Day 145: Is London still the centre of the U.K. music industry? - Jay Stapley

Today's entry by friend of RTYD @JayStapley to his 'Year in the Life of a Musician' blog http://ow.ly/bR4jo

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Guitars and Life: Surplus to needs...

Read this new post by RTYD member Graham Hunt on his blog Guitars and Life

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Day 144: Stagecraft, an update. - Jay Stapley

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Gig Reminder: Cloudbusting (Kate Bush Tribute) at the Ginhouse, #Bodmin @ Sat 8 Sep 21:00 - 22:00 (GIG CALENDAR)

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Win win win! Benlikesmusic’s First Competition! | Indie Ambient Angular Post-Rock blog

Read this post by friend of RTYD, Ben Gallivan @BenLikesMusic: Win win win! Benlikesmusic’s First Competition!

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Guitars and Life: Hero

Read this new post by RTYD member Graham Hunt on his blog Guitars and Life

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Gig Reminder: Gunrunner at The Kings Arms #Chelmsford #Essex @ Fri 7 Sep 20:00 - 23:00 (GIG CALENDAR)

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Quiz time at the Hotel Absurdiana - Spirit of Play

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Day 142: The Jay and Jerry Show: masterclass/gig dates announced. - Jay Stapley

Today's entry by friend of RTYD @JayStapley to his 'Year in the Life of a Musician' blog http://ow.ly/bR4jo

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BOF! @ Buffalo Cardiff w/ DJ Gwenno | Indie Ambient Angular Post-Rock blog

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Big Tea Records / Absolute Monarchs – New Release | Indie Ambient Angular Post-Rock blog

Read this post by friend of RTYD, Ben Gallivan @BenLikesMusic: Big Tea Records / Absolute Monarchs – New Release

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Introducing rock/pop/blues covers band, Gunrunner, from Essex

Gunrunner is an Essex-based classic rock, pop and blues covers band. Recently, their lead guitarist of eight years, Chris Campbell, decided to pursue an alternative blues path and the band are currently auditioning for a replacement.

The band has a large repertoire of over 150 rock, pop and blues songs covering four decades, and lines up as follows:


Spencer Pratten (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), 
Barry Eaves (drums)
Del Stoton (vocals & harmonica). 
Rich Raymond (bass)
Vince Leatt (occasional Hammond organ) 
Jay J "Daddy Cool" Downs (VERY occasional sax) 


Check the RTYD Gig Calendar for details of upcoming shows.

Introducing Patrick Begley of the Dipsticks

Welcome to first time member/long time friend of ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP, London-based singer and guitarist, Patrick Begley.

Patrick drives an ambulance for the Patient Transport branch of the London Ambulance Service by day and plays in 3-piece original blues(-ish) rock band, The Dipsticks, that you may have already discovered on the ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP network, and which features stalwart ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROPPER, Mark McKendrick, on bass guitar. Patrick can also occasionally be seen performing solo at open-mic nights in London. Watch the RTYD gig guide for details of these, and the next - long awaited, much anticipated - Dipsticks gig.

Welcome to new RTYD member Steve from Birmingham

A ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP welcome to Steve, a drummer/percussionist from Birmingham.

Steve, who is 55, enjoys rock, blues and soul, and is looking to join a band. He plays acoustic drums and cajon, congas, bongos, maracas, guiro, claves and cabasa. He has mostly played in pubs and clubs; he has good kit, transport, and he is very reliable.

Introducing new RTYD member, Monica Salaste

Welcome to Monica Salaste from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester. Monica likes classic rock and soul, and plays the drums and sings backing vocals. She has been off the scene since last summer but is currently looking for either an established band or dep work, to get back into it.

Monica also enjoys writing music, and is looking for a writing partner.

Introducing Tucson Arizona band Graveyard Darlings

A big ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP-WELCOME! to Tucson Arizona originals band Graveyard Darlings.

The band comprises Danny Boy, Bimmy, Johnny Neptune and Bolen, and although they would rather that their music did the talking, they will say that it is about "friends...good times...drinks...good times...memories and good times - nuthin' too serious". And so it should be. You can listen to it here,

Introducing new RTYD member Andy Lawrence

Welcome to ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP, bass player Andy Lawrence, from Teignmouth in Devon.

He and a guitarist are currently looking for a singer and drummer for a band they are putting together to play rock/blues/R&B cover songs from the 60s and 70s. They would like dedicated musicians who are prepared to work hard and practice regularly.

Video: She's Still Got It by Mark Handley

Singer/songwriter and RTYD member Mark Handley's song She's still got it, from the album The boy who never grew up. ©Mark Handley 2012

Diced Cookin' covering Bob Dylan's All Along The Watchtower

RTYD member Ron Greenwood posted this: Diced Cookin' covering Bob Dylan's All Along The Watchtower at Jazz After Dark on 24th November 2011. The Band has a Thursday residency at the legendary Soho venue.

Bassist Available: Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Bassist (33) Available: Cardiff South Glamorgan Wales: Looking to start/join post-#punk, rock, indie band: http://bit.ly/dOde2w