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  London After Midnight (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
London After Midnight is a second-generation gothic band from the Los Angeles area, formed in the early 1990s by singer Sean Brennan.
London After Midnight's performances are very theatrical, dramatic, political, and energetic, involving elaborate stage sets, video projections and lighting.
Often classified by the press as an industrial, deathrock or gothic band, they break all the 'rules' of that scene and create their own strong identity and sound, and reject any label put upon them...LAM is not goth, they aren't dark wave, they aren't industrial, they aren't cyber...
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/London_After_Midnight_(band)   (221 words)

  
 The Mob (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mob, were an anarcho-punk band originally from Yeovil, Somerset, UK during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
They were quite popular with the English and especially London Peace Punks, some of their audience running the Community-Squats "Peace Centre" (Rosebery Avenue 99-110, Islington, today the residence of Amnesty International GB, where The Mob once played a benefit-show in the basement) and the "Ambulance Station" (Old Kent Road) in South London.
Marc Mob was the bands centre of attention with colourful (red) dreadlocks and an angelic face.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Mob_(London_band)   (394 words)

  
 Pasco: Band raising funds to make London trip
Under Harvey's leadership, band members are trying to raise $200,000 to travel to England to march in the parade, and do a little sightseeing while they are there.
Jacquelynn Gillespie, 17, who is the band's drum major and plays the French horn, is excited about traveling to a place where she has previously only visited in books.
Harvey hasn't decided what the band will play in the parade; there is plenty of time to decide, she said.
www.sptimes.com /News/031800/news_pf/Pasco/Band_raising_funds_to.shtml   (783 words)

  
 The Clash
When the band re-entered the studio in the summer of ‘79 under the guiding hand of producer Guy Stevens, many of these styles were found in the songs that the band created.
The band continued to tour but by 1983, after years of constant touring and recording the strain took its toll and Mick Jones was asked to leave the group, he went on to form Big Audio Dynamite.
The band will also be inaugurated into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2003 - a fitting legacy for a band who totally changed the face of music for their generation and continue to inspire and excite to this day.
www.theclashonline.com   (1182 words)

  
 The unique 'Stedfast Sound' of the "LSABB" and "The Stedfast Band"
The London Stedfast Association Bugle Band or "LSABB" includes within its ranks several of the instructors to the current generation of boys and girls in the Massed London Bugle Band.
The London Band fully endorses the work of the BB Youth Movement and its kindrid oganisations (Girls Brigade, Girls Association etc) and the work of the Stedfast Association Network, especially the London Branch of which it is part of and the official band.
The Band is also be part of the newly established "The Stedfast Band", who will meet periodically, but will practice within their own areas.
hometown.aol.co.uk /lsabugleband/myhomepage/favband.html   (787 words)

  
 Retrogression - The best funk & soul party band in London - Band Profile
The band now known as Retrogression came together in 2001 under the name The Collective, and soon this particular group of talented musicians realised that they were locking into a real groove.
This was born in South London and soon expanded to a residency in North London.
The band featured recently in a joint line-up alongside The Scissor Sisters, to a 900-capacity audience and has provided the annual entertainment for the Oxford and Cambridge Varsity Balls at Café de Paris (London).
www.retrogression.org.uk /who_profile.htm   (305 words)

  
 UWO Gazette - Thursday, January 14, 1999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The tongue-in-cheek, power-punk quintet are no strangers to the local London rock scene and have quickly made a name for themselves on the strength of their melodic and humorous songs.
Formed in mid-1996 from the ashes of punk bands such as Special Olympics, Angry Sheep and Toast, Ruth's Hat is the culmination of many combined years of hard work and practice.
McCullum seems quite sure that the band's next EP won't be a drastic departure and says it will likely consist of their trademark humour and tunesmithery.
www.gazette.uwo.ca /1999/January/14/Arts_and_Entertainment4.htm   (489 words)

  
 The RY Band (ICCY) London
The Inns of Court and City Yeomanry Band of the Royal Yeomanry was formed in 1961 following the amalgamation of The Inns of Court Yeomanry (nicknamed the Devil's Own) with The City of London Yeomanry (The Rough Riders).
The band wears the colourful uniform of The City of London Yeomanry (The Rough Riders) which consists of a Lancer cap with purple plume, a light blue tunic with purple facings, light blue trousers with two Prussian grey stripes, boots and spurs.
This year the Band is again in great demand including performances at Hampton Court Palace, St. James' Park, The Chelsea Flower Show, The TAVRA Chelsea Festival Concert as well as an engagement for the British Embassy in Rome.
www.army.mod.uk /royalyeomanry/ba_coy.htm   (309 words)

  
 FHCS band trip to London set — for 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Eighth-grade band students at Fayette Middle School this year will also be eligible to go, since they’ll be freshmen in the Tiger Band next fall.
Band director Kenny Beard said the details are still to be worked out, but that the band would tenatively fly via Delta to London a couple of days after Christmas next year, seeing the sights and performing concerts at several venues in England in addition to marching in the Jan. 1 parade.
The band made front-page headlines on both continents in the months leading up to the 17-day journey that September, when Sydney Olympic officials rescinded their original offer, bowing to criticism from Australians that the ceremonies were too Americanized.
www.thecitizennews.com /main/archive-031029/news/in-10.html   (568 words)

  
 BAND PROFILE
The Band have recorded two compact discs from which everyone who was involved in their making received a tremendous sense of fulfilment.
It was demanding both physically and mentally but we sincerely hope that the results have and will continue to bring blessing to those who listen to this music given to us by dedicated and inspired writers.
A third CD by the band entitled "Songs of Holiness" is the result of an idea by Commissioner Denis Hunter to bring together a number of the best loved of our Holiness songs.
slfb.freehomepage.com /CDs.htm   (129 words)

  
 FCHS Band to march through London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The band is one of several from the United States, including two others from Georgia, participating in Saturday’s New Year’s Day Parade down London’s most famous streets and squares.
The band hopes to come home from England with the top prize from the parade, which judges units based on music and marching ability.
The FCHS band was invited to London more than a year ago, and booster parents spent more than a year raising the $1,850 it cost to send each student.
www.thecitizennews.com /main/archive-041229/fp-02_fchs.html   (701 words)

  
 Unsigned bands in London | band promotion for the UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Duplex Gage are a well-established UK Rock band with an ever increasing fan base and a talent for writing thought-provoking lyrics with catchy melodies and rocking beats.
The Epitones are a three piece Rock and Roll band based in North London.
The bands aim is to deliver the most authentic Rock and Roll music in London Today.
www.arena-list.co.uk /london-bands.html   (107 words)

  
 Celebrate the New Year in London with the ND Band!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
A ticket to one of the "Music for London" Gala concerts being held as part of the festival.
It is also of paramount importance to us that participants and supporters gain the maximum benefit from their visit to London in every conceivable area.
You may rest assured that your journey to London will be in the safety and comfort of a modern wide-bodied aircraft, enjoying state of the art facilities and services in full economy class.
www.notredamehs.com /al_bandtrip.htm   (1883 words)

  
 The Future Sound Of London - Band Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Garry Cockbain was born in 1966 in Bedford, England.
When the band became more successful, he changed his name to Cobain (pronounced the same, less embarrassing spelling), although in the past he has been credited as Gaz Co-bain and Coby.
Nobody knows what the role of each member in the band is - they are both credited for Writing and Producing each track.
www.futuresoundoflondon.fsnet.co.uk /members.htm   (307 words)

  
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In 2004, London Mayor Ken Livingstone did all he could to implement the Hyde Park Carnival expansion which might have made all the disruptions and loss in the the few years worthwhile but it was not to be.
Brazilian Culture is on the move in London and Samba Schools are at the forefront of infecting the culture with the rhythms.
London’s Carnival originally began in St Pancras in 1959 and over the years has moved to Notting Hill.
www.carnaval.com /cityguides/london/lon_carn.htm   (3346 words)

  
 Walnut Dash London Band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
London has over the years been at the forefront of setting new trends that seem to always owe something to the 1960's Mods.
Malcolm has this year been touring with Westlife as a session bassist, and they are quite possibly Britain's tallest band, with an average height of 6' 3".
The Walnut Dash are old chums who formed this band in early 2001, and apart from the pause in their hit-making enforced by Malcolm's Westlife sojourn, have been wowing audiences around London with their brand of harmonic, jaunty, indie pop.
www.sohostrut.co.uk /dash.html   (237 words)

  
 Blow Up London band
Blow-Up are a versatile four piece band specialising in songs from the 50's to the present, Elvis to Robbie, Beatles to Oasis, Monkees to Madness alongside 70's Funk,60's soul, Britpop and much much more.
The band usually perform for two hours in either 2 or 3 sets and can easily adapt to suit most occasions - i.e.
The band usually perform for two hours in either 2 or 3 sets, and can easily adapt to suit most occasions (i.e.: 60s theme night etc).
www.spotonentertainment.co.uk /blow_up.htm   (366 words)

  
 150 Px Vespa Uk Music Cd From London Band Jackie Cd Punk London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Student Radio and London club DJs discover "Rob" and exposure of the band amongst student radio and clubs grows.
Jackie practice in London and Birmingham and have toured the UK over 2003 performing many gigs.
Whist it was rumoured that Robert Smith of the Cure is a big fan of Jackie the band claim to have no knowledge of this.
www.jackie3.co.uk /vespa/150pxvespa.html   (373 words)

  
 Talented London Band Funktonite perform soul funk and many other great covers - The Edge Entertainment Agency - 0870 ...
The band are all in their twenties, and hold an infectious love for the music they play.
The band plays soulful classics spanning 30 years, from Aretha Franklin, the Blues Brothers, Bobby Womack, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown, Jamiroquai, James Taylor Quartet, Van Morisson, Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Erma Franklin, Sam and Dave, The Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding...
Funktonite is an eight-piece band, comprising male and female vocals, two horns, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums.
www.theedge-uk.com /funktonite.htm   (516 words)

  
 Morrissey-solo | Nebraska - Smiths-influenced band break out in London
Nebraska, a London-based band described by the Guardian guide as '21st century Smiths-a-likes' have just signed a management deal with Dreaded Sunny Day management (all Smiths fanatics then!) and an album production deal with Dave Fowler of London's rogue studios.
The band's sound is definitely Smiths/Morrissey influenced with other elements of electronica and angular rock in the mix too.
The band are currently receiving lashings of attention as they are spearheading the NME-hyped 'new cross scene'.
www.morrissey-solo.com /articles/04/06/05/1359252.shtml   (209 words)

  
 London High School Band Alumni
We are planning on having a cookout before the game and heading out after the game for some socialization with the band family who have participated through the years.
Because although we are no longer an official part of the LHS band program, once you are a part, you are always a part.
If you would like to see more photos here (such as from when you were in band), I need pictures.
lhsbandalumni.tripod.com   (550 words)

  
 Music for London-Salsa Bands-Latin Dance Band-Wedding Music
Their passion for the music is infectious and gets both salsa enthusiasts and those new to the sensuous Cuban rhythms straight onto the dance floor.
For the full Salsa experience the nine piece band shows what live music is all about - a characterful ensemble, great musicianship and loads of fun.
Their hot-blooded salsa sound is produced by the searing, scintillating brass section (trumpet, trombone and saxes), three percussionists, piano, bass and at the front an extrovert Cuban lead vocalist.
www.musicforlondon.co.uk /salsa_band_london.htm   (329 words)

  
 Estate 14K London Blue Topaz Diamond Band Ring
Description: You are looking at a unique estate 10K gold band with London blue topaz and diamond.
The genuine London blue topaz measures 7 mm by 5 mm.
The width of the band is a bit over.25 of an inch.
www.antiqnet.com /detail,estate-14k-london,151748.html   (106 words)

  
 London band's fame leads them to Detroit - 06/21/02
London band's fame leads them to Detroit - 06/21/02
   Then there's dance-pop act Dirty Vegas, whose hypnotic smash single "Days Go By" -- the first single the London band recorded -- was spoon-fed to America courtesy of the ubiquitous Mitsubishi commercial that features a young woman pop-dancing in the front seat of an Eclipse.
For it, Ben Harris says that Detroit was a must-visit for the band, given its rich techno history.
www.detnews.com /2002/entertainment/0206/23/e01-520004.htm   (367 words)

  
 Mod Picture Scooter Uk Music Cd From London Band Jackie Cd Mod Uk Scene   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Jackie have played numerous live shows and are famous for wrapping themselves in cling film and wearing outrageous costumes.Influenced by The Kinks, The Specials, The Jam, The Who and Pixies Jackie blend alot of energy to create a musical powerhouse.
Individuals are good but groups are better, a band then has it's own personality and ours is called Jackie.
When the band go out we dress up cos we want to look good and we want people to notice us so when Jackie goes out she wants to look her best.
www.jackie3.co.uk /october/modpicturescooter.html   (267 words)

  
 Jazz Band New London, CT - New London, Connecticut Jazz Bands, New London Jazz Bands
Here are the online press kits of 129 professional New London jazz combos and jazz combos who will travel to New London to perform at your event.
The Ultimate R&B Dance Band Recently voted the year’s #1 band in the New Haven area, the Ultimate R&B Dance Band - specializing in Motown, Jazz, Funk, Reggae, or today’s hottest hits.
Please note, in addition to New London, these jazz bands also serve the surrounding towns of Waterford, Groton, Yantic, Quaker Hill, Hanover, Versailles, Gales Ferry, Niantic, East Lyme, Montville, Mystic, North Westchester, Uncasville, Fishers Island, Ledyard, Hadlyme, Mansfield Depot, Oakdale, Stonington, Old Lyme and many other locations in and around the New London area.
www.gigmasters.com /Jazz/JazzBand_NewLondon_CT.asp   (931 words)

  
 Radio London Band Members   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Skip the long and intricate history of the band....
Ken, on the side, was invited to join a living room jazz ensemble, which eventually took the name The Thursday Knights (can you guess their rehearsal night?).
Fred is practically from another planet when it comes to guitar playing (he occasionally slips into an alternate musical dimension that the rest of the band refers to as "Fredland..."), and his playing is legendary in these parts.
www.johnsimonmusic.com /members.htm   (340 words)

  
 Function Bands London
Function Band, perfect for any occasion: from weddings and celebrations to birthdays and bar mitzvahs; from functions and corporate events to product launches and parties.
Vice Versa are constantly updating their repertoire, and are happy to take requests and to tailor the play list to suit your event.
Espree are a very popular function band, performing in London and surrounding counties.
www.vice-versa-showband.co.uk   (589 words)

  
 London, Ontario music, bands, musician listings, local indie band, musicians links
The Local London, Ontario Music Scene, indie bands and musicians.
Recombinant Toronto rock band iO are making waves worldwide.
London based 4 piece band: groove pop/rock with a funky edge and power ballads.
www.cleverjoe.com /local   (146 words)

  
 lead guitarist needed for top NEW london band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
the band gilkicker r the top band on the south coast.
having conquered portsmouth and southampton they r now moving to london to make it big.
the foundations r there for gilkicker to be the next massive band.
musiciansvacant.com /Musicians-Wanted-England/Englanddisc/0000002c.htm   (80 words)

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