The Turns are an Indie, Pop band based in Rotherhithe, South East London and have been playing together, in one form or another, since they were 15.
Their easy going, relaxed, stage presence belies their professionalism and commitment to giving their best. They are a likeable bunch of guys - always respectful of, and interested in, the other bands they play along side and always grateful to the fans that turn out to see them.
During their careers the guys have played a variety of venues, such as:
The Kings Head: Fulham
The Bull & Gate: Camden
Dublin Castle: Camden
The Alma: Crystal Palace
West One Four: West Kensington
The Hope and Anchor: Islington
The Garage: Islington
The Marquee: Leicester Square
The Water Rats: King’s Cross
The 100 Club: Oxford Street
Amersham: New Cross
Bar@the Academy: Birmingham
The Cavern: Liverpool.
They have also played the local Southwark festival – The Event, the inaugural Bermondsey Street festival, Elefest and the Rhythm Festival, Bedford.
Supported:
They have played support to Wilko Johnson, Dr Feelgood, Spencer Davis, Nine Below Zero and Chas and Dave.
Up Coming Gigs:
13th June: Anarchy in the UK - A one off never seen before sex pistols acoustic set at Dirty South!
26th June: BH2 at Canning Town!
01_LET'S WASH OUR HANDS TOGETHER_03:07 02_A GOOD FOR DAY FOR TELLING LIES_03:06 03_ROOFTOPS_02:30 04_DON'T YOU SAY YOUR HEART'S BROKEN_03:12 05_ROLLERCOASTER_02:51 06_GIVING UP IS THE HARDEST THING _03:56 07_LONELY BOYS WITH LONELY HEARTS_04:15 08_FINGERTIPS_03:52 09_BIRTHDAY BOY_02:31 10_SETTING TRENDS_02:52
THE SPECIALS - FREE LIVE DOWNLOAD
To download a free, live single, taken from The Specials recent sell out 30th Anniversary tour follow the link below:
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.
For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!).
Take care and keep in touch.
Best, Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place. "
Platform: The Basis upon which we’re inviting artists to play for unified sound during the next 4 months, including but not limited to the following; What you get: • The chance to win some of the £10k worth of prizes, inc £1000 cash or Slot at Bloodstock • The chance to be part of a trio of compilation cd’s 1000 copies per CD • To Feature in programme and run 1000’s of times • Reduced Studio costs • Showcases for Festival What you give: o You agree to play 1 gig minimum per band (+2 more if successful in heats) o You pay a deposit of £10 each per band member fully returnable o You supply personal info to make you fully contactable o You consider what this platform can become, beyond this year! o You have some level of ambition and competence to take advantage of what we are offering and you understand the terms and condition upon entering.
There’s NO catch, it’s technically FREE ENTRY & comes with a load of stuff you can take advantage of. Its simply the best way to get your band noticed over the next 4 months.
The CD: A track charge of £5 per band member will be taken from the deposit if the band wished to be part of the compilations with a per track value charge of £1 per track # in reverse of the track 20, i.e. track #1 £20, track#7 £13, Track#20 £1 etc (Free if recording at Jigga Jam studios)
Deposits: Will be fully returnable (£10) or in part (£5 )of CD has been utilised by the band, this money will be in cash and can be claimed form the 1st June until 31st July at which point it will be donated to charity of our choice. (Last year we raised £1250) Thanks from www. unifiedsounds. co. uk
