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The First Seven was born out of a passion for the groove; from a love of dirty, heart-stopping rock and roll; and from a deep understanding of the need for people to shake their ass, git down and feel the funk.
Stephen Marks (vocals, guitar) and Gaz Walmsley (drums), prominent figures on the Birmingham music scene for some years, had in recent times become disillusioned with the state of the music industry. They were looking for inspiration, something new.
Enter Pete Murphy (guitar), who had stepped away from the music scene back in 2005, lost his head and his muse, and spent a couple of years in hibernation. Mad at the world, mad at himself, and with no real interest in the current climate of forgettable mediocre rock pap, he had no idea what the next chapter of his life held in store.
Pete was living out of town, but through some hot-ass twist of fate, during the week that he moved back to Birmingham came the phone call from Stephen that would change lives, seal fates, and secure the foundation of the most exciting rock and roll band the West Midlands has produced since Osbourne, Iommi, Butler and Ward tore the Western world a new one.
They talked about an intense, raw sound overflowing with catchy-yet-twisted melodies. They talked about the funk of Sly Stone and Betty Davis, the soul of Stevie Wonder and Aretha, the rock and roll groove of QOTSA and James Hall/Pleasure Club married as in some unholy union to the dark undertones of the Smiths and the attitude of The Almighty. They talked about how audiences might leave a show not necessarily remembering every song they heard, but how their lives will be enriched because of the way it made them feel. They talked about groove dripping off the ceiling, the walls, and from every open pore.
Early rehearsals in a small, sweaty room produced mile-wide grins, a vibe harder and faster than a freight train, and a slew of tunes denser than a black hole.
The final piece of the puzzle came in the shape of the irrepressible Muzz and his beloved bass guitar, Frank. Another prominent figure on the Birmingham scene, Muzz gelled instantly with Gaz to create the driving rhythm section dreamed up in the band’s manifesto.
Stephen, Gaz, Pete, and Muzz are The First Seven. See them live, as they endeavor to move your mind, your soul, and your hips...
As you may or may not be aware SoundARC hold a charity gig every year at Club 85 in Hitchin in aid of the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth, and this year we are going to try something a little different from previous years.
This year we are going to take over the club and host 37 acts in one weekend putting full bands upstairs and acoustic acts downstairs in an event that we are calling ARCfest!
It all starts on Friday 4th December at 7pm and then continues on through Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th from 12pm-11pm
As well as raising money for the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth, ARCfest will showcase all the different genres of bands that we at SoundARC have come across over the last 4 and a half years. Over this weekend a lot of the acts that you will see don’t get a chance to play a great local venue like Club 85, So as well as hearing new music you will see all manors of genres and styles from acoustic - Metal - Indie - Rock - Punk - Electro - Ska - Funk - Hip Hop/Rap - Alternative - Rhythm & Blues - Reggae - Grunge and loads more that I cant remember!
"Remembrance Day is a well put together tune... you guys are awesome... thanks for combining your skills in a way that brings honour to soldier and country!” Troops In Afghanistan (Operation Sandbox), comment on our myspace page. "This Has To Be The Most Direct And Cutting Anthem Of Modern Times"
or goto http://www.soulweaverband.co.uk for more details. ALL money raised from the download goes straight to the charities.
Mysti Vine - Probably the worlds only Black Burlesque Comedienne. Mysti is winging her way to us from Canada and she is bringing her world famous V-stume act with her.
Angel LaVey - Unveiling two new frighteningly original and bizarre Burlesque creations.
Glorian Gray - Eternal Burlesque from a very classy lady.
Al Rudge - Performing magic that will astound and mesmerize you.
Al Grant - The crazy Compere. Who knows what he will do or say next?
Violet Va Voom - The best things come in little packages, and this little lady will tease the pants off of you.
Wudwud - You've never seen stand - up comedy like this before.
Pipi Strella - Bringing a delightful Eastern twist to the evening.
