3 posts tagged “claire toomey”
If you've ever wondered why I have half a map in my sidebar it's because I couldn't get one that would fit properly, but I like to know whereabouts the visitors to this blog come from. I used to have one before but it vanished along with the various pics people uploaded. I think this one is ok so say hello if you fancy it.
Today is an admin day for me, so lack of in-depth blog. My workspace is a total tip, I'm surrounded with bits of paper, demos, albums, books, old newspapers, 2 punch bags, gym kit, rolled up posters, books and....just stuff really. Need a serious tidy up. I didn't even get to make it to Brick Lane to see Vote Show Pony. Will ahve to rectify that next week.
Got to sort out a haircut today aswell, it's been months. Ugh. Want to get something a little more interesting than the usual.
Gig-wise we've got Bender playing the 100 Club. Don't know much about them as I couldn't find them in Vox, wondering if they're in or not. Maybe have a listen to their myspace if you get time. See what you think.
Claire Toomey is out and about again playing at My Place in Earls Court from 8.30.
Trailer will be pleasing the glowstick waving masses at Warwick University support The Whip.
Hope all is well with you.
Hello hello,
Got a sore head this morning after my excursion to the Clapham Grand to see Trailer.
After dropping by a friends birthday do in Putney and getting a few wines down me I was able to encourage a mate of mine to guide to the venue as she lives in the area. The last couple of outings I've had in Clapham weren't that great so I wasn't expecting much from the venue. Though I was pleasantly surprised..
It was bigger than I expected, then again it is call the 'Grand' and I doubt you could have a small one of those. Apparently I was on the guestlist as Indieboy +1. On asking the girl on the door replied with "Oh, you're indieboy. I've been told to give you this" and handed me a sealed jiffy bag. The people behind must have been curious. I felt like a spy or something so I just gave a knowing nod and walked off in silence as if I had some dark purpose.
The Trailer gig was good fun. Not too many people there but a tight set nonetheless. I think they were let down a little by the sound as there's so much going on in the mix the only clear sound was the kick and snare. Sometimes the bass came through a bit too. I know some of the songs so was able to get by but probably need to see them again to appriciate.
Trailer would be far more at home playing to a field of ten thousand pilled-up, gurning lunatics with some spectacular visuals in the background. I can't decide whether this band feel their coming from the Kasabian crossover camp, or Orbital/Chemcial Brothers with instruments. I reckon they should take a look at the Infidels as to how they do it live. Could be a good reference. Have a look for Trailer yourself if they're playing near you.
Ok. Calling all bands who like to play in London (who are good). Indieboy Presents is back on track with the first date being Nov 10th in Camden. So, come on and step forward. Send me a message and I'll see what I can sort out. Looking forward to getting this going.
I got interviewed by LastFM last week as part of their nowformaband site. It's a really good site, there's only a few articles so far but they've got great input and links to other sites. I'd really recommend having a look around as I think you will find some useful info in there. There's also my bit where I unsuccessfully try to sound like an expert in A&R.
More input on what you'd like to see from a media player please! Scroll below the pics for tonights gigs!
Hope all is good with you.
IB
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Tonights Gigs - 25/10/2007
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Ashley Hicklin is playing, again. (He must be getting tired by now) and the Adelphi in Leeds. If you missed last night get down to that one as the band look really decent and I'm curious myself as to what they're like live. If you go let me know
- Runner are at Giddy Stratosphere's (?!?) tonight at the Trinity Bar in Harrow. I don't know too much about them but from listening to their stuff I'm thinking they may be a little like the Editors live. But please tell me if I'm wrong as I'm just guessing.
- Claire Toomey's back and playing at the Bedford in Balham tonight for all you female songwriter enthusiasts. Even if you're not that into they music it could be an excuse to go and stare at a girl with a guitar. ;-) She's on from 9pm I believe, got some good songs and I'd recommend a listen.
Looks like there's NOTHING ON tomorrow. I'm sure that's not true! Who's playing tomorrow? Come on, own up!
Just sent off my new A&R list to the labels, will get onto them this afternoon and hassle them to see what they think. I treat the lists as almost my own personal best-of's. I will start publishing them once this platform has been running a year I think. I'm in with RCA tomorrow so will be able to show off my wares there aswell.
I was meant to go to the Fox Cub's gig last night but as it took me about an hour and a half to get home to drop my stuff off, and I couldn't get any cash out because of this...
..I couldn't make it. Damn. I had to scrounge change from around my room to make it to work this morning.
It's such a hassle but it will probably stop me spending for a while which isn't a bad thing.
Anyhow. I've forwarded on the results from the discussions happening around the development of the A&R platform to my boss. I also mentioned to Ged the recent activity and he was pleased to hear of the input and has been having a look around I believe.
Rather than put a poll up, which is what I thought about doing in the first place. I'm simply going to investigate every option to see how feasable it is first then see if I'm in a position to implement them. If it's something fairly easy (like the new media player) then we might aswell just do it. The more complicated ideas, like co-branded nationwide gigs, may be a little harder to acheive. But I will have a look nonetheless.
Big apologies to the Fox Cubs, it all got a bit much once I got home. Will have to catch the next one. Did anyone go to the Claire Toomey gig? I'm curious to see what she is like live too.
Tonight Shortwave Fade are playing at the Charlotte in Leicester. They've been in the community a while and are worth checking out. I really like their track Stay As You Are, take a listen if you get time.
Hope all is well with you, keep on adding the gigs and as soon as I've glued my card back together I'll start getting out and about again.
Hope all is well with you.
