Great Bear
General Info
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Genre: Alternative / Indie / Rock
Location Stoke Newington London, UK
Profile Views: 40242
Last Login: 1/13/2011
Member Since 9/14/2005
Type of Label Major
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Bio
.. .. .. .. .. ..CHECK OUT AN INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND IN THE STIMULUS RESPOND MAGAZINE AT ..WWW.STIMULUSRESPOND.COM..... .. .. .."...One of London's finest rising talents..".. .. Unearthed Treasures.. .. "...One of the bands to look out this year..." .. .. The Independent.... .. .. .. After bursting onto the London live circuit in 2004 with their own very distinctive sound and winning over the hearts and souls of many a young and brave indie gig goer the band have gone from strength to strength. They soon got to work honing their studio skills when asked by several major labels to demo material... ..Whilst continuously fine tuning their sound 2006 saw the band moving further a field for gigs. Having demo tracks picked up by University radio stations they soon developed a strong and loyal student following and have played a lot of very lively Student Union gigs around the country and even ventured across the channel for some gigs in France. Radio play soon followed with the demo track “Man of the Moment” winning the unsigned competition on the indie rock station Xfm. Another great track “Turn you loose” was discovered by a keen eared documentary producer at a gig in London and was featured on the sound track to the documentary movie “Shadow Company”. The song 'Mary' was chosen by two separate guest listener djs on BBC six music and somehow even made its way onto Spanish Radio!.. ..The band announced themselves to a larger audience at the beginning of 2007 with the release of debut single ‘Shame’, produced by Placebo and Radiohead producer Phil Vinnal, on their own label Onto the Tracks. The single was launched with an instore gig at Fopp’s flagship store in Central London. The promo video for ‘Shame’ was a force of it's own with it's stark look and intriguing narrative and was loved by fans and the industry alike whilst having been made on a shoestring budget. The band enjoyed being closely involved in the process. ‘Shame’ reached national audiences when it was play listed on BBC 6 and featured on the Steve Lamacq show... ..Great Bear are currently working on their debut album and can't wait to get gigging again soon... .. .. ..CONTACTS:.. ..To contact the band, simply use myspace... ....To contact management please e-mail:.. greatbearmail "AT" btinternet "DOT" com .. .. .. .. .. ..For news updates and the chance to win guest list entry to gigs, join the Great Bear mailing list. enter email address.. .. .. ...... .... .. .... .. .. ....Hosting by YMLP.com.... .. .. -
Members
.. .. ..Jack - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar.. Wizza - Lead Guitar .. Michael - Bass Guitar.. Jack Jr. - Drums,B.Vocals .. .. .. .... .. .. .. ...... ..To download, click a link below.. .. ..iTunes.... .. wippit... .. .. .. To order the limited edition 7" vinyl featuring SHAME and FINGERTIPS, click a link below.. .. ..www.puregroove.co.uk.... .. Rough Trade.. .. .. .. .. ..SHAME - VIDEO.. .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -
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Great Bear 'Shame'
03:20 | 449 plays | Feb 13 2007
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4 Songs | Sep 21, 2008












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10 of 346MoreHey dudes...how is it going? On the next few days you'll receive a brand new Le Provocateur mix of the track "Man of the Moment"!
Take care
K
....and I still maintain that 'Take It Like A Man' is a winning single.
What about ye? Hope all is well with you boys, what are the Bear up to?
I say fellas, in the words of The 'Oo...Let's see Action! Or was it Acton? Anyway, it's time to muster the phlegm and stiffen up the sinews and get out there and Rock like the degenerate mofo's you clearly are.
Thanks for the add.
Love n hugs from "The Bear on the Beeb"
Xanthe Bearman @ BBC Essex
Hey guys, just showing some love......I hope the New Year brings you all you wish for and more! Melanie xx
Hey guys - how are you? Finally trying to get our Myspace act together - have put up our first track (a punky ska song called "Don't Make Me Cry") - hope you're all well, will probably see most of you at the w'end! Maddy xx
Yes...I do wanna be in your band and, good lord, I want to take you by the hand too. How very precient of you young Jack. It begs the question though, what ever did happen to my diary? bastard
How's it going guys? Release "Take it like a man" in March and i'll guarantee it Top 20. Now is the time..........
Lovin 'My Band' guys!
Hopefully one day I'll have something of yours to put on 'My iPod' in return for the years of support and shameless plugging!
Keep up the good work x