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Our first gig of 2008 was a pretty low-key affair at the Tunnels. We hadn't practised for literally 2 months til that very day, so you can't grumble with the overall performance. In a bit of a stramash of a gig, we played alongside indie-poppers and fellow Foyer-botherers The Condiments, punk-pop band Valentine and a heavy metal act that I never caught the name of. The big mix of genres worked better than anyone expected I think, and we raised plenty of money for either the British Heart Foundation or the Medics Having Fun Society... :-)
7 oldish favourites were shown the light of day, but there is new material in the pipeline for our gigs in March and beyond.
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Ah, another night at Aberdeen's favourite Cafe that isn't remotely a Cafe, Drummonds.
We needed a confidence booster after the slightly shambolic Wizard show and we got it.
Arguably our best gig so far, playing 7 tracks including a couple of new ones - the cunningly entitled "New" and the very nice "Release", both of which are destined for our album.
We even made some new friends, especially the Australian guy who rated us something rotten!
Thanks to everyone who came out to see us, hope y'all enjoyed yourselves.
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Err.. we weren't great. Struggling to find a guitar that could hold its tuning, the first couple of songs were shaky to say the least.
We ralleighed though, and managed to finish off quite strongly.
Still, it was a nice wee experience and hopefully next year, we'll have done enough to merit a spot on the Banshee Stage!
A wee note on our performance from Waves Fm -
"Amplified Battle of the Bands finalists Headlight took to the stage at around 7.15pm, and although their set was marred by technical difficulty, the equipment behaved long enough for the New Deer four-piece to showcase exactly what they’re capable of, even allowing keyboard player Fraser Will to break out the bassoon on one track. Their finest moment came in closing track Rise and Fall, with a sterling vocal performance from frontman Ewan Donald. Their Half Truth EP is out now, and with an album due at the end of the year, Headlight could yet prove to be a name to watch in the local scene and beyond."
Nice.
You guys are well Good!
Seen you a couple of times and i've always enjoyed listening to you's.
Keep it up!
Xxxxxxxx
Hello my favourite New Deer lads, I don't actualyl know anyone from New Deer so you win it by default, do you guys fancy playing a few songs at a wee music festival in the Broch?
Will be during the day on Sat, June 27.
Cheers
Gary
new recordings up, check them out! http://www.myspace.com/theformphd
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Heeeeeey, are you Ex-mintlaw guys??
Cracking stuff on Tuesday guys, see you again soon!
Right folks, Coops and me are in for Monday, see you there!
The idea of monday is certainly being kicked around. We shall see. I do hope I can manage. I'm back in Peterhead for Easter from tomorrow but Coops and I have suggested going back for the occasion!
Alright lads! How do? Think we are playing with you guys at the Fraserburgh gig organised by North East Rock.
Looking forward to it!
Bad news guys!!
Sorry to say this but we have to pull out of the gig on the 21st! our singer has come down with a bad throat infection and will be out of action.
We are gutted, and hope that your not effected by this too much! we will still come along and watch you guys play tho!
Sorry again
Valentine x
Indeed, that's spectacularly late notice. How did it go? I'll make the next one!
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Disgusted we weren't given more info about the Feb 16th Tunnels gig. An opportunity for pintage missed. Don't think I'll forget this, you nasty bastards.
Also, send a copy of the single to waves. Who knows, might even rig you with an interview.
Well I hope it was your first.... and last... naked dancer anyways.
See you on the 5th.
Thanks for playing guys, feckin' enjoy it
can you text me asap guys just so i have your number
Bring one guitar amp, that'll be fine.
10.30pm Royal Hotel.
Any probs phone me on 07816641648
We need you to arrive around 10.30pm venue opens at 11.30pm and you guys will likely be on 1am, that okay? Hours set.
Hey guys i'll just give you the tickets on Friday if you are confirmed?
I see. Unfortunately, work dictates. What I can do is put in a request for a weekend off. Are there any major major ones kicking about soon?
The beautiful reunion. I'd like to think I was like the twelfth man.
This is true. It's been ridiculously long. Is the level of music suffering as a result?
Consider yourself on the list. And panic not, I'll be there for the next gig.
Which is when?