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  5. Fudge Awards - Best 'Rock' Act 2008 - vote here

    in Krakatoa

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    Yeah but...

    Nice - well i just read through last years whole thread, and i can see "most punchable" was still a bit bitter towards it from his post. But apart from that it seems like last years could of gone a bit better than previous years. I do think that the whole concept is a really good idea and Kudos to you guys who organise it. I think there were a few valid reasons in there for it not being as buoyant as it should. Main one being that there are quite a few bands out there that are coming through (and their followers/friends) that come with it, and it seems it is still relying on the same people from years (and years in some cases) gone by. As i said, i really like the concept and i think if it was a bit more kinda approachable and more well known then i think it could work. I'm just saying this as someone who has only technically been in a band about a year, but i've been about still for a bit and i just thought it was more of a band thing and i didnt really know that it was a ticket bought event and pretty much for anyone to come along although i did know it existed as an event. But i really think you should scrapt that. Why? Cause I also think, why do you charge for tickets? As Idol_wild said eariler on this thread if you do not get people to pay for it then no-one would turn up!? surely its an incentive to have an event like this and be for free, no?! Cause, If someone was up for making a night to benifit the local music industry in general (other to make a few sheckles) then i'm sure that one of the venues would let you have a place for free (as i know that some venues actually fork out a little bit for expenses to put on a successful night and get punters in etc) as i'm sure a full, Moshulu or somewhere like that would easily make more than enough money to cover engineer etc on drink alone if it was to get a full house. So, i would go as far to making it an invite only night cause every1 is E-contactable these days and you have myspace invitations etc that you can RSVP too. (bands and friends/family etc)

    You could also make more incentives so artists/bands actually want to make sure that they clear a date in their diary for this, as opposed to people claiming to no show (too cool for school/we're better than this local shite kinda thing) Invite a local/national music rag/mag journo along to actually review the night and even some1 in the record industry (that is outside aberdeen, to gain a bit more exposure for all). Get someone like Andy Learmouth at original106. He is all bout local exposure. He would prob be a great person to even host it as i know that he does a bit of comedy on the side (altho i have never heard him, i must admit lol) but you know just shit like that.

    I mean i'm not exactly talking pure white table clothes on tables and free champagne and vino laid on with waiters etc, but if it was made a bit more like that, keeping the basic format with gettin local bands who actually deserve to play on the night, (but maybe taking away maybe a few of the really offendable awards that will make folk get petty lol), i think it could work with not that much extra effort an a lil bit of PR......Maybe not for this year now, but def for next.

    Just my humble opinion/idea. I'd easily talk to any of the fudge people about it, anytime.

    Bring back the superiority and the Limos lol ;)

    Maybe people should do this, maybe they should do that but you know what...they're not. At least the guys at Fudge are doing something. In a town that more and more over the years has become very "every man/person for themselves", I for one have a great deal of love for everything that Brian and crew do. It might be a little but if more people did a little it would add up to a lot.

  10. fudge's aberdeen music awards 2008 - date set

    in Krakatoa

    Posted

    Hidden leaves

    Cool,

    After seeing their first show at Drummonds I'm looking forward to seeing Hidden leaves at the Fudge awards.

    However mister Brian, they've only just played their first show and get to play. Was almost 10 years before you asked us. Feelings are hurt man, this is ill or whatever the emotional rock listening kids say.

    On another note, what are the chances of a Scuff reunion at this years awards? That'd be awesome.Spank would def come see that.

    Kaboom!

  13. Advice needed, gigs in Dundee

    in Networking

    Posted

    We've been trying to get a show in Dundee for sometime now but have been unsuccessful.

    Promoters we've had contact with want to deal with their own local bands and that's it. I find this annoyingly short-sighted as I know most Aberdeen promoters regularly have out of town bands on the bill.

    Anyway, we reckon we've just been talking to the wrong people.

    can anyone advise us where or who to speak to?

  16. Recommend CD Replication?

    in Musicians' Corner

    Posted

    Hello there,

    Hope someone out there can help.

    We have a new release coming soon and are looking for the best place to have our product replicated.

    By this we want the following:

    Glass master

    Disc printing

    Artwork printing

    Jewel case

    Barcode

    Have any of you fine folks used or know of any company's that do this or a similar servce that you would recommend?

    Any help you guys can be will be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

  22. Acts needed for Inverness area

    in Networking

    Posted

    Sounds like a hot ticket.

    Hey there,

    eric euan would be interested in heading out Inverness way again. We've played a few shows in the Market bar before but not had the opportunity to play anywhere else up there really.

    You can find out more about us at MySpace.com - Eric Euan - Aberdeen, Scotland, UK - Alternative / Rock - www.myspace.com/ericeuan

    Let us know what you think or feel free to get in touch if you would like more information.

    Thanks

  23. Strong Like Ox Last Ever Aberdeen Gig - 22/09/07

    in Music Discussion

    Posted

    Noooooooooo!

    This is indeed a sad sad day.

    eric euan have had the pleasure of playing with you guys more times than I can remember over the years and are really sorry to hear the news. We've always enjoyed those shows and it's sad to think we won't get to share a stage again.

    We wish you all the best and good luck with the whatever you do next.

    Much love from your friends

    eric euan

    xXx

  24. Best Jukebox in Aberdeen

    in Music Discussion

    Posted

    I concur

    That's a positive, surely? ;)

    I agree!

    Leon from eric euan.

    He he.

    My fave used to be King Tuts jukie. Piled with stuff that the bar staff like or bands that had played there through the years but to be honest the Moorings innovative Jukester, which is compiled in a similar manner beats it. That's not cause we're on it but because everytime I've been in there've been a whole bunch of little suprises come on and I've definetely expanded my cd collection as a result.

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