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Trouserdog

http://www.myspace.com/trouserdog Trouserdog started in 1972 with 31 band members and prided itself as a theatrical jazz group. During the 70's; five of the band members died and two were arrested for murder. During the 80's; one band member died of cancer of the head, three died of stopping suddenly from a fall, and two died from feeling very very ill. The 90's witnessed further deaths of Trouserdog persons; one heart failure; one suicide; one tooth decay; two died during a strange sex act involving...

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Josh Weller

Described by the NME as "a collision between Elvis Costello & Randy Newman in winklepickers", Josh Weller first found fame in a group as Josh Weller and The Availables in early 2006. Standing out from a crowded marketplace of acoustic singer-songwriters due to his cuttingly sharp and witty lyrics, Josh is sure to find more mainstream success due to both his friendly nature and combination of funny and thought-provoking songs.

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The War Of The Worlds

The War Of The Worlds is the musical adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel "War Of The Worlds". A separate adaptation of this novel infamously caused widespread panic when read aloud on radio in the form of a news bulletin on October 30, 1938. Starring voice talents of Richard Burton, Julie Covington, David Essex, Justin Hayward, Phil Lynott, Jo Partridge, Chris Thompson.

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Zoon Van Snook

"After spending some time smear testing peacocks for the Lebanese government, I realized at the age of 24 that the truth was stranger, that is to say less prevalent, than fiction. I interpreted this to mean that it is fine to lie and subsequently bullshitted my way through the interview and before long they trusted me enough to leave me alone with the bodies!.......prison, is indeed, also stranger than fiction.

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Elmor

It all started 3 years ago as a two-piece acoustic act, gigging small venues in and around the London area, but very quickly grew into a strong five piece with a clear and unique sound which created a large following with imidiate attention from press and backing from local radio stations. Based in Guildford they continue to do the London circuit having played at venues including: Water Rats, Camden Barfly, Dublin Castle, The Fly, The Jamm, Betsey Trotwood, Purple Turtle (Camden), Halfmoon, Pressure Point...

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The Pocket Gods

Mark Christopher Lee is the enigmatic front-man with Claire and Annaleese on bass and guitar. Poppy, dark, funny depending on how the mood takes them. Influences: The Beatles, Popol Vuh, The Pixies, Gram Parsons, Absinthe, Syd Barrett, Thee Headcoates, The Ramones, Joy Division, William Peter Blatty, The Wicker Man, The BMX Bandits,Sexton Ming, The Doors The Low Countries (the wonderful Nigel Parrington), the bucolic village of Sandridge with its ley lines and gothic church.

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