Steven Milne

DIRTY HEARTS CLUB :: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey peeps, Two quality bands coming up at the Dirty Hearts Club! KID CANAVERAL Edinburgh based band on the up and up. Kid Canaveral started properly in St Andrews, Fife in late 2003. They are David MacGregor (Voice & Guitar) originally from Glasgow, Kate Lazda (Voice & Guitar) from Reading, Rose McConnachie (Bass & Voice) from Glasgow, and Dan Sheehy (Drums) from Dublin. After a number of open stage nights, the band began to play at proper gigs, their first being an opening slot for King Creosote and the Fence Collective and Joy Zipper in May 2004. In the 18 months since they started playing together, they have released two EPs, both of which sold out, gained national radio airplay on more than one occasion, performed a live acoustic session for Star FM (St Andrews Radio) and have enjoyed gigging around Scotland, recently opening for KT Tunstall and once, even Tiffany... Now located in Edinburgh and St Andrews, Kid Canaveral are building on the energetic and vibrant live performances they are known for and have continued to bring them to a wider audience in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth and St Andrews, to some very impressed audiences, with aspirations to go even further afield. They play a mixture of Indiepop and Alternative rock. Let it pass was played on Vic Galloways BBC Radio Scotland show after winning a public vote in the summer of 2004. Tony Hancock won the BBC Radio 1 Session in Scotland demo derby the maximum 3 weeks in a row, the final week with a massive 73% of the public phone vote in November 2005. Live and Demo Reviews "The tunes are great...organic but powerful rock. They're definitely the next level up on the quality scale from the majority of local unsigned bands, and ought to become a live favourite for all those who can't be bothered with the massive impersonal outdoor concerts that are all you'll get from REM and the Pixies these days - Demo Review, Glasswerk.co.uk (Glasgow Site) "Edgy and imaginative guitar hooks, surely destined for beyond the indie disco and pub scene" The Saint "Kid Canaveral is an impressive band... [they have] found authenticity in using Scottish dialectical tones to give the grassroots edge...rounded and unpretentious. ...together, voice and band have a raw appeal uniquely fitting to the music, gritty hard Indie. Kid Canaveral have a lot of potential and ability. Overall: A solid night of charming earnest Indie-Rock!" - Live Review, 13th Note Cafe, Glasswerk.co.uk (Glasgow Site) 'Kid Canaveral are heading for the stars' - The St Andrews Citizen "Edgy, passionate and endearing the guys and gals from St Andrews' indie rock is highly impressive. Faulty leads, broken strings and general bad fortune don't hamper the 4-piece from bashing out a selection of bloody good tunes...'Second Time Around' is unforgettable, while 'Sweet Service' and 'Tony Hancock' are prime examples of front man Dave MacGregor's writing ability. Evocative lyrics, super indie guitars and some striking girl/guy vocal dynamics, 'the Kids really are alright'. - Jock Rock Live Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AND SUPPORTING BUT IN NO WAY LESS IMPORTANT... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLAMING KATY Early in the summer of 2005, Colonel Barrzo, formerly of Glasgow based power trioManganese, moves to the Granite City. Upon arrival he is inveigled into forming a new band with the artists formerly known as Sons of the Stage.... Aberdeen based band pitched between Jeff Buckley, Neil Young and the band. PLUS DHC DJs Nick and Steven till 2am ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 awesome bands, INDIE ROCKIN ELECTRO DISCO AFTER all for 3 entry see you thursdays FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS include the following bands very soon in your local favourite place to go on thursdays!: PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS, RUMBLESTRIPS, NEIL McSWEENEY AND THE GENTS LUXURY CAR, DOWN THE TINY STEPS ! THE ROMANCE PLUS ALL THE ACE LOCAL ACTS YOU CAN THINK OF!

kabump x

bump massive bumpness also , anyone going to kula shaker can come after for free and keep their night going into the wee hours!!! x

Hey peeps, Time once again for us to hold a bash at Drummonds which anyone and everyone is invited to! This time around we have support from an amazing trio of ace bands! the little kicks night :: CAFE DRUMMONDS ::SATURDAY 15th JULY :: 9pm plus: LORENZO SNOW COLLECTIVE One day some bloke thought hmmm. Around the same time another bloke was thinking Eh? Why doesnt this friggin thing. A man fell over. A girl said nice shoes. A guy sat in the bath imagining winning a gold medal in the pole vault. A friend of these people got on the phone and said What a load of. The result was Lorenzo Snow Collective. Yeeee Ha. AKA: local hereos folk tinged country blues pop sensations! c/w beards www.myspace.com/lorenzosnowcollective THE RUSHES Edinburgh band who play their own distinctive brand of indie/ disco / rock which has seen them featured in the NME and on Radio 1 in recent weeks! Regulars of Edinburghs "I fly Spitfires" night and recent labelmates on a split 7"inch with Copy Ha Ho. The band recently rocked the Dirty Hearts Club with one of the best sets since its beginning! www.myspace.com/therushes DRESDEN Keepin' the rock 'n' roll fires burnin' is thirsty work, so in these times of great drought where even a drop of musical sewerage is fought over and lapped up as if it is the very nectar of life itself, it is from the heavens that we have been sent a life giving monsoon. And that, brothers and sisters is Dresden. Glasgow based rock n roll!!! Think: MC5, Primal Scream, The Stooges, Sonic Youth, Public Image Ltd, Subway Sect, Gang of Four, Television, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Sex Pistols, Joy Division, The Up. www.myspace.com/dresdenmusic ------------------------------------------------------- 9pm - 3am 3 entry PLUS DIRTY HEARTS CLUB DJs till 3am should be a blast! x

Hey peeps, Two quality bands coming up in the lead up to TinthePark at the Dirty Hearts Club! And strangely enough, both have played a t the T-Break stage at the previous years festival! THE VERY The Very are Jake Miller and Robin Von Blitz and they late 2003 founded in Edinburgh .They have graced our fair city before at Go North but heres some more info on those who missed them first time around. The band have a residency at Edinburgh underground punk club "Goulag Beat", they have received radio play on Radio 1 aswell as done sessions for Radio Scotland. They have supported Mystery Jets, Clap your Hands Say Yeah, played TinthePark,IntheCity and appeared on Steve Lamacq's 6Music radio show. "DEFINETELY ONE TO LOOK OUT FOR",Sunday Mail "THE CAPITAL TWO PIECE PRODUCED THE KIND OF PERFORMANCE THAT MOST BANDS CAN ONLY DREAM Of AND CAME UP WITH THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF T IN THE PARK",Evening News "THE EDINBURGH DUO HAVE ALREADY CAUSED A STORM THROUGHOUT SCOTLAND WITH THEIR GUTSY ONSTAGE ANTICS",The Sun **** "EFFECTIVE TWO PRONGED ASAULT. THEY MAY MANAGE A FEW N.M.E COVERS AND BARROOM ROCKERS LIKE DANCEFLOOR HELL WILL MEAN THEY DESERVE IT MORE THAN MOST",The list **** "THRILLING DISCO PUNK AT BREAKNECK SPEED",Sunday Herald www.myspace.com/yesyesthevery ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AND SUPPORTING BUT IN NO WAY LESS IMPORTANT... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- V-2 SCHNEIDER (formerly THEE COMRADES) You will know them as Edinburghs Spitfire clubs regulars THEE COMRADES but alas they are changing theyre moniker and are now V-2 SCHNEIDER! (a david bowie b-side interestingly enough). Little is known of this new direction but THEE COMRADES are as follows and are top notch. If their previous from is anything to go on... The band have supported top names including The Kooks and El Presidente, and have shared stages with rising stars such as Clor, Young Knives, Kubichek!, Good Shoes and Envelopes. They recorded a live session for Radio 1, which aired on Vic Galloway's show. They also had their demo selected out of the mountain recieved by Steve Lamacq which was played on his show nationwide. In the next few months, Thee Comrades/V-2 Schneider will be playing a series of live shows around the country as well as heading in to the studio to record their debut single, which will be released on Spitfires Records. www.myspace.com/iflyspitfires www.myspace.com/theecomrades PLUS DHC DJs Nick and Steven till 2am ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 awesome bands, INDIE ROCKIN ELECTRO DISCO AFTER all for 3 entry see you thursdays FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS include the following bands very soon in your local favourite place to go on thursdays!: PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS, RUMBLESTRIPS, KID CANAVERAL, LUXURY CAR, DOWN THE TINY STEPS ! PLUS ALL THE ACE LOCAL ACTS YOU CAN THINK OF!

My mistake 3 entry!! x

hey guys after last weeks madness we have more ace music for your pleasure this week! The debut appearance at the club for both local acts, it should prove to be a cracker!!! AMBER LOCAL ACOUSTIC SINGER/SONGWRITER AMBER HAS BEEN GRACING NUMEROUS VENUES FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW WITH HER LAID-BACK BUT HEARTFELT STYLE. HAVING SHARED THE STAGE WITH THE LIKES OF ABERFELDY AND SPEEDWAY AS WELL AS PLAYING TO OVER 65,000 PEOPLE ON THE SAME BILL AS CHARLOTTE CHURCH OF ALL PEOPLE. EITHER ACOUSTICALLY OR WITH HER BAND AMBER WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE A BEAUTIFUL SET. MORE INFO HERE ::- WWW.MYSPACE.COM/AMBER_MUSIC PARITYS FALL HAVING SUPPORTED THE LIKES OF FORWARD, RUSSIA!, THE HEDRONS, AND KILL THE YOUNG, ABERDEEN BASED PARITYS FALL HAVE MADE QUITE THE NAME FOR THEMSELVES IN THE SHORT TIME SINCE THEY FORMED. WITH THOUGHTFUL LYRICAL STRUCTURE AND VIBRANT INSTRUMENTATION THIS THREE PIECE HOPE TO CREATE A BRAND NEW SOUND. COM E ALONG AND FIND OUT ALL ABOUT THEM. MORE INFO HERE ::- WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PARITYSFALL PLUS DHC DJs Nick and Steven till 2am ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 awesome bands, INDIE ROCKIN ELECTRO DISCO AFTER all for 4 entry see you thursdays FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS include the following bands very soon in your local favourite place to go on thursdays!: THEE COMRADES, THE VERY, RUMBLESTRIPS, KID CANAVERAL, LUXURY CAR, DOWN THE TINY STEPS ! PLUS ALL THE ACE LOCAL ACTS YOU CAN THINK OF! www.myspace.com/dirtyheartsclubsnafu

NME carrying ad this week also the View are reviewed in the Radar section, loads of Radio 1 mentions and Video about to go live on MTV2 in time for the snafu show i think...

dylan moran yeah i kno what you mean frosty (ps saw you coming into the hall but obviously couldnt get up and say hello) hope your good i think the mic thing annoyed him but he was still very funny. 2nd half better than first id say. Encore was bit brief. if you watch his dvd its pretty split between staright out gags in first half and his typical random mad humour in second. Last night was pretty much all mad humour and he made me laugh! Its probably the usual thing of artists and Aberdeen, its like they are kinda treating it like a warm up for somewhere else (i.e - morrissey not long ago). Still, I managed to see one of my favourite comedian / performers, got a good seat and he did an hour and a half which is pretty good and for 15! So im happy. Wasnt feeling so good today though after partying at Snafu afterwards.

tonight woo hoo!!!

31st August is a double bill with Copy Ha Ho and a support band which as far as i know is Q Without U However, Nick has been sorting out that one so I could be massively wrong (as usual) Im really looking forward to some of the gigs weve got and especially Copy HA Ho.Their new tracks are shit hot.

hey peeps, SPECIAL DHC night on the 22nd, posting now to give you slow-coaches heaps of notice:: ADVANCED TICKETS FROM EARL OF SANDWICH (TBC) Fresh from supporting both PRIMAL SCREAM and BABYSHAMBLES and the stage of Radio 1s big weekend... THE VIEW Modern rock n roll sensation. With an average age of 18 years, they have a surprising amount of great songs, differing styles, ability and class. Spotted after just their second original gig at the Doghouse, Dundee. The View signed up local label Two Thumbs for an EP and have since signed to uber-A&R James Endeacott (from Rough Trade's) new label 1965 records in a significant recording and publishing deal. Having already played support slots with the Proud Mary, Babyshambles, Primal Scream and the Undertones their live reputation just keeps growing. Should you get the chance to see or hear this band at a sell out local show near you, youll taste the hysteria. Work starts on their debut LP in the near future, produced by Owen Morris (Oasis) among others. Hear them on Radio 1 over next weeks on Jo Whiley and Zane Lowe and read their interview in the Fly June Edition (Levis Ones to Watch). There will also be a interview feature in the NME (out next week!). FOR MORE INFO: www.myspace.com/dryburgh --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT FROM: DRESDEN Keepin' the rock 'n' roll fires burnin' is thirsty work, so in these times of great drought where even a drop of musical sewerage is fought over and lapped up as if it is the very nectar of life itself, it is from the heavens that we have been sent a life giving monsoon. And that, brothers and sisters is Dresden. Glasgow based rock n roll!!! Think: MC5, Primal Scream, The Stooges, Sonic Youth, Public Image Ltd, Subway Sect, Gang of Four, Television, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Sex Pistols, Joy Division, The Up. www.myspace.com/dresdenmusic ---------------------------------------------------- PLUS DHC DJs Nick and Steven till 2am ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 awesome bands, INDIE ROCKIN ELECTRO DISCO AFTER all for 4 entry see you thursdays FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS include the following bands very soon in your local favourite place to go on thursdays!: THEE COMRADES, THE VERY, RUMBLESTRIPS, KID CANAVERAL, LUXURY CAR, DOWN THE TINY STEPS ! PLUS ALL THE ACE LOCAL ACTS YOU CAN THINK OF! www.myspace.com/dirtyheartsclubsnafu

hey peeps this week sees the debut Aberdeen appearance of a quality band from Teeside called THE CHAPMAN FAMILY as well as local heroes THE GARCIAS. THE CHAPMAN FAMILY indie / disco / punk / rock - 4piece Kingsley Chapman has all the Sisters of Mercy records. Lucy Chapman likes disco dancing. Paul Chapman likes the greatest hits of Poison and has been to see MC Hammer live. Phil Chapman has the first Strokes album and his girlfriend has the Killers album but his real love is drum n' bass The Chapman Family love you all. Honest. We do.. www.myspace.com/thechapmanfamily THE GARCIAS The Garcias formed in summer 2005 after discussing the best way to take over the world. The Garcias like to be influenced, mainly by cheap booze and women but also by other music; in particular Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and RHCP. The Garcias enjoy an upbeat indie/blues/rock sound. Dancing is good. You can hear some more tracks on our website www.thegarcias.co.uk 3 entry - plus DHC DJs till 2am AWESOME! I hear you say! see you thursday NEXT WEEK: THE VIEW supported by DRESDEN (see seperate post) FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS include the following bands very soon in your local favourite place to go on thursdays!: THEE COMRADES, THE VERY, RUMBLESTRIPS, KID CANAVERAL, LUXURY CAR, DOWN THE TINY STEPS ! PLUS ALL THE ACE LOCAL ACTS YOU CAN THINK OF! www.myspace.com/dirtyheartsclubsnafu

emergenza I think i speak for all the band when i say were not fans in any way of any pay to play setups but we didnt pay a fee to play emergenza (im not sure any band did?).We only managed to sell a handful of tickets but treated it as any other gig and went into it with an open mind. We had a tough night with regards to sound on stage and some technical problems(not attacking jenny in any way as she did great as always x , by this i mean pedal and amplifier problems) which hindered our enjoyment of the gig but although it wasnt our best gig (by far) i think our songs still came across well, the crowd reacted well to us with a good show of hands and we were very surprised but chuffed (as any band would be) to go through to the carling academy final. As far as we were concerned we were kinda fishes outta water (being an indiepop band at the end of a lot of heavier acts) but the positive thing for us was maybe a few people who saw us would be doing so for the first time and maybe like it. Weve never played with any of the other bands on a bill (apart from RHleft) so it was also good for us to see what the other bands are doing and play to a new crowd. All the other bands played well and put on a good show, particularly Right Hand Left who played a great set (and I get more into every time i see them), and we were very surprised to go through.

hey guys got some really really good out of town bands coming for july at the DHC (dirty hearts club) thursdays but would like to get some local supports!! any local bands wanting a wee slot at snafu in July get in touch by PMing me and can sort something out!

HEY PEEPS after last weeks mad needles party were keeping the ace bands coming with this weeks quality line up: THE COMMON REDSTARTS edinburgh based band whose rock n roll stylings have seen them get both radio 1 and Zane Lowe's approval of late. THE RUSHES Edinburgh band who play their own distinctive brand of indie/ disco / rock which has seen them featured in the NME and on Radio 1 in recent weeks! Plus DHC Djs Nick and Steve following till 2am All this for 3! We must be mad! Anyway, head on down and have a boogie! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE NITE / FOTOS AND UPCOMING NIGHTS: www.myspace.com/dirtyheartsclubsnafu UPCOMING SHOWS YOU SHOULD KEEP AN EAR OUT FOR ARE: June 15th The Garcias The Chapman Family June 22nd Dresden plus support June 29th Paritys Fall plus support July 6th Thee Comrades The Very AND AUGUST 10th - THE RUMBLESTRIPS!!! Tickets available soon

should be an ace night plus well be playing some ace tunes for folk to dance to afterwards!!!

friday looking forward to this night and well be playing accoustic for a change! the line up is ace too

this is going to be an awesome night and one i think people will regret not going to in 6months when they are much more well known!!! MSTRKRFT :: Tuesday 30th May :: Snafu - 18-05-2006 00:06 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RFR Promotions and Snafu present from Toronto, electro-punks MSTRKRFT! The duo who not only boast one half of the very fine Death From Above 1979 but have also been responsible for some amazing remixes of people such as Annie, The Kills, Buck 65, Nine Inch Nails and the incredible "2 More Years" remix by indie darlings Bloc Party. They have also just produced dancefloor gold in the form of "Easy Love", a vocoder based track the likes of which Daft Punk wish they'd written which has label mates Metric's "Monster Hospital" reworked by the MSTRKRFT duo of ALP and JFK on the flip. With a history in punk bands and a love of electro and house and a CV boasting solo production work for everyone from Jay-Z, Armand Van Helden to Blood, Sweat and Tears frontman David Clayton-Thomas so you can tell these guys have a diverse range of skills. Be there or don't say "....aww I wish I'd seen them" when they, and new album "The Looks" is released soon and they become even bigger. Both ALP and JFK will be djing in Snafu (1 Union St) on Tuesday 30th May, yes Tuesday, I know it's a week night but these guys don't come along very often. It will be on from 9pm - 2am and only 6/5 to come in. Advance tickets will be on sale soon. More info here http://www.myspace.com/mstrkrft and here http://www.clubsnafu.com As an added bonus, the night doubles as the launch of Snafu Mag Issue 9...and those lovely Bay Area folks at Skyy Vodka have given us a load of free booze. So for those with advance tickets, arrive early and claim your free martini. Choose from 5, including a Cosmopolitan and a Big Apple. Mmmm...

hey peeps this week at DHC ALL THE GIRLS perth/ glasgow based indie rock band currently getting much plaudits from those whove witnesses them live!! THE RAINBOW FAMILY glasgow based band who cant really be described!! think belle&sebastian, brian wilson,spiritualized and youd be about halfway there!!! 3 entry and DHC DJs till 2am c you there!!! REMEMBER TWO WEEKS IS NEEDLES SINGLE LAUNCH!!! DETAILS TO FOLLOW

yyys! aye, twas a grand gig. finishing with date with the night was pretty mental and although i know bugger all of the new stuff, it all sounded good to me!

bump bump bump and gig pick of the week in the herald i may add!!!

hey peeps! this week we have the following delights for your musical tastes: miss amy sawers (with band) babygod (glasgow) followed by DHC DJs till 2am 3 entry after 10pm for more info: www.myspace/dirtyheartsclubsnafu

dhc after dirty hearts club @ snafu after!!!!! indie / rock tunes till late!!!! see you there lets hope abi zuton appears!!!

hey peeps this week: ghost of bongo the shakes DHC DJS till 2am so whether you are at go north or la Zutons gig! come down after!!! cheers again