Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Counting Crows, Audioslave, Rage Against The Machine, Chris Cornell - solo, Jack Johnson, Matt Costa, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Stone Gossard - solo, Simon & Garfunkel, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, John Frusciante, Primus, Joe Satriani, Alice In Chains, Kula Shaker, Faith No More, Janes Addiction, Frank Zappa, Blind Melon, Donovan Frankenreiter, ALO, Ben Harper, Megadeth, Metallica, Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, Pink Floyd, The Who, Soul Asylum, Dave Pirner - solo, Tom Petty, Screaming Trees, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Bee Gees, Stewboss, The Byrds, Manic Street Preachers, Cherry Ghost, Rufus Wainwright, Mr Hudson & The Library, Ben's Brother, George Formby (Turned out nice again!), and loads of others which I'll remember later.
I've been playing the guitar now for 15 years, I started writing songs almost straight away, mainly because I found it so hard to play any body else's songs. I taught myself how to play (after a couple of lessons from my sister, where we threatened to kill each other), I bought myself an AC/DC tablature book and attempted to learn the songs. It wasn't long before I formed a band with my best friend and proceeded to write songs with them, we (the Sick Puppets) got a few gigs in the local area and wowed the critics (okay maybe not!), after a couple of years I left and formed another band called Halfway House, I ended up singing in the band (not through choice primerily, only because no-one else wanted to). We played a mixture of original songs and covers including the majority of the Beatles' Sgt Pepper album. We recorded two albums and an EP of original material, some of which can now be heard at www.myspace.com/halfwayhouse1. As well as appearing at numerous venues in the local area we also managed to get through to the semi-final of the 'Echo Star Trail'. Unfortunately the band kind of drifted apart and we all went our seperate ways. I decided to continue on my own and currently perform my own material around the Bournemouth area and can often be seen at various open-mic nights (when my car is working!), I also gig in a duo called Dishevelled, singing acoustic covers, and have just joined another band Last Train to NEASDEN (it's a long story) with my good friend Martine learning some covers, writing some songs (in the words of the late great British Rail 'we're getting there') check out our myspace: www.myspace.com/lasttraintoneasdon
'Fate for Opportunity' is the title of my debut solo album, which received positive reviews from the local press (Wessex Muse Magazine, Bournemouth Echo etc.) I have also appeared on two radio stations in an attempt to promote my material (Echo FM & wessex FM). I have just completed an EP (containing 4 new original songs) called Politicians, Thieves & Poets, and hope to record a full album sometime this year.
My main musical influences are Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beatles, Rage Against the Machine and numerous others which people may not suspect when first hearing my songs.
3 Reasons to Record at ITG I In a separate building, not a bedroom or part of a house. Okay, it's “in the garden” of a house, but it's a detached, purpose built studio, soundproofed from the outside to around 90db, acoustically treated inside with a separate live and control room. Remember, if the acoustics in the room are not right, no amount of equipment will ever fix it. T Tons of industry standard equipment, not home studio toys. For example the RME Fireface 800 is one of the top of range digital audio interfaces recording up to 192Khz ( not that you need it ) with almost no latency at all. That combined with Neumann/Rode vocal/instrument mics and things are looking good. G Good value for money. We are not the cheapest and we are proud of that fact. We charge a mid-range price that enables us to offer the kind of after session support needed. Ask any previous customer and they will tell you how much trouble w
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
THE OPERA HOUSE 570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, BH1 4BH
Bournemouth Ink is a complete tattooing experience, showcasing some of the best talent from Dorset and the UK. The convention is the first in Bournemouth and will be hosted at the impressive Opera House, playing host to features such as : ......................................................................
Live Tattooing & performances from...
The Amazing Ari: Aerialist The Vivid Angel The Transmutants - Japanese freak show The Transmutants - Vaudeville Burlesque show The Transmutants - Walkabouts The Pariah Circus ......................................................................
Main Stage : Live Music from...
The Destroyers: 15 piece European burlesque folk rock Dusty Cuts: Upbeat Ska and Scratch The Longest Day: Alternative Rock for a new generation Jack Rabbit Blood: GarageRawkindeltabluesabillypun Poison Whiskey: Southern State rock and blues Si Genaro: Balladeer and beatbox The Genaro Project: Groovy funky rocky reggae Big Face Reggae ......................................................................
"So Nacho" Live Music Showcase & "Revolving Doors" Open Mic presents :
SAT 6TH JUNE... 12.15 pm : Si Genaro 1.00 pm : Laura Charms 1.30 pm : Jesserit 2.00 pm : Jonez 2.30 pm : Si Crockett 3.00 pm : Dita's Dream 3.30 pm : Upsyndrome 7 4.00 pm : Phil King 4.30 pm : Bob Fletcher 5.00 pm : Ant (Dusty Cuts) 5.30 pm : Nacho Jase + Jonty 6.00 pm : Lucy Davis 6.30 pm : Hoffman Sloth
Hi Phil thanks for a great set at our Breakthrough gig on Saturday. Everyone I've spoken to really enjoyed the night. I'll be playing a track from each of the acts in the show tonight, and, if I remember, will be putting up some of the pix from the gig after the show. Hope your one eared deafness has resolved! :-) Cheers
Hi how you doing? If your free this thursday 12th please come and support my band Voodoo Vegas who are headlining at Mr Kyps, with support from Club Le Shark and Black water Junction, hosted by Si Genero, hope you can make it, would be cool to have the support and hang out and stuff!! You take care now luv Merylina and voodoo vegas x
Local radio appearances and nationwide festival slots. Black Bart have supporting such acclaimed artists such as Seasick Steve & Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges.
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The last time these guys played O'Neills They mashed it up big style!!!
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Get The Tape's influences include : Dream theater, Foals, Genesis, Hundred Reasons, Inme, Kraftwerk, Idlewild, The Miami Sound Machine Million Dead, Muse, Emerson Lake Palmer Bjork, Opeth, Santana, Porcupine Tree Queens Of The Stone Age, Rage Against The Machine Snow Patrol, Rush, Sublime, The Subways
Just spreading the word that The Dorset Unsigned Music Awards 2009 are open for entrants now!!! Courtesy of Devils Music.
Just add www. myspace. com/dorsetunsigned to your friend list to sign up for your chances to win sets at The Larmer Tree Festival, Endorset In-Dorset and other cool prizes!!
Hey how are ya? Please come down and support Long Time Dead, Voodoo Vegas and Uncle Pablos this friday at the Gander, Holdenhurst road, B'mouth, its gonna be an awesome nigh, thanks xx
Hey Bud, Glad to hear you're busy.Are you staying in Wimborne? I'm loving NZ things are going really well probably stay here a long while all the best matey Greigx
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