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Twenty Twenty - Newcastle Get Down Tour 2010
7:57pm Wednesday 24th February 2010
I caught up with Singer and Guitarist Sam Halliday from Southern trio, Twenty Twenty, shortly after their second headline tour round the UK at the back end of January, hitting the Newcastle Academy on the 23rd January 2010!
21st January 2010, Thursday- Darlington Forum- NewBlood
8:50pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010
On the 21st January it was the annual event of NewBlood. NewBlood is a fortnightly event for 14-17 year olds at a cost of £3, not including refreshments. The event allows local and low profile bands a chance to play to up the fans whilst expressing themselves. For more information go to: www.myspace.co.uk/newbloodlikeuk The two bands on this week were Never Enough and Girlfixer.
The Drums Interview 21.01.2010
8:23pm Thursday 21st January 2010
Sophie Stratford talks to lead vocalist, Jonathan Pierce from the USA’s finest new exports The Drums. Known as "New York's coolest new party band" they have got plenty of backing behind them.
NewBlood- Darlington Forum-7th January 2010, Thursday
9:48pm Sunday 17th January 2010
2010 is well and truly going to rock. NewBlood returned over the Christmas holidays in style. The event is every fortnight on a Thursday that costs £3. On the night refreshments and some band merchandise are available to buy. Doors open at 6:30. The live music for this NewBlood was Maybe Next Time and Crafty Simian.
States Of Emotion
8:15pm Friday 8th January 2010
Catch States Of Emotion at The End In Newcastle on 4th February.
NewBlood-Darlington Forum- 17th December 2009, Thursday
10:12am Thursday 7th January 2010
IT’S CHRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISTMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSS! This NewBlood was a special Christmas NewBlood with a fancy dress contest and all sorts of other Christmas-y fun. The event NewBlood is a fortnightly on Thursday for 14-17 year olds at a cost of £3. On the night refreshments can be bought alongside some merchandise. NewBlood offers a chance for local bands to perform in front of the young critics to promote themselves. This night’s live music came from This Signals, Board In Suburbia and a “new” band Above Us The Waves.
NewBlood-Darlington Forum-3rd December 2009, Thursday
2:46pm Wednesday 6th January 2010
Every fortnight the Darlington Forum hosts an event for 14-17 year olds on a Thursday. The cost to get in is £3 and refreshments can also be bought on the night. NewBlood offers a chance for local bands to come and play to promote themselves and see what the young people think. This NewBlood had Kill Chaos and Your Army returned continuing their tour of “Dance”.
Goldie Lookin’ Chain – Newcastle O2 Academy 15.12.09
10:18pm Wednesday 16th December 2009
Goldie Lookin Chain are a comedic rap music group based in Newport, Wales. The group produces humorous, controversial and often explicit songs that satirize hip hop, today's consumer society, the “chav” culture and life in general.
Bombay Bicycle Club – Newcastle O2 Academy 12.12.09
9:57pm Monday 14th December 2009
The incredible Bombay Bicycle Club are back in Newcastle after just 7 months and yet again they do not disappoint.
Codeine Velvet Club – Newcastle O2 Academy 04.12.09
9:56pm Monday 14th December 2009
Codeine Velvet Club are the sensational new band featuring chief Fratelli Jon Lawler and Glasgow chanteuse Lou Hickey. The musical collaboration celebrates Jon and Lou’s shared love of 60’s girl-boy duets, dramatic orchestral pop, and dark post-war Hollywood romanticism.
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