Archive for April, 2006
Bill Wells with Maher Shalal Hash Baz, Tenniscoats, Kama Aimi & Nikaidoh Kazumi.
8 Comments Published by Matthias April 25th, 2006 in Reviews.Woodwick House hosted the final leg of pianist Bill Well’s Scottish tour, featuring four modern Japanese acts as part of the Arts Council’s programme of cultural exchanges. The format of the gig was ill conceived, fragmented into many different sets that were too short to develop fully. The collaborative pieces, which should have been a […]
Next Big Thing: Lily Allen.
46 Comments Published by Matthias April 23rd, 2006 in The Next Big Thing.Tomorrow see’s the release of Lily Allen’s first single ‘LDN’, a limited edition 7inch which will likely be snapped up exclusively by Shoreditchers and not make it anywhere near this far north. But don’t worry, Lily’s hit on the sound of the summer (not bad going for April), and if we’re lucky might even bring […]
Recording began today in Orkney Arts Theatre for a new compilation CD featuring 10 young Orkney bands . Two sisters - Katie and Emma Thomas, recorded two songs for the CD on various instruments. Two bands, Superego and Vague Inspiration also recorded tracks. Vague Inspiration recorded “Celestial Suicide” which was played at their previous Town […]
Saturday April 22nd, 2006: 8pm
Woodwick House, Evie
£10: Call 01856 751330 for tickets.
A unique performance by Scottish pianist Bill Wells with exciting Japanese musicians.
Bill Wells’ latest project presents a unique Japanese pop adventure. Wells, one of Scotland’s most forward-looking musicians, joins four of Japan’s leading acts on a TUNE UP tour that promises some of the […]
Town Hall gig reviewed in The Orcadian.
4 Comments Published by Matthias April 13th, 2006 in Reviews.Fundraising gig is spot-on for young bands.
By Craig Corse. The Orcadian, Thursday, 13th April, 2006.
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Remember the name - Blindspot. In just a few years this Orkney band may well have moved on to bigger things, if their spectacular performance in Kirkwall’s Town Hall on Friday was anything to go by. From […]
Young band set to go on record after successful fundraiser gig.
By Clarissa Linnit. Orkney Today, Thursday, 13th April, 2006.
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BLINDSPOT are the latest young local musicians to head into the studio and record an EP of self-written songs. The CD is being funded partially by an event held by the band last […]


