Northeast Music Guide

http://www.daintees.co.uk/video In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of Boat to Bolivia – yes 30 years - 2016 has already seen Martin playing in peoples living rooms on the sold out ‘Dansette Tour’. Well November and December sees perhaps the biggest and best Daintees tour for years. Fifteen dates across the country, and culminating in a headline spot at The Great British Folk Festival, playing the Boat To Bolivia album in its entirety, along with a few other classic Daintees tunes to boot. This is simply one tour not to be missed. Tickets are already on sale, and can be found at the links below: www.daintees.co.uk http://www.gigsandtours.com/ Interview On the eve of the tour, I had a chat with Martin about the making of Boat To Bolivia. Q: Can you remember the moment when you first knew you were going to be recording your debut album? What did it feel like? A: Yes but it was way back in 1980, I would head from Washington Tyne & Wear to Hall Farm...

We Wanted More! Usurper took to the stage at the Head of Steam and quickly overcame what seemed to be a little apprehension to demonstrate their unique brand of rapidly changing agit rock. It took a while for me to get attuned to it but I really rather enjoyed the last two songs especially Stand up Motherfucker . I have tried to research these guys but they seem not to be set up on the social networks yet. The Carnabells were a huge contrast to their dark indie rock support. This was real retro rock and roll of the kind you can’t help but enjoy. Great songs, sing-along choruses, lovely shirts and a bright stage presence added up to a highly enjoyable performance. I find myself wanting their CD for my car, good driving tunes. Emergency Door Release appeared still buzzing from a successful support slot for The Twang at the O2 last week. The band were even more “up for it” and the chemistry between them all was infectious. James Rooney had no difficulty getting the a...

 Burning Condors "Dirty Girl Blues" London art punk four piece Burning Condors' return with a new single ‘Dirty Girl Blues’, released on 15 th July 2013 through Snakehand Records. The b-side is the twisted Beach Boys inspired ‘What Your Mama Said’.   So what do I think of it? Mucky. That's the word. The production is reminiscent of a pub in Hull circa 1987 (I know, I was there). Mucky, but in a pleasant way. I was drawn into a world of permissiveness, not a great thing to happen when you're at your desk, but the slide guitar, the muddy bass, and the pleading vocals can do that to an old girl. I love it. It's naughty. And I can't wait until the Condors make their way up north again.   "Your Mama Said" is great fun, a rollercoaster of rock and roll, with a hint of the Rocky Horror at its filthiest. If these boys clean up their music it's all over.   Burning Condors’ debut album ‘Round Our Way’ is due to be released in Septembe...