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  7. Matanuska, Engraved, Splinterfest, Depth Charge @ CAFE DRUMMONDS Wed 29th June

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  15. tunnels and drummonds gigs

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    Hey,

    I just think if The Moorings format was followed, it would be a bit more successful. The Moorings organise bands months in advance and produce quality posters that look really cool and are plastered eveywhere.

    Drummonds is in an ideal location for bands, so it could clearly capitalise on this location and make more money. Its disappointing, if it is true, to hear that people can walk in free. Thats piss poor management and can be sorted.

    Tunnels is in a really shit location therefore NEEDS TO BE advertised otherwise noone will know apart from the bands and ppl who visit aberdeen music will turn up.

    Easy for me to say, i dont have to organise this, but I do practise with my band all the time so it is miles better knowing who your playing with and having an idea if it will be busy. Pretty much 75% time i know a drummonds or tunnels gig will be dead, but its really good fun playing live and great practise and i enjoy seeing other bands so its cool i guess.

    Also Drummonds and Tunnels need a maintenance guy for the drums just to keep on top of tuning, heads, the actual gear, simple things like, cymbal sleeves to protect (expensive) cymbals, and then to recommend if new equipment is needed. I dont know who does the moorings, but that kit seems to be in a stable condition everytime so its obviously looked after to a degree - good work. maybe employ this person?!

    Anyway, thats my rant.

    Doug

  17. Debassed , eternal idol , death watch , matanuska @ tunnels

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    yeah it was a good night, and so glad to finally get playing with similar style muscians!!!

    i initially thought deathwatch werent my cup o tea but by final song i was well impressed, really liked that sound then bassist and guitarist were getting, not sure if thats the "epic" song your talking about but certainly sounded it.

    eternal idol were as kickass as i remember (think we played few months back in cafe drummonds?) anyway yeah u's are very entertaining to watch also, good stage presence!

    unfort i cudnt stay around to see last act. sorry dudes.

  23. Healthy Minds Collapse at Tunnels 02/09/09

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    Hey min, yeah they were mint!

    Aye maybe I was a bit harsh there, its only from my experiences there though. Im not sure who was promoting it. The only reason I noticed they were playing is coz I was checking my band was advertised (for tonight) and a noticed them, ma flatmate kens them cause o the Fife connection so it was luck really. So saying that I have seen the flyers in Cappy Toms since aswell.

    Whits best nights to play in aberdeen? Iguess once the students are back things will get busier midweek too.

  24. Healthy Minds Collapse at Tunnels 02/09/09

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    Healthy Minds Collapse (HMC), fae Fife and fresh from their appearances at T in the Park and Wickerman Festival, stopped by Aberdeen last night on their current tour. They had to play to a (typically) disappointing crowd size at Tunnels, but put on a full on blistering and sweaty performance. This was the first time id seen them and they manage to generate an amazingingly vast rock sound for a 3-peice, with the guitar and vocals being complimented spot on by the meaty sounding drums and bass. 8-)

    If only there was more bands in Abdn that sound like that! Check them out here before they do it massive!

    http://www.myspace.com/healthymindscollapse

    Apologies to support bands, who I did not manage to catch. If anyone did, post reviews here.

    Doug

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