Terrapin Trainstation – One night only

Some may know, some may not – Terrapin Trainstation split in October 2008 as many things just weren’t working out and Sean Grant, our lead guitarist, had founded a new band called Buick Mckane who are now doing really quite well. In fact, they have just released a ‘double a-side’ single (Sitting In The Rain In My Car and Quentin DeVice) which is now available on iTunes.

I’m aware I’ve left it quite late to blog here but we’re doing a one off gig tomorrow night at The Dolphin in Bletchley. It’s on the corner where Whaddon Way meets Melrose Avenue.

The Dolphin
Whaddon Way
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
MK3 7JZ

We’re really looking forward to playing and, even more so, seeing some of the regular attendees we were so lucky to have! Free entry, turn up from 8

Keeping busy

I might confess my solo EP has gone on hold. Surprise, surprise. I am still alive and pluckin’ though…

John Seaton and Arun Entwistle have kindly invited me into their band ‘Hidden Image’. Things have been going really well. We’re currently recording a new EP which is turning out to be good fun, and hard work, and the plan is to make it an ‘official’ release rather than another demo. The track listing has not yet been decided, instead we’re recording seven/eight tracks and will pick the top four/five. We’ll keep you up-to-date with that! For now, you can hear previous demo tracks at : www.myspace.com/hiddenimagemusic

This would be as good a time as any to mention we’ll be kicking off ‘Stony Live’ on the 6th June at The White Horse in Stony Stratford. It’s going to be a lovely gig! I’ll update with address/entry cost, shortly.

Terrapin Trainstation in London!

Tomorrow night, Tuesday 15th April, we’ll be playing at The Hope & Anchor in Islington. The other bands on the line-up are The Furbelows, The Wutars, and Geisha. Entry is £5. We’ve never played there before, but from the photos on the website, it looks like a nice, intimate venue.

Hope and Anchor
207 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1.

Nearest Tube: Highbury and Islington (Victoria Line and BR)

Bus Routes: 4, 19, 30, 43, 271, 277

Last night, we played an acoustic set at The Dolphin in Bletchley, which we recorded to use as b-sides for our various singles to come, so perhaps you’ll hear one or two of those songs if you buy our single that comes out on the 27th April! The launch gig is at The Pitz (woughton centre) in Milton Keynes, with The Shapes, and the New Cassettes as supports. It’s going to be a crazy crazy night and shall be the first opportunity for anyone to get their paws on the single, ‘Tell Me Why’.

Last night, I also heard some of the initial mixes for the album, and oh my, the guys at Liquid Studio are busting their back sides making it sounds preeeetty special… My favourite so far is ‘Can’t Go Back’, one of our older tracks but the ending is just so huge, and epic!

Join us on the Warwick Forum!

 The Warwick.de Forum is almost certainly the most friendly and most informative I’ve ever been to. There’s no stiff competition between members, no boasting about skills/equipment, just high spirits and the common interest of bass playing and music.

Whether you own a Warwick bass or not [ though you should...! ], if you admire them or just want to talk music… there’s going to be something to keep you interested, so come sign up!

Gigs this week…

Tomorrow night, Tuesday 1st April, I will be playing a solo set at Stantonbury Theatre (Milton Keynes). If by any chance any of you reading would like to show up, I suggest you make an appearance about 7:30pm to get a seat.

It’s a nice little theatre actually. I’ve played there once or twice before, but never as a solo bass act. Big stage for one tiny person, but should be quite comfortable in terms of stage monitoring and being able to hear myself. Niiiice.

Friday 4th April, I’ll be playing at the British Legion in Newport Pagnell, also in Milton Keynes. I know that this one for sure is free entry, and shall be open for all you peoples at 7:30pm. Friendly pub, and the locals do love their live music.

Sunday 6th April, is a Terrapin Trainstation gig at Club Life, (Sheep Street, Wellingborough). Doors open at 8 o’clock, and there’ll be two other bands and a DJ.

Gig review from March 16th Solo Bass Night

Attempt number infinity at trying to use blogging for a less casual and more useful purpose.

 So, now is a good a time as any to link you up the review by Craig Short of MK music e-zine, Ampjam.net.

 The gig was at The Dolphin, in Bletchley with myself, Yolanda Charles, and Steve Lawson on the line up. For a solo bass night, the turn out was pretty huge. Steve and Yolanda seemed to enjoy it, as did Lobelia (who took to the stage with Steve to play some tunes. Was a real pleasure to meet her and hear her play again. Be SURE to check out the stuff she does with Steve like ‘Happy live in Nebraska’, it’s one of the most unique and incredible things you’ll ever hear. Message them about the 5 track EP…)

 We managed to pull a crowd from afar too… with two people coming from Wales, and two from Bristol, I’d say we did quite well!

Everyone looks forwarding to doing it again some time, so, watch this space for a future date! :)