clifford, THE CRACK MAGAZINE
"A band that are ticking all the right boxes" James Clark, BBC RADIO NEWCASTLE
"A whole bag of telescopes and cameras, truth and magic tricks from the North East of England. All kinds of wizards of twiddliness and strange coloured beats and saxophones and brushed rhythms. Two girls, two boys, strange Englishness and voices to entice you in to their mysteriously exotic tent and gongs and a slight 1920’s feel" ORGAN MAGAZINE
We are 2 boys and 1 girl from the North-East of England who formed in February 2006. We play; 1 electric guitar, 1 acoustic guitar, 1 bass, 1 drum kit, 4 cymbals, 1 hi-hat, 1 rc-20 loop pedal, 1 cowbell and a selection of pots and pans. Throw in 2 voices and a spoon full of sugar to help the music go down.
Contact: Please direct all enquiries to claire@jackal.demon.co.uk
that was probably Pop's fault with his hyper distortion. Getting a decent sound outdoors is tricky though i think. Yeah i got a bit of money thrown at me but not enough to sustain the day's drinking
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Day / Weekend Tickets available in person from Piccadilly Records and online from Ticketline, seetickets and wegottickets
CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE... NINE BLACK ALPS KID BRITISH WAVE MACHINES MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE THE TRAVELLING BAND TEN BEARS THE VORTEX THE MAYBES KARIMA FRANCIS THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP FRAZER KING CASIO KID GIDEON CONN THE GAY BLADES THE WHISKYCATS TEN BEARS ..... with around 200 bands over the weekend
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Activities begin at 1pm at The Place, in Athenaeum St, Sunniside, with Maximo Park’s Duncan Lloyd's 'Songwriting Masterclass'.
Jim Mawdsley, CEO of Generator and Director of The Evolution Festival leads a 'Live Music Promoter Workshop' from 3pm.
Then, from 6pm, an A&R panel session will take place featuring reps from 1965 Records, EMI, Universal and XL Records.
The SMF AGM will directly precede the A&R session.
If your music requires attention, bring along a CD to receive individual feedback on a first come-first served basis!!!!
Following the day’s events at The Place, The White Room in Holmeside will host the evening’s live show, featuring Frankie & The Heartstrings, U-U, The Wooden Spoons and Widows. Doors open at 8pm.
Admission for all events is free but limited and subject to advance booking. For more information contact joe@generator.org.uk or call 0191 2450099 ext 4 or The Sunderland Music Forum on 01915671777.
Really enjoyed your set too! Your recordings are class aswell... in places it reminds me a little bit of the World/Inferno Friendship Society, main difference being they have about 15 members...
Anybody fancy joining Squares. need guitarist aged between 18-24. must be committed, and enthusiastic and willing to rehearse twice a week. Debut album coming out in a few months.<br /><br />contact.<br />www.myspace.com/squaresmusic.<br />markgibsonmanagement@hotmail.co.uk<br />or leave a nice facebook message.<br /><br />all correspondence favourable. unlike Ringo Starr.
hey sexy badger it's jimmy the fingers... i've got a tune out called grace you can buy it on itunes and a whole host of others including beatport and amazon... check out the video to get you in the mood.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRLv_KkkKiQ it's all on me profile have a gander! love and squidgy kisses jimmy the fingers xxx
ooh i shall definitely try. haven't seen you's in ages. I'm out on friday celebrating my mates divorce so it depends on how much mulah I have left over.
I'm ok. Got a job now. Me work? Can you believe it?
Are you coming to the Sunderland Music Forum meeting tonight at 'The Place', in Sunniside? It starts at 6pm, and give us all a chance to discuss what's going on musically in Sunderland. There will also be a chance to network over a bite of buffet and a drink afterwards.
After that, there is a great gig on at The White Room. It's The Chapman Family, The Angloform, plus Billy Bloodaxe, at The White Room from 8pm.
Hi Cheap Antiques, Our debut album 'Hope Is Not Enough' has been nominated for the XFM New Music Award 2009. Please vote for us at www.xfm.co.uk/newmusicaward if you like the album. Thanks! Sam & rtP
Hello there, assuming you're not too busy rolling eggs down hills and munching on chocolate, how'd you like to play THE ZOO's first all day event at the white room on easter sunday? We've just confirmed Artrocker magazine faves Violet Violet from Norwich to headline. It promises to be a spiffing day. Go on, say yes.
It's our SMF monthly meeting next Wednesday 14th Jan at the City Library on Fawcett St at 6pm. Please try and make it along and share your thoughts, ideas or queries about Music in Sunderland.
After the meeting, there is a free showcase gig at The White Room featuring Absorb, Your New Escape Plan, Saint and The Cynics, plus Dead Miles. It's free entry and starts at 7pm.
Minutes to previous meetings are now online along with our Constitution and a list of Committee members and all forum members. Check out our Blog for details.
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