Monday 20 June 2011

UFO DAY/Laws of motion/glastonbury

I'm not in this week,  I made a pre recorded highlights kind of thing - got glasto of course - can't wait.
most looking forward to qotsa , noah and the whale , lee scratch perry , the wombles amongst many.
such an insane line up every time, I feel quite lucky to be able to go , hit and miss this year.
I'll be back next week to tell you all about it- if you have any stories please contact us.
A week saturday it's UFO day , so I'm putting together a show for that, with of course connect 4, themed songs about aliens and space + that, please feel free to
suggest some good stuff, or even star trekkin'.
World_UFO_Day
I think my mate chris is doing a recording of some tune for it.
coming up on the live local showcase , Laws of motion  - July 7th
http://www.facebook.com/lawsofmotion
they're a nice sounding band, a bit cocteau twinsy. can't wait for that.
time to pack my waterproofs I spose!
toodleoo
John

Tuesday 14 June 2011

Thursday 16th funkinsteins

How brill was Rita Lynch last saturday? great stuff, thanks to Luke Barnes for helping out. 

This week's live performance on the Live local showcase is the funkinsteins - should be a riot.
http://www.reverbnation.com/funkinsteins
http://www.myspace.com/funkinsteins
BIO
Women fronted kick ass funk band from Bristol,You will not of seen or heard anything like this before, they are something special. Amazing vocals breathtaking guitar and phat slap bass are provided by the girls Sal and Al, the drums come courtesy of the mighty JC.They have been touring the Uk for the last 2 years and have a new album The Escape on release this year produced by David Palmer. The music is original and instantly infectious and highly dancable.Here is their bio
And out of the darkness there came light. The almighty"Funkinsteins". Forged from the purest elements in music, this trio have crafted a truly original mastersound. Blending funky dance music with sprinkles of rock. this band delivers what can be described as a breathtaking and captivating product. The music is tight and melodic and will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand firmly to attention.
The band have been electrifying audiences across the country with their stage show, growing in popularity and presence.
Made up of 2 girls and 1 guy, delivering daunting phat bass, pro guitar, innovative drum breaks and an impressive arrangement of synths and production.
If you get a chance to see the Funks during their UK tour then do so. You will not be disappointed and will most likely discover your new favourite band!


coming up after my glasto break , Laws of motion  - July 7th
http://www.facebook.com/lawsofmotion

last week playlist -

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by Live Localshowcase on Thursday, 09 June 2011 at 22:59
newton faulkner dream catch me
cage the elephant - shake me down
mr keep calm - red button 3
rita lynch feels like the end of the world
sam and lily live set
it's your love
fast cars

dusty springfield son of a preacher man

sam and lily live
didn't see that coming
make you see my love

wombats anti d
wild beasts 2 dancers