AND BIG THANKS to everyone who has contributed to Hoffman Sloth over the years, these people are....
Grant Hawley (2003)
The very first bass player when we first started!
Simon Cave (2003-2005)
Original singer/songwriter and lyricist, thanks Si and here's to all the Jules Tissard!
Chris 'Shrimp the ostrich' Smith (2004 – 2005)
Bass player number 2 and purveyor of my favourite phrase 'it'al be alright'!
Nacho Jase (2006-2008)
Long standing Bassist No. 3, the man gave us a new meaning to the word 'party'.
Chris 'Dr. Monkey' Wright (2008-2009)
No less than our 4th Bass player and darn nice bloke!
And of course all the wonderful people that have listened, partied and cried with us over the years! Be sure to come to Champions on Weds 14th October 09!!!!
Influences
Maiden,
Anthrax,
Green Day,
Guns' n 'Roses,
Doobie Brothers,
DAD,
Span,
Skynyrd,
AC/DC,
Slayer,
Backyard Babies,
Wildhearts
CALLING ALL OPEN MIC ARTISTS... NEWS...LAUNCH PARTY!!!
A BRAND NEW WEEKLY "OPEN MIC NIGHT" LAUNCHES THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER AT THE GREEN ROOM / PORTMAN
HOSTED BY "NACHO JASE"
HOUSE GUITARS & INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE TO PLAY RECORD YOUR LIVE PERFORMANCES ON TO A CD*
FREE NACHO'S @ LAUNCH PARTY
FREE ENTRY 8PM Please arrive early to get your name down on the chalkboard
It's my Birthday too so please bring expensive gifts & cakes...
Hope to see you...Keep It Sweet & Keep music live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget "REVOLVING DOORS" Open Mic Night Every Tuesday @ O'Neill's, Bournemouth from 9pm : Free Entry
THE HAND - Banjo & kora based folky lushness ICHI - Incredible, hilarious one-man-band from Japan! LITTLE BOAT - local loop-pedal/bird-box genius Plus solo sets from Racheal and Wig of The Hand Plus! Bring a small drawing/aahtwork if you want it to be framed and swapped for someone else's in the Art Crime raffle!
DEADHEADS GET READY TO PARTY HEARTY WITH FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY~ROOTSTAND~IFDAKAR,AND MORE! Hey now! The 3Gs ('aka Grateful Garcia Gathering), is returning back to the Camp NCN Venue in beautiful Black River Falls Wisconsin July 30th though August 2nd 2009 where it all began over 6 years ago! A grateful place where Garcia fans will be gathering! It also marks the celebration of Jerry Garcia's 67th Birthday, plus the 14th Anniversary of Jerry's untimely passing. We have leased the campground venue for July 30th though August 3rd 2009 for our 6th annual music festival.
Other great music festivals have hosted at this venue such as Weedstock, Farmapalooza, Big Wu Family Reunion, Campout Roots Festival,just to name a few!
Artists included: Family Groove Company, Rootstand, Ifdakar, Boney Fingers, Baghdad SCUBA Review, Fungus Garden Reverb, Jam and the Playground Kids, In the Dark, MMC Trio, Elf Lettuce, Vinny Weible & Soul Logic, Groovitational Pull, The Reggie, Grateful Beth and the Volunteers, The Bar Tab Band, John Statz, Mr. Cab Driver, Brok'n Arrow, Greyleaf, and more Jambands to be added soon!
Our friends at Mystix Toyz will be on board at the 3G's for tons of family fun with juggling demonstrations, including juggling workshops, face painting, kids parades, plus drum circles and fire dance jams every night
BOURNEMOUTH INK : 6TH & 7TH JUNE TATTOO CONVENTION
The Opera House 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, BH1 4BH
Tattoo Demonstrations Aerial Performances Live Music Competitions Special Guests Burlesque Shows Installations Bars/Chill out areas Piercing stalls Markets After Party