Rock Chic Reviews: Music

Black Wednesday at The Station

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:19:15 GMT

Hi all
Well blow me down The Station has gawn all posh!
We haven't been there for a while, but we descended down there on Saturday to see Black Wednesday, a fabulous three piece from Birmingham.

The guys from The Glorious Dead met the guys at Queens Hall, Nuneaton so we thought, as we were local , we would pop by to lend our support.

We had an awesome night. It was great to see old friends from way back when and to listen to such an eclectic mix of covers played in their own unique way. Their rocked up version of Cameo's 'Word Up' has to be heard to be believed - Awesome! They also covered System of a Down, Anthrax, Pantera, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, The Darkness, Muse to name but a few. (That's code for I can't remember anymore, I knew I should have written this on Sunday, but I was too hung over!)

Besides getting everyone up to shake their bootie, they built up a great rapport with the crowd and really went down well.

I particularly liked their own stuff, well constructed, well written, well played!

The band is made up of Dale, on guitar and vocals, his fingers begin to blur the riffs he plays are so complex, an outstanding musical talent, with a brilliant voice too!

Mark on bass is another great talent who compliments Dales lead with some well defined playing and really melodic backing vocals.

Last but not least is Keigo, a master on the drums, who puts on a fabulous show and provides a solid tight backline for the guys to work with.

You can tell this is a well rehearsed and practiced band, very professional and solid.

Black Wednesday are through to the semi finals in the Rock and Blues Battle of the Bands and I'd like to think they are in with a great chance. They have some stiff competition in Sweet Seduction and Karac, but those of us in the know are never surprised that it is not always the bands with the most talent that get through. I sincerely wish them well and hope the competition is fair and just.

Thanks guys for a wonderful night. I really had a fab time and it was good to meet you at last.
Take care and good luck.

Rock Chic

Festival Line Ups 2007

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 18:56:51 GMT

Hi all sorry it's been a while since I wrote. We've been having fun, seeing great bands, listening to fab demos and generally having a good time. Watch out for my new reviews very shortly.............

In the meantime as festival season approaches I thought I let you know who's where this year. Remember not to pitch your tent too close to the loos, I promise you will live to regret this seemingly great idea by the end of the weekend!!! (Apparently Glastonbury are offering recycled loo roll this year, handy if you forget to take yours.)

Go for the higher ground, away from the paths and don't forget to take a banner or flag so that you can easily recognise your tent when you are staggering back at the end of the night.

Thanks to MSN lets find out Who's on Where and When?

ISLE OF WIGHT - JUNE 8-10
Snow Patrol, Muse, The Rolling Stones, Kasabian, Keane, Groove Armada, The Feeling, Echo & the Bunnymen, Koopa, Ash, Wolfmother, Amy Winehouse, Donovan, Arno Carstens, Carbon/Silicon, The Thirst, The Menschen, The Fratellis, Paolo Nutini, James Morrison, Melanie C, Country Joe McDonald, The Hedrons

DOWNLOAD - JUNE 8-10
My Chemical Romance, Velvet Revolver, Wolfmother, DragonForce, Megadeth, Hinder, Buckcherry, Zico Chain, Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Machine Head, Bowling For Soup, 30 Seconds To Mars, Aiden, Shadows, Fall, HELLYEAH, Turisas, Iron Maiden, Evanescence, Killswitch Engage, Stone Sour, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Papa Roach, Chimaira, Reuben, Korn, Enter Shikari, Paramore, Porcupine Tree, Saosin, From Autumn To Ashes, Turbonegro, ANJ, Mötley Crüe, Satellite Party, Biffy Clyro, Head Automatica, Gallows, Anathema, Bring Me The Horizon, Bloodsimple, Billy Talent, Dream Theater, Dimmu Borgir, Within Temptation, Napalm Death, Orange Goblin, Devil Driver, Unearth, Cancer Bats, Suicidal Tendencies, Hayseed Dixie, Yourcodenameis:Milo, Job For A Cowboy, I Was A Cub Scout, This Et Al, Drive By Argument, My Vitriol, Necro, The Answer, Lez Zeppelin, Beyond All Reason, Reel Big Fish, Between The Trees, Kids In Glass Houses, Hardcore Superstar

WIRELESS - JUNE 14-17
The White Stripes, Faithless, Daft Punk, Queens Of The Stone Age, Mark Ronson, LCD Soundsystem, Air, Kelis, Klaxons, Satellite Party, Badly Drawn Boy, CSS, The Bees, Just Jack, Plan B, Detroit Cobras, Cat Empire, Calvin Harris, The Sounds, New Young Pony Club, Dredg, Simian Mobile Disco, New Pornographers, Digitalism, Polytechnic

GLASTONBURY - JUNE 22-24
Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Chumbawumba, The View, Shirley Bassey, The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, Arcade Fire, Bjork, Babyshambles, The Who, Madness, Paul Weller, Kooks, Guillemots, The Pipettes, Yusaf Islam (Cat Stevens), Barenaked Ladies, The Go! Team, Mr Hudson And The Library, The Cribs, Iggy & The Stooges, Adjagas, Editors, Good Bad Queen, The Enemy, Brakes, The Long Blondes, Chemical Brothers, Maximo Park, Sunshine Underground, Corinne Bailey Rae, Joss Stone, Aim, Amp Fiddler, Seth Lakeman
Buena Vista Social Club, Guggus, Fat Freddy's Drop, The Rakes, Hot Chip, Maccabees, Patrick Wolf, The Bees, Charlotte hatherley, The Fratellis, Modest Mouse, The Hours, The Pigeon Detectives, Gossip, Biffy Clyro, Scott Matthews, The Horros, The Noisettes, The Young Knives, Good Shoes, Jack Penate, Sergeant, The Grim Northern Social, Holy Fuck, Tinarlwen, The Twang, The View, Vincent Vincent And The Villains, Bootleg Beatles, KT Tunstall, Mark Knopfler, Liz Green, Plump DJs, Sharon Shannon, Phil Hartnoll, Simian Mobile Disco, Enter Shikari, A Guy Called Gerald, Mt Scruff, Hybrid, Elektrons, Klaxons, Dave Clarke, System 7, Steve Lawler, Saw Doctors, Billy Bragg, Tunng, Mark Lannegan, Lou Rhodes, Kate Nash, Jamie T, Damian Marley

T IN THE PARK - JULY 6-8
Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, The Coral, Lily Allen, The View, Klaxons, Jamie T, Calvin Harris, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Killers, Razorlight, The Arcade Fire, Lost Prophets, James, James Morrison, The Skids, Saw Doctors, Brian Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Bright Eyes, Sinead O'Connor, Albert Hammond Jr, Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, Mr Hudson & The Library, The Kooks, My Chemical Romance, Amy Winehouse, Babyshambles, CSS, Gogol Bordello, Little Man Tate, Dogs, DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist, Dizzee Rascal, Green Velvet, Miss Kittin, Steve Bug, Adam Beyer, AME, Soundstream/Soundhack, Alloy Mental, Queens Of The Stone Age, Editors, Just Jack, The Maccabees, Ocean Colour Scene, Jet, Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters, Kings Of Leon, The Fratellis, Paulo Nutini, Goo Goo Dolls, Avril Lavigne, Damien Rice, Tori Amos, The Hold Steady, Badly Drawn Boy, Kasabian, Interpol, Maximo Park, Mika, The Gossip, Pigeon Detectives, The Twang, Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Clarke, Felix Da Housecat, Tiga, Josh Wink, Slam, Booka Shade, Hardfloor, Digitalism

GLOBAL GATHERING - JULY 27-28

Faithless (live), Basement jaxx (live), Paul Van Dyk, Carl Cox, Erick Morillo, Armin Van Buuren, Sasha, Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold, Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong, John Digweed, 2manydjs, Armand Van Helden, Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Eddie Halliwell, Nic Fanciulli & James Zabiela, Above & Beyond, Sander Kleinenberg, Calvin Harris (live), Judge Jules, Sven Vath, Erol Alkan, Steve Lawler, Pendulum DJ Set & MC Verse, Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso, Danny Howells, Fedde Le Grand, Bookashade (live), The Shapeshifters, Annie Mac, Yoda (Av Experience), Plump DJs, D Ramirez, Francois K, Lisa Lashes, Tidy Boys, Andy C, Goldie, Scratch Perverts, Stanton Warriors, Sander Van Doorn, Klaxons (DJ set), New Young Pony Club (Live), Yoj, Biomehanika, Tom Stephan, Adam Freelan, Tania Vulcano, Tom Novy, Switch, Chris Lake, Maso, Trophy Twin, Proteu, Marky, Bodyro, Dave Pearce, Grooverider, Fabi, Mark Knigh, Evil Nin, The Glimmers, BK (live), Rob Tissera, Second Sun (live), Martijn Ten Velden, Markus Schulz, Marcel Woods, Clive Henr, Hot Chip (DJ set), Touche, Boys Noize, Hixxy & MC Storm, Laidback Luke, Jimmy Van M, Friction, Ali B, The Nextmen & Mc, Wrec, Anne Savage, Amber D, SOS (Demi, Desyn Masiello, Omid 16b), Cirillo, Zombie Disco Squad, Does it offend you, yeah! (Live), Funkagenda, Micky Slim, Paul Thomas, Mark Eteson , Edison Factor (live), Andy Whitby, Alex Kidd, Mark H, Jesse Garcia, Tc & Distorted Minds (Live), Mampi Swift, DJ FU & Jungle, Drummer (live), Zinc, Bryan Gee, Nicky Blackmarket, Ban Ban, Garry K, Riton, Kaskade, Mardel, Simon Hawes, Kissy Sell Out, Technikal, Paul Kershaw, Mark H, Sossa, Rebekah, Streetlife DJs, Janette Slack, Will Bailey, Duncan Murray, Vicarious Bliss, Steed Lord, Kris Bones, Chloe Harris, Dan Greenpeace, Pete Jordan, Neil Quigley

THE BIG CHILL - AUGUST 3-5
Mika, Isaac Hayes, The Blockheads, Kruder and Dorfmeister Summer Sessions feat. MC Earl Zinger & Ras MC T-Weed (Visuals by Fritz Fitzke), The Cinematic Orchestra, Seasick Steve, Hexstatic, Sheila Chandra, Prem Joshua, Paul Hartnoll presents The Ideal Condition, Biosphere, Ulrich Schnauss, Roedelius, Tunng, The Bays, Ojos de Brujo, Kocani Orkestar, Norman Jay, Daddy G, Ellis Island Sound, Kate Rogers, Richie Havens, Cymande, The Skatalites, Crazy P, Bonobo, Konono No1, Bombay Dub Orchestra, Low, Mari Boine, Hafdis Huld, Anne Garner, Cortney Tidwell, Ty, Marky and Stamina MC, Hospital showcase feat. London Electricity DJ set, High Contrast & Nu:tone, with guest vocalists MC Wrec, Diane Charlemagne & Natalie Williams, Digital Mystikz, Loefah, Morgan Geist, Prins Thomas, Black Mustang, Padded Cell, Black Devil, Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra, Dingwalls session with Gilles Peterson and Patrick Forge, Ben Westbeech, Karizma, Aaron Ross, Jose Padilla, Kevin Rowland, Another Fine Day, Nearly Dan, Findlay Brown, LJ Kruzer, Abram Wilson & The Delta Blues Project feat. London Community Gospel Choir

V - AUGUST 18-19
Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, The Killers, Kasabian, James, Pink, Kanye West, Paolo Nutini, Editors, Jarvis Cocker, Dizzee Rascal, The Proclaimers, Basement Jaxx, Amy Winehouse, Happy Mondays, Mika, Lily Allen, The Coral, Babyshambles, The Fray, Primal Scream, The Fratellis, KT Tunstall, James Morrison, Goo Goo Dolls, The Kooks, Manic Street Preachers, Guillemots, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Damien Rice, Corinne Bailey Rae, Elektrons, Beverley Knight, Captain, Chungking, Jesse Malin, Jet, Juliette and The Licks, Just Jack, Lemar, Lena Rez, Mark Ronson, Mutya Buena, Ocean Colour Scene, Seth Lakeman, The Cribs, Willy Mason, Air Traffic, Charlotte Hatherley, Cherry Ghost, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Dub Pistols, Electric Tastebuds, Plan B, Ross Copperman, The Holloways, The Wombats, UnkleJam

READING AND LEEDS - AUGUST 24-26
Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire, Nine Inch Nails, Interpol, Maxïmo Park, The Gossip, Fall Out Boy, Funeral For A Friend, Gym Class Heroes, The View, We Are Scientists, Klaxons, LCD Soundsystem, Jimmy Eat World, Gogol Bordello, The Long Blondes, Little Man Tate, The Pipettes, Bloc Party, Panic! At The Disco, Angels and Airwaves, The Shins, Eagles of Death Metal, Dead 60s, Lostprophets, +44, The Used, Hellogoodbye, Ash, Brand New, The Subways, Enter Shikari, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, The Enemy, The Horrors, Sparta, Biffy Clyro, The Twang, Dinosaur Jr, The Pigeon Detectives, The Young Knives, Nine Black Alps, Good Shoes, Noisettes, CSS, Jamie T, Cold War Kids, The Maccabees, The Sunshine Underground, New Young Pony Club, Hadouken, Late of the Pier

BESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 7-9
Chemical Brothers, Beastie Boys, Primal Scream, The Go! Team, Zane Lowe, 3 Daft Monkeys, Adjagas, Babyhead, Bat For Lashes, Billy Bragg, Bishi, Bonde do Role, Cagedbaby, Calvin Harris, Candie Payne, Daedalus, Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Dub Pistols, Easy Star All Stars, Electrelane, Emmy the Great, Fields, Figurines, Fionn Regan, Foals, Friendly Fires, Fujiya and Miyagi, George Pringle, Gossip, Gregory Isaacs, Horace Andy, Infinite Scale, Jackson Analogue, Jah Wobble, John Foxx, Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit, Jon Hopkins, Kate Nash, Kid Carpet, Kid Harpoon, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Kleptones, Kode 9 and Spaceape, Levellers, Madness, Man Like Me, Marlena Shaw, Max Sedgley, Mr Hudson and the Library, Natty, Palladium, Planning To Rock, Plastic Little, Port O'Brien, Remi Nicole, Robyn, Ruarri Joseph, Seasick Steve, Shakes, Shy Child, Simian Mobile Disco, Simple Kid, Ska Cubano, Slow Club, Son Of Dave, Soul II Soul Soundsystem, Spank Rock, Sportsday Megaphone, Super Nashwan, The Bobby McGee's, The Cuban Brothers, The Duloks, The Hat, The Kissaway Trail, The Maccabees, The Metros, The Noisettes, The Orb, The Rumble Strips, The Earls, Tunng, XX Teens, Zion Train
(DJs): 2 Many DJs, Ali B, Andy C, Annie Mac, Annie Nightingale, Barefoot Doctor, Ben Watt, Bobby O'Donnel, Boys Noize, Carl Craig, Chris Coco, David Holmes, Different Strokes, Digital Mystikz & Sgt Pokes, DJ 78RPM, DJ Derek, DJ Yoda, Eclectic Method, Eddie Pillar, Erol Alkan, Francois K, Gilles Peterson, Jah Shaka, James Lavelle, Jonny Reggae, Jose Padilla, Justin Robertson, Kicks Like A Mule, Kissy Sell Out, Luke Vibert, Mary Anne Hobbs, Max Sedgley, Men In Masks, Mike Monday, Mixmaster Morris, Mr Scruff, Optimo, Phat Phil Cooper, Reverso 68, Rob da Bank, cratchy, Sombrero Sound System, Stuart Patterson, The Loose Cannons, Tim Love Lee, Tim Westwood, Yousef

Of course these are all the big, somewhat commercial 'fezzies' so expect to pay over the odds for food and drink. Better still take your own, but obviously you have to be a bit ninja, a bit stealth warrior, a little bit whoo and a little bit whaa and don't get caught taking it in the arenas!

There are many more little fezzies, shows and biker gigs up and down the country feel free to add your line up in the comments below.

Take care and don't forget to let us all know where you are playing over the summer.

Rock Chic

This week I've been mostly listening to ......

Thu, 03 May 2007 18:20:38 GMT

Hi all,

I had a great time last week looking after Mad Dog Studios and I met some really cool bands.

First in were Emily Shute, a seemingly quiet bunch of really lovely youngsters who fired up in the room next to me and boy was I surprised - even without their drummer who couldn't make rehearsals- they were absolutely outstanding.
I couldn't resist singing along with them, their rendition of Snow Patrol's " If I Lay Here" was excellent! I believe they have their first gig soon so best of luck to Emily and the guys, I'm sure you'll knock 'em dead. (Unfortunately I haven't got a link to them at the moment so if anyone can help give me a buzz please.)

Next in were 80 Shilling a fantastic Chester rock band, with a kick ass sound and hip hip hurray a wonderful female lead vocalist with an awesome voice. Go sister! You can catch them at The Chester Bells on 1 June 2007 or at The Beehive 3 August 2007. Both venues are really friendly so don't be a stranger have yourself a rocking night.

Also in were Nova Crome a great bunch of Chester lads. I had a real laugh with them, especially trying to find equipment for them, but bless them they were very patient with me. I really enjoyed their unique mix of indie, grunge sounds with soulful, melodic vocals. Follow the link and have a listen and see what you think. The guys are playing The Barfly in Liverpool on 14 May 2007 and are also in the running for this years Road to V Festival so get your votes in.

Unfortunately The Glorious Dead didn't get through their heat for the Rock and Blues Festival, but they played a blinder and made some great contacts.
I look forward to meeting the other bands from their heat when they play up this way.

Take care and have a great week
Rock Chic

Check Out Presumed Innocent - A Rock Chic Review

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:54:16 GMT

Hi y'all, hope you are well.
I am doing ok and looking forward to getting out and about over the weekend riding free and blowing away the cobwebs.
This week I want to introduce an extremely talented bunch of guys called Presumed Innocence you can check them out at :

www.myspace.com/presumedinnocent2007 or

www.presumedinnocent.co.uk

Presumed Innocent are a three piece band from the UK, that play classic/ prog rock. They recently contacted me and asked me to listen to their track :

Jericho ( The Rubble remix ) Instrumental

Wow, what great composition! The track begins with a haunting melodic vibe that builds up to a powerful tight sound.
With a vast mix of instruments from keyboards, very catchy guitar riffs, solid percussion section and a fab rhythm and bass mix,
you can defo tell that these guys have worked hard to create such a good track.

Ady, Clive and Martin have spent the last seven years composing and reworking their sounds until they felt ready to release their lastest album:

'Where Clouds Cried Acid Tears'

If you like the classic rock gods like Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and the fantabulous Led Zep,to name but a few, then you should have a listen to Presumed Innocent. They seem like a friendly bunch of guys and I wish them every success.

Have a killer weekend!

Ride Safe..........

Rock Chic

Mad Dog Radio April Show

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:36:05 GMT

Hi all, I have been working on the April Mad Dog Radio Show with Eddie.
There are some fabulous tracks from unsigned bands from as far away as California, as well as local favourites.

Go to http://www.maddogstudios.org/radio/ listen and have fun.
We had a ball, as usual, putting the show together and if you would like your music played on May's Show get your tracks in now.
For further details go to http://www.maddogstudios.org/radio/.
While your there take a good look round the site as Mad Dog Studios offers many services for ridiculously low prices.
Eddie runs the studio and aims to help all you up and coming bands or solo artists.
He's a sound guy who has been there, done that, etc, etc, and loves to help out if he can. There is nothing more refreshing than meeting talented, committed people who are not afraid of putting the time and effort in, to get the rewards the music business can bring.
No one is saying it's easy but with passion and dedication dreams can come true.

Join me on Myspace and let me hear your sounds.

I look forward to hearing from you

Ride safe, be lucky
Rock Chic

Get your tracks in ...

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:42:44 GMT

Hi all,
Mad Dog Radio has been very well received and we have had some really positive feedback.
Thanks to all the artists on the first show, sorry we couldn't fit everybody in, but now is your chance to contact Mad Dog Studios and get you track on podcast for the April show.
You can send in CD's or MP3's all the details are on this page:
www.maddogstudios.org/radio/

I am looking forward to working on the April show this weekend.
We hear some really cool sounds and have great fun putting it all together.

So don't miss out get your tracks in today!

Have a good weekend

Rock Chic

Get with The Times - A Rock Chic Review

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:26:45 GMT

Current mood: impressed
Hi all
I have been asked to review The Times new Breathe New Life EP so here goes:

It is inevitable that being 4 guys from Manchester that play rock/ indie music Joe Public will automatically assume The Times are another 'Oasis like' band. Listen up people nothing could be further from the truth...

With their kiss ass rock/indie vibe, intelligent construction of musical talent and powerful lyrics, these tracks incorporate the big guitar sounds of rock legends old and new. There really is no comparison.... These guys rock!!!

Frontman Dylan has a great vocal range and has a raw sexy edge to his voice...very nice!

Joe on drums and Mark on bass, provide a tight rhythm section with some kicking drum rolls, stomping beats and groovy bass riffs...most excellent!

Rik on lead guitar, lets his fingers do the talking and sends shivers down me timbers with his Vai/ Satriani-esque solos...awesome!

Do yourself a favour and go visit The Times today.
I promise you will not be disappointed.

Till next time
Rock Chic

Glastonbury Ticket Fiasco

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:17:56 GMT

Hi I am probably gonna upset alot of people here but this latest marlarky about photo ID just to register for Glastonbury tickets seems a big pain in the a*se to me. There's not even a guarantee that you get a ticket and apparently people who have registered and don't get a ticket are assured that all their details and documents will be destroyed - how do we know?

Isn't there a big song and dance about ID fraud being the biggest growing crime at the moment? Surely if unscrupulous people are making a fortune selling on Glastonbury Tickets, whats to stop someone making a fortune selling peoples documentation??
You know what they say 'Every Man Has His Price'.
Ok I know I am probably over reacting and being proper paranoid but ............
You Never Know..........................
I have long thought that Glastonbury has become too mainstream and corporate and this is just another reason for me to give it a miss.
I much prefer the smaller festivals and rallys where you can discover new talent and up and coming bands. Wonder who I'll find this year?
Till next Time
Rock Chic

NEW LAWS TO STOP LIVE MUSIC

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:34:45 GMT

Hi all,
I have just found out that The Government are trying to legislate live performances in small venues,
meaning a potential £20,000 fine or 6 months in the slammer!!!!
Please follow the link and read the full article and sign the petition TODAY
http://www.punkoiuk.co.uk/news/details.asp?newID=1394
It's dead easy to do and doesn't take long.
Apathy may mean you have no small local gigs to play.
SIGN TODAY you have been warned.
Rock Chic

This week I have been mostly listening to....

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:39:50 GMT

... a fabulous album from an awesome group of guys called THE ANSWER. 'Rise' is a must have album for any rock fan.
Think sexy vocals, filthy dirty bass line and wicked riffs mixed together with a f*ck off drum beat and you have THE ANSWER.
Go buy it today, these guys are gonna be HUGE I betcha.
Love and Peace Rock Chic

Seasons Greetings

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:47:32 GMT

Hi and Happy Holidays to all

I would like to wish everyone Peace and Good Fortune for 2007.
Merry Christmas , ho ho ho!!!
Rock Chic

Talking about Christmas Number One Contenders - MSN Music UK

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:39:20 GMT

Seasons Greetings one and all,
Would you believe it Good ole Cliff is this years festive hero! I think the Christmas number one should be festive and in the spirit of the Season. I still can't forgive the British record buying public, for making that stupid depressing verson of 'Mad World', or whatever it was called, number one instead of The Darkness a few years back. Last year they were forcefed the X factor winner.

Come on people, the music charts should be dominated by the people's choice, not some corporate industry boss telling us what we should be listening to. I meet, listen to, discover real musicians and song writers, week in, week out. Get out there, go see the local bands gigging, trawl the internet and check out new sounds. Festivals and biker gigs are great places to discover raw talent. Let's keep it real!!

Seems there is a backlash against the usual X factor Christmas single,
To read the full story click the link below:

Christmas Number One Contenders - MSN Music UK
Read the full story on MSN

Till later
Rock Chic

Blogging Copyrighted Content

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:46:45 GMT

Lawsuit filed against My Space!
Current mood: contemplative

Bloggers beware!

Allegedly a US record company is to sue My Space, for not exercising more vigorous controls over people using copyrighted music and videos in their My Space sites. My Space have clear guidelines about using copyrighted content on your site, so is it right that they are punished or should it be the individuals who post? My Space has a policy in place that will ban you if you are persistantly downloading copyrighted content.

When an artists had sweated blood, made a pact with the devil or just plain lost everything and everyone trying to make it, why should they give their creation away free? The record company is understandably protecting their artists.

Are people just sharing good times, great music, fab events, networking new bands etc.?
Is it always obvious on these media broadcasting sites that something is copyrighted?
If the downloads are on 'sharing' site and they have the artists permission to be copied fair enough. e.g bands use 'You Tube' as a form of networking their music.

A word of warning check the copyright content before you post, no matter which networking host you are using, otherwise you might find yourself in the naughty corner forever!!!

Read the original article here and tell me what you think....
Catcha later
Rock Chic xx

The Killers Live From Brixton Academy

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:10:04 GMT

Hi guys just a quickie,
from 1 December you will be able to see a webcast of The Killers
just follow the link for the full article and more info:
The Killers Live From Brixton Academy - MSN Music UK
Read the full story on MSN

Circlesound and The Lurios at Rb's, Chester

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:23:54 GMT

Circlesound and The Lurios at Rb's, Chester
Current mood: chipper

Hi all just passin' on some info for the locals.
If you can, check out this gig... Chester's own band Circlesound and The Lurios
When: Nov 29 2006
Where : Rb's, 12-16 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HA, UK

I know the guys from Circlesound they used to rehearse at Mad Dog Studios
and a lovely bunch a fellas they are too.
They are awesome live and I wish them the very very best.
They deserve every success. For more info check out My Space
Till next time
Rock Chic xx

p.s I have just had a quick listen to The lurios, 2 sets of brothers from Teesside banging out some cool Indie/rock tunes, wicked!

Superb Quality Guitars at Crazy Prices

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 22:20:04 GMT

I have just seen some of the awesome guitars on sale at Mad Dog Studios I cannot believe the superb quality.
The discounts being offered are HUGE take a look for yourself.

Mad Dog Studios are a small independent company, that believe in helping those in the music business and know us struggling musicians
are always strapped for cash. With that in mind they only offer quality guitars, without the massive mark up big companies charge.

There are a variety of brands available eg Tokai, Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Squire and many more.
Their stock changes all the time so keep checking back if you can't find what you like.

They offer secure online payment facilities, with free postage throughout the UK.
Alternatively, if you are local why not collect the guitar from Mad Dog Studios yourself and get £20 cashback!

I cannot stress how fabulous these beauties are you just gotta take a look before they disappear.
They won't be there long so grab yourself a bargain here before it's too late.

There are great bargains on Tokai's at the moment. Anyone in the know will tell you that these guitars are total quality
without the scandalous price tag of some companies I could mention.

Visit Mad Dog Studios today and make someone very happy this Christmas!

Happy Shopping
Rock Chic

U2 and Green Day Video

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:30:58 GMT

U2 and Green Day Video

Check out the latest U2 and Green Day collaboration, you can download the video from youtube here. It's not great quality but you can get the gist. Two great bands with two really strong vocalists. Have a listen and tell me what you think.
U2 and Green Day : The Saints are Coming
Talk soon
Rock Chic

Rock Chic Reviews Rock In The Castle

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:05:43 GMT

And a Great Time was Had by All

Hello again I want to tell you about some other great bands.
Check out the grit, a loud and lively punk rock'n' roll band, with gravity defying hairstyles and a real rapport with their audience, I saw them at the Scarborough Rock in the Castle Festival, along with many others including Roadstar and Plan A 'hey ho, hey hey ho' .

The Wildhearts were headlining, it was great to see the guys back together again and kickin' ass as usual! Not sure about the guitar smashing though!
It was one of the coldest gigs I have ever been to, with the North Wind blowing round me bits, but the bands were awesome and it was well worth facing the elements. If you were there feel free to add your comment.

Cheers ears Rock Chic x

Roadstar need your vote

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 14:09:32 GMT

If you ever get the chance to see Roadstar (Previously Hurricane Party) please go check them out.
I saw them at Rock in the Castle in Scarborough. These guys are awesome and always bring the house down.
The guys are touting for your vote for the Best New Band at the Classic Rock Awards.
Their sounds are a modern take on pure classic rock think Led Zep, AC/DC, Aerosmith etc.
Go to My Space Follow the Roadstar link in the blog entry, or follow the link in My Friends to check out their sounds
and let me know what you think.
Talk soon Rock Chic

Unlimited iPod Music & Movie Downloads

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:50:52 GMT

Hi all just thought I'd let you know about a great music and movie download site I have found. There are no monthly fees and no per download fees. You can get unlimited free access to movies, music, music videos, tv shows, comedy shows and much more, for a one time membership fee. You can make huge savings. Follow this link and check it out today.
Talk soon Rock Chic

Fun at the Swinging Arm

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:04:08 GMT

Spent a superb night in The Swinging Arm on Saturday. The boys from Throathorse put on an awesome gig. Me and Eddie from Mad Dog Studios provided the sound and lights, although its supposed to be work I always enjoy these nights. The lads from Throathorse provide a unique style of wit and self derision, whilst blasting out great classics such as Hashpipe, Teenage Dirtbag, Monkeywrench any many more including Motorhead, Green Day and Feeder covers. Always a pleasure to work with, Great job guys!

Firebird 3 Rally - getting back to the music!

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:04:36 GMT

Hi all

Well thought it was about time I got back to the music!

Phoenix Knights MCC put on a truly awesome rally. The atmosphere was superb, great bikes to swoon over,

silly games, trade stalls. a ride out and lots of fun.

The DJ Si was a scream, welcoming rally virgins in his own unique style .

The Llandudno based youngsters from Casket provided the Metal.

Artazian from Chester surprised everybody, when their angelic looking beauty who fronts them, sang like the devil.

Finally, the scousers from Skinny Lizard proved to be the darlings of the weekend.

The headliners provided everybody with the excuse to get up and boogie to classics like Sweet Home Alabama and other

Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and Skynyrd covers.

Look out for next years rally, it really is a blast xxx

Talk soon Rock Chic

Guitarists Looking for cheap Guitar Strings?

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:20:25 GMT

Hi guys 'n' gals

I have found a great place for cheap guitar strings you can order online from Mad Dog Studios.

Superb quaility strings, quick delivery and FREE postage. They also sell fantastic replica guitars.

Check out http://www.maddogstudios.org/sales/ for more info!

See y'all soon

Rock Chic