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Warming you up this winter, 29 Blackbirds head south in promotion of the brand new EP '2AM', performing a series of shows in selected North Island locations.

Fronting with a punchy combination of soul, jazz and good old fashioned rock, 29 Blackbirds are wowing audiences with their relentless onstage energy and exceptional musicianship. The Auckland 5 piece features accomplished musicians from outfits Stylus (Painkillers & Gain Control), Tomorrow Comes In Silence (The Calm That Lies Beneath) and 5 Star Fallout (Say Goodnight), bringing you something fresh with an exciting approach to the scene.

Presales to all shows are $10 + bf and are available online from www.undertheradar.co.nz
Each presale comes with a FREE copy of 29 Blackbirds '2AM' EP

Otherwise, pick up a copy of '2AM' from a live show or you can download from iTunes and www.amplifier.co.nz

29 Blackbirds Winter Dates:

26 June 9pm - New Plymouth, The Basement w/ Missie and the Gentle Kings & Dave Ritchie Smith Trio
3 July 9pm - Hamilton, Palladium w/ Grace Falls
10 July 9pm - Auckland, Live Bar w/ Soulsion & Grace Falls
17 July 9pm - Mt Maunganui, Brewers Bar w/ Grace Falls & Matt Bodman and the Valentine Grind
18 July 9pm - Raglan, Orca Bar w/ Grace Falls

When bands The Septembers, 29 Blackbirds and Soulsion play at the Dogs Bollix on May 16th there’s only going to be one thing on their minds and that’s delivering an unforgettable night out for the gig going public.

Aiming for the 1-2-3 punch, these 3 kick ass live Auckland bands are combining for one night only to ensure this live experience will be something memorable.

The Septembers return to the Dogs Bollix, playing a full set featuring songs from their recently released 11 track debut album “Edge Of The World”. With tracks ranging from stomping power-pop to searing acoustic heartbreakers, dynamic front man Anthony Stretch and band deliver a passion filled performance that excites and demands your full listening attention. The band have gone from strength to strength over the last year, working with internationally renowned producer/engineer Rico Petrillo (The Verve, Blur, Supergrass) and recently completing a successful album release tour.

New outfit 29 Blackbirds join the bill bringing a fresh and exciting approach to the local scene. Fronting with a punchy combination of soul, jazz and good old fashioned rock, the band has already gained a loyal following on the live circuit wowing audiences with their relentless onstage energy and exceptional musicianship. The band features accomplished musicians from outfits Stylus (Painkillers & Gain Control), Tomorrow Comes In Silence (The Calm That Lies Beneath) and 5 Star Fallout (Say Goodnight). The 5 piece will be performing songs from their brand new debut EP “2AM”.

Opening the night with a whole bunch of flavour come Soulsion, playing party starting funk rock. Hailing from as far as Tonga and as close as Auckland City the band are currently back in the studio to continue work on their debut album. According to reliable sources this group is best seen up close, pumping soul into the dance moves you didn't even know you had.

Just the facts
Who: The Septembers, 29 Blackbirds, Soulsion
Where: Dogs Bollix, 2 Newton Road, Auckland
When: Saturday 16 May 8.00pm.
How: Limited $5 presales from Undertheradar.co.nz or $10 from the door on the night
Why: cause boring stuff sucks

The Rabble, a three-piece band based on the Hibiscus Coast (HBC) dedicated to bringing you a brand of solid and unique Punk Rock n' Roll. This year the band have been busy in the recording studio, working on their second full length album The Battle's Almost Over.

Recently, the band shot a music video for the song This World Is Dead from the upcoming album. The song features Mark Unseen from the legendary hardcore punk rock band The Unseen, when he took time out in New Zealand between the end of the Vans Warped Tour and The Unseen's headlining tour of Europe.

With the release date of the album still to be announced, the band are currently working on plans for several international tours commencing next February, to encompass Canada, The United States and Europe.

The video for This World Is Dead will be released on the band's MYSPACE page within the next week, so keep your eyes peeled!

www.myspace.com/therabble

Head to the Ellen Melville Hall in Auckland, and check out Punk vs Emo.

Four top genre bands [[The Rabble]], False Start, The Explicit & Scenic Drive showcase the differences between punk and emo in music and fashion at Ellen Melville Hall.

Come along and represent or experience the cultures with The Rabble, False Start, The Explicit and Scenic Drive at this all ages event.

This is an all ages event.

Punk vs Emo tickets available from: iTicket - Book at www.iticket.co.nz or phone iTICKET (09) 361 1000

On Saturday 26 May, The Rabble play ONE Wellington show, to release the latest single THE COAST SONG.

Radio Active 89FM presents
THE RABBLE, single release show for THE COAST SONG
with guests Badtown and more...
Saturday 26 May 9.00pm
Subnine, Edward St, Wellington
R18

Tickets are available for $10 from ALC Headquarters, 162 Cuba St or from the door on the night.

ACT UP PROMOTIONS PRESENTS:

AT A LOOSE END
THE EXPLICIT
CYANIDE CITY
KILL THE NARC

Friday 11 May 7.30pm
Ellen Melville Hall, High St, Auckland City

$10 at the door - ALL AGES

Roofdog, 5th Threat, Suckafish & The Bludgers - This Saturday 24 February 8.00pm at the Kings Arms Tavern. R18 - $10 at the door

Killerfest07 - The hardest gig to ever hit Auckland is taking over The Studio in on Krd for 2 massive days! Featuring over 23 bands, this has to be Australasia's premier local band event of 2007!

...presented by DEADBOY INC in association with C4 and VANS!

February 2 & 3, 2007 (Friday and Saturday) at The Studio Karangahape Rd, Auckland

Licensed and all ages event.
5PM start.

Featuring....

BLEEDERS, PARKWAY DR{AUS}, THE VALLEY{AUS}. GOODNIGHT NURSE, THE RABBLE, ANTAGONIST,COLD BY WINTER, COBRA KHAN, CITY NEWTON BOMBERS, FALSE START, RIVAL STATE, FALTER, SUICIDE DOGS, FULL NELSON AND HEAPS MORE!

Tickets available now through www.ticketek.co.nz and Real Groovy

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This weekend The Rabble play shows in Wellington and Hastings!

WELLINGTON

Friday 12 January 6.00pm
Instore promotional show of THIS IS OUR LIVES EP
Real Groovy, Cuba St, Wellington

Saturday 13 January 2006 9.00PM
ALC CLothing Birthday Party
With No Love Lost & Fallen Order
Valve, Wellington
$8 at the door - R18

HASTINGS

Sunday 14 January 2006 7.00PM
With Rival State, False Start & Tempo 38
Atomic Events Centre, Hastings
ALL AGES - $10 at the door

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The Rabble Christmas Show
With Stylus, Quarter2 & 5th Threat

Saturday 23 December 7.30pm
Transmission Room, Corner of Mayoral Dr and Queen St, Auckland

All Ages & R18 - $10 at the door

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ACT UP Presents

The Rabble
THIS IS OUR LIVES EP Release Show
Wednesday 6 December 8.00pm
Kings Arms Tavern, Newton, Auckland

With guests Badtown, 5th Threat & Quarter2
R18, $10 at the door

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