The 'Vive Le Rock I' music festival 15th/16th June 2012 at 'The Workhouse' Llanfyllin in Mid Wales...
TICKETS now on sale...
Friday 15th June Line up
Dr FEELGOOD (Rhythm & Blues)
Dr FEELGOOD was the ultimate working band. From their formation in 1971 to lead vocalist Lee Brilleaux's untimely death in 1994, the band never left the road, playing hundreds of gigs every year. Throughout their entire career, Dr. Feelgood never left simple, hard-driving rock & roll behind, and their devotion to the blues and R&B earned them a devoted fan base. While the group's stripped-down, energetic sound paved the way for English punk rock in the late '70s, their back-to-basics style was overshadowed by the dominance of punk and new wave, and the group had retreated to cult status by the early '80s. Brilleaux (vocals, harmonica), Johnson (guitar), and John B. Sparks(bass) had all played in several blues-based bar bands around Canvey Island, England before forming Dr. Feelgood in 1971. Lee Brilleaux replaced them with Buzz Barwell and Pat McMullen and continued touring.
GUNDOGS (Grunge/Rock/Pop)
In a culture of music defined by the sale of sonic snake-oil to a youth crying out for a new standard, GUNDOGS present themselves as the antidote...Despite having come from very different backgrounds, GUNDOGS were all raised in the broken heart of the industrial Midlands, and remain acutely aware of the disillusionment that the area continues to enfranchise across generations...The desire to excel and to achieve way beyond expectations has become GUNDOGS' mission-statement. The band was fused together two and a half years ago by a mutual love for the fierce individuality of acts like Prince, Pixies and Madonna, the unbridled savagery of the Pistols and the Clash.
VICE SQUAD (Punk/Rock/Blues)
Vice Squad formed in 1978 with an initial line-up of Beki Bondage (vocals), Dave Bateman (guitar), Mark Hambly (bass), and Shane Baldwin (drums). The first release by the band was the track "Nothing", which was included on the 1979 compilation Avon Calling. Their debut single "Last Rockers" was well-received, selling over 20,000 copies and spending almost forty weeks in the UK Indie Chart. Their debut album, No Cause For Concern, was released in late 1981, reaching number 32 in the UK Album Chart. On returning from the US, Bondage announced that she was leaving the band. The band carried on, however, replacing Bondage with a new singer called Lia. Beki formed a new version of Vice Squad in 1997, along with former members of The Bombshells.
THE MISTY BLUE TRIO (Blues/Pop/Funk)
THE MISTY BLUE TRIO are a young ,up and coming band from Welshpool fast gaining a reputation as a diverse, genre crossing outfit in a musically thriving area. Their original songs will move your heart as well as your feet! These boys have many influences but while they give a nod to other artists the music they make definitely has its own stamp.
THE YIPES (Indie/Rock)
A 5 piece band from Telford, Shropshire. Their debut album "No Looking Back" was released in February 2011. They have made many appearances at pubs, clubs & festivals and have been featured on BBC Radio Shropshire & many local radio stations throughout the UK and Europe. Battle of the Bands Winners at Eddies Rock Club, Birmingham in May 2010 and finalists in Samsung Battle of the Bands UK in July 2010. Their song ‘Tick Tock’ held No.1 spot for 4 weeks in The Official Unsigned Chart Show in Nov 2010.
Saturday 16th June
THE SELECTER (Ska)
The Selecter are a 2 Tone ska revival band from Coventry formed in mid 1979. Like many other bands in the ska revival movement, The Selecter featured a racially diverse line-up. Their lyrics featured themes connected to politics and marijuana, set to strong melodies and a danceable beat. What set The Selecter apart from the other 2 Tone bands at the time, were the songs of Neol Davies, the voice and unique rude-girl style of Pauline Black and the pumping rhythms of Desmond Brown on the Hammond organ. The band's name is based on the term "selector", which is a Jamaican word for disc jockey. The band were one of the most successful ska bands of the 2 Tone era, notching up a handful of hit singles in the British charts.The Selecter reformed in 1991 and vocalist, Pauline Black, continued to perform and release music under The Selecter name until 2006. Some confusion emerged over two competing lineups for the Selecter in 2011, between that featuring Neol Davies and that featuring Pauline Black and Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson, In June 2011 Pauline Black applied for the trademark to The Selecter and has since secured it.
SENSER (Alternative /Dance/ Electronica /Hip Hop/ Rock)
Since 1989 Senser have produced a unique fusion of rock, dance, metal, hiphop and alternative electronica. They became known for their political lyrics and a huge live sound which gained headline slots at most major UK and European festivals. Senser achieved worldwide success with debut album ‘Stacked Up’ in 1995, which peaked at number 4 in the charts. They subsequently split up having toured half the planet.Senser have toured with Rage Against The Machine and Tool, and Limp Bizkit cite them as influences. The Prodigy have used some of Senser's samples on their albums, proving that Senser are one of Britain's most revolutionary bands.After a ten year hiatus, in 2009 Senser wrote and recorded their fourth studio album ‘How To Do Battle’. The album received huge success with press such as Kerrang! and Metal Hammer Magazine and put the band back on the festival circuit in 2010 where they caused a frenzy on the Pepsi Max Stage at Download Festival.
HAZEL O' CONNOR
In 2004 she also started working with The Subterraneans from Coventry. They have worked on a DVD and album and have just finished recording BREAKING GLASS NOW.
In 2009 she started working again with sax player, Clare Hirst, who she first worked with over a couple of decades ago. They have been joined by Sarah Fisher on keyboards. Their debut album The Bluja Project came out in August 2010 and the new album "I Give You My Sunshine" has just been released.
SEX PISTOLS EXPERIENCE (Punk)
SEX PISTOLS EXPERIENCE are The Worlds No1 professional tribute to the most outrageous & controversial band of all time. From their early beginnings performing pubs & clubs around England, they went on to make Worldwide reputation built from over 1,000+ performances. Their show has perfected the look and sound down to every last detail as they sweat out every ounce of energy to make sure each concert is as dynamic, explosive, & exciting as the real deal. A rare chance to hear all the classics live from one of the most influential albums of all time - 'Never Mind the Bollocks'. Ripping through gigs with rousing renditions of 'Pretty Vacant', 'God Save The Queen', 'Anarchy in the U.K', & 'Holidays in the Sun'. But also taking influence from 'The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle', & Sid's Vicious solo album 'Sid Sings'.
THE ANTIDOTE(Rock/Indie)
THE ANTIDOTE have only been around for a short while, but have already made a name for themselves in the local area, headlining at The Ironworks in Oswestry, Shropshire, as wells as playing at numerous other venues in and around the town. They have a varied and versatile sound, switching from full on rock anthems to blues, punk and heavy metal.The Antidote is fronted by Zil, whose unique vocal style and her song writing abilities go about setting the tone for the rest of the band, with Paul Goodwin melting faces on lead guitar, the very talented Olly James on drums & backing vocals, Phil Goodwin hammering out the chords on rhythm guitar, and Steve Adams bringing up the rear on bass guitar.
GRAVEYARD JOHNNY’S (Rock/Rockabilly).
This band are more punk driven, but still possessing the finer components of psychobilly. A rare cover is worthy of note. It forms as a tribute to the late Bo Diddley. The trio give it fine respect as they passionately sing "You can't judge a book by looking at the cover". They continue to accentuate restless dynamics, while their melodic muscle is perfectly displayed. It's been a long journey and the boys are ready to party. Graveyard Johnnys are always true to their word.! What fantastic characters. Truly what the music scene is all about.
FOREIGN LEGION (Punk)
Foreign Legion reformed in 2000, With a lineup consisting of a number of original members,they released a split album with Major Accident called Cry of the Legion; then the band wrote the album What Goes Around, Comes Around (DSS Records) which was produced by Mick Jones of The Clash. The band released a few EPs and played around Europe and supported the likes of the Dropkick Murphys, the Templars, NY Relics, UK Subs; USA dates with Major Accident, playing worldwide in venues such as CBGBs (the only Welsh band to ever play the legendary club).
COOL KIDS WRITE IN BLUE (Pop/Indie/ska)
COOL KIDS WRITE IN BLUE are a four-piece from rural Mid-Wales who started out mid 2009 playing local gigs to family and friends. Since then they have broadened their horizons playing up and down the country whilst collecting a respectable fan-base. Their genre may be described as pop-punk but also has elements from ska and metal. They have played along side the likes of X-Factor's Lloyd Daniels, The Sex Pistols Experience and America's Abney Park and an European tour of Germany. Music to suit all ages and guarantee to get you on your feet.
AiO
Formed in March 2010, 'AiO' take their name from several sources of inspiration. They write innovative and electrifying rock music brought into the modern day, electronic world - synths, FX and more synths!
EASTFIELD (Punk/Indie)
EASTFIELD has always been more about lifestyle choice than just a band and the ethics of DIY are firmly ingrained in this. They don't need a record company, agent or manager to tell them what to do or how the band should be run. They make their own decisions and choices - if they work - great, if not - then they can learn from their mistakes. Anyone that deals with Eastfield deals with them in person, which means that they get to know people face to face. These mutual relationships are what form the ethos of what they do. To do everything themselves has been a conscientious decision of Eastfield from the start and they wouldn't want it any other way.
ARCADE PARADE (Indie/Rock)
ARCADE PARADE are an unsigned Indie Rock band from Newport & Wellington, Shropshire.They are a young teenage band ranging in age from 15 to 13. Jacob invited brothers Ollie and Elliot to start a band in 2009, they enlisted drummer Dan in early 2010. Since then the lads have been gigging on a regular basis, playing at all the best music venues in the area.
GUNS FOR GIRLS (Alternative Rock)
Their sound is raw and twisted Rock – it’s a dark and energetic noise that Guns For Girls know exactly how to get the most from. Driving riffs, fast groove beats mixed with a powerful Rock cry come together using elements of 70's rock, 90's grunge and combining it with their love of pop music.
TOO LOUD FOR THE LEGION
The dynamic four piece based in Mid Wales is driven by songwriter Phil Hill on lead vocals and guitar. The Legion's music spans genres and depicts a journey of life.
URANG MATANG
Also this band will be performing, after the lights have gone off on the main stage, inside at The Workhouse from 12 midnight both on the Friday and playing into the we hours of the night...
*ALL ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE..
