Natives pull out of BOTB at Orkney Bands

Natives pull out of BOTB

Published by Dazed August 9th, 2006 in Side Column.

Tthe Stave Natives have pulled out of this years Battle of the Bands. One of the heavyweights of the second heat, they might not have expected to be the only band to enter that was of age to prop up the bar. Whether they will be replaced or not is uncertain as all bands that entered were put on the bill. It’s possible that there could be a band that weren’t organised enough to enter but will come forward when they hear that there is a space free.

6 Responses to “Natives pull out of BOTB”

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1 Ian Aug 13th, 2006 at 1:53 pm

Is that two bands that have pulled out? I hope more bands do come in, it sucks that there’s bands pulling out now and again. I’m really looking forward to it this year.
2 jcm Aug 13th, 2006 at 7:16 pm

two bands? what is the other band? I’m gutted that The Stave Natives have pulled out, I really enjoy listening to them. They were also one of the few bands in the comp that have a lot of strong material.
3 Brian Aug 18th, 2006 at 11:19 am

hehe I know who’s replacing them
4 Andrew (Dazed guitarist) Aug 18th, 2006 at 3:57 pm

WHO WHO WHO?!?!?!
5 Grumpy Old Git Oct 13th, 2006 at 5:46 pm

You’d expect a band of yesterday and old enough to prop up the bar, to drop out and let the Stars of Tomorrow strut their stuff - You wouldn’t expect to hear semi-pro so called, experienced mature musicians BOOING when the results of Battle of the Bands were announced. Shame on you!!
6 Anon Nov 7th, 2006 at 6:15 pm

I assume you’re referring to miss i’ve got a degree in music but i boo at fifteen year olds after pulling out of the competition myself. I suppose a fair few people noticed the spectacle that was the royal school of off your face in front of a bunch of children.

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