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Indie

"the grams// First album is on its way"

Brighton,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/19/2008
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   the grams//: General Info
Member Since3/2/2006
Band Websitefacebook.com/profile.php?id=19657899392
Band Members
Tony Porter - Main vocals/Lead Guitar
Ben Park - Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals
Dan Porter - Drums


email : thegrams@hotmail.co.uk

InfluencesThe Strokes, Bloc Party, Editors, the Cribs.
Sounds Like"Storming, Serrated Chart Rock" - NME.
Type of LabelMajor




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Nov 19 2008 8:00P
Western Front Brighton
Dec 3 2008 8:00P
Po na na Brighton

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   About the grams//


The Grams are a guitar based 4-piece consisting of two brothers, Dan and Tony Porter, and two life-long friends, Ben Park and Andy Watts. The Grams draw their influences from a variety of bands, in particular Bloc Party, the Cribs and Editors.

In 2007, the Grams recorded an EP mixed and produced by Jon Gray for Big Life management. Jon Gray recorded the new Editors LP for Jack Knife Lee and has mixed hits for the likes of the Zutons, the Coral and the Subways (www.biglifeproducers.com).

The Grams performed at the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park after winning the 2007 XFM unsigned radio competition, voted by the general public, and also supported the Wombats at KOKO for Club NME.

This year the Grams are planning to record their debut album - a sense of extra well being - and will then be on the road touring the UK.



POWDER BY KEVIN SAMPSON

Where the name "The Grams" comes from:

This caused a bit of a stir when it was first published. Its a story of the rise and fall of a rock and roll band. This is an adult read with bad language and debauchery. It will cheer you up in depressing January.

Keva McCluskey, lead singer of Liverpool band The Grams, is convulsed with jealousy when their inferior rivals Sensira hit the headlines. But a fortuitous meeting with society Trustafarian Guy de Burret boots the unsuspecting Grams straight into the harsh limelight. The band's camaraderie is rent asunder, as a bewildering host of journalists, music moguls and parasites works its sinister magic. The Grams have to fight to save their minds, their bodies and their friendship. They win, lose and ultimately, win again in this bacchanalian tale of sex, drugs. And rock'n'roll.



The Grams Videos:

The Grams - Lost Time - at the Coalition Brighton - Apr 2008.


The Grams @ Koko, Camden

The Grams @ The Garden - Miloco Studios

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Nov 19 2008 7:21 PM

SilverSky (Now on iTunes!!)





Nov 17 2008 1:20 PM

Well.


This.


Is.


It.



We rocked the Water Rats, buried the Borderline, creamed the Carling Academy and did unspeakable things to the Rhythm Factory.



Now, to wrap the year up fine style we're playing our last gig of the year at The Brief in Croydon on Saturday 22nd Nov.



Also on the bill are Free Reign and the always excellent Whitestar


Doors open at 8, entry is a fiver and it's going to get very messy indeed.



Cheers!


SilverSky : Explosive, Acerbic, Musical Redemption



… "great rockin' pop sensibility, genuine raw talent....".
'Toxic Pete'

…"4 out of 5". Vikki Roberts at 'Jukebocx'.


…"A sure bet.... cool and inspirational".
'Street Voice'
Lostaura





Nov 15 2008 8:08 PM

Fancy coming to our next show?
Its our LAST electric gig of the year in Brighton!

Its at The Hope, Queens Road, Brighton on Wedns 19th Nov.

We're supporting the totally awesome US band The Airborne Toxic Event, (championed by NME and XFM)

Further support from Welfare Mothers

Tickets links are on our page (£2 cheaper than turning up on the night)

Doors open @ 8pm, we're on 1st so we'll be on shortly after!

Will be good to see you there!
MagicBabyet (new single out, FREE DOWNLOAD!!))





Nov 14 2008 7:57 PM




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Nov 10 2008 10:10 AM

NOVIEMBRE LILA
new songs, blog & friends
Publicación mensual del grupo Lila Dit Ça

CANCIONES
"Buffalo 90"
"todos mis amigos se van"

ARTÍCULOS
pensamientos "buffalo 90" (Xavi Martín)
relatos "café" (Fernando Lima)
reflexiones "las notas, nos mueven?" (Octavio Morgante)
monográfico "blue velvet"(Xavi Martín)

AMIGOS DESTACADOS
blue velvet

FOTOS
"viajes desde el salón"

LUGARES PARA ENCONTRARNOS
lila space ça
http://www. myspace. com/lilaruido
lila blog ça
http://ruidolila. blogspot. com/
lila tube ça
http://www. youtube. com/user/fq9hz
STAND DOWN - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!





Nov 8 2008 8:32 PM

hey, thanks for being our friends. here's some presents :)
Purple Turtle Cover
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Also, come and check Tasfuira out.
We like them and think you will too!
In More Ways Than One Ep..
If you can't see any links in this message, please visit our site for your freebies!
KONG Promotions





Nov 8 2008 5:50 PM

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Nov 3 2008 8:02 PM

*** IN NEED OF NOW ***
GUILTY GUITARS' 3rd ALBUM
RELEASED OCTOBER 30th 2008
ON GUILTY GUITARS RECORDS

With 12 songs and nearly 1 hour running time the new album explores new dimensions in the music of Guilty Guitars, taking the listener from joyful fields down to valleys of melancholy and from there, back again to optimistic heights – it’s a journey, designed for your ears.

There are several options to join the ride:
You can.......
.......listen to the smash–hit–singles “Any Other Day” & “Again” in full length on our MySpace page.
.......switch through Audio–Clips of all tracks on our LastFm page (www. lastfm. de/music/Guilty+Guitars).
.......download the complete album or single tracks at iTunes.
.......waste your time at www. guiltyguitars. com
.......waste even more time writing in our guestbook: http://guiltytalk. wordpress. com/guestbook/

Enjoy!

"You can find me in this song I sing to you
and I find myself in need of now..."

Guilty Greez
Andy Xport





Nov 1 2008 10:24 AM

Hey friend!
Just letting you know i have released my new album and
its all yours for free!, so why not give it a gander
and perhaps download it, crank up the volume and
annoy your neighbors!
cheers ;0)
Live & Amplified





Oct 31 2008 5:23 PM

Live and Amplified offers you four of the best indie/rock bands from the local scene on a Tuesday night.

EVERY TUESDAY
Kulture - West Street, Brighton
Doors open 8:00pm til 1:00am
Drinks from £2 - Shots from £1
Entry £3

What more excuss do you need for a good night out?
See website or flyer for full listings www. rockbrighton. com

Totally Unsigned

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Oct 24 2008 2:44 PM

ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XV
Saturday 1st November at The Brighton Coalition (Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm
Entry £4 / £3 NUS

A Night of Acoustic / Lounge / Chillout.

07:00 BAR OPENS - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/
07:30 MASCARA - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/mascara
08:15 REDMANRED - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/redmanred
09:00 RICH SOMERS - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/richsomers
09:45 KIINA - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/kiina

Goto www. rockbrighton. com/feedbackxv. html for more info

Totally Unsigned

Totally Unsigned





Oct 24 2008 1:29 PM

ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XV
Saturday 1st November at The Brighton Coalition (Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm
Entry £4 / £3 NUS

A Night of Acoustic / Lounge / Chillout.

07:00 BAR OPENS - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/
07:30 MASCARA - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/mascara
08:15 REDMANRED - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/redmanred
09:00 RICH SOMERS - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/richsomers
09:45 KIINA - www. totallyunsigned. co. uk/kiina

Goto www. rockbrighton. com/feedbackxv. html for more info

Totally Unsigned

THE FIVE VENOMS





Oct 21 2008 6:03 PM

..
*Genesis*





Oct 21 2008 4:29 PM



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Oct 16 2008 2:06 PM

TOTALLY UNSIGNED
The Brighton Coalition
Kings Rd Arches, Brighton.

FRIDAY 17th & FRIDAY 24th OCTOBER

4 of Brightons biggest and best local bands
Entry £5 / £4 NUS
16+ Show - Bring I.D.

Doors 7pm - 10.
30pm

Drinks Promotions All Night!!

Support Your Local Music Scene!!!
For Full Listings goto www. totallyunsigned. co. uk

Totally Unsigned

The Racket





Oct 16 2008 12:33 PM

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Oct 15 2008 1:53 PM

Hey!

As a friend of Killaflaw we'd like to give you the opportunity of purchasing our uniquely numbered, limited edition CD single 'Revolution' which also includes the much loved 'Holy Fuck' on the B side.

There are only 1000 copies in existence and further copies will be sold without these unique numbers, so here is your chance to own a piece of music history from the LIPA award winning band dubbed by Eddy dance/rock guru Temple-Morris "the missing link between Soundgarden and The Prodigy"

The record is of course also available to buy as MP3 download.

To get your copy go to the following link:

www. cdbaby. com/killaflaw

Thanks again for supporting Killaflaw and we really hope you enjoy.
Get Wanted @ 333 Mother Bar





Oct 13 2008 9:56 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the add, really like your stuff. Get in touch if you'd like to play at 333 Mother, Old Street we'd like to get you involved!

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Oct 13 2008 6:09 AM

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Oct 8 2008 12:45 PM

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Oct 7 2008 9:39 AM

OCTUBRE LILA
new songs, blog & friends
Publicación mensual del grupo Lila Dit Ça

CANCIONES
"Miss Ericordia & Lady Piedad"
"ciudad fantasma"

ARTÍCULOS
pensamientos "Miss Ericordia" (Xavi Martín)
relatos "(in)misericorde" (Fernando Lima)
reflexiones "las notas, nos mueven?" (Octavio Morgante)
monográfico "Santi Tamariz"(Xavi Martín)

AMIGOS DESTACADOS
Santi Tamariz Mr.Blues

FOTOS
"Alicias"

LUGARES PARA ENCONTRARNOS
lila space ça
http://www. myspace. com/lilaruido
lila blog ça
http://ruidolila. blogspot. com/
lila tube ça
http://www. youtube. com/user/fq9hz
Spook





Oct 6 2008 1:53 PM

Last Podfestlive gig for 2008 .......... Come join the party


Podfestlive presents:
..

www. podfestlive. co. uk
Myk





Oct 5 2008 11:23 AM

Thanks for being a friend

Dalton is now in recording sesions..





Oct 3 2008 6:20 PM

Hi guys, how you been? i see that you have been busy all this time, i was wondering if you knew a space call the suite, they are also from united kingdom and most of the times they have interviews with bands,writers and all kind of artistik, i was thinking that maybe you would like to see the space.

you can find it in my space friend list,o and just wanna ask a little favor, could you give me your opinion on the band that im gonna send you.

thank you so much for your time, and always gonna be a grams fan.

dalton.
Littleman





Oct 2 2008 5:57 PM

ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XIV

Friday 10th October at The Brighton Coalition
(Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm
Over 16s Only

A Night of Live Indie Rock!!!

07:00 BAR OPENS
www. totallyunsigned. co.
uk

07:30 FRIDAY NIGHT HERO
www. totallyunsigned. co.
uk/fridaynighthero

08:15 4 OR 5 MAGICIANS
www. totallyunsigned. co.
uk/4or5magicians

09:00 DOLL AND THE KICKS
www. totallyunsigned. co.
uk/dollandthekicks

09:45 LEFT HAND RED
www. totallyunsigned. co.
uk/lefthandred

Entry £4 NUS / £5 Others

Totally Unsigned

Totally Unsigned





Oct 1 2008 1:35 PM

BRIGHTONA BIKER FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 12th OCTOBER 2008
Madeira Drive, Brighton

We had over 2,500 bikes through the gates last year, and we also raised over £20,000 for The Sussex Heart Charity.

Help us double that this year!!

Gates open at 10:30am til 11:00pm
Live bands and fun for all the family all day

Please goto www. brightona. brighton-rock. net