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The Rise
Indie / Rock



Dundee,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/20/2008
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   The Rise: General Info
Member Since11/18/2005
Band Websitewearetherise.co.uk
Band Members
Kevin 'Johno' Johnston:Vocals & Bass Guitar
Andy Beattie:Drums
John Nicoll:Lead Guitar
Alan Turner:Vocals & Rhythm Guitar

"Finally, every so often you come across a band that makes you wanna shout Yeeahhh! at the top of your voice. THE RISE are that kind of band. Listen to Black Monday - it will blow your brain skyward, and embodies the brilliance taking place right here, right now, in Dundee. This Scene is on Fire!!!"
NME - Feb 2007

"excellent. huge sound, not clichéd"
Steve Lillywhite
(U2, Rolling Stones & Travis)


"The Rise, topped the night off with some high volume, high energy rock that must have pissed off the security, trying to keep a crowd of drunk Dundonians undercontrol when The Rise are on form is fucking pointless! A wicked set to end a wicked night!!!"
Two Thumbs Fresh
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'...they're not a heavy metal band, they're not an indie band, they're not a bluesy rock band - yet they are all these and more - and that's why their audience is out there’

Andy Garibaldi, Independent music journalist

Having just completed their first self-funded & self-promoted tour of England, Wales & Scotland, they are currently locked in a studio working on a single due to be released under Two Thumbs Records later this year, the band can't help but attract attention. Featuring heavily in magazines, newspapers, radio stations and on the internet the band are being swamped with requests to play the length and breadth of the UK . This is no surprise given the remarkable success of gigs outside of Dundee in the past. Although they have only selected a few to satisfy their own, as well as their fans needs. A personal invite came from Rick Witter(ex Shed Seven) & The Dukes to support on the current leg of their Scottish tour in Glasgow’s infamous King Tuts Wah Wah Hut and an end of year party in their hometown of Dundee along with a Stone Roses cover band kept them busy until 2006 came to a close.

Comprising of 4 tight knit friends the band has never been stronger. Kevin Johnston (Bass & Vox), Alan Turner (Guitar & Vox), Andy Beattie (Drums) & John Nicoll (Lead Guitar) have travelled, played and danced the UK to its knees yet still want more. Seriously starting as a band in September of 2005, The Rise were crowned Global Battle of the Bands (GBOB) Best New Band in Scotland within 2 months and then 2 months later came 3rd in a World Final in London’s Astoria in front of 1500 people which included the best artists from another 23 countries. When Radio One came to Dundee in 2006, the band was selected to headline the unsigned fringe festival in The Doghouse to a capacity crowd.

The Rise have built a strong following both at home and away with their powerful blend of indie/dance/rock. The music is an eclectic mix of traditional rock and roll blended together with pounding beats, screaming vocals and driving rifts. This is all held together with strong dance based ethos.

Support requests then flooded in from bands such as Proud Mary, !Forward Russia!, Air Traffic, The Upper Room, The Casuals, Blackbud, Rick Witter, The Feeling, Kasabian, The Sunshine Underground, The KBC and of course many gigs with fellow Dundee upstarts The View.

Playing at highly rated venues across the UK including King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, The Cavern, Islington Academy , The Garage, several Barfly's, Club Ifor Bach and opening a custom built gig venue in Scotland ’s Highlands , The Ironworks, to 1000 fans.

Requests to play from Alan McGhee (Creation Records), Dave McGheecan (DF Concerts) and BBC Radio 1, have kept the band in the music fans ears.

The Rise are a big part of the Dundee music scene and not just in Dundee , they also have many out of town fans spreading the word about their fast-rising musical talent

'...a monumental wall of rhythm guitar riffing, sealing lead guitar and mighty rhythm section to which no rock or punk or indie audience could fail to be carried along with - this is music to which you just HAVE to dance. It was phenomenal!'



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Jul 15 2008 11:03 PM

Greetings The Rise
Thanks for accepting Legion
Keep up the killer work!
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Bexxi - GET WASTED!!!!!!





Jul 10 2008 11:26 AM

Hey,
Tah for accepting the add.
Thought your music was good!
Hows things?
Bexxi.
xxx
Gibby





Jul 2 2008 9:39 AM

hello,

well I moved down back in December, just got a new house a couple months ago, penthouse apartement lol very posh. Hows u guys? Wen u playing next? I was up for the blue's festival at the weekend, was fun.

Lucy xxx
matty





Jun 19 2008 11:16 AM

get back on it lads, stop fuckin aboot
STAGE PASS PROMOTIONS.co.uk





Jun 15 2008 12:30 PM

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CLUB MONDO





May 24 2008 1:58 PM

NEXT UP AT CLUB MONDO! ON FRIDAY THE 30th OF MAY WE HAVE VERY SPECIAL GUEST DJ FERGIE @ ELECTRODE!!
http://www. myspace. com/electrodemondo




THEN...

GLiTCH RETURNS WITH THE VERY TALENTED MILTON JACKSON OF FREERANGE RECORDS



GLiTCH Vol 3
HOUSE, ELECTRO, MINIMAL - TECHNO
SATURDAY 7th JUNE 2008

With Special Guest
MILTON JACKSON
(IDM / FREERANGE RECORDS)
www. myspace. com/miltonjackson06
www. freerangerecords. co. uk

Barry Christie AKA Milton Jackson has achieved a lot since kicking off his production career at the age of 19. His first EP ended up on a Roger Sanchez's Mixmag compilation so from the outset the bar was set high. A dedication to electronic music and days on end locked in the studio perfecting his dark, techno influenced deep house music has resulted in a considerable discography. A few years down the line and Milton is still at the top of his game, putting out a constant flow of EPs on a multitude of heavyweight labels, including Freerange, Urbantorque, Tsuba and Silver Network. DJ dates followed at venues such as Fabrik/Goa (Madrid), Womb (Tokyo), Sonar Festival (Barcelona) and Maria (Berlin).
Being regularly played and charted by the likes of Carl Cox, John Digweed, Funk Dvoid, Jimpster and Ben Watt has put Milton Jackson at the forefront of the house music scene across the globe. Most recently Miton's Freerange outing 'Cycles' was a huge hit with the follow-up single 'Ghosts in my Machines' headed for similar acclaim.
With a Freerange album in the makings, a remix for Joey Negro's Sunburst Band and a busy DJ-ing calender, 2008 sees no let up in the rise and rise of Milton Jackson. See you on the 8th of June my Glitches....
Support from
BRYN WILLIAMS

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May 16 2008 9:22 AM

The Heralds





May 14 2008 6:53 AM

have a wee listen to the new demo, cheers xx
Sol Diablos





May 12 2008 5:16 AM

just stopped by to say alright!!!!

SOL DIABLOS
Aviators





May 2 2008 2:35 AM

We love the rise!

Heard you had a smashing time in InverG,

when you coming to play the brig?

best,

M
DEXTERS BAR





Apr 28 2008 3:23 AM

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anna





Mar 27 2008 10:09 AM

am on it..... hope to see yous soon
xxxx
shanti baba





Mar 24 2008 4:55 AM

HEY GUYS,JOHN HERE. TOTALLY BLOTO ON MONDAY MORNIN(BANK HOLIDAY). NOT BEEN ON IN A WHILE SO JUS SAYIN HYE. CUNTS.
REVIVAL<< This Sat @ DragonEye !





Mar 25 2008 3:29 PM

hey The Rise !! you out this weekend?
REVIVAL<< ClubClassics Allnighter @ Dragoneye
FREE B4 11.30PM !! Hope you can make it ! See you there !!

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anna





Mar 21 2008 7:33 AM

hahaha, top friends, Snap!!
yeh, sorry about the no-show to recent gigs!mob is still the same though.just been super busy (just back from 3weeks in NYC)back to good old dundee???!
will look out for yous playing here soon
anna xxx
Cities & Thrones





Mar 14 2008 4:46 PM

so we have two new tunes up...care to have a listen? care to give us some feedback? care to tell me to stop saying "care"?

let me know:)
theano





Mar 11 2008 9:07 PM

Hello from Paris! Thanks for the request! Nice music!

SY
~Victoria~





Mar 6 2008 3:45 PM

Liking the new tunes up xx
FIT TO FLY





Mar 6 2008 1:13 PM

Thanxs for the add lads!! Great music here!!
All the best!!
FIT TO FLY X
~Victoria~





Feb 27 2008 1:57 PM

Aye its not going too bad...keep getting ill...but i think thats too many late nights and early mornings!
I saw kobai in glasgiw and loved them too xxx
~Victoria~





Feb 25 2008 1:33 PM

woo, check out the fancy new profile! How was the night with Kobai? xxx
cyphreinc





Feb 20 2008 10:00 AM

Nice one for the Continued support

All The Best...
Interzone*promo





Feb 5 2008 8:43 AM

COME ALONG GUYS!!
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Feb 4 2008 7:58 PM

hey havent been on in ages jus thought i would say hello then i noticed your playin in the doghouse day after my bday yay ima come down before i go get wasted lmao. big hug, mwah xx
The Heralds





Jan 28 2008 5:05 AM

good shit mate,i'll be in touch.

cheers!
The Heralds





Jan 27 2008 10:07 AM

how did you get on last night mate?
calum.
Peg and the Bouffants





Jan 27 2008 8:51 AM

hey thanks man! last night was first time i seen you and was impressed!

peg
The Weekend Pickups





Jan 22 2008 11:20 AM

alright mate yeh he asked iz to play so lookin forward to seein you lads,not had a chance to yet.well bring a bass amp man,think theres a bass amp at the arctic but well bring it anyways.see u on sat.bruce
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NEXT GIGS!!!!!

25 Jan 2008
Tommy Flynns - CAMDEN, London
(supporting THE DAVES)
Tickets Available Here


26 Jan 2008
P.I.E @ The Cardigan Arms - Leeds

28 Feb 2008
Bad Behaviour @ Verve - Leeds

1 April 2008
Brudenell Social Club - Leeds

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The Weekend Pickups





Jan 22 2008 9:07 AM

Yeh man we'll bring the bass amp down.
Ånkhvenaris





Jan 22 2008 8:49 AM

Hello
Thanks my friend
always music in your heart !!
Best from France to you
Take care
x
Ånkhvenaris
~Victoria~





Jan 22 2008 7:15 AM

The Rise!!!!


Love you guys!

I will sort out a happenin gig soon

xxxx

promise
The Heralds





Jan 22 2008 3:36 AM

the heralds the heralds the heralds are dire!!

what happened to our chant!!

as i have previously said before the new demos are a lot better in my humble opinion. tiv x
DD Promotions





Jan 21 2008 2:37 PM

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Jan 21 2008 3:41 AM

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The Doghouse





Jan 17 2008 7:08 AM

kobai





Jan 12 2008 9:29 AM

Don't know where the hotmail bit came from!!! I meant to say just your email address!!!! ha ha.

Cheers
Steven Higginson





Jan 12 2008 4:38 AM

thanks for the add boys. Hope to see you guys gig again soon.