Hurricane State
The Count
Taken from the CD Cained And Able

Hurricane State are a 4-piece rock band from the south of Manchester. The band were drawn together by a mutual love of all music, whilst harbouring an intense hatred of the apathy displayed by Britain’s current plethora of ‘rock’ bands. Hurricane State are here to deliver music played with energy, passion, feeling and power back into the British rock scene. Their inspiration is drawn from past masters: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Iron Maiden and Deep Purple, as well as present performers: Tool, Queens Of The Stone Age, Audioslave and The Datsuns. Hurricane State can pull off a performance to surpass any other rock band in Britain. And that’s the way it is – so you’d better get used to it!

THE GEAR: Martin – Gibson SG, Les Paul, Epiphone Custom, Marshall DSL100 JCM 2000, 4x10 Marshall 1960 cab, Cry Baby Wah-Wah. Paulo – 1969 Les Paul Custom, Fender Strat, Esquire Tele, Marshall DSL 100 JCM2000, Takamine F300 acoustic. Andy – Warwick Corvette bass, Peavey Firebass 700, Boss ODB3 Overdrive, Tanglewood acoustic bass

Email: theband@hurricanestate.com
www.hurricanestate.com

Vadik Svetlov
Dark Division
Taken from a demo

I'm a still unsigned indie/alternative guitarist/composer/songwriter from Odessa Ukraine. I was born in 1986 on the 7th day of February in the maritime city Odessa. At the age of 13 I started to play the guitar and realised that music is the reason that I'm livin’! I finished music school and played in a lot of bands. Now I'm workin' as a soloist and tryin' to get a contract with a record label.

Email: innerstate70@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/vadiksvetlov

Slowline

Slowline are a three-piece band based in London featuring individuals hailing from both sides of the Atlantic. New York raised Niall is on guitar/vocals, with the UK contingent, energetic brash beat connoisseur Dave on drums and punk/funk bassist Justin ensuring slowline's influences are spread out across borders and the years.
With the current line-up forming in September 2005 the band has recently appeared on the London scene with shows at venues such as the Bull and Gate, Hope and Anchor and a recent headline spot at the Dublin Castle. Releasing a four song demo EP at the end of last year to showcase just a small part of their work, the band manage to follow their own path with music that combines melodic precision whilst cruising towards climatic chaos.
Slowline ensnare the economy of drums, bass and guitar whilst ensuring nobody has any place to hide. The band have done another batch of songs in March which compiled their second demo EP and they also have more London shows on the horizon.

info@slowline.com
www.slowline.com

Helium Soul

Helium Soul have been building solid foundations on the blues and rock circuit since 2002. Though they have recently recorded their first studio album, they are essentially driven by the desire to play live and to take their sound to their increasing fan base. Press and public alike have been impressed by the energy of their live show and the quality of the material. Helium Soul are bringing their own sound, and most importantly, their own songs to a rapidly growing audience.
Writer and front man, Russ Blaber has been performing on the live music scene for several years and has performed at the Royal Albert Hall supporting B.B. King.  Keyboard player Kenny Carroll brings the best out of the Hammond A1, which is an integral part of the band and the sound. The rhythm section is comprised of the exceptionally talented Matt Dean on drums, who studied at the renowned Academy of Contemporary Music and Ad Critchfield whose bass playing brings energy and 'funk’ to the Helium Soul sound.

email: info@heliumsoul.com
www.heliumsoul.com

Michele Cariga

'I am a guitarist-composer, 33 years old, and I have lived in London for five years. I have a demo of eight instrumental tracks all composed and played by me. I hope you will appreciate the ideas and technique – I put my heart and soul in that. I have been studying all sort of music (classical, jazz, rock, blues) and improving my style all my life, playing with local bands in Italy and in London. I've been playing with artists like Sandro Giacobbe and Mark Jenkins, but working for a record company would be great. My main influences are: Steve Morse, Kansas, Eric Johnson, Malmsteen, Yes, Mike Stern, Gary Moore.I am confident my music is extremely experimental, but always melodic and easy to appreciate.'

THE GEAR: Fender Stratocaster, Twin Reverb, Boss Overdrive, a cheap acoustic guitar, Roland GR1 guitar synth (for bass,flute, trumpet, and keyboard)

email: grossogufo@hotmail.com
www.michelecariga.com

WAKE
SPEAK LIKE YOU MEAN IT
SPEAK LIKE YOU MEAN IT

THE STORY SO FAR: Paul “Pazza” Godfrey (Bass player from the Ozric Tentacles) and Johnny Morgan (drummer with Senser and Moke) had been working informally with singer/songwriter (and guitarist) Paul Goldsmith for a number of years and in the Summer of 2003 decided the time was right to record an EP.
While rehearsing at Scream Studios in London they became friends with violinist Jenny Newton and the acoustic driven, uplifting sound of “WAKE” was formed. In a short space of time they had recorded 14 songs and picked an initial 6 for the first EP.
After playing a series of gigs to help promote the music, towards the end of 2004 the band decided to work on their first album.
Now playing a series of acoustic and electric live shows delivering a beautiful but haunting sound capped with great melodies and hooks. As one promoter recently said after a show in central London, Wake live is like, “They are playing their CD through the PA”, which is a great testament to the band’s ability.
‘WAKE” have also just shot a video, for the song ‘Feeling Undone’, which has received rave reviews by all who have seen it. Check it out at the website below.
The debut album, titled “Speak like You Mean It “ is now available to buy at their website www.wakeband.co.uk

When Snails Attack

When Snails Attack is comprised of Steve Davies. The music is inspired by rock, jazz, blues and the work of a misunderstood painter from Jupiter by name of Zippo 3. No thought whatsoever was given to commerciality during the recording of these tracks. It's just cool, guitar-based grooves from the blue planet for all you broad-minded folk out there who don't give a shit for the hit parade.

THE GEAR: Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster and Precision Bass, PRS Soapbar SE, Marshall AVT 150, Bad Horsie Wah, GFX-8, Yamaha SO3, Yamaha AW16G

Email: stevewar@tiscali.co.uk

Stay With Me
Taken from the album 'Alcohol Fuelled'

Comeg are Coemgen Savage (vocals/guitar), Giles Hancock (guitar), Dan Osborne (bass), Ashley Lawrence (drums). Comeg have a talent for weaving sumptuous melodies which hook you in and refuse to let you go. The band formed in 2002 and have since recorded four albums. All albums are freely downloadable from the website. All albums have received excellent reviews, most of which are composed of comments such as: 'It's surprising how some industry bigwig hasn't snapped up the band on their record label' - www.entertainment.inuk.com. 'COMEG have the sheer brilliance that helped drive David Bowie to world stardom.' - Demoland.com. 'The melodic sweetness of McCartney, the clever, edgy lyrics of Lennon, and the upfront sexuality of the Stones. All wrapped in a production style that reminds me of Jeff Lynne / ELO. What's not to love?' - Norm Bowler, www.godsofmusic.com

www.comeg.org

Hollywood Assassins

Hollywood Assassins are a new four-piece band from Brighton comprising Lewis Morrison (vocals), Mark Monaco (guitar), Omar Mizdaq (bass) and Jamie Lee Morrison (drums). The band was formed earlier this year and they recorded a two track CD at Toerag Studios, London (famed for recording the White Stripes) containing original compositions (Now That I've Seen Her and North West One). The CD has just been released on the Dumas label and is currently being played on Southern Counties Radio. The band describe their sound as surf noir rock and roll. The band have also made a video to promote this track, which can be down loaded from their website and was directed by Nic Wassell, featuring actress Nou Ra.

Contact: 07813 985 471.
www.hollywoodassassins.com

Miraje

"Rock Music is played by Rock Fans. Now allow me to contradict this statement. Drawing inspiration from acts such as The Streets and The Chemical Brothers, the line from rock fan to rock music isn't so clear in this case. Virtuoso guitar driven rock is Miraje's forté, blending classical instrumentation with power metal.
Contradiction would seem to be a running theme in this band, the very fact that it is a band, yet it is essentially the brainchild of one man. That man would be Ben Teacher, who writes, composes and produces all of Miraje's material to make one person sound like a band. For this to have been completed, vocals were supplied by Sandra Tuduwage.
So, we assumed it was a band... It would also be fair to assume that a guitarist has two hands, right? Ben Teacher was born with the disability of having one hand, yet he has taught him to play four instruments above the standard of the average musician. Considering all of the above, 'what you see is what you get' may well not be the case."

www.myspace.com/mirajetheband

Email: benteacher@hotmail.co.uk

Kid Serial

Kid Serial were formed two years ago in sunny Lancaster, England, and are currently finishing recording their debut album, 'Action Not Words', to be released on the new independent rock label Load 4. Kid Serial take their '80s influences and add a bit of modern rock to give a unique sound that blows people away when they attend one of their gigs.

Email: dan@dandandan.freeserve.co.uk
07871 733339

Naked Ruby
Get Naked
Taken from the album ‘Nuthin’ But Dirty Lowdown Trash!’

Imagine the house band from Pulp Fiction, fronted by a seductive female Elvis (flame haired, femme fatale, Jane Ruby)! A growling bass, hypnotic drums, & wigged out guitars. Playing a mix of Grinding Garage, Wild Surf & Voodoo Vegas Beat! Accompanied by the gyrations of GoGo honeys, The Las Vague Showgurls!!!

Naked Ruby play JAMM at 261 Brixton Road on 19th August, with Cancan dancers, go-go girls and belly dancers all shaking their stuff. It’s a South Seas theme, so think tropical when yer getting dressed! £5 before 11pm

THE GEAR: Gibson 335, 1963 Burns Vibra-Artiste Deluxe, 1960 Anniversary Gretsch, 1967 Gretsch Country Gent, Fender Blues Deluxe Tweed, Premier drums, Fender Jazz bass, Vox Continental organ, trumpet

Email: nakedruby@hotmail.com
www.nakedruby.com

Deptford Beach Babes
Firewater
Taken from demo

The perfect band for all your modern surf sounds and hula fashions, The Deptford Beach Babes serve up the tone, the Tiki twang and mix it all up with some Arabic undertones; turn up the reverb, get set, go-go! Coming to a chi-chi cocktail lounge or London dive near you…

THE GEAR: Hagstrom 1, Hagstrom Futurama, Epiphone Sheraton, ’70s Fender Mustang, Vox AC30, Fender Twin, Premier drums

Email: roast_cat@yahoo.co.uk
www.ellaguru.org.uk

Monkeyrush
Fug
Taken from a demo

Monkeyrush are a dark outfit, delivering powerful, hard hitting music with thought provoking lyrics, a fusion of ska, punk and pop. They project a twisted sense of normality with a defiance for conformity. Monkeyrush are currently recording their first album yet to be titled, which they are showcasing in venues up and down the country. Monkeyrush inject passion, frustration and emotion in to their music, which is strongly apparent in live performances. This band have an energy which chews you up, spits you out and leaves you crying out for more…

THE GEAR: Customised Jackson Soloist, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Precision bass

Email: admin@monkeyrush.co.uk
www.monkeyrush.co.uk

Tom Midgley
Mind On A Girl
Taken from a demo

“I am 19 and have been playing guitar about 10 or 11 years. I thought it was about time I stopped writing songs in the hope of being brave enough to get someone else to sing them, and just record the buggers! I record in my bedroom on a four track digital Zoom recorder and a Zoom drum machine. Creating the backing tracks for songs has been the most fun I've had with guitar, both frustrating and rewarding. In terms of subject matter, I find songs hard to write, and often cringe at lyrics I have written, but I guess that's all part of the process and I'll get over it! I am generally very shy, not so much at performing, but in sharing my own songs with closer friends and family, so relatively few people will ever have heard my songs, but that's something I'm trying to get round to by performing them live.”

THE GEAR: Gibson SG special, Marshall Valvestate 50, Tokai ES-335 copy, Legend bass, Selmer Treble 'n' Bass 50, Seagull acoustic

Email: thomas.midgley@keble.oxford.ac.uk

Gentlemen Of Largesse
Favourite Fish
Taken from demo

Gentlemen of Largesse have peculiar twisted tunes, songs of bizarre muddled thoughts and fish, and little regard for a target audience, creating a unique sound, a curious oddity inviting you into their world – a world dark with beautiful moisture, a world of both misery and merriment. They wish to entice you into this world, to share with them, to mingle like insects, but not beetles as they’re quite obviously evil. Enter this world and you may feel slightly uneasy, perhaps a little queasy, but soon a sense of wellbeing will overcome you like a big, big cloud of happy. So, moist goodness and creepy pleasure for one and all as brought to you by Gentlemen of Largesse, a band that simply must be heard. Enjoy.

Next gig: The Garage in Highbury & Islington, London, on 27th August.
 
Email: timnaish1@yahoo.co.uk

Duncan Black
Audiosculpture
Taken from the album ‘The Ubiquitous Guitar Mercenary’

If you go and see Duncan Black live you will witness one unaccompanied guitarist, armed to the teeth with gadgets, cables and electronic detritus. He makes noises that just aren't supposed to come out of a guitar. It goes down well. Duncan has played in all manner of bands in North Wales and Cheshire over the last 16 years. His influences include Mike Patton, Aphex Twin and Ed Alleyne-Johnson. He describes his musical style as 'cross-over'; a mixture of all styles - rock, pop, jazz, electronica, avant-garde etc. Duncan has a solo album available through Judmusic records entitled 'The Ubiquitous Guitar Mercenary' - for more information visit his website at
www.duncan-black.co.uk

THE GEAR: Audiosculpture was performed live, using a guitar and effects pedals.

Broken Kidney
Trickle
Taken from full length demo Something For Later

"Why Broken Kidney? Simple, I only have one and it's broken. Not to mind, dialysis keeps me playing and there is always a chance of a second hand part in the future. So keep carrying those donor cards, folks…"

GEAR LIST: Various guitars, mainly a Fender Strat, Gibson SG, Aria TA50, Yamaha bass. Amps? Mainly a Roland Cube 30 but also an old Fender Bassman 70.

Email: paul.phillips90@tesco.net

The Family Trait
Majorca '86
Taken from 3-track demo

"London's 'The Family Trait' write music that is unsure of its dimensions.  Their themes owe as much to 1970s sitcoms as they do Western epics. But please do not misunderstand; the songs offer the listener something considerably more substantial than a thin slice of British miserablism or a quick knees-up. They may, one day, be famous, or perhaps destined never to be heard.  Either way, the band's 'Majorca '86' is the only time you will hear a wistful suburban sigh so elegantly wrestled from a beery Mediterranean belch."

Contact:
Danny
41 Hillfield Avenue
London
N8 7DS
07949 182166

Transponder
Manic Madrigal
Taken from debut demo Transpondance

"Trans-Atlantic collaboration between guitarist/bassist Gary Franklin (Knivsta, Sweden), Chicago-based drummer Dan Van Schindel and keyboard player Ron Caruana from Florida. Thanks to the miracles of modern technology, we can write and record together without small things like oceans getting in the way too much! This schizophrenic instrumental rock tune takes a whole bunch of stylistic twists and turns along the way and hopefully showcases what we can do and what we stand for musically!"

GEAR: Gary: Gibson LP Std (goldtop, 2001), PRS Custom 24, Ibanez JPM100, Peavey Wolfgang stoptail, Tanglewood TW1000SR, Line 6 Variax, Warwick Streamer LX Jazzman, PODxt. Dan: Roland V-drums. Ron: Korg Triton. Recording: 3 x Korg D1600, mixed & mastered on PC using Sonar & Wavelab software.

www.broadjam.com/transponder
Email: gary.franklin@home.se

The Jackoffs
High Friends In Low Places
Taken from 5-track EP High Friends In Low Places

You already know them. They are the haggard, handsome ones propping up the bar that time forgot. They are drinking now and paying later, telling white lies about their black eyes, cursing the one that got away and spinning whiskey fibs about the one they're gonna fall in love with today. They are tipping their hat to rock 'n' roll's old ways and sneering at today's flame-painted clichés. They are the old dogs that don't wanna learn the new tricks. They are high friends in low places, stoned out freaks and Motorheadcases. The Jackoffs are currently doing the rounds of London's rock'n'roll watering hell-holes and will play anywhere, with anyone.

Email: info@thejackoffs.com
www.thejackoffs.com
07771 670536

The Funxster Foundation
Continuum
Taken from 6-track CD Tinj

'Fascinating twin-acoustic guitar soundscapes' was one description of the Funxster Foundation's music. They are Mark Duxbury and Steve Catlin. Their goal, using only two acoustic guitars, is to paint vistas, evoke emotions and inspire the imagination. To best capture the moment, both guitars are recorded simoultaneously - no overdubs! For more detailed information, please listen to the music. Hope it works for you too!

Email: andre@duxbury54.fsnet.co.uk

Rick Gill
Seventeen
Taken from the 10-track CD New Horizon

After playing a series of acclaimed solo acoustic gigs across London from 2000 through to early 2003, Rick took a brief hiatus to work as a guitar technician for The Darkness, on their 2003 tour of the UK and Europe. Rick has recently finished work on his debut album and is currently gigging across the capital with the Rick Gill Allstars. Details of his forthcoming gigs and a detailed bio are available at his website.

www.rickgill.co.uk

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