Gig Scene: Wally on radio, Napoleon in Ripon!
LOCAL promoters DMB have a double bill of brilliant one-man bands in the shape of Napoleon IIIrd supported by Dan Webster of The Birdman Rallies at The Golden Lion in Ripon on Friday, March 12 .
Mr IIIrd, who recently supported Wild Beasts on tour, is signed to Brainlove Records has been described as "The Beach Boys in Mr Wilson's sandpit, wrestling with John Cage's baby boy who is currently learning to play the trumpet."
One of Leeds' finest exports, he played a fanatastic set for Charm in Harrogate at Monteys most recently.
Back by popular demand is Dan Webster whose band Harrogate/York band The Birdman Rallies have been played on both Radio 1 and Radio 2 in the last year, despite being unsigned.
This multi-instrumentalist makes being brilliant look easy.
DMB's next big indie gig after that takes place on Saturday, March 27, with a hotly-tipped Glasgow-based experimental indie-pop outfit with slight folk leanings called Zoey Van Goey who have been signed by Chemikal Underground Records (once home of Mogwai).
Their debut single was produced by none other than Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian and were described by Gideon Coe on BBC6 Music as "very splendid" and by Clash magazine as "anthemic, insightful indie-folk with wonderful sparkles of humour."
Support comes from talented Harrogate singer-songwriter Ade Payne.
Tickets for both shows costing 8 (6 students) are available from 01765 605987 or by emailing dmb@dmblivemusic.co.uk
HARROGATE rock legends Wally's new album has won airplay on music broadcasting legend Bob Harris's Radio 2 show.
Both Sister Moon and Giving from the band's new album Montpllier, their first for 36 years, have received airings to an audience of millions.
The five remaining members of Wally - Paul Middleton (Pedal Steel and Bass), Pete Sage (Violin), Roger Narraway (Drums), Nick Glennie-Smith (Keyboards) and Roy Webber (Lead Vocals and guitar) - plus two new musicians. Frank Mizen (pedal steel, banjo and bass) and Will Jackson (lead guitar) are now preparing for their second reunion show in a year at the Royal Hall on Saturday, April 17.
Expect great visuals and an epic two-and-a-half hour set from the band who blend modern rock with prog rock, ambient rock and gorgeous country pop.
The album is on sale now at www.wallymusic.co.uk where you can also access ticket information for their next highly-anticipated concert.
Tickets are going fast, by the way.
HARROGATE acoustic singer-songwriter Karl Culley is making a good impression with his debut album on a national indie label.
Following the release of his terrific Bundle of Nerves album, he's been nominated for Best Male and Best Folk act in London's ReCharged Radio awards which take place in the 'Big Smoke' next month.
The cutting edge, new radio station was launched to support the best, new independent music from around the UK and you don't get much more cutting edge and independent than Culley who fuses elements of John Martyn, early blues, pop and Eastern music then adds his own peculiar obsessions and visceral rhythms.
Culley, who performs regularly at Harrogate's Blues Bar on his popular 'Karl Culley and friends' evenings, will find out if he's won at the awards final take on April 15 in Brick Lane, London. He's currently playing live all over the country and isn't due to play Harrogate again until June.
Visit www.rechargedradio.com
www.karlculley.co.uk
CONGRATULATIONS to Harrogate metal band Book of Job won their heat at the Surface Unsigned competition earlier this week in Manchester . Last year’s AMP Awards schools battle of the bands winners are now through to the next round of this popular national competition.
HAREFIELD Hall in Pateley Bridge has new owners who hope to have monthly live music nights. As a kick-off, they’re holding a launch night next Wednesday with a St Patrick’s Day theme. The ‘do’ will feature live music from popular 60s bands, The Diamonds.
TWO Harrogate entrepreneurs (and brothers) Stuart and Ross Black have launched their own Rock n Roll Facebook site.
AtThatGig.com is a new online community which enables music-loving fans to share their live music moments, plan future gigs, and interact with fellow fans.
Its newsfeed also let's users know about new content, new people and activities as and when they happen.
AtThatGig.com currently has a database of 1,500 acts and more than 50,000 gigs and a full social networking capability.
Oooh, I love it when I talk dirty!
PS both brothers cut their entrepreneurial teeth at Woodfield Primary School in Harrogate.
GET ready to rock with Boogenhaagen! The local rock/metal band have been in the studio recently, Active Studio in Harrogate to be precise, and now have a five-track EP demo for release.
Their next live gig in Harrogate takes place in Crabtrees on Friday, March 26 as part of Full Metal racket.
The band are also playing in the second round of the Surface Unsigned festival having won through in the opening round in Newcastle.
Boogenhaagen had the advantage of a fantastic travelling fanbase who Paul, Daz, Adam and Neil say a big 'thanks' to for their brilliant support.
THE marvellous Ashley Reaks returns to the Blues Bar on Sunday, March 14.
Despite the fact he's bound to be playing a good mix of classic rock/indie tunes from the past 30 years or so, he's entitled his latest afternoon session at the Blues Bar thus: Ashley Reaks and the Lovesick Puppies from Much Marcle. Kick-off is 3pm.
THIRSK-based band The Ides venture back up to Newcastle shortly in the next round of the Live and Unsigned Festival at The Journal Tyne Theatre.
If they're successful, they'll be one more step on the way to the final at the 02 arena in London.
www.LiveandUsinged.UK.com
ST Patricks' Day may never be the same again!
Harrogate's Squinting Cat is to host a St Patrick's Day special on Wednesday, March 17 with live music and a ceilidh.
The lively live act is The Polka Dots Band plus there will be a free Irish stew and a music quiz. Entry is free from 8pm.
SO! bar in Knaresborough is continuing to hold its popular Song, Wine & Tapas evening every two weeks with acoustic duo The Wigglers (and food and drink, obviously).
The next evenings are Sunday, March 14 and the 28th.
THE area's only electro-pop act with 80s influences, Royalty 3, are back on the live trail with their mix of classic covers (Depeche Mode, New Order etc) and original numbers. This young band play the Market Tavern in Knaresborough on Saturday, March 13 from 9.15pm.
ORIGINAL indie-rock band Faces of Dorian reemerge on the live scene next Thursday, March 18 when they play at Rehab in Harrogate at 7pm.
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