Low Wattage

Low Wattage Volume 2

2006-01-03T00:47:18+01:00

Our first project of 2006 is going to be the release of Low Wattage Vol. 2. We are now accepting demo submissions for inclusion on the CD which we anticipate will come out early summer (hopefully around the time of the relaunch of our spiritual home, the HAC in Irvine).

All demos will be listened to by members of a panel, who will decide the final tracklisting. Any suggestions for anything else (multimedia maybe?) that could be included on the CD are much appreciated. Demos should be high quality recordings. Quality of demo will be a major factor in selection.

We'd love this to be a team effort, so anyone who can help with publicity or anything else should also get in touch. There will be an artwork competition with the winner designing the front cover.

Demos should be sent to Scott Hamilton, 9 Lamont Drive, Irvine, KA128HD

Suggestions/artwork should be sent to lowwattage@hotmail.com

Thanks!!!
Scott LW

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New bands added

2006-01-03T00:23:54+01:00

NEW BANDS
Patrons of LW please be upstanding and welcome our newest members.

Chenlembek
Tempo Above Heartbeat
Illegal Eye
The Front
Superslide
The Overdose
Arson to Ashes

Check out their profiles!!

2006 SPRING CLEAN
We are thinking about giving Low Wattage a bit of a facelift for 2006. So, we'd appreciate your ideas on anything you would like to see on the site. If there is anything that you feel you could contribute to LW, that would be most welcome. We'd really like to update our photography section more often so anyone who emails me band photography will get it included on the site. Usual address for submissions!

We hope 2006 will be a good year for the local music scene in Ayrshire. Willie is doing his thing at the Palace, Derek is doing great things at Parkers, and we should be back to putting shows on at the Harbour Arts Centre in summer following its £1,000,000 refurb. Before that however, we will put out Low Wattage Volume 2 featuring some of the best bands in Ayrshire (more on this later).

If any band want their profile updated then let us know at lowwattage@hotmail.com If you know any bands who aren't listed with us, get em to contact us and we'll get em added asap!

Scott LW

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That was the year that was......

2005-12-31T17:36:42+01:00

So that was 2005....

Our shows in Kilmarnock have come to an end, a big thanks to everyone who made it along to the gigs. There was a lot of genuine support for the shows and it made us feel like all the organising (and frantic activities after work on Fridays) was worthwhile. Well done to Willie for pulling it all together, Stuart for doing the PA for most of the year, Adam for stepping in on sound duties towards the end, Dave for his sublime DJ sets, and to all the amazing bands who played!

Willie will continue to put shows on at the Palace in the new year although LW wont be directly involved. We are looking towards the Harbour Arts Centre reopening sometime around the summer when we should re-establish our monthly slots.

Cheers to everyone who has been involved with us in 2005!

We hope everyone had a brilliant Xmas, and we wish you all a happy (and of course rockin!) new year. Take care.

Scott LW

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2005-11-16T18:56:20+01:00

Hey guys, got an email from Furry Dice Management, they got some interesting stuff on the go in the near future. Why not drop Stoo a line if you are interested in working with them. Check em out at www.myspace.com/furrydicemanagement
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Furry Dice Management, (FDM), will be a management company set up for unsigned bands based in the west of Scotland. FDM will look for the best potential in bands, bands which show the willing to work and possible become well known within the area or signed to a record label.

1. FDM has one current band on their roster that have performed gigs in and out with their own area of the west of Scotland.
2. FDM will be linked to another company, “Urchin”, to provide bands and acts for their Scottish Showcase in the world famous Camden Underworld in London every six weeks. This gig will show off the bands to major industry personnel with a chance to become scouted.
3. FDM will also host a number of showcases to spot new talent and give young fresh talent a chance to be seen by a big audience and gain some live stage experience.
4. It is hoped that many of the showcases will be hosted in the popular pub venue, Nice n’ Sleazys in Glasgow or another popular glasgow venue.
5. Local gigs at pubs across Ayr, Prestwick, and Troon are also planned.
6. The events will be promoted through local radio, West FM, Clyde1 and Radio Scotland. In addition there will also be gig listing in local and national newspapers and magazines. FDM will also use the aid of any street teams that the artists may have to self promote the artist and events.
7. Any bands interested should send a demo to Stoo Traquair Furry Dice Promotions, 6 Kilmory Place Troon, KA10 7HJ. Or send an email to Furrydicemanagement@hotmail.co.uk, Or log on to www.myspace.com/furrydicemanagement

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The story goes on....

2005-09-29T00:08:21+02:00

We had yet another awesome show at the Palace theatre with all the bands playing great to a packed house. Hopefully we can keep up the momentum and have another busy night in October, so come on!

There are rumours that this gig is gonna have some kinda Halloween flavour (seeing as Killie people cant wait for the 31st!), so break out the gimp suits.

Friday 28th October , Palace Theatre Cafe Bar , Kilmarnock

My Final Wish www.myfinalwish.net

Spleen www.spleenuk.tk

What The Blood Revealed www.theblood.co.uk

Jonathan Innes (ex-No Escape and 1950da)

+ Low Wattage DJs

Doors@8pm

Tickets - £5.00 , Available from Palace Theatre Box Office , Green Street , Kilmarnock or at door

Call Box Office On : 01563 554900
Or E-Mail : boxofficeATeast-ayrshire.gov.uk

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22.8.05

2005-08-22T18:10:56+02:00

The August show at the Palace was brilliant, just a shame Thisfamiliarsmile had to pull out. Get well soon fella!

Tempercalm and Drama: Before Flight played rockin sets , hopefully we can get em back on soon!

Tempercalm- August LW show

Drama: Before Flight- August LW show

Next gig is at the Palace on September 23rd and we got a totally storming line up for you all.

Starstudded78 www.starstudded78.com

The Mocha Nights www.themochanights.com

Mummy Short Arms www.mummyshortarms.com

+ Low Wattage DJs

Doors@8pm

Tickets - £5.00 , Available from Palace Theatre Box Office , Green Street , Kilmarnock or at door

Call Box Office On : 01563 554900
Or E-Mail : boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

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Low Wattage show on Friday!

2005-08-14T17:23:36+02:00

yep, its that time of the month again.

Low Wattage Presents.....

Friday 19th August , Palace Theatre Cafe Bar , Kilmarnock

This Familiar Smile www.thisfamiliarsmile.com

Tempercalm www.tempercalm.com

Drama : Before Flight www.myspace.com/dramabeforeflight

+ Low Wattage DJs

Doors@8pm

Tickets - £5.00 , Available from Palace Theatre Box Office , Green Street , Kilmarnock or at door

Call Box Office On : 01563 554900
Or E-Mail : boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

www.lowwattage.org.uk

www.palacetheatre.biz

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Killie gig

2005-07-24T13:36:22+02:00

We had an brilliant show at the Palace in Kilmarnock on Friday night. All of the bands played fantastic sets and the atmosphere in the venue was excellent.

Big thanks to Airstrip Won, MFW, Stratos and all the folks who came out for making the night such a success. We had a few line up changes along the way, but these things happen! Thanks also to Adam for helping Stu out with the sound, good to have another expert around!

The last week has seen some wicked shows (well done to Bigburd at Parkers), lets keep up the momentum!

Hope you can all make it to the next Palace show on August 19th, it promises to be a belter!

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Busy gig week!

2005-07-18T15:27:46+02:00

We have a busy week in Ayrshire gig land this week.

On Thursday night you got the 1 year anniversary Bigburd Promotions show at Parkers with MFW, Spleen, All My Logic and Colin Campbell. Doors are at 8pm, £4.

Then on Friday there's the latest Low Wattage Kilmarnock show at the Palace Theatre Bar. We got The Breathing Method, Airstrip Won, and Stratos rockin out with the LW DJs until late. Doors are at 8pm, £5

Finally you got another anniversary Bigburd show at Parkers with Titus Gein, Hey Enemy, Civilised, Chris Dudgeon + Neil Mills. 7pm, £4.

Remember when there were never any good gigs on in Ayrshire? Not any more my friends.....

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Believe seek a new singer

2005-06-13T19:31:15+02:00

Friends of LW, Believe, are looking for a new singer. Good luck guys! Here's the info

Rock Style Male/Female Vocalist/Songwriter with
gigging experience to join established Ayrshire 4
piece to play gigs in venues like: Renfrew
Ferry, Nice & Sleazys' & Cathouse etc.

Must be willing to commit to weekly rehearsals.
Influences are wide but include Led Zep, Hendrix, Reef and Stereophonics.

Contact: believeinfoATaol.com or 07931 590843 / 07944 629961

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Get your news included HERE!

2005-06-01T00:41:36+02:00

If its important, and you want people to know about it, fire it over to lowwattage@hotmail.com

No gig ads though, capiche? We're not being too shite cos you can already advertise shows in the forum!

So, if have a new CD out, are looking for a band member, looking for votes on a radio show or suchlike, we'll help.

WARNING...this record may change your relationship with Jesus
SCOTT LW

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New bands

2005-06-01T00:32:11+02:00

All at Low Wattage would like to say "hello", and indeed "welcome" to or newest member bands!

Just added to the site are

Starstudded78

Delta Falls

Airstrip Won

Drama Before Flight

Delta Falls

Colonel Stratho

Consider it your duty to check these bands out in the LW bands page at the main site!!

SCOTT LW

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2005-05-30T10:05:44+02:00

So, we at Low Wattage have got into this blogging malarkey. We'll use this page to let you guys know what we are up to with the site and with our gigs.

Low Wattage Volume 2
We are accepting demos just now to be included in our next compilation album. We will be selecting around 15 bands to appear on the CD so if you fancy getting involved, send us some stuff (address is on main site)! Demos should reach us no later than August 31st and we'll be looking to put the thing out around November/December. Hopefully we'll be able to convince some of you to play fundraising gigs to pay for professional CD pressing and artwork! More on that at a later date!

GIGS
For now we have another show lined up for July at the excellent new Palace Theatre Cafe Bar. The last show was awesome and had a brilliant atmosphere (the bands played great too!)

Low Wattage Presents....

Friday 22nd July , Palace Theatre Cafe Bar , Kilmarnock

Starstudded78 www.starstudded78.com

The Breathing Method www.soundclick.com/pro/?BandID=321920

Stratos www.stratos.uk.com

+ Low Wattage DJs

Doors @ 8pm

Tickets - £5.00 , Available from Palace Theater Box Office , Green Street , Kilmarnock

Call Box Office On : 01563 554900
Or E-Mail : boxofficeATeast.ayrshire.gov.uk

SCOTT LW

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