EMERSON Emerson are a five piece band from Warrington whose music has been compared to the likes of Coldplay, The Fray, One Republic and The Script. The band aspire to blend all of their musical influences into one creating their own sound. This is a new and vibrant sound blending meaningful lyrics with catchy melodies and anthemic choruses.
The group originally began with two members Andrew Gower and Michael Collins who formed an instant song-writing partnership. Drummer Todd Ryan and Bass player Alasdair Ramsay joined in 2007 and have been integral in moving the band forward throughout the past 2 years. Latest addition David Harbottle (Guitarist) recently joined the band in October and debuted at Make it Break it 2008, helping to give an extra-dimension to the Emerson sound. The band's most recent tracks include "Back to You", "Don't Stray" and "Better Of Me" (the winning song in the national song-writing competition -Make it Break it 2008). Emerson performed in Liverpool (LIPA) on 8th November in a showcase in front of the industry and are currently due to record in Leeds to track some additional songs to go on the album so expect some new material soon ....... http://www.myspace.com/emersonmta
ALL WELLER THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE JAM, THE STYLE COUNCIL & PAUL WELLER. Following his previous incarnation as lead guitarist, vocalist and Paul Weller sound-a-like in the highly acclaimed Paul Weller Experience, Paul Evans has formed a new Jam, Paul Weller and Style Council tribute band called All Weller.
After a decade playing to sell-out crowds all over the UK and Europe following the Britpop explosion of 1995, which Weller inadvertently spearheaded following the release of his epic Stanley Road LP, the Paul Weller Experience bought their adventure to a conclusion in 2005 with a tour of the UK and Ireland. Described as achieving the closest vocal and stage representation of Weller, Evans couldn’t resist the temptation to assemble a new line up after being approached by drummer and Weller fanatic Gary Hunsley. Bassist Charlie Fowler and keyboard player Joe Wright joined to complete the line up.
With Weller’s solo career reaching yet another new peak with release of the acclaimed LP 22 Dreams, which went straight to No.1, and an enduring interest in The Jam, highlighted by former members Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler reforming as From The Jam, which has sold out tours nationwide, Paul felt the time was right to embark on a new tribute project. “I was approached by Gary who knew my old band well. After he saw Paul Weller on tour he really wanted me to do something new. I’ve always been a big fan of Weller so I was keen; especially as all the guys in the band are passionate about his music.”
All Weller promises to amaze audiences with its attention to detail and accurate musical representation of the man affectionately, but uncomfortably, known as the Modfather. “For us it’s all about the music. It’s important for us to go out and put on a show that does justice to Weller, as we have enormous respect for him as an artist. If our show was anything less than 100% faithful we wouldn’t be doing it,” says Paul. “We aim to capture a balance between the studio sound and a live Weller sound. This is combined with the energy and high-octane passion Weller puts into all of his live shows.”
Commenting on their image, Evans explains he’s not worried about the fact he’s not a doppelganger of the Mod God. “Weller epitomises cool and anyone trying to emulate his look is a pretender. Our show is about his music, stage performance and style, and we reflect the energy and essence of that. Everyone who compares us to the other Jam/Weller tributes rates us the best by far and it’s the audience's view that counts.” From the chaos, intensity and rebellion of Punk to his position as the elder statesman of British popular music, All Weller faithfully recreates every stage of Weller’s 30-year career.
Songs include: In the City, Away from the Numbers, Down in The Tube Station at Midnight, In The Crowd, Mr Clean, Saturday's Kids, Going Underground, English Rose, David Watts, That's Entertainment, A Town Called Malice, All Around the World, The Modern World, Eton Rifles, Peacock Suit, Sunflower, The Changing Man, You Do Something To Me, Broken Stones, From the Floorboards Up, Come On Lets Go http://www.myspace.com/allweller
KINGS OF LYON (Kings of Leon Tribute) The Kings of Lyon played their debut gig in February 2009 at a venue called, Rehab in Harrogate. The gig was a huge success, filling the venue to its capacity, and the enraptured crowd recalled the band for several encores. The band then played to a sell out crowd at a new 650 capacity music venue in Hull, the Tower nightclub, earlier in March. The band took four more subsequent bookings from this night alone for private parties and nightclubs in Newcastle and Lincolnshire, receiving subsequent bookings for Universities in Canterbury, East Anglia and nightclubs in Essex and Norfolk. The band are now attached to several management companies and talent agencies including; Scott Jordan, Psycho, Henderson Management, Viscount Entertainment, Tribute Entertainment, Dansatak and Fake Bands (the Kings of Lyon are now the official Fake Festivals' Kings of Leon tribute for 2010), and are taking bookings and selling out venues to capacity throughout Europe and the UK.
The four musicians who make up the kings of Lyon are no stranger to success in the music industry, having played together for over seven years in various successful projects. Over the last five years the band has played throughout the UK in a covers band called, The Beards, performing for various events and functions; weddings, universities, private parties, ticket only public venues, open air festivals and corporate functions. Yet as 2008 closed the band had their most successful year so far.
The members of the band also received their first television exposure as they were crowned 'Global Icon winners 2008'. Global Icon was an online competition sponsored by ‘Sky Television' which featured thousands of bands from Europe and gave exposure to the band’s original writing project, The Riffs. The competition, which was filmed and recorded in Manchester, has lead to a university tour and the chance to work with the industry’s top producers; all adding to the band’s wealth of experience.
The Kings of Lyon invented themselves at the beginning of 2009; extremely confident that this would immediately gain momentum, and after the reaction from their first show it was definitely understandable. What makes the Kings of Lyon so special is that they have a wealth of experience though still young; they also have a great sound, which they have worked on for years, and are fortunate to have the look as well. Set List... Sex on Fire, The Bucket, Molly's chambers, Use Somebody, On Call, King of the Rodeo, Taper Jean Girl, Milk, Knocked Up, Holy Roller Novocaine, California Waiting, Fans, Notion, Red Morning Light, Soft, Pistol of Fire, Four Kicks, Slow Nights So Long, Joe's head, Black Thumbnail, Charmer..... www.myspace.com/thekingsoflyon
THE ANTARTIC MONKEYS (Arctic Monkeys Tribute) From the release of the Arctic Monkeys first album, ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not', the phenomenon soon swept the UK. Four guys from Wolverhampton realized the Arctic Monkeys would become an arena band and not play smaller venues.
Formed in March 2006 from a jamming session, The Antarctic Monkeys took a big chance in which they became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK, playing venues armed only with one album of material.
The success has continued with 2 tours of the Shetland Isles and 8 tours of Ireland with more due to be booked for next year. The demand for the Antarctic Monkeys is ever growing.
This has opened the door for other tribute bands to rise for other current chart topping artists.
Since the release of the Arctic Monkeys second album, ‘My Favourite Worst Nightmare’, the Antarctic Monkeys set is as powerful and as energetic as the real thing and they have now become one of the country’s leading tribute acts.
The Antarctic Monkeys are currently booking gigs nationwide with some of the biggest agencies in the U.K, guaranteeing that they will soon be at a venue near you!
With rave reviews appearing in Q magazine and the Sunday Telegraph the lads have also had praise and approval from the parents of the real Arctic Monkeys. www.antarcticmonkeys.com www.myspace.com/antarcticmonkeysmyspace
THE FILLERS (The Killers Official Tribute Band) The Fillers" were formed in late 2006 in the era of Sam's Town around the small town of Bury St.Edmunds (Suffolk's very own Las Vegas) ”The Fillers" are the world’s premier tribute to "The Killers" Based in a country where "The Killers" came to fruition we capture the sound look and feel of the Vegas quartet performing tracks from Hot Fuss, Sam's Town, Sawdust and Day & Age. The band have received the ultimate in recognition when they were given a glowing review by Ronnie Vannucci Jr of The Killers who also joined The Fillers on drums for a guest spot and subsequently treated The Fillers to an all access experience at The Killers Radio 1 showcase at The Royal Albert Hall (As documented in The N.M.E)
Playing as far afield as the Dominican Republic and recently Mexico filling in for The Killers, the band have played to audiences of up to 30,000 people on stages the have held the real thing and continue to expand as The Killers establish themselves as one of the worlds biggest bands. http://www.thefillersmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/thefillersrock
Please note: Bands may be subject to change due to any unforseen circumstances.
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Quiz Night- Sunday Night 9:30pm
There is a chance to win the quiz, the snowball or a random draw to win 8 free pints! It's 60 questions the last 20 usually a music round with 10 samples of guess the artist and the track. The other 40 range from general knowledge, tv and film, science and sport. If you fancy your chances head down on a Sunday night.
Key In The Box- Thursday Night 10pm
Its £1 a raffle ticket all the tickets go in the hat, if your ticket is pulled out you get a chance to pick a key. If you pick the winning key you win the jackpot, if you pick the wrong key you win £10 anyway and the money rolls over and the wrong key is taken out of the bag. The draw takes place at 10:00pm every Thursday
