My UK Tour

brianb · Post by **brianb** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:08 pm

Tim
Do you know if Rick still owns Backdoor? He's an old friend of mine. Is your CD here in Portland?(Music Millenium)

Good Luck!

tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:26 pm

Greg - I'll keep you posted for sure.

Brian - Rick sold Backdoor awhile back. Some much larger company bought the store, which is a shame. Rick did very well on it though which is good for him. Good news is they have done a pretty good job of keeping the same vibe.

I don't think the CD is at Music Millenium. I know it is available through the website and CD baby. We're going to be playing up that way in the beginning of May. Maybe we should check in with them then? Is it a good store?

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:35 pm

It's a 14th C. medieval pub right next to the old Cathedral, it's quite cool. The PA is pretty basic but we've always had a good sound in there. Crowds can vary a bit depending what night you play (i.e. Saturdays are always better for passing trade) Cox's yard used to be a great venue, nice layout, stage etc but I haven't been in over a yer.

brianb · Post by **brianb** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:09 am

Tim

Music Millenium is an independent music store that has two good sized locations. Very supportive and often have live performances at their 23rd ave site.

Thanks for the update on Rick.

If you play any Portland clubs let me know.
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tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 6:33 am

I'll keep you posted, Brian.

Ronan, you helped to wet my appetite for playing there. We simply do not have the opportunity to play in 14th century pubs over here!

- Tim

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:52 am

If you need any help or advice then just give me a shout or mail me. I can lend you a Trace Elliot combo if you need. If you would like me to ask some friends for a cab etc then just let me know. Anything to help a forumite. Sorry I don't have a cab myself or a place to put you guys up. If you need any advice on B&B's or hotels let me know.

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:53 am

Also thought, if you would like any details of local press or radio stations let me know.

philipharris · Post by **philipharris** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:36 pm

THe Axe & Cleaver, Boston, Lincs. is a good venue. The name alone makes it worth playing.

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:09 am

Sounds deadly :p

los_sentidos · Post by **los_sentidos** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:10 am

Yeah...another thing. If there are any dates you want to fill and any cities you'd like to gig in let me know and I will try and pass any suggested venues or contact details on so you can send a press pack!

philipharris · Post by **philipharris** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:33 am

I was actually bitten by an over enthusiastic audience member there once, while I was playing - they didn't break skin, so I suppose I got off lightly. And another time we got there to find a Scene of Crime info request for a stabbing outsidethe night before. Pretty quiet for a fenland venue, really....

tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:07 am

Been a busy few days - first time I've had a chance to post in a bit.

Thanks for the offers of help and contact ideas. Great tips. Ronan, I really appreciate your willingness to help and will keep in touch. I may have a cab lined up, but if not I would certainly appreciate any leads you have. The Trace combo sounds like it would also work well, but if possible I'd like to use my own Walter Woods head as I know it well.

In preparation for the tour, the band has started a space at Wild Plum - http://www.wildplum.co.uk/music_index.php?user_id=3504&user_name=Eugene. It seems to be a UK equivalent of My Space? It may help secure further bookings if there is some more action there so if anyone has the time I'd certainly appreciate a visit. If you like what you hear of the band there and at our website please register as a friend and/or sign up for our mailing list.

Thanks again for all the support!

- Tim

tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:31 pm

Just wanted to place update those interested with some more dates that have been added. Thus far our schedule is as follows:

5/27/2006 GOLDEN CROSS in Coventry
5/29/2006 Cox Yard in Coventry
5/31/2006 snooty fox (tentative)
6/2/2006 The Station in Lytham -w/ zenith
6/3/2006 Bunch of grapes -bristol - w/bitchpups
6/4/2006 Obscura london show
6/5/2006 Colosseum coventry

It also looks like Mark from Accugroove may be able to set me up with one of his cabs. Anyone had any experience with them? Would love to hear about it.

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:14 pm

Tim, i hope to be able to make the Bristol gig, I know the venue well. There is a chance that my band will be in rehearsal in another part of the country that weekend though. let you know nearer the event.

tsarter · Post by **tsarter** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:28 am

Do let me know. I'd like to be able to say I'm meeting someone here!