Aberdeen has a population of 218,000. Gigs typically draw crowds of <200 (unless they involve a household name).
The Moorings Bar is the ultimate venue in which to host gigs of this scale - it's specification is second to none. We aim to provide bands with a relaxing, enjoyable, stress free experience. In addition to arguably the finest sound system for any venue our size, we also benefit from a stunning light show, free band accomodation, sophisticated live recording facilities, and a high quality photographic record of the show.
Here are the specs:
Room
Capacity: ~200
Entry point with ticket hatch
100% visibility and audibility of stage
Dance floor positioned immediately in front of stage
Stage
Raised to 24" with drum riser at 38"
Auralex acoustic foam wedges on ceiling
Thick serge curtains round perimeter
Full carpeted and under laid
16 power points
Front of House
2 x Funktion One Resolution 4
2 x Funktion One F218 double bass bins
6 x Funktion One F88 wide dispersion delay speakers
Powered by 8 x MC2 T Series dual mono amplifiers
Stage Monitors
6 x Funktion One Resolution 1
1 x Function One Microbass
Powered by 4 x MC2 T Series dual mono amplifiers
Mixer, EQ, FX, and Loudspeaker Control
Yamaha DSP5D 48 channel Pro digital desk
2 x XTA DP428 digital 8 way crossovers
Drum Kit
Premier Artist Maple 6 piece kit with 10", 12", 14", 16" toms, 22" kick, 14" snare
Zildjian, and Sabian AAx cymbals, Sabian hats
Pearl hardware including 4 cymbal stands
Double kick pedal
Backline
Ampeg SVT2 Pro with 4x10 Ampeg cabinet
Engel Powerball 100W head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet
Marshall DSL100 JCM 2000 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinet
HIWATT DG103 100W head
3xMarshall Powerbrakes
House Engineer
Mark Thomas of Mark Thomas Audio, ex-Sawmills Studio
DMX Controlled Lighting Rig
4 x Colour changing robots with gobos
4 x Colour changing spots with gobos
28 x 120W PAR cans
2 x fast colour changing fluorescent tube units with 4 tubes
2 x UV tubes
Martin Hazer
Bar
Sited in the main room (there is only the one room)
Long bar with easy access
Unrivaled drinks selection and quality
Extremely competitive drinks prices
Performers benefit from huge discounts on all drinks
Band Accommodation (free of charge!)
3 Bedroom flat located above the bar with electric shower, fully fitted kitchen including washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, HiFi, and even a PS2! Comfortably sleeps 6 people.
Important Notes
Each of these points are open to negotiation, but consent/agreement must be sought/reached no later than 24 hours before to the gig. Please contact Flash to discuss.
1) Bands expected to use the house speaker cabinets.
2) Bands expected to use the house bass amp head.
3) Bands expected to use basic components of house drumkit.
2) The venue does not generally provide a soundcheck (we don't need one), there is however a line & level check immediately prior to playing. ..
Ahem! Like we said... each of these points are open to negotiation, but consent/agreement must be sought/reached no later than 24 hours before the gig. So please contact Flash to discuss ;)
The soundtrack for the wedding party of anger & gloom. Traktor from Sweden, which are not only highly considered in circles of connoisseurs because of their extraordinary live qualities, perfect their grim chaos-core on their first full length, entitled Lights. The typical Traktor sound from the early days with indigestive breaks and dissonant guitar riffs in the vein of famous San Diego bands like Drive Like Jehu or Swing Kids is getting enobled with dark & calm passages. Although the album was mastered in the much sought-after Tonteknik-Studio in Umeå, the regulary comparisons to Refused or early JR Ewing are less present, then genre bulks like Lack or Breach. Lights is an album designed for a cheerless winter, post-hardcore between aggression & depression.
The Granite Garters in association with Hero Next Door presents an evening of burlesque on wednesday november 11th to raise money for the printing of 2010 charity pinup calendars!
Please come along and support this wonderful cause!
The first song recorded by ROADWAY will shortly be available as a download from www.rmmonline.net. "This Is Why" features very special guest vocalist Doogie White, (Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow/ Yngwie Malmsteen.) and comes off ROADWAY's forthcoming album "Welcome To The Band", due for release, Easter 2010
A currently shite MySpace page for Midlands UK bands.
The point is to use this page to advertise your gigs and to keep in touch with other likeminded bands in the area without feeling like a complete arse for filling fan pages with junk mail. You know who you are!.
Promotions companies may also join so that if they're looking for bands to play a venue in the Midlands, all they have to do is visit this page for local bands to choose from and they have a full spectrum of sounds.
So if you're a new, up and coming talent in the midlands, whether you're a generic Indie band or Cock Rock band get your name down on the list!!!!!
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