Archive for September 28th, 2007
Simple Kidd returns to Belfast
After winning over a whole new fanbase at Snow Patrols’ recent homecoming show in Bangor, SIMPLE KID today announces a return to Spring & Airbrake this November. Those hoping for a guest reappearance by Kermit The Frog won’t be disappointed! SIMPLE KID: ...he released an album. It did OK not great but he liked it. He got stressed from [...]
Brant Bjork and The Bros to play Belfast in November
Brant Bjork ...desert boogieman decided to find a band to back his trip. The Bros is what they’re called ...The Bros are what they are. Dylan Roche on bass, Cortez on guitar, and Alfredo Hernandez formerly of Kyuss and QOTSA, on drums. “Make no mistake ... we’re a real band” Brant says. Musically speaking The Bros bring it. Organic [...]
Raging Speedhorn announce Belfast Spring & Airbrake show
Raging Speedhorn came together as band in the small industrial town of Corby, England. The town itself would provide the depressing backdrop to their hate filled music. Fuelled by boredom and frustration with their surroundings, the six friends would embark on a journey that would take them to highs beyond their expectations and lows that would [...]
Jose Gonzalez makes controversial return to Belfast
By Donna McGarry SWEDISH folk singer Jose Gonzalez will return to Belfast next month despite leaving fans disappointed after his short and sweet set in May last year. Gonzalez played to a packed out venue at Spring & Airbrake in Belfast and ran through the set list of his debut album Veneer, in a quick 45 minutes, leaving fans stunned and [...]
Jakobinarina – This is an advertisement – review
By Stehen Murray BAND: Jakobinarina SINGLE: This is an advertisement RELEASE: currently on sale Icelandic band Jakobinarina look weird…and sound weird into the bargain. They’ve plenty of attitude in this song and they’d go down a storm at the Limelight here in Belfast. myspace.com/jakobinarina
Electric Soft Parade – Misunderstanding – Review
By Stephen Murray BAND: Electric Soft Parade SINGLE: Misunderstanding ALBUM: No Need To Be Downhearted RELEASE: currently on sale This is the second single from Electric Soft Parade’s third album No Need To Be Downhearted. In my opinion it’s a very happy go lucky kind of song that reminds me of the Divine Comedy for some [...]
Beatles Sir Paul Mccartney & Ringo Starr return to Liverpool
Sir Paul McCartney returns to his native city to headline ‘The Liverpool Sound’ concert at Anfield Stadium on June 1 while fellow ex Beatle Ringo Starr and Eurythmic Dave Stewart will head up ‘Liverpool The Musical’ at the opening of the brand new Liverpool Echo Arena on January 12 2008. The programme revealed today sees collaboration [...]