SACHANOVAK
Grunge fuelled melodic rock boys

LONELY THE BRAVE
Cambridge’s kings of punchy widescreen rock
www.myspace.com/loenlythebrave

FEDERAL BLACK 40
Classic rock and metal influences with a modern twist
www.myspace.com/federalblack40rock

THE HOPE
Punk-metal with a political bent -
www.myspace.com/thehope

SLAY THAT DOG
For fans of trivium, machine head, lamb of god
www.myspace.com/slaythatdog

+ DJS from Cambridge's premier home of rock and metal, Church Of Noise

http://www.myspace.com/judithowenmusic

http://www.myspace.com/thenightmarchers

"Take Speedo (ex Rocket from the Crypt barker/broom swinger, Hot Snakes riff architect, Drive Like Jehu octavarian, The Sultans booking agent, Pitchfork stylist, and lest not forget Swami Records honcho humungous and KBZT 94.9 FM DJ to the stars).

Then add the black Irish of Dner, ex Hot Snakes subsonic maestro, current Beehive and the Barracudas legal representative, White Apes roadie and merchandise coordinator, and of course, I would be remiss to not mention his ongoing contributions to the field of recording science at the helm of Strange Sounds recording studio).

Now reinforce these bad intentions with Thee Mount Olympus of all rhythm sections. Literally, an all-Greek powerhouse suspended by Ionic fortitude and bathed in a distilled olive oil suitable for the same rectal lubrication that eased in democracy and the Olympics.

J. Sinclair K. propels these files with the same vintage overload he brought on the drums while steering Hot Snakes, Delta 72, Bardo Pond and Mule. At the ripe young age of 56, newcomer Thomas Kitsos, aka Titus Gangbangus of CPC Gangbangs fame, lays a heavy pipe on the four string bass guitar.

Tommy recently relocated to San Diego from Montreal where his father owns and operates a Greek Restaurant, and his mother is a witch/fortune teller.

After one listen to the band’s earliest demos, the Department of Naturalization & Immigration granted Titus a green card with no questions asked. A quick Wikipedia search will tell you no less."

http://www.myspace.com/youanimals

http://www.myspace.com/tremblingbells

"A deeply affecting ode to lost love resonates with the ancient spirit of Britain. Alex Neilson has a theory that folk music is at its heart free, and hence can serve as the base for whatever kind of journey you care to take from it. The theory is put into practice brilliantly on this incredible collection of songs, which combine early music, psychedelic noise, anthemic rock and traditional British melodies to carry tales of heartbreak and yearning.... [Lavinia Blackwall's] voice is extraordinarily affecting so pure and light, she sounds more fairy than human and she brings great tenderness to sad love songs such as Summer's Waning and Garlands Of Stars... the myriad musical ideas are nailed down by classic, disciplined songwriting" Mojo

"Jesus f**king s**t! These jamz claw so hard at the tatties below methinks the Lord misnamed them, having intended to say trembling BALLS" Will Oldham

"Trembling Bells are my kind of band — the recording feels live, the sound is gloriously imperfect and they know their roots. Highly recommended" Joe Boyd

http://www.myspace.com/dinosaurjr

Green Mind took their name from a Dinosaur Jr. album, so are ecstatic to be putting this on!

Never as famous as some of their peers like Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr still managed to be massively influential, releasing a ton of classic singles and albums since their inception in 1984.

Drawing influence from heavy rock riffing, folk and most obviously of all Neil Young they were a breath of fresh air in the midst of chest beating macho 80s hardcore, but found a ready home alongside otherwise odd bedfellows of Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Mudhoney and co, the union which was celebrated in Sonic Youth's tour film, 1991 The Year Punk Broke.

Having split the classic line up of J Mascis on guitar and vocals, Lou Barlow on Bass and Murph on drums after 1988's album Bug (which culminated in the tumultuous Don't, with which had Lou Barlow screaming 'WHY DON'T YOU LIKE ME' til his throat bled at J), they reformed a couple of years ago and have been playing like a band renewed. Miss at your peril.

Freak Scene live @ Reading 1991: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz3XQ3puHa0

http://www.myspace.com/tellison

OTHER BANDS TBA. TELLISON ON STAGE 9PM

Tellison:

"They could reach Fall Out Boy megastardom or spark off as a big a cult as Death Cab" - NME

"Expect to hear much, much more from these rising heroes in the future." - KERRANG!

"This band deserve your love" - Rock Sound

"Tellison deserve to rule the world." - The Fly

www.myspace.com/briantfinnegan

Irish flautist and whistle player extraordinaire, Brian Finnegan, joins forces with two of the brightest stars in the world of rhythm and accompaniment to travel a daring and innovative new musical path. The Flook frontman has been in the studio working on a solo album since the legendary BBC Award Winning group took an extended break at the end of last year. 'Firebrand', a collection of almost entirely his own compositions is due for release later in the year, but in the meantime Brian brings those new tunes to life with scintillating style, in the company of ace young guitarist Ian Stephenson, and master Manchester drummer, Jim Goodwin. These three have an alchemy that is wonderfully hypnotic, the perfect balance between grace and power, sunlight and shade - a uniqely thrilling union.

Bitter Pills may possibly be someone touring under an assumed name. It's £5. They're good. Give it a chance...

Epic, soaring indie rock influenced by Sigur Ros, Radiohead and Mogwai.

http://www.myspace.com/skintanddemoralised

"Live, the lanky, handsome Abbott oozed easy charm on songs backed by clattering rock and shuffling beats ... reminiscent of early The Streets, with nods to Squeeze, The Jam and Northern Soul." ****
Lisa Verrico (The Times, Live Review 26.02.09)

"...I'm more intrigued by the potential of Skint & Demoralised, whose May-scheduled debut 'Love, And Other Catastrophes...', recorded with retro-soul specialists The Dap-Kings, promises a Streets-style blend of poetry and grooves."
Andy Gill (The Independent)

Their last show at the Portland Arms sold out 3 weeks before the show, so expect this to go quickly.

Lau have been described as a formidable union of three of the finest and most innovative exponents of modern traditional music in Scotland today; Kris Drever (guitar and vocal), Martin Green (piano accordion) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle).

In the last eighteen months Lau have become one of the most sought-after acts on the current Scottish scene. The summer of 2007 saw them take festivals by storm across Europe and North-American . The Autumn took them to Japan and Cape Breton, it's become a world-wide party. You have to see it....

www.myspace.com/johnnyforeigner

Fiercely pop oriented tuneage influenced by the likes Sonic Youth, Pavement, Pixies and more.

www.watersoncarthy.com

For more than 30 years Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy have been at the forefront of the English folk scene. Joined by their daughter, singer and fiddle player Eliza Carthy and melodeon player Saul Rose, together they form Waterson:Carthy, one of Britain's most successful and influential folk bands.

www.myspace.com/frankturner

For more than 30 years Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy have been at the forefront of the English folk scene. Joined by their daughter, singer and fiddle player Eliza Carthy and melodeon player Saul Rose, together they form Waterson:Carthy, one of Britain's most successful and influential folk bands.

http://www.myspace.com/martinsimpson1

Martin was born in May 1953 in Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire, a particularly fertile tilth for English traditional music as Percy Grainger and generations thereafter discovered. After leaving school in 1970 and abandoning a half-hearted stab at further education, he threw it all in to become a professional musician in 1971. By the age of 12 he was playing guitar, by 13 banjo and at 14 he made his first paid appearance. Like his friend and fellow Martin, Martin Carthy, he still plays the British folk club circuit as eagerly as the grandest music rooms that the world of music can offer.

http://www.myspace.com/karinepolwart

“a passionate, perceptive songwriter” (Uncut 2008)

“exceptionally subtle and melodic” (Q 2008)

"takes the heart to places few singers even know exist" (WORD 2008)

"righteous and beautiful" (MOJO 2006)

"grippingly understated storytelling" (THE TIMES 2006)

http://www.numan.co.uk/

This will be a special tour dedicated to Numan’s iconic album The Pleasure Principle. Released in 1979, the album was a massive number 1 success and is widely considered by critics and fans alike as Numan's best work. The album was a milestone in New Wave and commercial electronic music history and paved the way for acts such as Ultravox, The Human League, Depeche Mode and OMD.