Jamie-Goatboy

Cheers for the info and help guys, I'm sure I'll enjoy it, I was down scoping out the place and the locals seem really helpful and friendly. Let two years of drunken debauchery commence! Ah I probably should actually do some studying though!

Thanks, any other hints about nice areas for flats or decent part time work? Cheers.

Hey I'm heading down to Ayr for Uni in September, ws just wondering if anyone knew anything about the local music scene down there, places to go/avoid etc. (Please don't put Ayr itself!!) Cheers:up:!!

Hey thanks to all the acts who got in touch about playing the July Sessions, we have our line-up complete and I'll be posting it shortly. anyone interested playing Augusts sessions give me a shout! Incidentally the August sessions will be my last, before I head off to Ayr for Uni, not to worry though the Sunday Sessions will continue in someone's (yet to be confirmed) capable hands. I would just like to thank all the acts who have played the Sessions over the last few months and helped to make the night what it is, and just hope with your help that it continues to grow as an event. Cheers!

the worst thing about aberdeen is the aberdonians themselves. No amount of nice restaurants, art centers, shift in the quality of the nightlife etc is going to change the fact that aberdonians are largely ignorant racist smallminded uneducated materialistic shallow barely human scumbags, most of whom have practicaly given up language and reverted to communicating with each other through animalistic grunts and violence, and none of whom can actually think for themselves to any extent that might differentiate them from any of the other mindless plebs that live here. The funny thing is a lot of these worthless homunculi actually believe they are middle class, because they live in a semi detached house and drive a modestly expensive car.

I'm moving away in the near future, and it will be the best thing I've ever done.

Why Mr Pot, pray tell why you call me black???? This paragraph itself smacks of small mindedness, ignorance, sweeping generalisations and dare I say it racism are you Aberdonian yourself and suffering from some bizaare form of self loathing? Are you one of those Emo's??

true, but there's a shit load of amazing arts + creativity already happening in aberdeen + area.. but sometimes hard to source where n when it's on...

so yes, while it shouldn't just be the answer 'to move forward' it will undoubtedly become the epi-centre for artists + creatives to have a real voice in abz... and attract newcomers to sectors they didn't realise they had the opportunity to explore.. all through a cutting edge building a mere 2hrs from the might of the central belt and the possible tourism benefits

with peacock currently hidden away behind the drunks of the castlegate.. and the stoic old-school arts centre hardly inspiring folk to get creative (with all the facilities it + other locations already offer) it is an amazing opportunity for aberdeen to take the arts forward with confidence, and most importantly, retain the skilled graduating talent that mostly seem set to head for pastures down south.. and who could previously blame them

dundee's DCA took art to the masses and the simmering talent came out in force..

ps.. project slogan has just opened new premises on langstane pl

pss. there should be an arts thread in this forum

psss. the skinny launches here soon which will hopefully give a greater voice to music, arts, comedy etc

pssss.. dr lecter has sipped chianti with the finest 'bodies' in europe but hasn't given up hope of ABZ coming good... just look at the opportunities and professionalism the skate park has given to many young riders

Thanks for that Dr Lecter, I was going to reply but I feared being drowned out by talk of who bakes the best loaf (when we all know it's that small child in the Hovis advert ... sexually abused though he may be the boy can bake!) I completely agree about the arts forum and good to hear about the skinny the List are also starting a section dedicated to Aberdeen in the near future (further gossip from the networking event). To reply to the quote I completely agree with him that we should not wait around for the Peacock art centre to become our saviour as it were, I happen to agree with you (Dr Lecter) that Aberdeen has a great Artistic community the problem is that it's too disjointed at the moment, this is where the Peacock centre can help. Until then I believe the only way forward is to 'talk about it!' without communication we won't get anywhere. I would recommend any and all who are interested, to join creative cultures scotland (google it!), and head along to the next netwoking event, it may be of some interest! The Free vino and food are a pretty good incentive to head along as well!

Heres a link to the plans for the new centre.

Plans for new Centre for Contemporary Art take a step forward - Peacock Visual Arts :: 01224 639539 ::

The big problem with Aberdeen as I see it, is the lack of communication between the different sectors of the artistic community. I was recently at the Creative Cultures Scotland Networking night, I was speaking to the guys from Peacocks Visual Arts Centre and there plans for the new Art centre on Union Terrace garden look pretty awesome, they see it as a sort of creative Hub for aberdeen with bands playing (did I mention the seven bars yet!!) artists, plays and all sorts going on. My belief is that the arts sector holds the key for Aberdeen moving forward as a city (the oil is going give it fifty years or so!), unfortunately the council are having some difficulties (understatement of the century), but i was speaknig to the guy in charge of grants for the creative sector and the funding is still there for projects you just have to be a little bit more creative about how you apply for it. I guess what I'm trying to say is that Aberdeen can be as good or as bad as you choose to make it, the choice is really up to you whether you want to put the effort in. But I reckon the new Union Terrace Arts Centre is definately a step in the right direction. F.Y.I they have currently raised 10 mil for the project they still require another 4 mill , so dig deep lads! Haha!

Whatever happened to people wearing baseball caps backwards? Ah those were the days, You knew you were home with the downies when you did a 180 wit ya cap! Good Times!

Standing in doors is a fire safety risk.

Genius!!

Hey we are looking for bands up for playing a half hour set for a Fundraiser in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on July the 27th at the Tunnels (Tunnel 1). If you fancy playing PM me. Cheers, Jamie

I take it Halloween will be a blast at Moshulu this year! I can just see it ....... Bouncer-" You'll have to take your costume off before you come in, we have to identify you" Punter-"But I'm Optimus Prime...???" Ah the joys!!

Have you guys got a myspace?

Cool cheers for that chris.

So come on people who's up for the 20th of July's sessions?????

Not able to do wednesday myself but could point you in the direction of a few acoustic acts who might be up for this. Claire and I would be up for doing it at some point.

Where abouts is the bar?? City Centre? What are the locals like?

Hey guys thanks for all who have been in touch so far, we still have a few slots to fill for the 20th of July if anyone's interested in playing? Just PM me and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Cheers.

I'm up for a game as a ringer or possibly get the boys from Cellar 35 down for a game if that's any use! I used to be a left back for Ladser now I probably should be!

Hey yeah your just best to give Dave a ring at the bar or you can contact them through Myspace or Bebo respectively. Prob easier and quicker to phone the bar though, the number is 01224 640 483.

Big thanks to all who came along last night! It was a great night! Anyone up for playing in July's Sunday Sessions?

I know if it's anything like the last one it should be cracking fun!! Everyone should at least come down and check it out ....... It's free entry what have you got to lose!!

The Sunday Session's @ Cellar 35

Come along to see the Cellar 35 Sunday Sessions (16:00 - 22:00)

The perfect Cure for the Sunday Blues.... Sunday papers/Board Games and some awesome performers....

Hosted and Organised by Jamie Rodden and Claire Hamilton (Clear and Bright Records)

16:20 - 16:50 - Claire Hamilton

17:00 - 17:20 - Sal Paradise

17:30 - 18:00 - Bitz N Bobz

18:15 - 18:45 - Fiona Keenan

19:00 - 19:30 - Kathy Shanks

20:00 - 20:30 - Paul (Onion Terror)

20:45 - 21:15 - Steve Winton

21:30 - 22:00 - Estrella

(this is in no way in collaboration with Original FM)

A big thanks to all who got in touch for this months Sunday Sessions, unfortunately we have all of our acts for Junes session I will be posting the acts and times on the 'What's on' shortly. If you haven't played yet, do not dismay we have July's Sunday Session to look forward to with a whole new line up. So if your interested in playing pleae get in touch. Also if you have any ideas on improving the Sessions drop me a PM.

Hope to see you all on Sunday!

Cheers

Jamie

Thanks

Thanks to everyone who came along to the first Sunday Sessions at Cellar 35 yesterday.

We'll be in touch to all who got in touch about playing June's gig very soon.

Let's hope we can make the next one just as successful and make this a regular feature! Thanks again.

The Ultimate Cure for a Sunday Hangover!!

Sunday Papers, Board Games and some awesome acoustic acts!!

Jamie Rodden/Claire Hamilton

Rob Nemo

Onion Terror

Emma Clifford/John Phethean

Steve Milne (from the Little Kicks)

Maria Hall

Steve Winton (from Kashmir Red)

Come along at 16:00 - 22:00.......