hi all,

im in a Preston based band and we're looking to play somewhere other than the usual manchester, liverpool, london venues, and have heard that sheffield has quite a good scene.

problem is, ive only heard of the leadmill, so id be grateful if you could suggest a few others too

we're an indie rock band with 99% our own material, been together 8 years and have supported the Verve, Laika dog (ex terrorvision), the Bluetones, amongst others
and have recently played with "The Biggest Nirvana Tribute Band In The World" (Nevermind)

if anyone could post a recommended venue with contact details, i'd be most obliged

cheers

steve


our website is www.tingods.co.uk

(currently in the process of being updated so the mp3 link is off at the mo)

Right,you can try The Classic Rock Bar, The Grapes, The Cricketers, The Fez Club, The Boardwalk or Corporation.
It you want to try some local promoters, try Pork Pie Promotions, Mentholman, Real Promotions or contact me.
I put 3 gigs on a week but I will soon be putting gigs on at 2 venues.
carcrashmusic@yahoo.com
I will did out all the other contacts for you later on today.

just found a couple of links to our mp3's (they re being hosted by a mate)

all we had (http://www.stickytapestudio.com/audio/mp3/tingods/All%20We%20Had.mp3)..

and

burst (http://www.stickytapestudio.com/audio/mp3/tingods/Burst.mp3)


these tracks are pretty old now,especially the second track....but until we get the new website up, thats all ive got for now :(

...and we've rocked up a bit more now... :headbang: :bigsmile:

your comments would be most appreciated

cheers again


ps john(?) thanks for the venue lists

The best bet is get your own promoter but otherwise the most prominent places are...

* Club Zero (if your a bit kooky contact Ralph at Razor Stiletto)
* Fez Club (karen at pinkpandemoneom promotions)
* Corporation (Uncle Mutley Mark)
* Casbah (Uncle Bob)
* The Grapes
* Classic Rock Bar (see this forum!)
* The Green Room (good for acoustic gigs)
* RNR Bar
* Bukowskis
* Sheffield University Students Union
* NMB - S.Hallam Uni

I'm the landlady of the Classic Rock Bar, call the bar between 6-7pm any night on 0114 275 6198 and we'll talk.

This goes out to all bands looking to gig at our venue as well.

Buffy

The old place that used to be a swimming baths, and converted into a bar - I don't recon much to the decor in there but the sound system isn't bad - 0114 2854000 - you need to ask for a guy called tom, I think he is in charge of the booking of bands

Rob

excellent...you'll be getting a call soon

thanks again :)