toofarnorth
adam offord
adam offord www.toofarnorth.co.uk

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101 years old
Too Far North City, Artic Circle
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Last Login: 12/1/2009
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Generalmusic, sex, fast cars, travel, great food, football, being happy, having great mates...
Musicto define the music we are all into would take up the entire world of myspace and eventually the universe so, just for now, let's just say we like good music and hate shit music...
MoviesParis Texas, City of God, Trainspoting, Crash, High Fidelity, True Romance, Gross Point Blank, Fear and Loathing, Shawshank Redemption, Withnail and I, Point Break, Young Guns, Down By Law, Lord of the Rings, The Godfather (part 1 and 2 only), Scarface, The Breakfast Club, Goodfellas...
TelevisionPrison Break, Simpsons, Family Guy and football (is there anthing else any good on?...
BooksCatcher in the Rye, Trainspotting, The Football Factory, More 24 Hour SAFC People, My Big Colouring Book, Are You Dave Gorman, Stupid White Men, Porno, On The Road...
HeroesJoe Strummer, My Granda, Mo Jo, Pete De Freitas, Kurt Cobain, Martin Smith, Whoever thought to ban smoking in bars…

     toofarnorth's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking
Zodiac Sign:Taurus
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Music Promoters

   toofarnorth's Schools
Staffordshire University
Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1990
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
 

1987 to 1990
The King Edward VI School
Morpeth, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1987
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Other
 

1982 to 1987

   toofarnorth's Companies
Floatation Suite
Sunderland, UK
www.floatationsuite.com

Too Far North
Sunderland, UK
www.toofarnorth.co.uk




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About me:
Too Far North was founded late last century by Martyn McFadden and Tim Madgwick as a non profit making record label with a remit to nurture musical talent within the North East of England.

After a few years hard graft releasing singles and albums by a number of local acts, we naturally developed into more live work, simply because it was more of a laugh and usually involved a great night out. Around this time Tim left the company and in came Adam Offord. The partnership of Offord and McFadden decided to concentrate solely on gig promotion and residencies at venues throughout the North East were soon secured and established.

We owe our moniker to Johny Tate, the talented multi instrumentalist, producer and DJ. Tate ran a club night of the same name during the mid 90s, upstairs at The Telegraph in Newcastle. Whilst organising his opening night and still looking for a title to promote it by, Johny was turned down by a southern based DJ who refused to travel up to the North East to perform for him because it was “too far north.”



At the time of our inception we felt that conceited comment also encapsulated the attitude of London based A&R men towards bands in our region. By then Johny had wound down his club night to concentrate his time in the recording studio and was happy for the name of Too Far North “to be used to help the region’s musical talent.”

Since then the band scene in the North East has prospered and Maximo Park, The Twang and The Futureheads have graced the Too Far North stage and many other of our acts have progressed and the capital’s music industry have often flocked to our gigs. But we have not turned our back on our roots and we have continued to promote numerous up and coming bands from throughout the North East via our showcase nights.

In recent years the company has grown and we could not operate so many gigs without the help of Steven Aston, Steven Brown and Jenny Dewar, who are ably assisted by our team of soundmen: Olly, Dirk and Jerry.

So if you're looking for a good night out watching great bands sweat out catchy rhythms, then check out one of our nights. Or if you're looking to arrange a gig for a band, send us your MySpace link to info@toofarnorth.co.uk and we’ll give you a listen... ..
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Who I'd like to meet:
Ian Curtis, Bobby Blue, John Lennon, Lenin, Pele, Harry The Spider, Bob Dylan, Tin Tin, Morrissey while I ate a Coronation chicken baguette (source of a good argument), Snoopy & Woodstock… Been lucky enough to meet many of our heroes which we won’t name here cos that’s pretentious, as is using words like pretentious!

   


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Ourfamous Dead

Ourfamous Dead



Nov 4 2009 5:21 PM

Hey,

Check out our new song "Shiver / Shake".
Let us know what you think!
Cheers,
OFD
ndho

ndho



Nov 4 2009 5:21 PM

new songs, check them out please.
Dirty Weekend

Dirty Weekend



Nov 4 2009 5:21 PM

looking forward to the december date!
MySon

MySon



Oct 8 2009 5:21 PM

Thanx a lot :-)
unsigned sunderland

unsigned sunderland



Sep 19 2009 1:12 PM

if you use facebook join our group theres lots of of paid gigs being advertised and its a good way to keep up with other bands

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112369009436&ref=ts

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Sep 19 2009 1:12 PM

Hey! Thanks again for being our friend. Make sure you have a little listen to our album Songs For Abandoned Buildings. If you like it, please follow the link on the player to buy it from itunes so we can play a town near you! Don't forget to give us a review on itunes when you buy it :)
unsigned sunderland

unsigned sunderland



Sep 19 2009 1:12 PM

thank you very much for the add
be sure to also check us out on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8898385&id=631900095&ref=nf#/group.php?gid=112369009436&ref=ts
The Great Escape

The Great Escape



Sep 19 2009 1:12 PM

wed be up for doin that gig on the 10th if you still need a band?

cheers
TGE
The Scoundrels

The Scoundrels



Sep 19 2009 1:12 PM

many thanks for the add...........
Vicky

Vicky Henderson



Sep 19 2009 1:12 PM

Where are all the Ambershift pics in ya slide show???
Not impressed!!!!!!!!
Downcast Studios

Downcast Studios



Sep 19 2009 1:11 PM

Downcast Studios now open in Gateshead Centre
(Just off Durham rd or 7 min walk from G/head interchange).

5 Purpose built rehearsal Studios, HD3 Recording Studio plus offsite backline and PA hire.

September / October offers.

25% off usual 4hr Peak time and Weekend practices
6pm until 10pm plus weekends between 10am to 10pm.
usual rate £8ph or £32 for 4hrs
Sep / Oct discounted price £24 for 4 hrs

Also

6hr weekday sessions with 50% discount.

10am til 4pm or 12pm til 6pm - £24 50% discount
Prices include full backline:
300 watt RV1215A PA + 2 x mic's
Mapex Tourer M Kit with breakables
2 x Line 6 Spider amp heads + 4 x 12 cabs
1 Line 6 Low down LD175 Bass Combo
+ Industrial fan to keep yaz cool.
Offers apply until Oct 31st.

plus we got a big range of choc snacks & Chews, crisps and space raiders,
Pot Noodles and Rustlers, Soft drinks and Monster NRG
Plus Ernie Ball strings with discount on multipack purchases
+ Plectrums & Drum Sticks.

Would be great if yaz can come give us a try
Cheers Phil - Downcast Studios
0191 4 777 411 - downcaststudios@googlemail.com
The Garage Studios & Music Promotions

The Garage Studios &  Music Promotions



Sep 3 2009 10:14 AM

UNBEATABLE PRICES ON REHEARSAL & RECORDINGS

****FREE 2 HOUR PRACTICE SESSION FOR ALL NEW BANDS DURING SEPTEMBER****

TYPICAL REHEARSAL PRICES

2 HOURS = £15
3 HOURS = £22.50
4 HOURS = £28.00

INCLUDES PA, DRUM KIT, 2 MICS, 1 GUITAR AMP.

RECORDINGS

1 DAY = £120
BOOK 3 DAYS AND GET ANOTHER DAY FREE.

CHECK US OUT
Axis

Axis



Aug 29 2009 11:10 AM

hey guys thanx alot for adding us apreciated check out the tune when you get a chance and let us what you think :) we are in the studios again soon and should have alot more material to listen to aswell in a few weeks thanks again

Matty - AXIS
Johnnys Last Resort

Johnnys Last Resort



Aug 29 2009 11:10 AM

Hi, Thanks for the add and hope to get rockin together soon.

.. JLR ...
Tonight We Fire! (NEW Song Up Now!)

Tonight We Fire! (NEW Song Up Now!)



Aug 26 2009 4:06 PM

Hey hey! We have a new track up - I'm out of the veg game. Take a listen & let us know what you think! :) xx
Pink Lane

Pink Lane



Aug 26 2009 4:06 PM

new music online now, give it a listen and let us know what you think..

x


Ambershift

Ambershift



Aug 26 2009 4:06 PM

it is greys monument isnt it mate?x
The Ely Guns (2 OLD SONGS UP NOW!!!)

The Ely Guns (2 OLD SONGS UP NOW!!!)



Aug 26 2009 4:06 PM

Hey, we have some new tunes up. Come by, check em out and let us know what you think :)

Cheers

Mikey - Indieguns
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Amy Atkinson



Aug 26 2009 4:06 PM

hi, this band are wanting to know some good venues for gigs, and it would be great if you could help them out, they r a great band
www.myspace.com/countuk
much love Amy x
Ah Toy

Ah Toy



Aug 26 2009 4:05 PM

We are searching for a drummer & bass player. Contact us on here or find us on facebook.
Ambershift

Ambershift



Aug 26 2009 4:05 PM

alright ad, let us know if you fancy a pint next week or something, feel an offord/lord combo coming on x
Kill Chaos - twitter.com/killchaosmusic

Kill Chaos - twitter.com/killchaosmusic



May 13 2009 3:36 PM

Cheers for the add request. If you have any dates around the 11th september, we'd be well interested in playing.

JP
Edge Of Autumn *BOOKING NOW*

Edge Of Autumn *BOOKING NOW*



Jun 8 2009 2:14 PM

Hey guys,

just uploaded latest track, got a few others up there too. Check us out. Were gigging any time July onwards if you think you can find us a spot! ;)

Cheers!

Dave
SmokeBox

SmokeBox



May 28 2009 3:34 PM

Hey whats up? We have all new songs on our page now so come on by and check them out! Thanks again for adding us!!
North Atlantic Oscillation

North Atlantic Oscillation



May 29 2009 7:35 PM

Hello,

North Atlantic Oscillation's "Hollywood Has Ended", from the forthcoming album Grappling Hooks, is featured in this month's Police Box compilation from TenTracks. It's here:

http://www.tentracks.co.uk/channel/the-police-box/the-police-box-april-09

In case you haven't heard, TenTracks is a new music delivery service where you can buy exclusive 10-track compilations for £1, i.e. a mere 10p per track.

This month NAO are in the illustrious company of the excellent Found, Orkestra Del Sol, Fence Collective luminaries James Yorkston and King Creosote and exactly 5 others. Once again, that's £1 for ALL TEN TRACKS. Not bad, really.

-North Atlantic Oscillation

http://www.tentracks.co.uk/channel/the-police-box/the-police-box-april-09
http://www.naoband.com

NEXT GIG: Sunday 31st May, Box, Glasgow.
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