Formby Times - Entertainment - Local Bands

Stealing Sheep

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:41:00 GMT

They first collaborated on a variety of projects before settling on Stealing Sheep. Together they have been part of a harp Orchestra, part of an electronica art collective and part of a gypsy prog/math rock band whilst they were studying in Liverpool at LIPA.

The Infamous

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:11:00 GMT

The Infamous are a five-piece band from Aberystwyth that are already wowing live audiences throughout Wales and the UK.

The Lazy Guns

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:39:00 GMT

THE Lazy Guns are a four-piece indie rock band from Crosby, Liverpool.

The Benjamin Stead Trio

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:28:00 GMT

THE Benjamin Stead trio combine accomplished guitar playing, soulful grand harp and jazzy brush drum work with lush three part harmony to deliver deliver Benjamin's distinctive songs.

Stone's Throw

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:18:00 GMT

Stone's Throw are an acoustic guitar and bass duo comprising Steve McCartney on guitar and vocals and Simon Wright on bass guitar.

The Idles

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:13:00 GMT

The Idles have been gigging hard around the country for two years and have become a band that people are sitting up and taking notice of.

Pose for the Camera

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:13:00 GMT

A brand new band on the scene “Pose for the camera” their ages range from 15-18 they are based in Skelmersdale and the band members go to various schools in the region they’ve only been together for three months but are very talented musicians they did their 1st gig at St Davids Social club in Newton le Willow on 25 th November for charity and received rave reviews and on 28 th November supported massive local band “The Arkanes” at the squash club will be supporting them again at the reopening of the Toby Inn ashurst on the 11 th December

The Real Kicks

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Indie rock 4-piece. Founder members Shaun (vocals) Lewis and Steve Kirwan (drums) met at school on the Wirral and formed a band which eventually evolved into The Real Kicks, which is completed by bassist Jonny Rae and guitarist Tony Coram.

Backdrifts

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:47:00 GMT

A four piece band from Anfield. Backdrifts mix an elegant twist of rock based melodies with early 90s sounding vocals. Pumpkin guitars and walking bass lines leave you searching for the meaning of it all.

The Salamanders

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:32:00 GMT

They have been likened by some to 'The Stooges but more catchy'. Constantly shaking a stick at their own sound, The Salamanders have enough fusion of flavours to satisfy the most discerning earlobe.

Steph Fraser

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:28:00 GMT

Since taking her first guitar lesson at the age of 12 (all of three years ago), Steph Fraser also discovered a talent for crafting songs.

Jessica Foxley

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:40:00 GMT

Jessica Foxley is a 20 years old solo singer. She likes to sing in a variety of different styles, including classical, jazz and pop.

Alicia Rose - Dogstar

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:31:00 GMT

Alicia Rose is a fledgling performer. The solo acoustic artist performs under the name Dogstar.

Asparagus Now

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:59:00 GMT

Burn those skinny jeans, and dig out a pair of flares! Loud, unpredictable, and smelling faintly of whisky, Asparagus Now take rock music very seriously indeed.

Peter Cunningham

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:37:00 GMT

Peter Cunningham has been playing guitar since he was 16 years old and has played in many different rock/indie bands since then.

Matthew Lawrenson

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:12:00 GMT

Matthew Lawrenson is a soloist and a pop singer.

Jack Ted

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:51:00 GMT

Jack Ted is an acoustic solo artist whose style tends to vary between soft folk such as Damien Rice to more mainstream acoustic like Paolo Nutini or Jamie T.

Reckless Elbow

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:35:00 GMT

Reckless Elbow's music is eclectic. Although firmly based in 'the tradition' of acoustic music it also has modern elements and can include blues, jazz and rock.

Join the Formby Times Open Mic band directory

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:57:00 GMT

OUR ONLINE Open Mic directory is proving a big hit with musicians throughout the area, and there is still time to sign up.

The Silk Pigs

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:20:00 GMT

The band has been together since October 2007 and hail from Halsall, Wigan and Widnes.