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   The Big Bang: General Info
Member Since11/4/2005
Band Websitejust this myspaz..
Band MembersMatt Smyth - voice/guitar/bass
Scott Abbott - guitar/voice
Dan Finnemore - broken drumkit/voice
Bobby (Greg) Chappel- bass/guitar
Influencesblah blah blah..
Sounds LikeFIND OUT FOR YOUSELF! Debut album on CD. £10 including postage & packing to anywhere in the world. With free badges.





COMING SOON! Brand new 2nd album! Available on CD at album launch show 03/07/2009 priced at £5. Or buy online from 06/07/2009 on CD and download.



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Record LabelColdrice Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Big Bang
So. We're the Big Bang. Started doin this December 2003. First it was Matt, Scott and Dan. 2 guitars and drums, no bass but a heap of fx pedals and amps. Rented a scary plaid-walled hole in hockley and locked ourselves in with cheap booze, paranoia, Black Sabbath and rats that practice voodoo. Made a scary racket that sounded like Monster Magnet meets Chuck Berry, with varying degrees of success.

Started playing a club called ColdRice. Became lifelong friends with all involved, going on to be housemates, girlfriends, touring partners, producers and rock'n'roll brotherhood. Moved in to Fazeley Park studios with brothers Copter.

Various attempts at 'big time', radio, festival, NME, shows with Editors, BRMC etc. 'Next Big Thing' blah blah, fun fun fun. Went to New York, played show at Pianos, lower east side. Gigged like crazy, anywhere and everywhere. Got big in Tamworth.

Recorded with Liam Watson at the legendary Toerag studios in London, recorded a single that never happened. Decided to record all our best songs up to that point as an album. Sweated it out with Dave & Stevie to record 10 songs.

July 2007 released 'Shoot the Freak' on Coldrice Records. avilable to buy here! Got into South By Southwest 2008. Went to Texas with our had rockin brotherhood. Nearly lost a couple in Detroit. Got songs used on the soundtrack of MTV's Dirty Sanchez. Welsh nutters injuring themselves to our tracks.

Felt at ease that the songs we'd played and worked on for so long were finally out there, we could move on and write. So many new influences and experiences. No longer just angst and mindfuck blues. Got our groove on and started using bass guitar and singing properly.

Recruited Bobby Chappell, on bass and guitar. Friend of many years, ex-roadie and all round scamp. Started rehearsing and doing a few shows as a 4-piece and began recording Shoot the Freak's follow up at Fazeley Park with our Dave.

Summer 2009. Finished album number two. 'Johnny, The Dog and The Donkey'. 12 songs of eclectic, swinging, genius garage pop, to blow your mind and dig your shins. But then we would say that, or what's the point, right?

Wrote this biography. Put the kettle on. Thanks to everyone who's helped us so far. Also like to mention a few of the bands we've shared the stage with and send them some love. Copter. Junkbox. Little Killers. Demon's Claws. The Dexateens. DTs. Ladyfingers. 80s Matchbox. Punish The Atom (R.I.P). Mr David Viner. Black Mountain. High Plain Drifters. The Lusts. Immortal Lee County Killers. Dan Sartain. Solomons. Awesome Colour. Modey Lemon. Creepy Morons. . .

Here's some guff to prove that some or all of the above did happen.

"The Big Bang are the epitome of rock'n'roll." - The FLY
"Undoubtedly the best unsigned band in Birmingham" - NME
"A hot-to-trot explosion of a band" - Rock Sound
"Demons are not so much exorcised as they are summoned to dance and rip through the audience via primal roars of rhythmically satanic and obscenely dirty riffs." - Media Assassin
"Balls the size of rocket launchers!!" - NME
"They are rock and roll personified. You can smell it on their breath." - Tamworth Herald

Hope to see you all at the ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY! If you are interested in booking The Big Bang, or for any other queries, please email: thebigbang@coldrice.com

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Killaflaw - Set Me On Fire out NOW!

Killaflaw - Set Me On Fire out NOW!



Nov 18 2009 7:29 PM

Killaflaw dance rock...

"The missing link between Soundgarden and The Prodigy" - Eddy Temple-Morris

"Revolution is a massive tune!" - Rob Swire, Pendulum

"I love this band!" - Emma Scott, Kerrang!

Our latest single 'Set Me On Fire' is now available worldwide from all major digital stores.
Never Mind The Bullocks GIGS

Never Mind The Bullocks GIGS



Nov 9 2009 7:53 PM

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Not The Same Old Blues Crap

Not The Same Old Blues Crap



Nov 6 2009 11:10 PM

Hey kids!

The Jim Jones Revue play a special XFM 14+ show at The Barfly in Camden this Monday. The show will be recorded and broadcast on John Kennedy's XFM Xposure radio show throughout November.

Click on flyer for tickets...



http://www.jimjonesrevue.com
http://www.myspace.com/thejimjonesrevue
Bandstickers

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Nov 5 2009 5:16 PM

Come Check Us Out
Click HERE for more details!!!
STASH

STASH



Nov 5 2009 4:28 PM

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Not The Same Old Blues Crap

Not The Same Old Blues Crap



Oct 16 2009 8:13 PM

Hey people!

Oysterband play a rare acoustic NTSOBC show at The Union Chapel on Tuesday 27 October.

Click on flyer for tickets...



http://www.punkrockblues.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/notthesameoldbluescrap
Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music

Christian Lamitschka



Oct 6 2009 4:43 AM

Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.

"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.

For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".

Warm regards

Christian

Editor & Journalist for Country Music
Christian Lamitschka
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Blowing Trees

Blowing Trees



Oct 4 2009 7:38 PM

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The Wonderland Club

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Oct 2 2009 1:38 PM

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Not The Same Old Blues Crap

Not The Same Old Blues Crap



Sep 30 2009 5:53 PM

Hey Rockers!
The Jim Jones Revue celebrate the release of their new album “Here To Save Your Soul” with a release party at Cargo on Thursday 1 October. “Here To Save Your Soul”  collects all the JJR singles together in physical format for the first time (Vinyl and CD).

Bring your hard hat and help us blow the roof off Cargo next Thursday!

Click on flyer for tickets

Here To Save Your Soul is released by Punk Rock Blues Records on October 5
bittedeluxe

bittedeluxe



Sep 26 2009 9:34 AM

Well well well !
The new one from my bot and me is up on our site!
Its called upstairs and you need to hear it with volume turned to max !

watch your feet !
Not The Same Old Blues Crap

Not The Same Old Blues Crap



Sep 24 2009 8:44 PM

Hey People!

Delta Blues legend David Honeyboy Edwards plays The Luminaire this Friday at the incredible age of 94. This show kicks off another round of the 5 Years of NTSOBC Festival which continues with shows next week by The Handsome Family, Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir, Kelly Joe Phelps and The Jim Jones Revue .

Click on flyer for tickets.....

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Five Years of NTSOBC Festival Schedule

September

Friday  25 David Honeyboy Edwards @ The Luminaire,London, NW6
Monday 28 Handsome Family @ Bush Hall, London,  W12
Tuesday 29 Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir @ The Luminaire, London, NW6
Wednesday 30 Kelly Joe Phelps @ The Union Chapel, London, N1

October

Thursday 1 October The Jim Jones Revue @ Cargo, London, EC2A

Tuesday 27 October Oysterband @ The Union Chapel, London, N1

Tickets for all shows available from http://www.wegottickets.com & http://www.ticketweb.co.uk
Not The Same Old Blues Crap

Not The Same Old Blues Crap



Sep 10 2009 2:33 PM

Hey People!

The Tail Dragger from Greenville, Mississippi AKA Mr T-Model Ford kicks off The 5 Years of NTSOBC Festival with a two date residency at The Luminaire on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September.

Click on flyer for tickets.....

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Five Years of NTSOBC Festival Schedule:
September
Friday 11 T-Model Ford @ The Luminaire, London, NW6
Saturday 12 T-Model Ford @ The Luminaire, London, NW6
Tuesday 15 Bob Log III @ The Luminaire, Kilburn, London, NW6
Friday  25 David Honeyboy Edwards @ The Luminaire,London, NW6
Monday 28 Handsome Family @ Bush Hall, London,  W12
Tuesday 29 Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir @ The Luminaire, London, NW6
Wednesday 30 Kelly Joe Phelps @ The Union Chapel, London, N1
October
Thursday 1 October The Jim Jones Revue @ Cargo, London, EC2A

Tickets for all shows available from http://www.wegottickets.com & http://www.ticketweb.co.uk
Mya

Mya Greenton



Sep 8 2009 8:24 AM


Thanks for adding me! Great to be your friend.
Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames

Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames



Aug 28 2009 1:25 PM

This Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August

With music from Midlands rockabilly band Voodoo Kings - http://www.myspace.com/voodookingsuk

The theme for the night is Oscars glamour, dressing up is encouraged : )


The Resistors (Official)

The Resistors (Official)



Aug 25 2009 9:15 PM

Hey there.
Thanks for accepting the request!
SEX BEET

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Aug 24 2009 5:05 PM

I just listened to the new album (after spending 6 hours trying to get it out of the plastic stuff,) and I'm already waiting for the reunion show.     :(
L
fatso

fatso



Aug 16 2009 11:53 AM

oh god wots happened
SEX BEET

SEX   BEET
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Aug 11 2009 4:03 PM

Where/when can I buy the new album?? I NEED IT. Or email me it at sexbeet@googlemail.com and Ill give you a fiver next time. (as if)

Luke xxx
Eden Festival

Eden Festival



Aug 11 2009 8:36 AM

Hello, I'm just sending out a reminder that due to the nature of the festival site, this event does have limited capacity ... we will be selling only 2000 adult tickets - buy soon to avoid disapointment.
Tickets purchased at the gate (if still available) will be more expensive.

So grab your tickets in advance from our website -

http://edenfestival.co.uk/

& join us for an incredible weekend!

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See you in September :)
Top of the Ox

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Aug 3 2009 10:35 PM

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Jul 31 2009 4:00 PM

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THE TALKS

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Jul 15 2009 11:39 PM

hi
Dexateens

Dexateens



Jul 14 2009 12:54 PM

we would love to play with yall again. cant wait to see the new band. cheers and love from alabama.
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