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June 2009 @ The Brook

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Fri 5th June
Doors 8:00pm

Geno Washington

Soul Incarnate

Oh Geno! A man so gifted Dexys Midnight Runners even wrote a song about him. Don't miss this one!

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Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band had two of thebiggest selling U.K. albums of the sixties.  Amazingly both of these were live albums. Hand Clappin', Foot Stompin', Funky Butt Live was in the album charts for 48 out of 52 weeks in 1966, only The Sound of Music and Bridge Over Troubled Water sold more copies that year. Band PicU.S. soul acts rarely visited the UK and, having come over as a part of the U.S. Airforce and stayed, Geno became our soul man.

His level of touring and the high energy of his gigs was, and still is the stuff of legends (as further immortalized by the 80's hit Geno! recorded by Dexy's Midnight Runners). During his sets the beat was continuous with almost every song segueing into the next. Hit followed hit, the beat was continuous and the soul audiences could not get enough of him. With the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Pink Floyd as your warm up bands the pressure was always on.

Band PicEventually, having made Pye Records and numerous managers and club promoters millions, he decided he had to rest. The only way to do this was to go back to the 'States to escape the constant demand for the live show. He had worn out the sixties and the mighty Washington batteries needed recharging. Back in the U.S. and relative calm, life was very different.

Although he did dabble in the studio with the likes of The Beach Boys, Geno was starting to ask himself, 'What was it all about'. Consequently most of the seventies were spent reflecting on the sixties; rock 'n' roll, Vietnam, peace, love and life in general and Geno became, what he calls a student of the mind. He studied various forms of meditation and hypnotism (not many people know that Geno is an excellent speaker and a member of the Guild of Hypnotists). Such spiritual meanderings were abruptly halted though when, in 1980 Geno! (the Dexy's hit) went to number one in the UK charts. Dexy's singer Kevin Roland was talking in interviews of a mythical sixties soul performer who ravaged the land to the chants of Geno! Geno! Geno! to a new generation and offers of tours and appearances eventually persuaded our soul man to head back to Blighty and back on the road.  

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Sat 6th Jun
Doors 8:00pm

Johnny 2 Bad

Over 21's Only (I.D.Required)
Fantastic UB40 Tribute from Birmingham
UB40 Experience Show
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Band PicJohnny 2 Bad

Johnny 2 Bad formed a few years ago (2005) have rapidly established itself as not only the number one live Tribute show to global superstars UB40 but also as one of the premier and most exciting new reggae bands in Europe Today

Johnny 2 Bad boast a line up that wouldn't be out of place on any stage in the World as Its core musicians of Mikey Nanton { Keys } , James Renford { sax } , David Skins { drums } and The Boot { bass } have well over 25 years of recording and World Wide touring at the very highest level with major recording artist such Apache Indian, Musical Youth, Sting, Beres Hammond, Edwin Starr, Alexander O'Neale and for most of that period as part of the exciting Reggae Revolution backing band behind PATO BANTON that resulted in a GRAMMY nomination for best Live reggae Band in 2001

Many appearances on TV & Video WORLDWIDE on such shows as TOP OF THE POPS, MTV, CDUK with the number 1 hit BABY COME BACK, as well as on stage performing hits such as PASS THE DEUTCHIE, BOOMSHAKALAK, GROOVING, BUBBLING HOT as well as being whisked by private jet for a one off show In San Remo , Italy on the track THIS COWBOY SONG with STING that also resulted in another collaboration with Sting on SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD for the Jim Carey Movie ACE VENTURA PET DETECTIVE.

Private shows for Peter Gabriel and Womad as well as being the first ever Reggae band not only to perform at the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE but also the first band to get the crowd up dancing ever as it had a strict no standing up policy until that night !!.

The glamour side of the band is fronted by the widely acclaimed brass section who in addition to James extensive credits include Andy Harris and Stuart Haugh on Trombone and Trumpet who came fresh in to the band from the English Philharmonic Orchestras and even a Bombay Brass band.

The Brass part of the show has been widely accepted as probably the best Brass live section in the UK today for not only their playing abilities but also for their non stop dancing and journeys into the audiences on a nightly basis .

And finally on lead vocals and lead guitar, Johnny 2 Bad have the emerging raw talent of Wayne Lawrence who has gained a reputation as one of the best vocalists in the country today, his credits include song writing with the legendary NICKY CHINN of CHINN CHAPMAN fame ( biggest UK selling songwriters after Lennon / McCartney writing hits for Sweet, Mud, Suzi quarto, Go West and hundred more ) . Wayne was also the first reserve for the BBC series s FAME ACADEMY ( Lemar ) out of 250'000 hopefulls.

After fronting the Birmingham Band FARSIDE ( Best Unsigned Band in UK 2005) he was head hunted to join Johnny 2 Bad to enhance the reputation from not only Best Live band we have ever seen ( The Stage Review 2007 ) but also now to having the best vocalist.

But this is not about just one person, JOHNNY 2 BAD is about a great band, a great show offering a live experience of REGGAE music that is second to none that crosses over all barriers.

We often get people come to us and say that reggae wasn't their cup of tea but that night they had enjoyed it so much they would be back, and they do come back as all the shows up and down the country are selling out as the Street Team and website kick in to support the band.

The success of the band as opposed to being just a tribute band has been further supported by the call from fans to record our own album which we have just released call UNCOVERED and is being very well received with radio airplay already including a collaboration now with Lithuanian Pop Star ASTA PILYPAITE on the crowd favourite track LOLLIPOP

The Club shows have led to shows abroad including tours and festivals in Holland with more to come in 2008 as Johnny 2 Bad embark on their first UK Theatre tour

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Tue 9th Jun
Doors 8:00pm

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Tyketto

Classic Rock

 

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Band PicFronted by ex-D.O.A. and WAYSTED vocalist Danny Vaughn, TYKETTO came exceptionally close to breaking into the major league with their 'Don't Come Easy' album. The Richie Zito produced 1991 debut, was more than a match for any major league American rock contender, containing numerous songs that should by rights have been major hits. Although a huge favourite on the AOR scene 'Don't Come Easy' strangely failed to make an impression on the charts.

The band first hit Britain opening for then management stable mates WHITE LION in 1991. UK headline dates in July of 1994, promoting the 'Strength In Numbers' album, saw New Jersey's SHOTGUN SYMPHONY as support. Danny Vaughn needed to take time out from the band, and vocalist Steve Augeri, formerly with the New York outfit, TALL STORIES, made his entrance with 1995's 'Shine'.

Band PicAugeri was enticed away to front probably the biggest AOR band of them all- JOURNEY. 2000 found Vaughn, Scott and Clayton in a new act titled simply VAUGHN and the 'Soldiers And Sailors On Riverside' album. Joining the ex-TYKETTO trio was guitarist P.J. Zitarosa and keyboard player Kyle Cummings.

The classic line up of Danny Vaughn, Michael Clayton, Jimi Kennedy and Brooke St James reformed for European dates in November of 2004. UK dates were well received by the fans, and 2 headline slots at Firefest in 2007 and 2008, continue to show why TYKETTO are still "Forever Young". And with guitar virtuoso, PJ Zitarosa, replacing St James, TYKETTO prove there is "Strength In Numbers!"

DANNY VAUGHN, lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, percussion

MICHAEL CLAYTON ARBEENY, drums, percussion, vocals

PJ ZITAROSA, guitar, vocals

JIMI KENNEDY, bass guitar, vocals

 
CRIMES OF PASSION

Crimes Of Passion was formed when the 3 remaining members of Deadline, Andy, Kev and Kris recruited new frontman Dale, after the previous singer decided to call it a day.

Band PicThe plan from the start of C.O.P. was, this was going to be a completely new project, new name and a fresh set of heavier songs that incorporated our love of the classics like Skid Row, Maiden etc, but with a more modern twinge, influenced by our love of newer bands such as Funeral For A Friend, Bullet For My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, etc. Our aim was for a heavier drop tuned sound and the attitude of newer bands, with the melodies of the classics that got us into rock in our teens.

Right from the start we managed to get substantial support slots such as Soul Circus and Statetrooper and went on to support the likes of Danny Vaughn, Jeff Scott Soto, White Lion, Toby Jepson, Gotthard, Great White, TNT and Glen Hughes.

Our album was completed in 2008, and we had the pleasure of working with John Mitchell from It Bites, who did an awesome job of mixing it, then passed it on to Turan Audio for mastering.

We are really pleased with the results, and with the cartoon strip artwork, based around our tune God Made Me Your Angel, which Tony Mills from Shy & TNT did the backing vox for (as well as three other tunes on the album), we think we have a very appealing album, musically and visually.

Last year, were sorry to hear that Kris the bass player announced he was leaving, due to his work commitments, it was a sorry loss, but Kris will still be involved with us, as he's a handy sound engineer and a director of the Classic Rock Society.

A replacement was found, a friend of Dale, Simon, ex All Except, hopped on board and showed the sort of enthusiasm that we all have for C.O.P. Things are working really well with Si.

2008 was a great year for us, with the whole European White Lion tour, we played from Norway right the way down to Spain! We had a great time and gathered quite a following and now our Myspace tunes are getting over three hundred plays a day from our Spanish, French and Italian friends!

We are currently writing our second album, of which we have two songs ready to record, one of which was played and very well recieved on our recent tour of Europe and the Tyketto support slot in the UK.

2009 is another exciting year for us with the Myspace count snowballing, completion of the second album and at least two european tours too!

Catch you on the Road!

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Thu 11th Jun
Doors 8:00pm
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Big Joe Louis & The Blues Kings + The Bob Pearce Band

These men ARE the Blues!

Although Big Joe and Bob have toured together on a few occassions, this is the first time in twenty years that both bands have appeared together in the U.K.......the last was at The Weavers Arms, London in 1989.

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Band PicBIG JOE LOUIS & THE BLUES KINGS

Jamaican born Big Joe Louis is one of the most travelled blues artists residing in the U.K. today, having toured and performed his tough, down home blues from U.S.A. and Canada - through Russia and most of europe to Australia and New Zealand....not forgetting Egypt and South Africa along the way!

Twice winner of 'Best U.K. Male Blues Singer', Big Joe sings about situations that have occured in his life, some humerous some sad, but all true - and all performed with real passion.

"One of the best British blues bands - ever!" (Juke Blues)
"The U.K.'s premier blues outfit - the most powerful and authentic sounding blues..." (Blues & Rhythm)

 
Band PicTHE BOB PEARCE BAND

Bob returned to the 'live' music scene in 2005 after a three year break, and put together a hard working band of musicians....three of them from previous Pearce 'line-ups'.....Chris Collins (gtr/vo), Steve Stares (bass/vo) and Brian Wright (drums). Add Ray Drury (keys/Hammond) and you have the latest in a long line of Bob Pearce bands!

The blues is, of course, still an important element of Bob's shows, as are soul ballads and a touch of good ol' rock n' roll, in fact musically, not a lot has changed since he first took to the stage back in the early '60's.

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Fri 12th Jun
Doors 8:00pm

The Hamsters

Jimi Hendrix + ZZ Top Show
Live performers of renown.
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Band PicTHE HAMSTERS PLAY JIMI HENDRIX & ZZ TOP

The guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as our premier blues-rock attraction, having performed 4,000 concerts in 21 years. Although usually playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana - tonight they'll be performing 2 sets of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top songs, for which they're also widely regarded as being the UK's leading interpreters.

The band's guitarist/singer Slim has a new interview coming up in Guitarist magazine shortly, and the lads are also appearing in a new 3-hour DVD documentary about the Fender Stratocaster titled 'Strat Masters'. Players featured in the film are Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck, Chris Rea, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Robert Cray and Rory Gallagher among others.

"They're fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio 2

"Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (except the real ZZ Top)" – The Times

OK People - below are 1000 reasons to come and see the Hamsters before you die - if you don't come - we kill you - ha ha!

Our guitarist Slim's being interviewed again in a forthcoming edition of Guitarist magazine, street date 28th September.

We've just released a new 3-hour double live DVD, titled 'Curse Of The Killer Hamsters!'

The lads are appearing in a new three-hour DVD documentary about the Fender Stratocaster titled 'Strat Masters' Among some of the players featured in the film are Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck, Chris Rea, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Robert Cray and Rory Gallagher. The makers have also filmed at the USA and Japanese Fender factories.

The track 'Taxi Driver' from our latest album 'Open All Hours' has been included in Classic Rock magazine's '100 Blues Anthems'.

We were recently mentioned on BBC1's 'Bargain Hunt' programme... we thought it was weird too....

Our second session for Paul Jones' Radio 2 Blues show was broadcast.

We released a new 1-hour studio album, titled 'Open All Hours'

We also released a 2-hour concert film on DVD, titled 'To Infirmity, and Beyond!'.

We performed a series of open-air shows as special guests to Status Quo.

We currently receive an average exceeding 1,000 visitors a day to our website.

We've been voted the UK's best blues-rock band by the readers of Blueprint magazine.

We contributed a track for inclusion in the BBC Radio 2 series "Bright Lights, Big City". It documents the story of British Rhythm and Blues from the fifties to the modern day. It's presented by former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman.

We recently conducted an interview for the Sunday Express, and were also the week's featured concert in The Times 'Play' section.

A member of Natalie Imbruglia's band was spotted wearing one of our t-shirts on an appearance on Graham Norton's show on Channel 4.

We performed at 2003,4,5,6 & 7's London Guitar Show at the Wembley entertainment complex, attended by over 15,000 guitar players - aspiring and professional alike.

From the hinterlands of the Thames River Delta come THE HAMSTERS:

Now in their twenty-first year together, having performed 4,000 concerts and with a national mailing list exceeding 20,000, the Hamsters are established as the UK's premier blues-rock attraction. This has been achieved purely by hard work with the band handling all their own affairs, thereby disproving the popular misconception that it can't be done without major-label "muscle".

The Hamsters have been voted one of the UK's best unsigned bands by Kerrang magazine. (We already have a record deal, but it's a nice compliment). Even BBC's Top Gear magazine recognises the band as the UK's hardest working, and featured them in an article on in-car entertainment, the Hamsters being the ideal people to ask as they're always travelling somewhere.

Although primarily performing their own brand of material, they are also widely regarded as our leading interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix and more recently ZZ Top.

Originally forming for their own amusement (and taking their name from the Sex Pistols, who once used it as a pseudonym to outwit hostile councils), the Hamsters enjoy the irony of being an aggressive band with a cuddly name. Although serious about what they do, they don't take themselves too seriously.

Members have performed with artists such as Eric Clapton, Alison Moyet, Doctor Feelgood, Walter Trout and the late, great gentleman of British Blues, Alexis Korner.

World Champion Formula 1 driver Damon Hill is a fan, and was spotted wearing a Hamsters tee shirt at the Hungarian Grand Prix!

Slim has been voted one of the top 100 guitarists of all time in a radio poll on LBC .

Our version of Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile" has been used in an edition of BBC TV's Top Gear.

Slim is featured in a book called "17 Watts? The First 20 Years Of British Rock Guitar", talking about his early musical experiences alongside Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, George Harrison and David Gilmour.

The band's album "The Jimi Hendrix Memorial Concerts" was rated Album Of The Month in Germany's leading musicians' magazine, "Guitar and Bass".

Their version of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower" is included on an album of Dylan cover versions, featuring artists such as Bryan Ferry, Joe Cocker, The Byrds and many others, released throughout Europe by Polygram in '93.

Slim was interviewed for the Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison editions of "Mojo Working", a Channel 4 TV series broadcast through Summer '92 documenting the most influential figures in popular music.

Slim also writes for Guitarist magazine when he has time, and was featured talking about his equipment(!) in the September '94 edition of Guitar Techniques magazine. He has also been included in the "Guitarist Magazine Book of Guitar Players", published in '94. In addition, Guitar Techniques has asked Slim to contribute a recorded lesson on how to play the Blues each month, for inclusion on the CD which accompanies every issue.

The band have been interviewed and filmed live by MTV Europe and German national TV, as well as being featured in session and interview on Radio One for Bob Harris and Johnny Walker, Radio Two for Paul Jones, for GLR in London, B.F.B.S in mainland Europe and Dutch national radio.

Early in '95, the band released ROUTE 666 which entered the New Musical Express chart at number 7. The Observer newspaper even pinched the idea from the CD booklet, for the cover of a colour supplement! Photographs for the album were taken by the celebrated snapper, Gered Mankowitz, who is especially known for his seminal photographs of Hendrix and the Stones, among many other Rock icons.

The Hamsters are: Slim — Guitar, Singer / Rev. Otis — Drums, Sings a bit / Zsa Zsa — Bass, Sings a bit

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Sat 13th Jun
Doors 8:00pm

Maybe Winehouse

Awesome tribute to Amy Winehouse
Our 'Amy' is more likely to actually show up, be sober and play a full set.
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Band PicMaybe Winehouse is the UK's Number 1 Tribute to the fantastic but maybe a little troubled(!) Amy Winehouse.

Maybe Winehouse has wowed audiences across the UK and Europe at numerous Student Unions, Clubs, Theatres and Festivals with a vibrant set list including all the Amy Winehouse classics with some up tempo ska and soul covers which guarantees a good old singalong and dance.

With a 5 piece backing band consisting of Drums, Keys, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar and Saxophone, this fully live show recreates the distinctive jazzy sounds of an Amy gig with a singer that won't be slurring her words and forgetting the lyrics (too much!). The recreation of Amy's distinctive vocals and mannerisms is exceptional and as you can see by the photo, Rachel Rabin who plays the role has an amazing resemblence to the woman herself.

We hope you enjoy the Maybe Winehouse experience!

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Wed 17th Jun
Doors 8:00pm
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Soulfly + Support

Heavy Metal Band led by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera.

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Max Cavalera - throat & guitar
Marc Rizzo - guitar
Bobby Burns - bass
Joe Nunez - drums

The Soulfly tribe is once again on the warpath.

Band PicSoulfly's sixth offering for Roadrunner Records, Conquer, may very well be the musical equivalent of the movie Braveheart. The songs –much like the warriors in the film- channel raw, unbridled rage through a cacophony of thrash guitars, infectious grooves, tribal polyrhythms and Max Cavalera's unmistakable, thunderous roar. On this record, Soulfly unleash a metallic mayhem unlike anything they've done previously. Conquer shifts from unrelenting, precise speed metal to slow, brooding doom. Mark Rizzo's lead guitar rips with the precision of a smart bomb, while Bobby Burns grinds out volatile, chest-caving bass lines. Drummer Joe Nunez crushes behind the kit, forging a rhythmic background for all-out sonic war. Once again, it's the legendary Max Cavalera who stands at the eye of the storm, uniting the musical tribe and acting as its unofficial leader. His voice and guitar command the tribe into battle with each line and riff. Grab your war paint and prepare for the onslaught.

Since their Gold-certified, self-titled debut in 1997, Soulfly have remained one of the genre's most consistently brutal outfits. From the moment Max Cavalera left Sepultura to form Soulfly, he's remainBand Piced prolific. Four critically acclaimed albums and numerous world tours followed Soulfly's now-classic debut. In 2008, Max once again partnered with his brother Iggor in Cavalera Conspiracy, releasing Inflikted. At the same time, he managed to write and record Conquer. Produced by Max and mixed by Andy Sneap (Machine Head, Arch Enemy), the album spans a violent spectrum. Max comments, "After Cavalera Conspiracy, I wanted to write a stronger, uncompromised statement with Soulfly. What I [did] on this album is what I was aiming for. This is the Soulfly album that I've been trying to make for a long time." That's evident from the calculated rage and bludgeoning grooves that define songs like "Enemy Ghost" and "Rough."

With Conquer, Soulfly take no prisoners. Max explains, "It's definitely Soulfly's most battle-ready record by far. The vibe reminds me of movies like Gladiator and 300. It comes from a completely different place." The assault kicks off from the first note of "Bood Fire War Hate," and it doesn't stop until the end of closing instrumental, "Soulfly VI," which is a time-honored tradition the marks the close of each Soulfly album. Starting with "Blood fire War Hate," Max made a conscious decision to come out of the gates with all guns blazing, proclaiming, "I'm excited to open the record with a fast song. Usually Soulfly albums begin mid-tempo, but this reminds me of Beneath the Remains. This song also has one of the biggest hooks I've ever done. I can close my eyes and picture huge festival crowds singing it. When the fast part comes in, it's just war."

Soulfly's previous albums featured guest appearances by notables, including Chino Moreno of Deftones, Sean Lennon, and Slipknot's Corey Taylor over the years. In the spirit of that collaborative tradition, Conquer sees Max with Throwdown's Dave Peters on the standout track, "Unleash," and with Morbid Angel's David Vincent on "Blood Fire War Hate." On "Unleash," Peters and Max create a corrosive chorus that isn't easily forgotten. Max says, "It's the closest thing I've done to Pantera. Dave put some killer lyrics to the music. The fast part at the end is my favorite part on the album." Firing off a throat-slicing riff and catchy hook, "Unleash" impacts like a wrecking ball. About working with underground metal hero Vincent, Max exclaims, "His screaming on that song was off the wall! To work with David was a trip. The song's a full assault, and it feels really natural. It's got that uncompromising attitude."

Conquer's cover artwork inspired the title and the picture holds a special significance for Max. "Usually, album titles are inspired by something else, like a movie," he reveals. "The first sketch the artist sent me was amazing. It depicted this crazy guy with six arms holding six weapons. Each weapon represented one of our records. When I got the image, the word Conquer just came to me." More importantly, Conquer is a personal statement for Max and of course, has a deeper meaning meant to be explored by the listener. "To me, it's not about conquering the world. My statement on the record is conquering fear. If you conquer your fear, you conquer life and death. You're truly free when you conquer your fear. So that's why this name means so much," he finishes.

Soulfly is truly a world music-inspired collective and the writing and recording process often sees Cavalera globetrotting for atypical inspiration. For Soulfly's fifth album, Dark Ages, saw Max travel to five locations to record, but for Conquer, a trip to Egypt was all he needed. He says, "I like to mix cultures. The other Soulfly albums were more Eastern European-flavored. Sepultura was more Brazilian. Egypt has a big chunk of influence on Conquer. We visited 'The City of the Dead' while we were in Egypt. It's a cemetery where families still live near their dead. That was crazy, creepy and wild. I didn't know the Cairo trip was going to affect the album as much as it did." The eerie, tribal outro of "For Those About to Rot" was a direct result of the trip, as Max recorded it live by the Nile. It's a strange transition that heightens the musical tension. "By the Nile River, there was this crazy gypsy band playing killer music," Cavalera recalls. "I happened to have my recorder so I recorded them and made an interlude out of their performance. It felt so authentic to have that outro—like old Sepultura. I'd rather the record sounds live than use a sound library from the Internet. That outro is subtle. I've been making records for so long, and I finally found the perfect balance between brutality and experimentation." Therefore, Conquer is a truly organic sonic experience.

Max also sculpted a head-spinning trip into psychedelic metal territory with "Touching the Void." Stretching past the seven-minute mark, the song oozes classic Sabbath sludge, while incorporating entrancing dub flourishes. For Max, that track's extremely important. "Honestly, it's a thank you to Black Sabbath for being Black Sabbath. It's slow doom metal," he says. On the track, Max also collaborated with French dub artist Fedaya Pacha. Of the experience, Max says, "Fedaya makes dark, really heavy dub—completely different from commercial dub. He did the outro for 'Touching the Void,' and he played a lot of weird instruments. Those little things definitely make this song special when you listen to it."

In the end, Conquer, just like every note of music he's ever produced, comes from Cavalera's heart. He eschews studio trickery and computerized flourishes in favor of straightforward instrumentation and real world experimentation. "I do this for the love of music," he says. "We could use the tools of the market to make a commercial record and sell more, but I wouldn't be as happy inside. I made the choice, and we aren't going down the easy road. We're going down the fucked up road, but that's the road that we know."

With that sincerity, there's no doubt that Max and company will conquer all roads ahead.

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Fri 19th Jun
Doors 8.00pm

Bog Rolling Stones

Mick Slacker & Co do their Stonesy shananigans
Just like the real Rolling Stones, except they're soft, strong and very, very long!
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Band Pic Mick Slacker & Co's tounge in cheek tribute act just gets better and better.

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 20th Jun
Doors 8:00pm
Time Bomb & The Brook present...

A Way Of Life - Quadrophenia III

with Time Bomb + Support

Following on from the hugely successful show in August, Time Bomb return with the third in their series of exciting shows for the Mods.
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Band PicTo celebrate the official 30th Anniversary of the release of the film Quadrophenia (1979 - 2009), Time Bomb in conjunction with the Brook present: Quadrophenia III 'A Way Of Life' live on stage. The ultimate Mod show.

Quadrophenia was all about youth, the Mod movement and music and there is no better way to enjoy it in 2009 than with the best live Mod band around. Packed with songs from the Who's great film and a whole host of other mod classic from the 60's and 70's, Time Bomb will give you nearly two hours of the best live music and all with the special Time Bomb moving light and video show.

This show is only played twice a year, so don't miss it as you will not get another chance until Christmas. Time Bomb will be joined by one other great local band who will be announced as soon as it is confirmed

Dave Moore who played keyboards for 'From the Jam': "Loved your show in Southampton, bloody great, it's tough to do "The Who" well and you guys really pulled it off."

Band PicComments form the August audience: "Time Bomb hit us with The Who big guns, You Better You Bet, Baba O'Reilly, Wont Get Fooled Again. I have not yet heard a band attempt "You better you bet" and even The Who said in earlier years that they struggled with it live, but what a rendition with the crowd reaction and singing in the middle this 5 minute track lasted nearly double that. Fantastic jaw dropping stuff."

"A fantastic evening, ok they were a local semi-pro band but they blew the roof off with energy and power, close your eyes you would have thought it was The Who, Simply awesome and well worth the £8 entry. If they do it again on that scale with the lights and projections then I would recommend you get some tickets you wont be disappointed."

"The burst out of Helpless Dancer into The Kids Are Alright and absolutely nailed it, it was not at all like the classic who line up these lads had the sounds of the Who as they are now with the power behind it to match. "

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Tue 23rd Jun
Doors 8:00pm

UFO

Sold Out - No Ticket = No Entry Sorry!
Top Prog Rock
Rock Heavyweights! Phil Mogg – Pete Way – Paul Raymond – Vinnie Moore – Andy Parker
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Raven Vandelle

Thundering bass lines and blistering drums

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True rock legends distinguish themselves not only by contributing several classics to musical history, they also keep their artistic output at a permanently high level and – despite all routine – always have a fresh wind blowing through their band structure. UFO fulfils all these criteria: next to classics such as Phenomenon, Force It and No Heavy Pettin, which saw the band clock up one success after the other during the Seventies, and the beginning of the new millennium finds Phil Mogg, Pete Way and Paul Raymond as inspired and creative as ever. Thanks to their American guitarist, Vinnie Moore, who joined the fold three years ago and proved his class and significance for the group on You Are Here, his debut recording with UFO, and the live cut, Showtime, the band has grown even stronger. Their latest release, The Monkey Puzzle, out in September 2006 (Europe: September 25; US: September 26), marks the return of drummer Andy Parker, who had been part of the original line-up that recorded the legendary debut at the end of the Sixties and has already played live on stage again with his old pals.

The Monkey Puzzle is the kind of album that UFO fans all over the world had hoped for: dynamic, melodic, rocking unstoppably from the very first note and with a lot of details that make listening to UFO's latest recording a genuine pleasure. Vinnie Moore got out his slide guitar ('Hard Being Me') and sparkles with virtuoso guitar solos, some of them garnished with two-part sections. Then there are intricate e-piano and organ sounds ('Rolling Man') and passionate harmonica passages ('Some Other Guy'), as well as Phil Mogg's unmistakable vocals and an energy that is typical of UFO. "You can feel on The Monkey Puzzle that this band rocks as a unified whole and that we get on without words when it comes to our music," Phil Mogg explains. "Without running down previous UFO line-ups - it's been a long time since we had a team as strong as this one. Vinnie contributes his youthful energy and amazing guitar technique, and in Andy's return we've seen the reappearance of a musician who has always been very important to the band's original sound."

The Monkey Puzzle was recorded at the Area 51 studios in Celle, Germany, by Tommy Newton, who also directed the recordings of You Are Here and Showtime. "Tommy has become a friend and did a great job with the two previous albums," Mogg praises the experienced sound technician. "He understands UFO and knows exactly which sound suits us. Why change a winning team?" On the new offering, Newton has brought the band's classic strengths to the fore, dressing them in a contemporary, topical sonic outfit. The guitars sound razor-sharp, the drums are driving, the bass is pumping, Mogg's voice hovering over everything in its usual nonchalant style. "Fans who have been into UFO for a long time will find all our characteristic trademarks on The Monkey Puzzle, and anybody new to the band will be impressed by our enthusiasm and dynamism," Mogg voices his pride in his latest recording. As early as mid-October, only a few weeks after the release, UFO are scheduled to tour Europe, proving that the new material fits in perfectly with the band's classics.

There are even more stories about UFO than they've composed songs. Any band who have been in the music business for over 35 years are bound to have experienced difficult times, but also dazzling successes and spectacular events. UFO's success story began in London way back in 1969, when vocalist Phil Mogg, drummer Andy Parker, guitarist Mick Bolton and bassist Pete Way formed the group, borrowing the band name from a legendary London music club. Even in the Seventies, the band distinguished themselves with their very own, unmistakable style, touching a nerve among their growing following with rock numbers like 'Prince Kajuku', 'Follow You Home' and 'C'mon Everybody' from their albums UFO 1, Flying and UFO Live.

The global breakthrough arrived when German guitarist, Michael Schenker, joined the fold in 1973, having left his band Scorpions to follow an offer by Phil Mogg and Pete Way. UFO released three consecutive rock classics with Schenker (Phenomenon (1974), Force It (1975) and No Heavy Pettin' (1976)), featuring classics like 'Doctor Doctor', 'Shoot, Shoot', or 'Rock Bottom'. Following the arrival of keyboarder/rhythm guitarist Paul Raymond, UFO released their two studio albums Lights Out (1977) and Obsession (1978), including the hit singles 'Too Hot To Handle', 'Lights Out' and 'Only You Can Rock Me'. Their live cut Strangers In The Night came out in 1979 and is referred to by the press to this day as one of the best live releases of all time, while also signalling the 'end' of the Mogg, Way, Schenker, Parker & Raymond line-up.

The reorganised band underwent fifteen years marked by various eras and numerous line-up changes. To everyone's surprise, autumn 1993 saw the return of the former UFO line-up. This new edition of the classic team brought out Walk On Water, their first joint effort after one and a half decades, and embarked on a world tour. However, Schenker left UFO during the Walk On Water tour again to continue working with his own group, MSG, while Mogg & Way went on to release their second album, Chocolate Box. The UFO albums Covenant and Sharks, recorded by Mogg, Way and Schenker, arrived at the stores in 2000 and 2002. With Schenker returning to MSG yet again, Vinnie Moore joined the UFO family, and the album You Are Here was recorded with Jason Bonham on drums. During the subsequent world tour, UFO cut a show in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, which was later released as a double live album, Showtime, along with a DVD of the same name which featured additional bonus material. Later, Bonham made his farewells to join Foreigner and was replaced by UFO's original drummer, Andy Parker.

 

Raven Vandelle

Raven Vandelle are built around a solid core of Midlands rock heritage and the lineage for their material ultimately draws its closest connections from those roots. Influences like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Slade are all factors that contribute to the band's creative forces as well as other artists and bands from a wide spectrum of genres from across the globe.

Dave Taylor on Vocals/Guitar, Jimi Jimmi on Bass, Nik Crutchley on Lead Guitar and Matt Goom on Drums all create the unmistakably heavy but melodic sounds of Raven Vandelle.

Thundering bass lines and blistering drums create a stunning rhythm section, which is then fused with roaring rhythms and live wire guitar solos to compliment a truly soulful vocal with a Rodgers-esque gravel.

Songs with all the ingredients of fetching melodies, intense lyrics and powerful music create "Sing Along" anthemic rock in the Raven Vandelle manner.

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Roxy Magic

Play Brian Ferry's Roxy Music
 
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ROXY MAGIC are a band of experienced musicians who combine to reproduce the diverse music and imagery of the hugely influential ROXY MUSIC and pop icon BRYAN FERRY. All the hits are performed with skill and enthusiasm in an exciting tribute to the highly regarded ROXY MUSIC with Kevin Hackett performing lead vocals in the unique style and look that is BRYAN FERRY.

ROXY MAGIC perform their set of best remembered ROXY MUSIC hits totally live, believing it to be more dynamic than playing with the aid of backing tracks. Their show is a celebration of the sounds of ROXY MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY and comes fully contained with stage lighting and sound rig. Because of the unique range of ROXY MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY's music, from art rock to disco; 30's ballads to rock & roll and ultimately to the smooth sophistication of 'Avalon', the set has a great deal to offer to a wide audience.

The ROXY MAGIC show always produces a stunning performance not to be missed!

The band produce a stunning tribute to the music and imagery of the influential pop icon Bryan Ferry and the incredible sounds of Roxy Music - listen out for hits such as Virginia Plain, Avalon, Jealous Guy, Dance Away and Love is a Drug alongside a host of other album favourites, such as Re-make/Re-model and Ladytron.

A recent review states "Kevin Hackett as Ferry is indescribably superb. Not only does he sound the part, but credit where credit is certainly due - the guy has seriously done his homework on the facial expressions & body language to bring the persona 'alive' No mean feat in itself. And I really cannot help but feel that even Mr. Ferry himself would be genuinely hard pressed not to be even a tad flattered and appreciative at the dedicated effort that Kevin has so obviously put in".

It takes a certain air to pull that reverse-rebellious streak off - Bryan did it with aplomb and these days Kevin Hackett is treading the same path.

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The Queens

"The most entertaining and exciting Queen tribute band"
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The Queens perform a show packed with the hits,  anthems and live favourites from the world's most majestic rock 'n' roll band.  With great attention to detail, they bring you the look, sound, raw energy and  showmanship of Queens' most memorable live gigs, faithfully recreating  highlights of their Live Killers Tour '79, Montreal '81, Milton Keynes Bowl  '82 and Wembley '86.

The band have rocked many large audiences, from  hardcore Queen fans at the Official International Queen Fan Club Convention,  to a 6,000 strong crowd at Cowes week. With an energetic stageshow and  outrageous costume changes, The Queens are the closest you'll get to  experiencing Queen perform live.

"They were very impressive, great  sound and show!" Jackie Smith, Official International Queen Fan Club  Convention.

The show includes such classics as Fat Bottomed Girls,  Killer Queen, Another One Bites the Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the  Champions and many more.

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