The Empire this Thursday

[The Gs Man]

Shameless plugging alert.........

"Belfast's premier music showcase GIFTED returns to The Empire Music Hall. Bring extra socks as this hard rocking lineup will knock them off.

THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER - EMPIRE MUSIC HALL, BELFAST
SWANEE RIVER
SOUNDSTONE
CAPTAIN KENNEDY
MANTIC
Doors open 9PM, Tax £4.00

And now follows a public service rock announcement:

SWANEE RIVER
Swanee River is a powerful blend of soul, blues and rock and roll. Hailing from the city of Derry, they began in September 2004 and drew their influences from a range of bands including Free, Led Zeppelin, Spencer Davis Group, Rory Gallagher, Humble Pie and Terry Reid. Currently promoting their EP "Baby Better Lady" the band are a firm favourite on the live circuit.
www.mypsace.com/swaneeriver

SOUNDSTONE
Soundstone present their eagerly anticipated debut EP, Scratchin' At My Door. It has been highly welcomed not only throughout the ranks of their devout following, but the established rock scene as a whole with Neil Calderwoods production at Manor Park Studios. One thing is for sure, Soundstone have all the qualities & attributes to go far, and with such infectious foot tapping sounds it quite frankly leaves you wanting...more.
www.myspace.com/soundstonerock

CAPTAIN KENNEDY
Lurganian...Lurganite...Lurgan based Captain Kennedy serve up a blend of bluesy, harmony filled, semi-acoustic rock and roll. In 2006, the band established their position on the Northern Ireland music scene with a number of impressive gigs in high profile venues across the country, with the highlight being a support slot for "the Waiting Room" at a sold-out Mandela Hall. Doctor Kennedy, how cool is that? Miss them at your peril.
www.myspace.com/captainkennedy

MANTIC
"Psyedelically induced Prog-Funk Grooves". Says it all really. These Derry troubadours are one of the most interesting bands you'll ever see, so get down early and check them out. Unlike anything I've ever seen. Descriptions do them no justice, but expect funky drumming, Zappa-esque guitar work, and mind boggling vocals. Can you tell I like them?
www.myspace.com/experiencemantic "

That is all

[The Gs Man]

Oh aye, don't forget to tune into Radio Ulster tomorrow night between 7 and 9pm to hear us making dicks out of ourselves!   

[stiffler]

I was talking to a chap in a bar the other nite and he said that Swanee River is the best unsinged band in the North at the minute!

P.S. just right Shineys instead of Lurganites!

[The Gs Man]

So, did any of you listen to our sultry tones on the radio tonight?

If not, you can download the podcast tomorrow!!  haha

[SuperHans]

Was at this last week,good craic and som good music too. Swanee river were deadly, their lead singer has some voice, v. energetic and killer sideburns to boot

See captain kennedys lead singer, did he play gaelic for st michaels lurgan? I herd them say thats were they wee from and i mind playin them a few times.think he played wing half forward.
Hes handy on the harmonica too

[hitzelsperger]

correct superhans, hes ciaran lavery from aghagallon, played for st micks and was a right handful in his school days! loves the rock n roll lifestyle too much these days... sweetest friend is capt kennedys best tune, flat out on the ipod!