Sticky End for Live Music in Staines?

Adpontes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:52:26 +0000

With the sudden closure of Sticky Fungus just four weeks after its faltering opening (and let’s not forget that the whole project was on/off on/off on/off more times than a professional stroboscopic light show at a Hawkwind concert in downtown Vegas) together with the total collapse of the Phoenix as a venue, along with the complete dogs dinner at the Dog & Partridge (the latest owners apparently left in quite a hurry … without leaving a gig diary) and it would be easy to assume that the live music scene in Staines is looking shakier than Shakin’ Stevens standing on a lilo in the North Sea.

But that good ole musical equivalent of a soup-kitchen- The Hob (Hobgoblin, Staines) - is still going strong (thanks to the sheer dedication and hard work of those nice folks BUCKLE UP) every Sunday and Thursday (ACE & GRAVITY IS DEAD are on JUNE 7th entry £3) and don’t overlook the Staines Riverside Club. Yes, yes, it may look like your nan’s front living room and have the same atmosphere as a fun-night in at a retirement home in Eastbourne, but they have hosted some magnificent acts there over the years … none more exciting than this week’s headliners - BRAINSCAPE - Friday 5th June entry £3…

And just a few stops down the line at Windsor & Eton riverside you have got the thriving Old Ticket Hall venue - almost on your doorstep. (Jun 12 2009 they host ALOUD OUT for all you Killers and Kaiser Chiefs fans out there)… not to mention The Firestation Arts Centre a short walk down the hill from the riverside station (20th June sees Post War Years + MidiMidis + Vienna Ditto all in their Basement Studio entry £5.) If you have the cash left, you could take a mini-cab to the ROYAL OAK HAMPTON ( Friday 12th June - Smileys Heros - or Saturday 13th June - Netherworld .)

Or pop along to The Barley Mow, Shepperton - a really comfortable pub - who are hosting a classic rock night with local favourites BandX on Saturday 6th June. We at ADPONTES really hope that Sticky’s can get up and running again (soon) and , if and when they do, we will support them as much as possible …. but in the meantime DON’T GIVE UP on STAINES ….

“Going to stand on that bridge
Keep my eyes down below
Whatever may come
And whatever may go
That rivers flowing
That rivers flowing”

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5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:49:28 +0000

1.

Fresh Emo / Punk - Live in Staines This Week

Kyoto Drive
May 03 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

w/ The Sketch

Kyoto Drive formed out of the ashes of two Birmingham hardcore bands, when the two acts disbanded the remaining members came together to create the band that they are today. They joined forces in early 2008 and have been playing the length and breadth of the UK thereafter. The band have just released a debut EP ‘Spotlights and Stars’ which is available as a free download on their myspace page.

Adam Binder
Vocals + Bass

Chris Piper
Drums

Mike Levell
Vocals + Guitar

Mark Piper
Vocals + Guitar

Links:

www.myspace.com/kyotodrive

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

World Class Jazz-Funk Live at Ascot

Damon Brown
Quartet
May 03 2009
Jagz
Ascot

A "Ronnie Scotts" recording artist Damon Brown is one of the United Kingdoms leading Jazz musicians. His trumpet playing and composing have won him unanimous critical acclaim both at home and abroad. Damon performs and tours internationaly with his band and has also played with many great Jazz musicians including Steve Grossman , Benny Golson, Dave Liebman , Don Braden , Rubin Wilson, Steve Wilson, Bruce Barth and many others. Today he is leading his quartet with Leon Greening, piano, Mike Janisch, bass and Sebastion de Krom, drums.

Upcoming shows:

Sunday, 3rd May
Show will start at Doors 12.30pm, two sets from 1pm to 3.30pm
Ticket cost: £6.00
Special entrance and roast lunch £12

Links:

www.myspace.com/damonbrownjazz

3.

Classic Live Rock - Windsor

Spiderwire
May 02 2009
Old Ticket Hall
Windsor

Spiderwire are a fab four piece band that worship at the altar of rock. Playing covers from numerous great rock icon’s, such as Nickelback, Velvet Revolver, Kings of Leon, Rage and even the god of the quad Ozzy. Come along and enjoy an evening with the fast and furious. For those about to rock……We Salute You!!!!!!!! + DJ PLAYING 80’s & 90’s HITS - BAR OPEN TILL 2AM

8:00 PM at SPIDERWIRE
THE OLD TICKET HALL, WINDSOR, SL4
Cost: £3

Links:

www.myspace.com/spiderwirerocks

4.

New Indie Pop Sensations - Live at Windsor

November Five
May 01 2009
Firestation Arts Centre - Basement Studio
Windsor

'Band of the Month' ' Kool Rock Radio

The summer season of Ignition! Starts with a bang.. Following the release of new single 'Closure' and recent headline slots at Alan McGee's Death Disco and Club Velocity, The November Five are a band on the up and they bring their driving, infectious indie pop to The Firestation's May Ignition!

Band portrait of November Five'Closure' has already received enthusiastic support and airplay from DJs such as Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music, 'Band of the Month' feature on www.Koolrockradio.com and 'You Heard It Here First' on the Britsound Radio Show, nationally syndicated across the USA. If that wasn't enough, online music bible The Quietus recently jumped on board with an interview that takes in everything from the bands sounds to Glenn Close's haircut! Read it here.

Support comes from long time Windsor scenesters Self Esteem.

£6
Doors 7.30pm

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/thenovemberfive

http://www.myspace.com/selfesteemmusic

5.

Energising Alt Rock - Live in Staines

Alphabet
Backwards
Apr 30 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

w/ Lemonshaft

Even if our zeitgeist (spirit of this age) yokes us away from this inexplicable xenophobia and withdrawal from various prejudices; the undefined beauty of this theoretical Acousto alt.ectronika band is that they subsume delicicious sounds in their rarefied qualitative productions openly, but not nihilistically, as a motif (laconic or otherwise) kinetically determined judiciously inward - yet holistically grafted in a frantic effort towards a dynamic and a cosmically broadened anxiety.

Neil_Mach
2009

Yeah, thanks Neil ... blah di blah di blah .... yawn ... why don't you go see 'em for yourself and see if you agree with him?

Links:

www.myspace.com/alphabetbackwards

www.myspace.com/lemonshaft

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5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:54:26 +0000

1.

Indie/ Punk - Live in Staines This Week

The Valkyries
Apr 26 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

Buckle Up - presents this Progressive / Indie / Punk band - The Valkyries playiong with ACE

Links:

www.myspace.com/thevalkyriesmyspace

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

60's to 80's Soul Classics Live at Ascot

Frank the Cat
Apr 25 2009
Jagz
Ascot

With their vibrant versions of sixties seventies and eighties soul, disco and funk covers, Frank The Cat has built up a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts on the circuit today.

The ten piece band is made up of the tightest rhythm section, a three piece brass section to blow you away, two mighty fine girl singers and the soulful lead vocal talents of Roy Gayle.

Anyone who's seen Frank The Cat at one of their regular venues or at a private party will testify - you've just got to get on up - and dance...

Playing songs from such artists as: James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Kool and the Gang, Luther Vandross, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green and Stevie Wonder.

Frank the Cat radiate an infectious party atmosphere... delivering a dynamic and lively experience, they come with their own flexible sound system, sufficient for a small bar or large auditorium... with lights and can also provide background
music to suit your personal taste during the evening, to make a very special event oh so much more special.

Upcoming shows

Saturday, 25th April
Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly

limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub

3.

Exciting Live Rock - Party Time in Hampton

Kiln
Apr 24 2009
Royal Oak
Hampton

Kiln are an exhilarating rock / pop / funk covers band who have been gigging, teaching and recording for a number of years in the home counties, London and abroad.

Their dynamic showman singer knows how to get a party going and the drums, guitar and bass provide an energetic, versatile and danceable mix of songs from the 60’s to the present day. They play for pubs, weddings, conventions, corporate events and the occasional high society party!

Kiln promise a fun entertaining evening and always guarantee to get the crowd on their feet dancing

Links:

www.myspace.com/kilnrock

4.

Jazz Tenor Sax Giant - Ascot

Ray Gelato
Apr 26 2009
Jagz
Ascot

Nominated for BBC Radio 2 ' Heart of Jazz Award' 2008

Ray Gelato was absorbing the influence of jazz giants long before he first picked up a tenor sax 30 years ago. The London-born son of a music-loving American airman normally is leading his Giants with a predictably winning swagger but
today will be playing straight ahead jazz with a great quartet. On piano is his favorite sideman, Richard Busiakiewicz, with Alec Dankworth, bass, and Matt Home, drums.

Ray is truly one of the last in the long line of ‘great’ Jazz entertainers with countless albums, releases and world tours under his belt, and 25 years in the business. He’s scooped a number of awards and nominations including Ronnie Scotts Best band, plus a nomination for BBC Radio 2 Jazz Artist Of The Year in 2006 and BBC 'Heart Of Jazz' in 2008.

With performances all over the world, he’s twice been requested to perform by personal invitation of HM the Queen, opened for Robbie Williams at The Royal Albert Hall, not to mention private appearances for the likes of Richard
Branson, Elle McPherson and a personal invitation to perform at Paul McCartney’s wedding. Other performances include sets with BBC Symphony Orchestra live in Hyde Park, The Proms, and a superb show backed by a 35 piece orchestra
alongside Katie Melua and Will Young at the BBC's VE Day Concert in Trafalgar Square. Further TV appearences include This Morning, Top Of The Pops, BBC News and Stritcly Come Dancing. Ray has just released a brand new album, 'Salute to
the Great Entertainers', in which he pays tribute to his some of his musical heroes. Recently Ray and the Giants enjoyed two sold out weeks at Ronnie Scotts. Gelato being a keen chef has also written a cookbook, entitled 'Cookin' with Ray'.
More then 100 copies were sold during Ray's Xmas Ronnies Scott's run.

Upcoming shows

Sunday, 26th April
Show will start at doors 12.30pm, two sets from 1pm to 3.30pm
Ticket cost: £6.00
Special, entrance and roast lunch £12.

Link:

http://www.myspace.com/raygelato

5.

Four Piece Rock Covers - Live in Windsor

Stratospheres
Apr 25 2009
Old Ticket Hall
Windsor

The Stratospheres are a four piece rock and pop functions outfit based in Buckinghamshire. Playing classic songs from the 60’s through to the latest anthems, this band is eager to please and always puts on a great show. Expect covers of The Kings of Leon, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Killers and Oasis to name a few. They are a young band not to be missed.

+ DJ PLAYING 80’s & 90’s HITS - BAR OPEN TILL 2AM

... WINDSOR Old Ticket Hall

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5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:00:52 +0000

1.

Pop / Folk in Staines

David Gibb
Apr 19 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

Off the back of an astonishing Rockgoblin festival Summer 2008, Buckle David Gibb - (Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals) plays his invigorating and enjoyable folk songs along with a cheeky threesome including Julian Butt - Accordion, Piano; Elly Lucas - Violin and Ben Dew - Percussion.

Links:

www.myspace.com/davidgibb

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

6 Piece Classic Soul & Funk Live at Ascot

Raging Horns
Apr 18 2009
Jagz
Ascot

The Raging Horns (oooh matron!) is a fantastic six-piece horn section, four great singers and a magnificent rhythm section, playing classic soul, funk and pop covers with a raw energy guaranteed to get everyone up on their feet. For over a decade, The Raging Horns have brought the house down at weddings, parties, special events and corporate functions right across the UK. The band’s mix of enthusiasm, youth and professionalism continues to leave audiences pounding their feet and screaming for more.

Here is their Funk Manifesto:

What We Do
It’s simple - we entertain, and we’re very, very good at it.
There’s really nothing quite like having brilliant musicians on stage playing songs you somehow know every single word to and we do this with an energy and style that’ll leave you breathless.

Why?
Because we love doing it. For us, nothing matches the excitement of having an audience in the palm of our hands – the sheer thrill of performing live is what we enjoy and what we’re all about.

Who We Are
We’ve been performing right across the UK for over a decade and having started young, have established a unique mix of youth and experience.
Great musical skill combined with varied backgrounds in professional careers leave us with all the right tools to deliver an evening to remember.

What We Play
Classic soul, funk and pop are what we love and that’s what we play. From Tom Jones to Robbie Williams, there’s genuinely something for everyone.

Upcoming shows

Saturday, 18th April JAGZ ASCOT
Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub

Link:

http://www.raginghorns.co.uk/

3.

Exciting Classic Rock - Live in Hampton

Brainchild
Apr 17 2009
Royal Oak
Hampton

THE BRAINCHILD have just completed & Mastered their outstanding Debut album 'Conversational Tennis', produced by the brilliant Martin Smith (Electric Light Orchestra), Which will soon be previewed to National Radio and TV prior to its
release early in April 09. The Brainchild�s ecstatic reception @ The Cornbury Music Festival this year (Beverley Knight, Toots & The Matals, Paul Simon) has led to an invitation for them to return on the main stage next year. The Festival Director said they were one of the best bands he had seen for many years with disparate elements akin to the Small Faces, Tom Petty & The Blockheads but overall totally original.

The Hairy Bikers, Si King & Dave Meyers have asked them to headline some special dates in the new year and hope to use them as their surprise �house band� on some of their forthcoming new TV series in 2009.

Links:

www.myspace.com/brainchild44

4.

Outstanding Vocals & Guitar - East Molesey

Ian Hunt
Apr 17 2009
The Poyntz
E Molesey

IAN HUNT has long been regarded as one of the finest male rock vocalists in the UK. His vocal and guitar style are much in demand from the large advertising corporations such as Nescafe, Rover, Bounty, Rock Circus, National Express, Suchard, American Express, Cadbury’s and numerous others. Ian currently divides his musical works between live gigs in and around London and hosting a guitar class and a Jam Night/Open Night. He has released two CD albums, the most recent in 2007. CD’s are available at Gigs.

On Friday 17th April he is playing The Poyntz, East Molesey: Duo with Dean Barnes

Link:

www.myspace.com/ianhuntguitarpicker

5.

Fine R&B - in Godalming

Pete G and The Magnitones
Apr 19 2009
The Scratchers
Godalming

Pete G And The Magnitones have gained recognition as one of the very finest R’n’

B bands currently playing the Southern UK blues scene. Catch 'em live nearby at The Scratchers, (Three Lions) Godalming...

Apr 19 2009 9:00P
At The SCRATCHERS (THE THREE LIONS), Meadrow, Farncombe, Godalming,

Links:

www.myspace.com/petegandthemagnitones

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5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:31:29 +0000

1.

ROCKGOBLIN EASTER ALL-DAYER in Staines

Rock Goblin
Apr 12 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

Off the back of an astonishing Rockgoblin festival Summer 2008, Buckle Up Promotions brings STAINES Rockgoblin Easter 2009.

Those of you who were at the last one you know the deal. Its going to be another great day with a few Eastery twists, expect egg hunts, fancy dress competitions and and live petting zoo…ok there wont be a petting zoo but Godman might let
you stroke his tongue!

CONFIRMED LINE UP:

BUCKLE UP STAGE
BEAT SIX
FIN
AUDIO VIDEO DISCO
OVER AND OUT
GRAVITY IS DEAD
PURGE
ARCANE ROOTS
OVERTHROW
BLOODLOSS
BIG TRUCK

GARDEN GROVE
NARRATION
DAN
AFTERSPARK
SOPHIE HENDERSON

DJs
BLAL & MARTIN (DRUM n BASS)
SAM DUWENSEE (ELECTRO/HOUSE)
ED CASE & PHIL YER BOOTS (ROCK n RAVE)

Link:

Sunday 12 APRIL noon till late

£6 entry TICKETS IN ADVANCE >>>

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

Rock & Hardcore Live at Windsor

Outcry Collective
Apr 10 2009
Firestation
Windsor

Days Of Last is a new night, intended to turn up the volume at The Firestation, presenting some of the most incendiary live acts on the scene. Booked and promoted by 21 year old Slough resident and avid music fan Kane Leighton Pope, the first event features Outcry Collective, Lavotchkin and From Hostile Hands…

Outcry Collective are a well established four piece rock 'n' roll band based in the UK. Some of the hardest workers on the scene they have garnered a massive live following from relentlessly pounding the circuit, sharing the stage along the way
with legendary names such as From Autumn To Ashes, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, A Day To Remember, Rolo Tomassi, Young Guns. They are currently touring with noise merchants Blackhole. They are signed to 'visible
noise' records, home to the likes of Lostprophets and Bring Me The Horizon. This is what the press are saying about them..“Showing more viciousness and attitude than the openers they brought a sound that took on board hints of Gallows, Cancer
Bats and The Bronx; heavy but ultimately catchy with it” – Hardrockhouse.com

“Fast-paced belting hard rock without the metallic weight, as if Every Time I Die had walked into Deep Purple's rehearsal room and started playing their instruments.” – Metal Hammer

“There ain’t no party like an Outcry Party” – Kerrang!

With>>> Lavotchkin

Lavotchkin are a 5 piece from the north of England, theirs is a darker sound than the headliners, following on from a number of successful EP releases they are soon to be releasing their debut album. No strangers to the stage they have toured with the likes of The Hope Conspiracy, Rise and Fall, Doomriders, Gallows, Bring Me The Horizon, The Chariot, Architects, The Ghost Of A Thousand, Blacklisted, The Red Chord, Walls Of Jericho, Rolo Tomassi and Bossk. From Hostile Hands Local lads set for the big time, Screamo influenced punk with a rough edge and razor sharp sound.

The Firestation

St Leonards Road Windsor SL4 3BL
01753 866 865

Basement Studio

http://www.myspace.com/outcrycollective

3.

Exciting Rock n Roll- Live in Windsor

Velvet Hearts
Apr 10 2009
Old Ticket Hall
Windsor

THE VELVET HEARTS were born in 2007. Frustrated with the industry, the band started posting live performances of their gigs on the website YouTube. These videos achieved phenomenal success, notching up 300,000 hits in just six weeks,
gathering more subscribers than megastars Gwen Stefani and Gorillaz.

Their unique style, killer hooks and emotive lyrics are a result of Newman and Jones’ songwriting partnership, a journey that began in the music room in their early school days. The ballsy rock edged sound of The Hearts certainly pays homage to rootsy rock’n’roll, but they are more than just a blues-rock band, their songs are stooped in emotion and offer the listener something more than your token ‘rock band’.

Grammy award winning producer Mark Pastoria stumbled across the band on YouTube and word of The Velvet Hearts spread to his studio in Motown. Only a few weeks later The Velvet Hearts flew to Detroit and recorded their debut album ’Into The World’.

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/thevelvethearts

10th APRIL 2009 8:00 PM at THE VELVET HEARTS
THE OLD TICKET HALL, WINDSOR!!, SL4
Cost: £3

4.

Outstanding Live Jazz - Ascot

Barbara Jay & The Tommy Whittle Quartet
Apr 12 2009
Jagz
Ascot

BARBARA JAY has long been recognised as one of Britains outstanding singers. She was a featured vocalist with the Ronnie Scott Band and also appeared with the Dutch Swing College Band. Barbara was chosen to sing with the legendary Benny Goodman and his band for his continental tour.

She has performed on TV with Kenny Ball, featured as a cabaret artiste on the SV Saga Rose and P&O Oriana, and recently showcased with Tommy Whittle's Pizza Express Allstars at the Pizza On The Park, Knightsbridge. She recently devised the successful Ella Fitzgerald Songbook Show which has performed at major venues
and festivals throughout Britain.

In the world of saxophone playing, TOMMY WHITTLE has been renowned and respected throughout his career. He joined the great Ted Heath Band when he was only 20 years old. After five and a half years, he left to further his solo playing desires and, in fact, bacame a featured soloist with the BBC Showband. He won popularity polls then, and again as recently as 1990 and 1991 when he won the British Jazz Award for Top

Sunday, 12th April
Show will start at doors 12.30pm, two sets 1 - 2pm and 2.30 - 3.30pm
Ticket cost: £6.00
with Barry Green, piano, Matt Ridley, bass and Clark Tracey, drums

Jagz Ascot

5.

Rockers Juicy Lucy Return- in Staines

Juicy Lucy
Apr 12 2009
Dog & Partridge
Staines

12th April JUICY LUICY Dog & Partridge

Following a very successful relaunch of the band on an unsuspecting public on 16th February 2005, held at the famous Eel Pie Club in Twickenham, April 2005 saw the band setting out to gig across the UK. Kicking off supporting Saxon and Wishbone Ash in front of a crowd of 4000, they played at venues from Plymouth to Aberdeen and back again. Whether playing to long time fans from the '70s or to student audiences the response was the same; ecstatic!

Links:

www.myspace.com/juicylucyreturns

5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:31:38 +0000

1.

Best UK unsigned band - Live in Staines

Loaded Dice
Apr 05 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

The last time AD PONTES saw this young band at The Hob, Staines we described the sound as " Refreshingly effervescent cherry-pop fizz for a (spring) day..."

This band got to the UK final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest a few years back. Currently, the lads are teetering on the very edge of ‘stadium’ success having won the title of the “Best UK live and unsigned band”. We wish them well. They are BIG local talents and you should get up to the HOB and support them...

Read the full ADPONTES-STAINES review of Shepperton's LOADED DICE here

Link:

www.myspace.com/theloadeddice

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

Melodramatic Popular song... Live at Windsor

To Arms Etc
Apr 03 2009
Firestation
Windsor

Classic Rock is the best music on the planet. Period.

To Arms Etc is a psychedelic keyboards based pop band with a huge following and great expectations. The 'Don Henley' drummer/singer Richard Perman takes the audience into melodramatic songs, emotional adventures and rock overtures.

If you enjoy sophisticated rock sounds then you should try this.

http://www.myspace.com/toarmsetc

3.

Exciting Alt/PowerPop- Live in Staines

Danny Roulette
Apr 02 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

If you like your pop/rock supersized and powerful the try Danny Roulette...

Sounding like Biffy Clyro / Mars Volta / Weezer this band is sure to please!

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/dannyrouletteband

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

DEMURE

Danny Roulette will be playing with the ever popular DEMURE. See this band now- they have just released their EP and are starting to grow is stature and success. The band plays Alt- Rock in the conventional sense but with overtures towards noise rock, especially in the way that the percussion and the bass are given the freedom to spread out their wings and have dissonant aural adventures of their own, but framed within the main architecture of each song.

The last time ADPONTES saw DEMURE we said that they reminded us of ‘Sonic Youth’ or ‘Butthole Surfers’. To check out the full ADPONTES review click here

4.

6-Piece Soul/Funk Covers - Live Ascot

Soul Selecta
Apr 04 2009
Jagz
Ascot

Soul Selecta is a tight 6-piece Soul/Funk covers band, made up of members from Bucks, Herts and London. The band have been together since 2003, although each individual member is a true professional in their field with several years of experience with other bands. Having played many a bar/club/wedding/corporate event and private party, they are masters of their game, providing solid entertainment and style!!

Soul Selecta predominantly cover classic and modern R’n’B, Funk and Soul; from James Brown to Beyonce, but for occasions such as weddings, are adaptable and versatile to cater for all across the genres and decades.

Their performance is fuelled by their love for the music, and filtered through the bands own soul. Whilst being faithful to the originals, they also bring their own edge involving the audience in a new moment, which demands you to dance!

They have a natural vibe and the ability to capture the mood and generate the groove!

Saturday, 4th April
Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub

Link:

http://www.myspace.com/soulselecta

5.

Classic Rock Superband - Live in Staines

Frayed Knot
Apr 04 2009
Jolly Farmer
Staines

Last time we saw this Staines Superband we said:

"These boys play the songs that make the crowd yelp with joy, but served up with a sabre-sharp ice-cool quality that would make lesser bands look on enviously"

See what we mean at Jolly Farmer STAINES (Egham Hythe) Apr 4th

Check here for the full ADPONTES review

Links:

http://www.frayedknotmusic.co.uk/

Def try to catch them at this safe & friendly pub this weekend !

Other dates (if you miss 'em) :

18/04/09    The Red Lion, Egham
29/05/09    The Carpenter's Arms, Hayes
27/06/09    The Fox Inn, Bisley
04/09/09    The Carpenter's Arms, Hayes
10/10/09    Ye Olde Swan, Burnham

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5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:00:41 +0000

1.

Energetic Ska Band - Live in Staines

Truebeat
Mar 26 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

With ANONYMOUS TIP & DEAD IDENTITIES

TrueBeat are refreshing new ska band from West London breaking onto the scene as ska makes a real comeback.

Their sound is lively and energetic with a wide range of influences - so put on your skankin shoes as this is real get on the dance floor ...

SKA! They have recently recorded their first EP which has had a fantastic reception and they are definitely a band to keep a close eye on. ... they went down a treat last time they were in town so don't miss 'em this time!

Link:

www.myspace.com/truebeatuk

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

Classic Rock Power Trio... Live at Windsor

Riff Raff
Mar 27 2009
Old Ticket Hall
Windsor

Classic Rock is the best music on the planet. Period.

RIFF RAFF show it due respect with a no-nonsense delivery that tells it like it is - straight ahead rock from the classic power trio format, superbly played. They pay tribute to (but don’t copy) some of the best known (and some less obvious) rock tunes. With former pro credentials and years of experience working throughout Europe and elsewhere, in diverse acts, RIFF RAFF really know what they are doing - telling the story of rock, from its sixties beginnings, through the "classic" glory years, and up to the nineties.

If you enjoy Led Zeppelin, Free, Wishbone Ash, Cream and their contemporaries, you’re going to love RIFF RAFF.

DJ PLAYING 80’s & 90’s HITS - BAR OPEN TILL 2AM

http://www.myspace.com/riffraffrockband

3.

Melodic Indie Pop- Live in Staines

Audio Video Disco
Mar 29 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

Audio.Video.Disco. are a new breath of fresh air to the indie, pop genre, not afraid of writing catchy melodies and annoyingly difficult to pigeon-hole, they are a cut-above the norm.

Formed mid-way through 2007 when duo Matt O'Daly and Richard Berkshire moved away from their acoustic roots and decided to start a proper band. In stepped Adam Linton (bass) and Tom Smith (drums). The line-up was complete.

Now having already played alongside Alphabeat, a set at the illustrious Clapham Grand and a headline show at the Astoria 2, this band have already attracted the attention of producer/engineer Phil English. The band recorded their current EP at
Phil's Alexander Sound Studio in Milton Keynes.

Their EP launch was a huge sell out success and the band sold more tickets than when Hard-Fi played the same venue. Now with a solid fan base built up over the past year the band are set to make some serious waves amongst the current crop of bands coming out of the West-London area.

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/audiovideodiscouk

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

4.

Exciting Blues Rock - Live Ascot

Robin BiBi
Mar 28 2009
Jagz
Ascot

Because of the band's growing reputation with a highly entertaining stage presentation, the Robin Bibi Band are becoming one of the busiest bands round this area and have succesfully broken into the festival scene.

The Bibi Band's live line up is subject to occasional regional changes. Robin can be seen playing with some of the best musicians around - Geoff Cooper, Martin York, Paul Robinson, Chris Bellshaw, Pete Shaw, Jonathan Banks, Darby Todd and Ed Spevok. The tried and tested trio format gives each member the space to stretch out and express themselves musically.

It's exuberant passionate, dynamic, exciting and fun! It's music played straight from the heart, it will move your head, your heart and of course your feet!

Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub

Link:

http://www.robinbibiband.co.uk/

5.

Tenor Sax Sounds - Live Jazz at Ascot

Simon Spillett
Quartet
Mar 29 2009
Jagz
Ascot

Simon Spillett is a great tenor saxman and has been on the London scene for a few years now and already a favorite at JAGZ. Many years ago he even attended the jazz workshop at JAGZ. His band this week includes John Citchinson, piano, Andrew Cleyndert, bass, and Spike Wells, drums.

Sunday, 29th March
Show will start at 1pm to 3.30pm
Ticket cost: £6.00
Special - entrance and roast lunch £12

Links:

http://www.simonspillett.com/

http://www.jagz.co.uk

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5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:38:06 +0000

1.

Rattling Good-Time Rock - Live in Staines

Albany
Down
Mar 19 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

With THE DAQUIRIS

Albany Down can be counted on for pleasure and honest to goodness fun. Here is what ADPONTES had to say about this great band last time they came into town:

The sound of Albany Down is stripped-down-to-the-waist no nonsense rhythm and blues 70’s inspired Brit rock ( the feel of early ‘Free‘ or ‘John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers‘) but with a bit of jazz-funk to mix it up a little...very fine and accomplished performance...insistent guitar hooks, stripped down licks and rattling good-time rock...

Read the full Review here >>>

Link:

www.myspace.com/albanydownofficial

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

Authentic Jazz & Blues ... Live at Windsor

King Pleasure
and The
Biscuit Boys
Mar 21 2009 8:00P
The Auditorium
Firestation Arts Centre
Windsor

“A shot of pure and authentic jazz and blues
from an era when swing was king” – Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2

Quite simply one of the most popular jazz & swing bands in the world, King Pleasure And TheBiscuit Boys have entertained countless thousands around the globe for years.

Rough, tough and always rocking, the legendary King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys’
off-the-wall stage show sometimes belies the fact that here is the finest,
most authentic Rhythm & Blues band ever.

http://www.myspace.com/kingpleasurethebiscuitboys

£12(GA) £10(Conc) £9(Mem)

http://www.firestationartscentre.com

3.

Exciting Grunge / Rock- Live in Staines

Kill The Baddies
Mar 22 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

Kill The Baddies formed in 2006 to fight evil and corruption with the power of ROCK! Formerly "And A Thousand Elephants",

KTB have a breadth of experience playing live shows all over London and the South-East of England whilst based in Surrey.

Kill The Baddies have just finished their 5 track CD, "Who Is This Girl?". Last year Kill The Baddies were invited to play at Guilfest, which turned out to be an absolutely storming show. A video should be ready soon!! ..

With THE LIKES OF US

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/killthebaddiesmusic

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

4.

Live Covers Party Band - Live Windsor

Grouper
Mar 20 2009
Old Ticket Hall
Windsor

GROUPER play songs from Coldplay Travis The Strokes Stereophonics Wheatus Van Morrisson Wild Cherry James Brown Eagle Eye Cherry Toploader Steelers Wheel Kinks Beatles Dandy Warhols Lenny Kravitz Chilli Peppers Reef... AND MANY,MANY MORE! FOR MORE! + DJ PLAYING 80’s & 90’s HITS - BAR OPEN TILL 2AM

03-20-2009 21:00
THE OLD TICKET HALL, WINDSOR, SL4
Cost: £3

Link:

http://www.grouperband.co.uk/

5.

Classic Soul Sounds - Live at Ascot

Soul Disciples
Mar 21 2009
Jagz
Ascot

West London’s Soul Disciples came together late in 2005 with the express wish of bringing the classic soul sounds of the 60’s & 70’s to the dance floors of Britain.

Dismayed at the disservice these great tunes are being paid by many covers bands, we have resolved to make our interpretations as faithful to
the spirit of the originals as possible.

The soulful voice of Miss Clare "Bubbles" Moloney combined with the authentic soul sound of the SD band has to be witnessed to be believed.

The Soul Disciples constantly strive to instill their performances with the spirit and skill which made soul music of the 60’s & 70’s so exciting.

The SD’s have found themselves in the enviable position of having an 8-piece line-up which combines experience, virtuosity, personality & good looks ...
All wrapped up with a shared love of Classic Motown, Atlantic, Stax & Northern Soul.

Saturday, 21st March
Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly

limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub

Links:

http://www.jagz.co.uk

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Kamikaze Test Pilots - Hob Staines

Adpontes — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:59:12 +0000

Kamikaze Test Pilots

Thursday 12 March 2009 Hobgoblin Staines

Oh kudzoka kutamba !

You get the feeling that the music of the KTP did not start out as a vision, but that the sounds gradually emerged, like grubs from pupae after a long dead summer. You get the sense that the music only evolved once that stifling long sessile period had reached a natural end and once the arid ideas and dead-end formulas had been tested, retested, drained and dried. Consequently the birth of the new sound, the emergence, is a warm and finely crafted creation … and well worth the wait.

Zimbabwe born brothers ‘Beans’ and ‘Wes’ formed the band back in 2005 with Martin on bass. Jim Davies (ex Loki) was a later UK addition to the outfit with his flying V lead guitar, dreads swishing and flipping in the air, and cosmic energy pulsing through his vital sinews like a rampaging torrent. Like the name of the band, the band members are a contradiction unto themselves … the diversifying contribution from each musician creating a stylistically unique tapestry of sounds and experiences.

Most of the KTP songs start out as simple riffs played upon fibrous frets. The sounds are then built up, layer-on-layer, with generous funky chord backdrops and feverish jazzy drum accompaniments, ultimately reaching satisfying plateaus of finely produced rock and blues. The two gung-ho heroes- Beans and Wes- have a good old time smashing and thrashing. Beans provides the formidably heavy metal vocals (actually Ozzie-esque in both size and quality) and Wes pounds out those drums.

Under all that flamboyant thrashing and swirling, Jim seems tougher and more focused than the brothers, but no less intriguing. Martin is the quiet man of the band, with his black porkpie hat and dark beard, beady eyes flicking left and right. He produces a succession of thrumming bass lines and lively rumbles. Very pluckin’ good.

At the start of the gig the early sounds of KTP reminded me of Second-Coming age ‘Stone Roses’ with that heavy bluesey-rock sound predominating, interlaced with subtle jazz-funk touches. But later in the show I was reminded more of ‘System’ when the sounds developed a progressive metal edge… strange time sigs, thematic links, unorthodox sound patterns etc. Tribal rhythms and stoner rock sounds are fused with complex metal guitar-work and harmonies to become complete backdrops onto which the boys can add their richly enjoyable Africans chants.

These boys write their own songs (credits also to Gavin Creedy) and go down a storm with their (mainly) student following in Berkshire UK. The funky beats and, at times, almost jazzy licks, added to those jump blues syncopated rhythms and a ‘twin lead guitar’ approach to the breaks, mean that this band is very reminiscent of old school classic rock. Large portions of solid noise (man, this band is noisome) and spot-on harmonies add to the overall texture and quality.

I particularly appreciated a heavy and almost instrumental track ‘Kumusha’ with its insistent hooks, possibly influenced by the likes of Black Label Society and, I would even guess, Iron Maiden. It is a fine rock song with plenty of false starts, vague whaleback dwalas and promises a-plenty reminding the listener of SOAD…but with additional vocal arrangements in the Bantu language, Shona, this song a classic-rock delight.

You can pick up the Kamikaze Test Pilots new six-song EP “Into The Sun” at their gigs or off their space. Go out to see them SOON in venues around the Reading area.

March 2009

5 Things - This Week in Staines

Adpontes — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:52:05 +0000

1.

Live and Fresh Rock & Metal - in Staines

Kamikaze
Test Pilots
Mar 12 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

With ABSTRACT GENIUS

KamikazeTest Pilots mostly come from a country called Zimbabwe which is why they have the funny accents, although they have been living in the UK for near on a decade, so the accents are funnier still.

Ryan (aka Beans) plucked up the courage to ask his grandfather, a 6 foot plus ex-cop, if he could have a set of ancient jazz drums to fulfill a dream thought up during the long and hot african summers. His request granted, he set off forming a band with his younger brother Wes. It was soon obvious that Wes had a natural gift for the drums, so Ryan picked up the guitar, learned a few chords and slowly progressed to writing songs. They took their "band" to the boarding school they went to and it was then they met Martin.

Martin started on 6 strings, learning the very few licks and chords that Beans knew and with a revolving door of bassists, a band was born. However, turmoil created within Zimbabwe forced all matters of music to be put aside and for us to take stock of what options were available to us. We decided that it was time to spread our wings.

Kamikaze Test Pilots was eventually formed in 2005 by Beans and Wes. There were a number of member changes, with Martin joining the band as bassist in January 2006. The last of the changes happened in January 2008 when the band were joined by Jim Davies (ex-Loki) on guitar. To date we have enjoyed local radio and internet radio airplay, have self released a six track EP ("Into The Sun"-BUY IT NOW!) and are constantly gigging some bar somewhere. . .

Link:

www.myspace.com/thekamikazetestpilots

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

2.

See these Local Punks Reborn... Live at Egham

No Lip
Mar 13 2009
Compasses
Egham

"OLD SCHOOL PUNK FOR OLD SCHOOL PUNKS."

After a long time of thinking of a new name (better) No Lip was born out of Sux Pastilles. With more shows upcoming No Lip are looking for fans to come to shows and go back 30 years to when punk was great. Doing covers from Ramones to The Damned and more obscure ones like the Wasps and Wire with a healthy smattering of Clash,Pistols and Ruts

Playing with our very own local STAINES faves : New Assassins

www.myspace.com/nolipband

If you don't catch 'em at The Compasses this week (shame on you) try to see these punksters at:

Apr 17 2009 8:00P The Phoenix Staines
May 2 2009 8:00P Dog and Partridge Staines

3.

Melodramatic Art-Pop Band - Live in Staines

A Genuine
Freakshow
Mar 15 2009
Hobgoblin
Staines

With oompah sounds, creaking violins, rumbling cellos, screachy guitars, burbling bass and scatty drums this lot are a genuine freakshow...lots of fun and experimentation. Cool as ice and twice as nice... see 'em now for a truly freaky experience...

With ACACIA SNOW

If you miss the HOB Freak Show (and please DON'T) then I suppose you can catch 'em here:

Apr 11 2009     8:00P The Peel supp/ Cats and Cats and Cats    Kingston
Apr 12 2009     8:00P The Oakford Social Club supp/ Vessels     Reading
Apr 24 2009     8:00P Reading University     Reading

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/agenuinefreakshow

http://www.buckleuppromotions.com

4.

Three Piece Power Trio- Live Windsor

The Indie
Killers
Mar 14 2009
Old Ticket Hall
Windsor

The Indie Killers are a 3 piece power trio, covering songs from the best Indie and Rock bands in the world today. With 5 record deals between the 3 members as well as extensive world tours and several charting records, these guys know how to make any party take off from the very 1st minute! The Indie Killers recently performed at The Killers latest album launch party where they were joined by members of Snow Patrol live on stage for a rendition of ’Mr Brightside’! + DJ PLAYING 80’s & 90’s HITS - BAR OPEN TILL 2AM

If you LIKE the KILLERS you are gonna LURVE these boys !

03-14-2009 21:00 at The Indie Killers
THE OLD TICKET HALL, WINDSOR, SL4
Cost: £3

Link:

www.myspace.com/indiekillers

5.

Soul Funk Disco Party - Live at Ascot

Citizen Soul
Mar 14 2009
Jagz
Ascot

Citizen Soul is the ultimate soul, funk, disco and motown covers band for your party, wedding or corporate event. The fantastic vocalists and rhythm section are complemented by a 6,piece horn section, guaranteeing a sound like you have never heard before!

The band comprises some of the very best young musicians on the London music scene. All of the members of the band have studied at London's most prestigious music colleges, such as the Guildhall School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music.

The band's repertoire has something for everyone, from classics by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire and Michael Jackson to contemporary hits by Joss Stone, Jill Scott and Jamiroquai. Whether you want the newest tunes or the cheesiest anthems, Citizen Soul can meet your needs.

Saturday, 14th March JAGZ ASCOT
Show will start at 8.45
Ticket cost: £8.00
Doors open from 7.30pm. £26 for 2 courses and entrance (£30 for 3 courses). Entrance for the bands is £8 but is strictly limited and on a first come first served basis. Entrance for dining or just the band INCLUDES free entrance to the nightclub

Links:

http://www.jagz.co.uk

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