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WELCOME TO SOUND CHECK!
Your guide to local musicians and venues across Essex.
Brought to you buy Newsquest Essex, the largest regional publisher of local newspapers in Essex. We are looking to promote musicans from across the whole county via the sound check pages on all 13 of our websites.
We are proud of our county's musical heritage; a county that has brought us acts such as Blur and The Prodigy. We want to feature any musicians from solo acts to bands of all styles and genres. You will be able to upload photos, music files, gig guides and information about you.
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Dave Williams
4:01pm Tuesday 29th September 2009
I love what I do, I want people to sing my lyrics and melodies, I want people to dance to my songs
33Revolutions
3:54pm Tuesday 29th September 2009
"33 Revolutions possess a special kind of seduction" - surface unsigned festival 2009.
Redtrack
3:27pm Tuesday 29th September 2009
Billy Wright: Vocals- Guitar, Phil Blake: Bass-Vocals, Andy Perry: Drums.
Life In Excess
3:13pm Tuesday 29th September 2009
Life in excess or L.I.E was formed in 2008. Since then we have been creating rhythmic metal with our own unique sound
The Jayways
5:08pm Monday 28th September 2009
From Rayleigh and Benfleet, Essex. Gerard Duffield - vocals, Dan Clark - guitar, Matt Clark - bass, Rees Broomfield - drums, Joe Lamb – guitar.
Mokita
4:58pm Monday 28th September 2009
Having collaborated with acclaimed producer Mike Nielsen (Jamiroquai, Underworld) and having three different songs selected as a Record of The Day
Lose Your Illusion
3:57pm Monday 28th September 2009
Lose Your Illusion are a full on, sound a like tribute to Guns N' Roses.
Black Cat Bone
4:30pm Friday 25th September 2009
Black Cat Bone formed in 2006 purely by accident, four ruffians were asked to fill in for a new years eve gig at the last minute.
Goldmasters AllStars
4:15pm Friday 25th September 2009
Excellent Ska Band playing a variety of instruments.
Killed In A Week
4:20pm Friday 25th September 2009
Killed In A Week are a 5 piece metal band from Southend.
Redfaced Robot
4:09pm Friday 25th September 2009
Some have said that Red Faced Robot is the bastard son of the Stranglers and the B52's with a hefty injection of Sci-Fi Punk Funk Rock.
Solid State
3:55pm Friday 25th September 2009
5 PIECE ESSEX BASED, ROCK COVERS BAND WITH FEMALE LEAD VOCALS.
BlackDogHat
3:45pm Friday 25th September 2009
We came together through the urge to create. Although from Southend and Athens, and with different cultural backgrounds
Pizazz
3:37pm Friday 25th September 2009
Pizazz is a slick, punchy 6-piece band, covering classic hits from the 60s up to today.... the ones you KNOW!
Invisus
3:30pm Friday 25th September 2009
Dan Jobey - Bass/Lead Vocals, Matt - Guitar/Backup Vocals, Stu - Drums.
Replica
3:20pm Friday 25th September 2009
We are a six piece cover band with a difference - we try to steer clear of your typical cover band songs.
The Hype Theory
5:26pm Tuesday 22nd September 2009
The Hype Theory are a new upcoming band, and their collection of high energy songs has earned them these achievements so far
ChavTownBand
5:18pm Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Formed last year out of a number of bands, born out of frustration with the current music scene.
Loosechange
4:41pm Tuesday 22nd September 2009
There is myself, Alan Cox, Lead/rhythm guitarist and vocals.
The Throwaway Strives
3:16pm Monday 17th August 2009
Recently formed 4-piece band from all over Essex, including Colchester, Chelmsford, Gidea park and Hornchurch. Our main influences are Oasis, Coldplay, Artic Monkeys and Stereophonics.
Eighth Deadly Sin
9:40am Monday 17th August 2009
We are a four piece band and have been playing our instruments for about four years and are all self taught.
Fly
9:31am Monday 17th August 2009
Fly are a 4 piece rock covers band playing across most of Essex. Consisting of Drums, Bass player, Singer rhythm guitarist and a lead guitarist. We have been together in total for about 8 years with a change of a few members along the way but the set up at the moment have been together as a total of about 3 years.
Yellow Bear
9:20am Monday 17th August 2009
We have played one gig at the Chequres pub in writtle as the main support act to raise money for The Spinal Injuries Association, which was a couple of weeks ago.
Blood Stained Fairytale
10:29am Wednesday 12th August 2009
Blood Stained Fairytale are a metal band from chelmsford. Having experimented with most types of metal and not found the right sound, they took the best elements from all the sub-genres they experimented with and created their own sound.
The Beatroots
10:19am Wednesday 12th August 2009
The Beatroots are a 5 piece group hailing from Southend on Sea. They have been performing around Essex since 2005 and with the release of their debut album White Elephant on CD and itunes release, they have begun their assault on the UK festival circuit.
The Rubb
9:50am Wednesday 12th August 2009
We are a four piece formed in September 2009, based in North Essex. Our members are: Ed Kragh - Lead Guitar Steve Heath - Bass Fred Binding - Drums Sara-Jane Claydon - Vocals We cover artists such as Muse, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Blondie, The Pretenders, Van Halen, The Police, Katy Perry, Pink, Lenny Kravitz, Juliette and the Licks and The Charlie Daniels Band. We play every note loud and as if it is our last - so always be ready to rock!
Missing Andy
12:35pm Tuesday 11th August 2009
Missing Andy are the variety that the mainstream scene has been calling for. Their soul bearing narratives are provocative and their jaw dropping attitude tackles a multitude of subjects invoking a dark portrayal of urban life.
Living Nightmare
12:27pm Tuesday 11th August 2009
4 piece band from Essex, playing fast, driven, passionate Hardcore/punk music.
HeartBeat
11:52am Tuesday 11th August 2009
HeartBeat are a hard working rock’n’roll trio based in Essex with a reputation as two bands for the price of one!
Von Jergo
11:37am Tuesday 11th August 2009
Formed in may 2007, Jergos first gig was in april 2008 at The Castlemayne in Basildon.
Cling
11:09am Tuesday 11th August 2009
2006 Cling release the debut CD Sonic Spells which was very well received by critics and audience alike. The music from Sonic Spells has been played on numerous radio shows including BBC Radio Essex and Capitals Ten17 in Harlow.
The Violet Mind
10:57am Tuesday 11th August 2009
TTHE VIOLET MIND is the newest musical outlet of 4 young Essex-based musicians. Individually writing and performing music constantly for 5 years or more and being inspired to start something original sounding and new, in late 2008 Tom McFarlane, Will Gatenby, Marshall Gregory & Jack Hobbs came together for their first (of many) 8-10 hour writing session, to try their hand at creating music for the first time, as a brand new 4 piece rock band.
The Vanity Clause
10:35am Tuesday 11th August 2009
The Vanity Clause is an Electro / Nu Wave trio from Southend-on-sea. Band members are Russell Harris, David Woods and Louisa Strachan. TVC have been in their current line up since January 2009, are already making a name for themselves on the London circuit and causing quite a stir locally.
Memories Forgotten
9:17am Tuesday 11th August 2009
Memories Forgotten- A band from the four corners of Essex and four different musical back ground comes together with a new and powerful sound, The powerful soulful voice of Alyce Tweed, The Gravely Vocals and guitar rifts of Scott Baxter. The Loud drum beats of Sam Hawkins mixed with the fingers like a pick of Mitchell Burns.
Soliss
12:32pm Monday 3rd August 2009
So many rock bands today talk about how they just want to let their music do the talking - and then rely on gimmicks to sell themselves. With Soliss there are no boiler suits, masks or dodgy makeup. What there IS plenty of is pure, unadulterated rock 'n' roll - drag racer riffs, V12-powered rhythms and truck-loads of energy.
Dreamhead
10:38am Monday 3rd August 2009
We are a 3 piece based in Brentwood/Southend-On-Sea. We enjoy playing and writing our own songs, making new sounds.
Between the screams
11:08am Tuesday 28th July 2009
The band were first brought to the attention of Basick back in Spring '08 after receiving a copy of the critically acclaimed EP, 'Embryo'. The bands love for emotive, ambient, progressive metal has attracted attention from many quarters, having recently won them a spot on the Metal Hammer CD covermount, a 'Band Of The Week' spot on the Radio 1 Rockshow as well as the highly coveted Rock Sound KBY Band of the Month award.
Power Down In Four
10:03am Tuesday 28th July 2009
Four piece band from Billericay, Essex. PDIF was originally the stage name for solo artist Lloyd Coombes. Since then various members have joined and left. The current line up has added some originality and uniqueness their songs.
Twist and Shout
9:59am Tuesday 28th July 2009
Twist and Shout is an Essex based Five Piece Band: Vocalist / Drums / Bass / Keyboard / Guitar. We play mainly 'covers' music from the 60's and & 70s (Beatles / Dusty Springfield / Carly Simon) through to more modern music (Kirsty MacColl / The Pretenders / Kelly Clarkson / Keane).
Helen Abbey
9:57am Tuesday 28th July 2009
Top class live jazz and soul music. Flexible line-up from a piano/voice duo through to a six piece band, according to your requirements.
Whistlestop
9:55am Tuesday 28th July 2009
Whistlestop play a lively blend of Celtic tunes and songs, and also some origional material, creating a foot tapping and entertaining show for all age groups. Whistlestop have played at many East Anglian venues, and also some further afield. They have played in theatres, Arts Centres, Festivals, Clubs, Pubs, and at private functions and weddings.
Dejavu
9:20am Tuesday 28th July 2009
These guys were working the music circuit during the days of Skiffle and Rock & Roll, and have worked with a lot of the top names of the time too numerous to mention.
THE RECEEDERS
9:50am Tuesday 21st July 2009
THE RECEEDERS, one of Essex' premier Rock, Rhythm and Blues Bands formed in 1987. They have now played more than 2,000live shows. Founder member NICK BELL, on guitar and vocals has a long and varied musical past, currently featured in three historical books on the market, mainly centred on his days as road manager with Deep Purple and Badfinger.
Minerva Falls
9:22am Tuesday 21st July 2009
We are a 5 piece band of guys who got together from previous bands at the beginning of the year. Each member of the band had been in bands that we felt we had gone as far as we could with, AD contacted us for a try out & the first line up just worked!
DAN CROOK
9:11am Tuesday 21st July 2009
21 year old, international artist DAN CROOK wrote his first song when he was 15. It was aptly titled 'Life Isn't an Office Job.’ Holding to this philosophy, Dan has performed all over the world, recorded an album, 3 band E.P.’s, and composed over 30 songs.
Insomnia
1:11pm Friday 17th July 2009
Insomnia are a 6 peice function/cover band who are available throughout July/August and September for functions, events and local gigs of all sizes and audiences at a price much lower than other function bands. We perform hits from the 60's through to the 90's from Guns n' roses and led zeppelin to the beatles and journey
BackBeat
4:56pm Thursday 16th July 2009
Their main vocalist is Lee, an excellent vibrant front man with a huge personality and presence. His enjoyment of the stage will always shine through. For two years Lee appeared in a major production playing Buddy Holly and totally fronted his last rock'n'roll show touring the UK.
Hoffmans Bicycle
9:29am Thursday 16th July 2009
Formed in april 05 and after a couple of line-up changes the band settled down to become the u.k's finest underground psychedelic band.playing an exotic blend of eastern influenced mynd trips and fuzzed-out rockers this IS a band that stands out from an overcrowed scene with its unique line-up of tabla/and a twin lead guitars!
Fahrenheit
4:43pm Wednesday 15th July 2009
We are a charity band and are willing to play gigs when we get the chance
Fortune Favours the Brave
11:38am Wednesday 15th July 2009
Hailing from Essex, Fortune Favours The Brave are a progressive metal act that take technical harmonised riffage, epic lead sections and ear shredding solos to create a truly impressive and different style of metal.
British Beach Boys
10:27am Wednesday 15th July 2009
8 piece Southend-on-Sea based band 7 vocals, saxophone, flute, percussion, full light show, plus full disco.
Unknown Heritage
10:30am Tuesday 14th July 2009
A four piece blues rock band with a modern energetic edge located in Chelmsford.
The Maheno Wreck
2:07pm Friday 10th July 2009
We are a 5 piece rock/alternative band from Essex. We have been together for a year, writing and performing our own material.
My Pet Raymond
3:09pm Thursday 9th July 2009
4-piece band from the colchester area comprising of drums, bass, keys and vocals.
Deadhead Chemistry
3:06pm Thursday 9th July 2009
We're a 3-piece band from Essex and have been together for over a year.
The Low Go's
11:20am Tuesday 7th July 2009
Hailing from Colchester in Essex, the hometown of Britrocker's Blur, the Low Go's are one of many bands trying to force their way out of the drab club culture that seems to dominate their local music scene.
Lady Grey & The Earls
11:13am Tuesday 7th July 2009
Lady Grey and the Earls are a five piece Indie band from Essex, UK. As a band we have a wide range of influences ranging from Muse, Foo Fighters, Skunk Anansie and Oasis to Stevie Wonder and the Temptations.
Houdini Feel
11:03am Tuesday 7th July 2009
Classic Rock Reinvented,that's how Houdini Feel like to think of them self's, based North East Essex the band play covers of well know song's from the 60's 70's 80's and a selection of more up to date numbers, Houdini Feel don't attempt to be a jukebox, they try to reinvent Classic Rock in there own style.
The Ends
11:09am Tuesday 7th July 2009
We're a band from Canvey/Southend area. We've played many gigs, and won a battle of the bands competition earlier this year.
The Bliss
10:59am Tuesday 7th July 2009
We are a young four piece band from Brentwood Essex. We are currently studying A levels with our main hobby and passion being music.
Caged
10:55am Tuesday 7th July 2009
We are a four piece hard rock/metal band from Maldon Essex. We are all 16 years old and we take influence from bands such as Disturbed, KoЯn and Drowning Pool as well as many others.
WeirdGear
10:57am Tuesday 7th July 2009
WeirdGear are a synthesiser band based in Essex that use 1970s & 1980s analogue synthesizers and drum machines to make their music.
Like The Beatles
2:50pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Like... The Beatles are an exciting Beatles tribute act based in Essex - dedicated to bringing audiences all over the country and further afield the most technically accurate sounding recreation of the Fab Four that's possible.
Echoes Fall
12:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Forged in the cesspool known as Ipswich, Echoes Fall roared onto the metal scene in late 2008. After a few months of blood, sweat and toil, these comrades have made a union, superseded only by their music, resulting in an unstoppable freight train of sound, motion and METAL.
The Tabloids
11:20am Friday 3rd July 2009
Adam Lee Brookes - Vocals, music and words/Guitar Andy Baldwin - Guitar Mark Nicholls - Bass Chill Collins - Drums Together since Nov 08
Gun Metal Grey
9:08am Thursday 2nd July 2009
4 piece rock covers band from Essex/Kent. Been together 3 yrs but 'veteran' musicians from previous bands. Frequently play gigs at venues throughout the home counties and play many private parties and biker events.
Lucie Lawson
4:06pm Tuesday 30th June 2009
Lucy Lawson is a trained and experience, versatile Singer working across South East England. Working with highly skilled Guitarist Paul Grant, they bring a new sound and their own refreshing interpretation to old and new tunes played acoustically.
Deferred Sucess
12:24pm Monday 29th June 2009
DEFERRED SUCESS (intentional spelling error!) are a 3-piece folk/punk/rock/anything-goes band from the depths of Essex consisting of Paul ‘Doozer’ Short, Chris Davison and Richard Benfield.
The Mundens
12:17pm Monday 29th June 2009
The Mundens are a New Indie Band coming straight out of Clacton-on-Sea/Colchester!
Crash Mansion
2:52pm Monday 22nd June 2009
Ballsy energetic stage show, full on from start to finish, always up for a laugh, ready for rock any time!!!
The Optic Nerves
9:39am Monday 22nd June 2009
Formed in 2007 Dave Deville - Guitar & Vocals Fi Jacobs - Organ & Vocals Andi Vulture - Bass & Vocals Lee Andrews - Drums
The Rileys
2:48pm Tuesday 16th June 2009
Indie rock underground giants The Rileys are the epitome of the modern day D.I.Y. band and are living proof that going it alone can have many benefits. So far, 2009 has been a great year for The Rileys, selling out both The Islington Academy and Camden Barfly, going on their first UK tour and receiving airplay on stations around the country with their second single "Do You Feel Me?" which reached number 7 in the Amazon mp3 rock chart.
Blue Bark
10:39am Tuesday 9th June 2009
We are a 4 piece playing a selection of well known and less well known blues tunes as well as a growing number of original songs.
Hallion
1:48pm Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Formed in 2002 after producing the solo album "Born Of Fire", Hallion are a blend of hard rock, glam and metal, based upon the story telling songwriting of frontman/guitarist Gav Ruadh. Their equally ferocious and melodic style has impressed live audiences, where they remain at their best.
The Slicknotes
1:32pm Wednesday 3rd June 2009
The Slicknotes are a charismatic 9/10- piece funk/blues/rock/disco/pop/jazz band formed in 2007 by some keen music degree students, comprising full horn section, rhythm section and lead vocalist. Having been through a few minor changes in the line-up of the band, the band is now settled, with a wealth of performing experience contained within.
In Equinox
5:02pm Tuesday 2nd June 2009
In Equinox' is a 5 piece rock band local to the Braintree and Chelmsford area. The band consists of Jenni as lead vocals, Jack and Nate both on guitars, Don on bass and Kurt on drums. They met 2 years at college and since then they have been 'In Equinox'.
Scarred By Name
5:02pm Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Formed in 2008, we are a 5 piece band based in Thurrock/Basildon. We play hard and heavy music along the lines of Killswitch Engage, Mudvayne, Machine Head etc.
SANS WILFRED
10:44am Friday 29th May 2009
We're a 3-piece band from Billericay with influences ranging from Muse to Bloc Party to MGMT. Having been together since the end of 2007 we are steadily building a following. We aim to get people moving and involved in each song.
Wymark
5:00pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
We have many influences which range from Grunge to Progressive Rock to Post Rock to Alternative to Classic Rock and almost everything else.
Fashoda Crisis
4:48pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
Fashoda Crisis were born kicking and screaming into the creative vacuum that is Southend, Essex, in April 2005.
Fagan
4:41pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
A unique blend of indie, alternative and acoustic influences creates this young and exciting band, hosting a brilliant collection of their own catchy songs.
The 633
1:26pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
The 633 are a 4-piece Indie/Rock band from Colcheser, Essex. They play modern Indie music with a nod to everything thats been before them.
Torn Asunder
10:26am Thursday 21st May 2009
Torn Asunder was formed in 2005 to fill a certain void in music. No old school rock bands out there anymore, and certainly no school bands with a female vocalist. Torn Asunder combine power rock, with vocals that many a male metal singer would kill for.
Casino Dive
5:14pm Tuesday 19th May 2009
Formed in May 2008, cousins Joe Lines (18, Guitar) and Luke Fisher (19, Bass) got Scott Clarke (17, Drums) to join there new project.
Bad Terrorists
10:20am Tuesday 5th May 2009
We are putting on a charitable event on 28th-29th May in aid of Veteran Aid.
Stalker
9:46am Tuesday 5th May 2009
Stalker are a three piece rock band from Colchester. The band formed 3 years ago with Brothers Dave and Paul Hale joining forces with Paul Turner.
Beard Of Slugs (Classic Rock Covers)
9:18am Tuesday 7th April 2009
Click here to read more about the Beard of Slugs....
The Rascos
11:34am Friday 27th March 2009
Find out about more inforamtion on The Rascos - gigs in your local area, tour members and visit our My Space page.
RAK
11:12am Friday 27th March 2009
Rak are a band made up of four guys from Colchester. Russ is the lead vocalist and guitarist, Mark is the bands guitarist and does backing vocals, Dan is the bass player and does backing vocals and Paul is on drums.
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