The Jinx started out with the intention of being a side project band, from Jim's band "Feed the Dead Sheep" and Dan and Oli's band "False Start". Jim suggested forming a proper punk band to Oli, and he thought it was great idea, he introduced Dan to him and a practice was organised with no hesitation. The first practice went swimmingly and their first song - "Free Radical" - was born. Subsequent practices went just as well, and a few new songs - "War Mongrel", "Stuck in a rut" and "4 Chord Riot" - emerged.
Although it was going well with Dan on vocals, Jim on guitar and Oli on drums, a bass player was needed before they could really progress any further. Numerous bassists tried out and decided it wasn't for them, then one day ex-Union Jack off bass guitarist Adam was suggested to them, they gave him a try out and it just seemed to click. Soon after this, due to equipment problems at practice (shite amps), they decided to name themselves "The Jinx". Now as a complete line up, they were soon writing new material and then started gigging around Norwich, playing anything they could get their hands on, making a name for themselves as a bunch of bollocks-talking drunkards who you couldn't ignore whether you loved or hated them.
They went through a rough patch when Oli decided to leave due to personal problems. They weren't gonna let this stop them though, they advertised for a new drummer and somehow managed to pick up another guitarist in the shape of Karl Miller - also ex-Union Jack Off - to take over on Lead while Jim would move over to rhythm guitar. Oli soon realised the error of his ways, and although he was still a miserable bastard suffering from a socially dibilitating depression, he realised this was the best thing he had and he had thrown it away, so begged to return and was eventually allowed out of pity!
Karl was a welcome addition to the Jinx, he started off by giving "Emergency Signs" a much needed revamp and each subsequent song that was written with him in the band was a lot stronger than the previous songs.
Sadly Jim was involved in a horrible freak accident which left him in a state of paraplegia, rendering him unable to play in "The Jinx" anymore, ah well, that'll learn ya Jim!
Now with a tour, a well recorded ep which the band are very proud of and a gig at Norwich's Waterfront Venue to their name, things will only get better for this hard working and deserving band.
Da Jinx, Bo!
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When you've eaten all the mince pies, seen in the new year and taken down the tree come and check this out...Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk & Burlesque at B2, 496 Sprowston Road Norwich...Mojo Kings, Shakeout, Dying Breeds & Miss Cherry Deville...£5 on the door or print off a flyer from our page and get in for £4!
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!
Finally, we would like to introduce our entire album, "Pretend That We're Famous" on Itunes now! Just incase you dont already know :D Keep in touch~Sandlot Heroes
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