Live Band Listings
| For available dates please contact bookings@thevenuedumfries.co.uk |
| Fire The DJ Promotions presents... Friday 16 May  Devil Cried Mercyplus Witness The Fall & support Devil Cried Mercy are a 5 peice death metal/metal band based in the Midlands (Birmingham). They've been going for about 8 months now, and with each passing month the band is getting stronger and a lot more mature musically. And there's also what Devil Cried Mercy Love about being a band..."being metal as hell!!" Promoter Website: www.myspace.com/firethedjpromotions From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £4 on the door, Advance tickets £3 from Barnstorm.. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
Sunday 25 May The Sensational Mary Barclay Bandplus support Following a successful return to The Venue in February, South West Scotland’s very own and ever popular Sensational Mary Barclay Band is back on the afternoon (from 4pm) of Sunday 25th May 2008 – yes, the day after the BIG game! The band, formed in 1995, has performed throughout the UK at concerts, festivals, pubs and private functions including Formula 1 Grand Prix after-race parties. It’s hard to put the music of SMBB into any specific category but the best way to describe it is a little bit of classic rock, pop, blues and country. Given that the band’s influences range from Joni Mitchell to Melissa Etheridge and from U2 to the late great Rory Gallagher and, obviously, Alex Harvey, you know you’re going to hear some fantastic music. However, it’s not just the music but the talent of the band’s 4 members which make the Sensational Mary Barclay Band simply that. Vocalist and front-woman Mary Barclay has the capability of belting out a rock song and at the next moment tugging your heartstrings with a wee ballad! Mary is joined by guitarist Doug Carroll. He is a Rory Gallagher fanatic and is passionate about music – one of the best guitarists you’ll hear. Also in the line up is, of course, well-known and respected drummer Scott Taylor, founder member and backbone of the band. Bass player and essential band member Kenny Urquhart completes the line-up. Kenny has been with SMBB since 2003 and is a familiar face on the local music scene. Although known for lively and energetic performances of classic songs, the band now promotes and performs much of their own material, including songs from their current 8 track album ‘Let It Fly Tonight’. In Autumn 2007, ‘Blackbird’ from the same album was judged (by the likes of singer-songwriter Karine Polwart, music industry professional Ronnie Gurr and BBC Radio Scotland producer Stewart Cruickshank) to be a winner in the prestigious songwriting competition, Burnsong. This has since led to several performances and broadcasts on BBC radio. Currently the band is working on another album which will be released later in the year. So, whether you’re already a dedicated fan or haven’t yet had a chance to hear the band, come to The Venue on 25th May 2008 and experience the Sensational Mary Barclay Band at their very best. All profits from this gig will go to charities fighting violence against women. Please give your support. From 3.30pm - 8pm in The Live Lounge (tbc). Admission tbc. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
Friday 6 June Slashvegasplus 69 Sins & Snakebite A Ten Tescticled Rock N Roll Machine...With the swagger of 12!!!!!! Formed in November 2006 from the broken debris of several bands, our aim is to bring back showmanship free of pretensions where all cliches are welcome! So people come on in and join the REVOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!! From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £4. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
Friday 13 June Green Bayplus DiRtBoX The original and by far the best.. formed in 2002 Green Bay are the U.K.s number one Green Day tribute, do not miss this show.... The bands line up consists of Daint - guitar and vocals Eddie Monsoon - guitar and vocals Jeff Pazza - bass and vocals Dodgy Cool - drums From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £6. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
| Fire The DJ Promotions presents... Friday 20 June  You Me At Sixplus Blast Stereos Loud & The Sheepwagon With Catchy melodies, snappy lyrics and hip-wriggling instrumentals, the young band are onto a winning combination and are sure to break through to mainstream consciousness in 2007' -Kerrang! Magazine Promoter Website: www.myspace.com/firethedjpromotions From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission Tickets £6 available from Barnstorm, www.ticketweb.co.uk and www.aloud.com. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
| Friday 27 June Just Got Punk'd plus support From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £3. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
Friday 4 July Tom SawyerTom Sawyer is the Ultimate Rush tribute band in the UK and possibly Europe as well. Originally formed in 2002, Tom Sawyer are: Steve Turnbull: Bass Guitar, Synthesizers, Lead Vocals, Bass Pedals Ian Butters: Lead Guitar, Vocals, Bass Pedals Allan Craig: Drums, Electronic Percussion. Their combination of musical dexterity and talent derived from all backgrounds of music allows them to perform this complex and very difficult style of music with consummate ease. To the discerning listener, the songs will sound highly authentic in terms of quality and accuracy. Don't miss this unique show which includes a light and projection show and covers all the classic Rush tracks right across thirty years of albums including songs from the new album: Snakes & Arrows! A show not to be missed! From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Live Lounge). Admission £10. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
| Fire The DJ Promotions presents... Friday 25 July  Blue Sky Summerplus Mimi Soya Formed late 2005, Blue Sky Summer have drawn on American influences and have added a UK feel to produce a unique mix of pop/punk/rock that is winning fans over at an ever increasing rate. Through their Myspace page, they have already gained over 16,000 fans and racked up over 120,000 plays and have prompted forum discussions from New Malden to New Zealand. Playing their self composed tracks, the band has gained solid gigging experience in a number of high profile venues with the memory of the intense energy of their performance and their stage presence remaining long after the show has ended. Blue Sky Summer has started the party…and YOU are invited!! Promoter Website: www.myspace.com/firethedjpromotions From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £4 on the door, Advance tickets £3 from Barnstorm.. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
| Full Tilt Promotions Presents... Friday 19 September  Dressed To KillDressed to Kill - "Undoubtedly the World's top Kiss Tribute Act" - Kerrang For over 18 years Dressed to Kill have been building their enviable reputation throughout Europe, playing for and with all the members of the original Kiss and earning deserved respect from the music press and Kiss fans alike along the way. Fans are guaranteed the full Kiss Expererience with a full 2 hour show with professional indoor pyrotechnics, smoking guitar, firebreathing, blood spitting etc...the absolute works! DTK have made numerous television appearances throughout their career inluding Gene Simmons Rock School and more recently Gene Simmons Family Jewels. They have headlined many Kiss conventions throughout Europe and toured the States and Japan. For more info check out these links Dressed To Kill Website and Dressed to Kill Myspace Don't just take our word for it, here's what the press say... “Undoubtedly the world's top Kiss tribute act, Dressed To Kill are the result of fastidious work and enterprise, plus talent to match. Gary Banton and Ash Brookes (Simmons and Paul Stanley respectively) are quite remarkable. You can't just turn up and pretend to be Kiss – this is a cottage industry all of its own. Watch as they do the synchro guitar moves, marvel as Banton blows out four foot tails of flame from his mouth, and hear KISS classics in all their mega-heeled finery.” (Steve Beebee, 4/5 review ‘Kerrang!’, Oct ’06) “You’re probably thinking that it’s completely OTT to award 10/10 to a tribute band, right? But when I tell you that, in my humble opinion, Dressed To Kill actually sound better than the band they are imitating, you will understand why!” (Mark Hoaksey, 10/10 review ‘Powerplay’, July ’06) From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £10 on the door, advance tickets £8 from Barnstorm. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
Friday 31 October Maiden Scotlandplus support Maiden Scotland features 5 excellent and experienced musicians recreating the sounds of the legendary British Heavy metal band. We have played in many prestigious venues throughout the UK and can regularly be found blasting out maiden tunes throughout Scotland. In June of this year we completed a tour as backing band to the original singer himself Mr Paul Dianno, performing classics such as Phantom of the Opera, Prowler, Remember tomorrow and Wrathchild to name a few!! We promise to try and give people the same 110% committed heavy rock show as Iron Maiden, we don’t wear silly Ebay party wigs and bad outfits, its ALL about the music with Maiden Scotland. With an extensive set containing over 40 crunching Maiden tracks the set consists of many Maiden classics and stalwarts as well as a few forgotten gems and rockers from the extensive Iron Maiden back catalogue. Also covered are modern classics from the Brave New World and Dance of Death albums pleasing not only the diehard Maiden fans but also the younger, newly acquainted fans. Up The Irons!!! From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £10 on the door, advance tickets £8 from Barnstorm. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
| SkyeOne Sessions 2008 presents... Thursday 27 November  TQplus support & International Djs Promoter Website: www.skyeone.com From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £9.50. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
Friday 28 November Redshiftplus support Redshift are a five piece rock band from the south of Scotland who have in recent months been turning heads in both their home town of Dumfries and also in Glasgow. Having formed in late 2006, the band spent much of their first year writing and perfecting a set which has on more than one occasion left audiences begging for more. Guitarist Jamie Dillon and Vocalist Scott Campbell are the main writing partnership of the band but the input of John Chalmers on guitar, Robert Chalmers on bass, and Gary Kirkpatrick on drums is not to be underestimated. The on stage chemistry is there for all to see and hear as they serve up their own unique sound, which is probably best described as a cross between heavy rock and Indie. Musically they can be melodic and restrained, and they can also rock with the very best of them. The fact that they have all known one another for a long time is very obvious in the understanding they appear to have, and the combined passion for the music they make. And they are not alone in this. After hearing their music, the band landed a very capable manager/promoter in the form of David Kirkwood, and are acquiring a growing army of fans. 2008 for Redshift so far, has been about getting in front of as many audiences as possible, and they plan to continue this for they rest of the year. 2009 however, may well bring bigger things............ so watch this space. To learn more about Redshift please click here From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £4 on the door, Advance tickets £3 from Barnstorm.. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
Tuesday 23 December The Complete Stone RosesTHE COMPLETE STONE ROSES are one of the UK’s leading tribute bands, and with touring the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland sell out gigs are nothing new to this highly acclaimed Scottish act who, since the bands creation during 1998, have helped to “carry on the music” of one of the best and most underrated bands (The Stone Roses) to emerge from the heyday of “madchester”, “ecstasy” & “the hacienda” and who played a pivotal role in the history of the UK Indie music scene. With a few different line-up changes along the way, THE COMPLETE STONE ROSES have grown to become on of the biggest and most popular tribute bands on the live scene circuit today. LIVE IN CONCERT DVD RELEASE! THE COMPLETE STONE ROSES + SPECIAL GUEST "PETER HOOK", LIVE AT GLASGOW CARLING Recorded Live at Glasgow's "Carling Academy" in front of a sell out 2,500 audience, see the full concert including "Adored, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums, Love Spreads, I Am The Resurrection" plus many more. Special features include an "exclusive pre-gig interview with Peter Hook and the band members" talking about "The Stone Roses & producing Elephant Stone", "New Order", "Sex Pistols" and more...plus "not to be missed" interviews with the fans after the show! DUE OUT MONDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER AT ALL GOOD RECORD STORES, FULL DETAILS AT www.stoneroses.net From 7.30pm - 11pm in The Live Lounge (Downstairs Only). Admission £12 on the door, £10 in advance from Barnstorm.. Age restriction: Minimum age is 16 - ID may be required. Young Scot Cards accepted. Drinks promos: All bottled & draught beers £2.30 each. |
| Promoters and bands interested in playing or using The Venue, please contact bookings@thevenuedumfries.co.uk. |
