1.
Live and Fresh Rock & Metal – in Staines
Kamikaze
Test Pilots
Mar 12 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines
With ABSTRACT GENIUS
KamikazeTest Pilots mostly come from a country called Zimbabwe which is why they have the funny accents, although they have been living in the UK for near on a decade, so the accents are funnier still.
Ryan (aka Beans) plucked up the courage to ask his grandfather, a 6 foot plus ex-cop, if he could have a set of ancient jazz drums to fulfill a dream thought up during the long and hot african summers. His request granted, he set off forming a band with his younger brother Wes. It was soon obvious that Wes had a natural gift for the drums, so Ryan picked up the guitar, learned a few chords and slowly progressed to writing songs. They took their “band” to the boarding school they went to and it was then they met Martin.
Martin started on 6 strings, learning the very few licks and chords that Beans knew and with a revolving door of bassists, a band was born. However, turmoil created within Zimbabwe forced all matters of music to be put aside and for us to take stock of what options were available to us. We decided that it was time to spread our wings.
Kamikaze Test Pilots was eventually formed in 2005 by Beans and Wes. There were a number of member changes, with Martin joining the band as bassist in January 2006. The last of the changes happened in January 2008 when the band were joined by Jim Davies (ex-Loki) on guitar. To date we have enjoyed local radio and internet radio airplay, have self released a six track EP (“Into The Sun”-BUY IT NOW!) and are constantly gigging some bar somewhere. . .
Link:
www.myspace.com/thekamikazetestpilots
http://www.buckleuppromotions.com
2.
See these Local Punks Reborn… Live at Egham
No Lip
Mar 13 2009
Compasses
Egham
“OLD SCHOOL PUNK FOR OLD SCHOOL PUNKS.”
After a long time of thinking of a new name (better) No Lip was born out of Sux Pastilles. With more shows upcoming No Lip are looking for fans to come to shows and go back 30 years to when punk was great. Doing covers from Ramones to The Damned and more obscure ones like the Wasps and Wire with a healthy smattering of Clash,Pistols and Ruts
Playing with our very own local STAINES faves : New Assassins
If you don’t catch ‘em at The Compasses this week (shame on you) try to see these punksters at:
Apr 17 2009 8:00P The Phoenix Staines
May 2 2009 8:00P Dog and Partridge Staines
3.
Melodramatic Art-Pop Band – Live in Staines
A Genuine
Freakshow
Mar 15 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines
With oompah sounds, creaking violins, rumbling cellos, screachy guitars, burbling bass and scatty drums this lot are a genuine freakshow…lots of fun and experimentation. Cool as ice and twice as nice… see ‘em now for a truly freaky experience…
With ACACIA SNOW
If you miss the HOB Freak Show (and please DON’T) then I suppose you can catch ‘em here:
Apr 11 2009 8:00P The Peel supp/ Cats and Cats and Cats Kingston
Apr 12 2009 8:00P The Oakford Social Club supp/ Vessels Reading
Apr 24 2009 8:00P Reading University Reading
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/agenuinefreakshow
http://www.buckleuppromotions.com
4.
Three Piece Power Trio- Live Windsor
The Indie
Killers
Mar 14 2009
Old Ticket Hall
Windsor
The Indie Killers are a 3 piece power trio, covering songs from the best Indie and Rock bands in the world today. With 5 record deals between the 3 members as well as extensive world tours and several charting records, these guys know how to make any party take off from the very 1st minute! The Indie Killers recently performed at The Killers latest album launch party where they were joined by members of Snow Patrol live on stage for a rendition of ’Mr Brightside’! + DJ PLAYING 80’s & 90’s HITS – BAR OPEN TILL 2AM
If you LIKE the KILLERS you are gonna LURVE these boys !
03-14-2009 21:00 at The Indie Killers
THE OLD TICKET HALL, WINDSOR, SL4
Cost: £3
Link:
Soul Funk Disco Party - Live at Ascot
Citizen Soul
Mar 14 2009
Jagz
Ascot
Citizen Soul is the ultimate soul, funk, disco and motown covers band for your party, wedding or corporate event. The fantastic vocalists and rhythm section are complemented by a 6,piece horn section, guaranteeing a sound like you have never heard before!
The band comprises some of the very best young musicians on the London music scene. All of the members of the band have studied at London’s most prestigious music colleges, such as the Guildhall School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music.
The band’s repertoire has something for everyone, from classics by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire and Michael Jackson to contemporary hits by Joss Stone, Jill Scott and Jamiroquai. Whether you want the newest tunes or the cheesiest anthems, Citizen Soul can meet your needs.
Saturday, 14th March JAGZ ASCOT
Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub
Links:
http://www.jagz.co.uk
