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Band List - Rock
This is a list of all the bands listed within the genre of Rock.
$3 Box
Three Dollar Box ($3 Box) are a 5 piece punk/grunge band from Dudley, West Midlands, England. The band formed in mid September 2004, at Dudley college.
Where all of the members are doing a BTEC in Popular Music Practice. The band first played toge
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021
021 are a five peice experienced rock covers band playing old and new classics and have been entertaining audiences since 2005. The band supply their own PA and lighting and will normally play two 45minute sets. The current set list includes; Mustang
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20 Dollar Whores
20 Dollar Whores band was formed in early 2004, and the current, classic line-up was assembled in June of the same year. Since then, they have been busy gigging in and around the Midlands and recording demos.
3 Blind Mice
Three lead singers playing two acoustic guitars and keyboards, occasionally augmented by drums, bass and saxophone. The sound evokes the spirit of The Beatles and Led Zeppelin and, equally, Joni Mitchell and Steely Dan. Little Richard and Stephen Son
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3 Ring Circus
Born out of a devotion to music, friendship and a chance bus stop meeting, 3 Ring Circus formed in Autumn 2002. Initial steps were tentative as three friends reacquainted themselves and the new boy tried to fit in, and then............ it clicked!
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35 Seconds
Slicing through the inhibitions of 21st century counterfeit culture, 35 Seconds attack the senses with an intensity that is unforgettable.
Siphoned from the creative isolation of Glasgow and the Black Country, the band bring together an enormous
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3rd Dan
Drawn from four corners of the UK, though they are based in Manchester, the four members of 3RD DAN - Rory Nellis (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards), Dan Josman (Guitar & Lead Vocals), Dan Skinner (Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals), Andy Norwood (D
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4ft Fingers
The band has had three videos on Scuzz TV (Sky Digital channel 471) and P-Rock TV: "Last Man Standing", "Brickwall" and "Emergency Manoeuvre". All these made it into the channels' Top 5. A fourth video, "40 Years Of Misery", will be released in May t
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51 Breaks
The line up was completed and settled in early 2004 when sam jones joined on guitar and backing vocals. Three members (michael (keys +vocals), marc (drums and backing vocals) and tom (bass) ) came together through family connection and recruited sam
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62pennies
62 pennies formed in early 2002, but the current line-up has only been for the past 2 and a half years, with Steve taking over from Nick, their original guitarist. It's difficult to categorize 62pennies' music into one particular genre, as they have
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7 Dayz
In 2001, UK Midlands based rock band "7 dayz" emerged with an exciting and fresh sound, combining excellent musicianship with powerful songs and strong melodies to make this a band to be reckoned with. They are currently touring around the Midlands.
7 Storey
7 Storey are a full on rock and roll band from north birmingham influences ranging from fear factory and trivium to U2 and avril lavigne! tipped for greatness with record interest from several labels.
A Day Called Desire
If you're a fan of Hidden In Plain View or the other fine bands on drive-thru records you'll love this band. Already making a name for themselves on the Birmingham live scene...check them out.
Aaron John
"CATCHY ALTERNATIVE TUNES" - METAL HAMMER, ISSUE 161
"MELODIC AND FULL OF SUPERCHARGED RIFFS AND BLATANT EMOTION" - THE TALK MAGAZINE, www.thetalkmagazine.com
In the underground halls on the murky streets of London is where a young musician and wr
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Abdoujaparov
Formed on October 19th 1998 by ex-Carter USM guitarist Les Carter (aka Fruitbat).
"Abdoujaparov's musical foundations are the joyous and shambolic influences of 1977 punk rock. The music is raucous, fast and sometimes a bit country. The lyrics are r
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Abigails Mercy
"Abigail's Mercy advertise as a Goth/Rock band and although the music (not to mention Terry's leather trousers) drifts towards Goth they can't help but throw in some of their favourites."
Acacia
Acacia are a four-piece rock band hailing from the UK. Acacia's sound is not easy to categorize, with influences coming from a wide range of music over the past 40 years from U2 to AC/DC. Their style is unique; up-beat rock with a funky edge and catc
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Aceldama
Birmingham based female fronted 5 piece Rock & Roll Sludge Metal band. Influences include Alice in Chains, Drain & Evanescence.
Aconite Thrill
Born in the sleepy commuter town of Harpenden, Herts, 'Aconite Thrill' came to being during the summer of 2001, formed inauspiciously from the ashes of previous projects - much like every other band. They had found music becoming a little unchallengi
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Adam Bomb
Adam Bomb returned to England in May/June 2005 for another UK blitz. In true Spinal Tap fashion, The Welcome To My Disaster Tour had lived up to it's name for the most part. During summer there are a few USA club dates,& Adam will return to the U
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Additional Moog
Additional Moog started out as a one-man studio project - influenced by the music of Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young and the Silver Jews and the song titles of Captain Beefheart.
Adison
Think what you want, but in a time where the youth of today try to fit into 'scene' this and 'core' that, Adison stand apart and guinely dont give a toss about whatever label or stereotyping you may want to label them with. The boys of Adison like t
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AFD SHIFT
AFD Shift formed in Lichfield, a small market city in the Midlands in March 2006. The lineup consists of Andy Clayton on vocals, Dan Anketell on guitars, James Tooze on keys, Tom Abell on Bass and Tom Chilinski on drums.
The band have a massive s
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After Midnight
Nearly 2 Hours of Classic Clapton from the world's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute band.
Afterview
Passionate songwriting weaving a definitive sound with infectious melodies comes naturally to this West Midlands band.There is nothing contrived or forced about Afterview who also capture the best of rock,inspired by an eclectic mix of influences,unl
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Against The Grain
Guitarist / Producer / Virtuoso, Nigel Martin began the search for a new band that shared his vision of creating purely instrumental but technically brilliant music. Having played in bands with Nigel for the past 3 years, Rob Cochrane helped co-found
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Against The Wheel
Against The Wheel are a 4 piece high energy rock band from Birmingham, UK. Formed in late 2004, ATW brings together four lifelong friends to form a driving rock sound with heartfelt vocals.
Previous venues have been shaking to an energetic LIVE s
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Age
Age are three parts Expedestrian and two parts A.K.A. Age generate energy that you could run the National Grid from. It's rocking electric!
Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir
"The Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir - neither a choir nor mountain men - are a Canadian quartet occupying similar roots-revivalist territory to American acts like The Boggs and Old Crow Medicine Show, attempting to disinter the dark country-blues spi
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Airrace (feat. Jason Bonham)
Son of Zep drummer John, Jason plays with UFO and Foreigner as well as his dad's old band..
AKAHUM
AKAHUM is David (guitar & synths), Paul (percussion) and Lyndon (bass), who weave together cool spacey sounds with an ethnic flavour. Grooves that make you move. Without computers or tape machines, the band generates complex soundscapes and thund
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Alfa Zulu
Hailing from the sleepy hollows of Great Malvern, this misshapen quartet comprising of Roachy on vocals and guitar, bass player Timmy, Weener guitar, and drummer Banni, pull together a variety of influences to create a solid Rock sound. Reeling off a
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Alfa9
"How do we get some attention, we're a new band, how do we get you to come to a gig?", it's so so so easy, you don't need to call us and beg, just get out there! If you're good and you're out there then the word naturally spreads and all kinds of goo
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All Gods Fail
Announcing their arrival in a blaze of glorious noise, Birmingham based four piece All Gods Fail aim to put the experimental spirit back into guitar music. Guitars, synthesizers and samples collide withclassic melodies to create non-conformist, progr
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Allister
Chicago punk-pop combo Allister was formed in 1995 by singer/drummer Tim and guitarist Johnny, longtime classmates who first teamed in a cover band organized to play their school talent show. The duo expanded to a trio the following year after Johnny
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Allstriker
The band have been around for a while now under different names, and line ups. Most recently two of the four members were known as "The traffic light heroes". But with the recent addition of Kris on vocals and Mike on Drums, Allstriker was born.
Altervertigo
Altervertigo have unleashed a new E.P, these local boys return to bring more ambient, electro rock to your ears. They draw influences not only from music but also from such things as film, art, politics and science to name a few.
Aluna
Stoner / psychedelic 4 piece from the West Midlands - super heavy stoner with girl vocals!!
Ambulance Ltd
Ambulance LTD, as a band, hail from the lovelyboro of Brooklyn. They cut their teeth playing in many of the bars and clubs of Brooklyn and New York City. They have done national tours with the likes of Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, French Kicks, Pla
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American Dog
This energetic, powerhouse, but as yet unsigned band have already been touted as "The Kings of Redneck Metal", whilst being
widely regarded throughout the music industry, with endorsements from such bands as UFO, Nazareth and Motorhead.
Based
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Amoeba
In the summer of 2005 four school friends from Bewdley, Worcestershire got together and formed a band. The four called themselves Amoeba and immediately started to write, incorporating and fusing the variety of musical genres that had influenced them
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Amoeba Teen
British band inspired by Jellyfish, Mercury Rev, The Flaming Lips, Beck, Teenage Fanclub.
An-Anfa
Our music is a wild instrumental mix of traditional irish/metal and funk played on uilleann pipes, low whistles, malodeon, bombarde, occarina, doda ard, bouzouki, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, electric guitars, bass, full drums and wold percussion. V loud
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Andy Robinson Band
3 piece rock n blues, ex pros, reliable, top class musicians
Angel House
Formed in 2004 from the ashes of Birmingham band Franklin (Classic Rock Magazine issue*40), Angel House are a power trio playing loud hard rock. They are prolific in their songwriting, and have written some of the finest rock songs/anthems you are ev
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Animo Torso
Animotorso are:
Ben Davidson - guitar/vocals
Rich Brabin - drum kit
Tom Angell - guitar/vocals
Adam Hinks - bass
Animotorso are an alliance of four open-minded, true to their sound individuals. With an established four-year background th
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Animotorso
Our new record 'Nothing But' is out now and available to buy at HMV. We're really proud of this record and are touring it over the next couple of months. Please see UPCOMING SHOWS. We also have t-shirts and download only tracks so please check it all
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Ann Duggan
During six years of professional singing Ann Duggan has established herself not only as one of the East Midland's most distinctive voices, but also one of its most vibrant and engaging performers.
Anthony Joseph & The Spasm Band
Mojo Magazine says it all: "An intoxicating mix that packs a potent punch." A typical Spasm gig is a funk-blasting blend of sound - including spoken word, deep blues, blaring horns, wah wah guitars and hypnotic spiritual Baptist rhythms that recall t
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Anubis
Musically, Anubis have strived to combine hard-edged rock with melancholic but melodic harmonised vocals. Niall's prolific, thought provoking lyrics combined with the band's driving rhythm and unpredictable melodies make for songs laced with hooks th
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Anukis
Forming in june 2005 ANUKIS consists of David Page, Anthony Paul, Paul Gaskin and Scott Gaskin.
Combining many different styles with infulences drawn from Led Zeppelin to Jeff Buckley, ANUKIS are fast becoming a must see live act.
Apollo
Formed in February 2004 in a Tamworth suburban garage, Apollo have crammed a massive amount of gigs, recording and exposure into a short amount of time. They blend heavy rock, blues, pop and hardcore into their own unique sound with Sabbath-esque ba
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Apollomy
Birmingham based Indie Rock band.
Members:
John Turner - Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tolley - Drums
Ben Evans - Lead Guitar
Matt Gregory - Bass
April Elizanbeth
Acoustic Singer / Songwriter April Elizanbeth has been writing and composing for as long as she can remember. Life experiences and honest observations pepper her unique musical style. She enjoys numerous styles of music and is deeply inspired by the
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Aquila
"Hugely dark, romantic rock and roll... in a world where everyone wants to be different, and few manage it, Aquila stand out like the star their name suggests." - Tara Glanville, BBCi
Aquila are a four piece - two guitars, bass, drums and everybo
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Arcadian Kicks
5 piece from Stourbridge. Vocal, sax, guitar, bass and drums. Original and covers at the moment. With M.A.S records. Check us out.
www.myspace.com/thearcadiankicks
Are You Experienced?
Are you experienced? have been together 10 years, during this time they have firmly established themselves as the No.1 tribute to Jimi Hendrix. Lead guitarist/vocalist John Campbell has appeared on tv several times in his "Jimi" persona. Are you exp
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Armarda
Armarda deliver a dynamic live set influenced by rock and pop anthems from the last two decades, through to present day.
Performing an eclectic mix of original material and cover versions, their set features amongst others; Snow Patrol, Radiohead
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Art Terry
A Frizz Records artiste, Art has a huge London following and is renowned for his dynamic performances. He has recently released his debut solo album 'Anutha Kinda Brotha'.
Describing Art's sound to the unintiated usually involves debunking some of
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Asbo
We are ASBO, we are all from Windsor High School Halesowen in year 11. We are an indie/rock type of band and even though we are young we have old influences such as Queen, Guns n Roses and The Beatles. We are looking for gigs and at present play for
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Ashwood4
Never ones to settle into our proper jobs properly, we decided our instruments sounded much better together than alone! And so on a sunny day down at Ashwood we 3 became Ashwood4. A ménage a trois of drums, bass, guitar and a bit of a jolly good sing
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Asingod
Asingod are a relentless metal assault, uncompromising, fast, and a more than just another metal band. Their soul and passion for their art is more than clear on stage.
Attica State
From the Dark, Dirty back streets of Digbeth Birmingham Attica State were born. A breath of fresh air from the stagnating Birmingham music scene. This three piece have been together for two years. Drawing from influencies such as Zepplin, Nirvana, Th
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Audioslave
In the spirit of the supergroups of the past, two of the most important bands of the nineties have pooled their talents to create a new band: AUDIOSLAVE. Epic Records released AUDIOSLAVE's self-titled debut album featuring former lead singer/guitari
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AurA
Energetic young 4 piece band specialising in 60's & 70's classic rock with a splash of blues... not to mention phenomenal self-penned material!!!
Artists covered include Jefferson Airplane, Small Faces, Free, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Muddy W
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Aurum
Shropshire / West Midlands based covers band providing a huge range of musical genres from the 60's through to current hits. Pubs, Clubs, Corporate or private functions, we can provide the music for your event.
Avenged Sevenfold
The five piece hails from California, influenced by everyone from Pantera, Metallica and Iron Maiden to Bad Religion, Misfits, Guns N Roses and NOFX.
Aversion Therapy
Nirvana 3 piece punk/ rock band from the west midlands. formed in late 2004 Influences: Green Day/ Sex Pistols/
BabelFish
A very astute man once said "I'm sick of going to see bands and being bored. I want to be blown away... It's not enough to be another boring group if you want to do anything". Enter BabelFish; the self styled Action Rock foursome who have pledged to
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Baby Astrolab
Baby Astrolab are refusing to write within any particular genre's format and don't care if you like it or not. An evening spent listening to music with the band might as easily involve Ween, Saxon, Kool Moe Dee and The Carpenters as it might My Blood
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Backline
We are a five peice Rock band from Leicestershire,
The band consists of - Chris - Vox
Baj - Guitar
Dec - Guitar
Keiran - Bass
Ash - Drummer
After g
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Backwash
Backwash started at high school as 5-mates that liked making a big noise! It then grew a little and things started to be more then just a big noise! And became the weird blend of SKA-CORE, POP PUNK and EMO you know as backwash! (Like to think of our
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Bad Religion
US hardcore band formed in 1980 in the suburbs of north Los Angeles, California.
Badweatherparty
Badweatherparty formed in May 2008, originally with a twin guitar line up. Then in January 2009 with the departure of the lead guitar, a saxaphone and keys were introduced. Influenced from the 60's and 70's right up to more modern artists, badweather
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Bandykoot
Classic rock at it's very best. The ultimate live classic rock tribute band..BANDYKOOT perform classic rock songs from BON JOVI TO GREEN DAY. The rock packed performance will have any audience impressed. If you do nothing else this year...you must se
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Bap Kennedy
Bap's initial flush of fame began in 1990 with the release of "Energy Orchard" by his group of the same name. Energy Orchard were a legendary live band, all from Belfast and highly regarded on the tough London gig scene. A young Brian Kennedy was the
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Barkerhound
We're an accessible eclectic/alternative rock band comprising of 3 music graduates and a Proud Lion (Roger - Guitar/Vox, Hazel - Keys/Harmonies, Will - Bass/Harmonies and Mark - Drums). Last December we were BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's Band of
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Bat Whispers
Soul-tinged rock band, good for listenin or dancin,great father & son rhythm section, The Legendary Spike on vocals, & the equally legendary Ernesto del Pap playin lead guitar with the cunning of the insane.
Battle For Prague
Battle for Prague are Greg Milner (guitar/vocals), Lottie (drums), Greg Cox (guitar) and Tom (bass), they are a Birmingham based band and have played gigs at Bar Academy, Barfly, The Jug of Ale, The Flapper and Firkin, and Club NME with Pop Levi.
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Beat Union
Hailing from two dead-end towns on the outskirts of Birmingham UK, Beat Union - singer/guitarist Dave Warsop, drummer Luke Johnson, guitarist Dean Ashton and bassist Ade Preston - are the classic band made up of childhood friends. Dave and Dean had k
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Bereft
Bereft are a doom metal/rock band from Lincoln. They write all their own material and have gigged extensively throughout the midlands. See the Bereft website for Band info, Gig news or to contact them to arrange a booking or gig-swap.
Big Blue House
Big Blue House came together in late 1999, primarily as a Studio backing band for Larden Green Studios here in Nantwich, South Cheshire. We soon realised that we had a mutual respect for each other and Blues music in general and decided to take the o
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Big Circus
Big Circus are a trio from southwest Birmingham UK, playing melodic rock with a cutting edge. The band formed with the intention of writing songs, songs that gnaw away at the subconscious and force a reaction. The band has been compared to many of yo
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Big Eyed Fish
A diverse rock covers band from Banbury, playing an artistic mixture ranging from Porcupine Tree to Thin Lizzy to Robert Plant
Big Guns
Big Guns were formed in early 2008 by a group of like minded individuals who just wanted to go out and play the music they enjoyed namely 80s and 90s rock and thats exactly what they have been doing ever since to quite critical acclaim.
Big Meat
Big Meat began eight years ago during our freshman year of high school. We played through college all over New England in clubs, bars, and at schools and festivals, but more importantly we used that time to chisel and refine our sound while constant
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BIGELF
Flaunting a style that is unparalleled, BIGELF have forged a sound all their own: heavy pop rife with epic guitars, maniacal keyboards and rich, sophisticated harmonies laid over a foundation of hallucinatory hard rock. Working within their carefully
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Black Balloon
Blackballoon are a four-piece Birmingham based rock band that write, compose and produce all their own music. Drawing on such influences as The Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, Vertical Horizon, Dream Theater and Muse.
Black Canvas
Black Canvas is a fusion of all the great pure Rock bands with a twist of the modern rock scene thrown in the mix. We are a band of pure raw music with kick in the face riffs, piercing lead guitar breaks, and booming powerful vocals that really get y
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BLACK COUNTRY ROCK
BLACK COUNTRY ROCK FORMED IN MAY 2004.ALL THE MEMBERS HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN TRIBUTE BANDS AND SO DECIDED TO CONCENTRATE ON ROCK COVERS FROM THE 70'S AND 80'S. BY COVERING MATERIAL FROM SEVERAL ARTISTS, SONGS ARE INSTANTLY RECOGNISABLE TO THE AUDIENCE.
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Black Dog Silk
Steven Brookes - Vocals
Alex Collins - Bass
Jon Darby - Guitar
Sean Smith - Drums
Their own special brand of Rock 'n' Roll is inspired and influenced by the likes of The Beatles, The Stooges, Led Zeppelin, and Oasis.
Black Light Scene
Emerging in 2006 and fast becoming the band everyone wants to see, Black Light Scene have been wowing all who come into contact with them. Thier first demo has been released to massive acclaim. If you've not seen them yet, then do so or miss out on o
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Black Number 5
Since forming just over a year ago, Black # 5 have had a rapid ascent and are now recognised as one of the best new rock bands in the country. Based in Lincolnshire , the band's name came about when bassist Dale Jeffrey decided to visit a casino. "I
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Black Rat
BLACK RAT were formed in the Autumn of 2002. The music is a mix of original material, rock and folk, a 'New English' style combining modern and traditional elements. The instruments include guitar, drums and bass but also the distinctive sound of ma
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Black Wednesday
BLACK WEDNESDAY BIOGRAPHY
DALE JONES - GUITARS, VOCALS, SONGS
KEIGO KATO - DRUMS
MARK CAUDERY- BASS
"Black Wednesday F***kin Rock!!"
Thats the comment heard from the audience at Black Wednesday gigs up and down the country. After
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Blackbirds For Lunch
Lively Rock, Pop, Punks and Party covers!!!
BlackBud
BlackBud's music is constantly evolving but the fundamentals remain the same; Joe's sublime vocals, hook laden melodies, deft arrangements, in short, well crafted songs performed by talented musicians. Their debut EP gives a flavour of what's to come
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Blacksmith
four piece hard rock band, originally formed in 2002 in high school on the isle of wight. spent last couple of years living on the road and gigging. mainly influenced by gnr and aerosmith.
Blades of Angels
Formed in April 2007 following the split of previous band 'Project Valkyrie' Blades of Angels are aiming to bring elements of their old style together with new direction and a focus on acoustic rock, and continue to play around the UK. Pete and Gez h
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Blakfish
To sum BlakFish up using other people's words, imagine the energy of At the Drive In with the melody writing ability of RX Bandits / Biffy Clyro with lyrics that have been compared to that of Leonard Cohen. The two main things that differentiate Blak
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Blind Lemon
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Blind Lemon are an accomplished, six-piece band renowned for their live performances that are guaranteed to get your party started. Formed in the early 90s in Worcestershire, the group have become well-known not only for
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Blind Mans Theory
Blind Man's Theory are a Metal band with thrash metal roots, a blend of Machine Head and Slayer, Ready to rip your b@lls off and hand them back on a plate.
Blind River Scare
Blind River Scare is a vehicle for the songs of Newport, South Wales, UK, based singer/songwriter/guitarist Tim Manning.
Blind River Scare with a full band line-up recorded "Killing Time" a five track E.P. and contributed "Walking On Hell's Roof Lo
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Blind Stagger
5-piece Indie Rock & Roll Band formed in Birmingham. Greg Knight - Vocals, Rich Smith - Lead Guitar, Mel Melia - Rythmn Guitar, Bullitt - Bass Guitar, Aled Bowen - Drums. Influenced by 60's 70's & 90's Bands - Beatles, Oasis, Rolling Stones,
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Bloke
Formerly BabyFace,released CD "Forward in Reverse", toured with Blow, Toyah, Feeder, Glenn Hughes. The current Bloke set is drawn from a melting pot of rock styles - AC/DC to Blur, Killers to The Kaiser Chiefs, Reef to The Stereophonics, Van Halen to
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Blue Horses
Bluehorses - The UK's top Celtic rock band featuring Welsh/Irish gothess Liz Prendergast on vocals, electric violin and electric Celtic harp.
Decidedly at the heavy end of the celtic rock spectrum, Bluehorses fuse Celtic themes,folk,
stunning roc
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B-Movie Heroes
Dynamic and melodic, aggressive yet subtle, the UK's leading cult rockers are dug in for the fight. In the B*Movie Heroes world substance wins over style any day and while they proudly salute past masters such as The Clash, Foo Fighters and Millencol
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Bogus Brothers Party Band
A fabulous party band for corporate events and private parties. They've played for Caroline Corrs wedding for Bono & The Edge, Gary Lineker and Graham Norton. A fantastic band to dance to
Bombdog
Bombdog are a four piece band from Birmingham in the UK. The band formed in 2008 and have been recording and gigging in the West Midlands since then.
The line up consists of Becky Cresswell (vocals, cornet and melodica), Andy Bird (guitars and bou
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Born To Run
National touring band performinhg the music of Bruce Springsteen - well over 2 hours of everything from Thunder Road and The River to Dancing In The Dark, Badlands, Hungry Heart, Glory Days, Fire, Brilliant Disguise, Born In The USA and Born To Run a
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Born Too Late
Born Too Late started in autumn 2005 with James Player(Vocals/Lead Guitar) and Ben Potts(Drummer), who were introduced through a mutual friend. They spent a few months playing a handful of their favourite songs then began to write some of their own m
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Boy Kill Boy
Call Boy Kill Boys debut album Civilian anything you like epic, ravenous, doomy, electrified, billowing, bilious, brilliant what leaps out is just how brazenly alive it is. Listen: how Ivy Parker stands triumphantly on its monitor and thumps its ches
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Breek
Breek are a 3 piece Rock band from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. They are Adrian Thompson (lead guitar/vocals), Richard Marriott (bass guitar) and Russell Fenby (drums). They have been together for 2 years and currently have one album out entitled
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Breezer
"4 lads from Birmingham play tunes on instruments" guess you'll have to go see them to find out more...
Brian Collins Band
With decades of experience this brilliant guitar playing vocalist powers through a strong set of songs from the 60's to the current day backed by his hot band.From pub rock to dance party music BCB will give you a great night's entertainment.
Broken Dolls
Broken Dolls; an idea born from a mutual love of MC5, accidental girlfriend sharing and extended bouts of late-night boozebonding; a kickass rock band to get those fists pumping airborne again.
The West Midlands, our nation's industrial heartland
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Buckcherry
A band can respond to success in many different ways.
It can become complacent and rest on its laurels. It can become cautious and just give fans more of the same thing they liked the last time. It can become cocky and not even care about what
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Bull vs Bear
"Evil bastard, drunk, dirty, pummelling...and still considered music?" Yes, if Bull Vs. Bear have anything to do with it...
Burnside
Burnside are brothers Johnny and Robbie Carr, with the genius drumming of Bob. On occassion, fellow musical wonderboy Johnny Blaze (of The Soul infamy) can be found onstage with them. They take Rock 'n' Roll back to it's truest form and are guaren
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Bushpig
Bushpig
..in the beginning
The seeds of Bushpig were sown in a punk band called 'incision', Where founder members Pete Howells (vocals) and Sharon Griffin (drums) Met. After 4 years and around 30 members it ground to a resounding halt, a relief
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Butterfly Catchers
Butterfly Catchers are a Birmingham based band who play a subtle mix of acoustic ballads and jazz tingeed urban soul.
Byzantine
The hardcore music of Byzantine is unlike many of the current metal bands that are out on the scene today. These guys possess a sound like none other as they bring back the old school guitar solo's and ear ringing riffs. How often do you see the lead
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C40
Playing charity and pub gigs for the last 2 years, we've recently transformed from 7-piece back to a 5-piece with our new singer Carmen up front, also featuring Tony on sax, plus guitar, bass and drums.
Caduseus
retro-progressive rock band with releases on the First Time Records label. Performed at several festivals around Uk and can morph between teh smallest pub to the largest arena. Original material, with influences known and unknown, and sounds connect
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Calling All Cars
At the crossroads of rock and metal, CALLING ALL CARS put themselves at the place where heavy riffs, melody, infectious hooks and energetic punk collide.
A Birmingham-based 4-piece, all in their early 20s, they formed out of close friendship a
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Camorra
Camorra were formed in the early spring time of 2005. Having worked on our first song (Control Destroyer) the original drummer decided to leave for musical differences. An old friend of ours Glynn decided to help us out until we found a replacement.
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Captain Everything
3 friends who write songs about themselves. We like melody, choruses, mid-90's pop-punk & playing really fast. We also like to tour, having played over 600 shows in our 6 years as a band, in places as diverse as; watford, montreal, moscow & s
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Captain Horizon
Captain Horizon. A raw, powerful and passionate four-piece alternative rock outfit from the West Midlands, with their own unique blend of influences are creating a fresh sound.
The simple line-up consisting of lefty-drums, guitar, bass and male voca
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Capture Kendal
Capture Kendal are a 3 piece alternative rock band from Telford. The band formed over three years ago and in that time have played over 80 gigs at reknowned West Midlands venues such as the Birmingham Academy and Barfly. The band's style blends a mix
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Caramany
We have been working together close to a year now, and play original and covers. Play every monday at the goldthorn dudley road wolverhampton. Getting onto the circuit now. Sarah has been writing for 10 years, also produces.
Alan is a veteran i
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Carousel Circus
Winning Guitar Wars, headlining a successful Indie night, playing Live on BBC radio, auditions with record labels and their first EP successfully recorded, Carousel Circus have come a long way in just a year.
Formed as a full band on the 10th Ju
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Carter
'DESTINED TO SUCCEED'
VIC GALLOWAY, BBC RADIO ONE
'AN ATOMIC BOMB OF ENERGY'
EDINBURGH MUSIC
'A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW'
SCOTTISH MUSIC NETWORK
On behalf of 'Carter' I take great pleasure in announcing the finalised dates for thei
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Casino
Casino formed in 2003 are a Birmingham based rock band, comprising of 5 members Adam Zindani, Dean Deavall, Sam Yapp, Neil Irving and Jo Crofts.
Casino self-recorded their debut album and released it on 15th December 2008.
For the past 18months l
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Caught Off Guard
Hot four piece punk/rock/pop band from the west midlands.
Central City Groove
Central City Groove are a funky four piece band playing a dynamic set of original and re-worked obscure grooves. Their style derives from major influences from the funk/ jazz/ soul/ blues/ rock genres, fused together with powerful soulful vocals and
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Cerys Matthews
Welsh Siren, the voice of Catatonia, best known for 'Muldur & Scully', & her hit duet with Tom Jones, 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
Chandlers Ford
Built around the amazingly prolific songwriting skills of Anthony J Hughes: - (Songwriter/Vocals)/Lead/Rhythm Guitar/Bass/Piano/Organ), this British band has already built up great interest. The songs have a familiar 'Classic' sound and the live show
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Chantelle McGregor Band
At seven she started lessons but soon noticed that not only did the electric guitars have a smaller neck, making them ideal for little hands, but they could also make a lot more noise. After more lessons and a lot more noise, and at the grand old age
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Charlie Brown Syndrome
Charlie Brown Syndrome's Current musical influences include The Mars Volta, Jetplane Landing, At the Drive in and Biffy Clyro.
Charlie Cant Surf
Based in Wolverhampton, 'Charlie Can't Surf' are Chris Gorman, Paul Nicholls, Jez Keeley and Simon Nicholls.
Charlie Company
Excellent 4 piece rock/pop/covers group from Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Covering artists such as The Beatles/Oasis/Coldplay/The Stone Roses/Rolling Stones/U2/Sterophonics/Chuck Berry/The Kinks/Bryan Adams etc etc.. Charlie Company pride themselves on
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Che
Ché is not just a band but also a vibe, a band that insists that their music is so accessible it is only a matter of time until the vibe spreads. Ché possess the talent to fuse emotive melodies with eccentric guitar interplay and yet manage to conti
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Chevron
Chevron have been 6 years in the making.
Luke & Michael starting jamming together in 2000 & quickly moved high up in the music business. They were security guards at various events. They were very briefly, security for Muse & were aske
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Chicken Filth
A four piece band from sheldon.
Chicken filth having just started out are making a name for themselves and are leaving a lasting impression on the audience's they play to.
Although they have only just started out, they have a few songs that to be h
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Chinese Stars
Christened after the"Chinese Star Epidemic" of the early 80's which foundlegions of grade school kids across America armed with"shuriken" throwing stars, the band pledge to follow in this tradition: terrorizing parents, authority figures and the psyc
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Chris Burton
Versatile singer/guitarist -something for(almost)everyone.
Has written songs for The Eagles, Robbie Williams and Madonna -but they've never recorded them. Not a word from them -ever. A 'Thank You' would have been nice but oh no, not them. Typical.
Chris Jaggers Atacha!
Founded in 1994, Chris Jagger's Atcha! are now hotter than ever and are one of very few UK bands that can handle cajun, R&B, zydeco, blues and country in an authentic and original fashion. Chris is backed by a band of great musicians. Charlie Har
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Circa Survive
Circa Survive met at the Burning Man Festival one and one half years ago, at which point, they danced the good times dance.
"We love the night life. We like to boogie. Some of us like to eat jazz and listen to biscuits while others choose to ju
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City Of Fire
Hard Rock experimentalists, City Of Fire, pay homage to the vibrant city in which the band was formed, Vancouver, BC, with their self-titled debut release.
City Of Fire's debut album was released on the band's website.
Although they are relative
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City Of Fire (Ft Burton C Bell of Fear Factory)
Hard Rock experimentalists, City Of Fire, pay homage to the vibrant city in which the band was formed, Vancouver, BC, with their self-titled debut release. City Of Fire's debut album was released on the band's website.
Although they are relatively
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Classic Rock UK
Formed in the Autumn of 2002, Classic Rock UK are an extremely experienced and accomplished four piece band.They play an explosive set paying tribute to great bands such as The Who,Cream,and Zeppelin,plus others.
Clear White Light
Clear White Light - Four musicians, all with vast experience, join together to give you the best in classic blues, country, rock and folk, something for everyone. Mainly acoustic-based, but with all the power, drive and energy of any rock blues band.
Clockworks
Clockworks are a Birmingham based Band living in and around the Castle Bromwich area.
Closed Quarter
Closed Quarter are four individuals from Northumberland, Scotland, Finland and Watford who ended up together in a house in Birmingham and realised we could make some really cracking tunes. We are still a new band, only formed in August 2004, but we a
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Cobalt
Cobalt are a raw, five piece, classic rock, blues and soul band. They have been together for a while now.
Coco Montoya
Blistering contemporary blues...piercing attack, funky, shivery guitar tones and aggressive, soulful vocals" -Blues Revue
"In a world of blues guitar pretenders, Coco Montoya is the real McCoy. Be prepared to get scorched."-Billboard
Over the
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Coheed and Cambria
Band Members: Claudio Sanchez - vox, guitar. Travis Stever - guitar, vox. Michael Todd - bass. Joshua Eppard - drums
Sounds Like: rush
Cold Earth
Cold Earth, were formed in 2003 by Nick Brown and Lawrence Case, Cold Earth are a truly original 4 piece, inspired by rock greats such as Aerosmith, Van Halen, Motley Crue, and Ac/Dc.
Come Together
Come Together are an excellent covers band playing music from the 60s to the present day. Influenced mainly by The Beatles their set list includes a great selection of songs from The Who, Kinks, Coldplay, Stereophonics, Travis, Greenday, Blink182 &am
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ContraBand
CONTRABAND is a Midlands-based, Classic Rock band playing covers of tracks originally recorded by a diverse range of bands, spanning over 35 years of rock music.
Cover Junkies
Some of our set includes music by :- Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, Police, Cutting Crew, Bryan Adams, Toto, Rainbow,Duran Duran, Billy Idol
Crass Communication
Crass Communication are an alternative rock trio from Birmingham and have been together since November 2005. Their music has something to offer everyone, from swirling, echoing melodies and gentle keys to explosive, intensive peaks and off beat rhyth
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Crazy World of Arthur Brown
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Arthur Brown the 'God of Hell Fire' as he is known went to No1 with 'Fire' in 1968 and his debut album outsold the likes of more remembered bands such as Cream.
Creamd Ray Minhinnett Band
Ex frankie miller full house guitarist, also played with ex-argent off shoot phoenix, john coghlan's diesel band, and mym - with mick moody from whitesnake and bob young of status quo fame. Got the award on bbc's paul jones show for best british blue
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Cry Baby & The Hoochie Coochie Boys
Formed in 2008, Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys are a six piece Rhythm and Blues band that play both original numbers and covers (given the Hoochie Coochie treatment). Rob Wilkinson - The Cry Baby(Harp), Graham Sells (Vocals Guitar), Vince Cutc
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Curzon Circle
Indie /rock with songs ranging from the downright stompin to melodic and melancholly. Plenty of energy live and they like to pull out the ocassional unusual cover.
Cyris
Leanne - Vocals
Rich - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Pod - Drums
Ad - Bass
Daddy Delux
Made up of four mates from Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham, the members of Daddy Delux were stolen from wild 90's thrashers Wasted Taste and chilled-out funkers Indica by infamous industry guru, Ged Rogers.
The band took shape in the summer of 2003
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Daevid Allen and The Magick Brothers
Daevid Allen was one of the founders of the British progressive rock band the Soft Machine. After recording just one album with the group, he became the founder/leader of Gong, which he left in 1973 to begin a solo career. Allen explored his quirky,
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Dale Perry
On my myspace page you will find my solo material done in a acoustic unplugged format the band being LC on lead Guitar, David Singh and Sian Connor on Backing Vocals, Russell Preston Drums/Percussion and I sing and play rhythm guitar and we are alway
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Damaged Dolls
I'm so sick and tired of always ending up in another cover band, only playing boring cover songs. Well, back to search for a singer and a drummer who wants to play great 80's sleaze/hardrock." That was Linus' thoughts when he left his latest band, in
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Damaged Goods
Excellent Birmingham Based 5 piece covering Rock/Pop from 5 decades 60's to the noughties
DAMIAN WILSON BAND
Biography: Damian Wilson
Recorded four solo albums, 'COSMAS', 'DISCIPLE', 'LIVE IN REHEARSAL' and 'LET'S START A COMMUNE' - Made available for FREE download at www.damian-wilson.com
Toured and Recorded with THRESHOLD, LANDMARQ, ARJEN LUCASSEN, STAR
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Danny Moves
danny moves is four like minded musicians from a little town called kenilworth, we try and write catchy, rocking tunes, and love playing them live. We have recored our debut EP, "Do not pass go, do not collect Ł200", which showcases 3 of the most po
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Dannys Last Dance
Having recently secured support for Alabama 3 (and support with The Bluetones in the pipeline), the band's ethos 'to gig, gig and gig again' seems to be working. Having reached the final of London's 'Grey Horse - Battle of Bands', the band has recent
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Dante Fox
Melodic rockers based at Birminghams renound Rich Bitch Studios.
Dark Page
DARK PAGE a 3 piece Rock Tribute Band From The West Midlands Formed around 15 Years ago Playing "No Frills" Classic Rock with a Hard Edge and a "No Bullshit" Attitude Playing all Venues Small to Large Priding ourselves on Always giving 100% no matter
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Darwins Radio
Darwin's Radio are a 4 piece band from the South of England. Formed when former Grey Lady Down members Mark Westwood and Sean Spear joined forces with Declan Burke of The Spirit of Rush (the well-known Rush tribute).
Darwin's Radio - whilst clear
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Dashboardporn
Dashboardporn (one word) are a 5 piece rock and roll band from Leicester, England.
Come and see us and discover for yourself why Steve Lamacq played us on his Radio 1 show.
Dauntless UK
Andy (guitar) and Sam (bass) got together with our old drummer back at the end of college in 04. Our old drummer left around the christmas 05 period and was replaced by the rather uber Steven in and around the end of Jan 06. We dont hang about. Other
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Dave Kelly
Dave Kelly (guitars, guitar synth, banjo, vocals) Dave is a talented guitarist and has performed in his own right as a solo artist. He has previously been a member of The Ready Rolled Band, The Trevor Burton Band, The Official Receivers and The Emmit
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David Celia
Introducing David Celia, based out of Toronto, Canada - a world class musician who has played for audiences all over Canada.
With regards to his musical style, it has been described as "roots-rock with hints of folk wrapped up in a pop package".
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David Garside
Passionate, soulful performances on guitar and piano from David Garside, a Birmingham songwriter going from strength to strength. His diverse influences take in pop, classical, prog and soul. While usually performing with a full band, you can still c
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David R. Black
piece Alternative art-Rock band from Manchester consists of 'David R' (ex-Kings of Hong Kong, Aniseed and Purple Effect), Paul 'Pai' Williams (previously in Obsessive Compulsive) and Ms Sarit Black. After touring extensively over the past 4 years, th
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Daysleeper
Daysleeper are currently playing a healthy mix of modern guitar based tunes and classic oldies, as well as their own material. They are an energetic five piece band who are now touring after having recently finished the recording of their first album
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Dead By Dawn
Dead by Dawn was officially formed on 6th October 2003. The band began life following some dramatic personnel changes in a previous band. The remaining three members, Znow (vocals), Phil (bass) and PJ (guitar) dusted themselves off and began writing
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Dead Idols
The Birmigham based band formerly Electric Eden have been on the music scene since 2002 and have played with King Adora, Kill Keneda, Defenestration, Colour Of Fire, Engrica, Span, Fallen To, Reuben, Oceansize and This Girl. They also played the Gree
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Dead Letter Office
"Some of the most memorable music to grace the world in years gone by has been driven by angst and emotion. Most of the greats have had that edge - indefinable yet completely understood. Dead Letter Office don't want to fit into any scene, or to ble
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Deadpig Project
The Deadpig Project
Well... This started as a band, has now developed into what we call a project. There's a load of songs written by me (Rob Lomax) - what will happen next is some of the guys from the band along with some guests will do some gigs a
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Death Is Not Welcome Here
Fully armed with explosive hooks and sky-high chorus lines, this war machine is gathering pace rapidly. you can almost hear it rumbling in the distance. the music, even in its beauty, is just the medium to shout the Truth in the face of the enemy. it
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Debaser
4 Hard rocking punks from the second city coming at you with some ballsey rock. Ashley Ryan (vocal, guitar) Is actually mental, Kev Ryan (Guitar) is lead guitar for the band, Steven Bilby (bass) is the funk master general and Paul Meredith (drums) is
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Deep Love Foundation
Intense surge of raw power and melody!
Deepest Purple
Deepest Purple brings you the very best of this legendary band, performing all the classics from both line-ups on the same night. Set 1 covers the best of Gillan/Glover era, and Set 2 features the best of Coverdale/Hughes - a unique combination, neve
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Deft Leppard
Deft Leppard were formed in 2005 to remind us all of one of the greatest British rock exports of all time. The band is a full-on tribute to 80's rock superstars Def Leppard, bringing all the energy and atmosphere of the real thing to a venue near you
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Degrassi
Based in Edinburgh Degrassi have received critical acclaim from such luminaries as: NME (bring it on band of the month), Radio 1, XFM, Drowned in Sound, Rocksound, Kerrang, Logo, Q and much of Scotland's music press.
Degrassi have been a formida
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Delphic
"A New Order for the 21st century" - Q Magazine
With two independent single releases under their belt, the Manchester trio are set to release their debut album 'Acolyte'.
Splicing New Order's patent Mancunian brand of indie disco intellec
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Delta
Delta formed in 1993 from the ashes of cult Sarah Records indie band The Sea Urchins, the core lineup consisting of brothers James and Patrick Roberts on guitar and vocals. A 10" for Che and three singles for Dishy Records followed before the band si
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Dennis
3 piece rock,blues band playing mostly original material with some choice covers thrown in but in their own style.
A really well liked band of musicians,always a crowd pleaser.
Devoted to Rock
Devoted To Rock was formed in March 2009, with the intention of creating a great rock covers band. The nucleus of the band had been involved in cover bands before and had a desire to play great rock songs from the 70's/80's right up to modern classic
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DiaboliKill
DiaboliKill are an up-for-a-laugh wild bunch from Lichfield, just oozing catchy Heavy Metal. Of recent they have been writing, recording and practicing at Neon Sound Studios in Burntwood, and touring to build their following.
Their debut demo CD
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Diamond Drive
Diamond Drive started as the band they are today in december 2006. The band took form when the instrumental crew, after a long search for a lead singer that could compliment their music, got hold of Jens.
During the first year Diamond Drive has re
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Diamond Head
Classic Rock. First demo cut in Kidderminster in 1978. A truly rock and roll history playing with the likes of ACDC and Iron Maiden more line up changes than hair changes but still very much rocking out.
Diamond Lil
A small band capable of huge things Diamond Lil are the next big thing bringing back old style rock n roll.
songs to check out:
House of hell
Gypsy Queen
She's Kryptonite
Devil Within
Superman
Angel Eye's
members
Harry Colley - Vocals an
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Die So Fluid
Die So Fluid - Formed 4 years ago, and exploded onto the alternative rock scene with their darkly individual and metal-edged sound-scape. Sultry underworld siren Grog provides soaring, passionate vocals and hard-hitting bass guitar, accompanied by mo
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Diesel Brothers
from their Myspace site:
"Formed in November 2004 from the ashes of two highly regarded Midland's blues/rock bands, The Diesel Brothers are firm favourites on the Midlands' rock 'n' roll music scene. Mixing adaptations of classic rock 'n' roll tun
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Diesel Park West
Some bands belong to their own time, others trespass on decades where they don't really belong. Diesel Park West must have seemed to some people back in '89, with the release of the far-reaching Shakespeare Alabama, the most welcome and liberating gu
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Different Stations
Different Stations are a band based in Stratford Upon Avon made up of four teenagers who live for creating music. In a short amount of time Different Stations have come a long way gigging with many bands and local venues from in and around the midlan
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Dirty DC
AC/DC is a band whose appeal is huge, widespread through the generations and totally indifferent to musical fashions. Their unique formula of tight riffs and fat rhythm combines dance ability with hard-rocking anthems that flow through the blood of a
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Dirty Wafer
Over the last few years Dirty Wafer have been concreting a reputation for being one of the best live acts around doing private parties,weddings,pubs & clubs.. there is nothing Dirty Wafer cannot do.
Dirty Wafer consist of 5 top young musicians
Discotheque Wreck
A new, energetic rock/pop/funk band from the West Midlands. Made up of six members, the band have been together since the start of 2008 and are currently playing their way through as many venues as possible, whilst attempting to write and record as m
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Disfunksional
After spending a year as a covers band, having no proper gigs and having constant member changes, the 2nd year for *Disfunksional* has been their strongest, with the band line-up fixed, having recorded a 5 track EP and constantly making new songs. Th
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Distophia
The famously-dense walls of guitars and feedback squalls of their live set (honed through gigs and tours with bands as diverse as Jetplane Landing, Modey Lemon, Seafood, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster & Alec Empire amongst others) were effortl
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Do Me Bad Things
Do Me Bad Things, the astonishing blues/rock/soul/metal/everything/anything nine-piece from Croydon have slapped countless unsuspecting, jaded audiences out of their torpor over the last twelve months, and left jaws hitting the floor everywhere they
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Doctor's Orders
DOCTOR'S ORDER'S were formed in 2005 with the aim of playing good time bouncing blues, and the result is just that.
Doctor's Orders' music, while it could broadly be described as blues, is an eclectic mix within that genre, combining funk, rock, r&a
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Doors Alive
A tribute to the Doors
The Doors were a celebration of all that was great, weird and wonderful about Los Angeles. They sang of backdoors and bars, women and wine and there was something unique about them. The Doors Alive recreate the look, sounds an
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Dopamine
A perfect blend of furious guitars, attention grabbing hooks, luscious dynamics and anthemic melodies.
Dr Feelgood
From 1971 to lead vocalist Lee Brilleaux's untimely death in 1994, Dr. Feelgood never left the road, playing hundreds of gigs every year. Throughout their career, Dr. Feelgood never left simple, hard-driving Stonesy rock & roll behind. Their devo
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Drug Mule
Drug*Mule are an alternative rock band based in Birmingham, England.
Recently nominated for a Digtial Music Award 06, Formed January 2004, Drug Mule are a 4 piece band that can play heavy as well as catchy acoustic driven rock/pop. They play passi
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Drunk Lovers, Sinners & Saints
Drunk Lovers Sinners and Saints are an Alternative Rock band from the midlands. Inspiration for the name came whilst listening to Alexsonfires album 'Crisis'. Their sound is influenced by the catchy hooks of Paramore, the energy and drive of Lost Pro
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Dufus
Dufus are possibly one of the most prolific, original and influential bands to emerge from the chaotic mash of the anti-Folk, experimental, acoustic and rock genre in the last ten years. The band have been criminally ignored by the mainstream music p
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Dukes of Stalis
The Dukes of Stalis are a punk, rock and alternative band from Walsall in the West Midlands, formed officially in mid 2006 the band had several years together before breaking on to the Midlands unsigned scene.
Original band members Russell J Bird
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Durban Poison
In November 2004, at the ridiculously tender age of just 16 and 17, Durban Poison travelled up to the capital's Scala Club and promptly WON the London heat of the Global Battle of the Bands, defeating 18 other bands on the night. They had been togeth
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Dynamos Rhythm Aces
With covers and tribute acts ten-a-penny on the live circuit, it's going to take something a leeetle bit special to raise the genre above a quick session of milking the nostalgia cash cow. Step forward Dynamo's Rhythm Aces, whose particular brand of
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E.T.A.
Melodic Hard Rock band. Formed late 2008, and featuring ex Hideaway vocalist Stevie E, with ex Snakebite drummer Nigel Heath, Bassist Dave Harris, Guitar and keyboards from Richard Oxland previously of Crying Shame and guitarist Ian Taylor, once with
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Easy
4 piece rock covers band from birmingham. Started in 2000 as a 5 piece original rock band. Doing gigs all over at the moment, check us out!
Ebenezer Weazel
The Weazels, as they are commonly known, have ripped their flesh in Shropshire with a style of music which is a blend of many aspects. With a driving bass, a hallmark drum section with a melodic, yet sometimes psycho frenetic guitar, which warms a by
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Ebony Tower
This is the message from the vanguard of the new prog movement, it's time to stand up and be counted.
Wilson McQueen and Ebony Tower start the ignition sequence.
Eddie & The Hotrods
In 1975 four teenage kids were signed to "Island Records" , they called themselves "Eddie and the Hot Rods" and they went on to tour the world and produce four top forty hits 'Live at the Marquee, Quit this town, I might be lying, Teenage Depression
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Eddy Morton
With 11 albums, more than 200 festival appearances and gigs at over 1000 venues to his name, you could be forgiven for thinking that Eddy Morton has probably achieved all he could wish for his musical career. You would be wrong because, as anyone th
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Edgeway
Edgeway were formed in 2001 by Lucy Gill and Jared Bryant in a newly built studio deep in the Wyre Forest. Drawing on common musical influences, ranging diversely from Massive Attack, Crosby, Stills n Nash & Young & the late Eva Cassidy, the
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Edition
Two northerners, a scottsman and a spaniard...it can only end in tears, and beers. This London 4 piece embark on a pre single return to the midlands in August/September 2006
Editors
The four members of EDITORS are the first to admit that they are not from the rock 'n' roll centres of the UK. Vocalist Tom Smith is from Stroud, guitarist Chris Urbanowicz is from Nottingham whilst drummer Ed Lay is from Ipswich and bass player Russ
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Eels
EELS is an ever-changing lineup of musicians that play the songs of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Oliver Everett, also known as E, who grew-up in Virginia but now lives in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles, CA. Sometimes it's jus
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Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster
V.v intense.
The Times - The most exciting new band of the year 5 / 5
Kerrang - Sheer unashamed majesty 4 / 5. Time Out
Rocksound - Buy this album now. Priceless 4˝ / 5
Q - There's a dedication here that can't be faked 4 / 5.
Einstellung
"Einstellung take the Krautrock simplicity of early Neu!, add the noise and dynamics of My Bloody Valentine and create something enormous that envelops your soul." - Emma Lilley (Media Assassin/The Fly)
Birmingham based 'Einstellung' are Steve Hou
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El Presidente
Every eleven years, the old is replaced by the new. NOW PAY ATTENTION: In 1955 there was Rock and Roll. In 1966 there was Psychedelia. In 1977 there was Punk In 1988 there was Acid House... ...and in 1999 there was EL PRESIDENTE THE SECRET REVOLUTION
Electric Dreams
Remember the days of leg warmers, deeley boppers, rah rah skirts and shoulder pads? When big hair and power dressing were essential and when real men wouldn't be seen out without their make-up!
With more moves than a Rubik's cube, book Electric Dre
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Electric Heroin
With a list of influences including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Bees, and the Doves, Electric Heroin have crafted their own style of music and its already attracting knowing glances from the right people. No two songs sound the same, and yet som
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Electric Mouth
Electric Mouth is James Metcalf (vocals, guitar) Josh Shinner (bass, vocals) Tom Hopwood (guitar, vocals) and George Wilson (drums). And by pumping the pulse of rock back into the clogging indie veins, Electric Mouth try to create a sound that's been
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Electric Shed
Veterans of the West Midlands music scene, the three members of Electric Shed have been playing together in various line-ups of various styles for twenty years, including blues, folk, indie, rock and psychedelic. The band consists of Pete Holder (lea
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Elle Diablo
Formed through their passion for music,
Elle Diablo are a diverse group, driven by their love to perform.
Musically their powerful style combines soaring vocals and melodies, with hard hitting rhythms, and deep sinking hooks.
Their fast-paced, h
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Emiliana Torrini
Following on from her critically acclaimed sets 'Love In The Time Of Science' and her first for Rough Trade 'Fisherman's Woman', the forthcoming 'Me And Armini' sees her working once again with her long time producer/collaborator Dan Carey resulting
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Emilie Autumn
Her theatrical stage show is a sexy circus of glam-rock burlesque, backed by a scantily-clad girl band known as the Bloody Crumpets...
It can only be Emilie Autumn...!
Courtney Love's "anarchy violinist" returns to the stage and is keeping th
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Empire
A five piece Rock band from the Midlands who showed enormous potential in the late 80's. Well rehearsed tight and original songs played with heart and guts.
Line up: Sean Love on vocals( later joined Rattlesnake Kiss)
Dave Wasson on Guitar( now wit
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Empire State
4 piece rock band from birmingham !! if you like the foo's or nirvana get listenin to their tunes!
Epsilon Red
"Epsilon Red do the whole indie/rock thing in their own inimitable style; brash, wordy and chunky! Combining energetic guitar chords, sensitive drumming and resourceful bass..."
Eric Bell Band
Eric Bell - world renowned guitarist and co-founder and first Thin Lizzy guitarist.
Played on Thin Lizzy's first three albums.
Has worked with such legends as Rory Gallagher, Noel Redding, etc.
His band of the last 15 years is the Eric Bell Band w
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Erja Lyytinen & Her Band
Certain musicians possess the ability to move your soul and make you smile all at the same time. Erja Lyytinen happens to be one of them. Recently ranked among the top five guitar players in Finland, this rising young talent has established herself i
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Escape From Alcatraz
T.A.G. Artists present:
Escape from Alcatraz
Escape from Alcatraz are a 3-piece rock act from the midlands.
Based in Kidderminster the band is made up of:-
LEE (21) - Guitars / backing vocals
ANDY (20) - Vocals / vocals
DAVE (22) - Drums
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Ethel Vince
Ethel Vince was formed in 2001 to play acoustic rock covers and originals. The band's name comes from amalgamating the street names of where the two band members live in Smethwick. Please contact us if you would like Ethel Vince to play at your ven
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Everett
Everett are a talented foursome from the West Midlands. This Indie Rock band are building quite a fanbase and are rocking the myspace music world.
Every1Else
A four piece Indie/Rock outfit from the Birmingham area.
Evile
Evile are a Thrash Metal outfit from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire in the UK.
Founded by old school friends Matt Drake and Ben Carter, and after playing with different guitarists and bass players for a year or so, Matt's brother Ol was asked to j
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Evolution Of Man
We are a 4 piece stoner rock band from Worcestershire, We want to feed the world stoner rock.. resist the mong spark a CHONG
Exit Calm
Exit Calm release new single "Hearts and Minds" on May 3rd, followed by self-titled debut album on May 17th 2010.
"with ragged vocals and swathes of widescreen guitar effects reminiscent of early Verve, south Yorkshire's four-piece Exit Calm have
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Exploder
In a musical era dominated by manufactured pop/metal and bleeding-heart
emo depressives, Exploder enter the foray to bring melodic brutally heavy
metal to the masses and inject some much needed rock 'n roll spirit back
to the dancefloors
Fall Out Boy
When he was a little boy, Fall Out Boy bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz enjoyed reading "Curious George," "Babar" and Richard Scarry books, but his favorite children's book was "The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf. The story, about a giant bull who
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Fallen Are The Famous
We are a 5 piece band comprising of Two Guitarists, Bass player, Drummer, and a Lead singer. We play only our own original material. The band members are:
Becky - Lead Vocals
Dave - Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Wes - Bass Guitar
Jel - Lead Guitar
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Fallen Ground
A four piece band who play heavy metal influenced by Sabbath, metallica, Zeppelin, trivium, queens of stone age and others. Fast energetic sets, formed over three years ago and giging on a regular basis all over the country.
Falling Home
We're a Midland's based band, with a really fresh, acoustic rock sound. We play powerful, guitar driven melodies with lyrics that people can relate to.
We don't try to imitate anyone else, instead we
combine our different musical influences to cr
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Fallout
Fall Out Are A Underground Band On The Way Up In Birmingham's Local Music Industry. With Their Mix Of Blues, Rock And Melodic Vocals. Comprising Of Three Members: Stacey On Lead Vocals, Marc On Lead Guitar And Griffin On Bass. All Three People Are In
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Family Force 5
Family Force 5 uses elements of hip hop music, post-hardcore, alternative rock, punk rock, and club oriented crunk, crunkcore, electropunk, electronica and nu metal with positive, party lyrics in their music.
This year, the band are releasing
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Far-Cry
A rock band born in Birmingham with good melodies worked into great catchy songs and all with a hard edge. They're a bit like.....I can't think of anyone really so just go and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. It won't be long before this
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FasyLive
- Band to bring Maldivian magic to the Midlands this weekend -
This Saturday (15th August), Maldivian rock band FasyLive will be playing on the Monarch Beach in Birmingham, a unique 'urban beach' located in the city centre.
Hailed as the bigges
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Fat Daddy
classic rock cover band. ac/dc, iron maiden, guns n roses, ccr, motorhead, chilli peppers, the cult, bon jovi, black sabbath....many more.
Father Teds
The Father Teds are the Midlands Premier Irish/Pop/Rock covers band who have been established over 12 years www.myspace.com/fatherteds
Fear Without Reason
Fear Without Reason are a Wolverhampton UK based Rock Band. Bringing together experience from a number of now disbanded groups and genres (Android Angels, City 13, Somewhere Inbetween) to create a sound that reflects the attitudes of its members. Hav
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FeedBack
FeedBack have being through many changes since they formed at Xmas 2004. They have lost members, gained new memebers and lost the members then. However now we are a Solihull 4 piece rock band, ready to blow the minds of the boring Birmingham Public!!
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Feverdogg
FEVERDOGG is a rock band formed in Birmingham in early 2008. Since forming they have worked hard, gigging around the UK to build a loyal and growing fan base leading to them landing support slots for The Mexicolas and Albert Lee. They draw inspirat
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Figment
Figment are Sandy, Harvey and Chris: Bristol's own glam stoner, punk version of The Stones. They formed during an A-Level Psychology experiment in 2003: Chris heard about a talented bass player called Sandy and thought it would be cool to have a girl
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Fillmore Gears
Brand new groovy hard rock four-piece from the Midlands. Explosive hard rock 4-piece wowing audiences since 2006 with their blend of rock, metal and punk.
Final Redemption
First formed in 1999 as part of a youth club project, FR have been plying their trade in and around the Midlands for the past three years. Originally a five-piece, we've worked hard to create a distinctive sound and to promote ourselves in the area.
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Finch
Finch's first full-length album "What It Is To Burn" (2002) not only went gold, but helped mold a new genre of music while doing so. Not comfortable to sit and stagnate, the band has matured artistically and continues to push boundaries. With their n
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Fireswitch
Birmingham based four-piece FIRESWITCH stand alone, boldly between genres. Lethal injections of bass and guitar led metal drive forward expressive and dynamic songs that basically defy your usual pigeonholes and with an innovative use of electric vi
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Firstborn
Firstborn : Established and exciting touring band with airplay on Radio One's Rock & Zane Lowe shows. Praised by Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Rock Sound and Classic Rock magazines.
"You'll wonder where Firstborn have been all your life" Kerrang!
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Fistful of Dynamite
An alternative funk rock jam band based in Birmingham.
Members of the band
Seb Maynard Francis - Drums
Tom Ford - Guitar
Dave Billingham - Keybaords/Synths
Ash Trigg - Bass Guitar
Craig Hope - Lead Vocals
Dale Maycock - Addit. Vocals
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Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch have been pummeling audiences since the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, The Way of the Fist. With their hit single "The Bleeding" pulverizing the Active rock charts and MTV2's Headbanger's Ball, the album ha
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Flat Stanley
"Awesome!They'll blow your socks off!" - Ben Turner, BBC Radio WM
"All dreadlocks & didgeridoos, oh yes, 'ave it!" - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio "
Passionate,powerful & psychedelic, having played over 300 gigs across the UK and Europe FLAT ST
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Flood Of Red
Glaswegian six-piece Flood of Red are emo, screamo post-hardcore rockers whose energy and emotion is accompanied by hints of classic metal heard in their bass and percussion parts. Their experiments with synthesizers and electronic effects give them
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Flylow
Helsinki/Finland based FLYLOW has been in existence for a little over three years, however in its current format a bit over 12 months. In that time frame the band has gone from strength to strength. After a couple of years working the stars and bars
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Forty Nine Acres
Formed by four friends in early 2004 Forty Nine Acres takes inspiration from bands such as The Killers, Oasis and Snow Patrol. All tracks are written by the lead singer Stuart Bowmer and we play only our own music, no covers.
Blending Indie vibes,
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Free Control
Free Control brings together five determined musicians with the intention of making music . Their aim is to make music that inspires them personally, and create an amazing live experience for their audience. Explosive sounds, fluid melodies and intri
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Funky Skunk
Funky Skunk are a seven piece band comprising of:-
Roger Roberts on keyboards and vocals,
Brian Marr on guitar and vocals,
Graham Clarke on bass and vocals,
Dave Gibbon on drums,
Martin Lewis on trumpet,
Chris Barmby on saxophone
Robin Baer
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Funky Wrench
Funky Wrench is a covers band, playing songs that they like, from The Darkness, to the Kinks, to U2.
They have played in a number of different bands before, totalling up to three of four hundred gigs between them. Over the past year and a half, they
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Fused
Mature and hard working rock band covering the great rock anthems of the last 4 decades. From Free to the Foo fighters this five piece band stamp there mark on these great songs and make them their own.
Gamble Gamble
Worcester based band formed in late 06. Influences include Pixies, Sonic Youth, Pavement, Shellac & The Fall etc
Gang of Four
Gang Of Four is one of the most radical, and radically important, rock groups of the last 30 years. With Andy Gill slashing away on guitar while Jon King declaimed over the top about love as disease or the torture of prisoners in Northern Ireland l
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Gatefold
Around a nucleus of intricate and spatial guitar, Gatefold create a unique, thought provoking sound with memorable hooks that force listeners to delve deep into the musical and lyrical content.
Gauge
Formed only this year, gauge quickly realised they were on to something good and recorded their first two songs in April. Building on a strong sound influenced by everyone from Pearl Jam to slayer, a full set of songs was quickly achieved (but wit
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Gay Joe
Gay Joe previously Jaygo are a four piece band from Birmingham and have been together for around 2 years playing the usual muso pubs in Brum.
Genesis In The Cage
Genesis In the Cage is a Genesis revival band based in South East England,
though we play all over the country and Europe.
We play classic tracks, and some less obvious ones, from the Peter Gabriel years and early Phil Collins period.
Our current
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Georgie Fame and the Three Line Whip
This unique combo consists of Georgie Fame, whose lengthy career is well documented, and his two sons, Tristan and James, both of whom are fully fledged members of Dad's legendary band - "The Blue Flames".
The trio has practised and played togethe
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GI Joseph
G.I.Joseph is a Rock Punk band currently based in the West Midlands. A three piece outfit, they regularly play venues in and around the West Midlands area, building a steady following as they go. Mat Bass Guitar and Lead vocals Mark Guitar and Backin
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Glass-Garage
band from Rugeley and one member from cannock. We are all 16 years of age on todays date (09/08/05). We hav been a band for over a year and play fast, hard, catchy music.
Glen Matlock
Glen Matlock needs little introduction and is most famous for been the original Sex Pistols bassist who was responsible for most of the music for the bands songs. Matlock then left the band in 1977, but continued to work with Johnny Rotten on the ban
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Goats Dont Shave
Goats Don't Shave first formed in Smethwick in 1983 with a line-up featuring Ian the Goat on vocals, Ewan Watters - guitar, Richard Edwards - bass, George Russell - drums, Anthony Goldrick and Neil Fanthom - keyboards. Over the folowing six years th
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Gone Wrong Robot
we are gone wrong robot we hail from stratford-upon-avon.
there are 5 instrumentalists in robot: guitarist brothers Dan &Tom, bassist McDaanger, drummerist Boyzy & piano and vocal instrumentalist Village.
we play music in the genre of:
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Gong
Gong is a progressive space-rock band formed and led by Daevid Allen of Soft Machine in the late 60s.
They're best known for the Radio Gnome Trilogy; Flying Teapot, Angel's Egg, and You.
They are currently working on a brand new, forward-lookin
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Governors of California
Alt pop rock 3 piece from birmingham check out our website for more info.....
www.myspace.com/governorsofcalifornia
Grand Union Revival
"Formed in 2006, this remarkable three-piece group from Birmingham play Southern-Fried balls-to-the-wall US Rock with British twist."
Green Bay
GREEN BAY The Only Fully live Tribute To GREEN DAY
Green Bay comes across as tight, powerful and full of in-your-face energy, just the way modern punk music is supposed to be played.
Greenwood Park
WE ARE GREENWOOD PARK! we are a rock band from the midlands playing loud modern rock and roll. The driving force behind the band has always been our live performances, we strive to put on a awesome show every time we hit the stage. It has to be seen!
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Groove Monkeys (The)
The Groove Monkeys are a lively party covers band guaranteed to impress. From modern hits to older classics the Groove Monkeys will keep you entertained. Robbie, U2, Franz Ferdinand, the Kaiser Chiefs, the Chili Peppers, the Beatles, the Police, the
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Grumpy Man
Miserablist DJ massive playing Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Richard Hawley, and Bonnie Tyler.
Guile
A four piece band from a typical small town in the Midlands. Their music, however, is far removed from the typical. Their music assaults the listener with affirmative, emphatic lyrics set to pure rock and roll.
You need a black heart to thrive in
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Gundogs
we are gundogs ...There's four of us...we come from Birmingham...we are now...we are tomorrow...we are...........
gundogs
"Absolutely sensational band!" Kerrang! Radio
2006 is the Chinese year of the dog...or should that be gundogs? Compared to
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Gunnrunner
4 piece classic and southern rock blues band-last 12 months has seen a consolidated band putting together a comprehensive set list and being well recieved-derbyshire/worcestershire/shropshire and west mids
Gunrunner
GUNRUNNER ROCK/TEXAS BLUES 4 PIECE-EMMA-VOCALS,STEVE-GUITAR,MAL-BASS,PAUL DRUMS-COVERS FROM 70,S TO PRESENT DAY AND OWN MATERIAL WHICH HAS BEEN WELL RECIEVED AT ALL VENUES PLAYED."THIS BAND ROCKS IT UP IN FINE STYLE" STEVE MUSIC CITY
Guns 2 Roses
G2r are the uk's no 1 and fastest growing gnr tribute!
The only tribute to guns n' roses to be recomended by a guns n' roses member - the one and only steven adler!!
These guys rock!!! Check em out!!!
Gwyn Ashton
Gwyn Ashton's one-man-band solo show is a blend of alternative blues and swamp boogie, all played on his resonator, lap-slide, 12 & 6-string guitars, harmonica and a homemade foot stomp board. Not only influenced by the likes of Hendrix and the o
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Half Man Half Biscuit
Simply put, HMHB are one of England's biggest and best cult bands, armed with 11 albums
worth of songs and championed by the late great John Peel, this band bring a
blend of tongue-in-cheek Northern wit, with melodic and high energy indie
folk
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Halifax
...not the bank, an emo pop-punk rock band signed to Drive Thru Records.
Hampton Street
Named after the street that houses the famous Madhouse Rehearsal rooms, Hampton Street have come a long way in a very short space of time.
Formed in December of 2005, James Merrix (drums) and Steven Whittington (lead vocals) merged with the except
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Hamsters
The Hamsters
Over 3,500 concerts, 19 years together, a mailing list exceeding 20,000 and a website which receives 1,000 visitors a day: the guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters (the band's name being taken from the Sex Pistols, who used it when
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Hangman
After a ten year split, hangman have reformed - and bigger and better than ever. For fans of classic rock like free bad company zeppelin its a must.
Hardcore Jollies
Big phat grooves from this highly eclectic original Funk/fusion 6 piece band.
Harriets Initials
Dom Ganderton - Guitar & Vocals
Dan Katri - Bass & backup vocals
Dan Griffin - Guitar & backup Vocals
Giovanni Desogus - Drums
as well as all being under 16 years old, and having a big fan base, these guys have been rocking the midl
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Have A Go Hero
While Have A Go Hero's sound has been compared to bands such as the Get Up Kids, Brand New and Jimmy Eat World, the band is quick to sidestep the 'emo' tag, drawing influences from the likes of the Smashing Pumpkins and the Cure, and crafting their o
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Hawkwind
The great granddaddies of psych-rock are traveling through time and space to bring their classic sound to a new generation.
Seeing the band is probably best described as "mind expanding". Proponents of psychedelic music, or acid rock, since their
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Headless Cross
Midlands based Headless Cross started life nearly 4 years ago when guitarist Dave Silver broke free from previous band commitments to start his own band. The band set about writing material and playing gigs. After nearly a year and a half the band fi
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Heavens Basement
Born from the five corners of the UK in 2008 with a sole ambition between them; to reach the summit of their potential and to be regarded alongside the bands that inspired them.
Heaven's Basement are about evolution, growth and reaching new height
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Hells Bells
Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all over the UK as well as Holland,Germany and Ireland. If you love AC/DC then you'll love their high energy performance - a show not to be missed.
Helzuki
Helzuki are a London based 'piano-rock' band, defying the stereotype that goes with the tag. Combining classically trained piano, powerful female vocals, driving bass lines and white knuckle drumming, Helzuki have forged their own unique sound, one t
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Hentai
Formed in spiraling faceless Britain on the turn of century, brainstormed within the cave-in of social harmony a formation of bleak truths. They were fed up of the re-hashed formalized head banging churned out of the media machines, they were sick of
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Heresy
Now a five piece band from the midlands with a love for Rock/Metal.Heresy comes to you with their own brand of music.
Hey Monday
In an era where most bands stumble through their formative years waiting for success to find them, more likely the product of a lucky break than a hard-fought breakthrough, Hey Monday dare to be different. Luck? Save it for a band who needs it - this
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Highway 5
Stripped back classic rock played with passion. Highway 5's original material is difficult to pigeonhole, it is raw, edgy, individual and unique combining many styles including rock, americana, blues and even a touch of funk.
Highway 5 are a clas
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Highway Dave & The Varmints
"I like your sound, it's a mix of Honky-tonk, the Burritos and the Byrds" - when Albert Lee gives a compliment like that, you just gotta take notice. Add the spirit of Johnny Cash and a dash of Worcestershire sauce and you'll have some idea what thes
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Highway Dave and The Varmints
"I like your sound, it's a mix of Honky-tonk, the Burritos and the Byrds" - when Albert Lee gives a compliment like that, you just gotta take notice. Add the spirit of Johnny Cash and a dash of Worcestershire sauce and you'll have some idea what the
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Hinterland
Hinterland are a three piece rock band hailing from the gun capital, Nottingham city. Please see http://myspace.com/hinterlandrock for all up to date info on the band.
Hoden Lane
Four piece from Evesham/Cheltenham/Liverpool!! Harmonic and catchy tunes with witty and raw lyrics, Hoden Lane have been together only 10 months and have already supported The Rifles at The Gloucester Guildhall, a first demo was recorded in the summe
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Hollow
Top West Midlands Rock Covers Band 'Hollow' will Head Line the Saturday's Nights Entertainment
A superb mixture of Classic Rock and up to date Rock Covers.
Queen - Gary Moore - Bryan Adams - Oasis - Darkness - Thin Lizzy - ZZ Top Black Crowes - Bl
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Hot City Nights
The uks premier rock/pop/tribute show
an explosive show covering rock/pop anthams
this show is a rock/pop/tribute show featuring
tributes to Queen,Meatloaf and Tina turner the show
also covers material by darkness ,bonjovi,
free,surviver,pol
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Hot For Teacher
A four piece rock covers band based in and around Northamptonshire covering classic rock songs from the last 35 years, from UFO to Ozzy and more. A power charged live performance every time!
Hot Red Chili Peppers
excellent new chilis band on the scene, pls check out myspace
Hot Wyred
Hailing from the Wyre Forest area, that hotbed of musical talent and describing themselves as a "Rock Band For The People", HotWyred was formed in March 2008 by five experienced musicians who wanted to get back to playing good rocking songs that ever
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Hotroxx
HotRoxx are a female fronted rock band which formed in 2004. The band was founded by two ex-members of Onyx. The type of music is mainly rock based including original material and songs from Judas Priest, ACDC, Led Zepllin, The Sweet and many more.
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HotWyred
Hailing from the Wyre Forest area, that hotbed of musical talent, winners of Wyverm FM's 2009 Battle of the Bands covers band contest, and describing themselves as a "Rock Band For The People", HotWyred was formed in March 2008 by five experienced mu
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House of Alice
Now that 2006 is well under way, our 5 piece line-up is now feeling firmly established after well over 150 gigs together. During recent months we have found time to drop one or two different covers into our set but more importantly we have also been
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Howard Bragen
Howard Bragen is a singer,a guitar player and vocalist.His musical style ranges from jazz and blues to fusion and classic rock and soul. He's made 3 Albums to date and has another due for release on New Fuse Records in 2007. Although a veteran of the
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Hunky Dorey
This is a fantastic new, young, fresh band that offer great rock, indie and acoustic sounds.
The guys write their own songs aswell as performing cover versions adapted to their great unique style.
They are 16 year olds with great talent, they hav
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I/O EARTH
I/O Earth's debut album, featuring the vocal talents of Steve Balsamo, has received amazing reviews worldwide. Birmingham's break out band of 2009, 10 piece band and "genre defying" music
Ian Hunter
Ian Hunter's musical pedigree should require no explanation, but, for the uninitiated, the primer is as follows.
Born in Oswestry, Shropshire and fuelled musically by the likes of Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, Ian Hunter Patterson played in
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Ian McNabb
Ian McNabb is known both for his work as leader and songwriter-in-chief of the Icicle Works in the 1980s, and his critically-acclaimed solo career throughout from the early 1990s to date. He has also played with musicians as diverse as Ringo Starr, C
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Ian Taylor
Ian Taylor is a very talented singer/guitarist from Cheshire/Staffordshire with a history of playing in bands, session work, Studio work, producing, writing and now performing solo cover shows up and down the country in various venues small and large
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Ida Red
Ida Red present a fusion of original material and songs from artists and genres covering a diverse spectrum from Melanie to Metallica and Traditional Folk through Blues and R&B to Hard Rock, all performed in their own unique and unconventional st
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Identity Crisis
A 5 piece rock band performing classic & contemporary rock covers, plus some self-written. Featuring Worcestershire's "Young Musician of the Year" 2004 on lead guitar.
Imogens Kiss
Imogen's Kiss are the remaining fragments of bands gone by. Formed by Adam Wilson (vocals/guitar) and Paul Dawson (guitar/backing vocals) in early 2006, they we're joined by Dave Harris (bass) and Kev Fowler (drums). They are driven by their common p
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Imurno
Imurno are a three piece rock band with a powerful sound. Equiped with enthusiasm and an inspiring ability to entertain, the band have earnt themselves the title as one of the best bands in the midlands area. They formed in 2003 and have since played
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In The Flesh - A Tribute to Pink Floyd
With stunning renditions of Pink Floyd tracks from the albums The Piper at the Gates of Dawn through to A Saucerful of Secrets, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, In The Flesh are an accomp
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Indie Shenanigans
Four piece male band covering Indie/Rock such as Kings of Leon, The Killers, U2, Bloc Party, Fratelis, Kaiser Chiefs, The Police, Bryan Adams, Editors, The Cure etc etc
Inferno
Inferno are building a reputation as a powerful and unforgettable live band and continue to keep turning heads every time they play with their brand of modern catchy hard hitting rock/metal.
Raised on a steady diet of Queens of the Stone Age, Moto
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Innerworkings
Innerworkings has been around since September of 2005 and plays all original music. Band members are Brad Steddom (Lead Vocals / Guitar), Heath "Tate" Johnson (Backing Vocals / Guitar), Dennis Chilton (Backing Vocals / Bass) and Dustin Schmid (Drums
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Inoffensive
Inoffensive is a 'high energy' rock covers band based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The band is very popular on the local pub circuit around Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands and regularly play Biker Rallies and parties.
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Insanity Project
Formed in late January 2004 after Matt and Benji both posted on the same heavymetal website looking for a band, Insanity Project have spent the last two years getting tight, writing songs, doing gigs and making their 7 song demo which has been availa
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Interflare
we're 3 guys who just wanna play our stuff and for people to enjoy a good show. we have been together for about three years and produced a wide range of our own material, no covers. you could say our influence has come from listening to many differen
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Intoxica
The band has been influenced by The Gun Club, The Breeders, The Chameleons, The Jesus Lizard, surf guitar music and garage rock/metal generally. You will hear songs about escaping small towns, global paranoia, girls and thrills and things like that
Ion Storm
A 4 piece hard rock outfit from Worcester featuring:
"Metal" Mike on Bass and Vocals
"Ave" on Guitar
and "White haired" Ted on Drums.
The band play a mixture of Originals and Covers, 70's to date, ranging from The Who to metalica.
Ion Storm ha
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Island Three
Let us first start by saying a big HEYA!! We're a five-piece band from Birmingham. Between us we have a range of musical tastes: funk, rock, metal and progressive (to name a few). We hope some of that shows up in our music.
We've been busy over th
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Isor
ISOR formed in Chester in 1999, principle song writers Dave Merricks & Nick Hemingway have continued to develop their sound with each successive CD redefining the bands musical identity within the contemporary Metalcore scene ISOR originally a 3
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ItBites
IT BITES to re-form, record and tour
IT BITES are reuniting to record a new album and go on tour. The original line-up of John Beck on keyboards, drummer Bob Dalton, and bass player Dick Nolan, is to be completed by the addition of John Mitchell
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Izzy Skint
If you are into rock/blues and generally having a good time, this is the band to see. Izzy Skint play some great blues and rock standards but with a ZZ Top feel. From Pat Travers to Boxcar Willy and Howling Wolf to Gary Moore. You may even hear some
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Jackpike
We are a British 4-piece dark rock band, from Birmingham, in the UK. We play around the city on a regular basis. We also studied at The Birmingham Music Academy for two years and then The London Academy of Music for a year, learning about the music b
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Jacks Legacy
Jack's Legacy are a 4-piece rock/metal outfit from Wombourne. After taking some time off for exams and holidays, they are back on the circuit and ready to rock! It's members include:
Ben Hunt: Guitars
Kate Saunders: Vocals
Matt Dooner: Bass
Ste
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Jaded
Jaded is a Rock Tribute band that performs many of the best "classic rock" songs of the last forty years. It has evolved around the partnership of drummer Phil Smart and bass guitarist John Matthews. Both musicians share a wealth of experience in the
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Jake Stigers
After a successful solo acoustic tour of the UK at the end of last year taking in venues like Barfly and POP!, Jake returned in May with his full band and stormed the UK live music scene once again at venues like Live on the Park, The Cavern and The
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Jake Stigers and the Velvet Roots
Jake grew up in Idaho, singing in church choirs, absorbing his older brother's diverse record collection and learning the drums before setting out for New York to get involved in the rock n roll scene. He built up a strong fanbase gigging with band t
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Jazz Thrash Assassin
"Have to be seen to be believed..."
- Stephen Hudyba, Surface Festival
"A montage of musical musings, barrages of unsculpted noise"
- Kevyn Gammond, MAS records
"you guys are totally psycho, your sound is f!@$!@$#@%#$!^#Y^%$&@#$&$^*@#
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Jean Genie
Jean Genie perform an incredible tribute to David Bowie, complete with dazzling, flamboyant costumes and stunning effects. Critically acclaimed as the UK's top Bowie tribute, you'd be forgiven for thinking you are seeing the man himself.
Jefferson Starship
JEFFERSON STARSHIP ('The Next Generation' as it has colloquially come to be described, since JEFFERSON AIRPLANE co-founder PAUL KANTNER re-launched his vehicle for music & science fiction in January 1992)
Jewels
Female rock originals music.
Singer song writer - check out the mp3s on www.jewelsband.co.uk
gigged all over + festivals
soulful rock singer
Jilted Generation
The Jilted Generation: the world's ONLY Live (Full Band) tribute to The Prodigy!
Since their inception in early 2005, the energy and madness of the Jilted Generation has torn up venues and festivals across the UK and Europe. 2008 has seen the band
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Jimmy Coup
Jimmy Coup , of Coup De Grace and Andrew WK fame, hails from Los Angeles. Jimmy has shared the stage with a remarkable who's who of rock legend including Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, System of a Down, and Motley Crue.
Jimmy Griswold
Jimmy Griswold captures the style of the artist in any type of music he attacks, from the warm tones of
T-Bone Walker & BB King to the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck & Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Jimmy projects unparalleled energy and
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Jinja
Jinja hail from Birmingham, England. The city which has been home to many rock greats such as "Black Sabbath" & "Led Zeppelin".
Despite only forming in 2002, Jinja have performed at no less than 15 festivals, supported 'Thin Lizzy' on a leg o
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Jodi Lee Parker
Jodi Lee Parker are a four-piece guitar band, playing a style currently known as 'Indie-Disco Funkcore', due to lying somewhere in between indie, disco, funk and hardcore. Obviously.
All band members score highly on the sexiness scale, and if thi
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Joe Public
Formed in 2002 as a year-eight school band, the lads soon out-grew the confines of their school hall, and have now played over fifty gigs, including three times at Bristol University. They were the youngest ever band to play at Pilton Working Men's
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John Cubbin Band
Original blues rock numbers along with some rock classics. If you like Gary Moore, Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton - you will love this band! Their pounding rhythm insists you keep dancing and their jaw dropping playing leaves you breathless.
John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett
John Otway is a witty and insightful songwriter and is only now beginning to achieve the recognition he has always deserved. As a duo Otway and Barrett are best known for their somewhat bizarre two-man rock numbers, with Otway's vocals fronting Barre
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John Q Public
John Q Public is the brand new name for the established Cardiff punk rock band May Contain Nuts.
To date the band have played 350+ shows including festivals, a tour of Germany and have played along side many established acts such as The Misfits, T
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Juicy Lucy
In the beginning there was a band called The Misunderstood. Hailed in the late sixties as pioneers of the psychedelic movement by the likes of Pink Floyd, their cause had been championed by John Peel who discovered them whilst he was working as a DJ
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Juliana Down
The Juliana Down, a four piece alternative rock band, which originated from Nuneaton, Coventry in the summer of 2004.
With an ever-changing style and drive The Juliana Down are a cut above the rest, with original material showing the bands di
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Junction
top indie rock covers band killers ,oasis, stereophonics , razorlight,kings of leon and many more .
Junkyard Morning
Junkyard Morning: Formed 15th August 2007 and the result of a desire to form a band capable of taking acoustic ideas to where they needed to be and bringing them to the world. Stefan knew that his songs needed something else...they needed drums (Dave
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Just Norris
Just Norris, are an indie/acoustic/hiphop/ partially reggae band from Leicester, UK. 5 young members with broad minds.
any music we listen to is inputted into the writing of our songs somehow
heres a review from our summer sundae gig:
"Midday a
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Justin Willis
Early Years: Justin Willis is a Midlands based songwriter, singer, performer and musician and plays a variety of instruments. He is an accomplished guitarist, bassist, pianist and drummer as well as being an experienced Producer and Engineer
Karma Truffle
Karmatruffle is a band with something to say. Signed to the Ectomusic label after only six months together, Karmatruffle has been delighting audiences up and down the country with its raw brand of sixties-influenced power pop. The band's first singl
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Katatonia
A continuation of the heaviness, depth & atmosphere of their previous album, 'Night Is the New Day' waltzes between prog moments, doom, folk & the classic melodic anthems that are the staple of Katatonia's uncompromising sound, completed by t
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Katy Lied
With a sound that carries a blast of Southern California in 1970 filtered through Northern England Katy Lied emerged in 2008 with their debut album Late Arrival. The title track immediately became a feature of the BBC Radio 2 airwaves propelling the
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Kertal
Kertal are here and ready to rock!
We're here to have some fun and make some music, our quintet play good and proper rock, ignoring the emo and indie fashions.
remember, dont drink and derive folks!
Kid British
Their music is said to sound like a stretchy, goo-ey mixture of The Specials...Outkast.....Madness.....De La Soul.....Gorillaz....The Streets and Blur. At a time when musicians take music way too seriously - these boys are gonna put the fun back into
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Kid Klumsy
Lock up your grannies! Fun, Energetic punk rock tomfoolery from Leicestershire.
Killer Yogi
West Midlands based melodic rock band (with varied styles)... would love to see every one of you at their gigs!
KillinZoe
A chance meeting of two old friends in a rock club in Birmingham , led to the formation of Birmingham's favourite glam / punk rock n rollers , Killin' Zoe.
Wez and Richie's meeting in XL's night club in early '98 and their boredom with percussi
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Kim Marklew Band
features former members of Phil Colins, Eric Clapton and Billy Idol bands.
Knockout Ned
"Renowned live energetic performances" - LIQ Fanzine.
Birmingham punk rock five piece performing their own tunes, and the odd cover for good measure. Having gone a year since their first performance, Knockout Ned have pushed themselves further forw
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Koobars Law
Dark and edgy rock n roll played with gusto and charisma from a group who clearly enjoy playing as much as the crowd enjoyed their performance. Urgent, blues-infused riffs, punchy beats and a driving vocal powered the band through a set of well-writ
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Koser
An original 4-piece rock band from Brum. The band are Jon Lane - guitar, Jez Arnold - Bass, Craig Simcox - Drums and Koser - vocals. Oozing talent, all the members subscribe to a simple ethic - anything goes so long as it grooves. This is a heavily b
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Krazylegz
Krazylegz are a band that loves to give classic rock and R'n'B covers their own special treatment.
Kubb
KUBB are Harry, Dom, Adj and Tilley - and this is their story.
Born in Liverpool, Harry left for Tobago aged four where he began playing the recorder, clarinet and classical guitar in a youth music orchestra. He returned to England 13 years later
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L.O.S.T.
Hi all, we formed in mid 2008. We are born and bred in Rugeley. We are mainly a pop punk/ rock band but keep your ears open because who knows we might throw a few suprises in. Our main aim is to make something memorable, which means that we take extr
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Ladies In The Radiator
"Ladies in the Radiator formed in a pub lounge from a collective love of the Pixies in early 2004. The South Birmingham based musical noise conglomerate consists of Thom Foley (guitars, vox, pianos), Chris Ummitgast (bass, harmonica), McAdam Hogshaw
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Laszlo's Diary
Laszlo's Diary is a contemporary Acoustic Band, which can range from a 3 piece to a 5 piece, depending on who can make it..lol
The usual suspects are: ReggieRareBreed on guitars/vocals, Ali Rhodes female vocalist, Stu Henri on Slide guitar/vocals, P
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Laura Bazell
Laura Bazell is a newcomer to the music scene but has already created a stir in Naples where she is currently finishing her debut album with the record label "Sonora". Her mix of unforgettable melodies, exposed lyrics and "a voice overloaded with e
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Lazlow
Lazlow are an auspicious four piece act from Wolverhampton who have been touring and recording relentlessly over the past year. With bass player anoop dattani, drummer jon jewkes, singer mat partridge and guitarist lee vanes lining up the bands melo
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Lazy J
Lazy J are a four piece band from the Midlands. Their music is a clear and
defined fusion of funk, blues and rock that draws influence from a range of
artists such as Led Zeppelin, George Clinton, Jane's Addiction, James Brown
and Reef.
Having pl
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Leadbeater 60
The band is named atfer a block of flats in walsall west midlands. Band mate pete used to live there. All the lads in the band are from Walsall and have palyed many gigs to a wide audience. they have recorded 2 Cd's and won many local competitions. A
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Leatherpig
Leather pig are one of this countries best live bands rising through the Birmingham scene and taking on a country hungry for a big new rock act.
They mix Punkrock with a Hardcore edge and a huge slice of metal, they are fast, frantic and in-your-fac
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Led Bib
With a Mercury Music Prize nomination under their belt for their latest release Sensible Shoes this band really is firing on all cylinders.
The band are not just some Johnny-come-latelies however, their Mercury nomination was for their fourth album.
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Liberation Works
Liberation Works are quickly becoming recognised as the new name on the circuit with their modern approach to Country, Blues Rock & Roll.
The band formed together with the intention of creating a whole new style of music with influences ranging
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licksntrix
Licksntrix are a 5 Pease band from the Birmingham area playing classic rock covers
Covering all types of tastes from red hot chilli peppers. Zutons. Bad Company. Cream. Joe Walsh.
Likuid Blu
A good 'n' rocking five piece playing a rich and varied collection of popular anthems, old and new.
likuidblu
A fresh 5-piece band playing 50s classics through to modern day hits, including Kaiser Chiefs, White Stripes, Strokes, Chili Peppers, Police, Rolling Stones, Franz Ferdinand, and Scissor Sisters. Available for pubs, bars, clubs, birthdays, weddings,
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Limeshark
This four piece Rock outfit met up and formed in Spalding,Lincolnshire in 2003 but all originate from the North London/Hertfordshire area except for the man at the drums who hails from Argentina.
LIMESHARK play an interesting mixture of rock that ec
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Liquid Remedy
Liquid Remedy are a three piece band from the midlands. Playing together for two years now, they have travelled the length of the country, and astounded audiences nationwide with their huge wall of sound and driving enthusiasm.
Check out their ha
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Lisa Fitzgibbon
'If you took the sexiness of Charlene Spiteri, the angst of Natalie Merchant and the vocal range of Eddie Reader, you'd have a pretty good idea of what to expect from Lisa Fitzgibbon. '
- Cora Wade, WightVibe
UK based, Australian singer/ songwrit
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LiveWire
Live/Wire is The AC/DC Tribute show. The unique six man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, are back to "Walk All Over U/K" in 2009, bringing a tour even bigger, better and louder than before. Complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and o
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Lockdown
The Black Country's newest and most exciting "real" rock band! 5 Piece act with an extensive set of cover songs and originals. This quality group will not disapoint any fan of real guitar rock music.
Locus Of Control
A four-piece rock band from Crickhowell, Powys.
They have toured with Goldfinger, thisGirl,Antihero, X is Loaded and Midasuno. They have shared stages with Biffy Clyro, Sikth, Hondo Maclean, Raging Speedhorn, Queen Adreena, Colour Of Fire, Jetplan
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Long Day Gone
A brand new band with a sublime pedigree, Long Day Gone has the sounds and looks to start a new chapter in Britains music industry. Their set is truly outstanding showing off their song writing talents having the depth and character to blow the mind
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Loose Joints
loose joints are a classic rock band from the west midlands. this band are going places.
Low Profile
An all-male, five-piece band playing a variety of rock and pop covers - as well as the odd soul one here and there - from the 1960's to the present day. The majority of numbers are guitar-based, and are complemented by excellent lead (see if you can
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Lucid
LuCiD
BIOGRAPHY
Lucid are a four piece indie/pop band based in Walsall. The band was formed early in 2004 and have been progressing and improving ever since.
In the summer of 2005, Lucid had a single released in local stores including Virg
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Lulu Bett
Birmingham based 5 piece playing original material, formed late 2004. Influences include, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, Eric Clapton, The Beatles (of course), Peter Gabriel.
tuneful with a rock edge, great melodies, evocative lyrics and thoughtful ar
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Lunar Mile
Female Fronted Classic Modern Rock With Attitude.
LunarMile's style is unique, yet contains clear rock influences from bands from Pink Floyd, Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles to Queen, No Doubt and Muse. The resulting mix is a breathta
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Lyxz De Luxe
There surely cannot be a more misunderstood album in the late '80's as the Lyxz de Luxe classic debut 'Fist full of shit', featuring such classics as 'down on ya knees', 'tired of fuckin with ya', 'I can fuck like rock n roll' and the forever young '
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Maet Loaf
Maet Loaf is an eight piece fully live tribute to Rock Legend Meat Loaf. Maet Loaf successfully mix Meats album versions with his Live perfomancies thus pleasing both Rock Fans and Die Hard Meat fans. Craig Halford is the front man for the band and a
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Magic Numbers
Drawing inspiration from many sources, singer songwriters (Cohen, Dylan), 60's harmony groups (Mamas & Papas, Lovin Spoonful), epic rock or such mavericks as David Axelrod. The band craft a sound which like Flaming Lips or Beck, is coming from e
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Magical Touch
Two accomplished and dedicated musicians that enjoy playing music by two of the biggest bands in the world, Queen and Genesis.
The night is broken into two parts with the first Set being Queen and the second Set Genesis from the Phil Collins era.
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Magua
Magua are a birmingham band who play and write their own material. with a huge range of influences from alt. rock to thrash metal, they play a very different type of heavy rock. They've played many places including Wolverhampton's little civic and Ed
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Marillion
Marillion first appeared in a recognisable form in early 1982, when the line-up of Fish (vocals), Steve Rothery (guitar), Mark Kelly (keyboards), Pete Trewavas (bass) and Mick Pointer (drummer) began exhaustively touring around the Aylesbury and Lond
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Marina Del Ray
Formed by ex-Nightingale Andy Lloyd, have been gigging around Midlands for over three years. 1st Album "Blue Summer Dress" released 2004. Nwe album due soon. "A fantastic acoustic beat combo, lovely, excellent, lyrical englishness and New York cool"
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Maritza
Fronted and named after talented singer Sam Maritza, the five piece cleverly mix bluesy guitars and classical pianos to create a mature Indie-rock sound, somewhere between The Cranberries, Muse and Dido.
Mars Bonfire
".that is some legit shit you have there .keep writing music just how you are, and tell your guitar player I dig his riffs. That's the thing I miss most about the 70's.the riffs. I don't know where the fuck they've run off to, but wherever they were
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Martyr De Mona
MARTYR DE MONA were formed in January 2004 under the guise of BloodSugar. The original band was formed after Louis Hale (Vocals/Guitar), Stephen Williams (Bass) and Simon Blewitt (Guitar/Vocals), friends since secondary school, decided to get togethe
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MAS Records Showcase
MAS Records is a West Midlands based government funded scheme in which Robert Plant is the Patron. We take on a bout 40 bands a year and offer free recording and development in the Music Industry.
25 bands over the two days, starting at 3.00pm eac
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Mash Medicine Band
The Mash Medicine Band are three lads, longing for a band to make music that suits the movement of the times. Bands we put our dreams and hopes into seem to promise so much, yet leave us cold and uninspired. The feeling of why wait for the perfect b
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Maximum 90
We are a 5-piece rock band from Lichfield, Staffordshire. Formed in autumn 2002, we have developed an exciting and diverse set of guitar-driven rock music, comprising mainly originals with a few unusual covers mixed in.
Maycomb
Better Left Alone have become Maycomb. Boasting an all new lineup including Simon from BeMyComputer, Richard, Jonny and James... the boys are set to make their debut apprearence on the gig circuit in December 06.
Medusa Rising
Old skool style rock band ...live and loud . Being dragged up in the era of Sabbasth Priest Maiden ACDC this band does great origional material alongside lots of grest covers from the 80's and 90's and a feww more new bands to.
With an electric show
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Meg
Meg are a four piece quirky Lo-Fi Indie Rock Pop band from Kidderminster. Formed mid 2001 by a chance meeting on Gorky's Zygotic Mynci's message board, Rob Geraghty (guitar/vocals) and Matt Pimm (keyboards/guitars) were shortly joined by Tom Games (d
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Memphis Raines
The music of Memphis Raines is brewed using a brutal combination of heavy beats, insane guitar riffs and commanding vocal lines. Their music gives a rock feel with elements of metal and classic rock, this orders a head-nodding, foot-stomping heavines
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Men in Caves
Men in Caves are a Leamington/Coventry based band featuring Pete Canning (Drums), Ross More (Bass, Vocals) and Tom Brindle (Vocals, Guitars). Formed in October 2004, they have rapidly put together a wealth of original material which has been acclaim
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Mentallica
Mentallica have earned a reputation as Europe's top Metallica tribute, not because they are lookalikes (although Chris does look a bit like James). What sets them apart is the encyclopic knowledge that Dave, Joe, Razor and Chris have for all things M
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Midas
Stourbridge 5 piece - current line up formed October 06' and kicking up a storm ever since!!
"They have produced a superbly catchy, faced-paced tune in 'Don't Dance'. Once you get the blighter onto your stereo, you can't stop playing it! More ple
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MidLiveCrisis
MidLiveCrisis play the sort of raunchy blues that ought really to be titled 'rhythm 'n' booze, ranging from the deep texan boogies of ZZ Top to the foot to the floor- all out rock that Thin Lizzy made famous, complete with the dual guitar tradition s
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Mike Sanchez
UK singer, guitarist and pianist and one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll in the world.
Millefiori
MilleFiori was formed in 2001 by Jasper as an outlet not ony for his talent for song writing but also for his dedication to his guitar. The band's champion and drummer Dan with creative bass player Russ are both very competent musicians and are the d
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Minimum
Minimum are a rock band based in Kingswinford, Wordsley and Stourbridge that take influences from many bands including Muse, Idlewild, Bright Eyes and Hell Is For Heroes to create what has been said is an 'original sound'.
Miss Halliwell
Hard rocking, brain messing melody making experimentalists from the West Midlands. Unique lyrics and captivating live experiences - MISS H!!!
Mohair
'...a Cockney Belle & Sebastian swigging whiskey with Ryan Adams.' NME
Assured, loud and undeniably different, Mohair take a slug of bass, drums & guitar, mix it with a dram of Hammond and some astounding four-part harmonies, then serv
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Mojo Hooker
One hell of a rocking blues band.....hot female vocals with a slinky backing sound - think Allman's meet Zeppelin and you're getting close!!!
Mono
Stourbridge based band playing covers and original music
Monogramme
Formed in Birmingham mid-2004, all you need to know about MonoGramme is that Dave plays bass, Gav sings, John drums, Rich plays guitar and they rock like bastards...
Monroe
We are an up and coming metal/rock/experimental/gothic band and have been together for about 6 months now. Dirty heavy riffs and delicate vocals. Sexy stuff
Monster Magnet
Since their first full length album, the cult classic "Spine Of God" in 1992, Dave Wyndorf and Monster Magnet have established themselves as genuine legends. Genre defining albums such as "Spine Of God", "Superjudge" and "Dopes To Infinity" and class
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Montana
Montana formed in early January 2004 with aspirations to create a far better brass-band with a more interesting sound than their previous musical wanks (and failures).
Montana make loud music that is a bit like a mixture of a lot of the bands we l
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Moonbelly
One man band collective.
Eccentric bespoke instrumental music, and slightly strange covers.
Also operating as jazz punk bassist with a taste for roots, has been seen recently playing or recording with Highway Dave & The Varmints, Flat Stanl
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Most Wanted
Rock covers Band. Real Rock, no Phill Collins. Been giggin and fingin the right line up for 2 years, found it at last. Well worth bookin..
Motley Crew
Having been with a Rock Covers band since 2006 Paul Dunstan wanted a new challenge...due to being a fan of Travis Barkers 'Meet the Barkers' 'PD' decided to set up a tribute band and Motley Crue was the one in which he decided to emulate....the rest
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Motorheadache
Motorheadache is a tribute to Lemmy's varied musical career, which spans the last 35 years.
Motorheadache takes in a number of Lemmy's more eclectic collaborations or covers - AC/DC, Metallica, Rolling Stones, Ozzy, Probot, Twisted Sister, Quu
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Motorkill
Motorkill is the Motorhead Tribute band formed early 2005 and has started to blast its way onto the Tribute circuit. Be warned - this band is not for the faint hearted. It's LOUD, FAST & DIRTY ROCK N' ROLL
Mr Cricket
Can music represent anything? Can it represent non-plus-ness? We try to say nothing but have all the winks and good charm of the castle jester to question otherwise.
Mudball
Mudball formed in late 2006. Their past musical experience varies from punk to grunge, power pop to metal, all this with their quirky yet addictive tunes, makes them a band not to be take lightly.
My Falter Syndrome
An emo-rock five piece that consists of Charlie Barnes, Ashley Foster, Chris Evans, Alex Collins and Jay Patel.
My Generation
My Generation are a "Who" tribute band based in the Midlands. They are an extremely experienced and accomplished four piece, playing a two hour set of "Who" classics. Totally capturing the sound that displays pure energy, excitement and passion.
My Immortal
The UK's only Evanescence Tribute Band.
After a few line-up changes and months of practice My Immortal now feel their music is ready and are now actively gigging.
My Immortal was formed from the core of Lofty, a guitar tutor by trade and with 1
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My Lost Weekend
A long time ago Tom was in many bands, after deciding he wanted to take it one step further and enlisted the help of Phil, David and Mark. After practising many times the band got a gig booked for them and started practising harder while practising t
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Naked Remedy
Naked Remedy are a fresh four piece formed in late February 2009. After searching all of the dark and wintery corners of the Midlands; the chemistry was finally found. Past individual achievements include sharing the bill with Velvet Revolver, Status
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Nate Pilgrim & The Magnificatz
The rebels had been scattered to the corners of the county by the time the wind blew Nate Pilgrim into the island bar where the Magnificatz were about to brew their 'billy.
Seeing the band, Nate unslung his 6 string but had not cleared leather b
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Near Dark
NEAR DARK are a 4-piece female fronted rock/metal band from Coventry.
CHERYL - Vocals.
CRAIG - Guitar.
KEVIN - Bass.
JOHN - Drums.
Taking our musical influences from artists as diverse as Alanis Morrisette through to Slayer via the Misfits,
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Nearly Dan
Nearly Dan began life around 1995 as a 5-piece band called Baldwin's Casuals (the name of Mike Baldwin's clothes factory in Coronation Street), performing quality cover versions at venues in Stoke-on-Trent.
The initial set included a few Steely Da
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Necrotize
Metal band formed 2003 in Dudley. 4 members album recording in february 2006.
Ned's Atomic Dustbin
Stourbridge based Indie rockers of the 90's who went there, did it and sold the Tee Shirt. Rock on Jonn...
Neil Ivison
Neil Ivison & The Misers is the much anticipated debut of former The Shakedown frontman Neil Ivison.
The Shakedown conquered the midlands with melodic rock tunes and a raw live appeal and Ivison, now living in Camden, London's overnight stay
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Neil Ivison & The Misers
"Like Supergrass & Jet covering The Faces, SERIOUSLY GOOD TUNES!" GCapMedia (Capital 95.8/XFM)
"WORLD CLASS" Mick Willetts - SURGE MUSIC
"Spinning - my No.1 Song of the year!" Andy Marston - BBC Radio
Neil Ivison &
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Neon Rise
Hi we're Neon Rise, a young 4 piece band from Stourbridge, West Midlands. We have been together as a band since late February 2007 and consist of vocalist / rhythm guitarist - Alex Price, Lead Guitarist - Tom Gould, Bassist - Rob Joyce and Drummer To
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Never Say Die
Neversaydie are a six piece band from the Midlands (UK). Formed in early 2005, NSD have come on leaps and bounds in little over a year. With a passion for making tight, catchy and melodic powerpop songs, NSD have created a non-stop thrill of a set. P
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New Originals
The New Originals play a wide range of covers from mainly the 1970s / 1980s from rock (Bon Jovi, Europe, Queen, Toto, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Whitesnake) to pop (Cher, Tina Turner, Heart, Bryan Adams, Queen) and everything in between. Perfect for
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New Years Project
Formed in late 2003, New Years Project combines the sounds of LA Punk Rock, Metal and classic Rock 'n Roll together to form a more up beat and agressive "Emo" sound.
Newclear View
Newclear View was an idea fuelled by a little too much alcohol. Living in a flat above a newsagents on Broad Street, Birmingham; were two young men with small jobs, on small wages, but had big ideas. Their names were Daniel Woodhouse and Tony Smith.
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Nine Inch Nails
often abbreviated as NIN, is the mind-child of Trent Reznor, an extremely talented musician who
has helped to shape the sound of modern music. Since his 1989 debut Pretty Hate Machine, NIN has been recognized
as one of the leaders of the electron
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Nite Curfew
4 peice female fronted norfolk pop/rock comb
joni bishop rob woodhouse syl dexter trevor barr(afterhours blues band)
joni and rob(ex backbeats bassist) formed the band two years ago
with their rock guidence shipped in the lovely syl as vocalist/g
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No Spring Chicken
The Midlands No 1 Classic Rock Tribute Band.
No Spring Chicken have an aggregate 109 years of playing experience under their belts. They deliver classic rock covers from 4 decades of great music. Most shows are of 2+ hours length. THIS BAND ARE AL
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Noasis
Noasis are the UK's leading Oasis tribute. Selling out every venue they play, Noasis have travelled the country and left smiles and shivers to the thousands of people who have seen them.
Using the same equipment as Oasis, having a "liam" that act
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Noise Noise Alore
A post punk band giving the audience exhilarating rushes constructed from interesting rhythms, angular guitars and an urgent powerful voice.
Non Jovi
Probably the best Bon Jovi tribuites band in the UK. More energetic and accurate than other BJTs. This Scottish band released their own Bon Jovi type ballad CD single in 2003, My Special Friend.
Not So Young
NOT SO YOUNG are a dynamic 5 piece band formed in south Birmingham in 2006. They redefine the Neil Young landscape with dynamic solo work with electric violin, acoustic, lead and slide guitars. Don't miss their diverse celebration of the great songs
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Notorious Brothers
Melvin Notorious on Guitar & Vocals
Jonny Gracie on Bass Guitar & Vocals
Jimi "The Fish" Knowles on Drums & Vocals
Biography on the website
Novacain
Novacain are a 3-piece indie-rock band from Birmingham, UK. Novacain consists of Lee (lead vocals, guitar), James (bass) and Mark (drums). The current Novacain line-up was formed in April 2006, and they have recently started gigging in and around Bir
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NowAssassin
NowAssassin formed approx 12 months ago and have toured relentlessly to solid audiences. They have already picked up reviews like "After this gig you had a feeling you just witnessed something very special" - Ryan's Gig Guide, and, "Imagine Lou Reed
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Obsidian Rain
Born out of 80's rock and in the twilight of the millennium, under the influence of numerous bands such as Skid Row and Motley Crue! Obsidian rain was born. A volcanic explosion of old school rock and metal mixed with the elixir of modern day guitar
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Octane OK
Octane Ok are a three piece rock band from Birmingham, mixing hard hitting music with the catchy melodiesto match!
Made up of Paul on lead vocals and guitar, Craig on bass and Tom on drums, the boys cite Foo Fighters, Paraore and Yellowcard as infl
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ODi
ODi is an Irish female singer songwriter born in Dublin and brought up in Wexford in the south east of Ireland. She is now based in Leeds UK frequently returnig to her home country to perform.
She was raised on a diet of music, listening to and be
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Old School Tie
Formed in late 2003 from the ashes of a blues cover band. Old School Tie have aimed to push the boundaries of the instrumental audio experience. With sets incorporating many varieties of styles, dynamics and themes, Old School Tie offer a refreshing
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On A Shoestring
On A Shoestring are driven by the blues, playing informal gigs at clubs around the Worcestershire area of England after forming in 2005. The band met by literally hearing each other at High School and then jamming over since covered songs such as Pr
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One Man Down
ONE MAN DOWN are an eclectic band from Birmingham who are very hard to class by genre. We are a unique and exciting band with strong writing skills linked to the past and definitely moving into the future of British independent music. You won't hear
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One Spontaneous Thing
e're One Spontaneous Thing. We're a Leicester-based band. We play music.
To be a little more specific, we play grunge/punk crossover stuff with a little acoustic-ness thrown in for good measure. Dan (bass) Liz (vocals) and Phill (guitar), those ar
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Orphans
Orphans are a two piece outfit from The West Midlands.
Formed in late 2002, Orphans play angry rock and melancholy guitar pop for the Maudlin Masses.
They are currently recording songs for their first, self financed album entitled, Random Act
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Oxzide
OxZide are a 5 piece Classic rock band from the West midlands. Playing a mix of originals and covers. They were formed in the early days of 2006 with initial members Beth Hemming, Dean Elliss and Stephen Holdnall. Later the same year joined Hannah Fi
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Ozric Tentacles
Ozric Tentacles are, simply put, legends of the UK underground.
One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK's festival scene,
the Ozrics layer ambient and ethereal landscapes with freeform dub trips, incredible rave grooves and psych
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Ozzmosis
Ozzmosis - The Ultimate Ozzy Tribute. Ozzmosis are more than a pure tribute band - they represent a total commitment to the music and performance of Ozzy Osbourne. The band, all hardened Ozzy fans, are dedicated to putting on the best Ozzy show ima
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Paisley Riot
Paisley Riot are:
Shane Morley - vocals & rhythm guitar
Paul Holford - guitar & keyboards
Stuart Davis - bass guitar
Rob Palatina - drums
Hailing from Wolverhampton and its surrounds, Paisley Riot formed in late 2004 with a collectiv
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Pale
Pale have quickly established themselves as one of the area's most exciting and incendiary live acts. They have developed a unique and eclectic electric style drawing on influences from A to Z. Why Pale? Because they can, need to and want to. Its in
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Paper Tigers
These boys weren't afraid to use an acoustic guitar and bare their souls with a heart felt ballad, plunge into a dark swirling epic or knock the roof off with a 4 minute pop song. They pushed their own unique style and played up their differences...i
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Paradoxic
Hi, we are Paradoxic!
We are a four piece band from Wolverhampton who love to play live music to brand new people, and we will enjoy whatever comes our way.
Since we formed as a band we have played a lot of gigs, a few competitions and had grea
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Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime are a lively and energetic four piece pop / rock covers / party band featuring stunning female vocals. All songs are played with an infectious enthusiasm and a passion for the music with a fantastic evening's entertainment guarantee
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Paul Carrack
Having recently toured with The Eagles, legendary Sheffield-born singer/songwriter and former front man of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics - Paul Carrack-is back on tour promoting his acclaimed new album 'I know That Name' with soulful hits
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Peloton
5 piece Indie/Rock outfit from Shropshire performing crowd favourites from The Jam to The Killers.
Original material from influences such as Editors, REM to name a few...
Perfect Strangers
If you are looking for a band that gets people singing, tapping their feet and dancing, a band that plays a mix of chart hits from the last 5 decades, then look no further. If you're looking for a band that entertain your guests from the first beat t
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Permission To Rock
Awesome 5 piece rock covers,playing whitesnake,rainbow,ac/dc,bon jovi,free,deep purple,thunder,gun,black sabbath,etc
Pete Hyde & Friends
Pete Hyde is a singer/songwriter/guitarist with eclectic tastes.The friends line up can include members of The '44's, The Steve Gibbons band,Derek & The Checkmates, Maz Mitrenko, Trevor Burton, Phil from Quill, Tom Farnell. Anything from Dylan to
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Pete Wheatley
Pete is a superb electric & acoustic guitarist, currently working with Cracker & The Woodpeckers, The Starvin Rascals, Joe Public & his own band Stir Crazy, & often to be seen depping for many of the Midland's finest bands. Pete is
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Peter Hammill
Peter Hammill was born in London in 1948. His career began as the singer and songwriter for Van Der Graaf Generator, the chaotic, scary and highly influential underground group of the Seventies. The adventurous attitude which they brought to their mu
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Petty Scientist
Formed when Aaron (bass) met Gaz (guitar) in April 2005, then completed in September when Sara took the hot seat at the drums. All 3 sing, all 3 play and all 3 want to have some fun!
Check out the link above for a couple of rough demos.
Phantom
Phantom are a four piece rock band covering many artists such as iron maiden, thin lizzy,GnR,status quo, acdc.
Pharaoh
Pharaoh are a hard-edged punk/rock band, combining everything that seems lost in music at the moment. From actually singing, to guitar solo's the band take as much pride in the music as they do the energetic live show.
Phil Littler
Three piece original rock band from stoke playing all their own material from off their first album. Currently working on the new album BRAND soon to be released.Loads of guitar solos and very load a must to be seen live.
Phonic Rapture
Phonic Rapture : Touring the debut album "Dirty Dream of the Filthy Rich".
"As an in-your-face rock outfit, Phonic Rapture are untouchable - the heavy hitting likes of F*cktoy, Jacknife and Run Like Hell marking them out as a world class proposition
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Photo
PHOTO are a primal three piece making sexy rock music for all you beautiful, beautiful people. We chase the pop paradox - how to combine the Stooges' sleazy lust for noise with the pop sensibilities of a chart-bound Blondie; how to tap into the power
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Pickled Dick
Hailing from southern England, Pickled Dick is a 3 piece pop rock band with huge hooks, infectious melodies and intruiging lyrics. Their debut full-length 'Panda-moanium' was produced by Peter Miles (Captain Everything!, Howards Alias, King Blues) an
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Pink Grease
Pink Grease = Attitude, Glamour, Love Death, Emotional decay, Sex, Madness 21st Century Electro Rock and Roll
Pink Spider
Pink Spider are a 4 piece Alt.metal/hardcore band based in the midlands, UK. The band have recently been seen supporting Dillinger Escape Plan, Poison The Well and Skindred
Pink Strip
Pink Strip are a girl fronted self styled pop-metal band......like marmite,love us or hate us you have to try us!
Planet Of Women
God may have created man but the gods of rock created Planet of Women. Combining the power of AC/DC with the live show of Tina Turner's soul revue, their unique set up of three singers echoes the pop sensibilities of The Supremes but with the sound o
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Planet Rock
Planet Rock UK are Britains premier Classic Rock Covers Band playing all the best rock anthems from 4 decades of music. Their set is often well over 2 hours long and always flows with ease from one song to the next. Led Zep, Sabbath, Hendrix, Cream
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plastic pantomime
Boldly going where no covers band has gone before!
Muse, Killers, Kings Of Leon, Spandau Ballet, Stereophonics, Radiohead, cliff Richard, T Rex, Blink 182, Bee Gees...the list goes on!
Playback
We are a bunch of (mostly) greyheads who have (mostly) spent the last 20 or so years out of the live music scene (and it shows!!!) but are back now without the egos. Our influences are fairly diverse, but we all have a common love of Rhythm and Blues
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Police Force
A tribute to the works of The Police and Sting.
Poppy & The Jezebels
Formed in early september 05, poppy and the jezebels are a kickass girlband producing velvetunderground-esque music, with sleazy guitars, keyboard and great lyrics.
Mollie kingsley - vocals
Dominique Vine - piano
Poppy Twist - drums
Amber Brad
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Porpoise
Porpoise are a UK based band who formed around January 2007 when the bass player (Jon Behrendt), guitarist (Pete Stanley) & drummer (Gareth McCabe) disbanded their old band Dials. Realising they still wanted to make music more than anything else,
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Presidents of the USA
Since the band's their split in December of 1997 fans have been sending letters and e-mails urging the band to reunite and asking why they broke up in the first place. Truth be told, their decision to disband came as a surprise to just about everyone
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Primer
5 piece rock group from the West Midlands. Female fronted. All original material.
Project 7
Project-7 have always wanted to focus to be about the music and the temptation to popularise the sound to suit the 'in' fashion is kept at arms length. Although impossible to categorise, comparisons have been made ranging from post-rock favourites s
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Project Valkyrie
Fused from a collection of musical elements that you would not usually associate with attacking riffs and dark melodies, Project Valkyrie is proving that you can have talent and still play metal. The band has its background in rock, punk and metal fr
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Prole Position
Something different existentialist glam real heart from the soul.
Prosthetics
The beginings of PROSTHETICS started back in 2003, they have grasped a mature post-punk sound, influenced by a wide range of artists such as Mogwai, Interpol, Editors, Radiohead, The Cure, Bloc Party, Maximo Park and electronic artists such as Aphex
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Proximity Effect
Proximity Effect are a B'ham based band. We are: Sam Bollands (Vocals), Matt Ager (Guitar), James McHugh (Bass Guitar), Rich Shakespeare (Drums). We play "Funk Rock" it's heavy riff driven songs with a good rhythm, think Grunge meets RATM, come see f
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Psychemodo
Psychemodo are a rock band from Birmingham, England who LOVE music. All sorts of music... that's what makes them different. They have such a joyful disregard for genre that their guitar-based rock can go from punk to funk to indie in a single song. A
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Pure 6
A five-piece rock and pop covers band, playing all your favourite hits from the 50s right up to the present day. They cover everyone from Bryan Adams, U2, Simple Minds and Robbie Williams to Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers, Green Day and other such greats
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Push Play
Female fronted band playing west coast, blues, classic & southern rock covers - from Thin Lizzy to Eagles, Sheryl Crow to John Hiatt. Music for grown ups!
Quill
Quill,a four boy, two girl celtic rock/pop band featuring violin and mandolin
and vocal harmony. Available for gigs around the UK.
Race Horses
Bet on Race Horses being your new favourite band in 2010. Having pulled off the enviable feat of producing a four-track, 7" concept EP Man In My Mind, they have just unleased their full-length, fully realised album, Goodbye Falkenburg, which is conce
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Radical Affair
Radical Affair are a four-piece covers band from the West Midlands playing rock and pop music and are available for all occasions. Using backing tracks mixed in with on stage live Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals provides a full sound, giving a perfor
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Raging Angel
Raging Angel are a rock band, male Alanis Morrisette-ish melodic with an angry twist and they also do an unplugged set. Raging Angel do classic covers, some strange but enjoyable, and have a fine array of originals.
Lead singer/Ryhthm guitar-Dale
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Randolph Flagg
Randolph Who?
Randolph Flagg is not a person - it's a band, but one unlike anything heard on the UK music scene in recent years.
This particular band has existed in various forms since 1996, playing an intoxicating and unusual blend of Rock styles
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Randy Toads
Excellent Rock/Metal covers band playing hits from Metallica, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy etc.
Rase
rase are a West Midlands based band consisting of:
 Dan Greenaway (guitar/lead vocals)
 Jay Goodison (guitar)
 Matt Yates (drums)
 Giles Smith (bass/vocals)
 Danny Kissack (keyboard
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Rattlesnake Remedy
Influenced by such rock n' roll legends as The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Guns n' Roses, Pantera and Black Sabbath, with a more modern sound likened to Audioslave and Velvet Revolver, Rattlesnake Remedy are a hard rock band born through
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Raw Deal
Experienced female fronted birmingham based classic rock and blues band cover a range of greats including Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, Free, Status Quo and more! Check out our myspace for more info. We are currently gigging around the Birmingha
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Real Estate
Real Estate is a psychedelic surf pop band hailing from New Jersey, now based in Brooklyn, N.Y. The band has roots in the Garden State and they're led by singer/guitarist Martin Courtney and feature guitarist Matthew Mondanile (the latter known to so
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Red Is Cover
RED is COVER are a five piece rock act based in Brighton, England. Since completing the line-up in April 2007, the band have performed tirelessly in their home town to much acclaim. While continuously shaping their music into a distinct voice, they r
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Red Lite Run
Birmingham based Indie Rock 5 piece influenced by Weller, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Stones.
RedDogMean
REDdOGMEAN are a four-piece rock band based in Walsall. We generally feel our music speaks for itself so please head to the website for a taster!
Redhouse
REDHOUSE are a young band of exceptionally talented musicians playing a unique style of pop/rock, who write and compose all their own music.
Redjack
Having been on the scene for almost 5 years now, Redjack have garnered quite a formidable reputation on the live circuit in and around their base in the midlands.
Local sound engineers, club owners & promotions agencies stand testament to thi
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Redline
Hailing from Birmingham in the UK, Redline are instilled with traditional hard rock values and a background of motorcycle culture which gives their music its distinctive character... raw, direct songs delivering a powerful mix of melody & aggress
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Reign
Reign formed in November 2006 following a lengthy audition process. They are a 4 piece originals band with each member having differing musical influences. Reign are not prepared to write a piece here telling everyone how good they are, instead they
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Relay
'Relay' are a 5-piece rock band from Birmingham: James Taft (lead vocals), Liam O'Brien (guitar), Francis Gardener-Trejo (guitar), Nick Browning (bass) and Farooq Robinson (drums). The current lineup was formed in November 2006, with Francis joining
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Renegade
Renegade are a Lancashire-based Thin Lizzy tribute band.
They play a heady mixture of classic and less well-heard Lizzy tracks.
A great band who provide a great night out.
Report The View
All we really need to say and all you probably want to know is that we have been Report the View since January 2006 and you should come check us out.
Reson8
a four piece band formed by snowy(vocals)and Alex(drums)joined by ex Whiskey River Carl(bass)&Alan(guitar)playing classic BRITISH ROCK.
Resonate
debut's ( www.debutmag.co.uk/main) first RESONATE: Birmingham gig showcasing local and upcoming musical talent. Come and support local talent! procceds go to the first edition of debutmagazine - freely distributed, dedicated to showcasing and exposin
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Resound
Resound are a 5 piece indie outfit from Coventry who have been described as a 21st century alternative to the kinks - in other words, a guitar band who play alternative pop music that contains the type of themes and sentiments the current generation
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Reverend Drivetrain
Power trio from Northamptonshire covering the best of classic rock & blues from Hendrix to Free and Skynyrd to Sabbath. Superb stage presence and huge sound make a night to remember.
Rhesus
Rhesus are a 4 piece rock-punk band from Wordsley (near Birmingham), UK.
Visit:
http://www.myspace.com/rhesus
Crunching guitars, soaring vocals, ballad to funk, metal to punk, Rhesus tests musicianship to the maximum. And they wouldn't have it a
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Rhetrik
Started out giging in may 2004 after finally getting enough songs together, 4 friends from school decided to make music which is a bit original. Combining all the bands inspirations to produce a indie/metal hybrid with very a very unique sound.
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Rhythm Thieves
Rhythm Thieves are a lively five-piece folk/rock/reggae band and have been entertaining audiences through mid-England and Wales with their idiosyncratic, self-composed music and silly hats for over five years now.
Apart from seeing them perform at
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Rich Dickinsons Driving Force
Fronted by the incredible Guitarist Rich Dickinson, the band have toured most of the UK and continue to wow their audiences. They calss themselves as an Original Power Rock Band but will cover tracks from Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy, ZZ Top etc.
Rikshaw Brides
We are a South Worcestershire based four piece Rock Soul & Blues Band, performing a mainly 60's and 70's repertoire. With one of the most original Lead Guitarists around, this unique band puts its own slant on the classics of that era, plus a few
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Rio Five
6-piece covers band covering hits from the last 4 decades, songs from Billy Joel, Joe Cocker, Elton John, Queen and many more.
Rob Halligan
Call it what you like, funk-folk-jazzy-indie-rock. Whatever, it's me and it works. Rob Halligan
Rob Hayes
Rob Hayes is aged 22 trained at the British Academy of New Music London and is a Associate of Trinity College London. Winner of the Rock School Award 2005. Composer, performer. Main influences Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Jason Becker.
Rob is a se
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Rock Dogs
And so the story begins...
From the early days of jamming in a bedroom with a rusty second hand drum kit and an 80s Casio keyboard you could say they've come quite a way. Led by Matt Finch, the lead singer, the band has seen many changes over the
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Rock Of Ages
Rock of Ages are a Rock/Metal covers band that are all mixed ages the first line up included 13 year old guitarist Chris Hingley, 58 year old drummer Dennis Hodgekinson and Bassist/Vocalist Andre Kania. The second line up includes:Chris swindells Voc
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Rock$tar
ROCK$TAR 'The Ultimate 80s Rock Experience' was created in 2004 as a super slick tribute to the stadium rock bands of the 80s including such giants as BON JOVI, DEF LEPPARD, WHITESNAKE, METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE, IRON MAIDEN, POISON etc. Incorporating
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Rough n Ready
Five piece Rock band that play Rock,Rock n Roll and modern covers. Band are based in kidderminster and play all over the local area Performing a mixture of classic old and new, from the 60's right through to the latest chart entries, each one careful
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Roxy Magic
Roxy Magic are the UK's best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. We recreate, entirely live, material which spans four decades; from futurist/nostalgic art rock, through classic standards to sophisticated adult-oriented rock. O
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Rubicon
PROBABLY THE HARDEST WORKING BAND IN THE WEST MIDLANDS AT THE MOMENT, JUST CHECK OUT OUR GIG LIST, PLAYING CLASSIC ROCK COVERS FROM, AMONGST OTHERS, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, DEEP PURPLE, THIN LIZZY, BLACK SABBATH, OZZY, POISON, AND PLENTY MORE....CHECK OUT OU
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Runrig
Scottish megastars Calum MacDonald, Iain Bayne, Malcolm Jones, Rory MacDonald, Brian Hurren and Bruce Guthro, with a totally unique sound created from the fusion of traditional Gaelic folk music and contemporary rock which has given Runrig 30 years s
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Rustbucket
A metal/rock band that hail from Northampton, they dominate the stage and whip the crowd into a ferocious frenzy with their catchy riff driven songs and their sing along melodic choruses all of which are led by solid and heavy drumming from a surpriz
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Ryans Guide & Surge Music Present: Showcase Sunday
with 60 Watt Club, Alex James, Alex Moir, Beneva, Blue Casbah, Gucci Pimps, Heresy, JayDee, Lady Rain, Mezzotonic, Mike Bethel, Neil Ivison, NowAssassin, Onion Child, Orius, The Attic, The Lines, The Mobsters, Timothy Parkes, Toby Carter, Twigg Owens
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Sacred Mother Tongue
Sacred Mother Tongue are a Metal/ Rock band from Northampton U.K. The band have become known for their tight, agressive yet melodic metal sound with an old school feel containing elements of hard rock especially in the vocals.
Satchel Blue
Satchel Blue are a five piece band consisting of Rob Hayes (vocals/guitar), James Thornett (vocals/guitar), Ian Myatt (Keyboards), Andy Dudley (Bass), Mark Golland (Drums).
The songwriting of Hayes/Thornett has been influenced by a diverse mixture
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Satori
We would like to say thank you for taking an interest in the band. Here is just a small part of Satori's history. The band was formed in March 2004 by Steve Withe (Former Lead Vocals) and Rob Mills (Lead Guitar) after a chance meeting. Shortly after
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Satsangi
An eclectic fusion that has evolved by absorbing infiences from blues, rock, Indian, jazz, Latino and dance with gorgeous harmonies and melodies. Excellent live reputation.
Satsumo
Our Mission: To rock!
Based in Birmingham, England, we formed in the summer of 2003 via a tangled web of friendships from work and Uni.
Due to lifestyle/geographical changes the original line-up is no longer together, but we are back with some
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Sayne
http://www.overplay.com/sayne
Playing stuff from buzzcocks, beatles, kaiser chiefs, thin lizzy, the undertones and the who
Science vs. Romance
Science vs. Romance is the brain child of frontman Matthew Vale. In 2002, still aged only 16, he was whisked off on a whirlwind trip of a lifetime, playing to crowds in the United States, Europe and Japan, recording with some of the indus
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Science Will Save Us
Science Will Save Us fuse elements of funk and grunge to create an energetic plethora of dirty guitar chords, pounding bass lines, explosive drumming and smooth melodies which inspire audiences to lose themselves completely, dancing on fluffy clouds
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Sci-Fi Mafia
The pyschotronic assassins Sci-Fi Mafia were formed late 2004,combining analogue pulses and sequencers of the synthetic terrorist John Bambury with the slight metal guitar of the excellent Chesney,layered on top of the rhythm of awesome naked drummer
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Scorched Earth
a project founded by singer-songwriter Mike Gates and saxophonist/composer/arranger Chris Bowden. Scorched Earth explore a freethinking flexible heartfelt approach towards making music, resulting in a multi dimensional cross genre conemporary acousti
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Scruffy Red Dogs
Female fronted rock covers band based in Wolverhampton.Formed in 1998 for one off charity gig and still going strong!
Sea Fields
Sea Fields
After years of bedroom demos, endless gigs in the 4 corners of the UK and Radio 1 exposure, Kid Captain thought a change was due.
The 4 piece band from Wolverhampton who have been together for 6 years, gained accolades from music guru
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Season
season are a hard working young band with talent and dedication, who over the last couple of years have earnt a reputation as one of the best and most exciting bands in britain.
season play alternative rock, based around huge pounding drums, groov
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Secret Affair
In a period of a little over two years, they posted five releases in the UK Singles Chart, and released three albums. The debut single "Time For Action" sold over 200,000 copies and reached number 13 in the UK chart, putting them at the forefront of
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Secretality
Formed from the surrounding areas of Birmingham, the five piece Secretality were formed in 2002, initially the idea of fellow musicians; Guitarists Dave Hazel and Keith Goodwin and Bass player Jon Jones. Their concept was to start a new kind of metal
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Seduced Woman Dead
"Tech-noise arsonists seducedwomandead clearly show little remorse in their affliction. these tight-trousered locals let loose a playfully rich tapestry of styles that veer from crushing grooves to squealing dissonance and camp spoilt brat whines, an
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Selotape
The Selotape boys like to try and experiment with many ideas and sounds. It's a simple three-piece guitar band but with a slight twist, the twist being the use of Selotape! The art of selotaping a number of notes down on a keyboard can create a reall
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Seven Heroes
Tipped as the hottest unsigned band in the region, SEVEN HEROES have rocketed to the fore-front of the North-Eastern music scene in record time. Despite only forming in mid-2005, they have earned a reputation as one of the most energetic and exciting
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SEVENDAYZ
In 2001, UK Midlands based rock band "7 dayz" emerged with an exciting and fresh sound, combining excellent musicianship with powerful songs and strong melodies to make this a band to be reckoned with. They are currently touring around the Midlands.
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Shadow plays Rory
High quality band playing the music of the late, great Irish bluesman Rory Gallagher. Their aim is to recapture the atmosphere of Rory's live gigs.
Shadowplay
Top quality tribute to Rory Gallagher. Appeared at the International Rory Gallagher festival, Ballyshannon, Ireland, 2006.
Shadows Fall
Before the so-called "New Wave of American Heavy Metal" was even a ripple, Shadows Fall were there. Emerging from Springfield, Massachusetts in 1995, this D.I.Y. band ultimately found legions of fans, worldwide fame, two Grammy nominations, and even
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Shameless Quo
Together since 1984 playing self-penned material under the name Piledriver. As Shameless Quo have been performing a Quo tribute since 1998. Highlight so far playing the Cropredy festival 2006 in support of Glen Tilbrook and 10cc.
She Get High
Formerly known as Casino Twist, the band hit top gear in the summer of 2006 when Ben, Stu and Pete teamed up with the explosive drumming skills of Matt and sweet riffs of Luke and quickly made a name for themselves on the gig circuit as a high energy
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Shebangg
SheBangg are a four piece band based in Shropshire, between the Bridgnorth and Lilleshall areas. They first started up a little under five years ago playing a mix of covers plus some of their own material. Now focusing mainly on their own composition
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Shifting Sands
original Sixties band, all Brummie rockers mingling with the likes of Led Zeppelin when they were all starting out - this lot went on to get 'proper' jobs!
Shinedown
Shinedown exploded onto the US rock scene in 2003 with their RIAA platinum-certified breakthrough debut, 'Leave A Whisper'. 2005 saw the release of sophomore album 'Us and Them', the RIAA gold-certified record that yielded the blockbusting single "Sa
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Shiny Toy Guns
SHINY TOY GUNS
Jeremy Dawson - synthesizers, bass
Chad Petree - voices, guitars
Carah Faye - voices
Mikey Martin - drums
Embracing the best elements of pop, post-punk, alternative and dance music, Shiny Toy Guns create enveloping, inviting s
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Shitface
Guitar/lead Vocals - George Flynn
Guitar/vocals - Niall Bradnick
Bass/vocals - Tom Healey
Drums/Vocals - Andy Crowder
Shurfire
ShurFire are a 4 piece band based in the Midlands area. The band formed in 2003 when guitarist Nick Banford met Richard Woodhouse in guitar lessons after school, after jamming together they enlisted friends Chris Bracknall and Simon Head to play bass
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Shy
During the mid-to-late 1980s, Britain's homegrown melodic hard rock scene was blessed with an embarrassment of riches. No one who lived through the era could forget the hook-friendly quality of (takes a deep breath...) FM, Tobruk, Strangeways, Dare,
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Sienna
let me introduce myself. I'm Sam Duggins. Frontman of Birmingham Based Indie Hardcore act Sienna.
After being together just 7 months, we have taken off in a big way and been chosen to support the likes of Lights Action, Yashin, Saving Aimee and A
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Silent TriGGer
Who are Silent TriGGer?
Silent TriGGer are a rush of fresh air 'guitar based, no-nonsense, nu-glam rock band'. They are four lads from the same area of the world that has given you Black Sabbath, The Wonder Stuff, Diamond Head, Robert Plant and Sl
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Silhouettes
Silhouettes, an unsigned band formed by song writer Nathan Till and his brother in law Jason Cuthill. The band are based in the city of Wolverhampton in the UK. The band consists of Nathan (Singer/Song Writer), Jason Cuthill (Drums/Production), Benja
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Silva:Code
Undeniably talented and not afraid to experiment, they never fail to impress. With their innovative and full bodied blend of funk, rock and soulful vocals, not to mention echoes of the Chili Peppers and the passion of Incubus, Silva:Code ooze style.
Silver Tequila
Worcester/Birmingham based Rock Punk foursome. Very catchy tunes, pumping rhythm, wailing guitars and powerful vocals.
Silverstein
Acquiring the name from the famous children's author, Silverstein was formed in early 2000 in an attempt to tear down the boundaries between Hardcore, Emo and Punk. Originally started as a side project, the band was a chance for its members to try so
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Silverwood
Formed in 2002, this powerful acoustic based indie rock band have slowly been making waves on the Birmingahm music scene. Powerful vocals, intelligent lyrics and magical musicianship gaurantee a great listening experience.
Sim Card for the Soul
SIM Card for the Soul are a Birmingham based band. The music is guitar based folk/gothic/rock with lyrics to slash your wrists by. However the emotive sounds of Alex's guitar with Mat G howling like an enraged guinea pig sometimes bring a tear to you
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Simon Lees
Simon's musical career spans 25 years and he has performed and recorded with many bands. Since 1995 Simon has performed his "One Man Rock Show" across the UK and is also a highly respected guitar teacher.
Most notable of Simon's recordings are hi
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Simon Scardanelli
"You never know what is lurking around That Dangerous Sparkle's dark corner, but whatever it is will always shock and surprise. Scardanelli is always prepared to take a risk, and we should all hope that it is this experimentation that is the future o
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Sinistra
Sinistra formed in early 2005 when Steve and Simon (guitar and bass) advertised for a singer to front their unique blend of dark, powerful rock - an industrial tinge with influences from the likes of Garbage and The Cure. Their intention was to emula
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Sion
Sion are an unsigned touring five-piece original rock band from south UK.
Sirblacknewt
Emotional Evokative indie rock with some intresting twists
Sixteria
Four guys delivering a "Rock 'n' Roll PARTY" to your venue. Great guitar tunes from the fifties to the noughties - with an EDGE.
Skindred
Ex-Dub War front man Benji, with his nu-metal, Rasta-Core band already with huge success in the States, coming back to their UK roots and spread the word.
Skorched Earth
Formed in 2005, but took a year to finally settle with a four piece, Chemist, Snowie, joe, and Maggie. Performed for six months when Snowie left due to differences of opinion. Phil joined but still performs with his band N.V.
perfomed feb 3rd 07 1st
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Slab
Slab
3 friends down on their 'musical' luck get together for a jam session late summer '05 and the rest is history... Mission statement: To create good, honest, loud music disregarding genre, boundaries, and anyone's humble opinion = NO F**KING COMP
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Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead are a six piece band whose original sound is driven by strong harmonies and a funky Latin-American style percussion. They have just finished recording a 6 track EP through Incubator Records entitled "Change of Season".
Sleezzee Top
Formed just over three years ago, Sleezzee Top are a live 4 piece rock band who combine hits from famous American blues-rockers ZZTop with other classic rock artists such as AC/DC, The Stones, Bryan Adams etc etc. The band can be seen live in venues
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