Band Profile

CALLING all bands! The Advertiser has launched a new page to profile the many up-and-coming bands based in Norwich. Over the coming weeks we will profile different local bands so fans of the local music scene can get to know all about the latest sounds to hit the city. Whether you are a long-established, well-known local outfit on the verge of hitting the big time or you are taking your first tentative steps in a brave new music world, we want to hear from you. The new Band Profile page celebrates the wealth of musical talent abundant in Norwich and beyond. There must be many bands out there waiting to be discovered, and The Advertiser wants to help. There is so much musical talent to celebrate in Norwich — so what are you waiting for? Get your band featured on the Band Profile page and who knows? You could soon be selling out your next gig. If you are interested in featuring on The Advertiser’s Band Profile page, send an e-mail to sarah.wade@archant.co.uk or write to Sarah Wade, Band Profile, The Advertiser, Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich NR1 1RE.

Bright Spark

18 August 2008

THE sounds of the 60s are well and truly alive thanks to Bright Spark - even with the odd frying pan or two. Find out more in their Band Profile.

Washed Up

01 August 2008

CATCHY punk sing-along outfit Washed Up aim to make a name for themselves and eventually give up the day job. Find out more in their Band Profile.

Depth

18 July 2008

WITH high ambitions of making the big time, nu metal band Depth have made a good start by making a name for themselves in their home county. Find out all about them in their Band Profile.

Falcon Burns

04 July 2008

WITH recording buddies all over the world, Falcon Burns has an ever-growing fan base. Find out more in his Artist Profile.

Lou and the Diamonds

20 June 2008

ONE of East Anglia's best loved 60s bands Lou and the Diamonds are happy as long as they keep the crowds entertained - and have a Royal seal of approval to boot. Find out more in their Band Profile.

Girl In a Thunderbolt

06 June 2008

Girl in a Thunderbolt has gone through a few name changes but one thing has always remained - the music. Find out more in her Artist Profile.

Pearl

04 June 2008

ACOUSTIC folk rockers Pearl have one ambition : making good music. Find out more in their Band Profile.

Mister-Pink

09 May 2008

WITH a list of famous fans, the word about Mister-Pink is spreading across Norfolk and beyond. Check them out in their Band Profile.

Hard Rain

11 April 2008

DYLAN covers band Hard Rain are happy as long as their audience is having a good time. Find out more in their Band Profile.

Canine Feline

28 March 2008

CANINE Feline have plans for world domination, but in the meantime they are happy playing to crowds around East Anglia. Find out more in their Band Profile.

Kayleigh Read

20 March 2008

ACOUSTIC guitarist and vocalist Kayleigh Read is only 21 but she's already making a bit impression on the antifolk scene. She explains about her influences and performing at the lo-fi Antifolk festival in her Artist Profile.

Madhatter Paul

29 February 2008

HE once worked at the NME, his best man was Tony Parsons and he's also friends with Julie Burchill. Now DJ Paulie, aka Madhatter Paul, is making music in Norwich.

Judder and the Jack Rabbits

19 February 2008

JUDDER and the Jack Rabbits have been jamming together for the last seven years and hope to take their psychobilly punk sound to Europe one day. They tell all in their band Profile.

Romy and Jack's Medicine Show!

01 February 2008

CONVERTS to the charm of Norwich, Romy and Jack's Medicine Show! have high ambitions to tour America and perform gigs that are memorable for both the music and the bar-room brawls.

Mary Jones and the Scandal

18 January 2008

THREE-piece Mary Jones and the Sandal are campaigning to bring back Top of the Pops and ban Pink Floyd cover bands. They took time out of lobbying their MP to reveal all in their Band Profile.

Vista

07 January 2008

NORWICH band Vista are constantly on striving to write the “perfect” pop song. Until then, they are happy entertaining the crowds in Norwich. They explain all in their Band Profile.

The Glamtastics

14 December 2007

KEEPING the glam rock spirit of the 1970s well and truly alive are The Glamtastics. Here, they tell all in their Band Profile.

Lot 55

30 November 2007

MELODIC indie rockers Lot 55 sound like nothing else out there. But don't take their word for it, find out more with their very own Band Profile.

Belial

16 November 2007

ROCKERS Belial began life in a respected music college in Norwich, but they have big ambitions. Here, they tell all.

.Sub

02 November 2007

INFLUENCED by everything from David Bowie to experimental German music to fellow Norwich noise-makers, .Sub are a band that wants to be known for creating some interesting and challenging music.

Huck

22 October 2007

THEY'VE played to sell-out crowds in Norwich, supporting both established artists and up-and-coming bands, as well as performing a huge festival set. But in their band profile, Huck explain that they just want to be known for their creativity.

The Shadow Project

04 October 2007

SUFFOLK boys The Shadow Project are influenced by almost anyone and everyone and are inviting their fans to form their own opinions. In the Band Profile they tell all… Band name: The Shadow Project Members names and ages: Tom Askew, 23 Stephen Hurley, 24 Simon McCarthy, 23 Stewart Page, 23 Tim Phillips, 23 Ben Wright, 24 Where are you all from/where did you meet? Originally all friends at school in Felixstowe, Suffolk…Those were the days.

Sennen

21 September 2007

FORMER UEA boys Sennen have a long and interesting history as one of Norwich's more well known bands. Here, band member Rich guides us through the Sennen story in their Band Profile.

my visor

07 September 2007

WITH too many good songs to choose from, it's time to learn more about the 'intelligent psych-rock machine' that is my visor.