St Pauli To Spin Some Tunes In Belgium

Ben Sherman and Brooklyn present 'Hindu Nights'

Liam & Noel Gallagher's elder brother Paul will be spinning some tunes at the Make Up Club Ghent, Belgium on Friday 28th March 2008.

Also on the bill is 'Official Oasis Tour DJ' DJ Phil Smith

Other acts on the bill include DJ Alan Wright, The Black Box Revelation Live, Volvo Sluts, Jonasty And Dirk and more.

Visit the following website for more information www.myspace.com/shinealightpromotions

Thanks to Dennis

Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Band Ever?

Let the battle of the bands commence: we ask who is the greatest rock ’n’ roll band EVER? Take your pick by clicking here.

Current Top 10.

10: Joy Division - Current Rating: 6.32
09: Oasis - Current Rating: 6.32
08: The Sex Pistols - Current Rating: 6.37
07: Nirvana - Current Rating: 6.48
06: The Who - Current Rating: 6.54
05: Led Zeppelin - Current Rating: 6.57
04: The Smiths - Current Rating: 6.70
03: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Current Rating: 6.82
02: The Rolling Stones - Current Rating: 6.86
01: The Clash - Current Rating: 7.22

Source: www.nme.com

And The Winner Is...

The winner of the competition to win some Oasis promo items is Jenny Reardon from Houston, Texas USA.

Who correctly stated that the highest chart position for the Stop Crying Your Heart Out single in the UK was number 2.

Special thanks to Anders at www.mistersifter.com who gave me the prizes to be given away in a competition.

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Lewis Hamilton Listens To Oasis

He is the man in the groove. Like much in his life since his £45m McLaren deal, even his hobbies have gone upscale from last year's trusty acoustic. Now he is electric. I plug my headphones straight into it so the noise doesn't bother anyone else," he added.

Given last weekend's victory was the first step to his ultimate ambition, one wag asked if he could play Stairway to Heaven.

"No, but my favourite riff is from No Woman No Cry, a solo I quite like." His fingers briefly claw an imaginary chord - not something you see every day in an image conscious Formula One paddock.

"When I was younger I was more limited in what I would listen to. I was brought up on Bob Marley. These days I've got a broader view.

"I play a bit of everything - Oasis, Dylan, Lenny Kravitz, Jimi Hendrix. Michael Jackson is my favourite but I like Prince too, and Sir Paul McCartney is a legend."

Read the full interview here.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Possible Canadian Oasis Gig In August

Oasis May Be Coming to City

Performance - According to Herald sources, serious plans are afoot to bring Oasis to Calgary sometime in August for a show that will almost certainly take place at Pengrowth Saddledome. Read the Herald and stay posted at www.ticketmaster.ca for further details.

Source: Calgary Herald via www.canada.com

Oasis Legend Gets His Own Myspace Page

Former Oasis legend 'Bonehead' has set up his own myspace page, visit it by clicking here.

Peace In Our Time

The showbiz fight of the year is over. Noel Gallagher and Kenickie from Grease have kissed and made up.

Their feud kicked off backstage at a Marilyn Manson gig in L A, when Kenickie AK A Jeff Conaway, 57, pulled a knife on the Oasis frontman who'd been mocking him.

Trying to stir up more trouble, Russell Brand invited Noel on his radio show and surprised him with a phone call to Kenickie.

But Jeff told Noel: "You need protection growing up in New York.

You need some kind of weapon. There are very dangerous characters on the subway.

"I collect knives. In New York you grow up fighting, it's a big tough city with lots of violence."

He impressed Noel who said: "He's a true T-Bird."

What the F'hell is going on with that love-in?

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Oasis Director To Release First Feature Film In April

The director of Oasis' road movie 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' is to release his first feature film in April.

Bailie Walsh's movie, 'Flashbacks Of A Fool', stars James Bond actor Daniel Craig as an ageing movie star reliving his troubled youth in 1970s Britain.

Other actors involved in the film include Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory, Olivia Williams, Emilia Fox, Harry Eden, Lily Allen's brother Alfie Owen-Allen and US rapper EVE.

As well as Oasis, Walsh has previously worked with Kylie Minogue, New Order, Spiritualized and Massive Attack

'Flashbacks Of A Fool' is out on April 14.

Tum-thing Stops Noel Rebelling

Bizzarre Lord Noel Gallagher has done his bit for loads of good causes in his time.

But the Oasis rebel’s rumbling tum told him he had to ignore these protestors in London’s Mayfair.

One posed like he’d just launched a javelin.

But it wasn’t enough to throw Noel and his missus Sara Macdonald off the scent as they headed to Scott’s for some posh grub the day after a heavy session.

The couple had got stuck into the hospitality at a pal’s wedding at the weekend.

A night on the tiles was overdue for the couple after Mr Big spent seven weeks polishing off the next Oasis album in LA.

I wonder what the shoe shopping bill was like when he was away...

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Blur And Oasis For Euro Rock Band

It looks as if the long-long-awaited European release of Rock Band will benefit from a track list tailored to its new market, with an alternative song list spotted by attendees at Play.com Live last weekend (the game being one of the main attractions).

According to ButtonBandits, EA staff showing off the game had a track list that included the likes of Beetlebum by Blur, Rock 'n' Roll Star by Oasis, Through the Monsoon by Tokyo Hotel and Hysteria by Muse.

Manu Chao by Les Wamaps, L'Aventurier by Indochine, and New Wave by Playmo was hinted for the French version, Germans getting Hier Kommt Alex by Die Toten Hosen, Perfekte Welle by Juli, and Countdown to Insanity by H-Block X.
A selection of other Euro-favourites are hinted alongside these, so we'll keep you posted as we learn more.

Source: play.tm

Liam Gallagher Is A True Blue Supporter

Liam Gallagher looks like he has finally rid himself of all his rock-star pretensions – by declaring himself a fan of the former boyband Blue.

The Oasis star confessed his love to former Blue star Duncan James at a lavish reception­ party for London PR couple Niki de Metz and Charlie Lycett.

“He was telling Duncan he was really sorry that Blue were no longer going,” says an onlooker. “He was telling him that his kids love Blue’s music and that they all used to jump around the house singing and dancing to them.”

Liam and his brother Noel were the biggest names at the Landmark Hotel for the glitzy bash, which included dinner, a live performance from Sugababes­, and an after party where guests including Duran­ Duran’s Nick Rhodes, Meera Syal, Angela Griffin and Holly Willoughby got down until 6am.
Liam also appeared to have moved on from his formerly boozy ways.

“Liam didn’t seem like he was drunk at all,” says our source. “He was putting the chef’s hat on Duncan’s­ head, saying, ‘now that you’re unemployed­, you can be my chef for the night’.”

Source: www.thelondonpaper.com

Let The Record Show! McKee’s New Music-Themed Artwork

‘Pop artist’ Pete McKee will be living up to his title with a preview show of new retrospective paintings featuring fans, fashions and famous faces from Sheffield’s music scene.

The Human League, Jarvis Cocker and Arctic Monkeys are among the names getting the McKee treatment in ‘33 and 1/3’ – Pete’s first Sheffield show of new artwork in over a year.

Also reflected in Pete’s new paintings are the fashions associated with music genres and styles such as Mods and Rockers. Meanwhile, former city venues of yesteryear are also depicted including nightclubs The Limit and Mojo – which was opened by Peter Stringfellow and, in its 1960s heyday, played host to live concerts by many well known bands.

The launch event will be held at the Forum Café and Bar, 127-129 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, on Sunday April 13th from 8pm, when the works will be available – for one night only – at a special exhibition-themed price of £333. After the launch, the originals will revert to the normal price of £600.

Each of the 33 and a third paintings is 12” X 12” LP-sized, in keeping with the music theme of ‘33 and 1/3’ - the rotation frequency or ‘RPM’ of vinyl albums.

The ‘third’ of a painting in the collection title is an unfinished picture featuring a record player and album sleeve which will be customised especially for its owner by the artist. The buyer can choose the record they want to see featured and Pete will personally finish the painting for them.
Said Pete: “The exhibition is based on my love of music and the themes of the paintings range from being in famous bands to buying records, gig-going and fan culture.”

Pete’s work is admired by a growing army of high-profile music names including Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Richard Hawley and Arctic Monkeys.

McKee’s new paintings are inspired by the Sheffield music scene and celebrate fandom as well as famous faces.

‘The Mods’: A life devoted to clothes as cool as the music.

‘We Love You Marc’: Our kids don't believe that we, too, once fell in love with our heroes.

For more information visit www.petemckee.com

What's Going On At Oasis And Kasabain's Favourite Club Night?

The March 'This Feeling' is upon us and boy do we have a line up worthy to march to!...ex ’La’s’ and ’Cast’ Lord John Power makes his TF debut.

Kav is also playing acoustic set of his new EP which will be released on This Feeling Records end of April. Kav has been setting LA on fire during February with his live gigs and DJ sets. Looks like leaving The Happy Mondays is just the start of Kav’s zone...we also have newly signed to Island Records The Rushes. We think they’ve got a bit of U2 sound about them.

There are the usual mega drinks deals & also London’s number 1 DJ collective, Soul Boy Mystic Collective.

For more information and tickets click here.

Liam Gallagher Does His Bit For Charity

He's a nice fella really, that Liam Gallagher.

I spotted the one-time bad boy dropping off loads of his and wife Nicole Gallagher's old clothes at a charity shop in North London.

The big-hearted Oasis star even helped the assistant to take the goodies into the back room too.

Source: Daily Star Sunday

Win Some Oasis Stuff

Anders at www.mistersifter.com has given me the following prizes to be given away in a competition.

Columbia 2004 UK Sine/Helter Skelter 1-track promo only CD, custom printed disc & title sleeve. Cat No SAMPCS143371

Acquiesce - CD - UK - Big Brother - 2006 2 Track Radio Edit Promo For Stop The Clocks Ep With Card Sleeve B/W Masterplan Radio Edit (RKIDSCD37P1)

Stop The Clocks (Promo Sticker)
Lord Don't Slow Me Down (Promo Sticker)
Don't Believe The Truth (Promo Beer Mat)

To enter the competition answer the following question

What was the highest chart position for the Stop Crying Your Heart Out single in the UK?

Important Info:
Deadline - All Entries must be received by 20th of March.
When sending your entry please title your email as 'Promo Competition'
Please include your name in your email.
Send all entries to scyhodotcom@gmail.com
First name drawn out of the hat will win all the prizes.

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Rare Zanzibar Club Bootleg From 2003 Surfaces

On May 3, 2003, Noel Gallagher took to the stage and performed his historic gig at the Zanzibar club in Liverpool. Prior to the gig, he had taken the opportunity in several radio interviews to promote the greatness of the newly written song “Stop the Clocks.” In the middle of his set list that night, in between performing “Talk Tonight” and “Wonderwall”, and then “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “Married With Children”, Noel performed the song he had spoken so much about, and a legend was born.

Over the years, an audio recording of the Zanzibar concert never surfaced. Some fans even began to doubt that the concert ever took place, or that the song had been performed that night.

L4E has obtained a recording of Wonderwall (*recorded at the Zanzibar club in 2003). Noel can clearly be heard introducing Stop the Clocks on it.

After the song, Noel says: “Thank you... so anyway.” Then Noel plays a chord on the acoustic guitar and utters the words that the crowd will never forget: "This next song is called 'Stop the Clocks.'" During the song, Gem is playing what sounds like backwards guitar with reverb or an echo effect. It's different than the backwards guitar heard in the song "Who Feels Love", but has the same psychedelic feel, with bongo drums being played by Terry.

Source: L4E Newsroom

Teenage Cancer Trust At The Royal Albert Hall DVD

Teenage Cancer Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of teenagers with cancer. Each day in the UK 6 young people are diagnosed with the disease.

This annual week of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall was the brainchild of TCT patron and The Who frontman Roger Daltrey CBE. It has fast become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the music calendar.

The aim of the shows is to raise awareness and funds for the desperately needed TCT units in NHS hospitals. They are environments designed specifically for teenagers where, with the support of expert staff, survival rates are visibly improving.

THE WHO – THE SEEKER
NOEL GALLAGHER – DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER
NOEL GALLAGHER AND PAUL WELLER – THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR
KAISER CHIEFS – TAKE MY TEMPERATURE
THE CORAL – DREAMING OF YOU
THE CURE – THE KISS
RAZORLIGHT AND ROGER DALTREY – SUMMERTIME BLUES
THE VIEW – FACE FOR THE RADIO
BLOC PARTY – LIKE EATING GLASS
THE BEES – GOT TO LET GO
GRUFF RHYS – GWN MIWN
JUDAS PRIEST – HELL BENT FOR LEATHER
KASBIAN – L.S.F.
THE WHO – BABA O’RILEY
THE WHO – TEA AND THEATRE

E Exempt from classification

DVD Region 2

Format: PAL

Running time: approx 69 minutes

Due for general release: 14th April 2008

Click here for more information.

Source: www.teenagecancertrust.org

More On The Wellerbretta

Photo Source: Richard Lunt official photographer for Scootering Monthly Via Pete Mckee.

Last week I posted a interview with the artist Pete Mckee (Here.) and I was bombarded with various emails from Paul Weller & Scooter fans for more information and pictures of the scooter.

I also found out a bit more information on the scooter on springfair.com

Not quite content with painting a 10ft guitar for the Gibson Guitar Town exhibition in London’s South Bank on behalf of Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, Pete McKee has turned his artistic attentions to scooters. On display at his stand in Hall 12 is a full-size hand-painted scooter featuring some of McKee’s cartoon-style pop art, which has been signed by the Modfather Paul Weller.

McKee transformed the 1968 Lambretta scooter, which he salvaged from his friend’s garage, by hand-painting his designs directly onto the bodywork of the scooter. The artwork had to be given three intricate coats by hand before it was finished. “I treated it like it were a canvas, a large work of art,” he said.

During a visit to Weller’s studio, the former The Jam and Style Council front man agreed to sign the handlebars of the scooter. McKee’s work, which is often inspired by music, has earned him a growing celebrity following.

'To Be Someone' is the name of the scooter, after The Jam song.

Thanks to Pete Mckee & Richard Lunt.

Jimmy Page Donates Iconic Double Neck Guitar To Charity

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page has donated an ultra-limited edition, iconic double-neck guitar to raise money for charity.

The auction, Childline Rocks, takes place at London’s IndigO2 tonight (March 13), with the Jimmy Page Signature Double Neck EDS 1275 being one of the star lots on offer.

Also up for auction are guitars donated and signed by Noel Gallagher and Status Quo, tickets on the Flight 666 piloted by Bruce Dickinson for a trip to see Iron Maiden play live in Lisbon, a personal acoustic performance by Thunder, a guitar signed by all the artists appearing at Childline Rocks and a plaque presented to Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin.

Page’s guitar will be signed and personalised for the highest bidder by Jimmy himself.

Performing tonight are the likes of Roger Daltrey, Lulu Marillion, The Zombies, Fish, Thunder, Glenn Hughes and Russ Ballard.

Tickets for the special event are still available now and cost £40, £45, £75 or £200 for VIP. Information on how to buy tickets can be found here

Source: www.gigwise.com

Inside This Week's NME

Gracing this week’s cover of NME are stadium mega-stars Muse – who stun us by revealing that they only want to release singles and ‘Best Of’s from here on in. Will there really never be another album..?

Elsewhere in the magazine – this week’s latest news reveals all from Damon Albarn’s Africa Express which saw Franz Ferdinand debut a brand new song and Hard-Fi, Reverend and the Makers and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly take to the stage top show their support.

The NME Classics CD is out now and contains 61 legendary tracks over three musical decades from the 70s 80s and 90s. We look at some of the biggest stars on the compilation including; David Bowie, The Stooges, New Order, Blur and Oasis.

Source: www.nme.com