Forest FM are delighted to announce the launch of BREAKTHROUGH, a ground-breaking venture designed to support and promote local bands and artists across Dorset and surrounding areas. Forest FM will feature a top local band or artist across its broadcast shows for a whole month. No red tape here ! - simply contact us at breakthrough@forestfm.co.uk and we'll get right back to you.
BREAKTHROUGH artist for May is Crystal Arcade , a fine four-piece indie band from Bournemouth and Southampton . They've been gigging heavily this past year and in 2008, have already supported chart acts Palladium and Alphabeat. They're fronted by Ross Rolph (lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar) with brother Mike Rolph (bass, backing vocals), Daniel Ratcliff (lead guitar) and Matt Skeats (drums and backing vocals) making up the band.
CRYSTAL ARCADE – Breakthrough Artist – MAY 2008 don't miss their headline gig in Verwood on Saturday, May 17 th .
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BREAKTHROUGH artist for April 2008 is Peachy Jane - who got together in 2006 and started gigging actively last year. They're a top notch indie five-piece and comprise Vicky on lead vocals, Rebecca on guitar, Daniel Kietzmann on lead guitar, Graham Brow n on drums and David Lovell on bass.
Peachy Jane's latest CD - Peachy Jane - is a five-track EP and is an accomplished mix of sophisticated music: Forest FM is delighted to be featuring several tracks in its April schedules and we know this will win the band many new fans. Several tracks are available as downloads on Peachy Jane's website www.peachyjane.co.uk and at local gigs too.
Peachy Jane are winning many plaudits across the region and Forest FM are promoting a headline gig with the band at The Legion, Verwood on Saturday 19 th April . Why not come down and support them and see just how good they are? Tickets are only £5.00 – on the door, or in advance from The Musical Bus on 01425-483105
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BREAKTHROUGH artist for March 2008 was Fearne, an excellent three piece acoustic band from Bournemouth . They're fronted by Alex Beds (lead vocals, guitar) with Nick Bryson on bass and Tom Slade on drums. Their latest album was launched in the autumn, it's called Colour In The World Of Gray and BREAKTHROUGH will be featuring a number of great tracks throughout the month.
Fearne , a fine indie acoustic trio from Bournemouth , are fronted by the powerful and mature vocals of Alex Beds (guitar), supported by the catchy riffs of Nick Bryson (bass) and the smooth and punchy beats of Tom Slade (drums). Their latest album – Colour In A World Of Grey – is a great collection of original song-writing and Forest FM is delighted to be featuring Fearne as our March Breakthrough artist. Check out Fearne's website – www.fearnemusic.co.uk and their myspace site – www.myspace.com/fearne – for more details.
Previous months
BREAKTHROUGH - FEBRUARY 2008 - LOU BROWN
Lou Brown (above, right) is an impressive Bournemouth-based singer songwriter who has started to make an impact on the national acoustic scene. Her debut album What Are You Singing About was launched to great acclaim at Bournemouth 's Centre Stage last September and already, a number of her self-penned songs are becoming standards across the area. When playing live she's augmented by Bobby Burke on guitar and Aimee Newsome-Stone on backing vocals. With supreme song-writing skills and an amazing husky and clear vocal range, she's a musical force to be reckoned with. Forest FM are very proud to feature Lou Brown as our Breakthrough Local Artist of the month for February. Check out Lou Brown's website – www.loubrownmusic.com – for more details.
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Our very first Breakthrough Artist of the Month in January 2008 was TINDERBOX !
