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The Zips
Pop Punk / Punk / Rock

"4guys3chords2minutebuzzbombs1helluvanight"

Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   The Zips: General Info
Member Since11/12/2005
Band Websitethezips.com
Band MembersJohn McNeill - Lead Vox/Rhythym Gtr Jimbo McKellar - Loud Gtr/Backing Vox Phil Mullen - Bass Gtr/Shouting Joe Jaconelli - Drums/Backing Vox
InfluencesThe Clash, The Buzzcocks, Elvis Costello, The Strokes
Sounds LikeThe Clash meet The Strokes on a Black Rebel Motorcycle to Rock 'N' Roll central
Record LabelTenement Toons
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 25 2008 8:00P
Death Disco, London London, London and South East
Jul 26 2008 9:00P
Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
The Market Inn, Ayr Ayr, Scotland
Aug 23 2008 9:00P
Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland
Sep 4 2008 8:00P
Club De Mar, Ayr Ayr, Scotland
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
The Admiral, Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland

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   About The Zips
>>>>>>New Single - 30 Years Of Punk Rock - Released 26TH October 2007 <<<<<<< The cd contains 4 tracks - Seven/30YearsofPunkRock/Don't Be Pushed Around/and Im In Love "live" track from a gig at The Venue in London 1979. Previously: Glasgow band, The Zips released their debut album, Guitars4Hire on September 28th 2006 - 27 years after their debut single! Having been around at Punk's birth in the Seventies, splitting up as it was overtaken by Ska and New Romantics in the Eighties, and re-forming due to European bootleg interest and internet bidding wars for their back catalogue in the Noughties, The Zips now find themselves in the midst of the new guitar band explosion in the UK, and they are loving every minute of it. Guitars4Hire is on the Tenement Toons label and is available via Avalanche Records in Glasgow/Edinburgh & elsewhere via at: www.cdbaby.com or www.emubands.com or email: info@thezips.com or buy copies at gigs (check gig dates). The Zips - old enough to know better that the only thing worth knowing is the words to Know Your Rights by The Clash! .. width="425" height="350"> ..>


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Sad Society





Jul 4 2008 4:52 PM


Sad Society will be supporting Dogsflesh and Billyclub at Stereo, Renfield Lane, Glasgow, on Saturday, 12th July. £6 Admission. The venue is just a couple of minutes' walk from Queen Street and Central stations and Sad Society will be the first band on, so those of you travelling from Edinburgh or elsewhere will be able to see us without missing your last train home.
roscoe vacant





Jul 4 2008 1:32 PM

Hey John
Hope yr doing great... I'm just canvassing for my next Glasgow gig, on Thursday 28th August at the TransEurope Cafe in the Trongate... It will be a very low key, totally acoustic, no-PA gig with myself, Dave Hughes and Al Baker. Would be great to see youse. If one or all of you want to come, I'll scroll you up with free tix on the door. Let me ken!

Roscoe
The Dunderheids





Jul 3 2008 5:14 AM

Hey, have a listen to our new track "Damage that you've done" and tell us what you think. We really appreciate the comments.
Thanks, The Dunderheids
pivopivo


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Jul 2 2008 10:59 AM

En route to supporting the legendary Electric Prunes, psychedelic Swedes La Fleur Fatale drop in to Pivo Pivo, Waterloo St, Glasgow to join us for a Full Tilt Boogie from 8pm on Thursday 3rd July. Support from Bo Deadly and Dennis Law Jnr. www. myspace. com/lafleurfataletheband

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Sol Diablos





Jul 1 2008 4:45 AM

Hey!

Jus stoppin by to let you know we're playin Capitol on 10th July.

It costs hee-haw to get in so if your kickin about, come down, should be a good one!

Cheers.

Sol Diablos
The Red Eyes





Jun 29 2008 10:24 AM

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New Direction Music


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Jun 29 2008 5:11 AM

Thanks for accepting....

Our website is currently undergoing a major upgrade to launch some radical promotional opportunities for promising solo artists and bands...

We'll keep you posted as to when the upgraded site launches...
roscoe vacant





Jun 27 2008 3:01 PM

Awrite John?!
Great show the other night! I think Phill was a bit worse for wear! Check out my new Zips-inspired James Keir Hardie T-shirts - available now! Hit me up if you want one (or 4!)
Group Hug Glasgow





Jun 26 2008 3:45 PM

Hi There,

Just a reminder that the group hug will take place at 12.30pm on Saturday the 28th at George Square.

It should be a laugh, hope you can make it!
Stevie Steve





Jun 20 2008 6:11 AM

Hope stevezip's photies make the grade on Wednesday... ;-)
Safe trip down lads.
Sol Diablos





Jun 18 2008 1:15 PM

Awrite!

Just to let you know we are playin the Classic Grand on Sat 28th June.

If you fancy it, you can get tickets via Paypal on our myspace!

Cheers!

Sol Diablos
Sad Society





Jun 18 2008 3:18 AM


Sad Society's first gig in Edinburgh this year! Gig starts at 8pm. Admission: £4 at door.
El Dog





Jun 12 2008 4:42 PM

Discount tickets for Sucioperro and El Dog available online!

We are uber-super-excited to be playing alongside the mighty Sucioperro this Sunday, the 15th of June, at King Tuts in Glasgow.

There is a limited supply of discount tickets for sale online through our management's shiny new web store, with no booking fee either! You can pay securely through Paypal (and no, you don't even need an account!) and then pick the tickets up at the venue on the night – how sweet is that!

Sucioperro and El Dog
June 15thKing Tuts, Glasgow
plus My Final Wish.
Doors 8:30pm
Buy Tickets!

Hopefully see you there!

The Dog

Louise





Jun 9 2008 7:33 PM

Kate Nash loves you John!

And that guy must have mentioned The Zips about nineteen times.
x
Captain Oi!





Jun 9 2008 8:16 AM

The Captain Oi! Summer Sale Returns,
with loads of CDs from just £4.99
including UK delivery.
Get over to www. captainoi. com for full details!

Captain Oi! Summer Sale
AUTOSAFARI


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Jun 8 2008 8:24 AM

Hey Guys
we'll be playing the 13th note in Glasgow on Wednesday (11th Jun) if you fancy coming down for some rock!
The AUTOSAFARis
Glasband 80





Jun 6 2008 1:46 PM

Thanks Jon, I will gladly start work on adding THE ZIPPS to the Glasband site.

Speak to you guys soon!

Tommy.
CELEBRITY STALKERS.





Jun 4 2008 6:10 PM

Always coming back to be set free





Jun 1 2008 9:00 AM

You are now officially this household's favourite Glaswegian band! Thanks for a great set on Friday night and your generosity.
x
TOUGH *CLASS OF ’76* out NOW!


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May 30 2008 8:41 AM

Passionate Friends





May 29 2008 3:46 PM

Hope you can make it John

MySpace Codes
stephen





May 23 2008 3:54 PM

Enjoy yourselves in London lads.
REMEMBER CHERNOBYL





May 22 2008 3:09 AM

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thanks again for playing this years gig and helping raise £912.08 for chernobyl children lifeline!
:O)
landslide (Need Gigs)





May 21 2008 2:29 PM

Hi Guys.
How's it going?
We have a new song up called 'closer'.
Have a listen if you like.

Cheers

Landslide
Barry





May 20 2008 10:22 AM

dont know need to speak to peter . we go to glastonbury on the wednesday.
,
CRIMEDESK





May 20 2008 9:16 AM

Cheers for add and message - sounding good..catch up at a gig maybe.
Ally





May 19 2008 4:00 PM

All the best in London lads, have a good one!
Barry





May 19 2008 9:56 AM

good luck in london , sounds like a good agig to get. the night before your next gig in london primal scream are playing with MC5 thinking of heading down.
stephen





May 18 2008 5:00 PM

Got Barbara Wire track on my profile and it sounds brilliant.
Punksparrer/ClashR





May 18 2008 5:22 AM


THANK YOU!! :)


Naomi - 尚美





May 17 2008 10:53 AM

Konbanwa(good evening) guys!
Doumo Arigatou(thank you so much) for your request. My best friend in Japan loves punk rock and I listened to punk also. I feel it's nice old great sound! Nice to meet you here.
Please take care and keep in touch with me. Have a nice weekend, too.
Matane(see you)!

Naomi xkiki
DekOiZ





May 16 2008 12:11 PM

Climber_punk (Jason)





May 15 2008 7:32 AM

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16 May 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - Koba + Ampersand + Daedalian @ Crow bar
Shuttle st, Paisley, Scotland – free

23 May 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - Forevervoid + The Veritas + Hiroshima Blackout+ Milophobia @ Crow bar
Shuttle st, Paisley, Scotland – free

30 May 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - EXIT AVENUE( ENG) + Mimi Soya(ENG) + Track 9 + Eyes on Charlie @ Crow bar
Shuttle St, Paisley, Scotland – free

31 May 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - Alan McKim+ Passenger + Ryan Bisland +The Laynes + Esperanza @ Crow Bar
Shuttle st, Paisley, Scotland - £3

03 Jun 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - Badmouth( Sweden) +Kids with Cannons( Eng) + Chao:sphere@ Crow bar
Shuttle St, Paisley, Scotland - Free tbc

06 Jun 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - Audiofixx tbc + New Noise Pollution + Miss Becca @ Crow Bar
Shuttle St, Paisley, Scotland – FREE

13 Jun 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - Benefit Fraud + Annie Stevenson +The 4/5’s @ Crow Bar
Shuttle St, Paisley, Scotland – Free

20 Jun 2008, 20:00 08:00 PM - The Hostiles + More From Jim + 1tbc @ Crow Bar
Shuttle st, Paisley, Scotland - FREE
The Hold Up





May 14 2008 5:47 PM

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Bring the noise!!!!!
SCaredY-CaT





May 14 2008 5:42 AM

hello chaps!

soz for the lateness of this here comment but had so much to do since the aftermath of the gig!

anyway .. and a BIG thanks to you for coming along on the day and playing at Remember Chernobyl gigs!! appreciated - hope you all enjoyed it as much as i did!

we raised £912.08 for Chernobyl Children Lifeline, not a bad amount at all!

here's to next year!

kari .
x
Sol Diablos





May 12 2008 5:12 AM

just stopped by to say alright!!!!

SOL DIABLOS
Back-To-Future Festival





May 11 2008 4:04 AM

Dj Dr Gonzo





May 6 2008 3:37 PM

yeah ive been checking your bulletins and last. fm info i hope i can make it.
should be good, i saw you at wickerman a couple of years ago in the early afternoon but it was great anyways, been lookin forward to a nightime performance :)
stephen





May 5 2008 1:47 PM

Another good gig,cheers lads.
ALIENPIG





May 3 2008 3:21 AM

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Dave Arcari - uncompromising alt.blues...





Apr 30 2008 9:19 AM

Tickets now available for the Dave Arcari/Lee Patterson gigs at The Village, Leith on Saturday 10 May and The State Bar, Glasgow on Thursday 16 May.