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Thanks for picking up the May 2015 issue of Dorset Music Magazine and first of our annual bumper festival specials! We have an Aussie invasion this May with the guitar-free genre-hopping legends that are The Cat Empire and the sunshine grooves of Sticky Fingers both bringing good vibes to Bournemouth. We also round up the best of the fests in our 2015 Festival Round up! Plus, win tickets to see US rockers Ugly Kid Joe this Autumn! All this plus previews, listings and announcements from all of the best venues and events in the Dorset area.
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FEATURE
For over a decade now, and through various recordings, The Cat Empire have carved themselves out a unique place in the musical firmament, as a band with no guitars, with no easily definable style and no corresponding haircut, but a band that can step onto any stage in the world and make the crowd move. More than move, in fact. Make the crowd lose themselves in a frenzy. Bursting out of Melbourne, Australia in 2001 they’re the kind of band that are guaranteed to bring the sunshine to the rainiest of British festivals. You cannot help but move your feet to these You’re currently on tour in North America, how’s it going out there? It’s going great over here! We always have a good time doing this run. We’ve built up a really good following over here in Canada and the East & West Coasts of the USA. Some of the cities and venues feel like a second home to me now because they’re so familiar, especially Vancouver. ‘Current Swell’ are supporting us and create a rockin’ vibe for us to follow! It looks like 2015 is all about touring for you guys, what’s the best thing about being on the road? I feel so fortunate that we have this opportunity to travel to amazing places in the world on a regular basis. Experiencing different geography, climates, food and languages is all part of the perks of touring, as well as being able to take your music from place to place and have people come to the shows. Being a father of 4 young boys, I miss my family a lot when I’m on the road, but it must be said that I enjoy catching up on sleep on the tour bus or in hotels! With 8 of you in the band, plus guests, plus crew that’s a lotta people on a tour bus, how do you cope with being all together all the time or is it just one big party? Yeah it’s a full bus. All 12 bunks are filled. We’ve been doing this for long enough now that we have learnt how to respect each other’s space and privacy when it’s needed. There’s always the occasional bus party after a show which is fun, perhaps not quite as many as we used to do though. Has there been any particular highlight from the shows so far? Vancouver was the first show of the tour. I was blown away with the energy of the crowd. It quickly quells any jetlag that may be hanging over you. Montreal was wild as always. Those French Canadians know how to make noise and have a party! Your music is made for dancing, but who in the band has the best moves? Definitely Jumps! Or maybe Ollie if he is feeling inspired by certain liquids.
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guys. Seriously, you’d have to be completely devoid of the ability to have fun not to enjoy their energetic and exuberant live show as they power out uplifting, feel good tunes packed with the bounce of ska, the twang of latin, the groove of funk, the complexity of jazz and the simple, laidback temperament of reggae. Call it what you will – we call it GREAT. This team of crazy cool katz hit the O2 Academy in June and we can’t wait to shake our funky groove thangs so we jumped at the chance to speak to drummer Will Hull-Brown as they sped across the United States… Do you have a signature dance move? Yes, it’s called the ‘no dance’. You’ve recently been back in the studio – how did that go? We had one of the most easy-going relaxed recording experiences we’ve ever had I reckon. We went back into the same studio with the same engineer/producer as Steal The Light and we just jammed for a few hours on the first day while the record button was on. I think 2 or 3 songs have come out of those jams! Felix brought songs in as usual too. We’re happy with the path it’s taking. We’re heading back in there in May to do more. What is your approach to writing new material? Often it’s been very Felix and Harry driven, but the most recent recording sessions have been more collaborative, especially with the jamming and relinquishing creative decisions to the producer. That’s been refreshing - not feeling like you have to be in control all the time, but letting someone else call the shots for a change! Your music is categorically difficult to categorise – do you feel like it’s time to do away with musical genres? I think there will always be a place for musical genres, they will evolve however. So in the future I don’t think you’ll see as much of the stock pigeon-holing of styles like rock, funk etc. I’ve always struggled to describe our music! Perhaps it’s time for some new adjectives. You’re back in the UK soon, what can we expect from the live show in Bournemouth? Looking forward to Summer in the UK! What can you expect? To be honest we never do a tour with any particular intentions. It’s always energetic music and plenty of spontaneous sections with crowd interaction. We’ve got more songs now so the setlist is more varied. Might be some really, really new stuff thrown in there too. Bournemouth should dig it! Words: Zan Lawther
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FESTIVAL ROUND UP
So it’s that time of year again, time to brush off the trusty tent, dig out the wellies and head to the fields or if camping isn’t your bag, maybe grab some real ale and take in an all-dayer at the local. Whatever your bag, we seek out the best of the fests in our 2015 FESTIVAL ROUND UP!
the greyhound, blandford forum may 1 - 4 The 4th Teddy Rocks Festival continues on its mission to raise thousands of pounds to help children fighting cancer.The festival does this by showcasing over 26 live rock bands from originals, to covers, to tributes on a stunning outdoor stage. Alongside this there will be over 40 acoustic acts performing on the newly improved second stage during the four day event. To date Teddy20 has raised over £110,000, making a huge difference to a lot of children and their families.
southampton common may 23 - 24 A brand new festival for Southampton from the multiaward winning Bestival team. Common People promises to bring a glorious two-day metropolitan festival, uniting all tribes under the Southampton sky with the blithe spirit of Bestival right in the heart of the city. Huge artists play side by side with local talent and there’s a selection of alternative entertainments from trapeze lessons to welly wanging. No camping, no fuss, just a great day out and home to sleep in your own bed!
donington park, derby june 12 - 14 Rockers and metallers UNITE! Download returns to Donington in June with enough hard and heavy music to satiate even the most hell-hungry of campers. With four massive stages there’s enough to keep busy and ‘the village’ boasts its own entertainment and a fairground. This year there’s MORE music, more comedy and even some wrestling thrown in for good measure.
So who’s playing? A taster of the acts include Guns or Roses, Dookie (Green Day tribute), Oas-Is, Foo Forgers, The Funky Munks (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute), Link 182, The Decatonics and Orange Street, plus many more!
So who’s playing? Fatboy Slim, Grace Jones, De La Soul, Clean Bandit, Band of Skulls, Jaguar Skills, DJ Yoda, The Cuban Brothers, Dusky, Huxley, Derrick Carter, Rob Da Bank, Wild Smiles, Science of Eight Limbs, Dexters, Sean McGowan and many more.
Headliners Slipknot, Muse and Kiss are supported by Judas Priest, Faith No More and Motley Crue with Slash, Black Stone Cherry, Marilyn Manson, Enter Shikari, Black Veil Brides, Andrew WK, Thunder, Fightstar, Yellowcard, Five Finger Death Punch, Clutch, A Day to Remember, A, Suicidal Tendencies, Lamb of God and many more appearing across the weekend. Look out for Southampton’s own The Lounge Kittens cracking open the Second Stage on the Saturday too!
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Sherborne Castle june 13 A fantastic Summer’s day full of fantastic music set in the beautiful grounds of Sherborne Castle. With 3 stages, bountiful food and bars, no booking fees, no parking charges and no crossover between the main stage acts, this really is a one day festival that cares about its visitors! So who’s playing? The Waterboys, Show of Hands, Larkin Poe, Emily Barker, Nizlopi, Moulettes, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, The Willows, Seth Lakeman, Lizzyspit, Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston, Megson, Jaywalkers, Tom James, ODi, Aimee, Emily Baker Adults : £46.00 (£55 with camping) 5 to 17 Years : £25.00 Under 5’s : Free
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pilton, nr glastonbury june 24 - 28 The mecca of all festivals, Glastonbury tickets are hot property. A festival that is about so much more than just the music there really IS something for everyone in the acres and acres of fun on Worthy Farm. Every year it grows just a little bit bigger, now boasting over 100 stages with literally 1,000’s of acts performing across the weekend you’ll be spoilt for choice. This year’s event features Foo Fighters, Kanye West, Florence & the Machine, Pharrell Williams, Lionel Richie, Alt-J, Motorhead, Mary J Blige, Alabama Shakes, Paloma Faith, The Waterboys, The Fall, George Ezra, Rudimental, Future Islands, Suede, The Chemical Brothers, Ben Howard, Mark Ronson, La Roux, Death Cab for Cutie, Lianne La Havas, The Moody Blues and tonnes more still to be announced. Listing artists simply doesn;t do the festival justice, you could go days without seeing a band and still be having an incredible time! If you don’t already have a ticket you’re probably not going, totally sold out already folks!
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Quayside, Poole june 27 - 28 F O L K O N T H E Q UAY i s a free folk music festival in Po o l e w i t h f o u r o u t d o o r music stages, two ceilidh dances and over twenty teams of morris dancers in the streets overlooking Po o l e’s l o v e l y H a r b o u r. All the local pubs get involved which means plenty of great food and great beer! So far announced are Hat Fi t z & C a r a R o b i n s o n , T h e Roving Crows, Sarah Jane Scouten, Siobhan Miller & Aaron Jones, Cheikh D i o p a n d A f r i c ’A r t s , M o d Fo l k , J a y w a l k e r s , K a d i a , T h r e e p e n n y B i t , Fe a r n e , Fr e d ’s H o u s e , J o n a s & J a n e , M a Po l a i n e’s … , D j a m b o, Q u i n n s ’ Q u i n n e y, P l u m h a l l , Wik k aman Entry is absolutely FREE
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We spend most of our summer with a car boot permanently packed, ready for another festival at a moment’s notice. Our top tips for festival survival? Always pack a waterproof jacket and something warm to wrap up in, you can never trust the UK’s weather – baby wipes are essential – never leave the tent without some bog roll in your bag – with gaffa tape and carrier bags you can fix pretty much anything, including leaky wellingtons!
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Did you know that music festivals are believed to go all the way back to ancient Greece in the 10th century BC? Ethereal deities, rather than rock gods, were honoured though times haven’t changed so much with the recent emphasis placed on looking your absolute best (weather permitting!) in the field. Dry shampoo has been around since the 70’s but last year Asda reported sales were up a whopping 37% as we all struggle to keep our barnets fresh for five days without a shower!
The Block Party, a multi-venue metropolitan festival which takes place over six venues in Lansdowne, Bournemouth, returns Saturday 2 May. The Cursus Cider & Music Festival takes place from 15 - 17 May 2015 in the green open setting near Sixpenny Handley, Cranborne Chase, Dorset. It features 2 alternating stages of music as well as a great selection of cider, ales & food. Wild Life takes place from 5 - 7 June at a secret location in Dorset. Expect some big DJ surprises, loads of live music, cabaret and comedy, wrestling and even a tug of war. The 4th annual Colourfest takes place in 5000 acres of private lands on the Shaftsbury Estate, at Wimborne St. Giles 5 - 8 June and hosts music from the likes of James Frost, The Teak Project, Jonathan Maher and more. 12 - 14 June get folked at Wimborne Minster Folk Festival. After its triumphant revival in 2013 the historic East Dorset town will once again be filled with the colours and sounds of folk music and dance from around the UK and beyond. The Isle of Wight has become a central hub for festival season. This year the island boasts I.O.W. Festival 11 – 14 June featuring headliners Blur, Fleetwood Mac, The Black Keys and the Prodigy, VDub Island, celebrating all things VW, 23 – 27 July and Bestival is back at Robin Hill 10 – 13 September with the likes of Duran Duran, The Chemical Brothers and The Jacksons. We’ll leave you to decide which is your favourite! The 11th Boogie Woogie Festival will be held at Sturminster Newton British Legion 2 - 5 July. From 3 – 5 July Christchurch Festival provides an affordable family festival in the beautiful setting of Christchurch Quay. SWANAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Frome Festival is back for its biggest year ever. From 3 - 12 July over 200 events take place featuring top names in comedy and music, wonderful creative workshops, hidden gardens, treasure hunt, Frome tunnel tours, classical music, local talent, literary events, story-telling, poetry and much more. The 26th Swanage Jazz Festival takes place from 10 - 12 July at a variety of venues around the town. Dorset’s most chilled out music festival, Grooves on the Green is to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year, returning to Ashley Cross, Poole in Dorset on 11/12 July. Also that weekend, the 4th Wonky Donk Festival takes place at Halls Road Farm, Lytchett Matravers. LARMER TREE
Celebrating its 25th year, Larmer Tree festival near Salisbury remains a firm family favourite for its eclectic mix of music, theatre, crafts, storytelling and workshops running over 5 days from 14 - 19 July. Alright, it’s not really Dorset but Truck Festival in Oxford is so good it’s worth travelling for. This year’s festivities take place 17 - 18 July and feature an eclectic mix of rock, folk and indie music.
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FEATURE
Sticky Fingers (or STIFI to their mates) is a melting pot of reggae, psych, pop and bourbon. Hypnotising you into a swaying trance, then punching you in the face for dancing like a hippy. Their borderline contradictory fusion of flavours speaks to every walk of life, and it’s this multiplicity which makes the world their oyster. Some bands meet from lame gumtree advertisements, while others are formed with a touch of the divine. One Summer’s night some years ago, on a drunken street in Newtown, Sydney, Australia Dylan Frost was wrapping up a fruitless night’s busking. Paddy walked past, when a by-standing bouncer commanded he, “give the bloke some coin, brew!?” Instead, Paddy and Dyz struck up a chat, bonding over mutual hobbies like music. Soon, associate degenerates Seamus Hollywood (lead guitar), Freddy Crabz (keys) and Beaker Best (drums) banded together, and STIFI was erected. Debut album, Caress Your Soul, dropped in March 2013 and the album went into the top 40 in Australia and stayed in the top 50 for 3 weeks. The album tour sold like hot cakes. STIFI sold out every venue that ‘Stralya could throw at them, then they boarded a plane to give Europe the Finger. 2014’s Land of Pleasure cemented their place as Australia’s ambassadors of the chilled out sunshine grooves, if said grooves were all liquored up. This month they hit 60 Million Postcards and as they’re currently selling out shows 10 times the size in minutes in their homeland, NOW is the time to get on board, get in and get sticky. We nabbed a few minutes with fab Freddy Crabz to talk about what life is really like on the road, farts and all…
You’re obviously very successful in Australia, how does it compare coming over to the UK? It’s different you know but definitely exciting. A lot of our favourite bands and music stemmed from the UK so it’s nice to get the opportunity to come. We’ve been to the UK three times now and each time has been a ball. We’re hittin’ The Forum in London as well which is a big step up so I think you lot are starting to catch on. Oz obviously has a much smaller scene, but where we’re from in Inner Western Sydney there’s definitely something brewing. Bands like DMAs, the Preatures, Delta Riggs are all starting to hit it worldwide and we only live a few streets away from each other. I think good Oz music is on the comeback. You’re off to North America for the first time soon, are you excited? Yeah you can’t not be. None of us have even
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travelled there before and I think the states has the best and worst of what the world has to offer so I’ll be keen to just check it out. We were all holdin’ off cos we thought we might tour there one day and now here we are. It’s been great to see the support that’s been building over there as well. We’ve never played there before or had much association with the US but peeps are goin’ nuts for it and travelling hours to get to some shows. We’ve all got a good feeling ‘bout this one and will most likely follow up with another run soon after I reckon. I’m personally looking forward to hittin’ the south to load up on some fried bird but also keen to get legitimately fried in the west. Land of Pleasure really took off last year and has lead to you selling out tours before they’re even fully announced. How does that feel? It’s pretty surreal considering how we started and where we came from. When we were playing our first
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shows we used to send massive texts and spam all our mates’ emails making sure they’d come. We’d make loads of shitty posters and bomb ‘em up in every semi busy street or naked pole. Though recently we haven’t had to lift a muscle which is a strange thing for us cos we’re used to doing crap, whatever it is. Even with the band’s ongoing success we still haven’t really changed much. We go to the same pubs, drink the same beer, stay close to our true mates at home and still play like shit. The beauty of it I guess is that we can invest more time into the choons and the videoclips which we all do ourselves. There’ll be another one comin’ real soon and it draws a lotta inspiration from an 80s UK ska band but I can’t really reveal too much more now. Sorry. What’s been your biggest achievement so far? Don’t know if we have any one single achievement but we’ve played all the biggest festivals in Australia and have sold out some of the biggest venues in the country. We’ve travelled around Australia and have played for just over seven years so packing out venues is the biggest achievement I reckon. There’s one venue in particular in Byron Bay called The Great Northern. We’ve played there since we were 18 to a crowd of around 20. Now we’re selling out the joint twice without any promotion and no help from labels. We just do everything ourselves and with the help of our management team at Sureshaker. The beauty of where we’re at is that our fans have been there for a while and love our live show. Plenty of bands come and go and I think it’s cos they’re either missing those loyal fans or their live shows stink. Your music is the perfect accompaniment to sunshine. What’s your favourite thing to do in the sunshine? Cold beer, you guys haven’t quite figured that one out yet. I do like comin’ to Bournemouth and just admiring your seagulls. They breed ‘em differently there - they’re like 3 times as big as Oz gulls. Once I was chillin’ with the lads by the beach and saw a gull deep-throat a whole chicken leg like an anaconda. It wasn’t one of those free range chickens either. It was a big caged boy. Crazy.
called Just for You. It’s always fulfilling when you can get one down on the road. Farts can be pretty hectic in the car rides. None of the boys hold back so I feel like there’s always a manky green cloud hovering over us wherever we go. Aside from that there isn’t too much of a worry on the road. We meet some of the biggest leg-ends that we end up building lifetime relationships with. Shout outs to Andy from Bournemouth ya freak we’ll see ya soon! What can Bournemouth expect from your live show? It’s different every show. We always vibe of each other and the peeps around us, but sometimes even the smallest shows are the most fun or the biggest shows feel like a sloppy pub gig. We recently played a festival called Bluesfest in Byron Bay which was to a solid 10,000. Diz jumped into the crowd mid track and when he finally made his way back to the front of stage he got into a scuff with security. They thought he was part of the audience! There were a lot of younguns around and Diz is pretty fresh faced so it’s no wonder they thought he was just another lil raging punter. Like most things it was caught on camera so you can check it on the good tube. What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to (not your own)? It’s tough but I’d say seeing Kendrick perform at Enmore in Sydney almost a few years back where we played was one of the best shows I’ve seen. He was younger then and had never been to Oz but he fuckin’ smashed it. For me he’s the most impressive artist goin’ round today. War On Drugs more recently in Sydney was something special. Those guys have been hittin’ it for a while so it’s def inspiring to see ‘em playing some of their best ever shit crinkle faced. Don’t know what our music’ll sound like when we’re their age but I know we’ll be around. Words: Zan Lawther
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What are the best and worst things about being on the road? I definitely love the music in the car rides. A coupla trips ago we were pumping alotta Thinktank by Blur which I reckon is their best album. There’s already some influence from that record in the tracks we’ve been comin’ up with of late. I don’t think you realise it at the time but the music you hear on the road subconsciously affects your songwriting and for me, I come up with a lot of ideas on the road. We played a tiny show in Hoorn, Holland and there was a piano there so I tried nuttin’ out an idea goin’ on in my head from the car ride. Paddy and Diz were quick to turn it into a song adding lyrics and a strong hook which laid the foundation for one of our favourite tracks yet
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Who’s Joe and is he as Ugly as your name says? He’s a punk. Yes. Do you still hate everything about me? No, not everything. What’s the best thing about touring? The actual time on stage. And the worst? Hangin’ with a bunch of dudes all the time.
JOINERS | 22/05
What do you want to be when you grow up? Responsible
TALKING HEADS | 05/03 ENGINE ROOMS | 27/05
What’s your favourite song to play live? “Milkman’s Son”: It’s really easy.
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Who has the biggest feet in the band? Me What’s the weirdest thing that’s happened on tour? Playing in front of the biggest crowd ever in the history of the band, at the Polish Woodstock, almost 20 years after our last hit record. Awesome, but Kinda weird? Who has the worst tour bus habit? We are all pretty well trained at this point. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve been asked in an interview? “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve been asked in an interview?”
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If you were a crisp (chips) flavour, what flavour would you be? Piss and Vinegar Who would win in a fight, Skid Row or Ugly Kid Joe? Skid Row. Why should we come see you on the UK tour? Because you have nothing better to do!
catch ugly kid joe at soundcircus | bournemouth | sept 22
Big Country
www.rock-regeneration.co.uk Get our your camping gear ready as May heralds the start of the summer festival season with plenty of local Dorset festivals happening this month. It all starts on the 1st May at the Greyhound in Blandford with the four day Charity spectacular Teddy Rocks” The 2nd May at Hall’s Farm in Lytchett Matravers hosts a celebration of music, poetry and wellbeing at Calanfest. A new festival filling the void left by the much missed ”Indorset” Festival is three day The Cursus Cider & Music Festival at Sixpenny Handley near Blandford (15th-17th May). On 24th May there is the County Music Fair at the Three Tuns in Bransgore, a brand new festival on this year’s calendar that hosts a very diverse amount of national and local acts. April was once again a very busy month kicking off with a thrilling gig at Mr Kyps with Scottish rockers Big Country who performed a fantastic set in front of a devoted packed crowd. Bournemouth’s Escapefrom’98 returned to the live stage after a short hiatus to support New York Ska band The Toasters at Talking Heads in Southampton. There was a chilled night down at the Anvil with the Lifeboat Records promoted gig featuring one of Southampton’s finest singer/songwriters Lion and The Wolf. The all-acoustic gig reminded me just how passionate singer songwriters can be with some emotional from the heart felt performances. Hope & The New Flower Generation and Laura Goucher graced us with exceptional performances on the Livewire Live radio show on Hope FM. The CMI music Conference at the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth hosted by Matt Black and Suzy Wheeler was a considerable insight into the music business. In very well structured one day session a host of speakers from the Musician’s Union and Music Glue as well as film makers and promoters give their advice on how to find your way in this difficult sometimes business. The event was attended by a host of well known faces from the local music scene and is a great way of networking. The next event is on Sunday 20th September tickets are just £10 each (Limited to 50 spaces) and can be purchased from Suzy or Matt on 01202 405010.
CHINNERS Escape From ‘98
Our gigs of the Month Gigs of the Month 1st-4th May 12:00, Greyhound , Blandford Forum : Teddy Rocks Festival - http://www.teddyrocks.co.uk 2nd-5th May 12:00, Halls Road Farm, Lytchett Matravers : Calanfest Sun 3rd May 20:00, Mr. Kyps, Poole: Rat Race + Mighty Shrimp Sun 3rd May 21:00, White Hart, Wimborne Minster: The Jimmy Hillbillies Fri 8th May 20:00, Mr. Kyps, Poole: In The Hills + Joda Cema + Metaprism + Greenhorn + Thuum Sun 10th May 20:00, Angel Inn, Longham : E J Evans 15th-17th May 12:00, The Cursus Cider & Music Festival, Sixpenny Handley, Blandford - http://www.cursusfestival.com Sat 16th May 19:30, Lighthouse, Poole: Ninebarrow + Tinderbox Sun 17th May 13:00, Cottonwood Boutique Hotel, Bournemouth: The Talent Showcase:For a slot Simply call Suzy Wheeler and Matt Black on 07866 489 585 Fri 22nd May 19:00, Sound Circus, Bournemouth: Balls Deep + Between the Void + Regional One 23rd-24th May 11:30, Three Tuns, Bransgore : County Fair Music 22nd-25th May 13:00, Corfe Mullen Royal Legion, Corfe Mullen: Corfe Mullen Legion Beer Festival Sat 23rd May 20:00, Eden, Bournemouth: The Electrics Shakes + The Remnants + Snail Chasers Chinners Recommends: Kadia - “East of Alexandria” | kadiaband.co.uk The Lion and the Wolf -“Symptoms”| thelionandthewolf.bandcamp.com Momo Tempo - “The Spionage” | www.momotempo.co.uk Cardinal Bay- “Way Back Home” | www.cardinalbay.co.uk If you would like to find out more about the gigs and artists mentioned in my blog please go to 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 www.hopefm.com
dorset MUSIC | may 2015
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DUB PISTOLS
One of the most rock’n’roll acts out there, the Dub Pistols return to promote their 6th studio album with their riotous blend of ska, dub, hip-hop, electro, breakbeat, punk and drum and bass. Their sense of fun, entertainment value and tireless ability to make crowds jump has carved a Dubs-shaped niche on the music circuit and has made them something of a phenomenon.
MAY 02 | MR KYPS
FOR FANS OF: ROOTS MANUVA / MR SCRUFF / BEARDYMAN
THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES
Awe inspiring show for all music lovers
This brand new show, presented by Phil Walker is a live concert ‘rockumentary; paying homage to some of the greatest guitar heroes of all time. Sit back and relax as they take you on a journey through the decades from the first legends of the rock ‘n’ roll era through to the most creative, inspirational modern guitar heroes today.
MAY 22 | WEYMOUTH PAVILION FOR FANS OF: JIMI HENDRIX / BRIAN MAY / SLASH A steampunk party from the past
IRON BOOT SCRAPERS
The Iron Boot Scrapers took to the streets in 2008 as top quality buskers. Using the instrumentation of the 1920’s, they seek to embrace the attitude of those early musicians and play the cutting edge music of this present day, however still using the thump of the sousaphone, twang of banjo, drums and other authentic instrumentation of that past time; all with uplifting vocal harmonies.
MAY 22 | CHAPLIN’S Deep house, deep deep house
FOR FANS OF: HOBO JONES & THE JUNKYARD DOGS / RICHARD CHEESE
DENNEY
MAY 24 | HALO Tongue in cheek metallers
Get set for a monster festival after party with Forza this month as Hot Creations’ newest star Denney takes to the hallowed Halo turntables! Denney has been on everyone’s lips recently with his massive tune ‘Frequency’ looking set to become one of THE tunes of the summer with support from Radio 1’s Annie mac, Pete Tong, Danny Howard and more! FOR FANS OF: HUXLEY / PRINCE CLUB / SIDNEY CHARLES
EVIL SCARECROW
Nottingham’s Evil Scarecrow claim to be the finest heavy metal band ever to write a song about a robot… probably. Former winners of the Bloodstock Unsigned Competition, the current line-up features a devilish cavalcade of unruly characters; Dr Rabid Hell, Brother Dimitri Pain, Kraven Morrdeth, Princess Luxury and Ringmaster Monty Blitzfist. This is metal with tongue in cheek. FOR FANS OF: PANIC CELL / CRADLE OF FILTH / GOJIRA
DORSET MUSIC | MAY 2015
MAY 29 | SOUND CIRCUS
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previews JAMES ARTHUR
X Factor winner still going strong
Taking us on a journey, James will be showcasing his incredible vocals on ‘The Story So Far’ tour. James won the ninth series of The X Factor back in 2012 and his debut single ‘Impossible’ went straight to number one in the UK charts and he hasn’t looked back since. It’s poignant and emotive pop, pure and simple. Enjoy....
MAY 30 | O2 ACADEMY
FOR FANS OF: MATT CARDLE / LUCY SPRAGGAN / LAWSON
Prog rock for the ADD generation
DOUBLE EXPERIENCE
Bringing the ‘roll’ back into rock music, Canadian outfit Double Experience are on their way to our shores with a bunch of songs that contain all the hallmarks of progressive art rock without any of the brooding seriousness. It’s nerdy neo-rock and it’s damn catchy so get in early doors and find out who Double Experience really are.
MAY 30 | THE ANVIL
FOR FANS OF: TOOL / COHEED & CAMBRIA / ANBERLIN
TOYAH
JUNE 13 | MR KYPS Rock out of this world
Yes, actuals Toyah!!
From punk princess to high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is definitely a uniquely gifted performer. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she’s one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved actress and music composer she’s got a whopping 13 top 40 hits to choose from on this tour. FOR FANS OF: THE HUMAN LEAGUE / SIOUXSIE / TREY GUNN
HAWKWIND
The legendary psychedelic space rock group are coming back down to earth to do a UK tour. Lead singer and former Gong member Dave Brock never fails to put on a spectacular show with psychedelic lighting and projections that will take you back to the age of the hippies. One of the most influential and successful prog bands of all time, these 70’s rockers still know how to party. FOR FANS OF: YES / GONG / JETHRO TULL
KNOTSLIP
OCT 04 | OLD FIRE STATION A triubute to Slipknot… This Devon based 9 man-machine will deliver a show like an axe to the head. Born from 9 seasoned musicians all sharing a love for Slipknot, first appearing together for a one off ‘Stars In Your Eyes’ show, only to realise the potential to become Europe’s greatest Slipknot tribute band. Featuring everything you expect from Slipknot, including masks, boiler suits, kegs and an insane stage show.
OCT 09 | OLD FIRE STATION
DORSET MUSIC | MAY 2015
FOR FANS OF: SLIPKNOT OBVIOUSLY
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Singer songwriter Jack Grace bends the rule when it comes to your everyday soulful shoegaze. As likely to take to the stage alone as he is to invite various musicians and friends to join him, his indie fuelled blues is fresh and exciting.
and have not a single soul give a sh*t about who you are or what you’re even singing about. But to play to a room of 70 people with them all singing your lyrics back at you... that’s an achievement.
Describing himself as genre’ly challenged, Jack doesn’t believe in limiting himself from experimenting and expressing so you can hear all kinds of influences in his work, sometimes including strings, sometimes going straight into the bluesy land he’s seemingly most comfortable in, sometimes veering into indie, soul and even a hint of country. So let’s do away with the genres and the attempts to clarify everything and simply say that Jack is a confident, charming performer with a talent for songwriting that should see him on much bigger stages in the future.
Tell us about your next show and why we should come check it out? I’m playing the Skinner Street Church in Poole (9th May) supporting my good friends Fearne. I like to change and challenge myself all the time, so I can guarantee you wont see the same gig from me twice. So if you want to experience a moment that only you would have shared with whom ever is in the room that time, leave your phones and cameras at home and come share something with me.
We were lucky enough to have a few moments to chat with Jack and find out what he’s all about…
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to (not your own)? I’ve been to many great gigs that are incomparable to one another, but one that always stands out to me is when I saw Ryan Adams play in the Brighton Pavilion solo. I’ve been a Ryan fan for many years and in my option he is one of the greatest songwriters ever. That gig completed me.
Who are you and where do you come from? My name is Jack Grace and I’m a musician from Bournemouth. What made you decide to pick up an instrument and learn to play? I’ve always been intrigued by music from an early age. Music has always been in my house, the first thing I would do coming home from school was put a record on. But the moment I thought “Yep. That’s for me. Whatever this is, I want to do that” was Arctic Monkeys first album ‘Whatever people say I am, that’s what I’m not’. It just spoke to me. It was in a period where music was so metaphoric in terms of lyrical content. Turner’s lyrics were just raw and honest about every day life from the prospective of a teen living in England. I got where he was coming from. Who are your biggest influences? Without a doubt my biggest influence is Jeff Buckley. My Dad gave me his album (coincidentally call ‘Grace’) in my late teens. Wow, that for me set the standard. I thought, “This is how good I want to be” I had never heard a male voice like that before, the swooning vocal elasticity caught me completely off guard. My opinion of how a man should sing was completely shattered. He’s my Elvis.
If Hollywood made a film about you, who would play you? I’m told I’m like a less charming Brad Pitt if you took away his good looks, money and everything about him. So if Brad was free, him. But I’d settle for Michael Cera. Tell us one thing not a lot of people know about Jack Grace… The Queen once commented on how shiny my shoes were. I’m not even lying. This totally happened. What is on the agenda for 2015? Gig as much as I possible can. Festivals. Maybe another record. Just keep on keeping on and love what I’m doing. www.facebook.com/jackgracemusic
Catch Jack Grace live @ Skinner Street Church, Poole – 9 May 2015 ‘Salisbury Live’ festival - 30 May 2015
If you had to describe your sound in three words, what would you call it? Genre’ly challenged sadness. What’s been your biggest achievement to date? I’ve had the privilege to play at some pretty amazing venues over the years, also meet some of the greats in the industry. But probably the fact people buy my records, listen to them, listen to them again until they know the words, then come to a gig and sing along with me. That’s my biggest achievement. Anyone can play the London O2 (with the right connections)
DORSET MUSIC | MAY 2015
JACK GRACE