Thursday, December 28, 2017

HUNG LIKE HANRATTY

Hung Like Hanratty (named after the last man hung in the UK) are a punk band formed by ex- Dirt Box Disco’ s Al Sation. Originally formed in 2005, the band split up but reformed in 2012 and did well enough to be signed by Underdogz Records, releasing their album ‘Human Pig’.  Influenced by punk bands of 1977, they embarked on a series of dates with the Buzzcocks, Damned, Stiff Little Fingers, Vibrators, Sham 69 and many more, headlining Manchester Academy and Nottingham Ice Arena on the way. They are set for a string of headlining gigs in clubs and festivals from the end of March right through the summer, headlining the famous Bulldog Bash in June. Quotes: Voted band of the year 2014 and 2015 by Fungal Punk DIY ‘Watching and listening to Hung Like Hanratty is like being back in 1977’ (NME) ‘Hung Like Hanratty are one of the best live band on the circuit’ (Planet Mosh) ‘Hung Like Hanratty are outstanding, great lyrics, top band’ (Eaten Alive) ‘Hung Like Hanratty are the best live punk band around today’ (Punk UK) ‘Hung Like Hanratty are a breath of fresh air. Clever, funny and honest’ (Scooter mag)     Hung Like Hanratty are: Al Sation : Vocals Valium: Lead Guitar Asa : Rhythm Guitar Tez Tickle : Bass Guitar Alex Trician: Drums

The Freddy James Band

The Freddy James Band is a new Rock psychedelic fusion group from the U.K. The band was formed in 2014 by Freddy James. The Freddy James Band has been doing various recording sessions to bring you a new vibrant sound. Debut single "She don't like Rock n Roll" was recorded by Alan Bleay at Abbey Road Studios. It was released in April 2015 by Matchbox Records and distributed via Universal Music Group. The band has had a variety of musicians involved for live performances which has then given the band’s live set a real exciting sound at every gig.  The Freddy James Band has played in some of London’s top music venues and has supported acts such as Steve Cradock (Ocean Colour Scene) and Paul Weller. Quotes: ‘Freddy James Band, Nice bit of breathy garage cum freakbeat, with a hit of the Monkees at their most acidic or the MC5 at their poppermost… Electric Prunes, Standells… And some wig out Hendrix guitar too.’ Bugbear promotions ‘A British star in the making, who was calling into the blues aged five’ Alice Clark, Blues Magazine ‘Freddy James is an impressive guitarist who evokes the great Stevie Ray Vaughn’ B-Town Blog   The Freddy James Band are: Guitar, bass and vocals - Freddy James Drums – N. Cox

STRATOS

Stratos es una banda valenciana de música que aglutina diversas influencias que van desde el Rock mas genuino hasta las raices blues de las cuales absorven distintos matices siempre desde el prisma "Strato". La banda fue creada en 2012 por Richard Andrés (voz y armónica) y Javier Zamora (guitarra), que se conocieron de anteriores formaciones, decidiendo construir un nuevo proyecto.Tras reclutar los músicos idoneos,(Javier Garcia al bajo, Javi Rubio bateria y Juan a la guitarra), se lanzaron a componer y grabar lo que seria su primer album homónimo al nombre de la banda "Stratos", (disponible en stratosvlc.bandcamp.com). El siguiente paso fué dedicarse a componer su segundo álbum "The Storm". Esta vez con un sonido mas contundente y composiciones mas trabajadas. Se grabó durante 2015 en los estudios Cut Records, con más medios y mucho más tiempo. El resultado no se hizo esperar y muy pronto se grabo un video clip de el single "I Dont Know". El álbum "The Storm" se editó en 2016 y se difundió en todas las plataformas digitales. Actualmente la formación esta formada por;Richard Andrés, Javier Zamora, Javier Garcia, David Peris y Marcos Fg