Hawkfest band biogs

This four piece occupy the shifting sands somewhere between rock and indie. Influenced by 40 years of rock music from such as The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Talking Heads, Hawkwind, Black Sabbath and The Velvet Underground, Vasquez hold down their tight melodic vocal harmonies with a powerful driving rhythm section and a rich mix of soaring guitars.

They have received extensive play on radio stations across the north of England, including the BBC local stations in Sheffield, Hull, Leeds and York and recently completed a prestigious Live Session on BBC Raw Talent.

Originally from diverse backgrounds in Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and South Wales, the band plays regularly across the north and midlands. They have completed well over 50 gigs together and are currently working on tracks for a further EP release in 2007.

Guitar Fever are Steve Higgins and AJ Murray. They have been together as a duo for 10 years. Their music could be described as blues and experimental rock, incorporating guitars, national slide guitar and mandolin.

They have one cd of original songs, "Blow the Night Away" and a second one is in the pipeline. They also do a regular club evening at the Cross Kings in Kings Cross on the last Monday each month, called - spookily enough - the last Monday club. Check out the Guitar Fever myspace http://www.myspace.com/guitarfeverduo Steve and AJ are looking forward to playing at the Hawkfest.

The Dooberries:

The Dooberies are an alternative folk trio (all Sabbath fans), a kick-as rock & blues drummer and a multi-talented bass player. Combining a variety of styles results in an intoxicating compromise...

Ok, so that's 2 lines...but it pretty much says it! Hope it will suffice.

Rhythm Of Blues:

Rhythm of Blues are a bunch of fine musicians from UK, each with a great history and endless energy and enthusiasm to create fine music. Each year, the band tours with world top musicians, The Carl Verheyen Band, (Supertramp, David Gilmour, Frank Zappa, Ray Charles, Neil Young, Dave Crosby, Stanley Clarke, Stuart Copeland, Max Roach, Brian Setzer’s Orchestra & many, more)!! This enables all involved to revisit their friendships and indulge in a period of time where some stunning music is created. Classic Rock Magazine readers voted the Carl Verheyen Band/Rhythm of Blues show at The Classic Rock Society show in Rotherham, UK, best show of 2003, praise indeed.
Musically, the band lies in that ground between Floyd and classic British rock acts like Wishbone Ash with a bit of Eric Johnson thrown in for good measure. The energy created on stage is still awe inspiring and draws on many years of passion and friendship between band members.
The band and individual members have worked with or supported a great diversity of acts in their time including: Hawkwind, Bad Manners, The Glitter Band, Henry McCullough, (Wings, Grease Band, Joe Cocker, Jesus Christ Superstar), Steve Marriot, (supported at the famous Dingwalls BBC recording of 1984), Paul Roland, Winston & The Churchills, Max Splodges Brass Revue!!, Carl Verheyen, Wishbone Ash, Carvin Jones and Jeff Beck!
“Moving On” is available on Red Admiral Records: www.redadmiralrecords.com
We are proud to announce the immanent release of “Unsung Heroes” through East Central One www.eastcentralone.com Howard Werth from Audience joins us on vocals for one track, we look forward to Howard joining us for more work in the future.
“Crunching, almighty, driving Rhythm of Blues - it's the rhythm of LIFE”!
(Billy Jenkins)

"The CD sounds great, a big improvement over the last one and a great overall sound. The band has gelled and your (guitar) tones are awesome! The band has come a long way and your hard work has paid off!"
(Carl Verheyen – Supertramp)
"I think there is some nice guitar work --cool tone --good playing---I want to say again that I think there is some really nice guitar work here."
(Cliff Hugo – Supertramp / Ray Charles)

Utah Saints:

To find out exactly how Utah Saints ended up at Hawkfest we have to go right back to 1988, when Jez from Utah Saints previous band started doing a cover of Orgone Accumulator -since then fate has intervened, and the two bands have crossed paths several times -Utah Saints remixing Silver Machine, and opening for Hawkwind at Brixton Academy, as well as both bands playing the now legendary Treworgey Tree festival. Utah Saints are very honoured to have been asked to play, as Hawkfest has such a good reputation for friendliness and musical open mindedness!

Utah Saints will be playing one of their acclaimed mashup DJ and effects sets, just the two of them, some records, a laptop and some effects to create a swirly mix of electro and breakbeat, mashups and re-edits that they have made themselves -pounding beats and electronic punk -funk!, all accompanied by the famous Hawkwind light show!

Relentless:

Relentless' are something of an enigma. Nobody is saying exactly how long they've played together, but they are very tight. They're currently finishing an album and, through their international management company, they have major label interest. Founder drummer, Jack G, has a cross-generational connection to psychedelic warlords Hawkwind. Co-founder, Drebbs, says little and has a strange involvement with snakes. Bassist Dave is expert on the trumpet. Virtuoso lead guitarist, Durdon, is in constant demand as a session player.

Relentless are starting a short series of live shows. After The Hub they're off to London's 'Underworld', again accompanied by Sawmills' Guerrilla Angels. They don't have a vocalist. They say "the music should tell the story". They rock hard and their music is just as hard to resist. Check them out.

Giant Root Attack:

Giant Root Attack formed in 2004 out of a band that had previously taken

on several incarnations. Left with founding members Dave Rim on vocals and

percussion, Buz, guitar and vocals, and Davi on bass, the line-up was

completed with the recruitment of Keith the count on drums.

As is the case, Stylistic comparisons have inevitably been made. Without

any particular direct influences the sound can be very broadly described

as a fusion of the last 50 years of music especially the stuff like

Captain Beefheart, Hawkwind, Gong, Magma, Cardiacs with a blend of

originality and maddness.

Catchy melodies and hooks in abundance, the feedback from gig-goers has

been very positive indeed. Some people have claimed to have been haunted

by the music for days after their listening experience.

With the core belief of giving the crowd a good performance, Giant Root

Attack play at an energetic and exciting pace with a great contrast of

peaks and troughs and the aim to fulfil audience expectations of a

worthwhile gig

Giant Root Attack [jahy-uh nt root uh-tak]

1. (in folklore) a being with human form but superhuman size, strength,

etc.

2. a person or thing of unusually great size, power, importance, etc.

3. the fundamental or essential part: the root of the matter

4. the source or origin of a thing

5. to set upon in a non forceful, violent, hostile, or any aggressive way,

without a weapon; begin fighting with nothing

6. the act of attacking; onslaught; assault.
7. (in music) a powerful, four piece band, delivering energetic live

performances

8. a, super-colossal, abstract anthem; hypnotic chant

quotes

"Witty nonsense lyrics and jack-knife chuckling rhythms that lead to

psyche-out break downs complete with whirring wind noises before jumping

back into a singalong with great vocals 'It's a harpoon for you if you

heard from the camel again', or something along those lines. They are the

kind of band you can listen to and enjoy without trying or thinking and

yet the kind of band that will offer more on further investigation, much

like the Beta Band of old. They're a bit special and your new favourite

band." - Lupine

Thank you for playing a wonderful set. The bass is fast, the drums are

tight, the harmonies crisp. You are like a plane with a sharks mouth

painted on the front but in band form. - Fantastic Rik The Quims

"Pure genius! Everyone needs to hear Robots.....it should be the official

England song for Euro 2008!!" - Mark Riley

"Their energy on stage and catchy songs are truly inspirational" Craig

(the ups)

"I like the way g.r.a. smile" - CW, The Luna Band

"could'nt sleep man, just had that Al Pacino tune going round and round in

me head" - Fat Keith

"we really like your music...loads of good energy and im sure you do the

business live too...i like your tank heads so keep attacking the world

with your crazy music....love it loads....take care" - Dead Rabbit

"I have had your lines from your songs stuck in my head! I cant take it

anymore! I think I might cry ;)" - Carla Cook, Artist

"I came, I saw, they rocked! GRA are the future!" - DJ Mark, Dandelion

Tribe Of Cro:

A genuine cult band, The Tribe of Cro are one of the unsung heroes of the British underground festival scene. For over 10 years they have been waving their freak flag high to the sound of free festival psychedelics, driving krautrock rhythms, spacey liquid electronica laced in heavy stoner guitars.
From the tops of mountains to the depths of Eastern Europe TOC have played many of the major underground and alternative festivals in UK and Europe, including Herzberg (Germany), Glastonbury (UK), Dour (Belgium), Hawkfest (UK), High Life (Netherlands) to name just a few.
TOC have always essentially been a live experience though, embracing and celebrating the moment with inspired improvisations and stunning musicianship.
The new CD, 'Virtual Vinyl', captures the band in full flight live in the studio. It includes an extended version of 'Cardinal Puff' as well as several unreleased and exclusive tracks. As a special thank you to their fans, it was released as a free album for download as well as a limited CD edition, which sold out immediately.
A new TOC album is planned for later this year. In the meantime 'Virtual Vinyl' is still available for free download at www.thetribeofcro.co.uk or via www.myspace.com/tribeofcro

P.A.I.N:

The Propaganda And Information Network (as P.A.I.N is officially named) was first put together 11 years ago from the ashes of two seminal free festival bands:AOS3 and Radical Dance Faction. Brought together to carry on the same Anarcho-style rantings, but with a much harder, Punk Rock attitude to it (less toking and more drinking!) within the first 7 days of forming P.A.I.N managed to book up a 3week tour, literally writing the set in soundchecks. The band went from strength to strength releasing their first live demo (Prison's no Place for Punishment- a real collector's item these days,) within their first month of existence. Well that was 11 years ago. Since then P.A.I.N. have released 2 studio albums, 2 cd singles and a couple of live albums, and are currently working on a new studio album and a P.A.I.N. in Dub album. There are a few gigs springing up around the country and a Croatia/Slovenia tour coming up in a couple of weeks so things are going great guns at the moment. re! "Sharpen your cutlasses boys, thers a mighty stormy sea ahead!!"

Omnia Opera:

Omnia Opera have reemerged from there cocoon having Banged around on the UK underground acid/space rock scene over the late 80’s and early 90’s. Playing many gigs and a few festivals. Omnia released self produced tapes and finally ended up releasing two albums with Delirium records which were well received on the scene as must have items. Then they disappeared off the face of the earth never to be seen again.

Until now that is, revitalized and with the plasma rock drives charged up to maximum capacity. Omnia Opera are back in action pumping out the plasma to new and old ears alike. There have been a few line up changes but the core of the band remains intact. Rob Lloyds searing acid guitar riffs along with Neil Spragg in the engine room on drums providing the driving force. With Andy Jones pumping out the throbbing Bass and Vocals for all he’s worth.

New to the crew roster are “Cailtlin Beta” and “Plumaris” taking over on female Vocals & dance thus providing this much needed element of the Omnia Opera sound. On keyboards we welcome “Alf Hardy” no stranger to the acid rock scene having played 1000’s of gigs using his unique capabilities on the synths and audio generators. Completing the line up is old Omnia stage show guru “Captain Bagley” appearing in various guises through out the live shows and adding his own brand of mayhem and chaos.

Having emerged form this cocoon the Omnia Opera spreads its sonic wings that glisten and glimmer a myriad hues. Still pumping out the message of equality and freedom, life, death and everything in between.. “The Politics of Life” being a major consideration as this is what it all boils down to. The band are currently working on new tunes to be compiled into a third and long over due album. (10 years to be precise) Shaking off all the moss and detritus from years of inactivity has proved whole heartedly refreshing and the new brand of Plasma that is now issuing forth form the Omnia engines is highly volatile and liable to implosion. All in all Omnia Opera are pleased to be in a position once more to provide the worlds with aural digestion on the nature of sound and what can be done with it to energize and make the heart sing in a truly plasmatic joyous way. Tune in and enjoy its made to be listened too.

For more details visit www.omniaopera.co.uk and www.myspace.com/spacebastards

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