Existentialism, Country music, putting on gigs ourselves, Sartre, Camus, polysics, fwd russia, atdi, Johnny Cash, Capdown, Elvis, Hazmat Modine, Guy Clarke, Tom Waits, Townes V.Zandt Malt Whisky, Absinthe, Hollywood Sky, Tom Waits and Electro acoustic music, Cage and Glass. can i say uffie too? Sky Larkin, the thermals, the research, Sebadoh, seafood ... manic street preachers, whisky.... tequilla..limeand of course dirty hyde park pizza's (ask us we'll recomend you a good en)
Sounds Like
a “self confessed car crash of Northern Indie pop punk”, with song titles such as “Fat single, and ready to mingle” “sandwiches” and the highly political dance floor filler “Hang the terrorist”. Every gig is a massive party, full of frenzy, passion and their struggle of belief which is reflected in their seriously lyrical undertones.
''some people say this sounds like we have lost our minds, they are probably right'
Record Label
un-co operative records
Type of Label
Indie
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We are DEMENTED TONKA TOYS FIGHTING CHICKENS IN THE DARK, and for what its worth you are proabably are one too, influenced primarily by examples of not what to do by so many terrible bands out there (some famous some not) who are so full of rubbish, we are honest about who we are. If you like us then fantastic come watch a show and have a beer with us, If not ure probably against us, fair enough..... then our work here is done.
Here is the forth comig shows at Rockers for July 2008 Tickets are on sale at www. ticketweb. co. uk and www. seetickets. com all these shows there is limited tickets left for please buy in advance to avoid dissappoinment with sold out shows on the night.
Make sure to make it out and don't miss out on some great July Shows
Tickets on Sale for August 1st August Junior Priest 3rd August The Erotics + Zem Motel 6th August 241ers (Ex Filaments) 12th August Intro5pect + Moral Dilemma 13th August Voodoo Glow Skulls 14th August Total Chaos 22nd August Pay*ola 27th August Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds )
Like fellow Liverpudlians Hot Club De Paris...with bouncy, choppy riffs and a very much danceable rhythm, synths swirl like a demented fairground ride while the boys perform fantastic, sing along harmonies. MAKE NOISE AND DANCE
Elks
Jerky post hardcore pop complete with rousing manic vocals. a bitn like Fugazi and Charlottefield FOOTBALL
Rotary Ten
Latest signings to Xtra Mile (home of Dartz!) "'If The Smiths had gone to college in the US this might have been their sound. Complex, melodic guitar entwines with an 'anthemic' chorus. Possible classic.' The Observer
Beat The Radar
"catchy vocal melodies with precise backing vocals on top of angst guitar and clever drums create a package for success" SANDMAN MAGAZINE
Either follow the links above or search "Ever Since The Lake Caught Fire" on iTunes.
"Produced by ¡Forward, Russia!'s Tom Woodhead, debut single A Fire Born In Dallas (released on the Pay For The Piano imprint) finds post-hardcore and prog influences welded together to create a sound that is both vulnerable and self-assured. Admittedly, the usual influences of Fugazi and At The Drive-In are worn pretty obviously, but the band are far more than mere copyists.
Indeed, at their single launch they offered an intense and impassioned performance, with snare cracks and upstrokes reverberating around the venue.
Ever Since The Lake Caught Fire, it would seem, have more than enough firepower in their sonic arsenal to kick some of the music world's feted young pretenders into touch. " The Metro
Diagram true to creationist specifications, although it does also contain mythological & ficticious creatures like haggis, yeti, griffins & satan... but I did the best I could! ;) john catsface
F O O T B A L L presents on Saturday 23rd February at Cafe Saki...
Itch "Itch are quite breathtakingly, pant-twitchingly awesome. Songs stop, start, fall over themselves, kick themselves up the arse, explode into cataclysmic bursts of energybefore suddenly veering off into seemingly irreconcilable tangents that seamlessyly reconcile themselves within the space of a few minutes" LeedsMusicScene.Net Influences include American Football and Cursive
Arms At Last "Arms At Last sound like what would happen if Dartz! and Hot Club De Paris had an affair." FuckingDance.blogspot.com
Spokes Beautiful epic post rock. Album of the month on BoomKat.com
Chrik make energetic tunes with just drums, cymbals, a guitar and a loop pedal.
Followed by a bit of a party to the likes of Sam Cooke, Why?, Otis Redding and Subtle.
It seems like years since the last Moorfest happened and to be honest I think the weather was very much a factor in whether people enjoyed themselves or not. Some thrived in the mud whilst others wept until their dads could pick them up. Moorfest is still carving an identity for itself and in the three years that it has been established I think I can say that the one thing that most people love about it is the friendly atmosphere, and this gig is a good opportunity to meet up with friends that perhaps you haven't seen since the festival, to make new friends, enjoy quality music, get a flavour of Moorfest if you haven't already been and also to talk to the organisers in order to give your opinions on how to improve the festival. We'll also be projecting your favourite photos that you've taken from previous Moorfests to create a live mashup that will adorn the walls of the Brudenell so please send them to bandsformoorfest@yahoo.co.uk and make sure that everyone in the picture is cool for you to use them like this.
There'll be much more to boot like gorgeous organic food, t-shirt stall, films and raffles to win tickets to Moorfest 4 which we're working on right now and aim to make it the best yet.
We really appreciate your continued support in making Moorfest what it is and hope to see you all there.
January 26th @ TJ's Of Woodhouse,Leeds (Woodhouse Lib)
This event welcomes anyone young or old from any scene whether it be Ska, Indie, Mod, Scooter, Skinhead, Hippies, Townies, Trendys, anyone who loves music & wants to dance! No Discrimination!
Check out our new music player, 10 Royal Vendetta tracks added for your listening pleasure :)
Full List Of Future Gigs
28 Dec 2007 Escobar Wakefield 4 Jan 2008 Tea Time Shuffle @ The HIFI Club Leeds, Northeast 16 Jan 2008 The Northern Monkey Leeds 26 Jan 2008 P.I.E @ The Cardigan Arms Leeds 28 Feb Verve, Leeds
If you like what you hear, spread the word about the band :)
Both Me & Roxy would love to see you at our crimbo do but if you can't make it we wish you all a Merry Christmas & New Year and thank you for all your support in 2007, see you next year! Big Loves Nadine & Roxy xxxxx
Well played last night guys! I can safely say I've not seen anything like it before, cheesegrater is now added to the list of weird instruments used at the night! Quality gig allround!
yeah some of them came out alright. just got to finish sorting them out then will stick them on facebook good last gig i though. was fighting back the tears though... x
Come and support the Trouble at 'Mill night at The Burley Liberal Club this Saturday night which will include live music and DJ sets. Proceeds are kindly being donated to Cloth Cat so massive thanks from us for their help. It's £3 in on the door and open til late
