A night full of live music in aid of Dementia UK
"Making Music to Make a Difference"
We're really excited to announce the very first year of Rock 4 Dementia in aid of Dementia UK.
This new annual event will help raise funds for a cause very close to a lot of families' hearts whilst at the same time offer an incredible night of live music. Rock 4 Dementia are very lucky to have on board some amazing bands for our first year and we can guarantee a night to remember.
Well, here they all are pictured above.
Pigshoes, The Left Backs and The Extras.
We're thrilled to have such a line-up of great talent and we'd like to thank them for all their commitment and support.
Massive thanks also to Keith Pollitt Airbrushing and Signwriting, Jess from JM Photography and Cherry Studio, Southport for their time,
talent and generosity.
Thanks also to the lovely Marie Poole from Liverpool for her personally handcrafted jewellery to help with our fundraising.
Learn more about each of the bands below.
Pigshoes
Pigshoes are a mix of talent from 3 teenage bands originating in Southport. Still best mates over 30 years on, they are Paul (bass), Ben (drums), Neil (vocals) and Lance (guitar). As teenagers, the four were key members in Fuzzy Felt (Paul), The Deadlies (Ben & Lance) and Appen It Will (Neil).
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Deadly Intentions formed in the late ‘80s in Southport, later changing their name to the Deadlies. Their punk based fast pop was very popular in the vein of the Senseless Things and Mega City 4 who were around at the same time. They played UK wide in high profile supports with GBH, UK Subs and punk giants Chelsea at the famous Marquee Club in London. Following the release of their Shirkers Playtime 12” EP, and possibly at their peak, they inexplicably split in the early ‘90s.
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The Deadlies
Shirkers Playtime E.P. 1991 |
Appen It Will formed in 1985 in Southport. Locally they were an instant success with their jangly style of guitar-based rock inspired by bands as diverse as early R.E.M., the Church and Camper Van Beethoven, to name but a few, along with a lot of early Punk. Singer Neil wrote all the words and guitarist Scott, the music, with Phil on the bass and Tuz drumming. They gigged around the country until they unfortunatey went out with a bang in 1991, just after recording three excellent tracks with a new guitar player, Keith. Band members were: Neil Thompson - Vocals, Scott White - Guitar, Phil Hutson - Bass,
Mark 'Tuz' Rimmer - Drums, Keith Porter - Guitars
Fuzzyfelt were an indie-punk- pop band based in Southport during the mid 90’s made up of Paul, Mark, Jim, Jonny and later Zak. The Fuzzies recorded a number of demos and played gigs around Merseyside making their debut supporting fellow ‘Port band, The Deadlies. They built up a following of like-minded kids who loved a 3 minute, 4 chord pop tune before going their separate ways after a few years together. Band members were:
(L-R) Zak Cain, Jim Range, Mark Range, Jonny Nothard and Spectrum Rimmer
The Left Backs
Hailing from Belfast, Liverpool based four piece band of hard rocking amigos 'The Left Backs' have a sense of charm and originality about them. Combining hard hitting riffs with catchy choruses, the lads have an infectious energy that will have you clapping your feet and stamping your hands in no time.
Having made a name for themselves in Belfast around 2015, the Belfast boys made the pilgrimage to Liverpool to complete their music degrees. Once graduated, the boys experienced a rebirth in style and attitude, churning out an array of exciting new material as well as honing their electrifying live show, going on to support up and coming heavy hitters such as 'The Jjohns', 'Glass Caves’, ‘Say Sue Me’ and more. Inspiration is taken from the riffage of Led Zepplin and Thin Lizzy, the vocal harmonies of The Beatles, the melodies of The Strokes and the occasional screaming horn part of Miles Davis. With this healthy mix of indie, hard rock, garage and even jazz for good measure, the boys strive for a classic sound with a modern twist that defies you not to get stuck into it with them on their journey to the top. |
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The Extras
The Extras have been bringing their hard edged,red hot high octane music to audiences across the uk since 2008.
The band has their roots in rock n roll, r n b , and early garage freakbeat. In fact, if you don't tap your feet to this stuff then you aint got no feet to tap. The band’s captivating, high-energy performances hark from a liking to all things Dick Dale, The Sonics, The Pirates and Dr Feelgood in style which all makes for an interesting and explosive performance. "Its a bottomless barrel of musical ear candy” in the words of one eloquent fan. Fans tell the band time and time again that they loved dancing, stomping and singing along too and often threaten to come back again to see The Extras in action !
The line up consists of front man, Mark Taylor on vocals, (who is the son of Merseybeat legend Kingsize Taylor),
Dave Woods, who continues to ‘wow’ us on superb guitar, Richard King, keeping that energy going on bass and backing vocals, with the pounding skin man Mark Prescott on drums, giving them that high octane sound that is the Extras!
"The Extra's don't trade in mellow bluesy noodling or moody motif's. It's hot rod R'n'B all the way."
"This band rock harder than Stephen Hawking’s homework"(Lucas Campbell)
The band has their roots in rock n roll, r n b , and early garage freakbeat. In fact, if you don't tap your feet to this stuff then you aint got no feet to tap. The band’s captivating, high-energy performances hark from a liking to all things Dick Dale, The Sonics, The Pirates and Dr Feelgood in style which all makes for an interesting and explosive performance. "Its a bottomless barrel of musical ear candy” in the words of one eloquent fan. Fans tell the band time and time again that they loved dancing, stomping and singing along too and often threaten to come back again to see The Extras in action !
The line up consists of front man, Mark Taylor on vocals, (who is the son of Merseybeat legend Kingsize Taylor),
Dave Woods, who continues to ‘wow’ us on superb guitar, Richard King, keeping that energy going on bass and backing vocals, with the pounding skin man Mark Prescott on drums, giving them that high octane sound that is the Extras!
"The Extra's don't trade in mellow bluesy noodling or moody motif's. It's hot rod R'n'B all the way."
"This band rock harder than Stephen Hawking’s homework"(Lucas Campbell)
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