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Recreation *FREE DOWNLOADS*
Indie / Pop / Powerpop

"Indie/Pop"

Southampton/Portsmouth,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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Member Since6/14/2006
Band Websitemyspace.com/recreationband
Band MembersAntony Fryers:
Acoustic, Bass

Andy Syson:
Drums

Simon Paine:
Lead Vocals, Acoustic

Paul Dymott:
Guitars
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InfluencesNizlopi,The Bluetones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake, John Lennon, Oasis, Paul McCartney,Gomez, U2, INXS, Jewel, Avril Lavigne, The Dum Dums, Richard Ashcroft, Coldplay, Embrace, Neil Diamond, Travis, Blur, Feeder, REM, Dlugokecki, Fleetwood Mac, Cast, Paul Weller, The Jam, Starsailor, Joy Division, Radiohead
Sounds LikeWe’ve been described as Coldplay meets the Beatles whilst having a cup of tea and chicken with Snow Patrol and South. Simons voice fits somewhere between Neil Diamond, Bono and Chris Martin.

FOR BOOKINGS ETC..CONTACT OUR MANAGEMENT: BRIAN DUNLOP ON: 07825787793 b.dunlop1@btinternet.com
Record Labelunsigned
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2008 3:45P
Gosport Waterfront Festival Gosport
Jul 5 2008 9:00P
Hamptons Southampton
Jul 5 2008 11:00P
The Hobbit Southampton
Jul 15 2008 8:00P
Talking Heads w/Tom Hingley (acoustic) Southampton
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
The Cellars (acoustic) Portsmouth
Jul 27 2008 8:00P
Orange Rooms Southampton
Aug 7 2008 8:00P
Alive After 5 Bournemouth
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
The Railway Gosport
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Hamptons Southampton
Sep 25 2008 8:00P
The Railway Winchester

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"SURELY IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE THE BOYS ARE BOTHERING THE CHARTS WITH THEIR THOUGHTFUL INDIE/POP" The Joiners Mag

"KEANE WITH ROCKING GUITARS" The NME

"BIG CHORUSES & SWEEPING MELODIES LIKE SNOW PATROL & COLDPLAY" The Guide

"GREAT SUMMER SOUND" "THE POTENTIAL TO MAKE IT" "LIKELY TO APPEAL TO THE THINKING PUBLIC" Original FM

"SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE ON THE PYRAMID STAGE AT GLASTONBURY" BBC Radio

"The four piece southern band produce raw indie/pop melodies stripped down to the core that will grab your heart and soul. From acoustic jangly songs to up beat anthemic epics, these boys offer a diverse repertoire of songs that will grace any stage or cd collection. The final line up was secured in March 2007 and since then have played most relevant venues in the South. Have played The Carling Academy's up and down the country as well as a triumphent gig at the Shepherds Bush Empire. Recreation are quite simply 'Recreation' Indie pop with a rocky edge with vocal similarities with Bono, Neil Diamond & Chris Martin. Big melodic songs with killer guitars.

VENUES PLAYED/SCHEDULED TO BE PLAYED

SOUTHAMPTON
Joiners, The Brook, Unit 22, The Hobbit, Soul Cellar, The Talking Heads, The Bargate Monument, The Swan, Hamptons, Bitterne Park Hotel, Orange Rooms

PORTSMOUTH
Wedgewood Rooms, The Cellars, Edge of the Wedge, Frog on the Front, Hogshead, Nell Gwynne, Quinns, Coach & Horses, Yates's, Alma Arms

LONDON
Shepherds Bush Empire, Camden Barfly, The Water Rats Theatre, Camden Purple Turtle, Covent Garden Rock Garden, Bethnall Green's Pleasure Unit

CARLING ACADEMYS
NEWCASTLE 1
LIVERPOOL 2
BRISTOL 1
BIRMINGHAM 2
OXFORD


OTHER
LEEDS - Rios
LUTON - The Live Room
WINCHESTER - The Railway
NOTTINGHAM - Junction7
BRIGHTON - Ocean Rooms, The Freebutt
CHICHESTER - University
GOSPORT - The Railway
DERBY - The Venue
SHREWSBURY - The Albert
MANSFIELD - The Mill
EXETER - The Cavern

FESTIVALS
Southampton Access Festival, Bournemouth Live!, Gosport Waterfront Festival, IoW White Air Festival, Bournemouth Alive@5





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Stiff Promotions


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Jul 6 2008 6:37 AM

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Fans of Recreation in Hampshire can now buy tickets for the Portsmouth gig on Saturday 26th July here or direct from the band although numbers are limited.

Look forward to meeting some of you there!

Cheers

Iain :o)
Kelpie - Bass player





Jul 5 2008 5:14 AM

hey thanks for accepting me!!! Very cool songs!!!

Have a nice weekend!!

cheers

Kelpie
MindVox Promotions





Jul 3 2008 4:59 AM

You should be playing....
M x

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Jun 30 2008 6:41 AM

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Fans of Recreation in Hampshire can now buy tickets for the Portsmouth gig on Saturday 26th July here or direct from the band although numbers are limited.

Look forward to meeting some of you there!

Cheers

Iain :o)
Charley & Matt





Jun 29 2008 5:21 PM

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Jun 29 2008 5:00 AM

Warm Up For BRAND NEW Project Launch!!!!

Don't miss out...

Do tune into radio station Original 106fm TODAY at 6pm to hear about the exciting BRAND NEW

Dorset Music Forum - DMF

106fm
Out of town?
Get your DAB radio tuned in or log on to www. original106.
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Margi





Jun 27 2008 4:06 PM

Recreation do Nirvana in the style of Cliff Richard! :)

Han





Jun 27 2008 3:24 PM

sorry have a fancy dress party that night. carmen and i are dressing up as flight attendant!!!! ;) and a secretary. but we hear your at the joiners again.
is this true? x
Han





Jun 27 2008 10:28 AM

helllooooooo hows it going? i've been a bad friend and haven't been able to see you recently.
hope your summers going well so far xx
Modela





Jun 25 2008 12:32 PM

Hey guys!

Probably don't remember us, but me an the bass player were at your Bristol gig last November when you supported the Bluetones.

I was the p*sshead in the suit! hehe.

Anywho, just dropping you a line to say keep up the good work!

Top band!
Audible





Jun 22 2008 7:47 AM

hey thanks for the add!!
great music!
greetings from venezuela!
keep in touch!
Margi





Jun 20 2008 2:50 AM

F*cking Excellent last night :) x

*4th July Simon*
Steve





Jun 18 2008 3:35 AM

Hi! Thanks for the friend request. It was a pleasure to accept. Your set on Monday at the dire B-Side was awesome. I'll send a friend request from my band Voxan. Add us, & I hope you like what you hear.
Steve
Debra





Jun 17 2008 7:03 PM

G'day guys, Nice to make your acquaintance. Have had a listen to your tunes and my faves are Kids, You Saw and Guiding Light.
Lovely stuff! Hope you're having a great day and enjoying your current tour xoxo Aussie Deb
Margi





Jun 17 2008 4:00 AM

Great seeing you guys on Sunday night (and Monday morning :)) - you were awesome, looking forward to more.
Margi x
PS: Still no sign of the sock!
somthing special





Jun 13 2008 11:51 AM

thanks for the add guys :}
your bloody awesomee
xx
criminal recordz





Jun 12 2008 11:01 AM

Hey guys looks like you have a busy summer up ahead of you? Will try and get along to see you at one of your home coming gigs in july.

Hope the tour goes well, stay in touch

Kelvin @ Criminal Recordz
Richard Snow (& The Inlaws)





Jun 10 2008 9:56 AM

I think I'll be at your Derby gig actually. See you there
;-)
Shauni**





Jun 9 2008 4:59 PM

heey
is there tickets for your tour?
the railway in gosport :)
xxxx
SanCru





Jun 9 2008 3:58 PM

Ah there's lovely.
Now we are special fwends!-)
Southampton Guildhall





Jun 9 2008 8:43 AM

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS GIG AT THE JOINERS FROM SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL 02380 632601
SGH
the Amazing Doug!


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Jun 9 2008 4:00 AM

Welcome to the Family
come by anytime and
Enjoy the Music
MANU





Jun 8 2008 2:43 AM

wow that music! do you come in italy??
thanks for the req..
I hope to feel soon you!
kiss
M
P.P.E! ; Spirit, Love Spirit





Jun 7 2008 2:31 PM

THANK YOU FOR AGREEING TO BE OUR FRIEND! WE are Purple People Eaters. Were gonna play BRONX style for ya!!!

LOVE YOU PEACE!
Sarah





Jun 7 2008 12:59 PM

hey, sorry i didn't reply through message it doesn't seem to let me send them at the moment, yeah i was there, good night it was :)
x
Vroni





Jun 7 2008 3:44 AM

hei :)
really nice music
thx for adding me
have a great day ;)
vroni
¡ c l a ii r e !





Jun 7 2008 2:46 AM

awesome tunes!:]
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Jun 6 2008 1:58 PM

Sounding good here guys. Really looking forward to the Joiners gig!
chris x
The Gnomester





Jun 5 2008 7:43 AM

Hmmm... for some odd reason i can't seem to find any NY tour dates on that list...... curious....
Margi





Jun 2 2008 3:42 PM

Nice to see yo are gonna be close by again, unlike Helen I am not too bothered about Mr Morriss, but will have to make a trip to The Venue or The Mill (or both to see you guys). If you need a place to crash let me know.
Margi x
aitch





Jun 2 2008 2:44 PM

Hello!

I thought I recognised that date! Following Mr Morriss around again? See you in 'The Venue' (have you ever heard a more stupid name for a venue?).

Helen
x
Han





Jun 2 2008 1:36 PM

14th June, is no good for me. can you change it?? xxxx catch up later.
Chasing Ora


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May 22 2008 1:42 PM

Thanks for taking the time to listen really cool stuff you got there :)x
Mr Light





May 22 2008 12:35 PM

hey up boy's hows tricks ???
End Of The Trail Records





May 19 2008 3:38 AM

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Andrew Foster





May 18 2008 2:01 PM

you guys were exceptional the other night, really impressed.
Andy
Joe Black