Last month has been one of our busiest months yet as far a song writing sessions go. We have been constantly banging our heads together with riffs, cords, arrangements, lyrics and recording demos and we’re now ready for the last sessions of the new cd and a special release next year.
As for live we had time to squeeze in shows at the Wonder Bar in Midsomer Norton, Freshwater holiday park (our first and last gig there) and The Fleur de lis in Stoke Sub Hamdon. The flu once again was a fun gig in a cracking pub with a great (pissed) crowd. But next year we’re gonna be busy with new songs because of interest from a label so we’re dropping covers from the set. Sorry guys but you’ll love the new stuff.
Big news next month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I started last month in a pub in Taunton with Stu where we happened to get drunk with the organizer of the local open mic night who invited us to play the next week. We did and it was great to see so many people enjoying us and a variety of acts. So if you get a chance get down the open mic at the perfect 5th its ace.
Recording the album has stepped up a notch. The drums, bass and guitars are all done for two new tracks making that five songs down and three more in the pipe line.
We rocked the Rifleman arms in Glastonbury on the 19th supported by the excellent Psalms. Thank God it had changed hands and there’s someone there who likes rock music. We went all commercial at the end of the month and did a couple of private parties. Well that’s the album covers paid for.
Keep an eye out for news on the new album in September.
In July HD had a busy month working hard on album number two and playing across the country starting with Galhamptons Party in the park. We opened the festival with our high energy set warming the stage for a great line up including Hugh Cornwell (Stranglers). We met him back stage when looking for beer I don’t think he was impressed that we didn’t recognise him. I even introduced him as Huey from Huey Lewis and the news. He obviously hated us so we stole his beer and cleared off.
Next stop was the N, I, A Birmingham to take part in the world record attempt for the most drummers playing together. The record was beaten and now stands at 582. I had some of the best fun ever wile making money for the MS society. Check out the video at www.stickittoms.com
Moo had won an hour slot on the empty forth plinth in Trafalgar square as part of the One and other project. His idea was to play his bass on the plinth with a wireless link to Stu and myself playing in the Square. This went down with the organisers very well when we told them what we planed and they even made a fuss about it on there web site. So with all the necessary gear hired we set off for London at a silly hour to make it for the seven am slot. All did not go to plan. With minuets to go before we were to start playing the organisers told us that myself and Stu could not play in the square. It’s hard to believe but for an event the size of this they forgot to get the correct licences so it was all over, or was it?
One of the Square Wardens who was looking forward to some music tipped us off that if we set up behind the plinth they can’t stop us because its past there jurisdiction.
So we played an acoustic set there instead. It was strange to play in such a famous place you’ll have a look at the photos on myspace to know what I’m on about. We even managed to grab a last minuet support slot at the Hope and Anchor in Islington on the way home. What a day and month.
After a studio move and what seems like ages we're finally back online! In this update we have acoustic versions of two new songs: 'Suicide Joe' and 'Burn In Hell'. We've added these to our live set, so those of you who have been to one of our gigs over the last month would have already heard these in their full plugged in glory! For those who have yet to hear them, we hope you enjoy.
The album is finished and the launch show is all over with thanks to all that came. Both album and gig got great reviews in The Shout so thanks guys glad you liked it. Since then we enjoyed an ace gig in Stoke Sub-Hamdon after being called in by the pub at the last minute. Then it was off to the Christchurch festival where we enjoyed playing on a rare sunny afternoon. Our next stop will be back on home turf at the Orange Box Yeovil on Saturday 9th august so see you there.
The venue's booked, the final mixing underway, the artwork in production and worldwide online distribution is sorted. Amazing how much stuff gets done when you have a deadline! We will be officially launching the album and the band on May 30th just down the road at The Sparkford Inn. Support to be confirmed so keep an eye out on our myspace and facebook pages for full details:
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As we near the end of the album writing and recording process we have started going through the mixes of the tracks we have so far and make some tweaks and improvements. The first one we've done is 'No Better' and it's now up on the myspace player: www.myspace.com/thehundreddaysrock
We'll be setting a completion date for the album soon too, what's definate is that we'll be holding a band/album launch party somewhere local when it's done... Watch this space for details!
We're one step closer to completing our first album. We have now finished what could be the last track, still deciding on a final name, but something along the lines of 'Cut' or 'The Cut' seems appropriate. It's quite a catchy tune, and is very much a candidate for the 'single' track, ie the one which goes 1st on the cd we send off for promotional purposes. Recording for it shall begin soon, just as soon as Ryan's new drum kit is ready... He has just bought a very big and very loud new kit. A Premier Artist Maple series 'Rock Legend', it's vast and has a 26 inch bass drum. Just needs some new skins and a bit of a tune up and it'll be ready to rock. Can't wait.
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[this is good]Nice rockin' sound boys. This is the first track I have managed to listen to. You guys have pulled together... read more
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