On November 14th 2009 – The Vintage Rockbar in Doncaster will host a very worthwhile benefit show for the people of the Philippines. Higher Rhythm Recording Studio quickly set up the Higher Rhythm Foundation concentrating efforts in providing aid and food supplies for the affected regions.

The show on November 14th will feature live sets from:
slash bikini
the virelais
in fear of olive
UV pop
stereo syndicate
pistola kicks
suns of banditos

In addition to the live bands there will also be a fund-raising auction (electric guitars, amps and much more to be auctioned off!!) . . . (I’ve also heard rumours of a young lady tooled up with a shot belt doing the rounds but you’ll have to see for yourself!)

The early arrivers at this Saturday’s Hallowe’en gig at the Vintage Rockbar in Doncaster will not be disappointed!

Here we have the fantastic FREE CD and stickers that will be given away to the first 50 early birds . . . The CD features a track from each band playing on the night… In case you need reminding, SEE HERE…

It’s set to be a freaking great night. Four bands, free stuff, Hallowe’en shananigans (£1 off entry for the dresser-upperers!) and I hear they sell beer too !

The applications are closed, the places are filled and the battle lines are drawn…

‘Battle of the bands’ competitions come in for a lot of criticism from bands and fans alike for being unfair, troublesome and not particularly helpful to the music community. However, the folks over at the Leopard in Doncaster are promising that this year will be different. We hope so…

On the right you can view the launch poster and the lineup for the first round (click to zoom)

Here at DbR we’ll be keeping you up to date with the winners, bad losers and all the gory details coming out of the the Venue’s upstairs battleground.

Hotly tipped bands for this year’s crown include: Girlspit, Lullaby Junkies and Up Against the Wall Motherfucker; however, battles of this sort are always full of surprises and are about making a lasting impression on the judges – so it really is anyone’s game…

If you’re getting involved, feel free to email us with any news, gossip or add a comment below … Email us at mp3@destroybeforereading.com

Here we go with part two of our exclusive interview with Mac of Superchunk fame. We’re massive fans of Superchunk and Merge records here at DbR . . . Part one can be seen here

Q5. When a band ‘reforms’ the cynics amongst us see the lucrative festival circuit winding out in front of them… (The optimist hopes the band felt they had unfinished business)… Tell us about Polvo’s ‘regroup’…

Polvo is a really interesting case because there was never any acrimonious meltdown or anything…all those guys seemed to just kind of move on; i read recently where Ash or Dave said they just kind of felt they’d done all they could do with the band. they lived in different places for a long time and Dave still lives in . . . Read More

Destroy Before Reading presents…
31st october 2009 – 8:30
an evening of aural excitement (and a FREE CD!) at The Vintage Rockbar in Doncaster…

OFM
Indie rock perfection from Yorkshire’s OFM. Undoubtedly playing songs from their forthcoming double album – a force to be reckoned with!
myspace.com/planetofm

Jake Labotz
Jake La Botz is an American blues singer-songwriter from Chicago. Traditional country-fried blues – real soulful, heart-felt songwriting. In his spare time Jake also likes to play the odd role in Hollywood films!
A tattoo fan, Jake has recently completed a coast-to-coast tour of tattoo shops across the US – read the details and see the amazing pictures here.
myspace.com/jakelabotz

SkullBone
ex-J*R two-piece playing stripped down, blues and groove inspired indie rock.
myspace.com/skullboned

FREE CD

The first fifty people through the door on the night will receive a FREE limited edition CD featuring all three bands. Be early!

See you down the front !