Formed at the start of 2003, The Jam Restart consist of Mark Stelfox, Michael Greatbanks and Wayne Rogers.
In December of 2005 Stuart Reid who had been with the band since the start decided to leave and spend more time with his family and his business. After many gruelling hours of auditions and rehearsals a replacement drummer was finally chosen. Wayne Rogers was brought on board and has comfortably fitted in with the rest of the group.
Mark, who takes on the role of Paul Weller, is a lifelong musician and mod. He has played guitar since his early teens after a six year spell as a childhood drummer with a Keith Moon fixation.
In April 2000, Mark met Mike whilst out watching bands in the local area. Realising that they had much in common musically, they formed an acoustic duo playing a mixture of covers and original material. The covers played were mainly mod influenced, and the similarity between Mark's voice and that of Paul Weller was duly noted on several occasions. It was on this basis that the decision to form a tribute to The Jam was made.
Mike, equally at home on the guitar and bass, chose to fill the shoes of Bruce Foxton. The time spent gigging with Mark in the acoustic duo allowed the vocal harmonies to develop, and the musicianship to really click into place.
Mark met Stuart, the Rick Buckler of the band, in 1988, and played in several original bands with him over the following few years. After a long period of working abroad and effectively giving up drumming, Stuart returned home and was convinced by Mark that his considerable talent should not go to waste.
He agreed to join Mark and Mike, and rehearsals got under way in earnest. The addition, on a part time basis, of a keyboard player by the name of Chris Butler, allowed the band to develop a reportoir far beyond the musical constraints of a three piece, and consequently play some of The Jam's most complex songs.
The first gig was played eight months later in August at a scooter rally in Rochdale. Fantastic feedback was received by the band, and it proved to be the start that they needed.
It was in November of the same year that The Jam Restart next took to the stage at the Pennine Lounge in their home town of Oldham. With a capacity of over 400, it was deemed quite a gamble, but the gig sold out two weeks before the event. It was hailed by many as the best night Oldham had seen for years, and since then, the band have been selling out venues wherever they have played.
The aim of The Jam Restart is to recreate the true live experience of The Jam...so far, The Jam Restart are hitting the target.
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and also directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Hallo The Jam Restart Das Abschiedsalbum PALE - EXTRAS gratis herunterladen auf www.paleband.de 17 Remixe, alternative Versionen, Demos und Single-Editionen der Songs aus 14 Jahren PALE. Inklusive 3 unveröffentlichte Songs
Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Protoman megamix... All mixing, scratching, and juggling performed by DJ Trippin'. Available for high quality download by visiting the zshare link below... put this on your ipods or blogs...
La Folie are having a launch party on the 8th of June at The Forum in Sheffield! £2 advance tickets/£3 on the door! Plus the added bonus of if you film some stuff from the night of us, you or anything else connected and send it us, we will send you a free copy of 'Risus Sardonicus'
We are happy and proud to announce that The Hub City Stompers' new full length CD "Ska Ska Black Sheep" featuring 6 brand new tunes and 6 wicked dubs and versions of HCS classics is IN STOCK NOW and available exclusively through Stubborn Records. It's been a long time coming, but this really fun ska-punk-hardcore-dub-reggae record is now ready to be unleashed upon the world! Hub City Stompers Ska Ska Black Sheep CD (click here to order now)
Just a quick one to say hope to see you at London's legendary 100 Club on Friday 12 June!
Cheers!
Charles Hodges
David Peacock
(a.k.a. CHAS & DAVE)
www.rhythmgigs.com
Thanks for being our friend!
Looking forward to some great gigs here in London.
Fabulous Thunderbirds on Friday June 5th
Chas & Dave on Friday June 12
Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams in Fri 19 June
Jefferson Starship in August...
Details from: http://www.rhythmgigs.com
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The Citadel has a very special acoustic night to look forward to this Saturday 9th May as I Am Kloot’s Jim Bramwell takes to the stage.
Our personal venue allows you to really get up close and be part of a great night of live music by one of Manchester’s much loved indie singer/songwriters.
Tickets for this event are just £10 and £8 for concessions, so book now to avoid disappointment.
If you require further information, or would like to book tickets please contact The Citadel Box Office on 01744 735436 or visit www.citadel.org.uk.
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