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april
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BARRELHOUSE Vintage Blues with a Hard-Edge Groove! https://www.facebook.com/BarrelhouseUK THE LEON DAYE BAND The LDB have blended Rock, Indie and blues into their upbeat original material. https://www.facebook.com/THELEONDAYEBAND
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BARRELHOUSE
Vintage Blues with a Hard-Edge Groove!
https://www.facebook.com/BarrelhouseUK
THE LEON DAYE BAND
The LDB have blended Rock, Indie and blues into their upbeat original material.
https://www.facebook.com/THELEONDAYEBAND
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(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
20apr8:00 pm11:00 pmWrong JoviOne Wild Night of Bon Jovi hits8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Cost: £10 adv
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Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!” So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
24apr8:30 pm11:30 pmThe Big Jam SessionFortnightly 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town! Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town!
Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your sticks, guitars & any other instrument you wish to play. The more the merrier!
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(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Mickelson offers fervently emotive vocals and melodic precision that reminds the ears of Steve Earle and Todd Snider. -
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Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco. His debut release Flickering was on the Grammy ballot for Best Folk Album and Best Roots Music Performance. His follow up full-length A Wondrous Life received great reviews in the US and abroad which led to his first European tour in 2019.
As a producer his worked includes the critically acclaimed “Blanket The Homeless” benefit compilation which featured Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito. In 2020, Mickelson released Drowning In An Inflatable Pool. Mickelson was forced to cancel his tours due to Covid but the record still received rave reviews in the U.S. and Europe. The first single, “Jagged Tooth” was accompanied by a fantastic animated video. Last November, he released “UNarmed American” the first video/single from the forthcoming full-length Known To Be Unknown. It premiered on Americana U.K. and led to his invitation to The Mavericks Festival in the U.K.
Mickelson has appeared in NPR Radio, Huffington Post, CBS Morning Show, No Depression, Glide Magazine, Paste Magazine, PopMatters, TheBayBridged, Alternative Press Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Mix Magazine etc. He also gained national recognition after winning a band search contest sponsored by MTV/7-Up with a prize of $15,000 and a song in the feature film Along The Way.
In the nineties, Fat Opie was managed by the legendary manager Elliot Roberts/Lookout Management (Neil Young, Tom Petty). While under contract in LA he had the opportunity to work side by side with Grammy arranger Jimmy Haskell (Steely Dan, Chicago, Simon & Garfunkel). At age seventeen he signed his first record deal with DSM Productions in NYC while playing infamous clubs like CBGB’s. His colorful earlier years in NY included playing with Dave Van Ronk and receiving career guidance from Sid Bernstein (Beatles promoter).
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Mickelson has lived in the Bay Area since the 80’s. In San Francisco, Mickelson can be seen performing at the top venues including The Fillmore and Great American Music Hall. When not on tour, Mickelson produces from his Marin studio.
http://www.mickelsonmusic.com
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(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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The Ramonas - 2023 The Ramonas are the very best in tribute acts to the iconic New York forerunners of punk; The Ramones. The band began in 2004 and has since evolved into
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The Ramonas – 2023
The Ramonas are the very best in tribute acts to the iconic New York forerunners of
punk; The Ramones.
The band began in 2004 and has since evolved into the ultimate re-creation of the 1976
spirit of the definite garage rock band. Known for high energy performances that thrill the
audiences with all the classic songs, you better be going to see them play!
“Touring, Touring is never boring” and these girls are guaranteed to play high energy, full
throttle one hour shows that’ll leave you buzzing for more of that 1976 spirit.
The Ramonas not only perform sets of Ramones tunes; since 2016 they have also
written and released a number of self-penned albums and EP’s.
2024 will see The Ramonas performing your favourite Ramones hits along with new
material from their latest album Haphazard.
“Blasting the tunes relentlessly, one after the other with barely room for a single breath in
between, this band are passionate and dedicated to what they do, without becoming the
Ramones they really embrace their tenacity and spirit, and they rocked the bustling Maze
on this night with a vigour.” – Generation Hush
“The Ramonas rocked hard – if there is such a title as best tribute act – then this band
deserves the aforementioned accolade like no other! Frontwoman Cloey Ramona’s (no,
everyone’s) performance was one hundred per cent physical and simply stunning.” –
Louder Than War
Their vocals and harmonies are present throughout the album and give an elegant sheen
over the hard-rocking riffs – Punctuation Mag
www.ramonas.co.uk
crucialtalent@googlemail.com
www.facebook.com/ramonasuk
www.twitter.com/ramonas_uk
Vocals – Cloey Ramona (Lisa Breyer)
Guitar – Rohnny Ramona (Maxine Cahill)
Bass & Vocals – Pee Pee Ramona (Victoria Smith)
Drums – Skitchy Ramona (Sadie Brown)
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DEATH POP
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063680045148
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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THE SCRIBES: The Scribes are a multi-award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite
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THE SCRIBES:
The Scribes are a multi-award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite unlike any other, featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a backdrop of head nodding boom bap breaks.
Known for critically acclaimed performances full of energy, beatboxing, crowd participation and off the cuff freestyling, The Scribes have become festival favourites across the UK, regularly gracing the stage at Glastonbury, Latitude, Wilderness, Boomtown Fair, Urban In Ibiza, Shambala, Bearded Theory, Leopallooza and many more.
The group’s extensive touring has seen them perform and collaborate with some of the biggest names in the scene including Macklemore, Rudimental, MF Doom, Dizzee Rascal, Lethal Bizzle, Example, De La Soul, Wu Tang Clan, Wiley, KRS One, Four Owls, Goldie, Sugarhill Gang and Chase and Status to name (drop) but a few.
The Scribes were the first UK artist signed with US label Kamikazi Airlines, co-owned by Dizzy Dustin of legendary hip hop act Ugly Duckling, releasing “The Sky Is Falling” LP and “The Scribes Present Ill Literature” LP worldwide to critical acclaim.
This success garnered the group a sponsorship deal with ethical clothing company THTC alongside huge names like Ed Sheeran and Foreign Beggars, before being followed up with the “A Story All About How” LP and the apocalyptic EP “Mr Teatime & The End Of The World” on Reel Me Records, the latter being named winner of the UndergroundHH.com “Concept Album of The Year” award.
Since joining Quill Equipped Records in 2019 The Scribes have released the “Quill Equipped Villainy” LP and “Totem Trilogy Pt 1” EP, featuring an array of talent including Akil the MC from Jurassic 5, Dizzy Dustin from Ugly Duckling, MC Duke, TrueMendous and Leon Rhymes from Too Many T’s, winning the group further acclaim alongside regular air play on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC Radio 6 Music.
During the 2021 Covid lockdowns The Scribes worked with The Get Down Records for the limited 7” clear vinyl “Stir Crazy/Haunted House Party”, before starting 2022 by signing with huge international agency Stimulus Management.
Joining an incredible roster including Snoop Dogg, Nas, DJ Premier, Redman, Cardi B and Busta Rhymes, the group are currently touring across the UK, becoming known as one of the most talented artists on the scene with a genuinely unique sound backed up by a polished and proven live show that simply has to be seen to be believed.
“Music bursting with invention, The Scribes are set for big things” BBC Introducing
“Winners-Best Urban Act” Exposure Music Awards
“Winners-Best Live Act” EatMusic Radio Awards
“One not to miss” Music Week Magazine
“Genuinely memorable, The Scribes could be what UK hip hop has been looking for”
Hip Hop Connection Magazine
“5/5 CD of the week. Outstanding rap; witty, angry and bristling with invention and melody. The Scribes are something genuinely special” Venue Magazine
“Raw and exciting, honest and sensitive, a soulful brand of rap” Metro UK
“The UK’s hottest hip hop” 24-7 Magazine
For more information, bookings and sample tracks visit/contact;
facebook.com/scribesmusic instagram.com/thescribes youtube.com/scribesmusic quillequipped.com tel: 07946618815 email:scribesmusic@hotmail.com
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(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
28apr7:00 pm10:30 pmPRAYING MANTIS + SOULWEAVERNWOBHM legends 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Cost: £16.50 adv
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Praying Mantis With their latest critically acclaimed album 'GRAVITY' released via Frontier Records in May 2018, Praying Mantis continue to tour with their current band members Chris Troy, Tino Troy, Andy
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Praying Mantis
With their latest critically acclaimed album ‘GRAVITY’ released via Frontier Records in May 2018, Praying Mantis continue to tour with their current band members Chris Troy, Tino Troy, Andy Burgess, John ‘Jaycee’ Cuijpers and Hans in ‘t Zandt. The band are now producing music which is some of the best in their 46-year history, but where did it all start and why are they still regarded as relevant in 2019?
Early Days
Praying Mantis were formed in London, England, in 1973 by brothers Chris and Tino Troy. The music scene of the late 70’s was widely regarded as stagnant in the wake of a dying punk scene so it became time for a new breed of British bands to emerge and establish themselves with their own creative style of music. Through Neal Kay, DJ at THE BANDWAGON, North London’s premier hard rock disco, a new movement was being formed and today this story has become folk law to Hard Rock fans all over the world. Due to Neal’s much appreciated support, Mantis were given a platform to air their music, which featured classics ‘Captured City’ and ‘Lovers to the Grave’.
Along with fellow London bands Iron Maiden, Angel Witch and Samson, Praying Mantis quickly established themselves and rapidly received the attention of the music press of the time. Along with a number of similar bands across the UK this entire movement was labelled by `Sounds` as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Spearheaded by Praying Mantis (and Iron Maiden), NWOBHM (as it became known) went on to dominate the Hard Rock scene in the early 80’s, especially after the release of ‘Metal for Muthas’, a compilation album consisting of bands that had played at The Bandwagon. NWOBHM was just what the UK needed at the time; fresh, exciting music with energetic live performances and a togetherness that created a spirit of comradery between fans and bands alike.
The debut album ‘Time Tells No Lies’ received much critical acclaim and the single ‘Cheated’ went top 40 in the UK Charts in 1980. During this period, Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis were closely paired in many areas and formed a strong musical relationship, regularly playing together through the promotion of ‘Metal for Muthas’ which included an extensive UK Tour.
In 1990 this relationship saw Dennis Stratton and Paul Di’Anno (ex-Iron Maiden) join Praying Mantis on stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NWOBHM in Japan. Dennis later joined the band on a full-time basis, as did Clive Burr (ex-Iron Maiden) and Gary Barden (ex-MSG).
Since then, Praying Mantis have released many successful albums with Pony Canyon in Japan, and this became one of the band’s major territories.
The New Millenium
In 2007, guitarist Andy Burgess replaced Dennis Stratton in the line-up, continuing the dual lead for the famous Mantis guitar harmonies. He has also proved to be a strong songwriter and influence in the band.
In 2013, vocalist John Cuijpers and drummer Hans in ‘t Zandt joined the band replacing Mike Freeland and Gary Mackenzie. The Dutch duo has vast experience in their fields having toured with the likes of Toto, Jeff Scott Soto, Mad Max, Sinner and Vengeance. This has added a new and exciting dimension to the band’s music and live performances.
In 2015 ‘Legacy’ formalised the new line-up and the album received great reviews and sales all over the world. The band promoted the album by touring as far as Japan, twice!
The current album ‘GRAVITY’ is being hailed as one of the band’s finest to date and is still receiving stunning views across the world. It was well received in the album charts, reaching number 23 in the UK, 70 in Switzerland and an impressive number 6 in Japan.
To hear and see the band now, fans will experience both the spirit and energy of 1980 together with a technical style that really compliments today’s standards. The band will continue to promote `GRAVITY` and take our music to the people before planning a new album.
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
may
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The UK's no.1 tribute to ZZ TOP. Beards, furry spinning guitars, greatest hits. Have mercy! https://www.facebook.com/zztoppd https://zztoppd.com/home
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The UK’s no.1 tribute to ZZ TOP. Beards,
furry spinning guitars, greatest hits. Have mercy!
https://www.facebook.com/zztoppd
https://zztoppd.com/home
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(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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The UKs first Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac tribute. Combining two of the most recognisable bands. https://www.facebook.com/PinKMaCBand
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The UKs first Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac tribute. Combining two of the most recognisable bands.
https://www.facebook.com/PinKMaCBand
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(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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90's vs 00's (Grunge vs Nu-Metal) Tribute night SHADES OF SEATTLE Shades of Seattle play tribute to the music of, linked to and inspired by the Seattle "Grunge" scene https://www.facebook.com/shadesofseattleband NU-CALL NU CALL - Nu-Metal
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90’s vs 00’s (Grunge vs Nu-Metal) Tribute night
SHADES OF SEATTLE
Shades of Seattle play tribute to the music of, linked to and inspired by the Seattle “Grunge” scene
https://www.facebook.com/shadesofseattleband
NU-CALL
NU CALL – Nu-Metal Tribute Band, playing all of your favourite Nu-Metal anthems from the early 00s!
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=nu%20call%20-%20nu-metal%20tribute%20band
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
08may8:30 pm11:30 pmThe Big Jam SessionFortnightly 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town! Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town!
Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your sticks, guitars & any other instrument you wish to play. The more the merrier!
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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JORDEN RED As featured on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! Radio, Loudwire, Planet Rock, The Noise & RAMzine, Jordan Red fuse the melodic elements of 21st-century rock and alternative metal with the
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JORDEN RED
As featured on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! Radio, Loudwire, Planet Rock, The Noise & RAMzine, Jordan Red fuse the melodic elements of 21st-century rock and alternative metal with the aggressive high energy pulse of modern punk.
Formed by frontman Dan Leigh and guitarist Dan Baker, Jordan Red set up base in London, UK and developed a powerful, anthemic sound with an emphasis on big riffs and even bigger choruses.
Jordan Red entered Long Wave Studios in Cardiff with producer Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon/Bullet For My Valentine/Don Broco) to record their debut album ‘Hands That Built The World,’ joined by bassist Conor O’Keefe and drummer Dave Fee of As Lions (Eleven Seven Music).
The high energy debut ‘Beautiful Monsters’ launched Jordan Red with an explosive video produced by Sitcom Soldiers (All Time Low/Sleeping With Sirens/Of Mice And Men). Their fourth single, ‘Way Down’ premiered on Kerrang! Radio and was added to Amazon Music UK’s “Best New Bands” list in 2020.
Jordan Red made their BBC Radio 1 debut with hard hitting new single ‘Awake’ on BBC Introducing Rock with Alyx Holcombe in October 2022. This was followed by multiple plays on Kerrang! Radio Unleashed: Johnny Doom and picked by Wyatt Wendels for ‘New Rock Show Track Of The Week’ on Planet Rock.
In 2022, they self-released their debut album, “Hands That Built The World”, which entered the Official Charts peaking at #14 in Independent Albums Breakers and #16 in the Top 40 Rock and Metal Albums Charts.
With live dates on the horizon, prepare to hear Jordan Red raise their voice where others fall silent.
https://www.jordan-red.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jordanredband
WEBB
We are WEBB
We are different
We dare you to listen!
https://www.facebook.com/WebbOfficial
BOSS CASS
Aggy one man punk thang
https://www.facebook.com/flufftheband
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(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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The UK's biggest and best Foo Fighters tribute return to The Vic with all of the Foos' best tunes. Frontman Jamie Deighton looks and sounds so much like Dave Grohl
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The UK’s biggest and best Foo Fighters tribute return to The Vic with all of the Foos’ best tunes. Frontman Jamie Deighton looks and sounds so much like Dave Grohl that after a drink or two, you’ll swear you’ve just seen the real thing!
https://www.facebook.com/fauxfighters08
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(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Ion Maiden - Fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden https://www.facebook.com/Ionmaiden666
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Ion Maiden – Fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden
https://www.facebook.com/Ionmaiden666
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(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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"THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE" BIOGRAPHY
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
22may8:30 pm11:30 pmThe Big Jam SessionFortnightly 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town! Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town!
Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your sticks, guitars & any other instrument you wish to play. The more the merrier!
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Here Come the Crows - a 5 piece originals band with flavours of dirty blues and romantic punk, high octane sound, powerful vocals, thumping bass, soaring guitar solos, polyrhythmic drums,
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Here Come the Crows – a 5 piece originals band with flavours of dirty blues and romantic punk, high octane sound, powerful vocals, thumping bass, soaring guitar solos, polyrhythmic drums, infectious piano riffs, and chant creating, story telling lyrics.
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(Thursday) 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
24may8:00 pm11:30 pmTYRANTSComeback show! 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Cost: £3 adv / £5 otd.
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TYRANTS Comeback show https://www.facebook.com/tyrantsbanduk GLOWER 5-piece Metallic Hardcore from Brighton, UK https://www.facebook.com/GlowerUK LOVELETTER https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090435788876
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TYRANTS
Comeback show
https://www.facebook.com/tyrantsbanduk
GLOWER
5-piece Metallic Hardcore from Brighton, UK
https://www.facebook.com/GlowerUK
LOVELETTER
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090435788876
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
30may8:30 pm11:30 pmLET'S SWIM, GET SWIMMING + SENECAMath-Rock Originals 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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LET'S SWIM, GET SWIMMING Let's Swim, Get Swimming (LSGS) are a gnarly math rock band born in the heart of Surrey. Now located in Brighton https://www.facebook.com/letsswimgetswimming SENECA SENECA EPK 2023-2024 https://www.facebook.com/senecauk
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LET’S SWIM, GET SWIMMING
Let’s Swim, Get Swimming (LSGS) are a gnarly math rock band born in the heart of Surrey. Now located in Brighton
https://www.facebook.com/letsswimgetswimming
SENECA
https://www.facebook.com/senecauk
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(Thursday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
31may8:30 pm11:30 pmRETRO ELECTRO80's synth-pop tribute8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Cost: £10 adv
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Retro Electro are an established 5 piece synth-pop tribute to the 80s recreating the music of an iconic decade. https://www.facebook.com/RetroElectro80s
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Retro Electro are an established 5 piece synth-pop tribute to the 80s recreating the music of an iconic decade.
https://www.facebook.com/RetroElectro80s
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(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
june
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Mid Life Krisis presents... DIVERSIFY 24' Yes yes Swindon your underground Multi Genre Sound system returns for
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Over recent weeks we have been busy at MiLK HQ pulling together another quality DJ line up covering a wide range of the dance music spectrum and introducing yet again some new names and crews to Swindon. Our last event in March was an absolute road block and probably our busiest event ever and we are sure this line up will once again attract all you lovely people and help us make this another Mid Life Krisis event to remember
Featuring….
https://www.skiddle.com/…/DIVERSIFY24-Mid…/38140948/
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1 (Saturday) 8:00 pm - 2 (Sunday) 2:00 pm
05jun8:30 pm11:30 pmThe Big Jam SessionFortnightly 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town! Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your
Event Details
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town!
Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your sticks, guitars & any other instrument you wish to play. The more the merrier!
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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We're bringing our Bring Me The Horizon Party to Swindon! A club night dedicated to BMTH! Tickets on sale now from:
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7 (Friday) 11:00 pm - 8 (Saturday) 3:00 am
14jun8:30 pm11:30 pmOASISH & STEREOTONICESBritpop double-header 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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OASISH The UK’s OFFICIAL No.1 Oasis tribute band. https://www.facebook.com/oasishtributeband STEREOTONICS The UKs finest Stereophonics tribute band - "yeah they sound just like we did years ago!" Kelly Jones https://www.facebook.com/stereotonics
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OASISH
The UK’s OFFICIAL No.1 Oasis tribute band.
https://www.facebook.com/oasishtributeband
STEREOTONICS
The UKs finest Stereophonics tribute band – “yeah they sound just like we did years ago!” Kelly Jones
https://www.facebook.com/stereotonics
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(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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// Kavus Torabi // Kavus Torabi's songs dwell on mortality, love and loss. He uses disquieting themes as a way of establishing a context fortranscendent bliss. Over the last two decades, as
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// Kavus Torabi //
Kavus Torabi’s songs dwell on mortality, love and loss. He uses disquieting themes as a way of establishing a context fortranscendent bliss.
Over the last two decades, as one of Britain’s most inventive songwriters over numerous bands and projects (including Knifeworld, The Utopia Strong, Gong, Guapo, Cardiacs), Torabi has carved out an unmistakeable identity.
https://kavustorabi.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kavus_torabi/
https://www.facebook.com/KavusTorabi
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
19jun8:30 pm11:30 pmThe Big Jam SessionFortnightly 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town! Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your
Event Details
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town!
Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your sticks, guitars & any other instrument you wish to play. The more the merrier!
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Conflict is an English anarcho-punk band originally based in Eltham in South London. [1] Formed in 1981, the band's original line up consisted of: Colin Jerwood (vocals), Francisco 'Paco' Carreno (drums), John (bass guitar), Steve (guitars), Pauline
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Conflict is an English anarcho-punk band originally based in Eltham in South London. [1] Formed
in 1981, the band's original line up consisted of: Colin Jerwood (vocals), Francisco 'Paco'
Carreno (drums), John (bass guitar), Steve (guitars), Pauline (vocals), Paul a.k.a. 'Nihilistic
Nobody' (visuals). [1] Their first release was the EP "The House That Man Built" on Crass
Records. [1] By the time they released their first album, It's Time to See Who's Who, on Corpus
Christi Records, Pauline and Paul had left the band. Conflict later set up its own Mortarhate
Records label, which put out releases by other artists including Hagar the Womb, Icons of
Filth, Lost Cherrees, The Apostles, and Stalag 17.
In 1983, Steve Ignorant, who was at the time a member of the band Crass, guested on the
band's pro-animal rights single "To A Nation of Animal Lovers". [1] After the dissolution of Crass,
Ignorant later became second vocalist for Conflict on a semi-permanent basis. This followed a
1986 gig in Brixton, London, when he had joined the band on stage for a few numbers.
The band has always been outspoken regarding issues such as anarchism, animal rights,
the anti-war movement and in their support for the organisation Class War, and a number of their
gigs during the 1980s were followed by riots and disturbances. [
Current Line up :
Colin Jerwood (Vocals)
Stuart Meadows (Drums)
Gav King (Guitar)
Fiona Friel (Vocals)
Fran Fearon (Bass Guitar)
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STREET OUTLAWS
Street Outlaws are a 3 piece band playing loud, fast, mean, dirty rock ‘n’ roll
https://www.facebook.com/Outlawrocknroll
BORROWED TIME
Borrowed Time are a Punk group based in Gloucestershire.
https://www.facebook.com/borrowedtimepunk
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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We kick off 2023 with the launch of a brand new 90s & 00s rock night under our Delight banner! Tickets
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(Saturday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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Formed in 2021, they're already selling out large venues throughout the UK and appeared at numerous UK music festivals. KERRANG'D! cover
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(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Gigs & Events
april 2024
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BARRELHOUSE Vintage Blues with a Hard-Edge Groove! https://www.facebook.com/BarrelhouseUK THE LEON DAYE BAND The LDB have blended Rock, Indie and blues into their upbeat original material. https://www.facebook.com/THELEONDAYEBAND
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BARRELHOUSE
Vintage Blues with a Hard-Edge Groove!
https://www.facebook.com/BarrelhouseUK
THE LEON DAYE BAND
The LDB have blended Rock, Indie and blues into their upbeat original material.
https://www.facebook.com/THELEONDAYEBAND
Time
(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
20apr8:00 pm11:00 pmWrong JoviOne Wild Night of Bon Jovi hits8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Cost: £10 adv
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Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!” So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi
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(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
24apr8:30 pm11:30 pmThe Big Jam SessionFortnightly 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town! Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your
Event Details
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Victoria is one is the best jam sessions in town!
Drums PA, Bass amp, Guitars amps provided so just bring your sticks, guitars & any other instrument you wish to play. The more the merrier!
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Mickelson offers fervently emotive vocals and melodic precision that reminds the ears of Steve Earle and Todd Snider. -
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Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco. His debut release Flickering was on the Grammy ballot for Best Folk Album and Best Roots Music Performance. His follow up full-length A Wondrous Life received great reviews in the US and abroad which led to his first European tour in 2019.
As a producer his worked includes the critically acclaimed “Blanket The Homeless” benefit compilation which featured Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito. In 2020, Mickelson released Drowning In An Inflatable Pool. Mickelson was forced to cancel his tours due to Covid but the record still received rave reviews in the U.S. and Europe. The first single, “Jagged Tooth” was accompanied by a fantastic animated video. Last November, he released “UNarmed American” the first video/single from the forthcoming full-length Known To Be Unknown. It premiered on Americana U.K. and led to his invitation to The Mavericks Festival in the U.K.
Mickelson has appeared in NPR Radio, Huffington Post, CBS Morning Show, No Depression, Glide Magazine, Paste Magazine, PopMatters, TheBayBridged, Alternative Press Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Mix Magazine etc. He also gained national recognition after winning a band search contest sponsored by MTV/7-Up with a prize of $15,000 and a song in the feature film Along The Way.
In the nineties, Fat Opie was managed by the legendary manager Elliot Roberts/Lookout Management (Neil Young, Tom Petty). While under contract in LA he had the opportunity to work side by side with Grammy arranger Jimmy Haskell (Steely Dan, Chicago, Simon & Garfunkel). At age seventeen he signed his first record deal with DSM Productions in NYC while playing infamous clubs like CBGB’s. His colorful earlier years in NY included playing with Dave Van Ronk and receiving career guidance from Sid Bernstein (Beatles promoter).
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Mickelson has lived in the Bay Area since the 80’s. In San Francisco, Mickelson can be seen performing at the top venues including The Fillmore and Great American Music Hall. When not on tour, Mickelson produces from his Marin studio.
http://www.mickelsonmusic.com
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(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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The Ramonas - 2023 The Ramonas are the very best in tribute acts to the iconic New York forerunners of punk; The Ramones. The band began in 2004 and has since evolved into
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The Ramonas – 2023
The Ramonas are the very best in tribute acts to the iconic New York forerunners of
punk; The Ramones.
The band began in 2004 and has since evolved into the ultimate re-creation of the 1976
spirit of the definite garage rock band. Known for high energy performances that thrill the
audiences with all the classic songs, you better be going to see them play!
“Touring, Touring is never boring” and these girls are guaranteed to play high energy, full
throttle one hour shows that’ll leave you buzzing for more of that 1976 spirit.
The Ramonas not only perform sets of Ramones tunes; since 2016 they have also
written and released a number of self-penned albums and EP’s.
2024 will see The Ramonas performing your favourite Ramones hits along with new
material from their latest album Haphazard.
“Blasting the tunes relentlessly, one after the other with barely room for a single breath in
between, this band are passionate and dedicated to what they do, without becoming the
Ramones they really embrace their tenacity and spirit, and they rocked the bustling Maze
on this night with a vigour.” – Generation Hush
“The Ramonas rocked hard – if there is such a title as best tribute act – then this band
deserves the aforementioned accolade like no other! Frontwoman Cloey Ramona’s (no,
everyone’s) performance was one hundred per cent physical and simply stunning.” –
Louder Than War
Their vocals and harmonies are present throughout the album and give an elegant sheen
over the hard-rocking riffs – Punctuation Mag
www.ramonas.co.uk
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Vocals – Cloey Ramona (Lisa Breyer)
Guitar – Rohnny Ramona (Maxine Cahill)
Bass & Vocals – Pee Pee Ramona (Victoria Smith)
Drums – Skitchy Ramona (Sadie Brown)
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DEATH POP
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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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THE SCRIBES: The Scribes are a multi-award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite
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THE SCRIBES:
The Scribes are a multi-award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite unlike any other, featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a backdrop of head nodding boom bap breaks.
Known for critically acclaimed performances full of energy, beatboxing, crowd participation and off the cuff freestyling, The Scribes have become festival favourites across the UK, regularly gracing the stage at Glastonbury, Latitude, Wilderness, Boomtown Fair, Urban In Ibiza, Shambala, Bearded Theory, Leopallooza and many more.
The group’s extensive touring has seen them perform and collaborate with some of the biggest names in the scene including Macklemore, Rudimental, MF Doom, Dizzee Rascal, Lethal Bizzle, Example, De La Soul, Wu Tang Clan, Wiley, KRS One, Four Owls, Goldie, Sugarhill Gang and Chase and Status to name (drop) but a few.
The Scribes were the first UK artist signed with US label Kamikazi Airlines, co-owned by Dizzy Dustin of legendary hip hop act Ugly Duckling, releasing “The Sky Is Falling” LP and “The Scribes Present Ill Literature” LP worldwide to critical acclaim.
This success garnered the group a sponsorship deal with ethical clothing company THTC alongside huge names like Ed Sheeran and Foreign Beggars, before being followed up with the “A Story All About How” LP and the apocalyptic EP “Mr Teatime & The End Of The World” on Reel Me Records, the latter being named winner of the UndergroundHH.com “Concept Album of The Year” award.
Since joining Quill Equipped Records in 2019 The Scribes have released the “Quill Equipped Villainy” LP and “Totem Trilogy Pt 1” EP, featuring an array of talent including Akil the MC from Jurassic 5, Dizzy Dustin from Ugly Duckling, MC Duke, TrueMendous and Leon Rhymes from Too Many T’s, winning the group further acclaim alongside regular air play on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC Radio 6 Music.
During the 2021 Covid lockdowns The Scribes worked with The Get Down Records for the limited 7” clear vinyl “Stir Crazy/Haunted House Party”, before starting 2022 by signing with huge international agency Stimulus Management.
Joining an incredible roster including Snoop Dogg, Nas, DJ Premier, Redman, Cardi B and Busta Rhymes, the group are currently touring across the UK, becoming known as one of the most talented artists on the scene with a genuinely unique sound backed up by a polished and proven live show that simply has to be seen to be believed.
“Music bursting with invention, The Scribes are set for big things” BBC Introducing
“Winners-Best Urban Act” Exposure Music Awards
“Winners-Best Live Act” EatMusic Radio Awards
“One not to miss” Music Week Magazine
“Genuinely memorable, The Scribes could be what UK hip hop has been looking for”
Hip Hop Connection Magazine
“5/5 CD of the week. Outstanding rap; witty, angry and bristling with invention and melody. The Scribes are something genuinely special” Venue Magazine
“Raw and exciting, honest and sensitive, a soulful brand of rap” Metro UK
“The UK’s hottest hip hop” 24-7 Magazine
For more information, bookings and sample tracks visit/contact;
facebook.com/scribesmusic instagram.com/thescribes youtube.com/scribesmusic quillequipped.com tel: 07946618815 email:scribesmusic@hotmail.com
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(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
28apr7:00 pm10:30 pmPRAYING MANTIS + SOULWEAVERNWOBHM legends 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Cost: £16.50 adv
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Praying Mantis With their latest critically acclaimed album 'GRAVITY' released via Frontier Records in May 2018, Praying Mantis continue to tour with their current band members Chris Troy, Tino Troy, Andy
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Praying Mantis
With their latest critically acclaimed album ‘GRAVITY’ released via Frontier Records in May 2018, Praying Mantis continue to tour with their current band members Chris Troy, Tino Troy, Andy Burgess, John ‘Jaycee’ Cuijpers and Hans in ‘t Zandt. The band are now producing music which is some of the best in their 46-year history, but where did it all start and why are they still regarded as relevant in 2019?
Early Days
Praying Mantis were formed in London, England, in 1973 by brothers Chris and Tino Troy. The music scene of the late 70’s was widely regarded as stagnant in the wake of a dying punk scene so it became time for a new breed of British bands to emerge and establish themselves with their own creative style of music. Through Neal Kay, DJ at THE BANDWAGON, North London’s premier hard rock disco, a new movement was being formed and today this story has become folk law to Hard Rock fans all over the world. Due to Neal’s much appreciated support, Mantis were given a platform to air their music, which featured classics ‘Captured City’ and ‘Lovers to the Grave’.
Along with fellow London bands Iron Maiden, Angel Witch and Samson, Praying Mantis quickly established themselves and rapidly received the attention of the music press of the time. Along with a number of similar bands across the UK this entire movement was labelled by `Sounds` as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Spearheaded by Praying Mantis (and Iron Maiden), NWOBHM (as it became known) went on to dominate the Hard Rock scene in the early 80’s, especially after the release of ‘Metal for Muthas’, a compilation album consisting of bands that had played at The Bandwagon. NWOBHM was just what the UK needed at the time; fresh, exciting music with energetic live performances and a togetherness that created a spirit of comradery between fans and bands alike.
The debut album ‘Time Tells No Lies’ received much critical acclaim and the single ‘Cheated’ went top 40 in the UK Charts in 1980. During this period, Iron Maiden and Praying Mantis were closely paired in many areas and formed a strong musical relationship, regularly playing together through the promotion of ‘Metal for Muthas’ which included an extensive UK Tour.
In 1990 this relationship saw Dennis Stratton and Paul Di’Anno (ex-Iron Maiden) join Praying Mantis on stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NWOBHM in Japan. Dennis later joined the band on a full-time basis, as did Clive Burr (ex-Iron Maiden) and Gary Barden (ex-MSG).
Since then, Praying Mantis have released many successful albums with Pony Canyon in Japan, and this became one of the band’s major territories.
The New Millenium
In 2007, guitarist Andy Burgess replaced Dennis Stratton in the line-up, continuing the dual lead for the famous Mantis guitar harmonies. He has also proved to be a strong songwriter and influence in the band.
In 2013, vocalist John Cuijpers and drummer Hans in ‘t Zandt joined the band replacing Mike Freeland and Gary Mackenzie. The Dutch duo has vast experience in their fields having toured with the likes of Toto, Jeff Scott Soto, Mad Max, Sinner and Vengeance. This has added a new and exciting dimension to the band’s music and live performances.
In 2015 ‘Legacy’ formalised the new line-up and the album received great reviews and sales all over the world. The band promoted the album by touring as far as Japan, twice!
The current album ‘GRAVITY’ is being hailed as one of the band’s finest to date and is still receiving stunning views across the world. It was well received in the album charts, reaching number 23 in the UK, 70 in Switzerland and an impressive number 6 in Japan.
To hear and see the band now, fans will experience both the spirit and energy of 1980 together with a technical style that really compliments today’s standards. The band will continue to promote `GRAVITY` and take our music to the people before planning a new album.
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(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm