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TRIVERSE MASSACRE
TURBYNE
GHOST HARDWARE
CONVOLUTION
TRIVERSE MASSACRE
Filthy groove thrash/deathmetal band in the vein of Lamb of God, Gojira, At The Gates & Cannibal Corpse.
TURBYNE
Fantastic live band from Dumfries recently signed to Rising Records who play mix of death metal and modern metalcore. Imagine Slipknot, Children of Bodom and At the Gates rolled together.
GHOST HARDWARE
Heavy Converge/Deftones-esque experimental hardcore, a great young Cumbrian band.
CONVOLUTION
Groove metal from Newcastle. Gojira, Pantera, Strapping Young Lad esq sort of stuff!
Poster by Lungfull Design
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £4.00 advance / £5.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
NIK TURNER'S SPACE RITUAL
(ORIGINAL HAWKWIND MEMBERS)
Space Ritual claim to embody the true spirit of Hawkwind and, looking at the line-up, few could argue as apart from eccentric, innovative and enigmatic Hawkwind founder Nik Turner, the band also features another founder member, guitarist Mick Slattery, original drummer Terry Ollis, early keyboard player Thomas Crimble as well as bassist Jerry Richards who played guitar for Hawkwind in the 90's. A good start then…
It gets better. Back in the 70s, there was the lovely Stacia and in keeping with tradition we now have the petite, nimble and attractive Miss Angel, multiple costume changes and all.
However, this is very definitely not a pensionable bunch of old chaps reliving their (and our!) youth, this is a full-on two hours-plus choc full of classics including of course Brainstorm, Sonic Savages, Steppenwolf, Master Of The Universe and Silver Machine. Complete with effects, projections and lots of dry ice to take you the Space Rock Dimension, reliving the dawn of psychedelia.
This is a fantastic show and tickets will be at a premium, don’t delay!
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £12.00 advance / £15.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head , S4 (beside Carlisle bus station) or Everything & Nothing at Mike's Tattoos
Please note, this date has moved from Friday 3rd Febrary 2012 due to transport issues. All tickets from this date remain valid. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause
Jar Music Presents:
AS LONG AS WE LIVE
ATLAS
KYRA
HOUSE OF THREE HANDS
BLUNT TRUTH
CAR CRASH RADIO
"One of the UK's most popular and successful, industry recognised live music events. Held in collaboration with the most influential record label and tour operators, this show get audiences "plugged in" to the best currect live music,
Be prepared to sample a night of "rocktastic" bliss featuring the finest unsigned talent from the UK".
Please note, Car Crash Radio have replaced Teenage Mary and Jakarta Club will no longer be playing this show as previously advertised.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £6.00 advance / £8.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Please e-mail boxoffice@jarmusiclive.com for tickets
THE COMPUTERS
COLT 45
CLAUSTRO
After playing a storming set back in September we had to have them back to do it again!
"Imagine Chuck Berry and Henry Rollins rocking out together. The Result? Punk 'n' roll blues-filtered hardcore with killer riffs" - Rock Sound
"Take The Ghost Of A Thousand, The Hives, and Rocket From The Crypt, put them through a mincer then mould the quivering bloody mess into the shape of a new band and tell it to play it's arse off, and you might at least be close to the "hardcore 'n' roll" (their words) that The Computers serve up" - Kerrang
"Circle Jerks tag team wrestling The Hives in a pit of snakes" - Big Cheese! 4/5
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £5.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
TigerTown Presents:
THE 1990s
CASUAL SEX, ROSY CRUCIFIXION, IF YOU LIVED HERE YOU'D BE HOME BY NOW, THE WHATEVERS, BLACK JASH, CHARLES OF THE RITZ with LAMBHUNA and LUCID DREAM DJs
"This'll be mint, a magnificent seven bands with a deep love for each other. There won't be a dry eye or seat in the house".
THE 1990s
A real life Rough Trade band in your very own City! They know real life celebrities and everything.
CASUAL SEX
Dirty Roxy Disco created by the four sexiest boys in all of Glasgow. Fetch yer goove thing...and some mouthwash
ROSY CRUCIFICTION
Glasgow Music Royalty. Mesmirising Garage Surf Noise that'll leave you wanting more but they won't phone you back. Ha! You're just another notch. Loser.
IF YOU LIVED HERE YOU'D BE HOME BY NOW
Queens amongst Ants. Your new favourite band. Future Mercury Award winners.
THE WHATEVERS
Pop songs about Art and Sex and whatever else them yorkies get up to in t'Yorkshire.
BLACK JASH
Will these guys ever give up? Drunk idiots hitting instruments. TWO DRUMMERS! Big Whups.
CHARLES OF THE RITZ
Drunk. Inteligent. Scuzzy
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £5.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000
Friday 24th February 2012
THE TWANG
PLUS SUPPORTS
“Britain’s best new band” - NME
“They've got the tunes to back up their cocksure swagger“ - THE GUARDIAN
“They’ve amassed a collection of towering choruses which should see them working their set into a hits-heavy monster, most of which are faster, funkier and as full-on as their demeanour“ - CLASH
MUSIC
"Swaggering, big hearted rock'n'roll mischief..." - NME
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £12.50 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
FALLING RED
ALEXA DE STRANGE
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE
RIF- X
"Falling Red are quickly becoming one of the most infamous bands to rise from Cumbria. Constantly gigging throughout the UK & Europe they have built a solid fanbase & are often described as the 'Bad Boys of British Rock N Roll'. When they were announced to play the Hard Rock Hell V Festival alongside bands such as Black Stone Cherry, Michael Monroe & Magnum, they went in as underdogs. After a performance that was described by Classic Rock Magazine as 'more swagger and attitude than the Queen Vic stage can handle' the band quickly became one of the most talked about bands of the weekend.
However, 2012 is to see a remarkable change to the line up. Due to personal commitments, the band was forced to move forward without Shane Kirk & Matty Penn. As sad as this loss was to the band, they quickly began head-hunting the ideal replacements that would bring in fresh energy & enthusiasm, along with the commitment required to undertake Falling Red's 2012 gigging schedule.
This date at The Brickyard promises to be something Xtra Special as the band look to showcase their new stageshow".
Admission: £5.00 advance / £7.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
MILES & ERICA (OF THE WONDER STUFF)
I AM SPARTACUS
I DINE WITH WOLVES
Lead singer and songwriter from Stourbridge indie-rockers The Wonder Stuff, Miles started his solo career after the band split in 1994. The Stuffies re-formed in 2000, and Miles has continued to tour as both a solo artist as well as with the band. Known for his dry wit as well as his songwriting talents, expect some banter, new songs and acoustic versions of one or two Wonder Stuff favourites.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £5.00 limited early bird tickets / £7.00 thereafter / £9.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
Please note, all original tickets from 22nd October 2011 remain valid
DISCHARGE
DISTORTION
THE EXILES
Discharge is a British hardcore punk band formed in 1977 by Terry "Tezz" Roberts and Roy "Rainy" Wainwright. They are often considered among one of the very first bands to play hardcore punk.
Among their fans are Metallica, who covered two Discharge songs on their 1998 album 'Garage Inc'.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £10.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
JANICE GRAHAM BAND
TEENAGE MARY
VANYA
LUCID DREAM DJs
"Janice Graham Band are a gang of funkateers from Manchester who sound so unique in an age when it is so easy to copy what has gone before. They are very much more than just another bunch of Mancunian council house riff-raff, they have got attitude aplenty and hearts full of soul. I don't know how my city does it, but i am glad it does. The North is about to rise again" - Mani (The Stone Roses / Primal Scream)
"Shades of Arctic Monkeys lyrical chutzpah and The Specials at their lairiest. Thai brides, illegitimate kids, arson and brass fanfares - It's got the lot!" - The Times (Essential Tracks)
"Snotty as a used hanky and all the better for it. Future stars! This is musical murder indeed" - Record Collector
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £5.00 advance / £7.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000.
Sunday 11th March 2012
YASHIN
JODY HAS A HITLIST
WITH ONE LAST BREATH
TANTRUM TO BLIND
Yashin have unveiled the support acts for their Last One Standing Tour of the UK in March.
Main support comes from Irish pop punk/rock act Jody Has A Hitlist whose very first show was supporting Metro Station at a sold out Olympia Theatre. The band have built their fan base in a very similar way to Yashin, with relentless touring and self funded releases.
With One Last Breath fill the middle support slot, the metalcore band hail from York and are about to embark on a tour opening for Asking Alexandria.
Opening the show will be Sweden's female fronted pop punks Tantrum To Blind. Touring the UK for the first time, Tantrum had an amazing 2011 touring all over Sweden and playing festivals in Vietnam and Holland in support of debut album 'Walk Out'.
The video for single 'Get Get Get' has also been playlisted on Nordic MTV.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £8.50 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000.
Saturday 17th March 2012
MOTOWN & SOUL NIGHT
Back by popular demand! with DJs playing all of the motown and soul classics from Diana Ross & The Supremes, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, The Ronettes, James Brown, Otis Redding, Martha Reeve, The Shangri-Las and many more.
Doors: 10pm
Admission: Free before 11pm / £2.00 thereafter. Ages 18+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Pay on the door
TONNES OF REGGAE
WITH MUNGO'S HI FI
Its with great pleasure that the "TONNES OF REGGAE" team can announce the booking of "MUNGO'S HI FI" and a special guest MC, to play along side local support acts which include "LOVE KARTEL" and "CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOUNDS".
All of which will be featuring on the renowned "JAMBEATER SOUND" at "The Brickyard" in Carlisle. .
Since humble beginnings way back in the distant days of 2000, Mungos Hi-Fi have grown to become the UK’s number one reggae sound system. They take everything you, they and I love about traditional roots, danchall dub and reggae vibes and bring them bang up to date in their own imitable style. In that time they have played over 1000 shows (and counting) and have taken their sound, sights and subs all over Europe, nicing up the dance where ever they land.
A bonafide Scottish institution, Mungos’ weekly Dub N Grub nights and their monthly residency at the Glasgow School of Art have established themselves as some of the most unique and universally popular events in the country. Their monthly club sessions and insatiable studio endeavours has seen them host and toast esteemed collaborators such as Jah Shaka, Sister Nancy, Ranking Joe, Tippa Irie, Top Cat and Warrior Queen. These very studio collaborations have seen their reputation and profile soar as they continue to release some of the finest modern roots music around on very own Scotch Bonnet label. Their initial releases on Dubhead introduced their fresh sound to the world, garnering heavy weight support from the likes of John Peel, Iration Steppas and Mr Scruff. The latter even saw fit to include smash hit ‘Ing’ on his ‘Keep It Solid Steel’ mix CD, released on Ninja Tune in 2006. So far they have released 12 EPs on Scotch Bonnet, each one selling out faster than the last and anticipation for the next release reaching fever pitch every time. Their forthcoming escapades into dubstep on their new Scrub-A-Dub imprint will continue to move their sound forward, referencing the past yet always sounding fresh.
Famous not only for their selector talents and studio accomplishments, Mungos Hi-Fi have built their own sound system, putting all others to shame. Their crystal clear top and mid ranges compliment the pure bass power with ease. It’s so good that the likes of Skream, Vex’d and Digital Mystiks straight up refuse to use anything else when they stop into Glasgow. The question is - why should they when the Mungos rig sounds so good?
Doors: 10pm - 4am
Admission: £10.00. Ages 18+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Check back soon
SLOW CLUB
PLUS SUPPORTS
“More than folking troubadours, Slow Club are a revelation.” - NME
"Songs like boisterous picture books, all quick smart answers and coy retorts. There's an idiosyncrasy to their observational lyrics thats sets them apart" - STOOL PIGEON
“They have more passion and creativity in one song than many others do in a whole album” - ARTROCKER
“Not something you get to see and hear everyday. Don’t miss them” - THE INDEPENDENT
"There are a million reasons to fall in love with this duo…at the heart of their greatness is a structural simplicity and penchant for a lyric that can knock you flat against the wall” - MUSIC WEEK
“With melodies that buzz around your head like so many flies, Slow Club could well be the pop sensation of the summer” - CLASH
“Utterly captivating” - UNCUT
“An album that manages to create a totally unique sense of riotous melancholy” - THE FLY
“Gorgeously melodic debut” - Q
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £10.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Available from Artist Ticket on Wednesday 1st February at 9am and Ticketweb on Friday 3rd February at 9am.
BILLY WALTON BAND
PLUS SUPPORTS
In the history of rock n roll there is a long tradition of guitarists trading in their jobs as sidemen to become virtuoso frontmen in their own right. Early on Jimi Hendrix played in Little Richards' band and Eric Clapton worked with numerous groups like John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Cream and Derek and the Dominos before starting his legendary career as a solo artist. Even Stevie Ray Vaughn had a stint as a member of David Bowie's touring band before going solo. There seems to be something about apprenticing with another artist that brings out the best in some guitar players. After spending years honing their craft it becomes impossible for their unique style and personality to be held back. Such is the case with Billy Walton.
Since the age of 15, Walton has plied his craft in the Asbury Park/New Jersey shore music scene – most notably as the guitarist/vocalist for Boccigalupe & the Bad Boys which features Tony Amato a veteran of the Asbury scene since the 70s (the nickname ... Boccigalupe was actually given to him by Bruce Springsteen & Little Steven Van Zandt). During his time with Boccigalupe, Walton has played countless gigs in both the United States and Europe and sat in with numerous of rock luminaries including Springsteen, Gary US Bonds and Stevie Ray's backing band, Double Trouble.
The 30-year old Walton's talents are no secret among everyone in the Jersey shore music scene and with the founding of the Billy Walton Band there's little doubt his reputation will grow far beyond the Garden State. The Billy Walton Band's sound is a combination of hard blues reminiscent of Hendrix, Clapton and Vaughn mixed with a healthy dose of Warren Hayes and Derrick Trucks.
Live, Walton has always been an explosive performer with jaw dropping talent but with the addition of bassist William Paris and drummer Marcus Croan the Billy Walton band churns out a singular brand of funky blues that has deep roots in both the jam band musical tradition as well as the Jersey shore Walton has cut his teeth on.
Walton's connection to his heroes is not just through his record collection. Over the years he has developed a close friendship with Roger Mayer, the well–known British guitar effects guru whose devices have played such a pivotal part in rock'n'roll for nearly every major player since Hendrix.
But regardless of his influences or where he's from, the Billy Walton Band's ultimate appeal lies in the unique musical gifts of its founder, Walton himself, who, like his forebears is poised to join the long and storied list of sidemen whose time has come to step out front.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £8.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000.
OF MICE AND MEN
BURY TOMORROW
OM&M was founded by Austin Carlile, the original vocalist of Attack Attack, and bassist Jaxin Hall, an import from Auckland, New Zealand.
The two recorded the demo "Seven Thousand Miles For What?" with close friends at Paper Tiger Studios in Columbus, Ohio. The two searched for other members for about a month when they came across Tino Arteaga, drummer of Lower Definition, and Phil Manansala, touring guitarist for A Static Lullaby.
Austin and Jaxin moved to southern California to join up with the two, and began writing.
OM&M has since been writing, and headed into the studio with Joey Sturgis to record their debut full length album, OUT NOW!
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £10.00 advance. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into the The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
THE SUN EXPLODES
OURFAMOUS DEAD
AS LONG AS WE LIVE
The Sun Explodes are a 5-piece heavy rock band from Carlisle, Cumbria. Their genre-defying mix of crushing riffs, sweeping melody and pulsating electronica, delivered through an epic and energetic live show performed with a level of technical quality matched by few new bands, separates them from the crowd as a truly original up and coming force on the UK rock scene.
Ourfamous Dead are a five-piece band that combine elements of punk, hardcore and electronica. 2011 saw the release of their debut EP, "I am Human". With this, their High-Octane music and performances have sparked the attention of the media across the UK, receiving features in magazines such as Rocksound and receiving radio play on national stations such as XFM.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £3.00 early bird tickets available online until midnight on Wedneday 29th February 2012 / £4.00 thereafter / £6.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000.
THE BEAT
Formed in the working class suburbs of industrial Birmingham in England in 1978 The Beat arose at a time of high unemployment and social upheaval. From the outset the band offered messages of hope and peace with an insight into sociopolitical topics would later alongside The Specials see them heralded as forerunners of the whole 2-Tone Ska movement.
Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling led with vocal duties while Andy Cox and David Steele took guitar and bass duties with Everett Morton supplying the most distinctive of drumming styles. Added to this mix was the renowned saxophonist Saxa, adding the deliciously warm Jamaican ska instrumental flavour that is forever associated with the bands sound. Having played saxophone with Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken and Desmond Dekker in the first wave of ska The Beat on formation seemed to immediately come of age.
The Beat's first single was the infectious cover of Smokey Robinson's 'Tears of A Clown' which on release went straight into the National Top 10 at No.6. The record, an effortless like fusion between a number of different musical styles such as Ska, Punk, Pop, Soul and Reggae, immediately saw the band finding themselves an overnight success.
Further hit singles from the first album included 'Mirror In The Bathroom', 'Can't Get Used to Losing You', 'Hands Off... She's Mine' and 'Best Friend', and with a catalogue such as this it was easy to see why the The Beat would become one of the most popular recording and live acts in the UK. Huge radio airplay followed in the US which saw The Beat head stateside and then further with world tours alongside some of the biggest performing artists such as The Clash, The Police, REM, Talking Heads, The Pretenders and of course The Specials.
While The Beat could deliver with what almost seemed effortless ease songs of Love, Peace and Unity. Songs such as 'Stand Down Margaret' saw them spearhead a movement wanting real social change and multicutural inclusion. The thousands that sang along in unison with the band at nuclear disarmament marches bear testament to the uplifting feeling the band could evoke with their musical swagger and genuine care for humanity.
After 3 Gold and Platinum top selling albums worldwide with 'I Just Cant Stop It', 'Wh'appen', and 'Special Beat Service' - The Beat's musical fluidity and openess, delivered in their explosive all encompassing live shows allowed them to reach hundreds of thousands of fans across the world, communicating positivity and freedom through not only their music, but their actions and genuine commitment to causes.
Almost in reaction to the height of their fame The Beat to the disbelief of many disbanded with Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling forming General Public with Mickey Billingham of Dexys Midnight Runners and Andy Cox and David Steele putting together the Fine Young Cannibals. Though both enjoyed phenomenal success, no other artist has sounded like The Beat or indeed is ever likely too. Ranking Roger also briefly joined Mick Jones' post-Clash band Big Audio Dynamite injecting his toasting and vocal style that to this day remains his trademark.
After numerous offers to return to the stage The Beat returned in 2003 for a sell out show at The Royal Festival Hall with the inclusion of Ranking Jnr taking vocal duties to an accolade of critical acclaim. With Dave Wakeling heading to the US Ranking Roger alongside Everett Morton, Ranking Jnr and Mickey Billingham returned to their roots with deeper rhythms, a wall of sound that transcends time and an unwavering dedication to real unity and love that leaves the future still to be written, there can be no question...
...The Beat are back!
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £12.50 limited early bird tickets / £15.00 thereafter / £17.50 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000. Alternatively pop into The Kings Head or S4 (beside Carlisle bus station)
JIM BOB (CARTER USM) ACOUSTIC SHOW
PLUS SUPPORTS
Performing everybody's favourite Carter USM and Jim Bob songs, he'll also be reading (out loud) from his new novel 'Driving Jarvis Ham' - published by The Friday Project (Harper Collins) on May 10th.
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £5.00 limited early bird tickets / £6.00 thereafter / £8.00 on the door. Ages 14+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000.
TRAGEDY
THE #1 ALL-METAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEEGEES
After packing out The Brickyard back in early 2011 we decided to get Barry Glibb, Mo'Royce Peterson, Robin Gibbens, Andy Gibbous and The Lord Gibbeth back to decimate our ears with their unique take on classic Bee Gees songs and glitter. Lots and lots of glitter.
"Tragedy is the No. 1 Heavy Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees in the Tri-State Area, eastern Pennsylvania, New England (excluding Rohde Island, Maine and New Hampshire), Los Angeles City, Anaheim City, Tampa City, Texas (excluding Ft. Worth City and Corpus Christie City), The Rocky Mountains, and the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland and the greater Leeds City area).
Audiences today are craving a metal Bee Gees experience more than ever, and Tragedy has been delivering quality Bee Gees metalization services since 2007".
Doors: 8pm
Admission: £5.00 advance / £7.00 on the door. Ages 18+. Please see entry policy for info
Tickets: Buy tickets online or call Ticketweb on 08444 77 1000.
CARLISLE MUSIC CITY
A new music festival will be staged in Carlisle in 2012 in a bid to boost the city’s music scene and nightlife. It comes on the back of the huge success of Radio 1’s Big Weekend, held at the city’s airport earlier this year.
Carlisle Music City will not base itself on one site but instead use as many venues as possible across the city. The aim is to provide all types of music to all ages, at everywhere from major venues to schools and community centres.
It will be a showcase event to promote Carlisle’s venues and musicians while also attracting big name headliners. There will be a host of events under the umbrella of the festival to provide a feelgood factor through the city from June 4-10.
More than 20 venues are already on board and with the success of the Big Weekend and the subsequent appetite for live music in Carlisle, excitement is already mounting.
www.carlislemusiccity.com