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Band List - Index S
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S T E A L
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
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
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.
Saltflat
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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Sam Eden
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
Sam Gomm is the eldest son of Ian gomm (ex brinsley swartz). For more details go to www.myspace.com/sammygomm.
Sanchez
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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Sarcastic Comment
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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Sassafras
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
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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Scott Bench Taylor
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.
Scott Walker & Dusty Springfield Tribute
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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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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Sean Taylor
'Raw and bluesy and yet a Tim Buckley meets Marc Bolan thang is apparent'
Guardian Music
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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Second City Soul
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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Second Time Round
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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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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Self Against City
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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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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Seraphidian
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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Seth Lakeman
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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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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Seven Stories Forward
Formed in February 2007, 7SF are making music and playing as many gigs as possible.
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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Seventh Horizon
Seventh Horizon: Dan, Alex, Haz, Ross. 4 piece punk band ready to show you what music is all about!
Sex Pistols Experience
The Sex Pistols Experience are the Worlds leading & only professional tribute to the most outrageous & controvercial Rock'n'Roll band of all time.! They've played well over 1000+ worldwide shows, are regulars on the European touring & fes
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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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Shady Bard
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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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.
Shana Tova
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
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
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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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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Shelvis68 and the SP Band
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 Band
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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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
Shonen Knife
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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Show Of Hands
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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Show Of Hands with Miranda Sykes
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.
Showaddywaddy
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
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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Sicfelt
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
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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SIGIL
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!
Sigur Ros
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.
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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Silhouette
Three piece acoustic band from Evesham. The band has written their own songs and consist of a guitarist, vocalist and a pianist.
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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Sinatra Style
An authentic Frank Sinatra Lookalike and Soundalike Tribute by a popular Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist.
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.
Skabucks
Bromsgrove based 6 peice Ska band playing top two tone tunes from Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners and so many more!
Skadigan
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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Skatch
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
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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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.
SkinjoB
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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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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Skull Fox
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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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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Slaid Cleaves
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
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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Slide Boy Roy
Chicago Blues inspired five-piece playing slide / bottleneck guitar
Slidin Steve
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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Slowburner
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
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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Slyde
Slade tribute and Glam review.
One of the best Noddy soundalikes in the business !
Small Existence
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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Smoke Feathers
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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Smokin Blues Band
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 Band
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 - Whitesnake Tribute Band
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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Snakeskin Rose
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 Bobs
Mind-blowing 6 piece Prog-Latin-Funk band!!! "One of the strangest and most exciting acts on the circuit right now" "No gig is ever the same - just amazing" "a fantastic mix of Santana, Pink Floyd and Curtis Mayfield!!"
Snowy White & The White Flames
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
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
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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Solarson
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.
Soldier
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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Soley Mourning
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
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
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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Sondre Lerche
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."
Sons & Daughters
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
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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Sons of Samuel Volcano
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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Sons of Spartacus
Four piece Willenhall punk/Metal band formed in 2006
Sons of the Desert
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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Soul Trader
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
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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Souled Out Too Funk
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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Soweto Kinch
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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Spargo
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.
Sparlha Swa
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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Special Brew
Rudies do it better with Special Brew.
The classic sounds of the 2-tone era.
SpeedTheory
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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Spent
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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Spiers & Boden
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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Spitroast
This band are now known as 'Fat Daddy'. Please go to the Fat Daddy listing .
Splynta
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.
Spoz and Dave
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 Squeek
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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Stairway
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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Stalebreak
Three-piece all about guitar-based rock. Loud, dirty guitars mixed with quiet melodic sections.
Stanley’s Choice
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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Starless & Bible Black
Female voice, guitars, synths and rhythm section meld to make dark folk rock with hooks and melodies.
Stars at Midnight
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
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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Starving Dogs
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..
State of Serenity
"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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Stateless
5 piece alternative rock band since 2000. Influences: radiohead, jeff, rhcp
Steaming Heads
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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Steppin Out
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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Steve Ajao Quartet
"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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Steve Big Man Clayton
Singing and playing the blues for the last 20yrs. Has taken the old style and put his own personal touch to it.
Steve Knightley
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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Steve Maitland is The Buble Tribute Show
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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Steve Phillips
Notting Hillbillies/occasional partner of Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits. acoustic country blues player.
Steve Steinhaus Swing Band
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.
Stickman
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.
Stillwaters Band
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
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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Stirling Austin
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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Stitch
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.
Stone Remotas
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
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'
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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Story Of Betrayal
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!
Strange Brew
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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Strange Sensation
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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Strange Time
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.
Strangers
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
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
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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Stryder
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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Stuart Bruce
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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Stuart Estell and Ian Nutt
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.
Stuart Zola
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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Sub Zero
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
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
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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Sucioperro
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
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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Supanaut
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.
Super Sonic
indie band from Coventry, have played such events as the HMV showcase in Leeds.
Superreal
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.
Swashbuckle
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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Sweet Seduction
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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Sweet Talk
Female vocals, girl guitarist & nancy boy bassist
Currently looking for a drummer!
a pretty grunge & metal-esque sound with raw vocals and expressive shows!
Swim To The Skies
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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Swim with Sharks
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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Syd Lawrence Orchestra
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
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
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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