Flatspin news archive 05 and before

24th Dec The Twist band comp final.

PANTS! PANTS! PANTS! PANTS! PANTS! In case you haven't guessed yet. This torrent of Pants is the follow through to us not winning the Battle of the bands. Some may say we can’t blame them for not realizing they had the Best band in the Whole World, Ever! (My opinion of course) Playing in There midst. But we do! They Suuuuuck!

Now back to reality. Strange night, Good but strange! Personally I don’t think any band played to their best. All have been stronger in previous rounds. The Finishing order was virtually reverse of what everyone had predicted with the Crazy 88 who everyone had written off taking the prize. Congrat's to them.

Thanks to all you peep's who come out to support us..... pants

5th Dec The Twist band comp.

Review by Neil Jones, The Evening Gazette, Thursday, December 8th, 2005

After several weeks of some of the best bands around doing battle on the Twist stage, we are down to the last eight.
This week saw the first four groups in one of the best rock-offs i have seen for a long time.
Right from the first strum, the technical ability of the musicianship and the quality of tunes was top draw.
Colchester's Flatspin were first up with a huge slice of heavy rock and immediately impressed with great head bobbing riffs intermingledd with pure, and at times, quite sweet melodies.
On occasion, the lead guitarist did showboat a little too much but when you're this good why not?

I'll try n get the whole thing up here soon.

5th Dec The Twist band comp.

update from stu

Waaaaahaaaaaaaaaay! we're through again, Its was a great night every band played their nuts off. Thanks to all the peep's who made it for our unearthly start time of 8:20. Balls to the wall was the order of the day and with the exception of the subtle interlude that be Sometimes, we delivered. You guy's were f"$^*£"$cking brilliant, Spurring us on all the way.One louder Rocked! Their best gig yet (I recon), new dude Kurt seems to have found his feet. Unfortunately they were piped to the post by Wired boooooooooo! dilute to taste went out too. Thanks for the hugs guy’s; you know who you are. Ummmmh hugs!!!!!!!

Never fear The Spin n One Louder will ride together again, Soon we hope.

3rd Dec The White hart, Saxmundham.

update from stu

It's over a year since we last played here, so it was cool to be heading north bound again. Tel soildered on through an Orible cold and did us proud. It was nice to play with the old Penny red guy's again too.

1st Dec Stubbs. Colchester.

Well thanks to all the beautiful peep's who made it out. The whole town seemed to be deserted but we pulled in just enough of the right kind' a people to make it a all kind' a cozy event. Guest backing vox by Alex, Will n Rich.

Hey!!!!! We're Back in control! for the time being at least.

21st The Twist band comp.

Us Desert Monkey, Legion seven n Rosalita. Us n Desert Monkey go through.

12th november The Twist Colchester.

update from stu

Back to the Twist with old friends Jacksfamily n Deadmen. to celibrate Roxies ( you know our ex roadie/photogripher/groupy/driver lady) birthday. Absolutly excelent night with every band playing about the best i've ever seen them.

22nd 0ct the Rocking bay horse Chelmsford.

update from stu

Last minute gig at the Horse n it's another blinder. met some more peep's from the condom rally you guy's seem to pop up everywhere.

10th oct The Twist

update from stu

our first round in the twist band comp, up against legion seven, rocket, quartet did'nt show. we go through with legion seven. Another storming show. either we're getting better or you guy's are. thanks to the One louder possy Will, Alex n also Adam, Bean n Co. you guy's rock glowsticks'n'all

6th oct the Square Harlow.

update from stu

Great night. great sound, these guy's really know how to work a desk. met some really cool peep's hi ya hatty.

1st oct the condom rally.

update from stu

WHAT A FUCKING GIG! IM MEAN WE WERE MEAN LIKE TWO AND A HALF HOURS OF HARDER FASTER! HARDER FASTER! HARDER FASTER!!!! YOU GUY'S SCREAMED IT N WE GAVE. what a night, thanks to DD n Inga especially and tosh n the rest of the crew for the invite, we look forward to doing it again.

1st oct The new recording goes on sale at the rally.

17th gig in sussex cancelled

5th sep 05 started recording our new e.p. thingy

August 6th The Standard, Wolthamstow.

update from stu

Well it was a band comp, weve all done 'em' weve all heard the "it was'nt fair" you should'a won, we should'a won, it was a fix. it's all bollox really! at the end of the day the most main stream, in-offencive, middle of the road, bland band that brings the biggest crowd is always gone win. We know it, they know it, Thats the way it is. We just do it for the fun Baby!!!!!!Rock'n'Roll.

August 4th The Purple Turtle, Camdon.

                                 update from stu

                                 Well Guess what? after a ton of preperation we get there in time n the mother load of peep's are comin n were playing with our old pals One louder. Then a head gascit goes and scuppers every ting!. Never mind we played a fu$&£%&"cking blinder as did one louder. we were very impressed with The final hour too.

26th Up-stairs @ The Garage, Islington.

                                 update from stu

Thanks to everyone who Supported us on this one, Especially Mr Kev for being the dude n driving the bus. And to every one who come up on the bus. You guy's rock!

Purple Turtle Re-booked For the August the 4th.

Same applies One Louder and the Mini bus

7th July 05. Well with the events of today unfolding as they are, the Gig at the Purple Turtle ( The Buzzard ) may be cancelled.

July 1st The Venue

update from stu

Thanks to everyone who Supported us on our last few outing's, to our newly recruted peep's n all the cool bands we've got to work with, Penny Red, Fei comodo, Next confession and most of all One Loader You guy's ROCK!

May26th The Riga Bar

Thanks every one for getting down to southend @ such late notice. you guy's rock. Great to be playing with the Jacksfamily guy's again.

May 21st The Twist

Well! A Broken bass string, a torn lead, A snapped stick, a yanked lead, a borrowed bass and an improvised acoustic jam all within the space of about ten minutes, But somehow we pulled it off. Thanks to The wonderful all stars for the loan of the bass. Big thanks to all the Cool peep's who made it out on this night. And also to those mad peep's from Norwich who went all bonkers and sung along to a load of songs they've never heard before.

The playrooms rocked

Hi Guy's we had a great night out at the Playrooms. Cant believe how well the tunes dropped in acoustic form. Thanks to Melissa n Jeff for being so accommodating. The other band we're great too, hot twins n cool tunes like dido crossed with the cranberries.

8th March 2005, Hope & Anchor.

Review By Neon John

Reculver/Reasonable Doubt/One Louder/Flat Spin

Flatspin open tonite - the guys play a rock style that is influenced by 80's Americana such as the mighty Bon Jovi, with songs soundly based around some tough riffs and a melodic vocal line. Steady drums and driving bass keep things on course, and there are some great choruses and some lively guitar solos. A band you can definitely rock out to - lots of fun. Read full review here

update from stu

What a night. Big Thanks to One Loader for getting us in, We look forward to doing this again. And to All the really cool peep's who braved the mini buses. We salute you!

March 8th The Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, Islington, London.

update from stu

Well it's our first trip to the big smoke and we're planing to make the most of it. we'll be playing with fellow colchesterians ONE LOUDER in support of Reasonable Doubt and Reculver. I know it's short notice but this is our first time out with Neon Promotions. It'd be nice to make an impression

There's a coach being arranged £10 all inclusive (there, entry and back again). alternatively it's £5 on the door or £4.50 with flyer which can be provided.

New gig's booked for the months ahead.

update from stu

Check the gig's page for more info, or sign up to the mailing list for updates

Feb 18th The Underground @ the Crypt, 151 king street, Yarmouth.

update from stu

It'll be a night of full on Original Roch/Metal Including two live set's from us and DJ Set's from Captain Mindblower. We'll be playing a full originals set and possibly arsing about with a few classic's as well

Expect Games and Prizes. Entry fee and open times to be Announced

Feb 3rd 2005 Crazy Nights At Stubb's Night Club, St Botolph's Street, Colchester.

update from stu

We'll last time here was probibly the best gig of 04 so it's gonna be cool kicking of 05 hear again especially as we were'nt able to do the christmas special. It's a fact! ALL THE COOLEST PEOPLE WILL BE THERE! Are you gonna be one of Them.

Free entry, open 8 til 12

Dec 20th Hi there Peep's

update from stu

Well we had a storming set, all be it short, What a crudy kit! said the drummer Well actually his words were a bit stronger than that. The place was heaving, Every one was'a dancin and even trying to sing alonge which is pretty damn cool considering we did'nt know anyone. The result, who know's! Four bands where meant to be going through (We where one of the four in contention). only two did(one of which was'nt in contention). Still where not bitter! We only do for the crack(not the stuff you smoke either) and all the beautiful peep's who come to see us of course. Where proud to be the band that no one know's what to do with.

Dec 14th Rock idol's Battle of the Band's (Essex University) Level 2

update from stu

A night of 15 minute set's performed by the best bands essex has to offer. Free admission (Likely to be CHEAP DRINK'S as it's a student run venue), Kicks of at 8 goes on til 1. I know it's a tuesday but GO ON! treat yourself! it's almost chrimbo and we'd love to see you there.

Also playing are Dead Men Well worth checking out

Nov 11th Hi there all you peep's

update from stu

Just to let you know We got plent coming up in the pipeline including a possible Battle of the Bands, a return to The Twist and Stubb's, we should be confirming a gig at the Whiteheart Saxmundham, There's also talk of a new recording. As so as we have confirmation we'll let you know.

Oct 28th THe Brickmakers Norwich

update from stu

Well we had a storming gig and a great night our first gig with fellow colchestarian's Jacksfamily in a while. It's official the Peep's of Norwich ROCK they're just so damned freindly. Big Up to Mosher of the night Peter your the man. hi to martin, kalumn (think thats as you sell it) and co.

Oct 21st Flatspin on the Airwaves

update from stu

Last night we appeared on Danny Lawence's show on Bridge FM 106.6 Kent the County of Swaile, Not Link FM as originaly thought to be. We had a Really good time. Hopefully When we get the copy of it i might stick a snip'it online for your listening pleasure. Thanks again to Danny for the invite

Where gunna be on the Radio

update from stu

Weve been invited by Danny Lawrence of Kent's Link FM to be interviewed his new radio Show.

Date still to be confirmed but looking likely to be the Oct 20th

What You've Missed (Old news)

Oct 7th Stubbs Colchester

Well what a night! What a venue! what a crowd! I'm still buzzing five day's later. A night of two set's with dj's filling the gaps. Big thanks to Simon n Stu n all the really cool peep's who made it a brilliant night. cant wait til the next one

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Sep 23rd The venue Braintree

update from stu

Well the numbers did'nt turn out for what must have been the coldest thursday of the year so far. But we Rocked!.

Cav-OK, Enter Shakira, FLatspin

Sep 21st Back on track. We Think anyway!

update from Stu

It's been a while since we've been online and even longer since we've been updated. but loads has happened. i'll attempt to fill you all in soon

Aug 30th The Brantham Bash/Manningtree

update from Stu

Well Some how all the bands managed to miss the rain. We played twice playing a set of originals and finnishing the day with a mixed set, Cos another band dropped out. Carosel put in a good performance albeit with a few technical hiches. Penny Red ROcked, Seriously they just get better everytime

Flatspin, Carosel, Penny Red

Aug 27th The Twist Colchester

update from Stu

A night of balls to the wall Alternative Rock/Punk/Metal. Big up to PR's Adam for Going at it like a loon (you animal).

10 pence short, Flatspin, Penny Red.

Aug 20th The Mulsters Colchester

update from Stu

Flatspin all nighter Originals/covers mix

Jul 29th The lighthouse Clacton

Two set's Originals and covers from us. Two set's of cover's from Raw

Flatspin, Raw

Jul 23rd The Grand Southend on Sea

update from Stu

We Rocked

DoobySnacks, Flatspin

Jul 17th The White Heart Saxmundham

update from Stu

night of fine original rock music

Penny Red, Flatspin

Jul 15th Stu's Birthday @ The Riga Bar Southend on Sea

update from Stu

I got a Batman Shirt. COOL or what.

Tessmarka, Flatspin

Jul 2nd The Hermit Brentwood

update from Stu

We'll what do you know where on the bill with Britons youngest Rock Band 9/10/10 that's 29 collectively, Scarely good though. The second Band (forgot there name) Well i've never seen an audience clear so quick, Tight But heavy as Fuc£E$TGS.

Flatspin, Dilema, who know's

Jun 18th Basildon Band Comp

update from Stu

We came a respectful second

WE WOS ROBBBBBBED SAID THE ORANIZER.

We agree. But at least (Anderson Shelter) the winners were good. the guy's from hallion where cool to.

June 15th Website Updates

Check out the GIG LIST - we have lots coming up. Plus we've added a new GUESTBOOK for you to sign and tell us what you really think (please be kind - we're sensitive souls!) and an emailing list on the CONTACTS page so you can keep up to date with what's going on. JOIN UP NOW!

May 28th The Soundhouse

update from Stu

What a night! Every band just shoveling through a tone of quality Rock/Metal. Not a dull momment.

Dead Men, Flatpin, Fuzz Puppet

May 27th The Venue Braintree

update from Stu

Our thirst Venture out for a while. went swimingly The new dropped Sooooo Well.

Carosel, Flatspin

Old News

December 24th Audio Downloads

Just to whet your appetite we've uploaded some exclusive audio samples of the new album in the songs section.

November 15th The recording

And the wait goes on. It’s starting to get painful now but all we can do is wait.
Still waiting still waiting still waiting still waiting still waiting still waiting and on and on and on blob blob blob blob…………

Nov 7th Silks Bar Clacton on Sea

update from Stu

Slightly different night for us. You see we're an original's band with about an hour’s worth of material so when we booked our selves in for a three-hour set we had to make up another two hours. In come the songs we’ve never played before. Anyhow it was a bloody funny night with a lot a drunken lunacy. Somehow Stoo managed to defy the laws of gravity and stay on his stool.

Set/ who knows?

Oct 24th Mayhem at the Soundhouse?

update from Stu & Tel

The Soundhouse was a stunning gig considering the bands on the bill were completely mismatched. Still the audience was up for it and we kicked their f*ckin’ arses. All the other bands seemed cool especially Ass from "A means to an end" (sorry if this look's like arse weren’t sure how to spell it - nice chap though). Its just a shame that some raving psycho bitch had to go and spoil the whole f*cking night for us. We sincerely hope that Sean and the Soundhouse don’t suffer any problems due to the trouble caused.

Set/ Take the time, shadow of me, over, why, steer, close my eyes, never be the same.

Affrain, A means to an end, Sweet zombie Jesus, Flatspin.

So onto the next gig 7th Nov @ Silks bar Clacton on sea. Come down, get merry, get wasted and see the best f*ckin’ band in town.

Oct 1st & 5th - Recording finished

update from Stu

Well the recording went just fab all kinds of male bonding going on, can't really say any thing though kids could be reading this and we wouldn't want to warp any minds now. Anyway the recording. We finished Sunday about two hours short so were in again on the Sunday the 05/10/03. This last day of recording went well. We're just waiting on the mixing, mastering and mass production now. It's so close I can almost smell it.

Sep 31st - Soundhouse

Were drafted in at the last minute to support hallolujajohnson, and they didn’t turn up. Never mind though, great night with great interaction from the audience. Tel’s now a fully flegded member of the spin. Thanks to total dark the support band too. Very diverse stuff and with a few more gigs under their belts they could have something rather special.

Sep 15th/16th - Recording again

Studio booked, check! Holiday booked, check! Bavarian midgets booked, check! Porn and marigolds at the ready check! Ignition and lift off. With the Tel man knuckling down with the tunes it shouldn’t be long now. Donations are still more that welcome. Otherwise the drummer’s leaving with a sore ass, think of the drummer man, think of the drummer, guilt trip or what.

Aug 25th - The Brantham Bash

All day event with bands from 2 till 7-8 ish - Bands, barbecue, ice-cream bouncy castles and beer. Now honestly what more could you wish for hu! Hu! Hu! Tell me hu!

The day went swimmingly considering the last minute p.a. hire, two bands pulling out and a last minute filler band. All the bands pulled of great sets and a lot of money was raised for charity. Due to the success of the day there’s already talk of two similar events next year.

Set list; take the time, shadow of me, over, until the morning comes, turn me round, time has come, steer, why, never be the same, close my eye’s and sometimes. Encore night train and sweet child of mine.

Threat, Flatspin, Jacks Family, Fix and bouncing of concrete.

Aug 17th - New Singer

July 15th - Soundhouse

July 11th - Highwoods Rock Night at the youth club?

June 16th - Soundhouse semi-finals

May 15th - Rivenhall Roadhogs biker doo!

• Take the time
• If u could see
• Shadow of me
• Over
• Steer
• Swept away
• Why
• Never be the same
• With me
• Sometimes
• Should I stay or should I go

April 23rd - Maldon jam nite @ the Swan

April 8th - Colchester Soundhouse battle of the bands

Set List:-

• Take the time
• Shadow of me
• Over
• Swept away
• Why
• With me
• Sometimes

April 1st-8th - Start of album recording

March 29th - Battle of the bands, Colchester Arts Centre

Set List:-

• Take the time
• Shadow of me
• Over
• Swept away
• Why
• With me
• Sometimes

January 9th - The Twist

Set List:-

• Take the time
• Morning comes
• If u could see
• Shadow of me
• Over
• Swept away
• Why
• Never be the same
• With me
• Sometimes

January 3rd/4th - Jester Studios, demo recording of Shadow of me/Sometimes