Ruby Suns Heading Away and other news from Lil' Chief
11th January 2007
Lil' Chief HQ tell us that The Ruby Suns have received rave reviews in the UK following the release of their album on Memphis Industries (home of The Go! Team and Dungen). Here are a sample:
"Remarkable"* *(4 stars out of 5) *- The Guardian*
"A real melodic potency"* *(4 stars out of 5)* - Independent On Friday*
"Harmonic Genius*" *(4.5 stars out of 5)* - The Sun *
"Astonishingly good"* *(4 stars out of 5)* - Mojo*
The band are playing a gig in Auckland this week - one of their last before heading to the UK to play a series of shows in London, Dublin, Birmingham and a decent number of other towns.
- The Ruby Suns, with Holiday with Friends and the Bengal Lights
Schooner Tavern, Sat January 13th
And if you are a fan of Voom, keep an eye out as they have got a bunch of shows coming up:
- Wed Jan 17 - Live At Yours - Transmission Room with The Veils, The Checks and Connan and The Mockasins
- Fri Jan 19 - Big Day Out - Green Stage - 12.15
- Sun Jan 28 - bFM Summer Series
- Fri Feb 9 - The Dogs Bollix with The Handsome Family
Also look out for Voom's brand new video for Beautiful Day on screen's later this month.
If you're in Auckland, the forthcoming Ed Cake/Pye Warmer and Shaft show looks like it could be one to put in your diary for February with Ed Cake showcasing his new band, Pye Warmer, which includes a group of respected local musicians - we can't say who they are so it will be a surprise!.
- Shaft and Pye Warmer, Thursday 8th Feb, Schooner
The Brunettes are preparing to emerge from months of recording and are currently auditioning drummers. Anyone who thinks they have what it takes to top previous drummer - Ryan McPhun's drummer - on the skins and on backing vocals should message the Brunettes via myspace.
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