News and information about Artists who are part of the Music Network
City Tavern 26th Sept, doors 8pm (Presumably upstairs),
38 Bishopsgate Street, Five Ways, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1EJ
Tel: 08721 077 077
£5 on the door
marcuszodiac69 (Towns Van Zandt, Woodie Gutherie and anything else that’s good – reworkings – Guitar and song)
Red Man Green Man (dynamic poetry and comic music)
Eastfield (urban railroad punk) accoustic set
It’s been a whirlwind year for 51 Breaks. The band from Birmingham have gone from self releasing an a download single with only 100 limited pressed copies to standing on the edge of opening this years V Festival, whilst supporting The Spinto band, The Maccabees, The Infadels and even Tinchy Stryder along the way!
They find themselves as part of the final 6 acts now facing a public vote to see who will open this years V festival. It all came as quite a surprise to the band and their singer Michael Turner, who by his own admission never saw all this coming. ‘’We released 3 tracks, and carried on gigging and soon we were getting asked to play alongside some of our favourite bands, and then from up loading a track onto the V site we get a call saying were into the last 10’’
This saw 51 Breaks play the Great Escape festival in Brighton last month mollinebonus.net where they supported competition mentor Just Jack. ‘’It was an amazing feeling, to look back at a year ago, wed just finished recording and had a whole load of dates stretched out in front of us, the single did better than we ever thought it could and we just seemed to be on a roll, gigs kept coming and we we’ve now ended up here! Hopefully people will be voting for us and well get to go even further’’
Their mixture of orchestral arrangements, catchy hooks and electro beats has earned them rave reviews and with fans including the NME & Tom Robinson you get the feeling this is far from the end of the ride.
Music can be found for reviews @ http://roadtov.com/artists/51-breaks/
info at 51breaks.com
Rieser *Gigs*:
Monday 15th June – The Roadhouse, Birmingham, supporting Miami band ‘Nothing
Rhymes With Orange’, 8pm, £5.
Saturday 20th June – Pivo Pivo, Glasgow, supporting NRWO, 8pm, £5.
Sunday 21st June – Fete de la Musique 09, French Institute, Randolf Cres,
Edinburgh. 5pm, FREE
*Radio*:
Tuesday 16th June – British Forces Broadcasting Service, Interview/Session,
High Wycombe.
Details at: http://www.bfbs-radio.com
*Recent Reviews*:
http://www.sonicdice.com/2009/05/25/ep-review-rieser-drinking-den/
http://www.loudhorizonmusic.com/lhm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=299&Itemid=70
http://noiseaddiction.co.uk/ Page 18-19 of E mag.
http://www.shout4music.com/album-reviews/drinking-den-ep/86
Have a good week and hope to see you soon, if not this month then in August
for some Highland fun & games!
love
Rieser
www.rieser.co.uk
Event Title – CLUB 444 @ THE RAINBOW, DIGBETH
Event description – FEMALE FRONTED BANDS, MAEVEN, DRAG AND NEWSPEAK DIVIDE PERFORM AT THE RAINBOW IN DIGBETH, AGE 14+ GIG
Event Date(s) and Time(s) – MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY, DOORS 8PM
Website link to event information – HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KAMIKAZEE
Website link to book tickets – £4 FROM HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FORERUNNERRECORDS
Any other external links (such as a performers website) – HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DRESSEDASGIRL, HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NEWSPEAKDIVIDE
Event Title – FORERUNNER RECORDS OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Event description – Forerunner Records is the new record label of Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham. Its main purpose is to give students the experience of working in the music industry, in a safe and educational environment. The label is of benefit to student-musicians, as well as those wishing to gain experience in sound engineering, live sound, photography and journalism. The official launch will take the form of a performance ind introduction featuring some of the artists Forerunner Records is currently working with. Tickets are FREE, but must be prebooked.
Event Date(s) and Time(s) – Thursday 26th February, 2pm (schools event) and 7pm (public)
Website link to event information – http://www.myspace.com/forerunnerrecords
Website link to book tickets – email forerunnerrecords@hotmail.com stating how many tickets you require and for which performance
Forerunner Records
http://www.myspace.com/forerunnerrecords
“The forerunner in innovative music…”
Over the next week the Cubans will be recording a new AA single with Head Producer Si Reeves at Framework Studios – part of the Musoplex family of music lovers.
Please Don’t Start Again is in a style that has got them recognised across the Midlands and beyond as a distinctive indie band that stands head and shoulders above the crowd.
Face to Face will see a slightly heavier leaning with a departure from other material and a bass-driven monster-beat of a song that has been the star of recent live performances.
The success of the last single (now sold out on hard copy but available on iTunes) and the remastered album of earlier work saw them sell out the Little Civic in Dec 2008 and get a joint headline in March 2009 (7th!!) with the legendary reformed Bluetones.
The new single will be released in time for their biggest gig to date but just so you know what you might miss – the review from the Little Civic….
The rise continues…
RYANS GIG GUIDE – ISSUE JAN 09 – REVIEW “LITTLE CIVIC GIG”
Early on it was clear to see why they are called The Cubans. The Latin feel to the music, combined with some harder guitar riffs was a unique sound base which instantly draws you to them. Song titles, such as ‘Ron’s last Act’ and ‘Women Tennis’ are especially quirky, and apparently the latter is best not questioned! During the 45 minute set, the band treated us to a first live hearing of new track ‘Flow’ with quick fire vocals and an addictive bass line. Most enjoyable and reflective of range was ‘I Don’t Want To Know’ which had the big boned man in front of me waggling stuff I didn’t need to see, and the whole room bouncing happily. There is a cultural feel to their verses, flattered by catchy choruses and an eclectic mix of influences to ensure each track is different. On stage, the band play as a solid unit, with a clear respect for each other’s input and space. There was great movement by the band and some of the gutsiest bass playing I’ve heard in years. They looked comfortable on stage with a performance that reflected their touring experience, whilst showing no arrogance. Many bands brag to love what they do, but few prove it so intensely. This band is not to be missed!
The culinary delights from Mr Sizzle brought my evening to an end, with The Cuban’s excellence still ringing in my ears. There were many surprises and I give thanks to whoever it was that recommended The Cubans to me. Breaking news is that they are set to headline at The Wulfrun in March, so there’s an opportunity for you, but don’t leave it too late as this band have a reputation for selling out wherever they play. I’ll be front row with my glow sticks.” Meriel Flavell 2008
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