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Sadly The Mars Patrol ran into boat trouble and Wednesday’s gig had to be cancelled. We had arranged an interview, so hopefully the gig will be rescheduled soon and we can catch up with them.
Orkney’s youngest band set for BOTB debut
12 Comments Published by Matthias August 5th, 2006 in Side Column.Tasked with the rather difficult job of opening the first heat of Battle of the Bands, Emerjj are running the gauntlet at the tender age of twelve! They are not completely lacking in stage experience though, having held lead roles in Papdale Primary’s rock opera The Rocky Monster Show in June. The band are being […]
Edinburgh band The Mars Patrol are playing Fusion next Wednesday, backed by local favourites Hivida. They say: “By facing problems head on, guitarist Ross Nelson assures The Mars Patrols sonic dogma of no pussyfooting around, getting straight-to-the-point, and total raw energy will put them in good stead for the future: We work hard; we put […]
Complete with the necessary ‘out-there’ name and blurry picture of fiddles, New York’s gypsy klezmer punks Luminescent Orchestrii are playing Woodwick as part of their Scottish tour, heading north “for a month of good chocolate, good beer and good whiskey.” The night promises gypsy melodies, punk frenzy, salty tangos, hard rocking klezmer, and my personal […]
With a reputation as one of the best tribute acts around, and the rare cachet of a sold-out Fusion the last time they were up, note-perfect nostalgists The Stone Roses Experience graced the club last Friday.
The lack of a support band was disappointing, but it was nice to hear a varied selection of tracks like […]
A very unique Canadian folk group are playing Woodwick House on Friday 4th August, followed by a Gable End show the next night, with both gigs starting at 8PM. They are a family of four musicians who push forward the Cape Bretons sound by introducing elements of traditional American and Scottish sounds.
You can book tickets […]
