Video: The Zone performing 'In Any Other Way' at Guilfest 2012

The Zone performing their opening song In Any Other Way on the Main Stage at Guilfest 2012. This song is on their latest EP Which Path available now on iTunes, Amazon and other digital distributors.

We're so proud of them! The Zone play the main stage at Guilfest 2012

Just bummed I can't be there.

The Zone is: Dave Browett on guitars and vocals, JC on bass and vocals, and Rob Hayter on drums - all of whom are members of ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP (do I sound chuffed?!). They have just released a 5-song EP entitled ‘Which Path’. For further information please visit their website.

Introducing rock covers band Riff Raff from Guildford, Surrey

A big rock covers-band WELCOME! to Riff Raff from Guildford in Surrey.

Riff Raff formed in April 2008 and, after winning Battle of the Bands at the Electric Theatre (Guildford) in June, went on to play at Guilfest '08. Since then, the band has gone from strength to strength playing numerous venues, clubs, events and festivals in the local area. Two original members of the band, Nick (guitar) and Ed (drums) are joined by Mark (vocals), Kev (guitar) and Jason (bass) to deliver a driving rock sound that identifies them as the No 1 rock covers band in the county.

Don't miss them - check out the RTYD Gig Calendar and join the party for an exceptional night of live rock music.

New Video! The Zone

Snippets from the Zone's new 5-track EP along with clips from their performance at Guilfest 2011 - Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Zone Rock!

The Zone return to Guilfest this weekend

The Zone return to Guilfest this weekend. They play the Second Stage on Sunday at 2pm. Check out their brand new website, too, here.

Guilfest, anyone?

If you're a RTYD-associated band playing Guilfest, please email me details and I'll give you a plug. Thanks, Toby

True Deceivers at Guilfest

Surrey-band The True Deceivers will playing twice at next weekend's Guilfest. They are playing the 2nd Stage (The Good Time Guide Stage) at 1.20pm on Saturday, and The Acoustic Stage at 4.30pm on the Sunday. Rupert Lewis will be joining them on fiddle for both sets. Frontman Graham Firth is also compering the open mic on The Acoustic Stage from 12pm on Friday.

The True Deceivers were formed in 2003 from the ashes of The Blazing Homesteads. Comprising Homesteaders Nick Bliss (guitar and vocals), Mark Mitchell (fiddle and vocals) and Dee Coley (bass) they joined up with former Plenty frontman Graham Firth (lead vocals and guitar) and Jamie Legg (Eat The Sofa) on drums. They soon made a name for themselves on the live scene with their rootsy folk rock sound punctuated by Mark’s stunning fiddle playing and Nick’s punchy guitar work. Their influences range from Steve Earle to Bob Dylan, The Waterboys and Tom Petty. Following Mark’s sudden death in March 2009 the band reverted to a more acoustic sound with Dee picking up his acoustic bass and Nick swapping his Telecaster for an acoustic guitar and mandolin. The result is a more stripped down sound whilst still retaining the band’s ear for a melody and losing none of the power of the original line up.

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Carry on Guildford

Okay, so Guildford could be back on. I take it all back. Beautiful Losers have agreed to play, though not yet on the revised date. The Zone are happy - mostly 'cos they've had their place on the Guilfest bill confirmed. Well done boys. I've yet to contact my original headline act, but will do tomorrow.

Got guests tonight so will expand on this later.