The Would Be Emperors have been playing Manchester and the Northwest for two years. In that time we've gigged at the Cavern Liverpool, The Dry Bar, Matt and Phreds, Night and Day, The Studio, The Star and Garter and The Ruby Lounge as well as playing MAPS and the ITC Fringe festivals. We've had airplay on BBC Manchester and been listed as their Introducing Artist Of the Week. We've played unplugged sets for a variety of local Manchester radio stations, and had airplay as far afield as Austria and Colorado.
"...The Would Be Emperors, trade in electronically driven melodic funk (obviously). Don’t reach for the platform shoes just yet. What we’re talking about here is a busy flurry of sequencing and almost-to-the-point-of-sampled guitar loops, all cascading in a style that immediately reminds you of the edgy pop excellence of someone like Reverend And The Makers - a classy parallel it is too. “Funkchester” is a stylish and well executed example of the Emperors abilities, whilst “She’ll Shine For You” is drifting indie, that makes it clear that there’s a good bit of song writing talent going on here. “Q & A” may also be an attractive proposition...A fine demo all round from an honest to god band who can most definitely write catchy songs."
review courtesy of www.manchestermusic.co.uk
“Go With The Flow”..... ‘there’s a great guitar hook and a very memorable chorus – you definitely aren’t going to forget it quickly. Elsewhere the band veer from the pounding electro and strident bass of the first track for a funkier disco outing on “For The Taking”. “Play The Game” opens with another great guitar hook, whilst the drums ensure there’s an exciting rhythm to compliment their simple but fresh brand of indie dance and rock. Another superb production job from John Kettle too who’s captured the vibrancy of a young band finding their way, but kept it all tight, exposing only their best moments.’
Its time to brush off those January blues and other such cliched nonsense.... dont know about you but our Januarys been pretty good so far!!!
We are looking to get into Feb though as it means the start of the Designer Magazine gig calender and we've got some great ones for you starting off on Feb 6th at the Roadhouse
Also remember those who want FREE TICKET GIVEAWAYS, UP DATES ON UPCOMING GIGS AS SOON AS THEY COME IN - JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP HERE:
* Feb 12th - The Aftershow @ Moho Live ft Picture Book, Drive There Now, Richard Dutton (The So & So's), The Tracks, Unconscious Jungle, Still Down Gill
* Feb 14th - SKINS BEACH PARTY @ MOHO LIVE (with EFFY from SKINS DJ SET) plus The Mandigans, Of The True Class, Sleepless Nights , Lights Out Action, Aura and more TBC
Hey.. Thank you for the friendship and hope u had a great x'mas and new year!! I should be uploading a new song this week and in the mean time, you can listen to my other songs on my profile. Happy New year!! Amanda N.G x
WANTED TO WISH YOU MERRY XMAS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2009 AND CONTINUED SUPPORT IN 2010!!!!!!
We've still got a few gigs before the years out with * The Futureheads @ Moho Live - Dec 18th * Jingle Bell Rock @ Satans Hollow - Dec 21st (All Ages Xmas Special) * Gideon Conn & guests @ Moho Live - Dec 22nd
Hopefully see you down there before xmas but if not have a good one
THE VIOLET MAY @ Night & Day - Sheffields most talked about band at the mo - you may recognise fronman Chris McClure as the face of The Arctic Monkeys and Toddla T's debut
Support from The Causeway The Ambush The Minx No Flash
STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED - A PROMOTER LETTING PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEIR GIGS........WELL WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY AROUND HERE!!!!!
COME ON DOWN AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW MANCHESTER BANDS AND THE MANC MUSIC SCENE
ADVANCE TICKETS Sept 11th - Nice Peter @ Sub61 - American musical comedy genius follows hugely successful tours with a new Manchester date - £5 tickets from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/53088
Sept 18th - The Violet May @ Night & Day - Sheffields most talked about band at the mo - you may recognise fronman Chris McClure as the face of The Arctic Monkeys and Toddla T's debut - £5 from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/53191
Sept 25th - Doll & The Kicks @ Sub61 - As seen on 2 sold out dates with Morrissey @ Manchester Apollo - £6 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/50385
PAY ON THE DOOR GIGS August 1st @ Roadhouse - Sander Kommander, Der Die Das plus special guests - 7.30pm doors
August 7th @ Sub 61 - Sandbox, Daddys Milk, Elmer Thug and more TBC - 7.30pm doors
August 8th @ Roadhouse - Red Or Black, The Soul, Bonfires, Special K - 7pm
Sept 25th - Doll & The Kicks @ Sub61 - fresh from 2 sold out Apollo dates with Morrissey, D&TK returun for a headline show in Manchester - £6 from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/50385
LOTS LOTS MORE GIGS ON THE MYSPACE SO CHECK THE FULL LISTINGS......... IF YOU WANT TO PLAY A GIG FOR US MESSAGE US VIA THE MYSPACE
Hey whatsup? :D I made a CruNk new remix for LMFAO's "La La La" remix contest. Would u help me out and send a vote via text? Its free and only takes a second, and every vote means A LOT!! your support really helps! thanks! check it out below -Ax
Thanks SO much for the add and the friendship. I am honored. My brand new electro EP will be out in June 2009 and I would love your support!
Please join my mailing list at: http://www.reverbnation.com/robotbombshelter?add_email=true. You'll get advanced notice of new tracks, upcoming shows and new CD releases.
You can also check out my band page at: http://www.robotbombshelter.com to learn more about me and my music.
Thanks for your support!
Jake B./Robot Bomb Shelter
CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE... NINE BLACK ALPS KID BRITISH WAVE MACHINES MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE THE TRAVELLING BAND TEN BEARS THE VORTEX THE MAYBES KARIMA FRANCIS THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP FRAZER KING CASIO KID GIDEON CONN THE GAY BLADES THE WHISKYCATS TEN BEARS ..... with around 200 bands over the weekend
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WE'VE GOT LOADS ON IN MAY / JUNE / JULY SO HERE'S JUST A HANDFUL OF THE GIGS SO FAR - CHECK THE MYSPACE PAGE OUT FOR THE FULL LISTINGS
LOTS LOTS MORE GIGS ON THE MYSPACE SO CHECK THE FUL LISTINGS......... IF YOU WANT TO PLAY A GIG FOR US MESSAGE US VIA THE MYSPACE
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ADVANCE TICKETS
June 19th - The Ruling Class @ Manchester Roadhouse - Just been on tour with The Charlatans and The Twang - £5 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/47829
June 20th - The Sand Band @ Roadhouse - one time Coral guitarist and just played Manchester gig with Nick McCabe / The Black Marquee - £5 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/48101
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