Rhodes Rocks Returns

Rhodes Rocks! , the all-ages live music night returns in September after a summer break.
The date for the next event is September 19th
Featured on the bill are Stortford bands Garrison Finish, Bombdog, Harlow band Reederz and Operation FM from Cambridge

Opening the evening, Harlow-based four piece pop/rock band Reederz have wasted no time in getting themselves seen and heard considering their tender years. Aged between 13 and 18 years old, they formed in late 2005 and are one of the youngest bands to regularly play at local music venues in Essex and Hertford. They have recently played at The Square in Harlow, the Marquee club in Hertford and the Harlow Playhouse Theatre, and earlier this year the band won the south east regional final of Live & Unsigned.
www.myspace.com/reederzband
Bombdog are a new band, based in Bishop’s Stortford. Influenced by such bands as Incubus, Machine Head, Sevendust, Twelvepointhead and many more, Bombdog are a raw, powerful, energetic band who are making their debut in 2008.
www.myspace.com/bombdoguk
Garrison Finish are also a recently formed Bishop’s Stortford-based band, made up of former members of Sugar Rush and The Susan Experiment. The band play a raw mix classic/glam rock, sounding like a cross between Motorhead and Motley Crue
www.myspace.com/garrisonfinish
Headliners Operation FM are a four piece band originating from Cambridge who pride themselves on catchy pop/punk songs. Their musical influences span several genres, from acoustic singer songwriters to mask-wearing metal bands. They are currently in the process of finishing their first EP “Quitters Never Win”
www.myspace.com/operationfm

Doors are open at 7pm, with the first band playing at 7.45. Tickets - £5
For tickets phone Rhodes Arts Complex on 01279 651746 or visit www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
Bands who wish to perform can contact Simon Baker at simon@music-zine.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLUB BLUB

Bishops Stortford-based indie night Club Blub celebrates its first birthday on Saturday 06 September, and to mark the occasion, the promoters behind the night are putting on a special anniversary gig featuring cake, goody bags and a fine array of musical talent.

Featured on the bill are Hertfordshire's angular guitar popsters Look See Proof, their label mates Kingsize, and The Pins - a Stortford-based band that sound like Weller were he 30 years younger and a bit more fun.

By way of a special birthday treat, Subways' frontman Billy Lunn will also be making a guest appearance at the show, opening the night with a set of live acoustic songs.

As usual, the gig will be held in the Long Room at the Half Moon on North Street, Bishops Stortford. Doors open at 7:30pm and Billy will be onstage soon after 8:00pm. Tickets are priced at £6 on the door or £5 (plus 50p booking fee) in advance from wegottickets.com

Speaking about the night Matt Thompson, one of the Club Blub promoters, said: "We're over the moon about getting these bands down to celebrate our first birthday with us. We all love Look See Proof and Kingsize, and the last time we had The Pins down it was their first-ever gig and they absolutely rocked the place, so it's a pleasure to have them back again.

"When we first started Club Blub The Subways were one of the bands we had on our wish-list to one day play for us, so to also have Billy Lunn come down is amazing. We can't wait to hear him play some Subways' songs with just an acoustic guitar. In such a small little venue, it should be quite a show!"

To make sure everyone gets into the party spirit, the promoters are also promising a few birthday treats on the night, including birthday cake and goody bags.

Continued Matt: "We want to give the gig a proper party feel, so we've got a few things lined up to make it a bit special. We can't wait to get going with it now. It should be a wicked night."

For further details about the gig, head over to www.myspace.com/clubblub