Graeme Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 interesting music promotions presentThe Hazey Janes+Le Reno Amps+The VandelaysThursday 2nd February, The Tunnels-Aberdeen, Entry 5, Doors 8pm, Phone (01224) 211121The Hazey JanesDundee - once famed for jute, jam and journalism is also home to the jangly pop melodies of The Hazey Janes. After the well-deserved praise and attention heaped on their eponymous mini-album in 2004, the Scottish quartet escaped the Caledonian rain and absconded to Spain. The Hazey Janes' first full-length LP Hotel Radio was recorded at the studios of legendary Spanish producer Paco Loco (Josh Rouse/Golden Smog) in Cadiz; a world away from dreich Dundee and the dull tenement flats where the songs were conceived. Fuelled by the unrelenting Andalucian sun, the band expanded their sound with the addition of more pedal-steel guitar, viola, banjo and melodica. Acknowledging both the past and the present, the resultant record is packed with life-affirming, driven pop (Your Enemy/Don't Look Away) and breezy Americana (Always There/Step Into The Country). Swooping and soaring with trademark Hazey Janes harmonies, Hotel Radio still makes room for the melancholic melodies of This Place Is Just Not My Kind and Katie Goes.Some big names from the alt-country scene passed by the studios including Gary Louris (The Jayhawks) who provided backing vocals (Baby Tell Me) and Sara Lee Guthrie who lent an ear. Hotel Radio was mixed by the esteemed John Agnello (Patti Smith /Dinosaur Jr./The Kills) and mastered by Greg Calbi in New York.The Hazey Janes will be on tour to promote the record.www.thehazeyjanes.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Cat Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 My uncle used to live in Forfar and is apprently a close friend of their manager. He said he would pass on a demo but I haven't seen him for a while so I never gave him one to pass on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Some of you may know that Le Reno Amps recently played their first gig with a bass guitarist and drummer. This may become a regular feature. Tonight however its just the the loveable twosome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Some of you may know that Le Reno Amps recently played their first gig with a bass guitarist and drummer. This may become a regular feature. Tonight however its just the the loveable twosome.Tonight? It's Thursday right?I was at the Stereo gig where they first played as a four-piece as my mate is drumming. Sounded pretty good, although I do like them on their own as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Tonight? It's Thursday right?I was at the Stereo gig where they first played as a four-piece as my mate is drumming. Sounded pretty good' date=' although I do like them on their own as well.[/quote']Yeah, I meant tonight, as in Thursday night. I think they're scared to try the four-piece in Aberdeen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Sunday Mail Reviewhttp://www.sundaymail.co.uk/entertainment/sevendays/tm_objectid=16640037%26method=full%26siteid=64736-name_page.htmlHAZEY JANES - HOTEL RADIO *****This album is just what you need to brighten up a dull winter day. It's upbeat, melodic, country-pop mixed up with power punk. Think The Thrills, The Magic Numbers, The Beach Boys and Teenage Fanclub. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that it was conceived in Dundee. But the band - Andrew Mitchell, Alice Marra, Matthew Marra and Liam Brennan - did escape to Spain for the recording. Immersed in country is the lovelorn Moanin' Face, about the tiredness of worn-out relationships, while the upbeat Step Into The Country makes you want to do just that. A heartwarming, cheerful album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/entertainment/sevendays/tm_objectid=16640037%26method=full%26siteid=64736-name_page.htmlHAZEY JANES - HOTEL RADIO *****This album is just what you need to brighten up a dull winter day. It's upbeat' date=' melodic, country-pop mixed up with power punk. Think The Thrills, The Magic Numbers, The Beach Boys and Teenage Fanclub. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that it was conceived in Dundee. But the band - Andrew Mitchell, Alice Marra, Matthew Marra and Liam Brennan - did escape to Spain for the recording. Immersed in country is the lovelorn Moanin' Face, about the tiredness of worn-out relationships, while the upbeat Step Into The Country makes you want to do just that. A heartwarming, cheerful album.[/quote']thank you & just a reminder, its tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Just for fun. I'm having a competition. Send me a PM saying what the connection between The Hazey Janes and my Avatar is before 4pm and one lucky winner (drawn from an imaginary hat) will gain free entry. The winner will be informed before 5pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careering Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Just for fun. I'm having a competition. Send me a PM saying what the connection between The Hazey Janes and my Avatar is before 4pm and one lucky winner (drawn from an imaginary hat) will gain free entry. The winner will be informed before 5pm.its fairly obviously your real life picture & your Jane in the Hazey Janestherefore crossdressingis the answer :laughing: :laughing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Cat Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Who's the guy in your avatar? Is he Greek by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 The winner has been informed. I'm impressed by those that knew the answer. For those that didn't. My Avatar is the very Scottish, none cross dressing Michael Marra, father of Matthew and Alice from The Hazey Janes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careering Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 nah youve mixed your avatars up, its midge ure surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 nah youve mixed your avatars up' date=' its midge ure surely[/quote']It could be couldn't it. Midge however hasn't written any songs which come anywhere close to those written by Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 The winner has been informed. I'm impressed by those that knew the answer. For those that didn't. My Avatar is the very Scottish' date=' none cross dressing Michael Marra, father of Matthew and Alice from The Hazey Janes.[/quote']Thanks to Graeme and Mike for my free entry Nice to meet you guys in the flesh.Gig was great and The Hazey Janes impressed me more than I thought they would. I'll have to give their CD a spin later on. The Amps were, as always, marvellous and my first time seeing The Vandelays gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.Top night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 The winner has been informed. I'm impressed by those that knew the answer. For those that didn't. My Avatar is the very Scottish' date=' none cross dressing Michael Marra, father of Matthew and Alice from The Hazey Janes.[/quote']A little bird tells me that Marra is appearing in a play up here. Any more info Graeme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 A little bird tells me that Marra is appearing in a play up here. Any more info Graeme?Yes he is' date=' as part of the events to launch The National Theatre Of Scotland. More info here [url']http://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/content/home_aberdeen.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Really enjoyed all the bands last night on what was my first ever visit to the tunnels - what a fantastic venue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 A great gig last night, The Hazey Janes were fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 A great gig last night' date=' The Hazey Janes were fantastic.[/quote']a fantastic tight professional 4piece unit that seem to be telepathic but influenced by obvious ref points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickle Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Had an excellent night last night, all three bands very enjoyable.Keep em coming IMPxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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