Archive News From The Blast
Saturday
29/06/2002 New
Logo Arrives
The
eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed a new design logo creeping into
our flyers etc over recent weeks. This is the new BLAST logo and the site
will shortly be changed to reflect it. The reason for the change was
partly symbolic to mark the transformation of the band from purely covers
to a mix of standards and originals. It is intended to be a design that is
simpler to translate onto back drops and T-Shirts etc.
The
old logo has served us well and will be retired gracefully to a seaside
location where it can run free and live out the rest of it's days in peace
(honest).
Saturday
29/06/2002 Good
Night at The White Hart
As
is customary a great night was had by all at The White Hart last Friday.
The occasion this time was the Friday night of The Pissed and Confused
Motor Cycle Club rally. Thanks to the P&C and all the other clubs for
making the night a lot of fun and respect as ever to our Dirty Doz mates
Redemption and SMO.
Saturday
29/06/2002 And
The Gig List Keeps Growing ....
A
couple of new dates have been added to the list at The Amersham Arms in
New Cross and Pam's Bar in Brentwood. We won't be running a coach to New
Cross as the administration of having 2 coach trips running simultaneously
is too much. However we would like to take some people so if you fancy
that one let us know and we'll sort out a way to get you there. Pam's bar
is a couple of days after the half moon gig but it will be a different
show being a 2 setters mixing covers and originals. A concessionary rate
for the Pam's gig will be available for anyone who attends the Half Moon -
please keep hold of your ticket stubs
Tuesday
25/06/2002 All
Original Shows On The Way
As
part of our continued diversification into original material, two of our
upcoming shows at The Portland in Cambridge and The Half Moon in Putney
will feature us playing sets composed entirely of BLAST originals.
This
doesn't mean we have turned our back on covers rather that we will
continue to do both in varying proportions for the time being, depending
on the gig. Long term we believe our future is with the self penned
material and we hope you will all become as familiar with them as your
current favorite standards.
Tuesday
25/06/2002 Cambridge
Portland Added To Gig List
The
recent rush of activity by the Aphrodite promotion team has seen another
gig added to the ever expanding roster. Venue this time is The Portland in
Cambridge on Monday 22nd July and we will be playing around 8:30 so don't
be late. This is a new band night with 2 other acts playing after us and
admission is just £2.50.
Saturday
22/06/2002 BLAST
To Play Half Moon
Excellent
news just in is the The BLAST have secured a gig at the legendary Half
Moon in Putney. This is one of the longest established venues in London
and has seen bands such as The Stones, The Who and U2 grace its stage on
the way to stardom.
The
gig will be held on Wednesday 31st July and there will be 2 other bands on
the bill. In order to secure a decent following we are running a coach to
the venue. Cost will be just £10 and that includes the return coach trip
from Chelmsford and entrance to the venue. Tickets are on a first come
first serve basis so get in quick. Contact can be via e-mail or see us
directly at any of our gigs.
Saturday
22/06/2002 BLAST
Off - The Official News Letter
Karen
Tucker who is currently involved in the promotion of all BLAST activities
has decided to put together a monthly news letter for informing people
(including some of the band) of what events are occurring in the near
future.
A
mailing list is being set up and if you want to receive a regular copy of
a slightly less than reverend review of all things BLAST then send her an
e-mail to the link below - or sign the guest book there's loads of space
honest.
glitterplanet33@hotmail.com
Thursday
13/06/2002 Move
Over The Osbournes
Expect
to hear quite a bit from The BLAST in the coming months as Karen Tucker
wife of bass player John has been persuaded to take an active interest in
band affairs. Promoters etc everywhere you have been warned we are on our
way.
Thursday
13/06/2002 New
Gigs
Things
have been happening on the gig front lately with 3 new dates announced at
the Army & Navy, club Riga and the Bird In Hand. See gig guide for
details.
Thursday
13/06/2002 A&N
Goldfest Thanks
Big
thank you to everyone who turned up to watch these recent gigs, your
continued support is vital to us.
Wednesday
29/05/2002 The
CD Is Here !!!!
People
thought it was just a rumor but no the Blast CD has arrived. Chase Away
The Rain is the self penned title track of this mini album with 4 cover
tracks of Dazed & Confused, Ain't no love, Paradise City and Black
magic woman. Cost is just £3.00 and it will be on sale at all Blast gigs
from Friday or from The White Hart in Little Waltham. Alternatively
contact us via this site if you want a copy (Add 50p for post &
packing).
Wednesday
29/05/2002 Goldfest
2002
Monday
3rd June is the date for Goldfest 2002 potentially the largest festival in
the history of music. Ok so maybe I'm over elaborating a little but it's
going to be a good one. Spectacular weather has been ordered for the day,
the organisation and sound quality will be better than Ozzfest (not very
difficult) and the line up is better than V2002 (again not much of a
challenge but you can only beat what's put in front of you). If you still
need convincing it's absolutely free. Confirmed line up beginning at 1pm
includes 3-2 Blues, Bullet, Redemption, Double Cross, Electric Sky, Six
Months On, Freddie Collins and finally us at around 9:30.
Wednesday
29/05/2002 Army
& Navy This Friday
Just
2 days away folks and the dirty dozen ride again. Doors open at 8:00 and
the music starts at 8:15 so don't be late. Admission is a paltry £3.00
Sunday
24/02/2002 Recording
Resumes
The
demo recording with a gestation period to rival an elephant has taken a
few steps closer to completion this week with a couple of sessions putting
the finishing touches to guitar and vocal tracks. The product should see
release prior to the Club Riga gig on April 26th.
Sunday
24/02/2002 'GoldFest'
Preparations Underway
Preparations
are underway for the June 'GoldFest' a charity event to commemorate the
royal golden jubilee. Bands so far confirmed include The BLAST,
Redemption, Six Months On, Electric Sky, Hokus and Swine
Fever.
Sunday
24/02/2002 Army
& Navy Confirmed
The
dirty dozen return date at the Army and Navy Chelmsford has been confirmed
for Friday 31st May. Thanks to Sean the promoter for mentioning last times
event in his promoters diary and let's hope we can impress him further
next time.
Saturday
16/02/2002 Army
& Navy
A
provisional date of Friday 31st May has been set for the second appearance
of the dirty dozen at the Army & Navy in Chelmsford. Featuring
ourselves along with Redemption and Six Months On, the last time we pulled
in 200 people so let's try and top it this time and absolutely pack the
place. Watch this space for confirmation.
Saturday
16/02/2002 The
GoldFest
Preparations
are underway for an all day bash to celebrate the queens golden jubilee
this June. Dubbed the 'GoldFest' it will feature local bands all day among
other attractions and should be a good day out.
Saturday
16/02/2002 Blastrock
Is Here
After
a long period of deliberation the fun area of the site has been posted.
Known as the Blastrock it is a place for all bits and pieces, none of them
serious. Hope you like it.
Tuesday
05/02/2002 A&N
2 ?
Hot
off the press today negotiations are underway for a return of the 3 band
show to the Army & Navy in Chelmsford. Provisional date for this is in
May but watch this space. It won't be free this time - we have to eat as
well you know - but we can promise superb value for money.
Tuesday
05/02/2002 And
Back To The Studio
The
seemingly never ending saga of the BLAST demo should take another step
forward in the near future. Hard to believe we started it last June it
better be worth the wait.
Tuesday
05/02/2002 Rocking
Night At Tollsbury
Many
thanks to the people of Tollsbury for making us welcome at the private
birthday bash we played last Saturday. Great venue good fun and hello to
our new mates 'Swine Fever' who really rocked the joint as well. There's a
few pictures of the show in the photo gallery for anyone who's interested
including a rare shot of the Fender bass in action after yet another
Rotosound string bit the dust on the Overwater (only a week old as well
they must be making them softer)
Saturday
26/01/2002 Pix
At Last
As
promised earlier in the week the photos from the recent A&N gig can
now be seen in photo gallery 2.
Wednesday
23/01/2002 Photos
and Stuff
About
time we put up some new live photos of the band (dinosaurs still roamed
the earth when we posted the last lot) and later this week a few shot from
the recent Army and Navy gig will be added.
Wednesday
23/01/2002 New
Gig Added
Big
thanks to the reverend for putting us onto a new gig in Tollsbury on
Saturday February 2nd. Think it's a private bash but if you want to come
along contact us and we'll find out if it's possible.
Sunday
13/01/2002 So
Why Did The Bass Player Fall Over
Anyone
watching the BLAST set on Friday could hardly fail to notice the bass
player stumbling sideways at the end of the set and crashing into the
microphone. So was he drunk, overcome with emotion or what ? In fact he
shouted so loud over the final chords of the set that oxygen starvation
set in leading to light headedness at which point the weight of the bass
guitar caused overbalancing and the resultant unplanned stage dive into
the microphone. Now who says we don't suffer for our art.
Sunday
13/01/2002 Big
Night At The A & N
Thanks
to everyone who turned up last Friday making the 3 band night at the Army
and Navy a big success.
We had a great time and congratulations must go to our fellow acts 'Six
Months On' and 'Redemption' for both excellent sets and contributing to a
slick professional show. Squeezing three bands all playing full albeit
shortened sets into a normal pub evening was no mean feat requiring a lot
of co-operation from everyone.
Wednesday
09/01/2002 Media
Frenzy
Friday
the 11ths Army and Navy bash is advertised in several places including a
week long campaign on Chelmer FM (107.7), The Essex Chronicle (Thursday 10th)
and the BBC Essex On Line Gig Guide. Here’s hoping that this will be a
big one to start the year with.
Wednesday
09/01/2002 2002
Greetings And All That
And
a happy new year to all our friends. After a relatively quiet period at
the end of 2001 this year starts with a bang at the Army and Navy on
Friday 11th Jan. This is the latest collaborative event with
Six Months On and Redemption collectively termed ‘the (down and) dirty
dozen – which is something of a misnomer as there’s only 11 of us in
the three bands but it sounded good so what the hell. The doors open at
7:30 with the music starting just after 8. It’s a triple headline event
meaning that each band plays for the same amount of time (40 mins) and
this time is our turn to open proceedings so don’t be late or you’ll
miss us. As a final incentive if a night of rock from 3 quality bands
isn’t enough, the event is completely free. In a special one off gesture
the venue has allowed us to waive the usual admission fee to try and get
more bodies through the door.
Wednesday
09/01/2002 Case
Of The Missing Sounds
So
what happened to the recording we spoke about back in the summer. Well
it’s still under construction as things have dragged on a bit with
equipment and personnel unavailability coupled with the usual financial
juggling causing things to be put back a bit. However the product should
surface shortly (honest) watch this space.
Wednesday
09/01/2002
A
New Direction
Not
so much a new direction as an enhancement, we have discovered the joys of
banging out our own stuff. Five self penned tunes are now in the
repertoire with more in the pipeline and several of these will be aired at
the forthcoming Army and Navy gig. This doesn’t mean we’re abandoning
our classic rock roots however and cover songs will remain an integral
part of The BLAST set-up for the foreseeable future. Having a set of our
own material in addition to personal satisfaction gives us additional
options regarding venues we can play at.
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