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The Brook, 466 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 3SD
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Thu 1st Sept |
& Local Band, DJ, Beatbox
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Surreal Madrid Presents... LtdEditionLive
DJ FORMAT (If You Can't Join 'Em… Beat 'Em) LIVE SHOWfeaturing... Masters Of CeremonyAbdominal & D-Sisive Southampton's
born and bred Hip Hop Guru/Producer Dj Format returns
home after an amazing time touring with legendary giants such as De La Soul and Jurassic 5,
smashing it at last years reading and leads festivals. His sell out tour
earlier in the year received rave reviews and this show went down a storm
at this years Glastonbury Festival. He brings along his regular lyrical
sparring partner, the amazing Abdominal and Canadian rap wunderkid D-Sisive's
verbal dexterity. With support from local band, dj, mc and beatbox, this
is a night not to be missed…
"Ten years later, still a hip-hop slave. A prehistoric b-boy makin' beats
in my cave"
DJ Format AKA Matt Ford's debut album "Music For The Mature B-Boy" is
one of the slowburn success stories of 2002. An album of soulful, funk
fuelled hip hop packed with infectious beats and lyrical dexterity, it
delivered in spades on the promise of his early releases for Mo' Wax
and Bomb Hip Hop. Received with quiet acclaim in the press it quickly
became a word of mouth triumph, going on to establish itself as one of
the most successful debut artist album's in UK hip hop/alternative
urban/dance scene. The campaign was successful for a number of reasons
not least it's supporting batch of three incredible music video's
all directed by then unknown Ruben Fleischer. The most famous of
these will undoubtedly be the rap and breakdancing costumed animals of 'We
Know Something You Don't Know' featuring the vocals of Chali
2na and Akil of Jurassic 5 - played out by a shark and tiger respectively
on the big screen it is an unforgettable piece of feel good hip hop. "Music
For The..." also led to Matt supporting Jurassic 5 on their European
tour, and through subsequent touring in 2003 establishing Format & Abdominal
as one of the hottest live hip hop tickets in town culminating in triumphant
appearances at the Reading & Leeds festivals of 2004 and worldwide
touring taking in the whole of Europe, North America and (most recently)
Australia.
"We played a lot of shows, but Leeds & Reading was an amazing
moment for me because it had been a while since the album, a while since
me & Abs had toured and the first time doing shows with D-sisive,
explains Matt." So we didn't know what to expect. But when we came
out on stage, the tents were packed with kids going crazy, and I realised
at that moment things were gonna be ok this year."
Now DJ Format is ready to climb back into the ring with his new album "If
You Can't Join 'Em… Beat 'Em". A masterpiece
of loop-digging construction, "If You Can't Join 'Em…" sees
Format stepping up a gear, tightening the loops still further for a tougher,
leaner sound. Like the Tarantino of beats, Format seeks out lost musical
odds & ends, splicing and pasting favourite moments together to create
future hip hop with a classic feel.
Format's signature b-boy instrumentals, down-tempo sketches and body rocking
backdrops are interwoven seamlessly throughout the record,
simultaneously hooking in both the casual initiate as well
as the most hardened crate spotting freak. "Everything
just fell into place," explains Matt with a shrug. "The album
again has a consistent feel, although it's a lot tougher than the last,
but still retains a sense of humour. I feel that this album picked up
where the last left off, but everyone's just stepped up a gear."
Format's regular lyrical sparring partner Abdominal permeates the album,
his trademark flow matched blow for blow by Canadian rap wunderkind D-sisive's
verbal dexterity. "I centred the album around Abs & D-sisive
as they are the guys who'll be out there with me on stage performing
the songs live." says Matt. Lyrically, Abdominal keeps the
subject matter fresh, rhyming about his and Matt's looks ("Ugly
Brothers"), the make up of the group (Separated At Birth)
and offering homespun logic as to their musical inspiration ("Participation
Prerequisite"). In between this, B-boy instrumentals and the downbeat melancholia of
'Black Cloud' Format goes the extra yard on 'The Place' which sees
him reunited with Chali 2Na and Akil to devastating effect.
As A&R men fall over themselves to find the next multi-million selling
act, it's easy to dismiss an artist whose records exist outside transient
trends. Format's records are a celebration of the music he loves and
that passion is shared with a growing audience. This is music with the
hum and crackle of human contact, skull snapping drums and sharp guitar
licks lurk in every silted groove. So whilst most producers turn
out a product according to the latest whims of fashion and trend, in
'If You Can't Join 'Em... Beat 'Em' DJ Format has created (with
a little help from his friends of course) a personal document that will
resonate with the likeminded listener and deliver a knockout punch to
the unbeliever. FOR FURTHER DJ FORMAT INFO CHECK www.djformat.com
To watch the rap and breakdancing costumed animals of 'We
Know Something You Don't Know' featuring the vocals of Chali 2na and Akil of Jurassic 5 www.ruben.fm/format.html
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Fri 2nd Sep |
Silver BeatlesThe brook becomes The Cavern for another night of early Beatles |
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£ |
8.00 |
The Daily Telegraph. There seems to be two different methods employed by tribute bands in copying their heroes. One is to immerse themselves totally in character, become the band. The other is to still do this, but do it with tongue very much in cheek. So how to interpret the greatest pop group of all time? The Silver Beatles go for option B, not taking themselves too seriously and this approach definitely works for them. They indulge in banter among themselves and with the crowd, making the most out of the fact that every Beatle is instantly recognisable. The first half of the gig is the young Beatles, suits and mop tops, covering all the early hits; 'Saw her standing there, Can't buy me love' among others before finishing on 'Twist and Shout'. Then it's a quick break and costume change where they miraculously transform into the older, hippie era Beatles; the period where they wrote some of their finest songs. Just point non-believers to songs like 'In my life' and 'Let it be' which show, more so than the early years, why the Beatles are still held in such esteem. Not that anyone here needed convincing. The 500 plus crowd, arms held aloft, nah-nah-nah-ing during the encore of 'Hey Jude'. Nope, no non-believers were present. Review by Thomas Christie |
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Sat 3rd Sep |
The Beat
The return of Rankin Roger and the Crew - Hands Off She's Mine, Mirror in the Bathroom...
Support by The Score |
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£ |
9.00 |
In 1988 Everett and Saxa became part of the International Beat along with Neil Deathridge and regular guest appearances by Ranking Roger and Micky Billingham. The International Beat enjoyed success both in the UK and in the USA. After the split of the International Beat in 1992, Neil met songwriter Tony O'Donnell and they performed together at many venues throughout the UK. Finally in 2001, Ranking Roger, Everett, Saxa and Neil got together again along with Tony O'Donnell and Andy Pearson who had previously worked with Roger. At the beginning of 2003, the band were joined by Dave "Blockhead" Wright on keyboards and The Beat reunion gig at London's Royal Festival Hall was a great success. In May 2003, after the depature of Tony O'Donnell, Twist and Crawl were joined by Matt aka "Ranking Junior" on vocals and Mark Hamilton aka "Chico" (son of Jazz musician Andy Hamilton) on sax. The Beat is back. Even with Dave Wakeling, David Steel and Andy Cox missing from the original line-up for various reasons, The Beat are enjoying massive success throughout the UK. |
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Sun 4th Sep |
Carleen AndersonThe Return of Carleen and her Band formerly the
singer of Brand
New heavies & Young Disciples - Doors 7.30pm |
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£ |
12.50 |
Like
a runaway slave, with my son in tow, I crossed the pond to opportunity. The
British Music Scene has afforded me the chance to perform with Paul
Weller, Courtney Pine, Johnny Cash, James
Brown, The Brand New Heavies, Max Beesley, Massive
Attack, Ocean Colour Scene, Bryan Ferry, The London
Community Gospel Choir, Paul McCartney, Incognito, and Jools
Holland, to name a few. Noted international DJ's, Sir
Norman Jay and Gilles Peterson, play list my music. My
concerts have been attended by actors Martin Freeman, Sam
Rockwell, and, (rapper/musician/actor), Mos Def. I
recorded a duet with Lewis Taylor, 18 With a Bullit,
that was on the soundtrack album for Guy Ritchie's film, Lock,
Stock and Two Smokin' Barrels. I was filmed
singing a song, Born to Love, written by Yolanda
Charles, (former bassist for myself as well as Paul Weller and Robbie
Williams), in the movie, American Daylight, starring Nick
Moran. I am further rewarded with the honour of being the head of
the vocal department at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music where
I have been teaching since 2002. When my schedule allows, I ride my horse
Dexter in the English countryside. I am sure all of this occurred because
I live and work in England. There was no outlet for such variety to happen
for me in the land of my birth.
My journey began with me being raised by my birth father's parents,
who had been Louisiana sharecroppers born near the beginning of the 20th
century. Being born out of the union of a preacher's son whom himself
became a preacher, and the female soul singer who was the featured vocalist
for my God Father James Brown during the 1960's and 1970's,
educated me well in the extremes of human nature. I grew up with my very
lovingly religious grandparents in Houston Texas during the civil rights
movement. After a brief marriage in 1978, I spent the 1980's being
a single Mom in California, then my son and I brought in the 21st century
as UK residents. This experience, full of social and political diversity,
has been the reference source that earns my keep through lyrical and
musical expressions. It is a unique heritage full of complicated challenges
that have caused me to have a strong faith in the belief that the primary
sustenance for a balanced life depends on the ability to truly love and
to be loved truthfully, in return.
My recording career began with the Young Disciples after relocating
to England in June 1990. The album I recorded with them, which I sang
and wrote songs for, Road to Freedom, included the dance
club hit, Apparently Nothin', a spring board that
later spearheaded me to being the lead vocalist for the Brand New
Heavies in 1999 and 2000, for their tour to promote their album, Trunk
Funk, a collection of the Brand New Heavies greatest
hits. From 1992 to 1998, I was signed to Virgin Records on their Circa
Label and recorded 2 solo albums for them, True Spirit and Blessed
Burden. My music production and song writing skills were groomed
and polished with my second solo album, Blessed Burden,
recorded with Paul Weller, who co-produced the album with me
and co-wrote some of the songs as well. Paul Weller continues
to be a loyal supporter of my music and the encouraging brother that
champions me, regardless.
My first independently recorded album, Alberta's GrandDaughter,
a tribute to my grandmother, released in 2002, was co-produced with the
talented Ben Castle, son of the famous British trumpeter, Roy
Castle. Ben brought with him several talented musicians
to record on the album, who still tour and record with me today. Colin
Walker, who engineered and co-produced Alberta's GrandDaughter,
also became my business manager, a decision that has brought me indescribable
benefits. Colin, along with my keyboardist and musical director Mark
Edwards, produced my live performance DVD, Grace & Favours,
filmed in Birmingham, England, in 2003., which also includes documentary
footage.
My current offering, Soul Providence, scheduled for
release early autumn 2005, again produced by Colin Walker and Mark
Edwards, has guest performances with Jocelyn Brown and Paul
Weller. This album represents the mature me, the
woman who survived the disappointments with a passionate smile of joyful
restitution.
I live a life that could never have been planned. I take the road less
travelled, continuously. Despite the conflicts and complications, my
soul is provided for and my salvation is free. Onwards and forwards,
love and let love be.
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Sun 4th Sep |
Support by Laura Vane & Her Band"This girl has funk and soul
oozing from every part of her" - MJ Cole |
Having
worked with respected names such as Mj Cole, Lewis Taylor, Mark Hill and
Robby Rivera, Southampton based singer / songwriter,
Laura Vane has now channeled her awesome talents into writing and recording
her own album with Brighton based artist/producer Lee Baker. Together
they have created a fusion of Northern Soul and Raw Funk steeped in sensational
vocal arrangements. Laura has now put a fantastic band together and they
are looking for live dates."Laura Vane is one of the most exciting vocalists and writers that I have had the pleasure to work with in the past few years. This girl has funk and soul oozing from every part of her. Her musicality is second to none. She can cut it both live and in the studio. Phenomenal." - MJ Cole. |
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Thu 8th Sep |
Fragile - Tribute to YesGet close to the tribute band who like to play Yes |
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£ |
8.00 |
Fragile
are Europe's premiere Yes Tribute Band.
Fragile do not only pay tribute to the music of Yes, but also promote continuing interest in this legendary classic rock band. Yes stand unique as enduring exponents of the original progressive rock scene, and their legacy to the genre is immense. 2005, with the release of their new 'Odds & Sods' CD and the significance of events surrounding Steve Howe's special guest appearance with Fragile on the 9th June, gave the band a huge boost in profile. Steve Howe's appearance with Fragile represented a major endorsement of the band and defined Fragile as something more than 'just a tribute'. The confidence that flowed from this experience was to impact massively on the quality of the band's performances for the rest of the year. Fragile, the original European tribute to the music of the classic progressive rock band YES are due to perform at The Brook. Fragile were the first band to perform a tribute to the music of YES in Europe and celebrated a decade in action in 2008. This year sees Fragile touring in their 12th year with a refreshing new show featuring a vast range of authentic arrangements of the most popular classic YES numbers including: Siberian Khatru, And You And I, Close to the Edge, Awaken, Wondrous Stories, Gates of Delirium (Soon), Yours is no Disgrace, Starship Trooper, Long Distance Runaround, The Fish, Roundabout, Owner Of A Lonely Heart and more. Whether you're a new prog fan or you remember Yes from their heyday, where better to be than the The Brook on 9th May? Get a taste of the band on MySpace? What YES themselves say about Fragile. "Playing with you guys reminds me of an early, earthy, more British Yes" - STEVE HOWE More information about Fragile. Like YES, the band was founded in London and since 1998 have worked with original YES members Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Alan White, Peter Banks & Roger Dean on some fantastic YES related projects throughout the UK, Finland, Holland, Belgium & Switzerland. This includes a series of now legendary shows with celebrated Yes & Asia guitarist Steve Howe in 2005/6 and 7. In 2009 Fragile appeared on Primetime UK TV with Richard & Judy, Rowland Rivron, Rick Wakeman & Roger Dean, performed to over 35,000 at the Mathew Street Festival in Liverpool with Alan White and performed at an exclusive event for a Roger Dean Exhibition. Band members past and present have left their mark in a variety of live and studio projects including work with Jon Anderson, Adam Wakeman, Marillion, former Marillion front man Fish, Voyager, Don Airey, Bernie Marsden's Alaska, Former Jethro Tull members Glenn Cornick and and more. |
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Fri 9th Sep |
Jade's Private PartyInvite Only Sorry |
£ |
priceless |
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Sat 10th Sep |
Rufus StoneClassic 8 Piece Soul Band |
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£ |
6.00 |
Over the years they have built a loyal following and it is this support that has kept the band not only on the road but still as soulful as when they started. The music is authentic soul with selections from The Blues Brothers and The Commitments, but the bulk of the set comes from the soul greats such as Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Joe Tex and many others. During their time together there have been a number of highlights that include support to some of the top soul artists like Jimmy Ruffin, Edwin Starr, Curtis Mayfield, Geno Washington, Ben E King, and Gloria Gaynor. |
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Sun 11th Sep |
Hayseed Dixie (Yes - They Are Back!)
After their sell out show in June - The band loved
the gig so much they asked to come back before their return to the
U.S.A. Classic Rock meets Bluegrass, 'Ace of Spades', 'Walk This Way'
etc... This band is a Brook favourite - If you have been here lately
- you will have heard their CD.
Note - Doors 7:30 - Finish 10:30 |
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£ |
10.00 |
Formed in 2001 with the release of their first album, titled "A Hillbilly Tribute To AC/DC," Hayseed Dixie are acknowledged as the creators of the musical genre "Rockgrass." Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of the Southeastern United States, the band consists of: Barley Scotch - vocals, guitar and fiddle, Reverend Don Wayne Reno - banjo and vocals, Deacon Dale Reno - mandolin, guitar and vocals Having sold over 500,000 records worldwide, the band has successfully spread like a virus to every continent except Antarctica. PreviewAccording to the sleeve notes for the first Hayseed Dixie album, "A Hillbilly Tribute To AC/DC" their interest in AC/DC started when they found a collection of AC/DC records in the valley of Deer Lick Holler in the Appalachian mountains of the USA, where a stranger had crashed in his car and expired. They could only play the records at 78 rpm on an old Edison Victrola player, but the boys all agreed that it was mighty fine country music. Well, if you believe that, you?ll believe anything! One thing is true though, Hayseed Dixie have built up a huge reputation as a sensational live act since they formed in 2001. They don?t just to AC/DC covers - after their debut album sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, they went back into the studios to record some of their own songs. The result was "A Hillbilly Tribute to Mountain Love" an inspired exploration of one of the primary reasons for drinking, cheating, killing and going to hell. The next development in the career of Hayseed Dixie was hearing some songs by the band Kiss and realising they were kindred spirits. So in February 2003 they spent two inspired days in the recording studio to produce their third album "Kiss My Grass - A Hillbilly Tribute To Kiss." There followed a joint tour with Kerosene Brothers followed including over 100 shows all over the USA and Australia which included much heroic drinking. Feeling the need to plough some fresh fertile fields, the boys began to focus on getting to the UK and Europe. as well. Last year they released of "Let There Be Rockgrass" and the first UK tour took place. According to Hayseed Dixie, the full spectrum of hell was raised and "Rockgrass" became an international phenomena. Now they're back on tour in the UK again and as lead singer Barley Scotch says: "We ain't even started drinking yet. We've just been on a recon mission so far. Now we know where the party people around the world are, and we're coming back to close the deal! Preview by Peter Ashton |
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Thu 15th Sep |
Dave Davies Band (Lead guitarist and founder of The Kinks) - This Gig Has Been Cancelled Due To Illness - Call For A Refund - (023) 8055 5366 |
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£ |
Rock
legend Dave Davies founder member, along with brother Ray, of the KINKS,
one of the most successful bands in music history with 20 hit singles
and 11 hit albums. Dave Davies' unique guitar playing gave the band their
distinct sound. Dave also had a hit single in his own right with "Death
Of A Clown".
Dave and his band will be promoting his new live Cd "Transformation".
Expect some great renditions of Kinks classics "Till The End Of
The Day", "You Really Got Me" amongst a host of others, "Death
Of A Clown" and a smattering of new material. Not to be missed! |
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Fri 16th Sep |
Bog Rolling StonesMick Slacker & Co capture the excitement of the Rolling Stones at their peak |
£ |
7.00 |
The BOG ROLLING STONES have earned a reputation as one of the most authentic sounding tribute acts around. Satisfaction's always guaranteed when these long haired boys come home to the Brook! Their tongue in cheek humour, wigs, stripy trousers and boundless energy make them an act not to be missed. The question is.....would you let your daughter go??? |
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Sat 17th Sep |
The Gift (Featuring Rick Buckler of The Jam)
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12.50 |
Sat 17th Sep |
support - POPE (formerly THE CHORDS)'The Song writing class of 79 , Joe Strummer & Mick
Jones, Paul Weller & Chris Pope' - Edward Ball , The Times |
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£ |
12.50 |
Pope - A New Beginning
Welcome to the brave new world of POPE, as after a 20
year hiatus Chris Pope returns with his new band and new album.
Pope, along with drummer Brett 'Buddy' Ascott,
initially burst onto the music scene with seminal late 70's band
The Chords, scoring top 30 singles and album placings and a place in
many young teenagers' memories.
Reconvening in 2003 the band entered the studio to record
their debut album ' Grace of God,' with Pat Collier (producer
of The Wonderstuff, Katrina & The Waves amongst others) at the controls.
The results are a stunning mix of Pope's lyrical awareness and song writing
skills. Taking in a lifetime of musical influences from 60's Who through
to the punk of the Clash and onward to Britpop and beyond, it all shines
through in this debut release.
For samples of the new material why not visit the POPE
website ::
' The Song writing class of 79 , Joe Strummer & Mick
Jones, Paul Weller & Chris Pope' - Edward Ball , The Times
'It's natural to compare this with The Chords - but
it's wrong to do so. Take this record for what it is....pop panache with
cutting edge lyrics. Give it a listen. It's worth a go."- Rob Massey
'One of the country's most gifted songwriters' -
Adrian Thrills NME
"The two ex Chords members (Chris Pope and Buddy
Ascott) seemed to be firing each other up with every track to an almost
volcanic climax. All this was complimented by the solid bass and backing
vocals Matt Wiles...... Although I'd have liked to have heard a couple
of Chords numbers the band stuck to their new material, and guess what?
It worked! The crowd enjoyed the set immensely as did the band. A brave
new world indeed! Highlights of the show for me were 'Brave New World',
Friends Like That' and 'Another Day In England'. The album (Grace of
God) continues to become more and more agreeable to my lugs with every
play and I recommend it highly! " -Chris Bratten www.paulweller.com ::
'Stunning new material, already on my playlist!" -
Gary Crowley BBC Radio Presenter
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Sun 18th Sep |
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8.00 |
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The New Saint Comedy Club presents two fine acts
from the comedy circuit - come and have a chuckle with us on a Sunday
night....
Doors 7.30 Comedy starts at about 8.30 - get here early if you want
a table. Listen to The
Saint :: for Ticket Giveaways...
Ian Stone & Sean Collins UK Tour |
Ian Stone Ian Stone was born in North West London, the first born son of an average
Jewish family. Luckily, the Pharaohs reign was over so he survived. From
an early age he was torn between pleasing his parents and having fun. Finally
in 1991, fun won. He took his girlfriend's advice and stepped
onto a stage. The world had waited long enough. Today, Ian
is one of the most sought after comedians on the comedy scene. Not
because of the amount of money he owes but because, in the words of Time
Out, 'He looks and sounds very good indeed'.
1996 saw him venture northwards to The Edinburgh Festival with his first
solo show, 'The Cheek of Ian Stone'. Invitations followed
to Comedy Festivals in Australia, Hong Kong, Holland, France, Ireland
and Germany (not many Jewish comedians have performed there in the last
fifty years). If that wasn't enough, in 1998 he also performed
to 55,000 people in 40 days, (more than Wimbledon) on tour with Ardal
O'Hanlon and Alan Davies.
In 1998, TV and radio beckoned. Since then, he's appeared
on The Stand-Up Show (BBC 1), Saturday Live (ITV), The Comedy Store (C5),
Live at Jongleurs (ITV), Good Stuff (ITV), The 11 o'clock show
(Ch4), as well as 'Radio 1 Live' and 'Four at the Store'. He's
also a regular panellist on Radio 5's The Treatment.
He joined BBC GLR in 1998 to host his own chat show "The Big Schmooze",
where he's interviewed the likes of Jeremy Issacs, Terry Hall,
Anthony Sher and Esther Rantzen who, live on air, proposed marriage to
his long term girlfriend on his behalf. An answer has not as yet
been forthcoming. He's presented most of the regular daytime
and evening shows as well as their 1999 Notting Hill Carnival coverage
and a one-off special celebrating twenty years of The Comedy Store. He
can also be seen bickering with Alan Davies in a major BBC1 documentary
series about stand-up comedy.
Ian's Edinburgh Festival show 'A Little Piece of Kike' caused
offence to the festival organisers last year to the extent that they
banned the word 'Kike' from the official Fringe Programme.
Ian didn't realise that by using the word he would be treading
on the toes of political correctness: "I saw a description
of it. It said a low-class, ill-mannered Jew and I thought,
that's me!".
Ian now lives in North London with his partner, child and two cats and
would like to state publicly that Arsenal's poor disciplinary record
is a direct result of pro-Manchester United bias in the media.
"…funnier than a shopful of remaindered
David Baddiel novels."
The Independent
"…like
a cross between Tony Hancock and Frankie Howerd."
The List
"Stone is probably better than we deserve. Ultimately,
it is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses."
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Sean Collins Sean Collins began comedy in 1990 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Trained and working as a child counsellor on the Psychiatric Unit at
Sick Kids Hospital in Vancouver Sean is able to grab material and stories
from his own personally bizarre life. Sean developed into a "storyteller" and
loves to bring people into his own life through his honesty on stage
Sean recently filmed a documentary film with fellow Canadian Comics
Craig Campbell and Tom Staid which is presently in postproduction. The
film was shot at the Glastonbury festival.
" A lethal North American technician" - Time
Out Magazine
" A unique Story-telling style, seducing " - Now Magazine
" Able to draw any audience, young and old" - Mark Breslin
Yuk Yuks Canada
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Thu 22nd Sep |
Green-ish DayExcellent Tribute to Green Day debut The Brook (Date
has changed from 29th September) (Please note our age policy ::) |
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£ |
6.00 |
First band on at 8.30pm. |
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Fri 23rd Sep |
T-RextasyVoted UK's Best Tribute Act by the BBC |
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£ |
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The World's Only Official Live Tribute Band To Marc Bolan & T.Rex CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF MARC BOLAN'S 65TH BIRTHDAY &
T.Rextasy have now been gigging around the world for 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc's very own T.Rex. The band are now accepted as the world's only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan's family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan's catalogue management. Due to their passion, musical ability, longevity, and attention to detail, they are consistently described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute'. They have, with their ‘Marc Bolan' doppelganger lead singer/lead guitarist, Danielz, signed with Columbia Records, Madman Records, and Liberation DVD, won the accolade of ‘Best Live Tribute Band in the UK on BBC1, and performed at the original Billy Elliot premiere party, filmed for ‘Arena' on BBC TV. Over the years they have toured around the world from Europe to Japan and have performed at many Arena venues in the UK (such as Wembley Arena, and Birmingham's NEC). They have played alongside many of the 1970s original contemporaries such as Wizzard, Cockney Rebel, Slade, Sweet, and Ian Hunter, to name a few. In September 2007 they played to 40,000 at the BBC Proms Night at London's Hyde Park, and later headlined their own sell-out concert at the Shepherds Bush Empire with their special guests including Marc Almond (Soft Cell), Gloria Jones (Marc's girlfriend songwriter/singer), and Shakin' Stevens. The band have also accepted invitations from ex-members of T.Rex such as Mickey Finn (original percussionist), Marc's son Rolan Bolan, and Bowie/Bolan producer Tony Visconti, to play alongside them in past special anniversary concerts. Dino Dines (original keyboardist), a long serving member of T.Rex even joined T.Rextasy and remained with them until sadly passing away a few years ago…the list goes on… Expect T.Rextasy to play all of Bolan's biggest hits, such as ‘Ride a White Swan', ‘Jeepster', ‘Telegram Sam', ‘New York City', ‘Debora', ‘Teenage Dream', ‘Hot Love', ‘20th Century Boy', ‘The Groover', ‘I Love To Boogie', ‘Get It On', and of course ‘Telegram Sam', ‘Metal Guru', and ‘Children of the Revolution'. The band plays totally live without the aid of any backing tracks, recreating the music, performance and excitement of those heady and outrageous times of glam rock. Truly a rock'n'roll concert for all ages - if you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this gig is for you! T.Rextasy – awarded the accolade of ‘The Best Live Tribute Band in the UK' by BBC1 TV. ‘They're the closest you're ever going to get to the real thing' ‘T.Rextasy are the tribute act who break all the rules by being bloody brilliant. Danielz is an exact replica of Marc, he's uncanny. ‘Danielz is a curator of Bolan's life, a perfectionist protector of the legacy – T.Rextasy play with a poignant, flamboyant skill.' "Danielz looks and sounds uncannily like Bolan and has dedicated his life to the man" – The Times "Danielz is more than a career lookalike. Here we have a serious guitarist with the animal grace of early Bolan and the clear unequivocal love of the music" "Danielz just freaks me out!" |
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Sat 24th Sep |
RoShamboIndie to Funk, Techno to Ballads... |
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RoShambo create a varied sound from indie
to funk, techno to ballads tinged with the sounds of the indie brit-pop
scene. Destined for success catch these local guys before they become
stars. |
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Fri 30th Sep |
Mostly AutumnMoody, Floydian Celtic-tinged Rock |
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"The best band you have never heard" Since forming back in 1996, British rock outfit Mostly Autumn have garnered themselves a name for their relentless touring schedule and outstanding live shows. And this Autumn, the York based outfit are set to hammer this home with the upcoming 'Go Well Diamond Heart' tour of the UK, Holland and Belgium.
Their musical palette is diverse and while they draw on influences from the golden age of seventies' rock, they have developed their own unique sound and style that both captures some of the essence of that heady era and yet looks forward into the future. Bryan Josh is that rare beast – a hugely talented guitarist who knows how to play with feeling and for the song. His soaring guitar, always drenched in pure emotion, at times recall the golden era of guitar heroes such as David Gilmour but never outstays its welcome, always leaving the listener wanting a little more. Lead vocalist Olivia Sparnenn is a true talent, the range and beauty of her voice is world class. The magnificence of Iain Jennings on keyboards, complimented by a rock solid yet fluid rhythm section - Andy Smith (bass), Gavin Griffiths (drums), Liam Davison (rhythm guitar) and the delightful vocals and multi instruments of Anne-Marie Helder make Mostly Autumn a band that will enthrall you and awaken memories of what real music is really about. |
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"...Cover bands are big business these days, but this quartet are clearly a cut above most with suits, mop-tops and jerking stage manoeuvres all in place as they blast out 'From Me To You', 'Roll Over Beethoven' and 'Please, Please Me' with note-perfect aplomb." 
After the split of 80's ska band The Beat, Everett, Saxa and Ranking Roger worked on many other projects. Ranking Roger and Saxa along with original Beat singer Dave Wakeling formed General public with former Dexy's Midnight Runners keyboardist Micky Billingham. General Public split in 1986 and 1988 saw the release of the solo album Radical Departure by Ranking Roger. He then went on to form another ska outfit, Special Beat.
Like
a runaway slave, with my son in tow, I crossed the pond to opportunity. The
British Music Scene has afforded me the chance to perform with Paul
Weller, Courtney Pine, Johnny Cash, James
Brown, The Brand New Heavies, Max Beesley, Massive
Attack, Ocean Colour Scene, Bryan Ferry, The London
Community Gospel Choir, Paul McCartney, Incognito, and Jools
Holland, to name a few. Noted international DJ's, Sir
Norman Jay and Gilles Peterson, play list my music. My
concerts have been attended by actors Martin Freeman, Sam
Rockwell, and, (rapper/musician/actor), Mos Def. I
recorded a duet with Lewis Taylor, 18 With a Bullit,
that was on the soundtrack album for Guy Ritchie's film, Lock,
Stock and Two Smokin' Barrels. I was filmed
singing a song, Born to Love, written by Yolanda
Charles, (former bassist for myself as well as Paul Weller and Robbie
Williams), in the movie, American Daylight, starring Nick
Moran. I am further rewarded with the honour of being the head of
the vocal department at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music where
I have been teaching since 2002. When my schedule allows, I ride my horse
Dexter in the English countryside. I am sure all of this occurred because
I live and work in England. There was no outlet for such variety to happen
for me in the land of my birth.
My journey began with me being raised by my birth father's parents,
who had been Louisiana sharecroppers born near the beginning of the 20th
century. Being born out of the union of a preacher's son whom himself
became a preacher, and the female soul singer who was the featured vocalist
for my God Father James Brown during the 1960's and 1970's,
educated me well in the extremes of human nature. I grew up with my very
lovingly religious grandparents in Houston Texas during the civil rights
movement. After a brief marriage in 1978, I spent the 1980's being
a single Mom in California, then my son and I brought in the 21st century
as UK residents. This experience, full of social and political diversity,
has been the reference source that earns my keep through lyrical and
musical expressions. It is a unique heritage full of complicated challenges
that have caused me to have a strong faith in the belief that the primary
sustenance for a balanced life depends on the ability to truly love and
to be loved truthfully, in return.
My recording career began with the Young Disciples after relocating
to England in June 1990. The album I recorded with them, which I sang
and wrote songs for, Road to Freedom, included the dance
club hit, Apparently Nothin', a spring board that
later spearheaded me to being the lead vocalist for the Brand New
Heavies in 1999 and 2000, for their tour to promote their album, Trunk
Funk, a collection of the Brand New Heavies greatest
hits. From 1992 to 1998, I was signed to Virgin Records on their Circa
Label and recorded 2 solo albums for them, True Spirit and Blessed
Burden. My music production and song writing skills were groomed
and polished with my second solo album, Blessed Burden,
recorded with Paul Weller, who co-produced the album with me
and co-wrote some of the songs as well. Paul Weller continues
to be a loyal supporter of my music and the encouraging brother that
champions me, regardless.
My first independently recorded album, Alberta's GrandDaughter,
a tribute to my grandmother, released in 2002, was co-produced with the
talented Ben Castle, son of the famous British trumpeter, Roy
Castle. Ben brought with him several talented musicians
to record on the album, who still tour and record with me today. Colin
Walker, who engineered and co-produced Alberta's GrandDaughter,
also became my business manager, a decision that has brought me indescribable
benefits. Colin, along with my keyboardist and musical director Mark
Edwards, produced my live performance DVD, Grace & Favours,
filmed in Birmingham, England, in 2003., which also includes documentary
footage.
My current offering, Soul Providence, scheduled for
release early autumn 2005, again produced by Colin Walker and Mark
Edwards, has guest performances with Jocelyn Brown and Paul
Weller. This album represents the mature me, the
woman who survived the disappointments with a passionate smile of joyful
restitution.
I live a life that could never have been planned. I take the road less
travelled, continuously. Despite the conflicts and complications, my
soul is provided for and my salvation is free. Onwards and forwards,
love and let love be.
Having
worked with respected names such as Mj Cole, Lewis Taylor, Mark Hill and
Robby Rivera, Southampton based singer / songwriter,
Laura Vane has now channeled her awesome talents into writing and recording
her own album with Brighton based artist/producer Lee Baker. Together
they have created a fusion of Northern Soul and Raw Funk steeped in sensational
vocal arrangements. Laura has now put a fantastic band together and they
are looking for live dates.
Fragile
are Europe's premiere Yes Tribute Band.
Time
to dance the night away with the band who make every gig a party night!
Those that have followed the band will know that the Rufus Stone Soul Band, based in their home town of Southampton, has been around in many guises since their start in late 1984. After all this time you would expect that some of the sparkle would have gone, not a bit. They still have the same distinctive sound, which ensures that they get the maximum involvement from their audience.
Witness you now that Appalachian Rockgrass hellraisers, Hayseed Dixie, have completed their 8th full-length studio album. The CD DVD package contains 7 original compositions along with 6 reinterpretations of previously known songs about drinking, cheating, killing and hell - with a particular emphasis on murder and death. On the road on tour throughout 2010, the suspects are known to be armed with acoustic instruments and should be considered extremely dangerous.
Rock
legend Dave Davies founder member, along with brother Ray, of the KINKS,
one of the most successful bands in music history with 20 hit singles
and 11 hit albums. Dave Davies' unique guitar playing gave the band their
distinct sound. Dave also had a hit single in his own right with "Death
Of A Clown".
Dave and his band will be promoting his new live Cd "Transformation".
Expect some great renditions of Kinks classics "Till The End Of
The Day", "You Really Got Me" amongst a host of others, "Death
Of A Clown" and a smattering of new material. Not to be missed!
Mick Slacker & Co's tounge in cheek tribute act just gets better and better.
Rick Buckler, hailed as one of the finest drummers of his
era, will once again be playing Jam songs, many of which have never been
played live since The Jam split in 1982, tracks like 'Dreamtime', 'Set
The House Ablaze' and 'Happy Together'.



Ian Stone was born in North West London, the first born son of an average
Jewish family. Luckily, the Pharaohs reign was over so he survived. From
an early age he was torn between pleasing his parents and having fun. Finally
in 1991, fun won. He took his girlfriend's advice and stepped
onto a stage. The world had waited long enough. Today, Ian
is one of the most sought after comedians on the comedy scene. Not
because of the amount of money he owes but because, in the words of Time
Out, 'He looks and sounds very good indeed'.
1996 saw him venture northwards to The Edinburgh Festival with his first
solo show, 'The Cheek of Ian Stone'. Invitations followed
to Comedy Festivals in Australia, Hong Kong, Holland, France, Ireland
and Germany (not many Jewish comedians have performed there in the last
fifty years). If that wasn't enough, in 1998 he also performed
to 55,000 people in 40 days, (more than Wimbledon) on tour with Ardal
O'Hanlon and Alan Davies.
In 1998, TV and radio beckoned. Since then, he's appeared
on The Stand-Up Show (BBC 1), Saturday Live (ITV), The Comedy Store (C5),
Live at Jongleurs (ITV), Good Stuff (ITV), The 11 o'clock show
(Ch4), as well as 'Radio 1 Live' and 'Four at the Store'. He's
also a regular panellist on Radio 5's The Treatment.
He joined BBC GLR in 1998 to host his own chat show "The Big Schmooze",
where he's interviewed the likes of Jeremy Issacs, Terry Hall,
Anthony Sher and Esther Rantzen who, live on air, proposed marriage to
his long term girlfriend on his behalf. An answer has not as yet
been forthcoming. He's presented most of the regular daytime
and evening shows as well as their 1999 Notting Hill Carnival coverage
and a one-off special celebrating twenty years of The Comedy Store. He
can also be seen bickering with Alan Davies in a major BBC1 documentary
series about stand-up comedy.
Ian's Edinburgh Festival show 'A Little Piece of Kike' caused
offence to the festival organisers last year to the extent that they
banned the word 'Kike' from the official Fringe Programme.
Ian didn't realise that by using the word he would be treading
on the toes of political correctness: "I saw a description
of it. It said a low-class, ill-mannered Jew and I thought,
that's me!".
Ian now lives in North London with his partner, child and two cats and
would like to state publicly that Arsenal's poor disciplinary record
is a direct result of pro-Manchester United bias in the media.
"…funnier than a shopful of remaindered
David Baddiel novels."
The Independent
"…like
a cross between Tony Hancock and Frankie Howerd."
The List
"Stone is probably better than we deserve. Ultimately,
it is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses."
The List
Sean Collins began comedy in 1990 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Trained and working as a child counsellor on the Psychiatric Unit at
Sick Kids Hospital in Vancouver Sean is able to grab material and stories
from his own personally bizarre life. Sean developed into a "storyteller" and
loves to bring people into his own life through his honesty on stage
Sean recently filmed a documentary film with fellow Canadian Comics
Craig Campbell and Tom Staid which is presently in postproduction. The
film was shot at the Glastonbury festival.
" A lethal North American technician" - Time
Out Magazine
" A unique Story-telling style, seducing " - Now Magazine
" Able to draw any audience, young and old" - Mark Breslin
Yuk Yuks Canada
Green-ish Day, Europe's Ultimate tribute to the US punk legends Green Day, return to the Brook for another night of punk rock shennanigans! As well as cramming in all the most recent Green Day singles and all the classics from their phenomenal career, the guys will be including some 'never played before' material and some of the awesome 'on-stage antics' that all us Green-Ish Day fans have grown to love! A show that should not be missed!!
On 16 September 1977 the world lost one of it's most original, flamboyant and charismatic rock'n'roll stars. Marc Bolan's life was cut short after that fateful early morning car accident which would end his life - he was still only 29 years old. Although Bolan released many successful singles and albums throughout the 1970s, two songs epitomise Bolan's status as the ‘King of Glam' – ‘Telegram Sam' (which sold 500,000 copies within the first two days of release), and ‘Metal Guru', both of which were included on the iconic album in 1972 called ‘The Slider'. Later in the year, on 8 September 1972, one of his most memorable and distinctive records that would inspire future generations was also released, entitled ‘Children of the Revolution'. 40 years on, the song has become legendary, along with the name Marc Bolan….
RoShambo create a varied sound from indie
to funk, techno to ballads tinged with the sounds of the indie brit-pop
scene. Destined for success catch these local guys before they become
stars.
They have built a loyal and cult following since their first album twelve years ago and in that time such luminaries as the late Richard Wright of Pink Floyd, Deep Purple's Jon Lord and the BBC's own Bob Harris are amongst its many fans. 



























