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DondeStars/Nebraska/StopMotionMen/Maytree@newport,Meze-08/03
A new innovative night of music and visuals.
8th March@Newport's Meze Lounge
Entry £3
The Donde Stars
Cardiff's dramatic Pixies-meets-Muse quartet The Donde Stars, are all set to release their debut single "You Can Keep the Kids" on the 13th March on Reacharound Records. Catch them on the eve of its release in all their brilliant glory:
'One of the most promising unsigned bands in the UK' (Claire Sturgess XFM)
'F**king Brilliant' (Adam Walton BBC Radio Wales)
"They create a edgy guitar led indie sound that balances nicely between the frantic rhythms of Radiohead, and the all out rock moments of Muse."
GIITTV zine
http://www.myspace.com/dondestars
Nebraska
Merthyr born Michael Hall returns to Wales, with his stunnning London based outfit Nebraska. Nebraska create space rock with a real emotional punch, their debut album "The Path to the Silent Country" (released last year on Home Town Jam recordings), has received favourable comparisons with Trail of Dead, The Smashing Pumpkings, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Marion and the Smiths.
"Imagine if Morrissey decided to join the Manic Street Preachers? Well imagine no more! Nebraska are here with their math-rocking sound." New Noise
"The energy and abrasiveness of the Smashing Pumpkins and a Doves-esque wall of sound.A stunning debut." Artrocker
http://www.myspace.com/nebraskamusic
The Stop Motion Men
The Stopmotion Men are a four piece band from Cardiff (three musicians, one film maker) who play movie inspired Alternative Rock. Combining film with live music they challenge the norm of live performances by creating a new hybrid between sound and vision grabbing their inspiration from the music and movies they love - from Pearl Jam and Danny Elfman to Smashing Pumpkins and Holst.
"The Sounds of Pearl Jam and Jeff Buckley, elavated by live cinema." GIITTV zine
http://www.myspace.com/stopmotionmen
MAYTREE
maytree is a group of 4 young men who came together with the intention of doing something a bit different. Maytree mix rock, dance and electronic music elements together to create 'their sound.' maytree take influence from....drum 'n bass, house, trip hop, jungle, techno and generic dance. having supported the likes of Enter Shikari, The Blackout and KIds in Glass Houses, Maytree offer a lively and exciting live show.
http://www.myspace.com/maytreemusic
The first 20 people through the door will get a free compilation cd.
If you'd like to get involved in the night or want to put yourself forward to play the next one email me bill@godisinthetvzine.co.uk