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Operator Six – Tour news October to December

Tim — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:54:17 +0000

Operator Six have just started a lengthy tour across the UK and are well worth taking an evening out to get to see:

Operator Six at Keele University

15 Oct 2009 20:00
Leeds Met Uni Leeds, Northwest
16 Oct 2009 20:00
Newcastle 02 Acadamy Newcastle, Northeast
23 Oct 2009 20:00
The Civic Mexborough, Northwest
24 Oct 2009 20:00
Cricketers Keighley, Northwest
29 Oct 2009 20:00
Welley Warmer,Ringside Hull, Northwest
30 Oct 2009 20:00
Jakckson,s Pit Oldham, Northwest
31 Oct 2009 20:00
Spenny moor Co Durham, Northeast
1 Nov 2009 20:00
Proud Galleries London, London and South East
13 Nov 2009 20:00
Bar 1:22 Huddersfield, Northwest
14 Nov 2009 20:00
Vintage Rock Bar Doncaster, Northwest
17 Nov 2009 20:00
Civic Hall Whitehaven, Northwest
18 Nov 2009 20:00
Springwood Hall Kelso, Scotland
19 Nov 2009 20:00
Manor Quay Sunderland, Northeast
22 Nov 2009 20:00
Shepherds Bush Empire London, London and South East
27 Nov 2009 20:00
Shoulder of Mutton Bradford, Northwest
28 Nov 2009 20:00
Fuzzbox Wigan, Northwest
4 Dec 2009 20:00
Bridgehouse London, London and South East
19 Dec 2009 20:00
Underfoot Leicester, Midlands

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Indie Band of the week 3rd October 2009

Tim — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:01:59 +0000

Topping the top 10 chart for the indie bands blog, band of the week for w/e 3rd October is Jon and Lynn.

Band of the week: Top 10. Saturday 3rd October 2009.

Jon and Lynn US (New entry)
Juliet Gough Denmark (new entry)
The Drums US (-1 place)
Vaqueros Paganos Argentina (+1 place)
Negro Fluo Argentina (-4 places)
Operator Six UK (new entry)
The Five One US (-4 places)
The Swing Movement UK (-4 places)
The XX UK (-3 places)
Gary War – USA (new entry)

Jon and Lynn literally started by jamming together around a kitchen table and immediately found a connection between each other and the music they were creating, which comes across in their work. The duo also discovered matches in their eclectic musical and artistic interests, which enables them to comfortably explore a wide range of styles and approaches to the music.

Jon and Lynn

Classically trained and with a background in Jazz, the stylistic output of Jon and Lynn, has enabled Jon to develop new ways of using an instrument he has played for years. Lynn has used her background in acting, musical theatre and singing, to great effect, with intuitive ability to express the sentiments of a lyric, while picking up the centre pitch from a bass note.

Much more is planned from the Duo and they have already laid plans for a new video. As soon as we have more on that, you can be sure the Indie Bands Blog will keep you informed.

Operator Six

Tim — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:42:29 +0000

From Bradford in the UK, Operator Six, play well paced rock, with considerable confidence. Adam Boyce (Vocals/guitar), brother Alex Boyce (guitar), Darren Akeroyd (bass) and Ian Atkinson (drums), Darren, Ian and Alex having been to college together before forming the band in 2005.

Operator Six

Operator Six are another band who play with two guitars the Boyce brothers playing superbly off the back of one another, with Akeroyd adding depth to the guitar line up with his bouncy bass playing. Atkinsons drums are used effectively, sometimes leading the band by the scruff of the neck on other occasions quietly pushing the music forwards. To my ears many of the tracks are reminiscent of the Clash, with vocals heavily echoed, to superb effect.

Operator Six can be found touring up and down the country regularly and it would be a good idea to take out an evening to get to see them. Details of tour dates will be made available on the indie bands blog tour news section soonish.

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Thanks to Garry for bringing Operator Six to my attention. You too can contact me via the contact form with a band you would like to see on the Indie Bands blog.