You want a true story that's as unbelievable as it is weird? Well, its taken twist of fate upon twist of fate for these four lads to come together. Right back to when singer-songwriters Jasper Ward, and Jon Edwards met as schoolkids in their native Derby, the journey to the four-piece we see today has been long, arduous and occasionally very strange. Their fantastically convoluted history includes armed robberies, chance meetings on the last tube and life-size plastic dinosaurs. The drummers stool alone, has witnessed a Spinal Tap-esque sequence of residents, with a bizarre list of events including sectionings, Caribbean cruises and holidays of no-return to Mexico.
However, fate appears to have finally done twisting (touch wood) and, with Chris Mathison on bass and Steely on the drums, completing the line-up, The Bazookas are demonstrating the talent that prompted legendary producer Kim Fowley to label them as future music heroes! Chris is an award-winning graduate of Londons Bass Tech, while Steely has an excellent biography, encompassing two album releases with State River Widening and a one-off project with Matador Records owner Gerard Cosloy. Meanwhile, as mere teenagers, Jon and Jasper were the leading lights behind a , who caused a big stir in the Midlands in the mid 90s, subsequently signing to an independent label.
The Bazookas have played across the country, as well as many shows in the capital under their belt. Notable supports include The Cooper Temple Clause, King Adora, Johnny Panic, Zico Chain and Senser. Performances, featuring pyrotechnics and beheaded cuddly toys, have so far prompted excellent reviews and were well received by their burgeoning following. In fact, the band have amassed over 3000 addresses for their growing emailing list and have a lively forum on www.thebazookas.com and www.myspace.com/thebazookas. The Bazookas finished recording three tracks - Phone In Sick Tomorrow, Never Gonna Take Me Home and Do It Again, at Londons Gravity Shack in late March 2004. The video for 'Phone In Sick Tomorrow', directed by Armin Ruede, premiered at Soho's Curzon Cinema to a sell-out audience later that year.
A CD, featuring the video, is available from the bands website www.thebazookas.com, as is the bands first recording which was recorded at The Hive Studio in Derby, featuring Feelings I Cant Shake, Party at the Weekend and Stay With Me, although Chris and Steely do not feature on these. There are also 2 live recordings - recorded in a single take and hilariously entitled 'Down in One', recorded in 2005 featuring 'If The Weather Stays Fine' and 'I Do't Mind' and 'Down in One2', recorded in Spring 2006, featuring 'Not Welcome Anymore' and 'I Wanna Be with You'.
The Bazookas recorded 4 new tracks, 'Naughty Boy', 'Alone', 'Summer Rain' and 'How Long Must I wait' in the summer of 2006, as The Bazookas seek to build on the success of their festival appearances and their tours of 2005 and 2006. For further information contact Jasper Ward +44 (0)7957 257156 or email info@thebazookas.com
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Big Bad Love July 10th Doors: 7pm-11pm £6.50 93 Feet East
This is our first 93 Feat East gig and we’re happy to be gracing this illustrious stage so look out for special door price offers a few days before the gig… Or you can buy in advance here: http://www. wegottickets. com/event/32336
Join us for another Big City Redneck Presents! Another wonderful eruption, nay, ejaculation of good music at the Buffalo Bar this month!
What can I say? We won’t disappoint.
Buffalo Bar June 19th £6 on the door… 8.30pm till they kick us out…
Mama Shamone – THESE GUYS AREN’T PLAYING LIVE (except one acoustic) EXCEPT AT GLASTO FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR! http://www. myspace. com/mamashamone “Put Mama Shamone on at any venue and they are likely to take the roof off, this was one of the best live shows I’ve seen in years - certainly one of the best in London. In my opinion these guys are destined for greatness, it felt like I was witnessing history being shaped-something was just so right about what they were doing up there.” Vibe Bar
We Yes You No www. myspace. com/weyesyouno “We Yes You No sing about the end of the world, the end of everything. But in an apocalypse that would sound like this I would buy god’s last EP” – Big City Redneck
Language http://www. myspace. com/languageuk “"The verbosity of funk, the poetic twang of intelligent pop. The bridge between Franz Ferdinand and Smashing Pumpkins perhaps" – Bugbear
i have a new sharing with you , i just now released my new music named "the distance" , i roughly composed it about 3-4 years ago , then
modified several times , this is first time to perform in public , for me , this is a challenge of dream , i sincerely invite you to listen , maybe you
can give me some opinions , i hope my dream in music will not be your nightmare :)
if you have listened before my invitation , i have to say "thanks a lot" again & again for your warm support
also feel free to visit my newest "the distance" blog to discuss with me about where is your distance..
blessings & have a great day !
((( dreamer school ))) music , make dreams come true !
Oi oi, we've been busy updating our gig listing, we have a couple of Derby dates in the next few days - come and see us and we'll try and sell you CD's, tickets to Surface Unsigned Round 2, and maybe even give some stuff away...
Sorry to be chain commenting like this, but it's the best way to speak to you all. I hope everyones well! We certainly are and we'd like to extend an invitation to you to join us! We are playing the following events shortly. So please come see us and say hi. And in the mean time, leave us a comment and have a chat! I get bored when I'm not playing! Much love Sean (Toxins)
APRIL 12TH - The Dry Bar, London (13 Long Lane, Barbican Tube) APRIL 17TH - Castle Tavern, Luton MAY 7TH - Tommy Flynn's, London (55 Camden HIgh Street, Mornington Crescent Tube)
hey guys...what new song u guys got..im really like into u guys now..add some new song in ur player keyh...keep on the good work bro's im expecting from u guys..^^
There is a new fanclub which is free to join. You can also subscribe to the free newsletter which will keep you up todate on all the lastest information, You can also get my tracks 100% free as ringtones sent straight to your phone there is no reason why not too visit www.betarecords.com/dj.wolf.heart
Hallo! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Joyous New Years Salutations!
A few weeks into the new year and we are still wishing you glad tidings. How nice are we?! And we're still offering gifts. Namely, more awesome bands, more handsome DJs and generally more hijinks.
ALL can be had at our first BAP of the year at PUNK, in London's Trendy West End(tm) on the 23rd of January.
Now all you sods from west/south/east London have no excuses to miss the finest indie shindig in town!
Playing Live:
Captain Black The Indelicates Rosie Oddie and the Oddsquad Friends of the Bride
DJs
Tom Frog Sexual Hot Bitches Gabi Woo This Handsome Devil That Perfect Fumble Micky Blue
Aaaaand an exibition of art by Colette Elson (our resident artist), The Sexual DJ Wheel Of Death, BAP Confession booth, picture with a poet and lashings of awful poetry...
ps there may be some birthday cake as well if anyone fancies baking it (we like chocolate cake if you're wondering...)
pps comment us with your awful poems to win artwork, beers, free entry and CDs...
yes we will play your band. yes you can be our guest. yes you can ask anything. yes we will house you when you come to london. and yes, we even have a DATE for you, and she's hot, if you're looking for one!
Just spreading the word! Are there any photos of you from the weekend on our Myspace? If not get snapped in the club Colchester’s only place to be,
Come down to our Front 2 Back Official Launch December 7th
Room 1: The “Beat Thief’s” with Fatboy and Strae Grae Ft Visuals by Trigger set VJs playing everything from the realm of house music Room 2: “Degrees” Drum & Bass Old skool Jungle sets by Andy Jay and Guests
For you comfort visit our Sheltered Heated Smoking Area.
Skip Skip Jump This Monday @ The Troubadour!
Hot Rocket (Single Launch)
Secret Guest (Single Launch)
Jay Jay Pistolet
I blame Coco
King Charles
Go to myspace.com/skipskipjump for more details!!
Get there early if you want to get in...
'Where do I hear top punk, dub, reggae and new wave on the radio?' I hear you cry?
The answer is, on my Pogo Sessions radio show!
It broadcasts on RTI and SKY - subscribe to my blog for updates on times and days.
Or catch it on the podcast (there's a BRAND NEW one on there now!): http://www.4shared.com/dir/391612/be81ca22/sharing.html - scroll down til you see my name (and the appropriate date) and download the show in two fabulous parts, for pogoing possibilities any time of the day or night.
Expect to hear Patti Smith, The Slits, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, King Tubby, The Raincoats, Specials, Burning Spear, The Ruts, The Clash, Joy Division, Dillinger, contemporary bands such as The Twang & Black Lips & so on...
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