Band List - Index S
This is a list of all the bands listed starting with S.
STEVEN DREW and ALEX WILLIAMS now known as
S T E A L play electric and acoustic music a range of ORIGINAL songs and great covers - based in Stafford - play across the Midlands and beyond- (07974 135734)
Sack Sabbath are a Black Sabbath tribute band from Nottingham, UK. They are a fully authentic tribute to the original masters of metal with full Sabbath costume and perform only songs from the classic era of Sabbath 1970-1978
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.
Sally's "soulful and gritty style" (Uncut, UK), "transfixing, gorgeous alto" (Sing Out!), along with husband, Ted Lyons (who's performed with Alex Chilton, Sun Ra, Percy Sledge, John Lee Hooker) with his eclectic, edgy, rhythmic style on resonator gu
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There come's a time when you do what you want, forget what the industry wants, just do what come's natural. Saltflat originate from the west midlands in the uk with a history of a t-shirt, been there, done that. Spat out many years ago Neal Cook (Th
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"Did somebody order a party?" That's the mantra of Sam and the Womp, a Technicolor explosion of comic book superheroes and pop art who brew a potent cocktail of ska, dubstep, brass 'n' bass. At the front stands de facto band leader Sam punching out t
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Sam Eden is a talented and charismatic songwriter, constantly driven by his passion for music. "Without music, my life is completely worthless. Its the only thing that really makes sense to me." He appears to be rather troubled by the complexities of
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Sam Gomm is the eldest son of Ian gomm (ex brinsley swartz). For more details go to www.myspace.com/sammygomm.
Sam Payne virtuoso pianist/singer/songwriter of many styles
Sam Rogers is one of the best saxophonists in the country and he will be performing some funky jazz for your enjoyment
Sanchez formed in February 2002, and consist of,
Lewis Atkinson - Guitars.
John Roper - Bass/Vocals.
Paul Downes - Drums.
Paul Bromley - Vocals.
Sanchez have successfully combined massive, crunchy rock riffs
with melodic and thoughtful voca
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"As striking a musical reinvention as you're likely to witness this year."
- Barry Nicholson, News Of The World
The real Sandi Thom has stepped forward, and surely no one has ever been quite so happy to get the blues.
On June 7, a new Sandi emerge
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Sara has developed a great reputation touring as a session musician with King Creosote, The Earlies, Jim Noir and more. Q magazine gave her new album, Back To Creation, 4 stars calling it 'A smouldering retro riot of tinkling pianos and breezy60's br
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Sara Zazo began studying Saxophone at the age of 7. She finished her Bachelor Degree in saxophone at the Superior Conservatory of Badajoz, Spain, in 2010, and continued studying a postgraduate degree in Contemporary Music and Chamber Music at the Con
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Sarah Miller started her career at seventeen, recording her first studio session with the Climax Blues Band. Having caught the bug, she joined her first band (signed to Chrysalis) a few months later, widely touring the UK. Her versatile voice and ext
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Sarah Miller started her career at seventeen, recording her first studio session with the Climax Blues Band. Having caught the bug, she joined her first band (signed to Chrysalis) a few months later, widely touring the UK. Her versatile voice and ext
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Luke Wassell leads Sarcastic Comment with his unique vocals and guitar skills; this is combined with inimitable bass riffs by Sam Turton, melodic support on guitar by David Matthews and distinctive drum beats from Kieran Lock creating an original fir
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Formed back in 2008, Swedish band 'Sarea' has been described as "a melodic punch in the face". The band recently held an acclaimed performance at the prestigious Sweden Rock Festival and we can't disagree with the fact that Sarea is definitely a heav
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Sassafras were first formed in 1970 as a three-piece band with guitarist Ralph Evans, bassist Ricky John Holt and drummer Rob Reynolds. Guitarist David (Dai) Shell, who was working in a residency in Titos nightclub in Cardiff was the first musician t
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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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Satinder Sartaaj is an Indian Punjabi singer and he is known to be an expression of Poetry. He sings in his own style, Punjabi culture lives in the writings of his personality, his Sufi thoughts go deep in his poetry, and everyone gets lost in his co
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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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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.
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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Playing stuff from buzzcocks, beatles, kaiser chiefs, thin lizzy, the undertones and the who
School of Seven Bells formed nearly six years ago, and at the time as a trio: vocalist Alejandra Deheza, guitarist/producer Benjamin Curtis, and ex-vocalist/synth player Claudia Deheza. Curtis and the Deheza sisters met while on tour with their respe
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Bloxwich-based band covering Sabbath,Purple,UFO,Cult etc. Rocking together since 2001.
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 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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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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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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Scott Bench-Taylor is a midlands based artist that performs soul classics including Northern hits. His charm and amazing raw talent makes him possibly the best solo artist you will meet.
Born in Wolverhampton in 1976, Scott Matthews released his ground-breaking single 'Elusive' in September 2006. The single received much airplay from BBC Radio DJs such as Jo Whiley, Dermot O'Leary, and Zane Lowe and, in May 2007, was awarded the Ivor
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Mike Powell and Tina Oberman team up to bring you the ultimate tribute show. Following Mike's winning performance on ITV's Stars In Their Eyes singing the Walker Brothers "Sun Aint Gonna Shine Anymore" Mike has become one of the UK's leading tribute
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With 100 performers this unique event offers a feast of music from lively jigs and reels, to strathspeys, hauntingly beautiful slow airs, and well-known songs. The music, mainly arranged or composed by the late John Mason, and played by the orchestra
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A 5 piece alternative band from bath with big sounds. Influences from all over the musical spectrum. For more info please visit www.facebook.com/scoutkillers
"phenomenal" - Drowned in Sound
"ludicrously ace songs." - Heckler Spray
"nothing short of mind blowing" - Hit The Floor
"the poppiest, most energetic sound, overflowing with beautiful yet hyper melodies." - The Guardian
"a very brave gro
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Four Sheffield lads, still with a hard-on for all things rock return from a hiatus writing and recording a second batch of material. Their new stuff follows the mini-tour for the release of their debut album "Definitely the Red Wire". DTRW featured 1
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Scrimshire's first album "Along came the Devil one night" came out in 2009 after a run of successful singles and UK gigs with his very own live band. His sound mixes soul, funk, jazz, african and latin music with electronic influences and combines it
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Female fronted rock covers band based in Wolverhampton.Formed in 1998 for one off charity gig and still going strong!
Recently formed 'covers with a twist' group. Suit very wide range of taste
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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'Raw and bluesy and yet a Tim Buckley meets Marc Bolan thang is apparent'
Guardian Music
Europes no.1 Elvis Tribute. A MUST for any Elvis fan.
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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Second City Soul is a sensational soul/funk party band! Playing classic and contemporary soul, funk and R&B, they guarantee to provide a highlight to your special event that stays long in the memory!!
The band have high profile experience wit
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We are Great friends that have played in various bands over the years and now playing what we enjoy, basically for fun and hope that people still enjoy our music.
Great little 60,s covers band,playing the hits of yesteryear from Beatles to Hollie
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Second Time Round are a Midlands-based acoustic duo consisting of Karen Ivison (Kaz) on vocals and Mike Fleming (me) on guitar and bass. We've been going since early 2005, when I heard Kaz singing in the kitchen and asked her if she wanted to have a
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We are Secondhand Story from Wolverhampton, WM. We started out back in the early summer but put the band on hold for awhile with personal matters & commitments. Great news is that were now back together & are gonna work at putting on lots of
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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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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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"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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For some people, acquiring a pimped out ride and a pimped out life is a worthwhile aspiration. Ask Self Against City lead singer Jonathan Temkin about his goals and he tells a very different story. "People are searching for something to make them com
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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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Full original line-up of the UKs scratch metal pioneers
Seraphidian deliver a brutal onslaught of crushingly heavy riffs, Stomping grooves, Driving beats & Guttural Rumblings of the vocal variety. With influences such as: Machine Head, Testament, Meshuggah & Pantera, Seraphidian have crafted a un
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Russian born pianist Sergei Podobedov has been described as "a magnificent pianist who possesses outstanding virtuosic skills combined with true musicality and a refined sense of style." Since making his orchestral debut at the age of 12, Sergei has
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Seth Lakeman, is the West Country born singer and songwriter credited with bringing folk music to a whole new audience since his 2005 Mercury nominated debut 'Kitty Jay'.
Seth's third album 'Poor Man's Heaven' (follow up to 2006's critically accla
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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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Formed in February 2007, 7SF are making music and playing as many gigs as possible.
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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Seventh Horizon: Dan, Alex, Haz, Ross. 4 piece punk band ready to show you what music is all about!
The Sex Pistols Experience are The Worlds No1 professional tribute to the most outrageous & controversial band of all time. From their early beginnings performing clubs & pubs around England they went on to make Worldwide reputation built fro
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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.
Top quality tribute to Rory Gallagher. Appeared at the International Rory Gallagher festival, Ballyshannon, Ireland, 2006.
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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A bit about us...We write, record and produce our own songs at our makeshift home studio. Live we play as a five-piece:
Lawrence (23) - guitar, piano, vocals
Tom (23) - guitars, ebow, bass
Olly (21) - drums
Jasmin (20) - violin, keyboards
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Blues Brothers Tribute Band
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.
Shana Tova play melodic post-hardcore reminiscent of Sugar, Fugazi, Mission Of Burma etc etc. The band features Geordie - ex-vocalist and guitarist with The Starries, Leanne from Twist on Bass and Alan from Panda Love Unit on Drums.
SHARK ATTACK
This quintet combines both young & seasoned players, featuring music ranging from soul to funk & including jazz & blues. Their modern polished repertoire includes arrangements of old standards. Unique vocals, duelling gui
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Sharon-Marie is becoming one of the leading forces in corporate/private entertainment. Former frontwoman for chart-topping acid jazz band Goldbug, she is now making a name for herself in a very competitive market place evidence of an outstanding, det
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Shawn Colvin has won three Grammy Awards, including two for the hit single Sunny Came Home, and has been nominated for another seven. She has released 10 albums, maintained a non-stop touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio progr
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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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Female fronted Queen tribute
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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Described in Venue Magazine as ''fresh and distinctive'', with ''rhythmic variety and great imagination''. Sheelanagig's popularity has grown from strength to strength. With European street festivals, theatres, art centres and festivals like Glastonb
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Change is to adjust to new things, to transform; to revolutionize yourself. 2008 saw Shelly do all these things. In April 2008 she reached the regional final of 'Live and Unsigned' a national singing competition, in August she arrived in Toronto, Can
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4 peice soul/motown/blues covers band fronted by the excellent vocals of Shelley Blain
Five piece Elvis tribute band playing all the hits from the 50's to the 70's. Able to deliver a full Elvis show with costume change and DJ providing pre show and interval music. Available for parties, weddings and all your special occasions to make y
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Sherman Robertson is a master of hard-swinging Texas electric blues. Robertson often surprises audiences with his ability to play with a rock edge. "I use that driving, zydeco groove and put blues on top of it," says Robertson. In June 2000, Robertso
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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 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
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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Guitar/lead Vocals - George Flynn
Guitar/vocals - Niall Bradnick
Bass/vocals - Tom Healey
Drums/Vocals - Andy Crowder
Shlomo is one of the world's finest human beatboxers, known for his experimental collaborations with a diverse range of artists such as DJ Yoda, Bjork, Martha Wainwright, Hexstatic, Portico Quartet, Jarvis Cocker, Mad Professor and his awesome beatbo
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SHMOO are a fresh electro-pop duo, hotly tipped by the BBC as a "junior orbital" who "mix mammoth dance, raw garage band and full blown pop brilliantly". Mancunian brothers, David and Neil Newport, produce and perform their own unique blend of electr
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Shonen Knife are a super influential all-female Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka, in 1981, by sisters Naoko Yamano and Atsuko Yamano and their friend Atsuko Yamano. The Ramones, loving food obsessed trio effortlessly created kooky songs with up
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BBC award-winning, Albert Hall filling Show of Hands - England's finest acoustic roots duo.
Acclaimed singer songwriter Steve Knightley and eye-defying multi instrumentalist Phil Beer - former BBC Best Live Act winners - have a stand out new studio
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They've sold out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headlined at festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD, supported the likes of Peter Gabriel and Jools Holland and been voted the public's Best Live Act in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
The record speaks for itself with 10 Top 5 hits, including the band's first no. 1 single UNDER THE MOON OF LOVE * WHEN * I WONDER WHY * DANCIN' PARTY
* THREE STEPS TO HEAVEN * PRETTY LITTLE ANGEL EYES * YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES
* A LITTLE BIT OF SOAP
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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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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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Birmingham Based Metal Band. Formed in 1999, 5 members Poynt, Sy, Ozzy, Paul & Pawl. (2 bassists for extra heaviness!) Influences include Raging Speedhorn, Pantera, Biohazard & Sepultura. Have demo & gigs coming up - see website for more
Birmingham based 16-piece big band
latest album 'La Fete'
5 piece Indie band, with blues influences
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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Formed in 2001. Destroying eardrums ever since. SIGIL are total extreme brutal old school thrash death metal. Insane live show. That about sums it up!
Signify are a four piece rock/metal band that are setting out to make music that they love and comes directly from the heart!
Starting out as an idea between Rich Kenwrick (Guitars) and Craig Keating (Vocals) in late 2008, they recruited close fri
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sigur rós hail from iceland, and rightly claim to bring you the beautiful landscape of their homeland with their music. it's impossible to justify it with words, you have to listen to it to understand.
Pit music for pit people.
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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Three piece acoustic band from Evesham. The band has written their own songs and consist of a guitarist, vocalist and a pianist.
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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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.
Worcester/Birmingham based Rock Punk foursome. Very catchy tunes, pumping rhythm, wailing guitars and powerful vocals.
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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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 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'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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Also known as The League Against Tedium..
"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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Accomplished tenor saxophonist leading a quartet with pianist Keith Bill, Tom Hill on bass and Miles Levin on drums.
An authentic Frank Sinatra Lookalike and Soundalike Tribute by a popular Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist.
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 are an unsigned touring five-piece original rock band from south UK.
Emotional Evokative indie rock with some intresting twists
Four guys delivering a "Rock 'n' Roll PARTY" to your venue. Great guitar tunes from the fifties to the noughties - with an EDGE.
Bromsgrove based 6 peice Ska band playing top two tone tunes from Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners and so many more!
Skadigan are an 8-piece band from Warwickshire, UK. We write and play our own songs, and generally aim to get as many people skanking as possible at our gigs! We use a vast variety of instruments (the more the better!), and have a four-piece horn sec
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SkaFinger are a Midlands-based Ska band covering many of the great Ska tunes with our own unique twist; and throwing a few other Ska'd up numbers in for good measure!
Skambomambo are based in the Polish / German border town of Szczcecin and started when Maltese born Don Mario Cordina landed in around 1999 and fell in love with Poland and its people. Today's line-up is a stage experienced set-up which dabbles in th
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Manchester-based Reggae/Jazz 6-piece, Skamel. They came together under the leadership of Johnny Hunter to explore the music of Raspigaous, a French Ska and Dub outfit. Since then the set has grown and grown to feature a number of original composition
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Skatch are a 'Caffeine fuelled punk pop trio" from Birmingham, England playing energetic and easily accessible power pop tunes.
The band constantly work as hard as possible promoting itself, playing as many shows wherever and whenever possible ar
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Skewwhiff - (ski-wiff) to mean:- four musical oddments beautifully placed at an angle of a very fine line, to acheive the meaning.
We're sounding banging so far. Not necessarily 'banging' banging but we have our moments.Mm Groovy, maybe. Agricult
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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.
Manchester centered project SkinjoB was originally formed by founder members 'Fitz' and artist 'Manns' back in 1991 when they set out to produce 'post modern industrial dance' in the days of frontline assembly, nitzer ebb, ministry, skinny puppy and
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Skinny Lister are not your average, modern day, gentrified English folk group. Fronted by Dan Heptinstall and Lorna Thomas; a vocalist with a lusty cackle and flirtatious presence, the London based five-piece hail from across England. Borrowing the n
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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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4 Piece Metal / Hard Rock band based in the West Midlands. Been playing together for over 1 year and played well over 50 live performances so far. we've recorded 2 Demo's, 1 of them is available to listen to on our myspace page and we are constantly
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Since regrouping in 2009 after an eight-year hiatus, Skunk Anansie have gone from strength to strength. Their 2010 album, Wonderlustre, saw the band combine their trademark raw rock riffs, deep funk, frenetic drumwork and lush vocals with more confid
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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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with writer Stephen King's description of Cleaves's "calm dusty/sweet voice" in the sleevenotes, there's plenty of gold to be panned from these songs. And that can't be taken away.' The Independent June 2009
LEGENDARY GUNS N ROSES GUITARIST!!!!!
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".
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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Chicago Blues inspired five-piece playing slide / bottleneck guitar
Like a lot of the old bluesmen of old,Steve started out on the gospel trail,recording his first self-penned album in 1978.Further albums followed in the next few years.A move to Guernsey in 1984 presented Steve with many concerts,radio play,another a
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The Ultimate UK tribute to Slipknot
Formed in 1987 the band toured with Thunder and Wishbone ash. Recently they played at the Birmingham Arts festival and have jammed with Robert Plant on a number of ocasions, commenting on the vocals skills of singer Paul Bridgewater.
SLUNT is a hard rock band's hard rock band. Plain and simple. Jagged around the edges and bursting with huge riffs from abrasive guitars held in place by a one-two punch of a rhythm section that recalls AC/DC in their 'Back In Black' prime. Add to th
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Slade tribute and Glam review.
One of the best Noddy soundalikes in the business !
Currently changing line up with two member gone small EXISTENCE consisting of Andy Dugmore and Peter Winwood are lookig for a bass player to add more depth to the band still able to gig with there Acousto indie/Rock sound and style, small EXISTENCE s
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Born on a river, raised by a river... Ladies and Gentlemen, we are proud to present to you today Smoke Feathers -- alt. explorers of noise and harmony. Sunshine revolutionaries all...
What the people are saying about Smoke Feathers
The London
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raunchy, in your face rocking blues band formed by sisters Scarlet and Ebony Clay
The Smokin' Blues Band are a powerful three or four piece blues rock band consisting of Smokin' Ade Wakelin on guitar and vocal, Pete Mastrantone on bass and backing vocal and one or two drummers including Nigel Smithson, Miles Levin and Jim Simpson
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Snake Davis is well established as one of the UK's leading Saxophonists. As resident saxophonist on "Tonight With Jonathon Ross" he played with the likes of James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV with
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Snakebite are the UK's most authentic WhitesnakeTribute. Snakebite recreate the energy and technical expertise in every area from guitars to vocals, bass, drums and keys. Snakebite are a 6 piece band and therefore can recreate all the harmony guitar
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Original and cover band, covering classic rock and blues Genre in the vein of Purple, Cinderella, Alter Bridge, Velvet Revolver. Band members are
Kris Harris - Guitar
Marc Harris - Drums
Paul Anderson - Guitar and Vox
Baz Lane - Bass Guitar and
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Snooty Bob's an 8 Piece eclectic outfit, weaned on such musical delights as Jazz, Blues, Latin and Funk. Boasting one of the most amazing Female Singers to come out of the region and recently supporting Paul Young, The Real Thing as well as featuring
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Snowy White will play a number of select UK dates with his band, The White Flames, which will include Richard Bailey and Max Middleton. Richard and Max are best known for their outstanding contribution on Jeff Beck's 'Blow by Blow' album.
The new Sn
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Snyde was formed in 2006 by two Guitarists, both aged 18 (at the time), eager to play to people who appreciate rock as much as them, over time they progressed until finally they decided that they needed a drummer. After some auditions, they found a y
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So called enemy formed in 2002 with Ryan Lowry and Matt Jones known as 'Not affected'. We started playing covers then began to write songs as we started playing bigger gigs.
We finished 3rd in the BBC 'School of rock' competition in March 2004 and
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So Solid Crew are an English UK garage, grime and hip hop group originating from Battersea, na wha ah meen blud?
featuring MOTT THE HOOPLE's VERDEN ALLEN in SOFT GROUND with former Tigertailz drummer Matt Blakout
Blending elements of grindcore, death metal, black metal, hardcore, and bluesy, groove-oriented Southern rock, Lousiana quintet Soilent Green has grown into one of the most distinctive bands in the U.S. metal underground. Along with contemporaries su
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formed in shrewsbury 2 years ago, have proved they could be the next great british band. people are starting to sit up and listen. its about time.
The band to watch in 2010, their star is rising with every passing gig. A sound which includes intricate and melodic guitars, tight harmonies, big rolling bass lines sparring with powerful beats. Topped with a vocal delivery of soulful tones, catchy
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Since their early days as Fallen, Dudley's Soley Mourning have been regulars on the local hard rock scene packing venues with their raw yet melodic mix of heavy guitars and hook laden melodies.
At the end of 2005, Soley Mourning finally reached th
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Soma Fury Birmingham's newest hero's bring some kick ass modern R'n'R sleaze to the scene... formed in March '06, rapidly got to work produced some quality hard rock... Less than a year old and have already played the Robin 2 (voted best midlands ven
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Son of Dave aka Benjamin Darvill is anything but sanitised and dull, but no doubt he's good for you. Formerly of the Crash Test Dummies he has spent the last few years living in London and honing an interpretation of the devil's music that fuses huma
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Offshoot of legendary Black Country psychedelic folk jazz blues ska anarcho-punksters Flat Stanley, featuring at least one of them, if not several, possibly with someone else also - on the other hand, you might just get Shaggy on his own - exciting,
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Finnish power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1995.
Billboard review of a live show in New York praising his "gorgeous folk-pop melodies, goose-bump-generating vocals and astounding finger-work on the guitar."
This Award Winning band features the magnificent guitar, vocals and song writing skills of Sonny West. Supported by one of the UK's best trumpet players Si Taylor, superb Drumming from Jay Tubsman and the brilliant Double Bass of Steve New. Bring you
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Sons and Daughters are:
Adele Bethel - Vocals, guitar, piano
David Gow - Drums, Percussion
Ailidh Lennon - Bass, mandolin, piano
Scott Paterson - Vocals, guitar
Sons of Beaches are an original rock outfit from Kidderminster. The first incantation of Sons of Beaches was a four piece covers band which lasted around 2 years but was nothing more than a hobby. In mid 2007 all that was left of the original line up
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Frank Cougar is a truly international musician: born in Russia in the mid-60s, Frank moved to Paris while still a child; only later in life did he become resident in Birmingham and sow the seeds of his musical career. This career followed in the foot
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Four piece Willenhall punk/Metal band formed in 2006
Sons Of The Desert are a 3 piece rock 'n' roll band from Birmingham. 'Jonny Connection fronts Birmingham band 'Sons of the Desert' and if you're a fan of the Libertines then you will choose these guys as an instant upgrade. Poetry in song, catchy mel
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An 8 piece classic soul and funk band from in and around the Black Country. Playing the best music from Stax, Motown, and tracks revisited by The Commitments and The Blues Brothers, this band are a must see especially when the entry is free
Formed in 1998, Soul Trader are a nine piece band playing the best soul, funk, motown and R&R. From The Blues Brothers, Commitments and B52's to Beyonce and Stevie Wonder. The ultimate party band.
Soul'd Out are a truly awesome Motown/Soul party band.
Consisting of a dedicated bunch of talented musicians, they are a full-on 14 piece outfit.
Soul'd Out are all about bringing a show full of fun and feel-good floor filling soul classics suc
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The Uk's top Soul & Funk Act featuring the superb voice of ex stars in your eyes finalist Errol Mckenzie.
This band is a soul & Funk band with a difference everything grooves !!!
The professionals choice for parties & events SO2F h
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Smooth soul five piece group hand-picked from the best session musicians in the UK to bring you the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie.
SOUNDkitchen is dedicated to the promotion of composers and artists working in the field of sound. At its core is a collective of composers with a background in electroacoustic and experimental music. SOUNDkitchen provides a regular platform for loca
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'The Sounds of Silence' are the UK's number one tribute to the music of American folk duo Simon and Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes and Pete Richards, they perform the songs of Simon and Garfunkel in much the same way as they did in the early years;
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Widely proclaimed as the most exciting alto saxophonist of his generation and British Jazz's Great Hope, Kinch has successfully woven post-bop Jazz and rap to near universal acclaim. He twice won the MOBO prize for Best Jazz act, plus a host of other
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platinum selling band famous for hits such as Female of the Species, Neighbourhood, Avenging Angels, Me and you Verses the World and The Ballad of Tom Jones
Spargo are a new band from Melbourne, Australia. They are on tour in the UK and The Actress and Bishop is their only birmingham gig. Their music is something between Nick Cave, the Pogues and Ryan (with an 'R) Adams.
Singer-songwriter Sparlha Swa brings a vocal sensibility reminiscent -say critics- of Joni Mitchell and Tracey Chapman. A prolific and respected composer, Sparlha wrote the soundtrack for multi-award-winning short film Pariah (Official Sundance Sel
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These folk-rockers, like Fleet Foxes, have a similar modern-band-invokes-ancient-times feel to their music.
Rudies do it better with Special Brew.
The classic sounds of the 2-tone era.
The UK's premier funk band started out as a quartet gigging in small clubs in the Southeast of England in 1999, playing classic funk tunes by artists such as The Meters and The JB's. The band soon expanded, adding the now renowned horn section and vo
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Wolverhampton based SpeedTheory are a powerful four piece Metal band drawing their influences from Metallica, Pantera, Lamb of God, Machine Head & Slipknot. They are a massive audio assault, bombarding you from all sides, attacking all of your s
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A fun rock party band who include members from cum to bedlam, mr creosote, the hellfire club, shrine to name but a few. Well over 10 years gigging experience all around the midlands and further a field. We cover a huge range of music including soul,
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Described by The Guardian as "the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene" and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping gro
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Formed in 2010, Spiral Six are a rock covers band playing music from the 60s to the present day
This band are now known as 'Fat Daddy'. Please go to the Fat Daddy listing .
We're a Nottingham based band with two E.Ps. 'Smash it up' (2003), can be heard on our site and the other is not realy worth mentioning. We are recording an 8 track in Oct 2005 so keep an eye out for us gigging in the following months.
Progressive/Psychedelic/Trance
Spoz & Dave on his Double Bass,Yes Double Bass; Return with their own unforgetful performing of popular tunes - an act not to be missed (Top tunes to tap toes to)
Squeeze Me I Squeak is what happens to young french country girls when they simultaneously run into a 4-track recorder and go do some research on women studies in Olympia, WA : they rush on every guitar they can see even though they can't play, and d
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New band formed from the ashes of spitroast
In the beginning STAIRWAY were influenced by the 80's metal era. The founding members were Graeme Leslie (Vocals & Guitar), Pete Jennens (Drums), and Rob Jennens (Bass). Andy Edwards was recruited shortly afterwards as new drummer and Pete Jennen
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Three-piece all about guitar-based rock. Loud, dirty guitars mixed with quiet melodic sections.
Rock covers from 60s to Modern Day
Stanley's Choice are a four piece acoustic based band who have quickly built up a fan base in the West Midlands area due to their engaging live performances. They were a winner of the Birmingham soundclash competition and played their full band debut
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Four piece Irish folksey knees up
Female voice, guitars, synths and rhythm section meld to make dark folk rock with hooks and melodies.
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
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Start The Hourglass are Ben Curtis (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), David Everitt (Guitar, Keyboards), Andy Lee (Bass), James Neuenhaus (Guitar) and Tom Woods (Drums, Percussion). We are a hard working progressive metal band from Birmingham, England; forme
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Top rock covers band, sheer bloody entertainment, covering Queen, blink 182, the Darkness, Led zep, Thin lizzy, Pink Floyd foo fighters, you'll love it..
"From the moment they hit the stage the band are an unstoppable and undeniable force, you can't take your eyes off them for a moment as its difficult not to be captivated by the bands infectious energy."
Jim @ Incite Promotions
After years of h
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5 piece alternative rock band since 2000. Influences: radiohead, jeff, rhcp
Steadfast is a male gospel vocal group based in Birmingham that has been singing for 20 years. Their first recording was in 2004 and they are currently working on their second recording album. Steadfast is unique in that their style of gospel is wide
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Steam trio are a versatile and vastly experienced ensemble exploring multi genre music with a post jazz tip.
Playing a range of adapted covers, original compositions and improvisation, the band produce a high energy and elating performance.
The Steaming Heads play full on high-powered hillbilly punk with heavy doses of cajun, country, folk, bluegrass, and rock. The material covered ranges from 1903 - 2005 and originates from various artists such as Johnny Cash, Iggy Pop, Greenday, Alber
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Rock & Blues with attitude from a Shropshire based band.
STEPPIN' OUT ...a three piece band drawing influences from artists such as Cream, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Robin Trower, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Giving classic songs the ultimate power trio treatment. The combination of Mike Bannister's scorching guitar
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Article: Steve Ajao - Benefit Gig for Accident Victim
"Charismatic, entertaining and nuts about Bebop, Steve is one of those musicians you can't afford to miss."
-Bearwood Corks Club, home of Jazz in Brum
Steve Ajao also performs as a blues guitarist, with his band 'The Blues Giants'
Talented mul
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Singing and playing the blues for the last 20yrs. Has taken the old style and put his own personal touch to it.
Steve Knightley needs little introduction to fans of roots and acoustic music. With Show of Hands, his duo with Phil Beer, described as "one of the great English bands" by Peter Gabriel, he has produced some of the finest and most popular acoustic m
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His Michael Buble Tribute show has been an amazing sucess and had stunning reviews since he started in early 2008, not like these newbies that have jumped on the bandwagon recently. He has started in his own SOLD OUT theatre show in Oct 2009, for mor
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Notting Hillbillies/occasional partner of Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits. acoustic country blues player.
Fronted by the big voice and personality of Chicago-born Steve Steinhaus, this band swings it way through a wide repertoire of soul, funk, blues, and rock-and-roll.
Percussionist Steve Yimga and his band play African-influenced jazz
4 piece band covering rock music from the 70's through to the present day (from Queen to Franz Ferdinand, and everything in between).
All live, no midi, keyboards,or ulterior motives.
4 piece rock& blues band,play mainly 70,s material,including Dire Straits ,Chris Rea to Deep Purple,Including female Vocals for versatility,can play any venue to suit all tastes,Pro outfit.
Stipe have been around since '96. The first line-up gigged mainly in the North of England and Scotland.
Over the next few years vocalist Rick also fronted Midlands based 'Monster', playing many gigs throughout the
U.K and Europe, honing and perfect
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Nice & Easy does it: there's nothing like songs from the golden age of swing to get your event going with a ...swing.
Stirling Austin performs songs from the fabulous era of swing, as sung by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bobby Darin, with rend
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Very talented 14yrs olds! .They produce an awsome sound for a three piece and captivate audiences where ever they play creating a sound beyond their years.
The new six-piece creates a muscular sound reminiscent of the floor filling music of New Orleans, driven by skin-tight rhythm section Chris Lomas (bass) and Martin Ball (drums/percussion) and featuring Abby's excellent piano playing and Lee Evans's e
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We play a mix of rock and punk covers
Stone Remotas formed in late 2004. The band plays mainly original indie rock with influences ranging from The Libertines to The Beatles. their energetic live set consists of original material mixed with one or two covers from bands such as The Stroke
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STOOLPIGEON perform RIOTously original funny songs mixed with general hilarity. Monologues, sketches and comic banter. Heavy with double entendre and sarcasm they are currently working their way around the folk circuit.
'A tour de force of Come
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Stormin' are a professional, dynamic and fun party band for Weddings, Corporate Events or Functions. Featuring a lively 6 piece band, outstanding male and female vocalists complete with excellent sound and lighting.
Stormin' will have you dancing al
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Hailing from Stourbridge, the two former Guitarist/Songwriters of Stourbridge band "Monolith" are out to write, play and record new songs.
Joel Wooldridge and Steven Gough are Rocking on thier acoustics... For Now!
Formed in 1983, from two members of the Comedy Showband 'Ragamuffin'. Their music ranges from cover versions of 50's Rock-n-Roll, through to oo's music from the boybands.etc.
Have starred in Pantomime every year since 1998 playing a variety of chara
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Just think, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher etc. with a modern twist! They have 4 albums of their self-penned Blues/Rock music on release in Europe. The band has been in existence now for 10 years and have completed 15 European tours. Their
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Acoustic rock duo with melodic bite.
In 2002, ex-Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant formed a new group, Strange Sensation, for a new album, Dreamland. Their second album, Mighty Rearranger was released in 2005. Unlike Dreamland, a lush collection of relatively obscure blues remakes, Mi
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Female fronted punkish trio formed in 2004. They have been gigging around Birmingham and the Black Country since summer 2005. Soon to record their second EP.
Based in Hinckley in the East Midlands, Strangers has become known as a high quality "Stadium Rock" band playing pubs, clubs and bike rallies all over the Midlands.
From seventies classics such as BOC's "Don't fear the Reaper" through to the nine
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Strangetown is a self-contained 5-piece band, based in the West Midlands. We play completely live, no backing tapes please - we're British! and are available for all kinds of local gigs from birthdays, weddings, corporate functions and funerals to pa
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Straylight Run started in May of 2003 when John Nolan and Shaun Cooper left Taking Back Sunday. With a few songs already written they began recording some demos before they had solidified their line up. After Breaking Pangaea split they invited its d
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As members of nineties Brit-rock band Reef, both Gary Stringer and Jack Bessant have dealt with both sides of being in a successful band, so the stripped down, genuinely soulful and melancholy musical partnership of StringerBessant is a perfect vehi
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Gypsy Jazz Trio with a twist!
see also: http://www.facebook.com/strumpit
Stryder first Formed on April 10th 2005 and quickly built up a rocking set to play their first gig just 24 days after forming. The Band kept performing gig after gig until August 16th when they took a break to start recording, this was when problems
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Solo artist with a difference Stuart has played all the instruments on his debut album "The Ties That Bind" which flows from one dynamic to the next effortlessly.
"I like this a lot"
Steve Lamacq.
"The Ties That Bind Us could possibly be the
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An acoustic duo from Birmingham - they use concertinas, accoustic guitar, mandolin as their primary focus, and perform from an extensive repertoire of original songs, English traditional songs, and the occasional cover.
Acoustic singer/songwriter with over 20 years frontman experience now gone solo. influences Lennon, Bowie, Jacques Brel, Costello, Velvet Underground & R.E.M etc
Original material and some imaginative covers from a diverse and surprising variety
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3 piece band. Playing original material. The band had a large local following in the 80s. This gig is a reunion gig consisting of original members Tim Huball and Peter Worton. Substituting for original member Mike Hamblett is drummer Ryan Pinson. Any
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Subkicks, formely known as EXIST, formed roughly 3 years ago in the west midlands, and were noticed by steve lamacq after a mere 5 gigs... Gaining them a slot at Radio 1's one big weekend. Drawing inspiration from a number of bands, including spiritu
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Subtonic are a 3- piece from Staffordshire, Daniel Lea (vocals /guitar), Mark Ferris (vocals/bass) and Paul Byrne (drums).
Subtonic formed in 1999, although Daniel and Mark first began writing songs over ten years ago whilst still at school. They
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Yes, they are indeed rock but they go beyond this as a band. They've cited their influences as Rage Against The Machine, Crowded House, Pearl Jam, Tool, Jimmy Eat World, Talking Heads, The Police, Prince and "anything vibed/energetic/real".
This m
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Sue Hulse is a well known performance poet and tarditional storyteller. Born in yorkshire she is the adopted daughter of the black country. Performs regularly on the folk scene. Performance poetry influenced by soul, funk, blues and folk.
Sue perf
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The band consist of three young musicians from Redditch, England who formed Sugar Mama in January 2009 in order to fulfill their desire to mix the Blues and Rock 'n' Roll together in psychedelic harmony with expression, grooviness and inspiration.
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Since the formation of the Sultana Brothers back in 1995, they have been dedicated to playing the best music around. With influences in R&B, swing, rock 'n' roll and blues, the band have continued to receive glowing reviews everywhere they have p
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Supanaut are a 4 piece original rock band from the langley warley area. They are a new band that is playing their own brand of hard rock music.
indie band from Coventry, have played such events as the HMV showcase in Leeds.
Hailing from the depths of the Midlands, UK, three vocalists offer a mix of raw power
and sweet harmonies, while a unique concoction of low slung, sleazy guitar riffs and pounding drum beats offer an instrumental hook to die for.
Tribute to Robbie Williams
Surgyn are set to surgically reconstruct the face of electronic music. Surgyn is an aesthetically pleasing monstrosity designed to make you move, born from the the most beautiful nightmares of its two charismatic creators, Veil and Sovereign. Combini
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Svengali were formed in 1988 as a tribute to the late Gil Evans, the inspirational big band leader and composer/arranger.
Svengali has worked with top trumpeter Guy Barker (at Ronnie Scotts and the Fiddle 'N Bone in Birmingham) and saxophonist And
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perform covers as well as their own well crafted pop classics.
AHOY MATEYS! Forged upon the seven seas, we Swashbuckle hath come to take the metal community by storm. We've faced rumrunners of the Caribbean to bring you the most brutal in YAR face metal upon the Spanish Main. If ye be double crossin' us, we'll m
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Reviews of these Mercury Prize Award nominees recent album, 'Crown And Treaty':
MOJO - 5/5 `Instant Classic´: A richer feast... could scarcely be imagined
Q - 4/5 "They´ve re-emerged stronger, more focussed and full of head spinning ideas"
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LEWD RUDE CRUDE N TATTOOD RAWK N ROLL
SWEET SEDUCTION - SLEASEY RAWK!
www.sweetseductionmusic.com
www.myspace.com/sweetseductionmusic
As seen on central news and playing the same festivals and sharing the same bills with the likes of the Swe
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Female vocals, girl guitarist & nancy boy bassist
Currently looking for a drummer!
a pretty grunge & metal-esque sound with raw vocals and expressive shows!
A Cheltenham based 3 piece band formed in early 2009, with the current line-up
Kingsley Salmon (20) - Guitar & Vocals
Rob Paget (21) - Bass & Vocals
Aaron Evans (23) - Drums
Forming in late August of that year (band 2 years old this
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STTS formed in early 2009 as 'The Chaos Theory' from two local bands after a jamming session. Played a series of gigs out door and indoor over the summer and into the winter. Established contact with Red Monster Records in September 2009, signed a do
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SWS are currently preparing themselves to reclaim the Midland's local music scene. The band has already made a name for itself over the years with gigs all over the West Midlands. Now SWS return after a brief hiatus, hungry for more. Each member of
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Hailing from the midlands, brought up on a diet of blues, old school rock & metal then later finding a heavier voice to identify with, Sworn To Oath are a tight clenched fist in the face of a mundane, static society.
Having individually served
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Just voted the 'Best Big Band in the Land' for the 12th consecutive year, the orchestra's popularity goes from strength to strength.
Leader, Chris Dean packs a real punch with this dazzling new show featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count
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Synopsis started in the year 2002. The band was started by Dan Callaghan and Ex Bassist Chris Turley, after this it took 2 years to find a permanent drummer and his name was Ross Hancox. While searching for a drummer the band wrote about 10 songs. As
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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
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