Posted by Nick Courtney on September 19, 2005, 6:25 pm .................................................................. Thursday 22nd September 2005 NICK COURTNEY 8.00 - 9.00 pm It's nearly 3 years since my Dad died and therefore nearly .................................................................. Thursday 29th September PAUL VINTEN 2005 8.00 - 9.00 pm A man that needs no introduction and didn't supply one anyway. .................................................................... We are a three piece rock band from the midlands, We have a range of Most of the songs are about living around a factory based small town But lately we are getting more political with our lyrics and taking on hope to see you there and dont worry all the songs aint that serious. The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) .................................................................... Thursday 13th October 2005 SAVING AMY 8.00 - 9.00 pm This band rocks!!! WWW.savingamy.com The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) .................................................................... Thursday 20th October 2005 16 BRONSONS 8.00 - 9.00 pm 16 Bronsons, Portsmouth finest alternative rock band have reformed They will be performing some of their slower numbers with some new “In their prime they were the best band in pompey in my eyes” “we played a gig with 16 bronsons and felt like slitting our wrists after that!!!” “Sweet band...good to know that they have been summoned from the grave!” The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) ..................................................................... Thursday 27th October 2005 MERCURY 8.00 - 9.00 pm Robert Butcher, on piano/rhythm guitar, The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) ................................................................... Thursday 3rd November 2005 2005 JAMES 8.00 - 9.00 pm .................................................................... Thursday 10th November 2005 GOFFMAN 8.00 - 9.00 pm In late 2003, bass player Matt Snow, drummer Van Norris-Jones and From a hastily-arranged spot at one of the Wedgewood Room’s famed Now the band is ready to break out and push passionate punk-funk If Brian Ferry played guitar, grew his hair and stripped Roxy Music The Fly (August 2005) I loved Goffman, they were amazing and funk to the max… stuff the Honest songs played with considerable flair and not a hint of flash… thursdaymusic.co.uk The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) ..................................................................... 17th November 2005 THE SKIES 8.00 - 9.00 pm The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) ................................................................... 24th November 2005 ADE CULL 8.00 - 9.00 pm Adrian Cull is a local born singer songwriter and guitarist. Adrian is a long time member of Terry Shulmans 'Ranters' and has also Shaun Donnelley, John Fitzgerald and local Band Caricature have all .................................................................... Thursday 1st December 2005 - FRIENDS OF BRUTAL ARCHITECTURE 8.00pm - 9.00pm "Friends of Brutal Architecture are: 'Friends...' formed over summer 2004 and have returned to basics with a The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) ................................................................... 15th December 2005 THE EXPLORERS 8.00pm - 9.00pm Andy Guitar vocals and keys The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) .................................................................... 22nd December 2005 Christmas Party 7.00pm - 11.00pm whole evening of open Mike (2 Songs each) 1 Christmas song and 1 other. Featuring Free Buffet and Monster Raffle. .............................................................. The 8.00pm - 9.00pm guest spot is available every week to any solo, we provide a good PA with ample guitar imputs and 3 Mics. You can bring your own guitar amps, drums etc, If interested in a 1 hour guest spot, SWEET MEMORIES Record Shop DATES AVAILABLE (BOOKING NOW) 8th December 2005 29th December 2005 Reserved The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each) A good quality Sound System, microphones, etc, Anyone interested please telephone Nick Courtney at Telephone Daytime 02392 837730 Email vinylrecordsuk@aol.com Website www.thursdaymusic.co.uk FREE MEMBERSHIP FORM AVAILABLE AT ADDRESS BELOW
Board Administrator
Roger Courtney's Open Mike Club
The Barn, The Milton Arms, Milton Road, Portsmouth
Doors open at 7pm - Admission is FREE
3 years since picked up his guitar and taught myself to play.
Tonight I will fill an hour with the songs that I have learnt
to play during this period. Some of the songs belonged to my Dad
and others I have written myself The occasional 3 chord cover will
be also thrown in for good measure.
Please note:- Bastion 4 have cancelled tonight due to circumstances
beyond their control.
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
Thursday 6th October 2005 BLACK SHEEP 8.00 - 9.00 pm
styles such as blues/indie and heavy rock ,we also do an acoustic set
with the use of a piano or keyboard.
were people like us are expected to follow the crowd and blend in to
a life of factory work.
bigger issues such as the goverment,war,ect.........
after 4 years and are returning to Pompey for a one off acoustic gig
@ Roger Courtney’s open mic night on 20th October 2005.
stuff thrown in for good measure. These are some comments people have
made about 16 Bronsons since they reformed:
Don’t miss this chance to see 16 Bronsons up close, personal and stripped bare.
Ben Noble, on Bass guitar
Adam Sideserf, Drums and percussion,
Dhivyan Kandiah, Lead guitar.
guitarist StewartJames found themselves with a heartful of songs,
a clutch of previous band experiences (soul, punk, dance, rock),
a cavernous rehearsal studio, and the inclination to do something
about it all. The treble-headed hydra that is GOFFMAN was thus formed
and has been astonishing audiences ever since with it’s blend of
spunky funky rock.
Binary Nation nights, Goffman has been earning its stripes, paying
its dues, and generally getting a damn sight better all the time by
playing a series of large and small venues around hometown
Portsmouth.
on a wider scale, with continued live shows and a soon-to-be-released
debut mini-album.
down to a three piece, the result is not far off Goffman.
Three-way vocals, funky groovalicious bass-lines, and just a smidgen
of soul all contribute to a ‘Young Americans’ era post-glam sound.
Futureheads these guys are the bomb and ing pompeymusic.co.uk
some reference points to Talking Heads in evidence
His performances of Traditional Folk and Contemporary music have
taken place in Folk Clubs across the U.K. Germany, and the
Netherlands.
been envolved in local Theatre and even performed one of his own songs
in the play "The Green Man" at the Reginald Road theatre.
featured his songs in their performances. Recordings of Adrians songs
have been made at the Manners Road Studios with Steve Smith and other
local musicians and more recently in Wassenberg Germany.
The rest of the evening until 11.00pm is OPEN MIKE (2/3 Songs each)
Andy Turton - Bass Guitar
Paul Smith - Drum Kit
Math Charlton - Guitar and vocals.
rock-indie three piece after many disparate projects. Their new and
self-penned music shows off the dynamics of the band: softer passages
are gouged out by angular riffs and melodic choruses. Songs range from
challenging political motives to wry observations of the human condition."
New wave and punk classics.. songs by the likes of The Jam,
The Clash, The Undertones, Joe Jackson etc. The band is a four piece:
Steve Bass and vocals
Paul, Guitar
Danny Drums
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
duo or band who wish to perform for the first hour of the evening.
but volume will be restricted to reasonable levels
Please send Demo CD to
101 Fratton Road,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO1 5AH,
England
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are all provided. Just bring your own instruments,
guitars, etc if you want to play.
Sweet Memories Record shop in Fratton.
Telephone Evenings 02392 785546
Mobile 07952 967948
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