Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 Having not got the chance to see reggae-punk legends Inner Terrestrials all year I was seriously looking forward to this gig but was seriously pissed off when an instrumental prog-rock band was penned in … [Read more...] about INNER TERRESTRIALS + ED ACHE + STATE OF URGENCY @ STEAMBOAT TAVERN – 21/11/08
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RED FLAG 77 @ THE ROYAL OAK – 14/11/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 The chance to see the flag for free usually only comes around once a year so I was expecting to see a good crowd when I arrived at the Royal Oak. I was not disappointed. The pub was pretty much packed out … [Read more...] about RED FLAG 77 @ THE ROYAL OAK – 14/11/08
BEEBA @ MCGINTY’S BLUE ROOM – 7/11/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 Drum n bass/rock crossover solo artist BEEBA has been quietly working away in the background of the Ipswich music scene for ages now, building up a following gig by gig, and it seems to have paid off. The … [Read more...] about BEEBA @ MCGINTY’S BLUE ROOM – 7/11/08
THE PHANTOM PLAYERS @ THE SWAN – 6/11/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 9 The phantom players represent all that’s wrong with indie these days; from the way they look to the way they move, and of course the way they sound, this is every bit the jerky guitar driven, hi-hat crazy … [Read more...] about THE PHANTOM PLAYERS @ THE SWAN – 6/11/08
AM NOT + [HAC]_B + PIKEY ESQUIRE + ASTROBOY + THE FEZ + MACHINOCHRIST + & MORE + @ ST. NICOLAS CENTRE, IPSWICH + SATURDAY 02/02/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 8 This was the second in a series of monthly electronica nights at the St. Nicolas Centre in Ipswich, and at only 3 pounds entry for a night that runs from 6pm till 1am I couldn’t justify not going down to … [Read more...] about AM NOT + [HAC]_B + PIKEY ESQUIRE + ASTROBOY + THE FEZ + MACHINOCHRIST + & MORE + @ ST. NICOLAS CENTRE, IPSWICH + SATURDAY 02/02/08
Asteroid @ The Black Horse, Ipswich – Friday 01/02/08
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 8 Local stoner rock duo ASTEROID have enjoyed a very successful first 6 months as a gigging band, having built up an increasingly large and loyal following in the area, making their regular Ipswich gigs … [Read more...] about Asteroid @ The Black Horse, Ipswich – Friday 01/02/08