Hotter Than Hell (Kiss Tribute)

www.hotter-than-hell.net

Halloween Party - Fancy Dress Optional!

Hotter Than Hell is Europe's Ultimate Kiss Tribute Band. With its Band members coming from all corners of Europe, they joined forces together in 2003. Voted as one of the hottest Kiss Tribute Shows in Europe, they deliver the ultimate night out in tribute to the Hottest Band in the World!
They deliver the world-renowned classic 1970s Style KISS Stage Show, by mimicking it in every way with Mind-blowing Pyrotechnics, Fire breathing, Blood Spitting, Smoking Guitars, Greasepaint Make-Up, Theatrical Costumes and 7-inch Platform Boots. Replicating songs from the KISS Multi-Platinum Hits from the 70s to present such as: Detroit Rock City, Crazy Crazy Nights, Rock N Roll All Night and God Gave Rock and Roll to You.

Enraged (Rage Against The Machine tribute)

www.enragedtribute.com

Enraged are a Rage Against The Machine tribute band from Leicestershire, formed in late 2008 and currently touring the UK with support from Leicester based group Axis Mundi. Since Enraged became active we have strove to recreate the raw, intense sound of a live Rage Against The Machine show with the same passion which created this politically laced musical collision of anger and rebellion and take into our hearts the message of the renegade. RATM’s message was spread through the rhythms of metal fused funk, and we recreate this music as a tribute because it’s the music that we love and the music that inspired us. If listening to RATM makes you feel calm like a bomb then come ignite with us and feel the funk blast!

Political activism is encouraged, parties are parties and dancing is fun, but when you go home after a concert take some of that passion with you and think about where it came from. A corrupt world swollen with greed is just waiting to take advantage of socially bred robots. Wake up and question everything, don’t settle for nothing, think for yourselves, express your opinions and fight for the right to do so. If you've found your freedom and know your enemy then help others to roll right.

NINE BELOW ZERO

www.ninebelowzero.com

Nine Below Zero are one of British rock & roll’s most enduring and respected R&B combos. Emerging from the vibrant London pub and club scene of the late 1970’s, their arrival coincided with the punk explosion, although the band had more in common with the great Chicago blues heroes of the 1950’s than with bondage trousers and pogo dancing. Nine Below Zero gigs were (and still are) energetic affairs; non-stop parties where band and audience are whipped into a frenzy – sweat-soaked, thrill-a-minute stuff. This no-frills, punchy and direct approach quickly won them a loyal following, and they soon landed a record deal with the then hot A&M label.

The bands’ “Live at the Marquee” album was an instant classic, catching on tape their awesome full-on live effect. Front man Dennis Greaves led Nine Below Zero (then as now), his rasping vocals and stinging guitar work winning a place in the hearts of fans, music critics, and fellow musicians alike. For a while it seemed that the band were rarely off the road, covering many thousands of touring miles, adding new fans, selling out gigs and building up a loyal fan base.

Nine Below Zero were the first band to be featured in the classic “Comic Strip” sitcom The Young Ones, belting out a tough version of “Eleven Plus Eleven”. From 1979 through to 1982 the band played non-stop eventually headlining at the Hammersmith Odeon. Shortly after, through sheer exhaustion the band split. Nine Below Zero reconvened in 1990, selling out the dear departed Town & Country Club in North London, playing to crowds of 2000 people a night. The shows were very much a homecoming for the band, and the incredible reception afforded to them saw Nine Below Zero reborn, rejuvenated. Since then, the band have gone from strength to strength.  Never shy of taking their music out on the road, Nine Below Zero have played all over Europe and memorably in Bangladesh, at the invitation of the British Council. The band even provided backing for actor and part-time blues musician Bruce Willis at a bash at his Planet Hollywood eaterie.

The current Nine Below Zero line up is bristling with superb musicianship. Apart from the acknowledged excellence of Dennis Greaves on vocals and guitar, harmonica player Mark Feltham has shared stages with the likes of Pete Townsend, Oasis, and Zuccero amongst many others, whilst the rock-solid rhythm section of Gerry McAvoy (bass/vocals) and Brendan O’Neill (drums/vocals) were for many years the engine room of the late great Rory Gallagher’s band.

FRED ZEPPELIN
www.thefredz.com

2010 marks FRED ZEPPELIN’s seventeenth year together.  During this time they have had the honour of Led Zeppelin’s front-man Robert Plant attending 3 of their gigs and John Bonham’s son Jason even jammed with them on stage. These are things the band are very proud of..

According to a reader poll in Kerrang, FRED ZEPPELIN are among the top ten best live bands to see. Quite an achievement, as they were the only tribute band listed in any category.

It’s worth taking a camera with you to any gig, as you don’t know who you could be standing next to. In the audience have been MAGNUM’s front-man Bob Catley, WHITESNAKE’s guitarist Mel Galley, who attended on recommendation - “Thought I would come and see you, as Robert (Plant) said you were brilliant”. Roy Wood, legendary main man of THE MOVE & WIZZARD and SLADES Jimmy Lea who was the latest rock celebrity to experience a two-hour Fred Zeppelin gig.

Fred Zeppelin were invited by Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page to attend a charity event of which Jimmy is a patron. Kev (bass) and Blackie (drums) attended and were thrilled to meet and chat with the legendary guitarist. Also at the party were Roger Daltrey, Julian Lloyd Webber, Leo Sayer and Formula One’s David Coulthard. What a night!

The four members of Fred Zeppelin are real fans of the originals, and formed ‘The Fredz’ out of their admiration and love of Led Zeppelin’s music. As their name suggests, the band do not take themselves too seriously - they know the praise belongs to Robert, Jimmy, John Paul Jones, and Bonzo.

MENTALLICA

www.mentallica.net

Got the need for more Metallica than you can get? Well here's your fix.. MENTALLICA. This band has TOTAL respect for Metallica and have set out to recreate the raw, intense experience of seeing Metallica live.

Mentallica have earned a reputation as Europe's top Metallica tribute. Recently receiving a glowing gig review from a Metclub Chapter Head. Playing across Europe and at some of the UK's top biker shows such as Wozwolf and The Rock & Blues Custom Show and at major venues and universities. Mentallica continue into their 11th year with no signs of let up in the touring and their high energy shows. But don't take our word for it, see for yourself and experience the energy of their performances which not only replicates the sound of Metallica but carries the spirit of the band with it! These guys live and breathe it....and so will YOU.....

QUILL

www.quill-uk.com

Anyone seeing and hearing Quill in concert will wonder at the magic of the performance! Quill has developed a unique musical style that has captured many varied influences, plying Celtic folk hued Fleetwood Mac-ish rock before the Corrs were invented.  The artistry of guitar and violin harmonies is complimented by five vocal harmonies producing an exciting dynamic sound.

Quill's repertoire includes many time-honoured classics, performed with energy and enthusiasm and their original material blends perfectly.   A stunning entertaining stage show, equal to any world class act!

At every concert the audience is comprehensively entertained and always end the evening with a smile having danced, swayed and rocked to an endless stream of perfectly performed show stoppers. 

Many of the new songs from PRIVILEGED have already been included in their live set and have added a new, fresh and exciting dimension to their very powerful on stage performance.

The Mustangs

www.themustangs.co.uk

THE MUSTANGS blistering live sets and albums have been wowing fans all over the country since the four-piece band formed in Hampshire in 2002. Young veterans of the UK blues scene, the Mustangs have headlined stages at renowned UK festivals such as Colne, Skegness and Swanage and in 2009 were invited to play 2 nights at Paris' legendary Zinc Blues Festival. Signed to the Blues Matters label, the band stands apart from most of today's blues acts by only releasing original material which is inspired by, but not replicating the traditional blues they love. Their third album, Split Decision, reached number 5 on the iTunes blues chart, and its successor, Nothing Stays The Same, was one of Blues in Britain magazine's 20 recommended albums of the year. Their sixth and latest album, Cut Loose, is the band's strongest yet, capturing the band's blistering live sound better than ever. The band is led by the stunning voice of charismatic lead singer/guitarist  Adam Norsworthy, and augmented by the authentic blues harp of Derek Kingaby and tight, rock solid rhythm section of bassist Ben Mckeown and drummer Jon Bartley. 

The Christians

www.thechristianslive.co.uk

Mersey stars The Christians were prime movers in the soul scene that emerged out of England's North West at the end of the 80s. Along with other iconic bands they brought a slicker, sophisticated, soul-flecked sound to the charts at the end of that heady decade. Now Garry Christian is back - still sporting the Raybans, incredibly rich and sultry voice and the string of gorgeous songs that made a million women swoon. Expect the hits including Harvest For The World, Words, Hooverville, Forgotten Town and of course the massive Ideal World. Advance booking strongly recommended.

Triad

 
The Triad EP "PEOPLE" contains 4 songs, of which 1 is a cover and the remainder being new self penned material. The cover song is New Home, by Eric Bibb. The band arrived at the decision to include the song following meeting Eric briefly in May of this year where they agreed it would be an honour for the band to perform the song to the Colne audiences on Eric’s behalf, to enable him to be there in spirit if not in person this year.

The title of the EP reflects what all of the songs on it are about. Each one of the original songs have been written about people who have been an influence on guitarist & vocalist Malcolm Watson. The tracks have been recorded at the internationally acclaimed Far Heath Studios in Northampton, whose client list includes many big names within the music industry. (Sherman Robertson, Earl Thomas, Wishbone Ash and Emerson, Lake & Palmer).

triad2007music@gmail.com • www.myspace.com/triad2007 • www.facebook.com/triadrnb

http://www.myspace.com/triad2007
http://www.youtube.com/user/TriadBluesBand
http://www.facebook.com/#!/Triadrnb?ref=ts
http://www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/reviews/album-reviews/triad---ep

Beatles, Blues and Blue Violin Tour 2011

www.phil-bates.co.uk

Former ELO and ELO II stars and current members of The Orchestra, Phil Bates & Mik Kaminski with Tina McBain ( from The Eleanor Rigby Experience)

Phil Bates

Phil Bates is a former member of ELO Part II and was born in Warwickshire, UK. His first contact with ELO came in 1978 when his band, Trickster, supported ELO during the Out Of The Blue tour. He joined ELO Part II in the spring of 1993 and quickly became popular with the fans. He wrote a number of songs on ELO Part II's second album "Moment Of Truth", most notably "Breaking Down The Walls" which was released as a single.
Phil also released a solo album, "Naked", during this period and embarked on a small and very successful "intimate venue" tour to promote the CD which also featured Mik Kaminski on a handful of tracks. Mik also joined him on stage during the tour along with Mark Knight (bass) and Phil's wife Jo.
1996 saw the release of the ELO Part II live album, "One Night - Live in Australia", which Phil was heavily involved with. Phil co-produced the album and edited it alongside top engineer Chris Tsangerides. Phil also featured on the "Access All Areas" DVD, most of which was recorded in Australia during the "One Night" tour.
In 1998 Phil decided to leave the band to spend time with his young family and also to further his education. He released a number of solo albums during this time. Phil was also a founding member of "The Eleanor Rigby Experience" which was formed from a group of musicians from around the midlands area including ex members of Jethro Tull, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and Fairport Convention who were devoted to re-interpreting the songs of Lennon and McCartney. Later he rejoined his old drummer colleague, Bev Bevan, when he formed the "Bev Bevan Band" which later became "Bev Bevan's Move".
During The Orchestra's 2006 UK tour, Phil stood in for Parthenon Huxley at a couple of gigs when Hux had to return unexpectedly to the States. When Parthenon Huxley decided to leave the band in 2007 there was only one name at the top of the list to replace him...Phil Bates, who now is touring with the band throughout the world.

Mik Kaminski - the most famous violin player in rock ‘n’ roll

Away from the spotlight, which chases him ducking and weaving across the boards, Mik has always been a shy and modest character. So much so that he had to be persuaded into taking the audition for ELO back in 1973!
Born and bred a Yorkshire man, Mik studied at Leeds College of Music and first appeared professionally at the age of fourteen, in a classical role with the city's orchestra. After session work on early seventies cult rock albums by Andy Roberts and Joe Soap, Mik became a member of ELO in 1973, introducing his exceptional sparkling skills to the band's developing sound. Mik's soaring strings sweetened most of that band's albums, while his Blue Violin solos became a highlight of all live shows, exposing a rock audience to tantalizing trips through classical tunes infiltrated by his own stunningly complex improvisations. In 1979, Mik formed, during his "off time", a band called Violinski. They toured the UK releasing two albums and enjoying an enormous hit with one of pop's great instrumental singles "Clog Dance", furthering Mik's reputation as a fine exponent of violin virtuosity.
A couple of years after Mik had taken part in ELO's final live shows in 1986, he and Kelly Groucutt called up some basic influences of their former band to put together a new ensemble, OrKestra. The band gave Mik another platform upon which to shine, where his compositional work could flourish. Two superbly crafted albums, a European hit single and successful tours of the UK and USA were all part of OrKestra's worthy career.
When the THE ORCHESTRA began, Mik's presence, particularly for the live shows was unquestionable. In all the spectacle of his stage performances, Mik's song writing skills could be in danger of being overshadowed. However, they are there for all to hear on ELO Part II's four albums while his ear for inventive tunes and intertwining counter-melodies are captured forever in the magical moments of every band in which he has been involved.
Mik was mentioned sometime back by DJ and presenter Chris Evans on Virgin Radio. Whilst talking about violinist Vanessa Mae, Chris was heard to say "...Mik Kaminski,
ex-ELO, now there's your man!"

Tina McBain

A vocalist and performer of great aplomb. Tina McBain and Phil Bates go back a long way. They were both members of the highly regarded Eleanor Rigby Experience which toured the UK to critical acclaim over four years up to 2000.  This talented and charismatic vocalist comes from a folk and acoustic background and when not working with the Experience, performs with Phil Bates and was the vocalist with The Raconteurs. To date Tina has recorded 7 albums including three Eleanor Rigby Experience albums.
During Tina’s time with the Raconteurs, she has billed with such luminaries as Tom Robinson, Kiki Dee, Davey Arthur (Furey’s fame), Bob Geldof, Show of Hands, Fairport Convention, the list goes on and on……. And whilst with the Eleanor Rigby Experience caused a major stir at venues and festivals throughout the land.  The Eleanor Rigby Experience albums were met with critical acclaim, especially in the US where one of the most powerful and influential Beatles fan sites in the world, with well over a million hits, took Tina instantly to their hearts.

SEYES

www.seyes.co.uk

SeYeS A unique tribute to Prog rock giants YES

SEYES (pronounced say-yes) have done what many considered impossible by re-creating the live sound of Classic YES.
SEYES bring you the trademark YES three part harmony vocals led by the natural alto voice of front man Phil Bernia covering Jon Anderson note for note.
Instrumentally SEYES aim high with Pete Greenwood, Tim Lockyer, Chris Bradshaw and Tim Rothwell faithfully reproducing the complex styles and sounds of Squire, Howe, Wakeman and White respectively.
This two hour plus performance of  the best Classic Prog Rock.

Dr Feelgood

www.drfeelgood.org

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts.

Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator - which gave the group their first gold record.

The last album to feature Lee Brilleaux  - Down at the Doctors, was recorded live at the Dr. Feelgood Music Bar on Canvey Island, (now the site of the Oysterfleet Hotel) just two months before he died.   The current line up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, approaching 27 years in the band and Steve Walwyn on guitar who has been with the band for 20 years.  Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals) is the most recent addition – joining in 1999.

In 2000 EMI records released Chess Masters, Dr. Feelgood’s tribute to the Chess Label, home to many of the finest blues artists of the 20th century and the first album to feature Robert on vocals and harmonica.

Recent releases include a DVD - Live in London and CD Repeat Prescription - a collection of some of the bands most enduring songs but with a fresh approach.

Julien Temple’s film Oil City Confidential released on 2nd February 2010 tells the story of the bands formative years featuring the Wilko Johnson era.

The band continues to tour extensively throughout the World.

The Razors

www.howardsmith.co.uk

Howard Smith and the Razors are a Midlands based band featuring Howard Smith (Guitar/Vocals), Bugsy (Bass) and Cozy (Drums). 

The band has been playing a broad range of blues based material over the last 15 years with several different line ups.

The Razors have been described as tight as hell and loose as the proverbial goose and always an exciting proposition live.

Blues Positive

www.bluespositive.com

These experienced musicians from West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom were voted Best British Blues Band at the prestigious Maryport Blues Festival in 2008, building on their growing popularity at similar events in Dundee, Burnley and Colne. Lead vocalist Tim King proves that you can have a British accent and still sing the Blues with conviction. Screaming Jay Hawkins' "I Put A Spell On You" and a host of other classics by Broonzy, McTell, and Estes are performed with a raw emotion that transcends race and colour.  King is a consummate professional who is multi-talented, playing amazing harp on "Leaving Trunk" and "My Babe," superb soprano saxophone on Allison's "Your Mind Is On Vacation," and mind-blowing tenor sax on "Key To The Highway."

Tim King served his apprenticeship at Ronnie Scott's in London and it is this Jazz influence that is setting Blues Positive apart from the crowd and contributing to their rising profile. Bassist Rick Jones and drummer Dave Hatfield lay down a steady groove, with guitarist Martin Hutchinson producing some innovative guitar riffs and gentle solos. "Positively Blue" was written by Hutchinson and the lyrics and arrangement augur well for future original material. Taking the Blues from Chicago to Shipley might have seemed too big a leap for a white band that includes a university professor and a doctor, but in the end it turned out to be a small step as the Test Results show

The Piranha Brothers

www.myspace.com/thepiranhabrothersbluesba

The Piranha Brothers Blues Band has existed on and off for the last twenty three years. The current lineup of Waz Bee - drums, Cas Castledine - guitar + vocals and Martin Johnson - vocals + bass remains unchanged since 1989, drawing many faithful fans to every gig.  With fantastic gravelly vocals set against bluesy guitar solos and a good solid backbeat from the drums, this is how a proper blues band is meant to sound.  So why not get off your sofa and go and see Leicestershires’ best kept blues secret?

Triad

 
The Triad EP "PEOPLE" contains 4 songs, of which 1 is a cover and the remainder being new self penned material. The cover song is New Home, by Eric Bibb. The band arrived at the decision to include the song following meeting Eric briefly in May of this year where they agreed it would be an honour for the band to perform the song to the Colne audiences on Eric’s behalf, to enable him to be there in spirit if not in person this year.

The title of the EP reflects what all of the songs on it are about. Each one of the original songs have been written about people who have been an influence on guitarist & vocalist Malcolm Watson. The tracks have been recorded at the internationally acclaimed Far Heath Studios in Northampton, whose client list includes many big names within the music industry. (Sherman Robertson, Earl Thomas, Wishbone Ash and Emerson, Lake & Palmer).

triad2007music@gmail.com • www.myspace.com/triad2007 • www.facebook.com/triadrnb

http://www.myspace.com/triad2007
http://www.youtube.com/user/TriadBluesBand
http://www.facebook.com/#!/Triadrnb?ref=ts
http://www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/reviews/album-reviews/triad---ep

The Piranha Brothers

www.myspace.com/thepiranhabrothersbluesba

The Piranha Brothers Blues Band has existed on and off for the last twenty three years. The current lineup of Waz Bee - drums, Cas Castledine - guitar + vocals and Martin Johnson - vocals + bass remains unchanged since 1989, drawing many faithful fans to every gig.  With fantastic gravelly vocals set against bluesy guitar solos and a good solid backbeat from the drums, this is how a proper blues band is meant to sound.  So why not get off your sofa and go and see Leicestershires’ best kept blues secret?

Blues Positive

www.bluespositive.com

These experienced musicians from West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom were voted Best British Blues Band at the prestigious Maryport Blues Festival in 2008, building on their growing popularity at similar events in Dundee, Burnley and Colne. Lead vocalist Tim King proves that you can have a British accent and still sing the Blues with conviction. Screaming Jay Hawkins' "I Put A Spell On You" and a host of other classics by Broonzy, McTell, and Estes are performed with a raw emotion that transcends race and colour.  King is a consummate professional who is multi-talented, playing amazing harp on "Leaving Trunk" and "My Babe," superb soprano saxophone on Allison's "Your Mind Is On Vacation," and mind-blowing tenor sax on "Key To The Highway."

Tim King served his apprenticeship at Ronnie Scott's in London and it is this Jazz influence that is setting Blues Positive apart from the crowd and contributing to their rising profile. Bassist Rick Jones and drummer Dave Hatfield lay down a steady groove, with guitarist Martin Hutchinson producing some innovative guitar riffs and gentle solos. "Positively Blue" was written by Hutchinson and the lyrics and arrangement augur well for future original material. Taking the Blues from Chicago to Shipley might have seemed too big a leap for a white band that includes a university professor and a doctor, but in the end it turned out to be a small step as the Test Results show

The Razors

www.howardsmith.co.uk

Howard Smith and the Razors are a Midlands based band featuring Howard Smith (Guitar/Vocals), Bugsy (Bass) and Cozy (Drums). 

The band has been playing a broad range of blues based material over the last 15 years with several different line ups.

The Razors have been described as tight as hell and loose as the proverbial goose and always an exciting proposition live.

Triad

 
The Triad EP "PEOPLE" contains 4 songs, of which 1 is a cover and the remainder being new self penned material. The cover song is New Home, by Eric Bibb. The band arrived at the decision to include the song following meeting Eric briefly in May of this year where they agreed it would be an honour for the band to perform the song to the Colne audiences on Eric’s behalf, to enable him to be there in spirit if not in person this year.

The title of the EP reflects what all of the songs on it are about. Each one of the original songs have been written about people who have been an influence on guitarist & vocalist Malcolm Watson. The tracks have been recorded at the internationally acclaimed Far Heath Studios in Northampton, whose client list includes many big names within the music industry. (Sherman Robertson, Earl Thomas, Wishbone Ash and Emerson, Lake & Palmer).

triad2007music@gmail.com • www.myspace.com/triad2007 • www.facebook.com/triadrnb

http://www.myspace.com/triad2007
http://www.youtube.com/user/TriadBluesBand
http://www.facebook.com/#!/Triadrnb?ref=ts
http://www.midlandsrocks.co.uk/reviews/album-reviews/triad---ep