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C90 are looking forward to playing a fundraiser for our keyboard player's son Josh Friday June 8th at the Hallgarth Hotel near Darlington, Josh is 14 and has cerebral palsy, although this bothers him less than looking a bit like his Dad Marty. Josh needs a new wheelchair to take him into adulthood, music college and into the debauched life we all know and love. However the vehicle is eye wateringly expensive (£3500), so we have decided to have a bit of a do to try and raise some cash, up to now we have sold half our tickets, but we need to push on and try and get a couple of hundred music lover/drunkards in a posh hotel just outside of Darlington. The Hallgarth Hotel, Coatham Mundeville have been amazing in accommodating us and along with a mindreading magician called Theo Fraser we hope you will all be thoroughly entertained. We have a massive prize/sealed bid auction list, as below. Best way to get a ticket is to use the contacts on the poster or email us at C90theband@live.co.uk check us out on Facebook for updates
1/ £50 VOUCHER FOR THOMSON HOLIDAYS
2/ PASSES FOR PAINTBALLING DAY (INCLUDING ALL EQUIPMENT)
3/ BOTTLE OF WHITE WINE
4/ BOTTLE OF RED WINE
5/ BOTTLE OF CAVA
6/ BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE
7/ BOX OF CHOCS
8/ BUFFET FOR 50 PEOPLE (WORTH £250) DONATED BY STEPHEN JACKSON
9/ OFFICIAL CHELSEA ITEMS (DONATED BY ROSS TURNBULL)
10/ ONE DAY PASS FOR HALL GARTH HEALTH CLUB
11/ BEAUTY TREATMENT AT HALL GARTH
12/ FREE HAIRCUT WITH MOBILE HAIRDRESSER ANDREA MILLS
13/ PAINTING OF BUTTERFLY (PAINTED & DONATED BY TRACI WILSON)
14/ BOTTLE OF WHISKY
15/ FOUR CANS OF TETLEYS SMOOTH BEER
16/ SIGNED NEWCASTLE FALCONS SHIRT AND BALL
17/ HAMPER WITH CHAMPAGNE AND CAKE
18/ PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION
19/ BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE
20/ BOTTLE OF SPARKLING WINE
21/ SUNDAY LUNCH FOR TWO AT MANOR HOUSE BISHOP AUCKLAND
22/ MEAL FOR TWO AT TOP HOUSE BISHOP AUCKLAND
23/ SIGNED MIDDLESBROUGH FC SHIRT
24/ SPA COVENT GARDEN BEAUTY PRODUCTS
25/ BOTTLE OF HARDYS SPARKLING WINE
26/ BOTTLE OF RED WINE
27/ BOTTLE OF RED WINE
28/ PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION WITH MATT AT HALLGARTH
29/ FOUR BALL ROUND OF GOLF AT HALLGARTH
30/ BED AND BREAKFAST FOR TWO AT HALLGARTH
31/ APPLE iPHONE
32/ MEAL FOR TWO AND ACCOMMODATION IN A LODGE AT WHINESTONE
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33/ BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE
34/ SIGNED NEWCASTLE UNITED SHIRT



BLACK ROSE and Metalizer Records in Germany have agreed a deal to release the bands last album 'Cure For Your Disease' on CD as a limited 1000 pressing. The album has only previously been available as a download on itunes and Amazon. It should be released around summertime before the band fly to Germany to play at the Headbanger Open Air festival at the end of July. This latest news means the band will be having 3 albums released this year on 3 different German record labels. More news on the other albums will be posted on Riffs soon. Check out the band at www.blackroseuk.co.uk



This offer by the Shields Gazette is of particular interest to those who host regular live music; pubs, venues, promoters!
The Shields Gazette is launching its 'South Tyneside Experience', featuring top restaurants, pubs and venues throughout the Borough. Each week one of the advertised businesses is given an editorial centre spot within the double-page spread, promoted as 'Business of the Week' online and given the opportunity to offer a prize towards their own competition, which will be heavily promoted on social networking sites, Twitter and Facebook.
The feature is fully backed by the South Tyneside Council and will run every Wednesday (ahead of the weekend so people can make plans!) within our popular 'Tyne Out' Entertainments section. We are currently booking 12-week campaigns at £66+VAT per week. There are a number of payment methods available and you are welcome to change you advert as many times as necessary.
This is a great opportunity to book a regular spot within the Shields Gazette where readers will know to refer to week-in to find up-to-date listings, latest meal offers and newest places to eat out. In such a way that stands out from your simple lineage giglists. Impact and interaction is the key!
It's particularly handy for those who host regular live music; pubs, venues, promoters! We will update your advert with that week's listings at no extra cost. We also offer a FREE design service to help create your advert.
This is prime Gazette advertising at a 75% reduced rate, with FREE editorial and online presence, there for those who wish to make the most of it!
Contact Jen at gazette.display@northeast-press.co.uk or call 0191 427 4873 if you have any questions or would like to arrange a face-to-face appointment.

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Pitch Invasion Music Festival 2012 – Hartlepool United Stadium – 12/13 May
Pitch Invasion Music Festival 2012, now in its 5th year has moved to Victoria Park, the stadium for Hartlepool United Football Club.  Red Dreams Charity, the creative arts charity (founded by Dawn and Ian McManus (41) following the tragic passing of their 16 year old son, Kyle in 2007) organises the Music Festival, which last year saw 9,000 attend.
The grass roots festival this year hopes to bring the young stars and acts of tomorrow to the 2 stages over the 12th and 13th May 2012.  50 acts, including local, regional and national bands, both unsigned and signed will be performing between 1pm and 9pm over the weekend.
Dawn McManus (40), Red Dreams Charity founder and organiser said ‘It is extremely difficult for local young people and families to afford the larger festivals, and Pitch Invasion offers the community the chance to see music on a live & large scale; whilst also allowing the young people we work with to perform alongside their heroes’
With acts like No Lights At Lockdown (who have recently supported Cher Lloyd on her UK Tour), Moonrunners and The Hype Theory (who recently opened for McFly on their UK Tour) and General Fiasco (who opened for Snow Patrol on their homecoming show in Ireland in 2010); and Shadows Chasing Ghosts, The Feud, Scholars, and Mallory Knox; Pitch Invasion is becoming ‘the little festival that roared’.
With a host of acts including Lost State of Dance, Sailors & Saints, Antlez, The James Arthur Band, Broke The Stereo, Boundaries, Hattie Murdoch, Rossi Noise, Curious Kontrol, Kate Williams, Mercedes, The White Negroes, Danny’s House, Chloe Gibson, The Jar Family and a many more quality from all over the North East; it’s going to be a weekend of Rock, Indie, Pop, Electro, Punk and Drum n Bass.
Plus 2 of the best UK tribute acts to headline the main stage – with Kings of Lyon on Saturday 12th May and Howaysis on Sunday 13th May
There’s also fairground rides, stalls, activities like t-shirt making, face-painting, nail art and loads of games.
With tickets only £3 for the weekend (under 16), £5 weekend (over 16); or pay on the turnstiles each day £2 or £3 respectively, with under 5’s entering free.
Pitch Invasion website – www.pitchinvasionfestival.co.uk
Red Dreams Charity – www.reddreams.org.uk






                          



Does anyone have contact details for John, who used to run Oldhitz Records in Newcastle?
If so, tel. 07851399118.





Looking for a band/trio/duo (maybe), to fill in for us at a paid charity gig this coming Saturday 21st April. Most considered!
We've had to cancel due to our singers chest/throat infection that's refusing to heal!
Please contact Dez on: 07896-162064 for further details!




Crookfest2012 6th May RockSunday Patterson Stage will feature 9 bands this year headline is A Foreigners Journey with Jimi Anderson on vocals also NE/DC , Bon Jovi tribute Bad-Name plus The Bandits will be preforming a ZZTop tribute special , Indie Stage also has 9 bands including The Karma Heart , Lyxx , The Silence , Black Sun , the third stage is “the hut bar” this will host Stottin Headaches , RiffX , Russ Tippins , Heckler , 27 bands and artists in total starts noon till 11pm tickets are £10 in advance, £15 at gate or online at www.crooktownafc.co.uk


                          

                           

May 5th At the sun inn,Stockton On Tees,Stockton Thrash fest,brings together 7 of the UKs top Thrash metal bands,Seregon,Holosade, Lifeless,Abadden, Tyrant, Valhalla,and P.I.G. doors open at 3.30 first band 4pm finish about 11pm. Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/334299959924689/
Anymore information contact me via facebook https://www.facebook.com/metaltonyUKMU


                  


                                  

Big River will be playing this Friday night at the Ox and Plough in Washington, This Gig will be dedicated in memory to Peter Peverley, who Passed away last weekend, Peter was involved with bands  in the sixties and seventies, fronting them as singer, bands such as The Casuals, The Carousels and The Petrons, he was a great inspiration to all, he was also the brother of Billy our drummer, he was a  great friend to everyone, and will be sadly missed.













                   




The Eurpoean Rush convention
is to be held right here in The North East of England at The Office in South Shields on Sat 13th October and will not only include Superb local 3 piece Rush tribute Whey Aye Zed (featuring Tom Alexander, Ian butters and Micky Kerrigan) but will include, Quizzes, Raffles/auctions, Karaoke, Merchandise and Rush idol(a great chance for local musicians and Rush fans alike to pit themselves against each other),
Doors open at 1pm and will go on to Midnight.
It's also aimed at helping to raise money for The Downs Syndrome association.
Tickets can be purchased from Micky Kerrigan, at any Whey Aye Zed gig The Office or http://www.rusheucon.co.uk/




A new band called 'Quantum' are preparing to hit the north east scene later this year. Comprising of Paul 'Moose' Harris on vocals, Micky Kerrigan on drums, Stu Shields on guitar, Roy Clinton on bass, and Graeme Carroll on keyboards. Covering aspects of prog, pop, and rock, with artists such as, Peter Gabriel, ELO, Queen, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The Stranglers, Ultravox, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Jethro Tull, Muse, Radiohead and much more.

An experienced bunch, Moose, Roy and Stu have played together before in Prognosis, whilst Mick is best known for his years with The Force. Graeme also performs in folk duo Brother Crow.
The band have gigs booked to date at The Blyth and Tyne on 31st August, The Office on 1st September, and the Quaker House on 19th Sept.
Website is at www.quantum.gjcweb.co.uk where the band can be contacted for bookings.



Our singers come down with voice throat problem and we've had to pull this weekends gigs were all gutted by more importantly

the gigs are at Paddywhacks in sunderland tonight friday 4th may and saturday the 5th may the black bull wardley our band is (GET OVER IT)






Just got back from Val's place at Haworth, and Val and Mark and Val's sons couldnt treat you any better. The people are very appreciative of all styles, last week a rock band from Newcastle and the week before Soul Rebels and of course ourselves, Steel River Blues, last night so it's a mixture. Great fun.
Dave S (Steel River Band)






British Heavy Metal band Chaos Asylum release their debut Album 'Into the Black'. Featuring guitarist Guy Laverick & Drummer Phil Brewis, 2 existing members of NWOBHM giants Blitzkrieg. Based in the North East of England, Chaos Asylum was originally formed as a studio project by vocalist Martin Mcmanus & guitarist Guy Laverick. A self-titled debut EP was released at the end of 2009. Then to start playing the material live they recruited guitarist Colin Dixon, bassist Craig Stephenson & drummer Phil Brewis. Chaos Asylum have since gone on to play at the 'Bloodstock' Festival UK 2010, various support slots throughout the UK & more recently the 'Wizzfest' 2012 Festival in Belgium gaining them a strong reputation as a live band. Now Chaos Asylum release their full debut studio album Into the Black on April 16th 2012. Available for download at all major internet download sites (itunes, Amazon). The CD is availiable exclusively from the Chaos Asylum Website. See www.chaosasylum.co.uk for more details.  With the Immense vocal range & song-writing talents of Martin Mcmanus, the twin-lead guitar attack of Guy Laverick / Col Dixon & the Power Drumming of Phil Brewis; the 11-track album has a relentless metal sound, with tight catchy heavy riffs and powerful melodies. You can hear the distinct British Heavy Metal feel throughout the album, but the influence of more progressive elements are evident in some of Guy Laverick's technical arrangements.




                       

 
                             


             


ACOUSTIC WELLER
Acoustic Weller features Mark from The New Age Jam, playing a set of Acoustic Tunes from The Jam, Style Council and of Course Paul Weller’s extensive solo material. Mark comes with 13 years of portraying Paul Weller in The New Age Jam and due to tragic circumstances in the band is taking time out and doing the Acoustic set. Recently supported Steve Cradock (OCS and Paul Weller’s guitarist) whose comment was “Excellent”.


THE THREE TUNS will now host NIGHTRAIN (loads of Guns n Roses plus some other covers) on SATURDAY 31st MARCH who have stepped in following a band cancellation, get along and take in this rare excursion into Gateshead, the more the better !! Thanks

www.nightrain.org.uk





THE NEW AGE JAM
Well folks after weeks of the 3 of us grieving and wondering what to do we have decided to put the band to bed, Myself Paul and Tom can't replace our Brother Kev he was and always will be the drummer in The new age Jam. It has been 13 years since I asked Kev if he fancied doing a Jam tribute and what a ride it has been, we have had the privilige to play all over the country over the years and made some very good friends along the way, It has been more than a band to quote " We were so close nothing came between us or the world "
I will still be out playing doing the Acoustic sets so would be nice to see a few of you along the way.
We would like to thank you all for your continuous support over the years , and we hope you understand that we didn't want to continue with the band for the sake of doing it.
We love you all
Mark , Paul , Tom and the legend that is Kevin Breckon x




Dirty Love
was formed just over 14 months ago as a bit of a side project but very soon became the main band due to the amount of success we were having, The Band was initially made up of Jordan Rowcroft (vocals) Liam Thopson (lead Guitar) Mike Smith (bass guitar) Martin Smith (drums) and the basic idea of the band was a rock band playing mainly 70s and 80s popular rock from the likes of acdc, bon jovi, thin lizzy etc. the band has two main principals; to be 100% live and that all songs we do must be known by most people in any venue and that means that we always seem to have a great night with punters having a great time. Because we want to do everything live we brought in Jason Yard on keys and this makes it possible to do some more keyboard driven songs like the final countdown and jump. we even have a live light show with Connor Smith working hard to make every show different to the last with the use of strobes, i colours and stage blinders. in short come and see us your in for a great night of rock music that you know and love. Dirty Love....... GO on you know you want some..




Due to late cancellations The Three Tuns in Gateshead has the following dates free:
Sunday 25th March (this coming Sunday)..Would suit a local band or bands, or perhaps a tribute or a band hoping to breakthrough onto the local scene. We have a punk covers band on the bill already,fee negotiable.
Thursday 29th March...Again not a prime slot although Thursdays can attract good crowds. Persuade me to put your band on.
Saturday 31st March...Would suit tribute band or recognised covers band.
Text me (Paul on 07940715824) or email psmith081@googlemail.com

DAMASCUS have had to cancel the gig at The Magnesia Bank, North Shields on 31st March. This is because our bass player Bill Smith has to have an operation on his knee the day before.




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