Surge Music Gig Guide

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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 ...

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 ...

Birmingham based poet who performs at the Old Moseley Arms

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

experimental / progressive / electronic / drum n bass drum-based weirdcore à la Wolverhampton

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 ...

Tribute to the Mighty Led Zeppelin

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 ...

Floydesq prog mixed with the electronic stylings of four tet in the key of Oceansize.

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 ...

"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!@$!@$#@%#$!^#Y^%$&@#$&$^*@# ...

Kaleidafoxx are an experimental Indie band hailing from Coventry. Original Members Daniel Faulkner (Bass, Lead Vox), Francis Anderson (Drums, Vox), James McClean (Guitar, Synthesiser, Vox) started in July '06 and were joined by Chris Hamlett (Guitar, ...

Unsigned Hardcore//progressive 5-Piece.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

3 piece band from bromsgrove described as having "lots of energy and are superbly tight" in the bromsgrove advertiser. experiment in every form of music ever.

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 ...

Formed in February 2007, 7SF are making music and playing as many gigs as possible.

There are loads of bands out there which you might think are the next big thing, but think again! Theres something which will get your motor running, heart pounding and head banging... Stars at Midnight are Al, Greg, Adison. This progressive three ...

System Trap are a 3 piece rock band hailing from Birmingham. Comprised of former member of As Matthew Falls and Bumble Cat. System Trap are Paul Van Jaarsveld (Bass & Lead Vocals), Lee Clifton (Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals) and Gavin Pordage ...

"sounds like - a choir of soulful sinners, the din of gods, the noise of immortals, the deathrattle of reverb-perverts, the end of the world."

Four northern boys creating a cataclysmic sound of prog influenced punk. A solid fan base in the Leeds and Derby areas, The Boom! Cans are hoping to showcase their music in a wider area and entertain audiences around Britain.

The Dreaming Tree formed in early 2000 from the remains of Wolverhampton band Soulblind, and have been steadily widening their base ever since. Original Soulblind members Neil Ablard and Adam Dunn, along with new Soulblind bassist Iain Hodges rec ...

walsall based prog metal band consisting of four members. Are playing their next gig at the medicine bar as part of the surface unsigned festiva. TICKETS £7 call 07983358040

The former Asia keyboard player greatly in demand for his ivory-tinkling skills, regularly tours with anyone from Bonnie Tyler to The Scorpions, and as an integral part of classic rock band as Qango and Greenslade. He's now out with a very interestin ...

The Love Child Electric are driven by a spectrum of musical passions. Influenced by contemporary and classical styles; their music is layered with searing melodies and impassioned harmonies. Paul, Adam, Rich, Kate and Liam create a sincere and distin ...

Transmit Disrupt was formed as an alternative to your everyday band. We are currently a four piece, but we are extending to a five in July. Since our first show in March 2007, we have had some great publicity and have a lot of people interested in ou ...

Been around since 1995 with a two year break. Originally played a mix of classic rock and U2 type music. Since 2000 become more pop and folkish aswell. We even wrote a Hip-Hop song for someone else! Perform own songs and occasional covers. Album is o ...

Violet Beauregarde are a noisy, arty and experimental alt rock 4-piece based in Birmingham. Inspired originally by the riot/grunge scene (Queen Adreena, Veruca Salt, L7) they blend textured guitars and distinctive vocals.

Power Rock/Funk/Blues Trio

Experimental, indie, pop trio, maintaining 'indie core' pop ethics, whilst remaining true to what inspires them.