1.
Best UK unsigned band – Live in Staines
Loaded Dice
Apr 05 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines
The last time AD PONTES saw this young band at The Hob, Staines we described the sound as ” Refreshingly effervescent cherry-pop fizz for a (spring) day…”
This band got to the UK final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest a few years back. Currently, the lads are teetering on the very edge of ‘stadium’ success having won the title of the “Best UK live and unsigned band”. We wish them well. They are BIG local talents and you should get up to the HOB and support them…
Read the full ADPONTES-STAINES review of Shepperton’s LOADED DICE here
Link:
http://www.buckleuppromotions.com
2.
Melodramatic Popular song… Live at Windsor
To Arms Etc
Apr 03 2009
Firestation
Windsor
To Arms Etc is a psychedelic keyboards based pop band with a huge following and great expectations. The ‘Don Henley’ drummer/singer Richard Perman takes the audience into melodramatic songs, emotional adventures and rock overtures.
If you enjoy sophisticated rock sounds then you should try this.
http://www.myspace.com/toarmsetc
3.
Exciting Alt/PowerPop- Live in Staines
Danny Roulette
Apr 02 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines
If you like your pop/rock supersized and powerful the try Danny Roulette…
Sounding like Biffy Clyro / Mars Volta / Weezer this band is sure to please!
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/dannyrouletteband
http://www.buckleuppromotions.com
Danny Roulette will be playing with the ever popular DEMURE. See this band now- they have just released their EP and are starting to grow is stature and success. The band plays Alt- Rock in the conventional sense but with overtures towards noise rock, especially in the way that the percussion and the bass are given the freedom to spread out their wings and have dissonant aural adventures of their own, but framed within the main architecture of each song.
The last time ADPONTES saw DEMURE we said that they reminded us of ‘Sonic Youth’ or ‘Butthole Surfers’. To check out the full ADPONTES review click here
4.
6-Piece Soul/Funk Covers – Live Ascot
Soul Selecta
Apr 04 2009
Jagz
Ascot
Soul Selecta is a tight 6-piece Soul/Funk covers band, made up of members from Bucks, Herts and London. The band have been together since 2003, although each individual member is a true professional in their field with several years of experience with other bands. Having played many a bar/club/wedding/corporate event and private party, they are masters of their game, providing solid entertainment and style!!
Soul Selecta predominantly cover classic and modern R’n’B, Funk and Soul; from James Brown to Beyonce, but for occasions such as weddings, are adaptable and versatile to cater for all across the genres and decades.
Their performance is fuelled by their love for the music, and filtered through the bands own soul. Whilst being faithful to the originals, they also bring their own edge involving the audience in a new moment, which demands you to dance!
They have a natural vibe and the ability to capture the mood and generate the groove!
Saturday, 4th April
Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub
Link:
http://www.myspace.com/soulselecta
Classic Rock Superband – Live in Staines
Frayed Knot
Apr 04 2009
Jolly Farmer
Staines
Last time we saw this Staines Superband we said:
“These boys play the songs that make the crowd yelp with joy, but served up with a sabre-sharp ice-cool quality that would make lesser bands look on enviously”
See what we mean at Jolly Farmer STAINES (Egham Hythe) Apr 4th
Check here for the full ADPONTES review
Links:
http://www.frayedknotmusic.co.uk/
Def try to catch them at this safe & friendly pub this weekend !
Other dates (if you miss ’em) :
18/04/09 The Red Lion, Egham
29/05/09 The Carpenter’s Arms, Hayes
27/06/09 The Fox Inn, Bisley
04/09/09 The Carpenter’s Arms, Hayes
10/10/09 Ye Olde Swan, Burnham
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