Welcome to the Virtual - Lancaster Music Studio - featuring local musicians, DJs and composers and all music links.



PERFORMERS / BANDS JUMP TO
The Adventures of Loki • Ahab • Anenemy • Angelica • Awaken • Baby Judas • The Band from Uncle • The Band That Time Forgot • Baybeat • Beef Sharky • (Boogie) Bill Roberts • Blue Juice • Judy & The Blues Dukes • Bluey • The Bob Moffat Quartet • Bodies • The Bottlenecks • The British Energy Morecambe Band • The Cahonies • Caned Unable • Canned Laughter • The Charm • Chouchenn • City of Lancaster (Storeys) Brass Band • Cogna • Cornerstone • Cow Pie • Cypher • Days of Decay • Dead To Sin • Dean McPhee • Death in Public • Dime Store Rock • The Display • The Dogmatics • Don't Step on the Lizard • The Duo • Electric Free Time Machine • Electric Mud • Endless Nameless • The Evil Beat • Face of Change • Far Out • Feedback • FF • Fi-Lo Radio • Flytipper • Fontains • ForenZic • Free Reed Band • Kr!ss Foster • Gerry Gillard • Get Carter • Gitane • The Gokarnas • Goldmund • The Good Intentions • The Grew Trio • Grind • Groovin' High Big Band • The Guilty Pleasures • Guns of Navarone •

Separate Pages: H - Q • R - Z

Also on this page:
PROMOTERS, FESTIVAL SITES, ORGANISATIONS
AND MOVING VENUES

• COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTRES & TUITION •

• RECORDING STUDIOS / LABELS •

• MUSIC & EQUIPMENT SHOPS / HIRE •

• MORE LOCAL MUSIC LINKS •

The Adventures of Loki
Brigit Colton........bass / vocals.
Rachel Parsons....drums / vocals.
Steve Wade......... guitar / vocals.
......a fantastic energy-laden indie-punk rock'n'roll rollercoasting beast of a band! They look good, they sound good, and they've got anthemic repeated choruses about going faster and faster and having something to fight for! - rapscallion review. You can hear samples and buy their EP online at www.solariserecords.com/artists/rock/theadventuresofloki.html and email: loki@the-adventures-of-loki.org to get on their mailing list. (See also Angelica for a bit of background).

Ahabmusic
A band of experienced musicians from a range of musical and performance backgrounds. The current line up of Ahab was formed in May 2003 and launched to rave reviews and knock out gigs. This seven-piece band comprises Jane Barrett (vocals), James Bentley (bass), Steve Hartley (drums & percussion), Kevin Hamel (fiddle), Chris Holmes (electric/acoustic guitars), Dave Livingstone (acoustic guitar), and Jonny Oates (sound).

Anenemy
Email: bigcarp20@hotmail.com
Five lads and a lass met through school and started playing gigs with about 15 covers around Lancaster and praised highly for each of the gigs.

Angelica
Now defunct,
Lancaster-based Angelica were Holly (lead vocals & guitar), Brigit (bass guitar), Claire (guitar) and Rachel (drums). Angelica's debut single "Teenage Girl Crush" came out in 1997 when the girls were at school. "Why Did You Let My Kitten Die?" won Radio One Alternative Single Of 1999. The follow up single "Bring Back Her Head" got to No 8 in the Indie Charts.
In January 2000 Angelica played at the NME Premier Awards with Ash & Muse. Angelica's mini album "The End Of A Beautiful Career" released in April 2000 reached the dizzying heights of No 4 in the Indie Charts. Angelica's recent single "Take Me I'm Your Disease" went straight to No 1 in the Indie Charts. The band's last gig was (I think) headlining a Lancaster Music Co-op benefit weekend they organised in 2002. Brigit and Rachel have formed The Adventures of Loki with Steve Wade.

Baby Judas
Featuring ex members of  Three Colours Red, Doctor & the Crippens, Krill and Sycduck. Based in Lancaster England and after a few years "dicking about" finally got round to forming a band in 2005.

The Balkanics Band.
Formed in the autumn of 2007 and playing mainly Balkan and Klezmer tunes from their own unique perspective the 7-piece Balkanics feature two fiddles, a cello, accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, whistle and percussion which can make for a very big sound. They are all based in Lancaster and comprise of: Jane Lawrence, Fiddle; Hugh Tuffen, Cello; Paul Ferguson, Fiddle and Guitar; Sian Philips, Accordion; Roger Purves, Guitar, Bouzouki and Mandolin; Joe Murphy, whistles and percussion; Noel Cass, percussion.
(Satori writes: this band has outstanding musical energy and rhythm - makes you want to skip about like a happy, bouncy lamb!)

The Band from Uncle
Specialise in classic modern jazz from the 50's and 60's and comprises Piano (Mike Reynolds) Bass (Paul Guppy) Drums (Chas Ambler) Tenor (Paul Froggart) and Trumpet (Mel Dodd) and features vocals from Laura Andrews.
Email: chas@musical.fslife.co.uk

The Band That Time Forgot
Top 6/7 piece band plays ska, funk, jungle, reggae.
Tel: 01524 389992
Simon Morland - Guitar/ percussion/ vocals, Kevin ? - Bass; Chris 'Dougal' Jones - percussion; Dave McGinn - keyboards, Gully Brodbeck - sax, Mark ? - turntables. New vocalist is on her way but I don't have her name yet (5/8/04).
Read reviews by Doug Leece and satori
Usually supported by DJ Gez.

Baybeat Street Band
E-mail: mormusic@hothouse.u-net.com Tel: 01524 831997
An energetic and colourful street carnival band - come and join in!

Beef Sharky
Email: specialbus@beefsharky.co.uk
Musically, the Sharks are putting about a pleasantly grungy set of melodic pop with a slightly unsettling undertone; a vaguely velvets-ish vibe seems to run through their music, cross bred with the fresher and hornier energy that a bunch of very good-looking, very young people with very tight production values and a lot of control and power can bring. One to watch.

Boogie Bill Roberts
Fulltime piano player and freelance musician, whose roots are embedded in blues music but with branches now extending deep into other genres. Largely remembered locally for involvement with The Hustle ('88 - 2000) and Betty's
Blues. Currently playing in various bands and formats, including local 5-piece Electric Mud, The Swamp Dogs and many other projects. As a solo artist, Bill plays jazz and blues bar room classics, from the slow and sleazy to boisterous boogie. Bill is also a music workshop leader in educational and 'arts in health' forums.
Contact via website.

Blue Juice
E-mail: info@blue-juice.org Tel: +44 (0)1524 752580
'The funky drummer. The chicken-scratch guitar. The screaming Hammond.
With one foot unashamedly in the past, BJ draw on the sounds of James Brown, legendary New Orleans groovers the Meters and the godfathers of soul-jazz organ Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff. "..that was an era of massive creativity in groove-oriented music, and we make no apologies for drawing from the pure unadulterated source, albeit with a modern sensibility."

The Bob Moffat Jazz Quartet
Sadly Bob died in June 2007 and the Quartet is no more.
Happy Trails, Bob!
This inspirational quartet plays through a spectrum of numbers from simple delicate melodies to forceful swing. The rhythm section is a hard 50s type swinging trio with Bob Moffatt the pianist and leader. Guitarist Mark Townson, blends and drives nicely out front. The quartet has appeared at many Jazz festivals including Keswick, Broughton-in-Furness and Lancaster. They've also appeared in the first Preston Jazz festival in October 2002 and been on Radio Lancashire. The line-up consists of Bob Moffatt on Keyboards/ Vocals, Mark Townson on Guitar, Bassist Mal Hall and Peter Eddows.

Bodies
Tel: Mike Sweeney on 0780 171 6452
Bodies - four 22 year olds from Lancaster - have developed a top reputation among local fans for wide-ranging songs about confusion, loss, dreams and escape.
Singer Gary's got a voice big enough to project soft-spoken axeman and songwriter Tony Sweeney's steady stream of musically-complex numbers. Drummer Jonny is a front man by nature but is generally kept chained to his work station for the health and safety of onlookers, while bassist Russ is a legend in his own trousers.
Asked nicely, the band also play numbers from their miscellaneous musical influences which include include Rage Against The Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Gun'n'Roses and a whole menagerie of 1970s rock dinosaurs - but their sound is all their own.

The British Energy Morecambe Band
Activities include regular concerts and contests.

The Cahonies
'The Cahonies are a three piece specialising in stormin' R&B but playing right through the blues spectrum from moody slide to classic standards. With a growing national reputation the Cahonies are a must see band however deep into the blues you are!'
Contact: Phil Lister at fat-drummer@cahonies.co.uk

Caned Unable
Contact: Aaron Perkins, 35 Tan Hill Drive, Beaumont, Lancaster LA1 2JB
Tel  +44 (0)7769 952421
Caned Unable started playing together in July 1999. The line-up consists of Aaron Perkins (vocals, acoustic/rhythm guitar, keyboards), Johan Perkins (lead guitar), Rob Porter (bass guitar), Katy Davis (cello) and Kyle Oram (drums, percussion, cornet). Sound engineer Jim started working with the band in December 2001. Laura took on the job of manager in June 2002. A strong, witty and capable rock band, with a broad appeal, and worthy winners of the annual Carnforth 2003 Battle of the Bands competition. Their new CD Zen Panic is now out. It's an excellent set, very well produced - have a listen.

Canned Laughter
5 piece punk band based in Kirkby Lonsdale. Main influences are Rancid, GBH, Refused, Exploited, Goldfinger, Sublime, Rage Against The Machine, Discharge.

The Charm
Tel: 01524 854369
Indie rock trio.

Chouchenn
Contact: 7 Mill Street, Lancaster LA1 3PL UK.
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1524 847013
Comprising Cathy Goss, Ben Farmer, Jane Lawrence, Nick Reay, Paul Beevers and Maurice Pennance, Chouchenn play traditional music - a fusion of several European styles. Chouchenn is a type of Breton mead (Hydromel). Chouchenn also write original material in traditional styles strongly associated with the dance styles of each country with a wide variety of rhythmic and melodic structures. It can range from a hauntingly beautiful melody for a slow waltz, to a fluid yet powerful rhythm for a polka or a bourrée.

Cogna
'Soft Cell' meets 'Raw Sex' in this duo who make up in passion for what they lack in talent.
Check out the vid on the website.

Cornerstone
This duo, formerly 'Roaring Forties' comprises musicians who have been playing around the North-West for years. The instruments are fiddle, keyboard and guitars and they produce traditional Irish music as well as arrangements of pieces by the likes of Capercaillie and songs from throughout the British Isles. They are regulars at the Fylde folk festival and always present quality Celtic music.

Cow Pie
Email: LawrenceWoof@hotmail.com
Guitar and fiddle-led jazz from the Texas Swing, Blues and
Hot Club traditions. This trio play in a wide variety of styles, but their interpretations of songs always feature their characteristically energetic approach. Featuring James Bragg on Guitar, Lawrence Woof on Violin and Rick Middleton on Double-Bass.

Cypher
Currently a four-piece heavy rock band from the Garstang area, based in Lancaster. It features: Phil Simpson - Lead Guitar; Danny Helme - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals; Chris Williams - Drums/Vocals; Dan Hendrie - Bass Guitar.
' We play frequent gigs around Lancaster and play original material and covers. We play music in the style of Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins and System Of A Down.'
Email: phillipsimpson@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

Days of Decay

Dead to Sin
Heavy metal band.

Death In Public
Lancaster based band Death In Public formed in 2005. They have been compared to the likes of Sonic Youth, Queens Of The Stone Age and Placebo to name but a few, and released their debut single 'Start A Fight' at the tail end of 2006. The current line-up of the band has come together in the latter half on 2006 and they are currently working on their second single 'I Really Hate Coldplay' due for relase in early 2007...
See www.geocities.com/deathinpublic and
www.myspace.com/deathinpublicmusic

Dime Store Rock
Email: info@dimestroerock.co.uk
" We don't really sound like anyone!! We mix straight up rock with some groovy bass riffs. On alternative lancaster it says we have "catchy riffs, amazing solos and vocals". We've also been described by some people as stoner funk rock!! we do have our own unique sound that has to be heard".

The Display
"Lancaster based rock band inflenced by a range of bands. Think Alkaline Trio meets the Subways, and that basically gives you an idea of what we are about! Playing gig's both in town and out of town, The Display have had a good reaction from crowds of all ages. If you like energetic rock music, come check us out."
Download sound at: www.myspace.com/TheDisplay

The Dogmatics
Email: LawrenceWoof@hotmail.com
Formed in Dec 2000 to play original material, the line-up of
piano/violin - Lawrence Woof, tenor sax- Ros, trombone, double bass - Rick Middleton and drums - Gully, play richly-layered psychedelic jazz. Influences: Piazzolla, Brian Wilson, Chick Corea, Satie, Mancini.

Don't Step On The Lizard
Features Matt Macan singing, Jonathan Dent on lead guitar, Chris Kay on bass guitar and Daniel Livermore on drums. 'We are a rock-metal with a big twist of funk. At the moment we are writing songs to complete are album and we are doing gigs in the loceal area. we are always looking to do more gigs with other bands or by are own.
If interested email: dontsteponthelizard@hotmail.com and leave your phone number.

The Duo
Email: tonycooke@gregsonroad.fsnet.co.uk
The Duo comprises singers and guitarists Dave Emptage and Tony Cooke who produce an evening of varied music and songs ranging from traditional folksong through material by the likes of Paul Simon, John Lennon and David Bowie to some out-and-out rockers and a couple of Pink Floyd numbers. Both play acoustic guitars, although these are enhanced from time to time by the use of some electronic wizardry, and specialise in performing songs with strong melodies and good vocal harmonies. They tend to start the evening with softer ballads and folk songs and gradually raise the tempo throughout the two sets to reach a point where people are either singing along or have left. They have played all the live music venues in Lancaster as well as further afield in such dens of iniquity as Llanidloes, Rufford and Chorley. One splendid evening's entertainment (usually 2 x 50-minute sets) at very reasonable rates. How can you resist?"

Electric Free Time Machine
'..quote Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits (among others) as their influences. Described by a local newspaper as having 'a sinister edge to their jam based experimental grooves', Electric Free Time Machine resists easy categorisation. From hard and fast psychedelic punk boneyard blues and vast experimental krautrock ambient strangeness, to abrasive shambolic metal and delicate acoustic folk. Each setlist is constantly different, relying on both carefully structured tracks and the completely improvised. Currently working on an e.p at Lancaster Music Co-op and a full album at LIPA. Constantly writing new material. Always expect something a bit different.'

Electric Mud
Exciting blues band formed in early 2004, featuring former Hustle musicians Bill Roberts and Steve Hughes, and
Fontains/ ex-Swampdogs players Garry Jackson and Dave Wilkinson. Electric Mud was born out of a mutual love for the guitar led, piano backed songs made famous by giants such as Buddy Guy, Freddie King and Magic Sam. Expect to hear familiar classics and some more eclectic choice tunes, all delivered with passion and aplomb.
Contact via Bill Roberts' website.

The Evil Beat
'We are Portishead's evil twin. Infectious melodies put to a mixture of dark grooves and occasionally heavy guitars. Rounded off by an exquisitly handsome bassist and funny looking drummer we are as much about live performance as we are song writing.'

Face of Change
Now renamed Days of Decay
Formed in August 2001, this rock band comprises Dominic Leighton (Rhythm Guitar & Vocals), Ian Rattigan (Lead Guitar), Ben Macfarlane (Bass), Kevin Yates (Drums).
The general influences of the band include Silverchair, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Soundgarden and Metallica.

Far Out
E-mail: ducklesm@instem.com
"Rising, Phoenix-like from the embers of former top boogie band 'Out Of Order' (last seen in 1989) and following a hugely successful UK mini tour supporting Irish lads 'The Mateys', this four piece Twelve-Bar Boogie Rock band from Lancaster are now back to do some local gigs.
Led by TJ Hughes (The Reverend) on Scorching Lead Guitar (former 'Swamp Dogs' & 'Junior's Wailing' frontman), ably backed up by 'Uncle' Johnny Seddon on Rhythm Guitar and the Duckles brothers (Steve & Mike) on Bass and Drums."

Feedback
Lancaster-based rock band of 5 years standing comprising Ian Armstrong - guitar +vocals, Howard Carter - Drums, Graham Simpson - Bass + Backing vocals. All original material - apart from sometime set closer: My Generation (by the Who).
"We are great, book us!!!" Demo available.
Tel: 07743915277

FF
E-mail: wade@sunterra.com
Available for funerals, festivals and fancy dress functions. Jubilees a specialty. (It says here). It's the sort of thing you expect from a band which includes Paddy Shannon.

Fi-Lo Radio
Email: musicalert@hotmail.com
The public interest after their first appearance on ITV1 music programme 'This Is Music' led Granada TV to ask the band to re-appear in the same series. Fi-Lo Radio are tipped to be the British representatives of the new stripped back to basics garage rock scene. NME : The new bands you must hear in 2002; The point where potent pop, raw blues and pin-sharp punk converge, Fi-Lo Radio also promise pulverising live shows and the sort of barely- controlled chaos we all crave deep down inside. KERRANG: One minute tender and sweet, tricking you into a snug sense of security, the next wild, sweaty, loud and downright scary. KKKK (4/5 K review).

Flytipper
Play 'theme tunes to films that haven't been made yet...' tel: 01524 388132

The Fontains
E-mail: deborah.robinson@virgin.net
A Rhythm and Blues band, The Fontains played regularly at Morecambe's Floral Hall, the Central Pier, the Tivoli Bar and other local venues between 1963 and 1967. They supported many famous names including The Yardbirds featuring Eric Clapton, The Kinks and The Big Three. After career intervals spanning over 30 years The Fontains got back together in July 1999.

ForenZic
Possibly the 'most beautiful and moving music ever heard...' or 'a blur of drunken onstage riff-fuelled debauchery'. It's rock 'n it's loud.

Free Reed Band
Free Reed Band has been providing lively, danceable music for ceilidhs in the Lancaster area since 1981.
We are regularly booked for weddings, civil partnerships, birthdays, social events, community groups, school PTAs, fund-raisers, conferences, anniversaries, family celebrations and other special occasions.
Andy, Charles, and Tony, are widely regarded as some of the finest folk music players in the area. They all have wide and various musical interests and you may catch the influence of classical, bluegrass, big band, rock or "world" music in their arrangements.
Most of the band's music comes from across the British Isles, but don't be surprised in the middle of a Ceilidh to hear tunes from Finland, the USA, France or even the Carribbean!. They will play music from anywhere, as long as it is good to dance and often feature dance tunes that members have hunted out from old manuscripts, particularly from the North West of England. Additionally, they play some of their own compositions.
Apart from great music, a vital part of any ceilidh is a great dance caller. The band works with various callers, depending on the location or type of event. All our callers are very experienced at explaining and guiding people through the various dances and choosing the right dances for the event.
See website for contact details.

Kr!ss Foster
Singer / songwriter of "strange, unique but compelling compositions", (or 'funny' would be another way of putting it) but possibly best known for appearing in a furry leopard suit.
Read a Virtual-Lancaster review here.

Frenchie
"Frenchie has been gigging for years solo and in numerous bands including The Jackdaws and, more recently, RadioNasty. This 4 piece saw the same exploding Frenchie as was in the Jackdaws but also had a drum and bass edge which reached out to an even wider fan base. Going solo again he has since written and recorded his second solo album 'Four Years Later' with his song writing partner Julian Whittle and will be giving this out at his upcoming gigs. He has just qualified for the second round of national talent contest Live and Unsigned UK (2008). Tel: 07921569231

Gerry Gillard
E-mail: GerryGillard@aol.com Tel: 01539 720809
Musician, singer, songwriter, recently moved to Kendal.. See whats on guide for his local gigs.

Get Carter
Phone: 07747 024338 and 07930 941694
Email: ilovegetcarter@hotmail.com
Get Carter comprises James Mackie, Hammond organ, Mod maestro, sharp suits and rock star credentials and John Elles, drums, rock solid rhythm and cool, insouciant elegance. They don’t sing, they don’t chat, they just play. Their set is a mix of high funk Sixties classics and their own revved-up original compositions. James Mackie has spent most of his adult life as a professional musician. He was keyboard player with chart-topping ska band, The Selecter, with whom he toured the world and recorded two albums, one gold, before moving on to the unforgettable Madness. He's also composed for TV, theatre and radio. John Elles has been on the music scene since the early days of punk. His band The Kassels was Lancaster's first punk band. In 1977 they supported Generation X. John met James in the 1970s but it was only in 2004 that they got together to form Get Carter – and their tight-knit sound continues to develop.

Gitane
Hot-club jazz quartet formed in 1999. Gitane play hot-club swing, latin-american and european gypsy jazz in a rhythmic and passionate style remeniscent of the Hot-Club Quintet of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. They are: Michael Pavanne (guitar), Mick Taylor (guitar), Dave Camrass (violin), Laurie Johnstone (bass guitar, flute). tel: 01524 380521 or Mob: 07890 701930

The Gokarnas
3-piece indie-rock band with Paddy Garrigan on drums, Richard Turner on bass/harmonies, and Steven Hugh Jones on voice, songs and guitar.

Goldmund
psychedelic folk.

The Good Intentions
Soul band

The Grew Trio
Wild improvisations, free jazz encounters

Grind
"The band's musical style is difficult to describe and is perhaps best summed up as a mix of sub-genres of rock, including classic, prog, punk, and metal. The band are known more for being loud than desperately heavy, thanks mainly to pounding guitar riffs, thumping basslines, inspired drumming and confident vocals. As a result Grind sound like a bizarre crossover of Tool-style melody-meets-metal and Guns N Roses-esque riff-based guitar rock with a helping of punk energy to liven things up even more."

Groovin' High Big Band
Delivers exactly what it 'says on the can'. A band with oomph! Guaranteed to blast out those swing standards we all love… definitely one to get you dancing in the streets.
Lancaster's very own big swing band, made up of some of the best local session musicians around

The Guilty Pleasures
Due to release their debut EP through Blackburn independent punk label, Noize Anoize Music on 28 July. The band are only 16 and have achieved a great deal in the last couple of
months, including this opportunity to work with Noize Anoize who described the band as "Old school punk meets new school punk" and local promoters Dog On A String who said, "A great young upcoming punk band with a traditional
'79 - '82 sound". Playing original punk rock inspired by all the original punk bands such as The Sex Pistols and The Misfits, they are also due to support Manchester punk rock veterans Goldblade in July and have a string of dates around the North West to support the EP.
Two preview tracks from the EP can be found at
www.myspace.com/guiltypleasures

Guns of Navarone
Authentic ska music for dancing - Umpteen piece line up led by the ubiquitous Chas Ambler features a strong psychic brass section and authentically psychotic rhythm section. A must for dance fanatics.
email: chas@musical.fslife.co.uk

ADDITIONAL LINKS

PROMOTERS, FESTIVALS AND MOVING VENUES!

The Arcane
Lancaster + Morecambe-based Goth society + promoters. Lurk sexily about at Lucretia's Goth Disco Nights at the Waterfront Club, Morecambe, and at The Three Mariners Pub, Lancaster, 1st Tuesday every month. Check out the site or the whats on listings for gig dates + venues.
Arcane have had the video produced for DotV2 and it is nothing short of excellent, a must if you are a fan of anyone of the 6 bands that took part. The video largely concentrates on the performances of the bands cut with shots of the audience and several of you have quite prominent appearances. It is on general sale at £12.99 with £2.00 from the sale of each video being donated to our Goth Aid Charity, Derian House Children's Hospice by DVI Ltd. We hope you will buy it and enjoy it

Clocksback Festival
Held at clock-changing time over a long weekend at the Gregson Centre, Lancasterthis popular local event involved all day music and dance workshops and sessions for adults and children, ceilidh, performance and Survivors' nights, and the famous Festival Curry! It's currently in absentia, but every year around Clocks back various survivors get together for a shindig or two.See what's on guide for more gig details.

DogOnAString
Punk + associated sounds promoters, formed after LCC turned away the annual Morecambe Punk Festival - which they had to take back again. See what's on guide or check out the site for local gig dates + venues. Things have been a bit quiet on the Dog front lately tho.

Family
Sally and Cass (DJ Wild) are indeed family, Cass being the prodigal son who returned from a hectic history as a DJ at Amsterdam's Milkweg to begin a newly hectic career in Lancaster, playing 'rolling breakbeats, funky uplifting house. Oldskool and nuskool styles to take you on a journey..' See what's on guide for local gig dates + venues. Read a review!

Hydra
'Alt Rock night dedicated to bringing the best in Punk, Goth, Metal and Classic Rock to The Kings Arms Hotel, Morecambe, 9pm - 2am. So whatever your age, sex or gendre of Rock music we aim to please. Get yourself down, revive that wardrobe and join in the fun!!! The Only Rock venue where the audience decide the play list. We really do play the stuff that other D.J's don't and accompany them with the sharpest visuals around! Entrance is by the side door in the alley by the hotel....If you go via the front door you may get charged twice. Entrance fee is £2 before 10pm & £3 after. 50p off on production of Sanctuary Membership Cards. For more information how to become a member ask at the door.'

Introducing The Incredible.....
Promoting Rokasayers, The Latin Committee and Charlie Young. From Lounge to Power Trio in three 'simple' acts.

Kalimba
Run by DJ Steve Middlesborough Kalimba organises a very verstile range of events, from teen discos to country line-dancing; motown nights to dnb / techno love-ups. See what's on guide or check out the site for local gig dates + venues. Also has a DJ agency.

Lancaster International Concert Series
Set in the Great Hall at Lancaster University the series offers the widest possible repertoire of performers and artists, and is designed to engage and excite any live music enthusiast. Soon to enter its 40th succesful year, the programme ranges from well-loved classics to world premieres of specially commissioned works.For times and prices, or receive the annual brochure, please contact:
Lancaster International Concerts Series, The Great Hall, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW
Box Office: 01524 594151
Online Booking: www.lancasterconcerts.co.uk
Text: 07810 082 832
Email: boxoffice@lancaster.ac.uk

Lavender Lounge
Lavender Lounge is a long running Lancaster based women's organisation based around cabaret evenings, sensational talent and having fun....

L*A*W*M*
Little Argument With Myself, named after the Low song, is a diy music promoting collective in Lancaster, England. We put on interesting! & different music nights, adding an extra option to the people of Lancaster and surrounds. We also want to support new artists wherever they might be from and give them an enjoyable time if they are passing through. We don't think you're going to see the best music on TV or read about it in the NME. We aim to put on the best music out there, and that's usually the music you haven't heard of yet....
LAWM is not for profit and if any money is made it will be given away to good local causes. Feel free to email suggestions. We're putting on gigs featuring artists who have had one or more of the following labels thrown at them: indie, psyche-folk, anti-folk, acoustic, nu-folk, shoegaze, lo-fi, weird, wonderful........

LULUMS
Lancaster University Live and Unsigned Music Society, has an Open Mic Night every Monday during term-time starting at 8.30 at The Lounge . Email: lulmsoc@hotmail.com

Mentalist
Read a review of a Mentalist dance night here.

Sanctuary
Social group for people with alternative lifestyles - predominantly Goth / Alt rock. Associated with alt rock nights Hydra + The Dark Place. Email: rose@dogonastring.co.uk

The Seaside Soul Club
The Seaside Soul Club is run by a group of avid soul music devotees who organise monthly Soul Music Nights at Upstairs Downstairs, 100 Marine Road West, Morecambe (£3), where local DJ's and guests DJ's play their full scope of soul music to an appreciative soul lovin’ crowd.

The Spotlight Club
Highly recommended live-writing event with local authors and performers. Held on the 3rd Friday of every month at The Yorkshire House, Parliament Street, Lancaster. 8.30pm start. Events comprise open mic session, poets, writers, comedy and music.

Superjoy
See what's on guide for local gig dates + venues.
email: superjoydean@hotmail.com

COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTRES & TUITION

More Music in Morecambe - aka The Hothouse
Devonshire Road, Morecambe - (01524) 831997
Email: info@mormusic.net
This bustling community venue encourages all kinds of (mainly but not exclusively) musical activities. There are regularly courses at the Hothouse on DJ and audio skills as well as a full range of music, composition and performance courses, weekly sessions and workshops for all ages and abilities from toddlers to the Seagull Cafe for seniors. See our courses listings for details of some of them.

The Music Spot School of Music
Studio at Unit 11, Galgate Mill, Chapel Lane, Galgate LA2 0PR.
Tel: 01524 752888.
Learn piano, keyboard, guitar (classical, rock, jazz), woodwind, brass, violin, voice (classical, rock, jazz), drums (all styles) and theory. ABRSM and LCM exam boards.

Lancaster Community Music Centre
meets at 9.15 on Saturdays from 4/9/04 in its new premises at Lancaster Royal Grammar School. An independent organisation since 1994, it offers the chance to take part in a wide range of musical activities. Members’ ages range from four to eighty with every decade between represented and tuition is available on a wide range of instruments.
Why not come along and give it a go?
Tel: 07866-289545.

Lancaster Musicians' Co-op
1 Lodge Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QW  
Phone: 01524 388544
Fax: 01524 388544
Email: lancastermusicop@btinternet.com
LMC was opened in 1985 as a non-profit making organization dedicated to providing musical services at affordable rates offering a well-equipped studio and four rehearsal rooms.  It's not exactly a co-op anymore but still offers the same unbeatable services. They regularly provide our users the chance to perform at specially organized events, and have produced a series of cassettes and CDs featuring the best of the area's music.

Lakeland Voice
Here you can find out about natural voice and harmony singing workshops based in South Lakeland in the North of England for groups and individuals.

RECORDING STUDIOS / LABELS

Shireshead Studio
Stony Lane Forton, Nr Lancaster Tel: 01524 792020
E-mail: info@shiresheadstudio.com
A Professional Studio in an old 18th Century Church. Has special reduced rates for student and local bands at weekends.

Suilven Recordings
Daniel Patrick Quinn 'I am a musician/ songwriter/ producer currently living near Carnforth. I have recently set up a record label, Suilven Recordings, for the release of my solo work, and other music projects I am involved with, which tend to be of an avant-garde nature. Email: info@suilvenrecordings.com

LOCAL MUSIC / EQUIPMENT SHOPS / HIRE

Fairies Wear Boots (2nd hand record and music sales plus related collectibles)
Meeting House Lane (across from the train station)
Lancaster. Tel: 01524 844833

Soundsavers
98 St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster LA1 1NN
Tel: 01524 63351
Open: Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun 11am to 4pm
email: sales@soundsavers.com
Soundsavers is Lancaster's leading supplier of musical instruments and PA equipment, all at discount prices. Their range includes acoustic and electric guitars, violins, brass, woodwind, percussion, amplification, karaoke/DJ equipment, music books/DVDs and wide variety of accessories.
Their team of friendly and enthusiastic staff are always on hand to provide you with expert advice.
They also hire and install PA equipment at very competive prices.

Play PA
Sound, light, decor, marquees, power - all for hire for parties, functions, promotions, gigs etc at sensible prices from:
James Dorrington Tel: 01524 417529 Mob: 07768 591 051

Promenade Music
404 Marine Road East, Morecambe. Tel. 01524 410202
Massive range of instruments and equipment.

Proper Records
Tel: + 44 (0)700-594-2843
An online DJ vinyl store selling the latest UK, US and European new releases in all genres of dance music - Breakbeat, Drum N' Bass, House, Tech House, Hard Dance, Tribal House, Hip-Hop, Progressive, Trance and Classics. Our huge stock list is second to none, with hundreds of titles available to buy. Listen to mp3 clips in our online DJ booth. New releases are updated daily. Proper DJ also sells the best in DJ clothing - hoodies, T-Shirts, caps, hats and accessories. Add to this our wide range of slipmats, videos and DVDs and you have one of the most comprehensive DJ stores on the web. We have a 128 bit secure encrypted server and global distribution system. While the site is constantly updated with new releases, remixes and promos, the major new stock list is uploaded once a week, usually on a Friday. It's always worth checking the site over the weekend for the very latest releases. Get in there early and place your order before the next weekend and be one step ahead of the game.

MORE LOCAL MUSIC LINKS

Real UK Music, the UK's acoustic and folk music guide

Bands in Lancaster: The site exists solely to publicise pub music in Lancaster week by week.

• Kreative Response
Lighting and intelligent projections for dance & social events at affordable rates.
Tel: 0777 564 6688

• Lancaster Recorded Music Society
Formed in 1945, the Lancaster Recorded Music Society aims to foster the appreciation of music. Programmes are compiled by the Committee and members and visiting speakers. Meetings are held on Monday nights at 7.30 p.m. in the Gallery at St. Martin's College, Lancaster. Subscriptions: Members £10 per year. Temporary members £1 per meeting.
Contacts: Tel: 01524 412029 / 01524 37254 / 01524 60034 / 01524 63694

• Fred Burnett's Music Pages
This site features Traditional Jazz Bands in Lancashire and surrounding Counties and is dedicated to those musicians who play live Traditional New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz regularly in the North West of England. All the bands featured are available for Birthdays, Weddings and even Funerals. Also pages devoted to local bands, including the fantastic Sun Street Stompers. Some great MIDI files if you're a jazz fan!