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Tuesday 14 October 2008
Mumble Knockout local band, now a 3 piece fronted by Mark Slade with Graham White and Martin Price, making a HUGE impact on the local music scene www.myspace.com/mumbletheband
Lewie "I make shapes with my hands on a guitar and I pass air over my vocal chords... Both at varying times, both with varying intensity" Phoebe Osborne
Ciaran
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 9 September 2008
Urban Reverb Urban Reverb are a 4 piece indie/acoustic band based in Essex and playing Acoustic Indie with a country vibe. Their single 'Miss you' is available to buy in most HMV stores and will be featured in the forthcoming film 'Legend of the AlleyMan'. Winners of the Liberty Romford Battle of the Bands 2008, the band are currently booked for a string of gigs around the London and Essex area.
The Shed Heads Word on the streets is that Glen and Al are away at rehab and the others booked into the Priory to help them cure themselves from the trappings of their rock 'n ' roll life style. . . . . . but if they're all away, who's playing the music? www.myspace.com/shedheadsmusic
The Forest Gate Crashers Excellent and highly versatile blue-grass combo hailing from . . . . . . . . . . Forest Gate!
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 12 August 2008
Velocity Velocity first formed in September 2005 with an indie/funk rock sound to rival even the best around. Their music has a kick arse attitude which shows in their complex yet simple sounding riffs. Largely influenced by the Stereophonics, Reef and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and with all their passion and excitement, listening to them play live makes for an exciting evening. www.myspace.com/ukvelocity
Emily Coates Once Emily begins singing it is evident that this girl lives through music. Her melodies are simply beautiful and carried by a voice that is remarkably piercing and haunting. Her lyrics are honest, touching and raw all at once. Wise beyond her years, she speaks unrestrained about life and death www.emilycoates.com
Paul Browse Awesome guitarist from North London now a regular at Platform.
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 8 July 2008
The Smiling Strangers Formed in early 2004, their first CD `Dangerous Times` was released early in 2005, quickly followed by their second `Spaces, Graces and Smiling Faces`. Their long awaited third album, `All The Way`, was released in November 2007. Strongly influenced by Crowded House, the Strangers Smile their way through songs accompanied by piano, bass, acoustic guitar and a bit of percussion. www.thesmilingstrangers.com
Lizzie B Lizzie is a vocalist/songwriter and performs with Acoustic guitar. She has a fantastic, rich low register, and an accomplished range. As a songwriter, her songs are easy listening, and are driven with meaningful lyrics and unique melodies, hinting a little at Blues, Folk, Country and mellow. www.lizzieb.co.uk
Plus Support
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 10 June 2008
CANCELLED for technical reasons
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 13 May 2008
Gold Continuing our series showcasing local bands. All the members of Gold have been around the Newham music scene 'for a while'. In this latest manifestation they play classic rock from Sixties up to date
Glenn Barnes Glenn Barnes is a singer/songwriter born and bred in the ‘Medway Delta’, Chatham, Kent. Glenn draws on many sources of inspiration for his songs; from the scorn and rejection of a failed relationship, to the infinite wonders of the universe; from the base desires of a carnal being, to the wide-eyed observations of the human state. He now performs with Andy White on percussion and Brendan Esmonde on acoustic bass. http://www.myspace.com/glennbarnes
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 8 April 2008
The Krunch (Local father/son band playing heavy rock music)
Kien Lim Kien Lim is an Independent Folk Rock Pop troubadour currently based in London. His haunting melodies, not so innocent lyrics, and powerful, dreamy vocals, take one on a mesmerizing trip to unexpected places. Although born in Brighton, England, Kien was raised in Malaysia, and started his musical journey as an electric guitarist playing diverse musical styles from Jazz, Funk and local Malay songs to heavy rock. www.kienlim.com
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 11 March 2008
Cancelled for technical reasons
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Tuesday 12 February 2008
Tiny Tigers (Failed to turn up!) "We do things our way, writing music that we love and enjoy without thinking about what genre we fit into, or whom we're trying to appeal to. We didn't form Tiny Tigers with thoughts of stardom and a 'how to make it' plan in place, we just always wanted to be in a band and make music that we love - catchy, tuneful, sometimes shouty and sometimes not." www.myspace.com/tinytigers
Legion Seven Awesome indie rock band from Colchester headed up by the incredibly talented Paul Wood
Stuart Masters "An original and inspired performance"... "an unusually soulful voice"..."his enigmatic lyrics demand to be heard" - Romford Recorder www.myspace.com/stuartmasters
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 8 January 2008
Spudgun Spudgun split up after the band members left Canterbury university, where they had originally played together, but Liam Daley (lead vocals and guitar) and Darren Johnson (guitar and backing vocals) have reformed the band and this will be their first gig with the reassembled lineup. www.myspace.com/spudgunrock
Velocity Velocity first formed in September 2005 with an indie/funk rock sound to rival even the best around. Their music has a kick arse attitude which shows in their complex yet simple sounding riffs. Largely influenced by the Stereophonics, Reef and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and with all their passion and excitement, listening to them play live makes for an exciting evening. www.myspace.com/ukvelocity
Sean Taylor Brilliant Blues singer/guitarist - one of Platform's regulars www.myspace.com/seantaylorsongs
Others to be arranged
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 11 December 2007
Paul Steven Wood Paul is the driving force and lead vocals behind Legion Seven, an awesome indie rock band from Colchester who have played Platform a number of times. He will be performing an acoustic set with his keyboards player James.
Lizzie B Lizzie is a vocalist/songwriter and performs with Acoustic guitar. She has a fantastic, rich low register, and an accomplished range. As a songwriter, her songs are easy listening, and are driven with meaningful lyrics and unique melodies, hinting a little at Blues, Folk, Country and mellow. www.lizzieb.co.uk
Paul Browse Awesome guitarist from North London on his third visit to Platform.
Bruise Self taught and self educated, Isobel Morris writes songs with great spirit and intuitive feel, propelled by the driving groove of Jim Kimberley. Their music is both compelling and emotional with something insidiously persuasive about them, like magicians - a little bit Patti Smith, a little Nico, but then again something altogether different. www.bruisemusic.co.uk
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 13 November 2007
Kreivas Kreivas was born in Vilnius, Lithuania and studied at The Conservatory of Vilnius. As well as writing and playing his own songs, he writes lyrics and music for other performers and teaches music. www.myspace.com/kreivas
White Collar Weapons Kieron and co. play recently discovered (de)compositions by the centuries-dead and long decomposed songwriter Traditional Anon. www.myspace.com/whitecollarweapons
Emily Coates Once Emily begins singing it is evident that this girl lives through music. Her melodies are simply beautiful and carried by a voice that is remarkably piercing and haunting. Her lyrics are honest, touching and raw all at once. Wise beyond her years, she speaks unrestrained about life and death www.emilycoates.com
Floor spots welcome
Compered by Ken Wood (The No-holds Bard!) _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Tuesday 9 October 2007
Audrey Ryan On tour from Boston USA, Audrey's music is lyrical, eclectic, innovative, and genre-bending. Her songwriting blends together the influences of her parent's generation - Joni Mitchell, Dylan, and Neil Young - her generation - Radiohead, Wilco, and Arcade Fire. www.audreyryan.org www.myspace.com/audreyryan
Patrick Plunkett Patrick, originally a Dublin based musician, has been gigging solo or in bands since the age of 14. His music is a song based fusion of several eclectic styles including blues, country, folk, jazz, rock and much more, fronted by a powerful yet delicate voice. His influences include David Bowie, Damien Rice, Jack Johnson, Little Feat, Muddy Waters, Fats Waller, B.B King, Beck, Bob Marley, Josh Ritter, The Band, Presidents of the USA to name but a few!
100 Mile House Peter's strong, rhythmic guitar and Canadian Denise's honest lyrics, harmonised intriguingly, are woven into a sound that can at times feel so fragile it could be broken with a glance, or in an instant so powerful it can grab the most resisting of listeners. www.100milehouse.co.uk
The Forest Gate Crashers Excellent and highly versatile local blue-grass combo
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 11 September 2007
Mumble Knockout Newham based 4 piece band making a HUGE impact on the local music scene www.myspace.com/mumbletheband
Velocity Velocity first formed in September 2005 with an indie/funk rock sound to rival even the best around. Their music has a kick arse attitude which shows in their complex yet simple sounding riffs. Largely influenced by the Stereophonics, Reef and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and with all their passion and excitement, listening to them play live makes for an exciting evening. www.myspace.com/ukvelocity
Neo Asbo A squid eating dough in a polyethylene bag meets Jethro Dave on a bender with Syd Dylan, folowing the trendmongers down memory lane. Otherwise great folk/rock! www.myspace.com/neoasbo
Jon Crocker Intense and dusty indie folk all the way from the from the mountains of California. www.myspace.com/joncrocker http://joncrocker.intelligentlystupid.com
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 14 August 2007
Velocity Velocity first formed in September 2005 with an indie/funk rock sound to rival even the best around. Their music has a kick arse attitude which shows in their complex yet simple sounding riffs. Largely influenced by the Stereophonics, Reef and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and with all their passion and excitement, listening to them play live makes for an exciting evening. www.myspace.com/ukvelocity
Spudgun Hailing from a leafy suburb in Essex, Liam Daley (lead vocals and guitar) and Darren Johnson (guitar and backing vocals) have been playing together for a good few years, originally in and around Canterbury. www.myspace.com/spudgunrock
Invisible Alex "When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's £2.50 per minute."
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 10 July 2007
Emily Coates Once Emily begins singing it is evident that this girl lives through music. Her melodies are simply beautiful and carried by a voice that is remarkably piercing and haunting. Her lyrics are honest, touching and raw all at once. Wise beyond her years, she speaks unrestrained about life and death www.emilycoates.com
The Forest Gate Crashers Local blue-grass afficcionados
Stuart Gwyer Local singer/sing-writer
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Tuesday 12 June 2007
Legion Seven Awesome indie rock band from Colchester
Bruise Self taught and self educated, Isobel Morris writes songs with great spirit and intuitive feel, propelled by the driving groove of Jim Kimberley. Their music is both compelling and emotional with something insidiously persuasive about them, like magicians - a little bit Patti Smith, a little Nico, but then again something altogether different. www.bruisemusic.co.uk
Alys A little N. Irish lady with a big voice, and purposeful guitar, Alys is a kind of folksy, rocky, acoustic pudding (better than chocolate fudge cake or lemon meringue pie) that really fills a room with her presence (or gives the audience its just desserts!). "More rocking than a field of rocking horses. Absolutely top stuff." Badger Music www.AlysMusic.com
Patrick Plunkett Patrick, originally a Dublin based musician, has been gigging solo or in bands since the age of 14. His music is a song based fusion of several eclectic styles including blues, country, folk, jazz, rock and much more, fronted by a powerful yet delicate voice. His influences include David Bowie, Damien Rice, Jack Johnson, Little Feat, Muddy Waters, Fats Waller, B.B King, Beck, Bob Marley, Josh Ritter, The Band, Presidents of the USA to name but a few!
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 8 May 2007
The Müvs Acoustic twisted pop with jazz and blues influences. For The Müvs are all about quality songwriting...expect the unexpected!
Paul Browse
Neo Asbo
Others to be arranged
Floor spots welcome
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Tuesday 10 April 2007
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Tuesday 13 March 2007
Lahayna Influenced by any band that ever was, especially Stevie Wonder, the Chili |
