• Friday 31st July 2009

  I’m back for another week...I can’t believe another show has been and gone! I haven’t been quite as busy this week although it was one of my friends birthday this week – she’s finally made it to 18! HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY! (That’s compensation for forgetting her card…!)
  
  On with the show…
  
  Firetone performed a live set for us this week and they performed two songs ‘Gravity’ and ‘Angel Inside’. Firetone are from Milton Keynes, Bucks and have built up quite a large fan base around that area. They have just finished their first UK tour – they did around 1000 miles in 7 days – impressive! They are playing on the Introducing stage at the LiveZone event on 8th August. In August they have around 11 gigs – this band is seriously busy! They are playing at Soul Fest in Cumbria where The Charlatons are headlining! They are also playing at The Crawford Arms, The Horn, The Pitz, the list goes on! Find out more about Firetone and all of the gigs they have coming up at www.myspace.com/firetone!
  
  Band on a bike continued this week with Jammers from Firetone competing in the crazy tricycle race!! He got a time of 19.7sec which put the band on 3rd place! What will happen next week?
  
  The first guest in the studio was Saving Skylines! The band is based in Biggleswade, Beds. They are going in the studio to record some new material on the 10th and 11th of August. The band have also been gigging but have recently stopped because of their upcoming recording sessions but they promise they will have some gigs soon so make sure you check out the MySpace for all the upcoming dates. If you want to find out more, check out www.myspace.com/savingskylines
  
  Daniela Bove spoke to Gareth about herself, her music and how to pronounce her surname! Daniela is from Milton Keynes, Bucks. She gigged around London for around 8 years and then came back to MK to test out the music scene in the Three Counties. She currently has her debut album available to buy which she recorded on her own. She then spent 2 years finding a band and has recently recorded a live 6 track EP. Gigs wise the band have just completed around 20 and have got Love In The Woods coming up which is in Devon. To find out more local gigs check out www.myspace.com/danielabove
  
  Nia interviewed Kid Cosmic who used the uploader! They are based in St Albans and this is where they usually do their gigs! They are a pop-rock band and their influences include Greenday and Blink 182. Last year the band went on their first tour all over the UK and they did a mini tour in June. They recorded the album in 2007 which you can purchase now! On 20th August the band are playing at The Horn in St Albans. Find out more about Kid Cosmic at www.myspace.com/kidcosmic
  
  The Fuse popped in for a chat. The band come from Hemel Hempstead, Herts and classify themselves as ‘Old Indie’. They normally gig in Hemel, Watford and St Albans. They are looking at going into the studio to record some more material in August. They are playing at the Introducing gig on Wednesday 8th August at The Horn in St Albans. All other gigs and new tracks are up on the MySpace. To find out more about the band check out www.myspace.com/thefusemusicuk
  
  What are you doing on Wednesday 5th August? You’re coming down to The Horn in St Albans for the latest BBC Introducing…Beds Herts and Bucks gig and to celebrate Kelly’s birthday! The birthday girl herself found out all the gossip about her little birthday treat. Taking to the stage first are Black Circles followed by The Fuse, then The Raid and headlining are Rotating Leslie. To top off the evening we have DJ Juicebox Perdy! Doors open at 8pm, tickets are £5 on the door or £4 in advance and you have to be 18 or over. See you there!!
  
  This week Kel took to the roads of Milton Keynes to the Sno! Bar for a battle of the bands competition which he was judging with Gareth and Kelly. The winner of the evening won the final slot at the upcoming BBC Introdu

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• BBC Introducing...

  Another week another show and the countdown to Rhythms Of The World has begun! Its only 2 weeks until Rhythms and from what I can make out the weather is supposed to be good; the sun’s going to be shining with clear blue skies! So we’ll see you down there…all ticket information is on the Rhythms Of The World website, www.rotw.org.uk!
  
  On with the show…
  
  New Device played live this week and they performed two songs, ‘Make My Day’ and ‘Taking Over’! They also recorded another bonus track for the website so make sure you check that out! They have been together since about 2007 but the current line-up has been around for about a year. They are soon going to be working on their second album which they are really looking forward to writing. They also have a single out, ‘Takin’ Over’ which is downloadable from all reputable downloading sites and their album is coming out on 20th July. They are playing Hard Rock Hell this year and have loads of other gigs coming up so make sure you keep up to date! There is also going to be a video about after the album launch and the possibility of a second single being out around Christmas! Find out more about new Device at www.myspace.com/newdevice!
  
  Band on a bike continued this week with New Device competing in the crazy tricycle race!! They got a time of 47.66 sec – quite slow, one of the slowest we’ve had in fact! What will happen next week?
  
  The first guest in the studio was Kev Saunders from Westmill Farm Festival! This is the second year of the festival and they are hoping it will be as brilliant as last year! The Black Tricks are joined by Zarith (who has just come off the Beyonce tour), Cooper and Eddie And The Hotrots. There are also tribute acts the Kaiser Thiefs and Blurb. Ticket information is all on the website. If you want to find out more, check out www.westmillfarmfestival.co.uk
  
  Ryan from Dunstable Battle Of The Bands spoke to Gareth about the upcoming final which is being held at The Grove Theatre in Dunstable! The competition has been going since April and there is a semi final place and a play off place left for the final. You can get tickets from the Grove Theatre or from www.dunstablebob.co.uk and they are £10. Already in the final are Dirty Money, Dirty Joker Music and In Remission. To find out more about Dunstable Battle Of The Bands check out www.dunstablebob.co.uk
  
  Adam from Bandangos was on the phone preparing for a gig for the organiser of Rhythms Of The World and Club 85, Bob Mardon’s birthday. It was all happening at Club 85 in Hitchin and playing were Camera Club, RoadRunner and headlining were Boom In The Diamond Industry. Of course our very own Gareth Lloyd was the host of the evening and he went down to offer his services!
  
  In the studio were Little Villeins who have a brand new EP coming out soon. It was recorded at the Unsigned Studio in St Albans so it all stayed nice and local! As for gigs they are playing in Camden and are hoping to lease with the good people at the SnoBar to get some good dates to play in MK. To find out more check out www.myspace.com/littlevilleinsmusic
  
  Next up were Me And The Beast who used the uploader! The band are from Wooban Green in Bucks. At the moment they are writing and recording a lot and are currently filming a new project called the Friday night session where they show fans how they make their music. They are also playing at our Dunstable Downs gig at the end of August. Find out more about Me And The Beast at www.meandthebeast.com
  
  Betaboy popped in to reminisce about drunken past times and to talk about the new recordings they have produced. The track they bought with them to the studio is so new they haven’t even played it live! They played a charity gig at the weekend so its nice to know they’re good lads (what can you expect from fellow ex-Redborners!) To find out more about the band check out www.myspace.com/betaboy
  
  Kel travelled to The Hat Factory in Luton. For 7 d

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