Dorset Music Magazine - April 2016

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APRIL 2016

YOUR ONE STOP GUIDE TO THE BEST MUSIC IN THE COUNTY!

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MIKE PETERS presents THE ALARM THE OLD FIRE STATION

BB DIAMOND INTERVIEW We Chat Ahead Of Postcards Show

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Thanks for picking up the April 2016 issue of Dorset Music Magazine, your one stop guide to the best music in the county.

Spring is here and just like the weather the Dorset music scene is starting to heat up.

Inside the mag: exclusive interviews with BB Diamond and The Decoy, as well more details on the upcoming Mike Peters show.

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This plus previews, listings and announcements from all the best venues and events in the Dorset area.

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“Polar are a Guildford five piece who adhere to a life of big beats, strong booze and good times, with influences ranging from Comeback Kid to Cancer Bats”

One of the UK’s most promising Hardcore bands of 2015 have booked two back-to-back weekend dates in a 40 capacity Bournemouth venue in the name of charity – the Friday has already sold out, and the tickets for the Saturday slot are in fresh demand.

Polar, reigning from Surrey, have made huge strides in the UK music scene in recent years. They will be cramped up and sweaty in an intimate venue, playing two different sets across the weekend to raise money for the noble cause of Crisis UK – a charity that supports homelessness in the UK. It takes place at Blue Line Studios in Bournemouth on April 8th and April 9th, supported by Southampton prodigies Nebraska on the sold-out 8th and we’re still awaiting the support act on the 9th.

The day-one Nebraska supported show sold out in 5 days and co-frontman Ash Emery spoke of his excitement ahead of the show: “I’m excited because not only is it our biggest show support wise but it’s also for a really good cause and we can get all of our friends and fans involved for the most intimate floor show we’ve ever had the pleasure of being a part of.”

As we eagerly await the support announcement for day-two, keep tabs on Bournemouth Live on Facebook where you can also get your hands on the limited available tickets.

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Welsh Eclectic melodic tech-rock trio The Decoy are set to release their new EP, Parasites. Lifeboat Records are bringing them to The Anvil on the 9th April.

Your debut in Bournemouth is just around the corner... what can we expect from you guys at your show at The Anvil? We’re probably going to get there early, drink some good stuff, find a beach, and hope that the weather is slamming.

Then we’ll come and play some music and stuff, probably drink more and encourage even more drinking.

You’ve recently been announced for Y-Not Festival and played on BBC Radio 1 – does it feel like momentum is starting to build ahead of this album we’re looking forward to hearing? Sort of, maybe. It’s hard to say. We’ve just recorded the album, we’re chuffed with it and that’s as far as our minds have stretched really. Y-Not will be banging, but then again every place we play is banging, so it’ll probably

be just as good playing there as anywhere else.

When The Decoy aren’t being three welsh lads with instruments, what do you like to get up to in your spare time? Unregulated use of the word “birth”.

Bournemouth is known for its beautiful beaches and nightlife – what do you expect to take away from your visit? Sand in pockets and

shoes, couple of pint glasses and maybe a Tesco meal deal.

We’ll be bringing the Wales to Bournemouth, not taking the Bournemouth out of Bournemouth or something.

Finally, can you give the people of Bournemouth one good reason why they should come down to the show at The Anvil on Saturday 9th April?

Nope! They should come if they want to, other than that, the Anvil looks a banging place so maybe go because the Anvil is slamming?

Mike Peters Presents The Alarm - Declare Your Strength Tour 2016 The Old Fire Station Friday 22nd April The Alarm formed in Rhyl, North Wales all the way back in 1981, as punk band The Toilets, changing their name to The Alarm shortly after and embracing the new wave/ alt rock sound they became famous for.

Quickly securing opening slots with bands such as U2 and Bob Dylan they cemented their status with their highest charting British single; 1983’s “Sixty Eight Guns”, which reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart.

After a top of the pops appearance and a UK headline tour they headed back to the studio to begin work on their seminal ‘Strength’ album, released in 1985, before heading out on tour again with Bob Dylan.

To mark the 30th anniversary of Strength, the entire album has been rearranged and re-recorded by the band’s lead singer and songwriter Mike Peters to create a brand new listening experience.

Considered by Peters to be the band’s best album of the 1980s,

the Declare Your Strength Tour 2016 will celebrate this release and a part of The Alarm’s history that was special to so many people.

Following on from the hugely successful ‘Strength – 30th Anniversary World Tour’ of 2015 (which racked up over 18 sell out UK shows and 6 sold out nights on Broadway in New York), culminating in what Classic Rock Magazine recently described as “A Career High Concert”, at Wales Millennium Centre.

Mike Peters presents The Alarm ‘Spirit Of ’86 in 2016ʹ UK Tour powered by his unique one man band concept that has been rocking venues all over the globe.

There is also a new album in the

works and so Alarm fans will also be treated to debut performances of brand new material from a soon to be released Mike Peters and The Alarm album that forms the soundtrack to a compelling 2016 documentary movie ‘Man In The Camo Jacket, which charts the rise of The Alarm alongside Mike Peters inspiring cancer survival story of Love Hope and Strength.

Mike Peters still has so much to live for. After twenty years living with cancer his songs of love, hope and strength have taken on greater meaning and the optimism in his words and songs ring ever true.

“If a man can’t change the world these days, I still believe a man can change his own destiny”.

tr Mike Peters Cardiff Arms Park 1987

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THE ALARM

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Status Quo’s original drummer

One of the finest guitarists of his generation - Mojo

Two of Polands biggest bands

Lip up fatty! Busters back!

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Playing all of UB40s classic hits

The best Queen tribute of all time

An intimate show from Lonely Are The Brave singer Country meets punk, Death Western

The UK’s best tribute to The Foo Fighters

Rockpunkfunkrapsoul band for charity Blues-based storyteller

Festival Folk singer on his Small Towns tour

Heart warming country-pop-sing-a-long twisted duet tunes

Fine bluesmen

Californian furious fivesome with rasping guitar licks

Loud and explosive Muse tribute, the only one who can replicate Bellamys vocal New live show, with hits from their 5 award-winning albums Tribute covering the entire back catalog of The Stereophonics A fantastic tribute to the late, great DB

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St George's Day weekend in April will see Baiter park in Poole transformed into a massive family orientated event to celebrate the patron saint of England.

rides and a fancy dress competition for both kids and big kids.

Keeping on theme the on site refreshments will be some quality English themed food including a traditional Hog Roast, pies, sausages and Fish & Chips, as well as the normal festival fair.

The event will be raising money for Help For Hero’s over the weekend with £1 from each adult ticket sold going to to the charity.

To wash down the glorious taste of England the Beer and Cider tent will be serving 10 real ales and 10 real ciders, to keep everyone in good spirits!

The event is centred around an outdoor music stage, showcasing a variety of the UKs top tribute acts of English bands, including Madness, Oasis, Kasbian, Queen, and The bar and stage are all undercover so the fun David Bowie, as well some of the hottest local acts around doesn’t stop if it rains such as Black Sheep, Krista Green, Just Millie and Si Genero.

The site will also feature and event space hosting Morris Dancers and a Falconry Display. There will be plenty of activities for children available over the event including a traditional Punch & Judy show, face painting, children’s

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Catch the Poole St George’s day festival in Baiter Park 23/24th April

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PREVIEWS Award Winning Solo Artist

TOM CLEMENTS

Award winning solo artist Tom Clements will be performing his unique brand of acoustic rock in Bournemouth’s best whiskey and cocktail lounge, he has just released his new album ‘Roots, Morals & Other Life Choices’ so this should be a good one for fans of his originals.

15TH APR | SMOKIN’ ACES Pop Legend Lulu

LULU

Pop legend Lulu still has plenty to shout about and is back with another fantastic tour, performing hits from her 50 year career as well as performing songs from some of her musical heroes, such as soul legends, Ray Charles and Otis Redding

16TH APRIL | POOLE LIGHTHOUSE NIRVANA UK

Top Tribute To Kurt And Co.

The Uks top tribute to the Grunge pioneers is back at The Anvil after their sell out show there last year. These guys are an awesome celebration of this seminal bands greatest moments and are as close to the real thing as you can get

16TH APRIL | THE ANVIL Time Travel Back To The 1920s

SWING FOUNDATION

Felix Gambino takes you back to the 1920s for a night of swing combined with modern electro beats. An onslaught of big band, jazz, jive and perhaps even a little waltz Free fakerbomb for those in vintage attire.

22ND APRIL | FOUR HORSEMEN SUGGS MY LIFE STORY IN WORDS AND MUSIC

National Treasure Suggs

The Madness frontman takes to the stage in a hilarious, yet moving, one man tour de force playing to rave reviews. Is it a play? Is it stand up comedy? Is it Music Hall? Whatever it is hold on to your seats

27TH APRIL | PAVILLION BOURNEMOUTH

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PREVIEWS Drum Clinic At Absolute Music

MAPEX CLINIC WITH PETER LOCKETT

Pete Lockett is one of the most versatile multi-percussionists in the world and is regularly voted in the top percussionists of the moment.

He has immersed himself in percussion and drums from every part of the globe and has toured worldwide as a solo artist and has more than fifteen CD releases to his name. Pick up some drumming tips from one of the best

28TH APRIL | ABSOLUTE MUSIC

Lip Up Fatty, Bad Manners Are Here

Formed in 1976, and still going strong and now into their fourth decade of creating Mod Mayhem, this legendary British Ska band are still packing venues out all over the world. The band are still fronted by the man himself Buster Bloodvessel and always deliver a powerful energetic show leaving the audience exhausted but thoroughly content.

SUPER SMASH BROTHERS COMP

BAD MANNERS

29TH APRIL | MR KYPS Show Off Your Button Mashing Skills

Fancy a light hearted break from all the awesome music going on?

Head down to sixty million postcards, pick your favourite video game character and duke it out in mortal combat to find out who is the greatest. Free to play and the food is great too.

4TH MAY | 60 MILLION POSTCARDS Super Talented Covers Band

THE MABELS

he Mabels are a 5-piece covers band, with two lead vocalists, that sound amazing. Their varied set, covers a range of eras and genres, has been carefully put together to keep all of you entertained. They keep their set well up to date – so if there is a new chart topping song that everyone loves – You’ll probably hear it.

Expect a slick performance, with seamless links between songs – there will be no sitting down time!

29TH APRIL | CANVAS

TRAVIS

BOURNEMOUTH 90s Scottish Alt Rockers

Looking into May the legendary Travis will be hitting the o2 academy in a show that is sure to be a sellout.

Travis have twice been awarded best band at the BRIT Awards and are cited as trailblazers for other heavyweights such as Coldplay and Keane

17TH MAY | O2 ACADEMY BOURNEMOUTH

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BB DIAMOND

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BB Diamond made her mark on the industry working as a backing singer for the likes of Jess Glynne, Katy B and Ella Henderson. Now signed to Turn First (home to Ellie Goulding & Rita Ora) she’s set to make a huge impression in 2016. We sent Pip Sickness to have a chat ahead of her Bournemouth show.

I understand your career began as a backing singer for some pretty prolific and well known singers, what prompted the transition to a solo act? Since a young age I have always wanted to be an artist in

my own right & I can honestly say that having the experience I have had with such incredible artists has only confirmed what I’d always set out to do & the realisation that only with hard work, self belief, support & determination can that be achieved

Without getting yourself in to any hot water who would you say was the easiest and who has been the most difficult to work with? Fortunately I have not been in the situation where I’ve had to deal with divas or difficult personalities. As boring as it might sound, the people I’ve worked with have been hugely supportive & encouraging & I’ve learned so much from the experience.

How have you found it being in the spotlight rather than in a supporting role? I’m not sure I’m quite in that spotlight yet, but I’m

definitely trying to work my best towards it. Just being able to have a moment as an artist in my own right is a major achievement.

What’s next for your journey? Do you have any plans on how to expand on your current success? I love songs that define a

moment, or connect people or situations, and I’d love to achieve that through my music. Music is universal and if people get behind it, that’s what will define my future.

If you could pick your ideal line up for the headliners of a uk festival ie; Glastonbury/reading) who would they be and why? How long a list do you want? Here we go...Justin

Timberlake, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Prince, Missy Elliot, Fleetwood Mac, D’Angelo, Disclosure, Rudimental, Craig David, Nao... & a bit of REM, Sting & Led Zep for my mum!

What do you do outside of music to unwind?

I love exploring new places, Rome was one of my absolute favourites, as was Petra in Jordan, New York will always pull me close - & I’d love to visit more and more places. Other than travelling, being with my family & friends, watching a film (I’m a massive movie buff), catching new acts & generally chilling - which will probably involve too much food!

A lot of media attention recently has been on female singers being pushed by the industry to sexualise themselves more than they are comfortable with, have you had any experience of this issue? If so how have you dealt with it? You’ve got to be true to who you are, or people will soon see through it. I’m lucky enough to be part of a team who believes in me and for independent women & would never push me to do something I’m not comfortable with. My mum is a strong, independent woman who has always taught me the values of equality & we should all have the freedom to express ourselves & be comfortable with who we are.

Bournemouth has a pretty thriving open mic scene full of up and coming solo singers, is there any one in particular you have your eye on from your local scene? It’s amazing that Bournemouth has such a vibrant &

supportive scene & I wish more areas would be like this. I’m always listening to new music, and, because I’m travelling around quite a bit, I get to hear amazing acts all the time. Music connects people, and it doesn’t matter if you’re in a bar or big arena, it provides the soundtrack to that moment in your life.

www.rock-regeneration.co.uk Power Thief return with the follow up to their “Teenage Chaos” EP with four new recordings. These recordings make up the “Down To the Wire” EP, recorded at Active Studios in POWER THIEF Penn Hill Poole. The four guys who formed in 2013 are still not even old enough to buy themselves a pint legally.

Gigs of the Month

Since forming they have played a whole host of gigs March: Gigs of the Month and festivals across the region. They have also bagged Fri 1st Apr 20:00, Mr. Kyps, Poole : The Members + The Electric themselves a support slot with Bruce Foxton’s From the Jam Shakes at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown in May. The EP opens with “Rundown Town” which provides a great retro-style guitar intro, before George’s considerable vocals come in. “Till Yesterday” has a sort of plodding “Midnight Hour” style beat rolling over and over in the background with the lead guitar adding melody over the top.

These guys are quite unusual with the fact that the vast majority of the influences come from bands that were around long before they were even born.

Fri 1st Apr 20:30, Firkin Shed, Bournemouth : Jonny Phillips (Willowen)

Fri 8th Apr 21:00, Square and Compass, Swanage : Red Foot Crow Sat 9th Apr 19:30, Anvil, Bournemouth : The Decoy + Krooked Nation + Endea + Novum Wed 13th Apr 18:00, Cliffhanger Cafe, Highcliffe : We Are Robot Fri 15th Apr 19:30, Anvil, Bournemouth : Tuskens + Buffalo Go + City Bound + For The Best

Fri 15th Apr 22:00, Smokin’ Aces, Bournemouth : Tom They admire acts such as The Kinks, The Beatles and Dr Feelgood, with their styles being a big part of Power Thief’s Clements musical style.

Sat 16th Apr 21:00, Chaplins Cellar Bar, Boscombe : Black Water County

The band know exactly how they want to sound and have kept along the same path ever since they started. “She’s in Love” gives us a catchy chorus rolling the words “She ís in Love, She ís in Love with herself” over and over. “Inner Fire” is the most powerful track of the four and shows yet greater guitar work and some good solid songwriting.

Thu 21st Apr 21:00, Chaplins Cellar Bar, Boscombe : Flying Shoe + The Cool Grey 4 Fri 22nd Apr 19:30, Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne : Jah Wobble’s Invaders of The Heart

Sun 24th Apr 12:00, Upton Country Park, Poole : The Folkish Fest: Featuring : Tankus the Henge + Richard Digance + Harpin’ On + Casual Attire + Ben Cipolla + James King + There is a great naivety and inexperience about these songs, Chaiani Riberio

a youthful awakening that can never be repeated as they get older. It is always a great thing to discover a new band and see how they progress and these guys are doing very well so far.

Chinners Recommends

Power Thief - ‘Down To The Wire’ EP https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPowerthief The Electric Shakes - ‘Stereotypical Girls’ http://www.theelectricshakes.com Palms & Pelicans - ‘Comfortable’ http://www.palmsandpelicans.co.uk

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Fri 29th Apr 20:00, Mr. Kyps, Poole : Bad Manners + Rat Race

If you would like to find out more about the gigs and artists mentioned in my blog please go to http://www.rock-regeneration.co.uk.

If you would like your band or gig featured here or on the Rock Regeneration website contact me: chinners@rock-regeneration.co.uk.

Each Wednesday listen to local music show “Livewire Live” between 7-9pm on 90.1 Hope FM or listen online at http://www.hopefm.com

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