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The Black Diamond Express
Roots Music / Rockabilly / Alternative

When the spirit wanes, the form is revealed...



Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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Member Since3/11/2007
Band Members

The Jack of Diamonds - Vocals, Guitars

George - Double Bass

Cambo - Violin

Stevie - Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar

Steve - Electric Guitar, Banjo

The Duke - Drums, Backing Vocals

Tom - Blues Harp

Tommy - Percussion

The Black Diamond Express Train: Vaudeville Spectacular

InfluencesIN NO PARTICULAR ORDER WE LOVE, LOVE, TRUTH AND THE SEARCH FOR WILD MERCURY...CHANGES AND STRANGENESS AND ANYTHING RED...NEVER SAY NO, WE GO AND TRY TO FLY WITH YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND, ELLINGTON - DJANGO AND MANGOES - ALL FRIUT AND MOST VEG - DAVID LYNCH - LOUIS STEVENSON, BURNS - TRADITION AND ANARCHY - SILENCE AND NOISE AND ALL IN BETWEEN - ROSES, MOSES AND ANY CAT THAT SMILES...WHITE LIES AND THIN TIES, BLUE SKIES AND BLACK - MOON ON THE WATER BY THE RISING TIDE....RILKE AND SILKE AND SHOES WITH NO SOLE - SOUL AND COAL AND ALL THOSE WHO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN - ROLL AND ROCK AND...THE FOX IN SOCKS...THE HIGHLANDS THE LOWLANDS AND FIRE SIDE FOOLS...ANYTHING BLUE - MAYBE YOU TOO???
Sounds LikeThey took the all the stuff they love, and played the HELL out of it with a rocking old time string band...more or less
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 19 2009 12:00A
Midnight Mass @ The Jazz Bar EDINBURGH
Aug 2 2009 12:00P
Midnight Mass @ The Jazz Bar EDINBURGH
Aug 15 2009 9:00P
THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS TRAIN: "VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR" Festival Fringe, EDINBURGH
Aug 16 2009 9:00P
THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS TRAIN: "VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR" Festival Fringe, EDINBURGH
Aug 19 2009 9:00P
THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS TRAIN: "VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR" Festival Fringe, EDINBURGH
Aug 20 2009 9:00P
THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS TRAIN: "VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR" Festival Fringe, EDINBURGH
Aug 21 2009 9:00P
THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS TRAIN: "VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR" Festival Fringe, EDINBURGH
Aug 22 2009 9:00P
THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS TRAIN: "VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR" Festival Fringe, EDINBURGH
Aug 23 2009 9:00P
THE BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS TRAIN: "VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR" Festival Fringe, EDINBURGH

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jaded playboy - new songs from EP up now!!





Jun 29 2009 6:38 PM

Hey there, couple of new tracks from our EP are up, check them out if you have a mo! We are launching it on Saturday at a JAR music showcase at the Cabaret Voltaire!
cheers
Zander
jp
Bandstickers





Jun 19 2009 7:00 PM

Come Check Us Out
Click HERE for more details!!!
Fitzroy Soul





May 7 2009 9:58 PM

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Gand - Eye





Mar 25 2009 7:00 PM

HEY! HOW YOU DOING?
JUST STOPPING BY TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE GAND - EYE WILL BE LAYING DOWN THE FUNK WARPED GOODNESS AT HENRY'S CELLAR BAR TOMORROW NIGHT.
WE HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT
PEACE AND LOVE
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Cosmonauts





Mar 18 2009 11:46 AM

Hey hows it going,
We've just finished our new six track EP,
for all to enjoy!

Peace
The Cosmonauts
Fitzroy Soul





Mar 12 2009 1:51 PM

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Jamie





Mar 10 2009 1:08 AM

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SILVER CITY SHOWS





Mar 6 2009 5:53 AM

yola one, two & three,

today, FRIDAY the 06th of MARCH 2009
@ the JAZZ bar

DOCTOR RUBY*s COCONUT SURGERY's FRIDAY TEA-SHOW


the RUBY/JAZZ stage will be taken by special guest OHIO
from GLASGOW
www. myspace. com/ohioscotsmusic



&

our own one & only, wonderful & beautiful TICA DOUGLAS
www. myspace. com/ticadouglasmusic



for her last RUBY show
before she gotta jet home to home.

expect eternal music & guest RUBY appearances
a super special guest
& a few tears

5pm-8pm
FREE ENTRY

x
for all eternity
i love you
Fitzroy Soul





Feb 27 2009 11:28 PM

cheers for the add.

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Eirrin Todd Band





Feb 27 2009 11:27 PM

Hi there thanks for accepting the add.
Seen your band name around and wanted to check out the music, really enjoyed listening to your songs. I especially like the vintage feel you have on some of the recordings!
Hope to catch you live soon!
HourGlass Promotions Glasgow





Feb 27 2009 4:46 PM

We host shows in Glasgow and Lanark and always looking for bands and touring bands Interested drop us a message

SILVER CITY SHOWS





Feb 25 2009 2:23 PM





x

ruby


Tomski





Feb 23 2009 11:51 AM

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Gand - Eye





Feb 11 2009 6:30 PM

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PLUS GIVES YOU FREE ENTRY TO BIG TOES AFTER
HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT

PEACE & LOVE
FROM THE
GAND - EYE
SILVER CITY SHOWS





Jan 27 2009 9:43 PM









x
Detroit: City of Champions





Jan 2 2009 10:48 PM

Happy New Year from Diomedea Publishing and the Detroit City of Champions Project!
Slow Train Records





Dec 10 2008 10:28 AM

'ey up
We're having another Slow Train Records label showcase night on Friday 12th Dec at Bannermans feat; Alan Shields, Jennifer Concannon, The Electric Ghosts and Miyagi. Its only a fiver and includes a free sampler CD at the door.. Let me know if you can make it.
Ta
Matt
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ioánni --> twitter.com/ioanni





Dec 3 2008 12:03 PM

This week was fine over here. I hope it was fine over there too.

My best regards dear friend.

ioanni
ambient / electroacoustic / downtempo electronica
SKYLESS





Dec 2 2008 1:29 PM

Tickets for the gig are in the Star Bar, if you wanna pick some up.

Greig
SKYLESS





Nov 28 2008 5:05 PM

Wham bam, thank you ma'am, Alabama don't give a damn - shake your hips, you sweet black angel!

We'll have the tickets this weekend for Cabaret Voltaire.

Ciao Ding to the Mothership!

Mother Earth is pregnant for the third time, cos ya'll f*cked her up!

Greig
SKYLESS





Nov 25 2008 4:14 PM

Loved the gig at the Jazz Bar on Sunday night!

Catch Skyless (supported by the Black Diamond Express and Indigo Sons) at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 5th December. Doors 7pm, Entry - £5.
Gand - Eye





Nov 24 2008 7:49 PM

Just sending out a reminder
THE SHAKEDOWN
7 til Late at THE WEE RED BAR
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE BANANA SESSIONS
& GAND - EYE
WE HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT
PEACE & LOVE
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Gand - Eye





Nov 10 2008 6:14 PM

Presenting... The SHAKEDOWN .......
The brand new live music and good times evening hosted by your favourite mellow fellows GAND - EYE
and we are delighted to have the wonderful BANANA SESSIONS playing with us for the inaugural SHAKEDOWN
at the wee RED Bar 27th November 7pm til late & it's FREE!!!!!!!!! We hope you can make it.

PEACE & LOVE
GAND - EYE

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OXJAM South East Scotland





Nov 10 2008 8:31 AM

Euan the Bruce





Nov 9 2008 10:41 AM

Inshallah my friends. Got some tunes up and running now at last. Have a wee listen.

All recorded in my campervan on the road through europe and morocco.
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