Goldblade
Support from Fire Exit, The Threats, Buzzbomb
Still fighting the punk rock war, GOLDBLADE were formed in 1996 by ex-Membranes front man John Robb. Maintaining the swagger and sharp edge, Goldblade have incessantly toured the world on the back of their last album, 'Rebel Songs'; their best selling album yet.
Packed full of anthems and released on Captain Oi! Records, 'Rebel Songs' has been a big album on the punk scene right across the globe. In the last 12 months Goldblade have been tearing it up at huge festivals across the planet and on big punk tours. Their sweatshod adrenalised live show has built them a powerhouse reputation on the international punk rock circuit. In a blur of sharp threads, fierce quiffs and phat shoes, Goldblade have taken the maxim that rock 'n' roll is a physical thing to its Olympian limits. This is truly a revolution of everyday life! Punk rockers in the dancehall! 'Rebel Songs' was inspired by the ugly politic of our times. Songs were written on anti-Iraq war demos, missives from the frontline of mediaeval Britain; it's a re-affirmation of punk rock's political roots, a loud shout back at the vile corporate world, a celebration of the rebel song and a set of stirring rabble rousing anthems to dance and sing along to. Every song is an anthem. Proof that punk rock still has meaning in 2006. Lyrically it's a brilliant skewiff vision of the world, Captain Beefheart twisted surrealism mixes easily with northern humour and punk rock anger.
Goldblade have written a populist album that will sit in alongside both Green Day and Rancid, they have shared the stage with Buzzcocks and The Offspring amongst many others, they have been compared to The Clash and give a nod to Crass - it's got one brothel creeper firmly placed in the wild polemic of late seventies punk rock and the other in the punk rock of 2006. Goldblade are equally at home playing in the stadiums of Russia, huge festivals in Europe and any venue in the world. "This is the people's music," they explain mysteriously. Their audience ranges from pre-teens to gnarled punk rock veterans, Goldblade's insane energy and punk rock celebration welcomes everyone. There are no boundaries.
Autumn 2006 saw the release of 'Strictly Hardcore' on Captain Oi!, a compilation of the best bits from our previous four albums. This follows front man John Robb's best selling book 'Punk Rock- An Oral History' the critically acclaimed account of the punk rock explosion. 2007 began with a tour of Germany, taking in additional dates in Switzerland and Austria, ‘Rebel Songs’ was given a full release in Germany followed by further dates in Holland and France.
Goldblade appeared at the Glastonbury Festival, taking the opportunity to rekindle peoples belief in energy and showmanship. Towards the end of July 2007, Goldblade returned to the studio and recorded the forthcoming album. The year closed with some memorable shows and the promise of a very busy 2008. 1sept 2008 - Goldblade released their new album 'Mutiny' on Captain Oi! Records, the release was backed by the 'Mutiny' UK tour when we were supported by The Rabble
Website http://www.goldblade.com Myspace http://www.myspace.com/goldblade
Straighten Out - Stranglers Tribute
Support from The Zips
The best and probably ONLY current Stranglers trib in the world. Straighten Out were formed in November 2007 from the remnants of an earlier band - "Four More Heroes" - and two new members. Shaggy (bassplayer/vocalist) and Mick "The Doc" (keyboards/vocalist) reawoke their taste for a Stranglers tribute after the demise of their previous outfit, when they performed a charity gig on behalf of a very good friend who died in a motorcycle accident. The guitarist/vocalist for this show was none other than Baz Warne, guitarist with the current Stranglers lineup! Once the decision to go for it properly was made, the drum stool was filled by Shaun, long time friend of Shaggy's. Unfortunately it took over a year and a few disappointing auditions to locate the final member - Bob (guitar/vocalist). After only five (very intensive) rehearsals, Straighten Out played their first gig at the Dove and Rainbow, Sheffield on Saturday 5th of April 2008 to a rapturous response and have since continued to play a couple of times a month. up and down the country (mostly up, it has to be said, LOL).
Website http://www.straighten-out.co.uk/ Myspacehttp://www.myspace.com/straightenoutband
Tyla (Dogs D'Amour )
Support from The Black Lights + Audiology + Cyster Scalpel
Tyla returns to Glasgow after anamzing show in Glasgow back in December. He will be playing songs from his solo albums along with some of the old classic dogs D'Amour
Staid As Quo
Between 1970 and 1976, boogie supremos Status Quo established themselves as one of Britain’s top hard rock acts. During this incredibly prolific period, the band released a string of great albums; Ma Kelly’s Greasy Spoon, Dog Of Two Head, Piledriver, Hello!, Quo, On The Level, Blue For You, and the astounding Live! double album, recorded at the Glasgow Apollo in 1976.
The band consolidated on this success with several hit singles, and a relentless touring schedule which honed their raw and exiting live act into a hard rock tour-de-force, earning them a well-deserved reputation as a premier-league road band.
Staid As Quo pay tribute to this “Golden Era” with a live show packed with energy, commitment and enthusiasm – not to mention faithful recreations of those barnstorming Quo classics! Here is a band familiar with the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of Quo’s finest material, who play with pin-point accuracy and devastating force.
The natural empathy between guitarists Terry Lee and Jim Faupel evokes Rossi and Parfitt at their onstage best, while the unshakeable rhythm section of Mick Hindmarch and David Taylor provides the rock-solid foundation for their full-tilt boogie blitzkrieg assault.
With dedication and drive which recalls Quo in their ‘70’s heyday, Staid As Quo, after plenty of hard work, are now recognized as one of the top tributes in the country.
Is there anybody out there who wants to rock?
Website http://www.staidasquo.co.uk/
Tigers on Vaseline - David Bowie Tribute
Scotland's ultimate David Bowie Trobute packing out venues across the country. Playing all the hits from all the decades.
A Foreigners Journey
A Foreigners Journey are delighted to bring to you this amazing new spectacular show which pays tribute to two of the biggest rock bands of our time, performing one classic rock anthem after another.
Both Foreigner and Journey collectively have sold well over 130 million albums worldwide including several top ten hits around the world, after recently completing an arena tour supporting Journey with John Parr, guitarist John Oxley was keen to replicate the magic of Journey again on stage. His musical collaboration of over 20 years with bass player Paul Flanaghan continues as both agreed that this musical mix of these two bands would be a perfect combination.
The bands strong musical line-up features the incredible vocal talents of Matt Black whose voice and stage presence at the tender age of 22 is quite literally years ahead of his time.
Keyboards are in the professional hands of Craig Brown from clubland legends ‘Teaser’ whilst Drummer Ian Ferris from the well know band ‘Pure Silk’ completes the line-up.
The band are currently in talks with a number of promoters through-out the UK and Europe and welcome any enquires from Promoters/Agents looking to work with the amazing new duel tribute band.
Don’t miss them at a theatre, club or festival near you very soon, you are guaranteed to be entertained!!
Waiting for a girl like you’…. ‘I want to know what love is….. ‘Cold as ice’
‘Don’t stop believing’...‘Jukebox Hero’.... ‘Separate Ways’
… any many more
Website http://www.aforeignersjourney.com/ myspacehttp://www.myspace.com/aforeignersjourney
No Dice
Scotlands Top Covers band come back to Rockers Get in early as this show is always busy
Counterfeit Blues Brothers
The purpose of 'The Counterfeit Blues Brothers' is to pay tribute to the music and humour of Jake & Elwood and to keep the passion they had for blues alive.
We are a Blues Brothers tribute band based in Northern Ireland but are willing to travel anywhere. Our show consists of 2x45 min sets (but can be adjusted to suit your requirements) with songs that include 'Everybody Needs Somebody', 'Sweet Home Chicago', 'Shake Your Tailfeather', 'Soul Man' to name but a few as well as classics from other artists.
You can chose between full 9 piece band including horn section, plus including horn section, or if your budget doesn't stretch that far you can have Jake & Elwood on their own using high quality backing tracks.
Staid As Quo
Between 1970 and 1976, boogie supremos Status Quo established themselves as one of Britain’s top hard rock acts. During this incredibly prolific period, the band released a string of great albums; Ma Kelly’s Greasy Spoon, Dog Of Two Head, Piledriver, Hello!, Quo, On The Level, Blue For You, and the astounding Live! double album, recorded at the Glasgow Apollo in 1976.
The band consolidated on this success with several hit singles, and a relentless touring schedule which honed their raw and exiting live act into a hard rock tour-de-force, earning them a well-deserved reputation as a premier-league road band.
Staid As Quo pay tribute to this “Golden Era” with a live show packed with energy, commitment and enthusiasm – not to mention faithful recreations of those barnstorming Quo classics! Here is a band familiar with the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of Quo’s finest material, who play with pin-point accuracy and devastating force.
The natural empathy between guitarists Terry Lee and Jim Faupel evokes Rossi and Parfitt at their onstage best, while the unshakeable rhythm section of Mick Hindmarch and David Taylor provides the rock-solid foundation for their full-tilt boogie blitzkrieg assault.
With dedication and drive which recalls Quo in their ‘70’s heyday, Staid As Quo, after plenty of hard work, are now recognized as one of the top tributes in the country.
Is there anybody out there who wants to rock?
Website http://www.staidasquo.co.uk/