Bigger Fish Music has been set up recently by Mark Bridger and Ray Merridew to provide management and booking services for bands.
In addition, Bigger Fish Music can also provide bands, music, DJ’s and entertainment for corporate events, private parties, weddings, indeed virtually any event. They can also arrange all stage requirements such as sound, lighting and event/gig management.
Operating principally in the London and South East they can also assist with other aspects such as recording studios, pr etc. Give Mark (07909 642897) or Ray (07788 639222) a call to discuss your requirements.
Sound Sytem:
Upgraded yet again from last year, the PA sound system we will be using this year will be a 5,000 watt front of house sytem of Electro-Voice and CVA Speakers. Monitors will be 4 x 600 watt. The overall sound is controlled by both a Allen & Heath GL mixing desk and a variety of outboard Yamaha effects. Vocal mikes used for the day will be Shure with others being a mix of Shure and Sennheiser. The man they call Captain will be in charge of it all!
Formed back in 2010, the 5 members of Some Old Guise are experienced, well-versed musicians (collective experience includes touring with Squeeze, supporting the Damned and even making it to the finals of the National Battle of The Bands contest back in the day!) who took a break from music to start families and businesses but who never lost their passion for playing.
With a shared vision to create the best lil' rock & blues covers band in the business, playing with passion, style and flair the band have recently been offered a residency at Backline in Guildford and are filling up their gig diary for 2011/2012.
Some Old Guise are:
Chris Radford (Bass/Backing vocals)
Richard Lee (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar)
Martin Barratt (Rhythm Guitar/Backing vocals)
Roger Deane (Percussion)
Richard Sutcliffe (Lead Guitar)
We’re always looking for places to play so please get in touch if you would like to hear more about us or if you have us in mind for a gig
In the meantime for more info, MPs, vids and photos come and visit us at
Voodoo Rising is a dynamic, energetic rock / covers band located in the Guildford area.
The music is an entertaining 'feel good' mix of the best loved rock & pop songs featuring the hugely talented vocal blend of Carla and Naomi.
The sound is underpinned by a driving rhythm section and a classic rock guitar tone. The show is entertaining and provocative, mixing style and energy to great effect. With our varied repertoire we are guaranteed to go down a 'bomb' at events such as weddings, parties, corporate functions, pub venues, sports & social clubs. Voodoo Rising has a professional approach to their music, with entertainment and reliability as their top priorities, but without taking the fun out of playing.
Equipment is state-of-the-art, including a versatile PA system and lighting rig, allowing us to adapt to the venue. We are guaranteed to 'raise the roof' at any event!!!!
The line-up
Carla Warnes - Vocals
Mark Parkin - Guitars
Naomi Warwick - Vocals
Brian Baker - Bass guitar
Ollie Kirtley - Drums & percussion
Hailing from Liphook, Hampshire, Aimée is a 15 year old professional singer/songwriter who has been performing regularly on the local music scene in Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey.
Currently recording an E.P. for release in 2011, Aimée is busy writing a whole raft of new material which she is currently trialing at local music evenings.
In June 2009, having qualified via audition through Regional Finals and then Area Finals at Princes Hall, Aldershot, Aimée performed in the National Finals of Live and Unsigned at Portsmouth Guildhall in front of judges, the late Malcolm Mclaren, Annie Nightingale (Radio 1), Dane Bowers and Martin O’Shea (Atomic Kitten’s Manager) and was judged to be in the top 5 in the country in her genre. Aimée was also judged to be winner in the under 18’s Singer/Songwriter category at Gigtime Media’s “Spotlight 4 Stars” show, staged at Jongleurs flagship club in Battersea, South London.
Aimée has a love for performing at festivals and in 2009/2010 has been booked to perform at Guilfest, WeyFest, Americana International, Basingstoke Live (headlining the Acoustic Stage), OnionFest, Madhurst, Lazy Bishops Festival, Farnham Maltings Festival and Culture in the Park.
As well as her regular shows on the local circuit, Aimée has made numerous radio appearances with BBC Surrey, Delta Radio, Brooklands FM, Radio Lion, Radio Wey and Radio Basingstoke.
A caller to Mark Carter's Breakfast Show on BBC Surrey likened Aimée's style to that of Kirsty MacColl, other audiences have mentioned Avril Lavigne, Suzanne Vega, Alanis Morissette and Michelle Branch.
"What a talent. At 15 years old, the youngest performer on the Guilfest Backline Live Acoustic Stage, Aimée performing alongside music legends 10CC and Mungo Jerry delivered a contrasting set of self-penned alongside some well known classic and contemporary tracks. Her vocal prowess and the lyrical content of her songs belies her tender age which alongside the experience and professionalism that she showed in her performance at GuilFest 2010 can only mean that she has a fantastic future ahead of her. Definitely an act to watch in 2011" - Trevor Rapson - Guilfest Acoustic Stage 2010
"She was a great guest and it was our pleasure, I hope she comes in again" - Joe Talbot - BBC Surrey
"I was not only impressed by her musical ability, but also her control of the audience" - Steve Bradford - Loxwood Beer and Music Festival
"...the lyrics were deep and the music cool" - Niky Vanhoeke - Musician
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The Beagles began three years ago with a repertoire of, appropriately, Beatles and Eagles songs. They were runners-up at the "Battle Of The Bands" at the Electric Theatre in Guildford and headlined the Petersfield Christmas Festival in 2009.
They play classic rock from the 60's and 70's, characterised by vocal harmonies. All experienced musicians, they specialise in private parties that bring back memories and get you dancing.
The Beagles are:
Julian Skelt - a founder member, he has played guitar since he was 13. His
finger- picking style is classical with rock, folk and flamenco influences.
He also provides keyboards and vocal harmonies.
Nick Allan - another founder member, Nick has been playing guitar since he
was 14, both solo and backing singers at venues including the Guildford
Civic Hall. He was lead guitarist in The Silvertones in the late sixties. He
is now lead singer and plays 12 string guitar.
Nick Potter - a founder member, Nick has played bass guitar for thirty
years. He has supported China Crisis, Hazel O'Connor and T'Pau at the
Rushfest Festival in front of 2,500 fans.
Paul Wakeham - given his first guitar at 10, in various bands he has played
alongside The Spencer Davis Group, The Applejacks and The Moody Blues. He
joined Nick Allan in The Silvertones in the early 70's. He is lead guitarist
and lead singer.
John Hiles - following in his Fathers footsteps, John played drums from the
age of 7, playing in trad and modern Jazz, folk-rock, blues, pop and rock
bands in the South East, he toured in the USA with Billy No Mates and has
played on an F.A. Cup Final record.
It's not easy to choose the right band for your event. You've got to keep the kids happy as well as the grown-ups and you want something that's fun, upbeat and entertaining without being too much of a cliché. You want songs that everyone knows and can dance or sing along to, but at the same time you don't want to hear the same old songs done in the same old style. So what do you do?
Well fear not….for a fistful of dollars, The Band With No Name has the answer! We're a bunch of friends from London, Surrey and Sussex, all of whom have many years' experience on the live music scene. We first got together to blast out a set of popular covers at the Balcombe live music event in 2005, and such was the quality of feedback that we decided to put some polish on it and launch ourselves as a quality alternative to the same old "cookie cutter" party bands.
We put our own spin into some of the good old pop music standards that could otherwise be a bit cheesy. We also play some songs that you definitely won't have heard from a covers band before. We've got an Aussie singer, an award-winning gardener on bass and a mad scientist on lead guitar – we're definitely a bit different!
We're able to provide music and entertainment for your whole evening, including:
• Complete PA system and lighting to your requirements
• Up to two hours worth of live music
• Recorded music or DJ in between live sets.
A song list is available elsewhere on our page (it changes all the time though – we try to keep it up to date) together with our demo. For weddings, parties, anything - speak to us about all your requirements and we hope to see you soon!
The Band With No Name is looking for as much work as we can handle over summer.
Get in touch soon!
Adrian Brown – Drums
Matthew Flegg – Rhythm Guitar / Backing Vocals
Alex Bell – Bass / Backing Vocals
Claire Potter – Lead Vocal
Gareth Flegg – Lead Guitar
Will Rowsel – Saxophone / Backing Vocals (need to mic up sax)
Sticky Bun are Jim, JD, Gary, Paul and Andrew who will entertain you with a blend rock classics that you can sing and dance along to. You won’t be disappointed with this band… from rock to blues; you will know all the songs.
A local band that has played the circuit so is well known in the area.
AIM are a high energy, classic rock covers band from Surrey. Formed in the early days of 2005, AIM has built a reputation as a quality band with an ever growing following of loyal fans.
Visit their website:
The present line up of Throbbin Hood has been together for about 7 years although the core of the band has been going for about 20 years!! We have a policy of only playing music that is well known and fun, (the lyrics may change but the song is the same). Based on the variety of venues we have played, ranging from a one car domestic garage to the main ballroom of the Brighton Metropole Hotel via the many homes and estates of the rich and famous, I think our policy is working.
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"Throbbin Hood, not for the faint hearted"
