Monthly Archives: April 2009

Devon Unsigned

Local Music,

devonunsignedDevon is thriving with an incredible amount of diverse musical talent, and so Devon Unsigned, a mammoth day and night extravaganza of original home grown talent, has been organized to showcase some of the most creative musicians from our county, on May 3rd at the PLAY venue on Torquay’s prestigious harbour side.For people attending the event we offer them the chance to see what amazing music is being created on their doorstep. From Indie, Rock, Pop and Folk, to Alternative and Metal, we have an exciting line-up of singer songwriter soloists to big bands exploding with on stage dynamics and tracks that you may very well hear across the radio stations and music channels in the future.

For the musicians involved, the organisers of this event will be working extremely hard to make the showcase known to all those within the music industry who could potentially further their musical careers. We not only want to put a great show on, but the main principal behind Devon Unsigned is to help the bands and artistes involved. The showcase will run from 2pm on Sunday the 3rd of May until past 2am the following morning (Bank holiday Monday). It will begin with our sublime acoustic artists, out in the superb open terrace (weather permitting) before moving inside the fantastic PLAY venue for our electric sets. The event is being supported by Teign music and Mount the Curb, both of whom brings with them the experience to guarantee that the event is an unforgettably tremendous night for all who attend.

The line up is as followed: The Quails (Pop, Rock), Outf!t (Ska, Funk), Morph (Rock), Dolcet Tones (Pop, rock), Chasing Hollywood (Pop Punk), King Rat and the Desperados (Surf, Jam band), Kitty and the Lost Boys (Pop Punk), Vivid Sky (Rock), The Roots Union (Folk), Emily Howard (Folk Rock), Liz Lawrence (Acoustic Pop), Cole Stacey (Alternative), Siobhan McCrudden (Folk), Catherine and the Owl (Alternative) and Pete Winwood (Indie Pop Rock).

Before 11pm, Devon Unsigned is FREE ENTRY. We hope to see a great turn out by those who love new music and who will help us celebrate our local superstars in the making. And not only are we championing our up-and-coming stars of the future, but we are also proud to be doubling as a charity fundraiser event. The showcase will be supporting the Poppy appeal which supports all veterans of British wars who have courageously given their time, health and lives on behalf of our nation, and our safety.

For more details about the event, the artistes involved or the time that each act is on, then please visit our webpage at http://www.myspace.com/devonunsigned If you have any questions please feel free to contact us [email protected]

Elbow @ Plymouth Pavilions

The Big Stage,

elbow.1Elbow announced a UK tour for March 2009 and will play Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday 11 March.

Having secured the Nationwide Mercury Prize for their current album, The Seldom Seen Kid, Elbow are arguably the most popular winners of the award ever and have recently completed a sell out UK tour including three incredible nights at London’s Roundhouse and a valedictory double header at their home town’s Manchester Apollo. The Seldom Seen Kid was proclaimed as one of the best albums of 2008 on its release in March of last year and has gone on to be the band’s most successful album to date.

Rod Stewart @ Home Park

The Big Stage, ,

rodstewartRod Stewart CBE was born 10 January 1945 & raised in London. He has Scottish and English parentage.

With his distinctive raspy voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early ’70s with The Jeff Beck Group and then The Faces. He launched his solo career in 1969 with his debut album An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down. His work with The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces proved to be influential on the formation of the heavy metal and punk rock genres.

With his career in its fifth decade, Stewart has achieved numerous solo hit singles worldwide, most notably in the UK, where he has gained six consecutive number one albums and his tally of 62 hit singles include 31 that reached the top 10, six of which gained the number one position. He has also had 16 top ten singles in the USA, with four of these reaching number one. His best known solo hit singles include “Maggie May”, “You Wear It Well”, “Sailing”, “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)”, “Hot Legs”, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”, “Forever Young” and “Rhythm of My Heart.” It has been estimated that Stewart’s album and single sales total more than 250 million, earning him a place on the list of best-selling music artists.

For the first time in his amazing career Rod is heading down to Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park on Thursday 2nd July to perform what is at the moment his only confirmed UK date for 2009.

Over the last couple of years Home Park have been firmly establishing themselves as one of the best venues with there now legendary ‘Live and Kicking’ concert series. With previous acts such as George Michael & Elton John and of course last year Westlife & Meatloaf.  The talent keeps getting better & better & it is an amazing achievement bringing world class acts to the South West.  I am sure this concert will be a very memorable occasion.

Tickets are £100, £75, £65 and £55, and are available from the Home Park Box Office or by phone (0845 338 7232 and, after 6pm on Friday, February 6, from See Tickets (0844 412 4639, www.seetickets.com).

All telephone bookings and internet bookings are subject to service charge.

VIP Corporate hospitality packages for the concert are available in the club’s Pyramid Suite. Further details can be obtained from the Argyle commercial team on 01752 302204.

Rachel Jones Quartet

Local Music, ,

rachelThe RJQ were formed in the summer of 2008 for the Brixham Festival, Fishstock. Lead singer Rachel Jones had been gigging around Brixham for some time before and had been asked to perform at the gig.

Deciding she would like to perform with a band, The Rachel Jones Quartet – or RJQ as they are now known – were formed. Andy Turner took up the role of percussionist, Max Ellis on the bass and Palm FM presenter Ben Moseby on backing vocals and keyboards.

The RJQ already has a huge following already. They play everything from Coldplay to Beatles and Des’ree to Scouting for Girls. Rachel is also a very talented songwriter and often performs some of her own material.

The band are always adding to their setlist. Most recently they have put their own unique twist on the Girls Aloud song “Love Machine” and the Hooisers track “Worried About Ray”. Both have been greeted with much enthusiasm by their audience. They also plan to expand this year by adding more musicians to the lineup. Watch this space!

2009 looks like it is going to be a busy year for the band with a residency at The Burton already under way and more and more gigs across Torbay and South Devon. The band are also set to play at this years Palm Party On The Green and the ever popular Brixham Happenin’

For more details or to book the band, check out www.therjq.moonfruit.com or call Andy on 07814125719

Welcome To Heart Radio

Local Radio

heart1Heart is the new radio station Devon. Tune into to every day for More Music Variety, local news and travel when you need it, and a great presenter line-up including Matt Rogan, Matt and Dani, Toby Anstis and Jason Donovan.  Heart will accompany your lifestyle and be in touch with your life. There will also be chances to win holidays, cars and other fantastic experiences.

Show lineup Monday to Friday TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON 96.4FM

6am – 10am Matt Rogan

10am – 1pm Toby Anstis

1pm – 4pm Chris Dinnis

4pm – 7pm Rick Edwards

Show lineup Monday to Friday EXETER AND EAST DEVON 97 and 103FM

6am – 10am Matt and Dani

10am – 1pm Toby Anstis

1pm – 4pm Chris Dinnis

4pm – 7pm Kevin Kane

This summer Heart will be at all the big events with the brand new, and very lovely ‘Heart Angels’. If you have an event you think we should be at this year email heart.co.uk and click on your station