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BANDS: Original

If you wish to have your Band details included here, please Contact Me and include as much information as possible. Please note that gig listings are not included here. To see if any of these Bands are playing in the Ipswich area, please visit the Calendar. To help you get to the band you require quickly, please click on one of the links below.

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Ainslie’s Vibes

After years of being a highly respected guitar player Tim has finally stepped up to the mark and is now fronting his own band ‘Ainslie’s Vibes’.

Tim approached two lifelong friends and musicians, Roy Little (bass) and Alex Best (drums) who jumped at the chance to be involved in a new original project. 

The trio gelled straight away with each member contributing personality and creativity into the mix. 

Ainslie’s Vibes debut cd, ‘The People Have Spoken’ was released and the band went on to record studio and live gig sessions with the BBC.

Having now revisited Roundel Studios in Kent, Ainslie’s Vibes all original new album entitled “Standing Ten Feet Tall and Raging Like a Bull” will be launched later in the year.

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 Awake

Metal heads, AWAKE like nothing better than hitting the stage live & loud, it’s the only way they know how. Commanding the stage with a bone shaking wall of sound, the fans know that it’s all about to get hot and sweaty, before joining in, rebounding the energy right back. Playing songs from their 11 year career that have seen them tour with Evergrey and Magnum just to name a few.

A new album was released October 2011. The new songs are filled with blistering riffs and heart wrenching melodies. This album will reach the hearts of all metal rock Genres. The vocals from Simon Shedwell are outstanding. Never like this before has his talents shone through, one of the most underrated metal vocalists out there.

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Back Porch

This band offers an unusual take on the blues with their mainly acoustic line-up.

With their trademark foot stomping rhythms and a lot of laughter, they seem to be able to switch from humour to heartbreak in the blink of an eye.

Their all-original album, “Aint Lettin’ Go”, is receiving more and more radio airplay and their live shows remain an experience not to be missed.

This band will make you laugh, cry, tap your feet and after the Back Porch experience you’re sure to leave feeling better than when you arrived!

For more info contact: “Mike The Vocals”

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BEEBA

Beeba produces ElectroPopPunkAlternativeIndieJungle with some gravel thrown in.

Having produced music for the last 17 years and playing live for the last 4, Beeba plays guitar and sings atop of large, evolving self produced soundscapes.

With a dislike for pigeon holes, Beeba ensures through a diverse array of sounds at least one composition in a set inspires and or intrigues the listener.  He is constantly on a mission to spread his sounds to a wider audience and is always looking for new ears to infiltrate.

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Blacktop Harrison

Formed in November 2007, Blacktop Harrison have developed a reputation for producing idiosyncratic, dynamic, thundering rock with strong hooks.

Powerful and well-crafted material is interspersed with social commentary regarding the trials and contradictions of modern life, personal tales of introspection, and observational third person narrative often referencing deeper and darker underlying subtexts.  The band are currently working on their 3rd album provisionally titled ‘Adjust Your Radar’ to be released on their self-financed label M13 Records.

Description: Original down-tuned, heavy, melodic, groovy tunage : Based:  Ipswich/Felixstowe

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Brideburger

Brideburger is a shoegaze/post rock/drone musician from Ipswich with load of psychedelic drone noise formed In 2008

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Brideburger/132114606830711

soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/brideburger

Email: matt.noiserock.catling@googlemail.com

 

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 Butterfly

Progressive three piece ‘Butterfly’ is where the wired broadband generation meets the psychedelia, rebelliousness and strong community ethos of the 60s Hippy movement. The current band grew out of an older project named Hobomolobo, which in turn emerged from a series of informal jams at various house parties during 2005. The line up of the band fluctuated wildly until the arrival of prodigious drummer Kris Last cemented the roll call, joining founding members Chris Hollands (Bass) and Tommy T (Vocals, Guitar) to create an eclectic guitar driven sound influenced as much by Hawkwind as Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd.

The trio immediately went on to launch the phenomenally successful night Ultrazang at McGinty’s pub where they invited the most talented local bands to play with them, bringing all the fun of the circus to the sleepy Suffolk town of Ipswich. After two years of hard gigging and refining their sound and theatrical stage presence, the band pressed the novelty album Nuclear Boobies, before deciding they were now experienced enough to scale to more ambitious heights.

Their metamorphosis into Butterfly sees the band composing more mature lyrics to more complex music, incorporating synths for the first time; fusing their love of the old psychedelic masters with the left field vibe of alternative bands such as Flaming Lips. Now their mission is nothing less than to cut through meaningless pop culture to unify people through music, and it’s clear they are destined for great things.

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Circle Of Fear

Circle Of Fear are a South London based hard rock band.

Find them on Myspace: www.myspace.com/circleoffearuk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Circle-of-Fear/110669332323474

For more information please contact The Manager: Brian “Mac” Mackean
Email: brianmackean@yahoo.co.uk

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Crumbs For Comfort

Crumbs For Comfort are an Acoustic Indie Folk Rock band with harmonies, intricate wall of sound Keyboards, bass & rolling drums and percussion.

Our New E.p. has just become available on spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/0oF3ZgWlIg3BDTFLlfHviz

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Danger’s Close

Danger’s Close: A 5-piece, female-fronted punk rock band hailing from Ipswich.

www.myspace.com/dangersclosemusic

www.facebook.com/dangerscloseofficial

www.reverbnation.com/dangersclose

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Dead Red

A Femme-fronted hard rock original band, fairly new on the scene.

  • Based in East Anglia

Here’s our first single: www.youtube.com/user/DeadRedBand#p/a/u/0/gt11zp-qjoE

Email: Deadredband@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/deadredband

http://www.deadred.co.uk

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Derider

 Band of the month in Ipswich24 magazine (Dec 2011).

A combination of rock n’ roll groove, punk rock energy, and a striking sense of melody and subtlety informs the output of this explosive quintet.

Bursting through the seams of Brighton, this explosive five-piece have been relentlessly hitch-hiking across stages (including Brighton’s Concorde 2 and Ipswich Music Day’s Evening Star Stage in summer 2011), brushing arms with the likes of Cerebral Ballzy and Abdoujaparov (Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine) and earning themselves slots on prestigious festivals.  The band have just finished recording their debut single “Favourite Mistake” engineered by Forbes Coleman (Stereophonics, Clare Maguire).  The song is inspired by UK Bestselling Author Jane Fallon’s Got You Back.  Having agreed to endorse the band Jane says she “absolutely loves the band’s fresh sound, really energetic, really engaging – the offspring of Dramarama and Foo Fighters”.  The single is set to hit the shops on the 5th March 2012 followed by a music video and UK tour.

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DJ Kippling

  • He makes exceedingly good beats!!!

Hello I’m DJ Kippling (also known as kippers or kemp(y)), I’m male, and from Ipswich in Suffolk.  I would say I’ve been making music for about 5 or 6 years now, only really starting to produce seriously in the last couple of years or so.

My style of music varies form song to song but if I had to describe it I’d say it was electro, house, club bangers. Or something like that.

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Egypt

Egypt is a UK blues rock three-piece band formed in 1987

All three band members former members of legendary progressive blues outfit The Groundhogs, featuring in several albums and touring throughout UK and Europe over many years.

Latest CD is Blues Kerosene on Stable Records

Tel: Alan – 0169 265 2326

Email: fishbass@btinternet.com

www.egypt-blues.co.uk

 

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Electric Youth Revolt

The powerful rhythm section lay down big beats and grooves, and are complimented by scuzzy lead guitar lines and catchy vocal melodies. They’ve created an impressive canon of upbeat anthems displaying a wide range of influences from 60s Mod records, the aggressive punk power of The Jam and Sex Pistols, the wave of 90s Britpop and modern angular garage bands.

The self release limited edition debut single ‘Pretty In Pink’ was celebrated with a sell out launch show at Take 5 in Norwich in November 2010.

2011 saw the boys play 75 shows, including an East Anglian tour, climaxing with a storming set at Norwich Arts Centre; several high profile summer festival slots in the region including Ipswich Music Day and Halesworth Gig In The Park; and a 9 date UK tour in October, the highlight of which was a rammed Notting Hill Arts Club!

Debut EP ‘Common Trends Of The Bedsit Jet Set’ was launched with a triumphant homecoming show at Diss Corn Hall in November. The near sell-out crowd was exultant and the blistering set has been made into a live dvd.

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 Ellie Gair

Ellie Gair is a 17 year old musician who began playing guitar at the age of 13 and has been playing live gigs for over a year.

She plays an eclectic range of covers and original music.

She’s currently working on her first EP which will be released in February.

With her bubbly personality and unique voice she has a winning combination that makes every gig an engaging and lively show.

Ellie is available to play anything from pubs to weddings to festivals.

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Flaming June

Flaming June are an alternative folk band from near Cambridge

Formed by Singer songwriter Louise Hamilton in 2009. They have since supported Eliza Carthy, 6 Day Riot, Ellen & The Escapades and Moulettes and played the Ely Folk Festival and Cambridge Rock Festival.

Louise’s heartfelt and passionate songs with potent lyrics and catchy choruses make for a great live show and with the talents of Steve Calder on fiddle and viola, Clare Calder on Woodwind and backing vocals and Paul Richards on percussion the songs are delivered with energy and punch.

Winners of the FATEA award for best EP of 2011 with “Nerves of Steel”.

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For Everything A Reason

Formed in 2008, For Everything A Reason fuse heavy riffs, melodic singing and screams combined with epic guitar parts to create an eclectic mix of aggressive metalcore and screamo.

For Everything A Reason blend their vast wealth of influences from rock and metal to create a refreshing original blend of modern day metal.

Signed to Face Vs Fist Records

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Foreign Bodies

Foreign Bodies are all about 2 things, making great music and playing live. Formed early 2011 and hailing from Suffolk, Foreign Bodies have already gained an infamous reputation with their frantic live shows and unique blend of hardcore and metal. They are looking to follow up their well-received demo with a 4-track ep titled ‘Veins are the Roads’

Influences: Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Chariot, Cancer Bats, Deftones, Gallows, ohsleeper, La Dispute, Poison The Well, Converge, Periphery, Gojira, Mastodon, Descendants, Parkway Drive, Municipal Waste,

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Gay Keyring

Gay Keyring was born from the idea that 2 kids with no rhythm from the countryside could make better hip-hop music than L’il Jon & better dance music than Hot Chip. So, in-between day jobs & girlfriends they concocted a deadly medley of “Alternative Post-Euphoric Trip-Hop” tracks that took it to the window & the wall.

Taking in a variety of influences, they skip across genre from the chilled out ambience of Boards Of Canada to the raw hip-hop of MF Doom, they worked their little hearts out & arrived at a place tastier than heaven, now they’re ready for the floor.

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Go.Fly.Win

Go.Fly.Win are a British band from the heart of East Anglia.

Go.Fly.Win aim to deliver a passionate, energetic live performance, bringing their own brand of rock to establish themselves in the local scene and aspire to perform for a wider audience.

Since formation, Go.Fly.Win have gone on to reach the finals of Burysound 2010, appeared on regional news BBC Look East, promoting the New Venue the Apex in Bury St Edmunds, featured on BBC Radio Suffolk Introducing as well as numerous radio stations.

The band have been performing live extensively, sharing the stage with such acts as: Mallory Knox, Hildamay, Polar, Lost in Colour, 8th Time Luckie, Calais, The Fillers, Avosetta + many more

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Jamie Irie

Jamie was born and brought up in the multi-cultural heart of Gloucester, England. As a child he listened to Big Youth, Tappa Zukie and Mighty Diamonds. Also being friends with the likes of Daddy Freddy, Tenafly, Sir Coxson HIFI. and Ivan O Campbell from Severn Sound radio (R.I.P) was a massive influence and helped grow his love of Jamaican dancehall and Reggae music.

He soon began singing and writing his own Reggae and dancehall songs and eventually began working with some of the top names in New York & Jamaica touring and doing stage shows including a stint DJ’ing with Shaggy, Elephantman, Ninjahman, Buju Banton, Chuck Fender and singing on the Mighty Stone Love sound & Bodyguard sound many times. Jamie worked and released tunes with the likes of Jamaican producer superstar Sly Dunbar on the Sonic Sound Label and also Computer Paul, 7 17 Marshal [Mr Fender], Don One in New York, and even worked with heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson’s label Iron Mike.

Jamie Irie achieved chart hits with “M16” and “Sweet Sensimilla” with Gigsy King. Jamie spent time touring in the U.S.A recording music and living in Kingston in the area of 13 in the heart of Kingston, touring Jamaica doing shows & also shooting videos and doing P.As.

Jamie also appeared on Jamaica’s CMTV and cable. Jamie is now working with top reggae band, “HOUSE OF RIDDIM” and is running his own label Saysell Music. JAMIE IRIE is working with top reggea band HOUSE OF RIDDIM and RCOLA top jungle and D and B producer from CANADA .at the very moment on a EP called KINGSTON 13 and will have some new releases this year and a tour to follow.look out for him. www.myspace.com/houseofriddim

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Jazmine Ava Band

Unique, raw and passionate, The Jazmine Ava Band create an original fusion of Old Blues rhythms, Gypsy and Country Funk.

Jazmine Ava started music in Brighton by releasing her first album ‘Sunshine & Shadows’ in Dec 2007. She moved to Colchester in 2008, meeting varying and exceptionally talented local musicians and has self released the next album ‘Set Me on Fire’ in Dec 2009.

This album has received critical acclaim and has increased this bands popularity ten-fold, with its stunning vocals and beautifully crafted lyrics combined with electric lead guitar and saxophone solos to deliver powerful and honest songs that reach out from the heart.

The band have made local press headlines several times in the last two years for playing main stages and prestigious venues all over Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and London.

Visit: www.jazmineava.co.uk  for Biography, MP3 Downloads, Gallery, Gig listings and Booking Enquiries.

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Jonathan Marriott

My name is Johnny.  I am currently based in Suffolk, but love to travel all over the place playing music to lovely people.  I don’t really care about ‘scenes’ or fads.

I play raw acoustic rock, which is heavily influenced by punk music, yet sounds very little like it. Come to a show and you’ll understand.

Watch my videos, listen to my songs and if you enjoy what you hear please drop me a line, especially if you have a show you would like me to play!

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Kaleidofly

Kaleidofly were born out of a friendship that originated in Portsmouth between Logan (Drums) and Bobby(Guitar): these two talented individuals studied and lived together for a year. After months of playing together they parted ways, reluctantly returning to their hometowns, but still continued to play music.

Bobby and friend Rachel (Vocals), both share a love of the same music, and played together in Logan’s absence. After writing their first song (Steady) together, they got it recorded, sent it through the internet to Logan. Logan laid a beat and sent it back to them: a stream of other songs were to be made in this way.  Soon after, they were joined by Bobby’s brother Sam(Guitar) and friend Chris(Bass). When they first all played together, it was like they had been doing so all their lives and they felt a spark in what they were playing. Now they are making it their mission to spread this music magic to others across the lands.

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Kemakil

KEMAKIL was formed by Rob Durrant in 1988 and played a number of shows around Ipswich and Suffolk including a support slot with PAUL DIANNO’S BATTLEZONE and great shows with TARANIS and OBLITERATION. The band split up in 1990 but reformed in the form of Rob and Chris Stockdale in 2007.In the cold damp evenings of October that year, an album’s worth of material was recorded at Rob’s house and was issued as a demo called ‘Gondolas On The Styx’. 2008 saw AARON BOAST (drums) and HADYN MORGANS (bass) join the band and after successful shows in Ipswich and London, the ‘Blood Removal Machines’ EP was recorded at Punch Studios in Ipswich (December 2009). This is now currently available. 2011 has seen the band play with the likes of BONDED BY BLOOD, LAZARUS AD, ADRENICIDE, ANTERIOR & SNAKEBITE and an exciting ‘cup run’ in the Metal To The Masses BLOODSTOCK competition. The aim of the band has always been to go out and make an enjoyable racket in the vein of bands like EXODUS, VIO-LENCE and OVERKILL with no interest in trends and commerciality. THE THRASH KEEPS A ROLLIN’! ….

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MC2

Mc2 play a lively mix of original songs and unusual covers from all genres of music.

Paul writes the songs, sings and plays guitar.

Peter plays some great leads on Guitar and Mandolin – but not necessarily at the same time.

Pete plays that well known traditional English instrument the Djembe and all manner of other percussion.

Last but not least is Dave who supplies the Bass on his very large instrument.

Together they produce a lively mixture of songs about love, life, beer, Eskimos, beer, scheming maidens, and the dangers of stealing spouses from ill-tempered monopeds…..and did I mention beer.

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Mohawk

Mohawk are a powerful rock trio that fuses elements of dance, drum & bass, reggie, funk, classical, metal and electronica.

Mohawk has developed a reputation for producing a powerful and original sound.

Mohawks material is fused together with a political lyrical style, mixed in with funky pop/rock melodies.

Mohawks forthcoming album is taking a more Dance/Festival approach mixed in with its rootsie rock/metal/rap style.

Mohawk Album Revolutions  intro

In an age of panic and uncertainty Mohawk has written this album to unfold your imagination into a terrifying world where nothing is as it is now.Terrorist controlling the power grids and rebel factions fighting back to regain freedom for civilians.

A dark secret is interwoven into the story line to give a climatic end.

Coming from a short story written by Spencer Lee Horton this album is a realisation of the dooms day that is lurking in everyones mind, but also has a resolve to where as human beings we could be going.

Description: Original, progressive, powerful, melodic, funky : Based: Felixstowe

Contact: Spencer: Tel: 07817 751623 or E-mail: mohawkstudios@virginmedia.com

http://www.facebook.com/mohawkuk

http://www.myspace.com/mohawktheband

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New Town Kings

New Town Kings are a Ska/Reggae band from Colchester, Essex.

Since 2006 New Town Kings have been rocking venues and festivals across the UK and Europe with their own brand of Ska, Rock-steady and Reggae.

In 2007 New Town Kings won the grand final of O’Neill’s Undiscovered Live competition hosted by Radio 1′s Colin Murray at the Islington academy.

Also in 2007 they gained a distribution deal with Do The Dog records for their self financed debut album ‘Sound Of The New Town’

With new album “MOJO” out now on Bomber Music and an ever expanding list of gig dates, fans of New Town Kings have got plenty to look forward to.

Email Enquiries: newtownkings@hotmail.co.uk

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Our Days Are Numbered

Our Days Are Numbered are a new Suffolk Pop-Hard Core band.

At the heart of ambient melodies, brutal breakdowns and crushing chorus’s are five dedicated young hopefuls, who are keen to travel the UK one town at a time, and unify fans through their slam pits and bouncy pop hooks. 

The band released their debut E.P July 29th 2011, and are out to gain local fame before hitting the UK circuit. Since their first hometown show these lads have been working behind the scenes on their second E.P and merch, numerous local shows and refining their set. 

ODAN promise a career that will focus on writing honest music, playing heartfelt shows, and always being in this for the laughs.

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Pistols & Vultures

Genre: Alternative/Rock/Indie

Setting the boundaries for Alternative Rock, Pistols & Vultures are hitting up South-east England with a sound reminiscent of Biffy Clyro, At The Drive In and Bloc Party.

Hailing from Ipswich and Colchester these young lads are currently gigging their debut EP and are definitely ones to watch out for.

Expect melodic vocals and glassy guitar layers, whilst the rhythm section holds a great feel and groove.

The musicianship is second to none. Check them out on Itunes as well as facebook for regular updates and giglistings.

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Poesi

Hey, thanks for stopping by…So what is Poesi we hear you ask?! Well…Ever found yourself with more thoughts and emotions swirling around your head than you can handle?! Yeah? Well we did too, and we found writing songs as a way to express ourselves and these songs have become the core of what Poesi represents, Honest and Emotive lyrics with a new found sound & style.

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Rezinwolf

The band began in early 2009 formed by driven musicians all sharing the same ideal to create a hardworking and dedicated band.

In late 2009 fuelled by a desire and yearning to make Rezinwolf much more than a local band they recorded their debut release that came to be known as the “Deathstalker” single which received more than 15,000 plays in its first week.

Following this the band started touring up and down the U.K.

In the summer of 2010 Rezinwolf took a short break from touring to write and record the follow up to 2009’s “Deathstalker” which resulted in the promo E.P “The Nightmare Begins…” which has recently been digitally released and was released in 2011. The E.P has already enjoyed extensive radio-play worldwide via podcasts and local radios and has been received extremely well by reviewers. Get your hands on a copy of the Nightmare begins EP for £1 download! http://rezinwolf.bandcamp.com/

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Rogues Cradle

Jamie, Joel, Tom and Jamie make up Rogues Cradle, a four-piece Rock/Pop-Punk band from Ipswich, Suffolk. They have been together since 2007 and since then have been writing music and performing. The Band recorded their first original EP called the ‘Useless Excuses EP’ at Fatnelly recording studios in 2011, This consisted of original songs such as ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘Useless Excuses’. Their writing style takes influences from a variety of artists like Panic! At the disco, Foo Fighters, McFly and The Arctic Monkeys. The band recently performed at the Ipswich Regent for The Ipswich’s Got Talent competition. As well as this the band placed 3rd in 2011′s Suffolk Soundwaves competition.

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September Rain

After forming in late January 2011 with little more than a half finished song and a few ideas, September Rain have managed to become a driving force to the local Ipswich music scene.

Since this formation, the band has managed to reach the semi-finals of national competition Live and Unsigned, play local venues such as the Steamboat Tavern and Curve Bar, receive airtime on BBC Suffolk Introducing and ICR FM and are now widening their ever-increasing fan base.

September Rain was formed after the joining of Olivia Packard (lead vocals), Michael Searle (rhythm guitar) and Chloe Baker (bass guitar), three friends who regularly enjoyed jamming, with newly found bandmates James Cornforth (lead guitar) and Adam Kelly (drums).

With a new scorching twin guitar sound, coupled with the driving rhythmic powerhouse of Chloe and Adam which underlies Olivia’s clear and distinctive voice, the band had a sound that set them apart from the rest.

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Steve Hooker

GUITAR, BOTTLENECK, VOX * BASS * DRUMS

Steve – Ex Heat, Shakers, Boz and the Bozmen, Rumble, also played and recorded with Boz Boorer, Captain Drugbuster, Levi Dexter, SHiNE EYE and Wilko Johnson – and shared stages with Geno Washington, Chuck Berry, Steve Marriott, Johnny Thundes & Robert Gordon.

“ALLIGATOR BOOGIE” * “CANDY MAN” * “SUGAR DEVIL” * “STAGGER LEE IS BACK”

Steve Hooker: 149 Lonsdale Road, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4LP.  Tel: 0793 528 2219 Email: contact@stevehooker.co.uk Website: www.stevehooker.co.uk

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Steve O’Neil

As a teenager Steve listened to Cold play and Oasis. Noel Gallagher and Chris Martin’s writing ignited a whole new world for Steve as he began to play the keyboard and write his own material.

February 2009 Steve went into Purple Studios, Norwich to record his first EP titled ‘All in Good Time’. This was a four track CD full of heart and emotion that packed a punch and heavily contributed to an eventful 2010.

Entering Star Radio competition for local under the radar talent and winning was a huge boost, taking the writing up to a new level, often compared to the great Damien rice.

December 2010 Steve entered another competition with Star radio, ‘The Hub Factor’. Listeners had to vote for their favourite track and artist. Christmas eve Steve received a telephone call to say he had won. It was his best present, being recognized for his own music and people loving what they had heard.  The prize was a day in Hub Studios recording his own material on CD.

Steve continues to push his talent as a writer and performer, eager to go out to perform to people and venues across the UK

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Takoma Star

Rising rock upstarts from Essex, Takoma Star blend pop-punk, classic rock and emo to make sing along friendly anthems ready for the mosh pit.

Visit The links below to find out more and to hear what they sound like – you won’t be disappointed!

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The Banzai Kid

“It’s not the way I planned”

The Banzai Kid started out making stupid songs on a little tape recorder with his brother and his friends and eventually as he got older felt the urge to actually form a proper band.

Every single band that he formed fell apart and along the way he found himself trying to keep creative by experimenting with sounds on his computer.  This was the first stage of the Banzai Kid.

Eventually, frustrated at his latest bands collapse, he realised that the only real answer was to be a solo artist instead and just “see what happens”.

He has since written many songs and performed them live on open mic nights, gigs and radio shows.

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The Blackout Bombs

The Blackout Bombs rose from the 50′s producing their own twist on rockabilly.

The sound is unique and being only three of them they make some serious noise!

Put your dancing shoes on, turn down your hearing aid and get ready for a serious party!

Email: blackoutbombs@googlemail.com

www.facebook.com/theblackoutbombs

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The Downsetters

2012…. We Are Now Leaving The Future

Get ready for an Interskalactic journey in sound with The Downsetters.

Based in Ipswich The Downsetters are a 6 piece band fronted by Mr H and signed to the independant cult label Walt Jabsco Recordings .

Recent finalist’s in The 2012 London International Ska Festival Band Competition The Downsetters finished as the highest UK band coming a respectable 8th from a list of 363 bands from around the world that entered the competition.

The band have generated a lot of interest in the Ska scene locally, nationally and internationally and are currently in the studio putting together their debut album ’2012 …We Are Now Leaving The Future’, which is due for release in the summer. 

Playing a mixture of original Interskalactic Ska & Luna Reggae tunes as well as a select choice of covers ranging from classic 60′s film tunes, 2 Tone , old school ska & reggae to blistering ska renditions of punk classics ! The Downsetters sound is truly ‘Out of this world’!

If you fancy something a bit different The Downsetters are now available for bookings.

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The Notions

The Notions are a 3-piece band from East Anglia.

The sound they push through consists of influences from Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, and similar artists.

New to the circuit, they are looking to go far with their upbeat originals.

Tel Nic Keeble: 01473 829777 or 0777 593 7050

http://www.facebook.com/thenotions

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The Onion Band

Legendary Folk Rockers The Onion Band formed in 1983 and have spent nearly 30 years perfecting the unique brand of music they call “Pub Folk”.

They are not your stereotypical “finger in the ear” folkies. “We have played rock pubs, country pubs, city pubs & working men’s clubs. We wouldn’t have lasted five minutes if we sang thirty verses about dead fishermen”, they say.

  • This is folk music for people who don’t like folk music.

The band members despair of the way folk music is usually performed. The only emotion ever conveyed is a pathetic self-pity. This music was the rock music of its day! The Onion Band launch themselves into songs full of passion, anger, love and humour. They play dance tunes in a way that actually makes you want to dance. Their broad repertoire of traditional and contemporary material is designed to entertain, not impress. Their live presence has become that of a rock band. They cite influences as diverse as Bob Roberts, New Model Army, Oysterband and Dick Gaughan. Their combination of instruments is unique; it shouldn’t work, but it does – magnificently. They play with confidence born of nearly 30 years gigging. They are absolute masters of what they do.

The Onion Band are also available for private parties and functions.

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The Proposition

The Proposition’s sound is described as a uniquely English take on acoustic-Americana, offering instantly hummable modern folk songs that explore dark stories through the prettiest of tunes, and all driven by stirringly energetic performance.

Built around acoustic guitars, banjo, bass, electric slide, drums, and organ, with rich three-part harmonies, The Proposition have been likened to The Handsome Family, The Felice Brothers and The Avett Brothers, but remain uniquely their own ‘proposition’.

A four-star review in Maverick magazine praised the band’s “Memorable melodies, powerful vocals and cleverly written lyrics.”

R2 magazine described them as “authentic old-timey Americana alongside roughly hewn melody-rich acoustic roots”.

With instantly engaging but memorable songwriting and a charismatic approach to performance, you won’t want to miss The Proposition.

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The Sustained

The Sustained were formed in Ipswich in 1981, and went on to support the likes of The Adicts, UK Subs and 13th Chime at venues up and down the country including the now legendary 100Club in London.

After a break of over a quarter century, they decided to get back together.

Their first gig in 27 years was in March 2011 at the Regent Theatre Circle Lounge, and was in aid of Papyrus, a national charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Although they say the gig was a “one off” it might not take much to tempt them back out of their respective hidey-holes to play again.

The current (almost original) line-up includes ex-members of Extreme Noise Terror, Perfect Daze, Panorama in Black and Victims of War.

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TOE – Theory Of Everything

TOE are a 3 piece improv noise/drone band from Ipswich.

TOE formed in early 2009 and began playing live from August 2009.

Early live sets were of a noise-rock guitar style and gradually evolved into the atmospheric soundscapes the band play today.

TOE is a constant evolutionary process, no two sets are ever the same.

For more information contact Martin Briggs via Website: www.amnionrecords.tk

Email: theoryofeverything@rocketmail.com

www.facebook.com/pages/TOE/122475854436561

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Triangle

Triangle are three musicians who have been singing together on-and-off in the Felixstowe, Ipswich and Woodbridge areas of Suffolk since the mid-1980s and now specialise in a cappella harmony drawing on a variety of English traditions, both folk and formal.

  • What do we sing?

Traditional and self-penned songs, which always tell a story and usually concern beer, religion, politics or things that go bump in the night — in no particular order.

If you want to know more please visit our website: www.trianglemusic.info/ where you can find our contact details if you wish to get in touch with us.

We also have a Facebook page now, which we tend to use more often these days: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Triangle-Music/110641965643467

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Turning Days

Turning Days are a dynamic five piece from Suffolk who play mainly originals and the odd cover.

The Band has varied influences such as Oasis, Muse, Kids In Glass Houses, Kasabian, The Ramones, Led Zeppelin, Guns n’ Roses, Rachmaninov, Stereophonics, Franz Liszt, The Who, Aerosmith, You Me At Six and many many more.

The band are looking for gigs and will travel everywhere and anywhere!

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Varma Pilots

Varma Pilots are a 5 piece High Energy Funk Rock band from Ipswich.

Forming in the summer of 2009 they have come some way to develop their own sound. 

Danceable upbeat rhythms coupled with classic funk rock guitar and soulful vocals, Varma Pilots can be seen gigging in and around East Anglia now!

The band recorded their first EP entitled “Too Late” in Dec 2010 (available to purchase from Facebook page or at any gig) and are currently working on their 2nd EP which is due for release summer 2012.

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Walkway

Walkway’s mission is simple; to bring classic rock back to the UK.

Influenced by Van Halen, Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith, Walkway have created a huge buzz in just three years. Walkway’s exhilarating pace has seen them tour extensively throughout East Anglia and beyond. They have been booked solidly throughout 2009, 10 and 11 – which included shows throughout the UK and Europe.

To date, Walkway have played in excess of 400 shows; averaging at 2 to 3 shows every week for the past three years. This has included pubs, clubs, parties, music competitions and festivals. They’re dedicated, in high demand, already booked for the next 12 months and highly sought after for festival appearances. Their headline appearance at The Waterfront, Norwich at the end of May gained rave reviews and had the phone ringing off the hook with booking demands.

Recordings so far have included a single and a 6 track EP, sold and promoted by the band themselves with characteristic enthusiasm. Also, following high demand from fans, a new EP has been recorded in July 2011.

FUTURE PLANS:  Walkway will continue to extensively play shows around the UK and Europe and also have an open invitation to play the legendary Whiskey A Go Go bar in Hollywood, where they are in talks to support a high profile artist. The trip to LA could also see Walkway play other shows within the LA music scene.

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