[Entropy] Newsletter, February 2006

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ENTROPY THIS MONTH

Yet again, there is no Entropy this month. The Porter Butt has
submitted their application for a change to their license and we await
the results with baited breath. Cross your fingers with us and hope
that we'll be back in the hallowed halls of the Porter Butt on April
1st. 

NEWS THIS MONTH

Anson Rooms, Bristol

With the new year well under way the Anson Rooms (at Bristol
University's Student Union) has pushed out the stops and is organising
a veritable feast of gigs, some of them with free entry! Check out our
monthly listings for more info.

NIGHTS TO REMEMBER

Wednesday 1st February
    "Most Precious Blood"
    plus Turmoil, You've Been Lied to and Born to Break Even.
    @The Ski Lodge, Yeovil. Doors open 7pm, 8 entry.
    http://www.edgelesspromotions.co.uk

Thursday 2nd February
    "Discord pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Discord DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    Free Drinks Tokens & Giveaways for Discord @Babylon
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Discord"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection) & Dave Remix (Ramshackle)
    @Babylon, near the bus station, Bath. 
    Free entry before 10pm with flier. 3 before 11pm, 4 after. NUS 2.50
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

    "Go Ape"
    Featuring Louie, The Fucks and A Beggar's Opera First band on at
    10pm with Go Ape DJs between acts and until 2am.
    Members 4, conc 4.50, guests 5.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath
    http://www.moles.co.uk/
    http://www.myspace.com/goape

Friday 3rd February
    "Ramshackle/Generation X"
    Indie, Alternative, Hip-hop, Punk, Rock and Metal night.
    Pints of Carling 1.50, Vodka mixers 1.50 all night. 10pm-3am.
    @Carling Academy, Frogmore Street, Bristol. 
    3 entry for NUS and witha flyer before 11.30pm.
    http://www.ramshackle.org.uk

    "Discord"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection) & [kaned & unable]
    @The Hub, Wicker Hill, Trowbridge
    Doors open 9pm. 3 before 11pm, 4 after.
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

    "The Cuban Heels"
    Described as making "intelligent, delicately written pop rock that
    actually makes you feel good about life", the Cuban Heels are one
    of the UKs rising stars. With recent gigs sold out in London you
    can check out some of ther music on their myspace pages.
    This gig is free to enter for Students, non students should ring
    in advance and can still get in free. Contact the Union for times.
    @The Anson Rooms, Bristol (Bristol University Students Union).
    http://www.ansonrooms.co.uk
    http://www.thecubanheels.com/cgi-bin/icuban.pl?page=home
    http://www.myspace.com/thecubanheelsmusic

Saturday 4th February
    "Fromage"
    DJ Beanz plays the best of Cheese, Pop and Disco. Doors open 9pm
    until 1am. Free entry.
    @ St Christophers Inn, Broad St, Bath
    http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/hostels/bath_hostels

    "Curveball"
    SANS ANDY create a unique dark mix of Rock, Punk, Ska, Reggae,
    Dub, Pop and anything else the feel like playing. Support comes
    in the form of acoustic performances from BEN (Grebo/The Remnants)
    and Oxygen Thief. After the bands, DJs play a wide mix of tunes
    from Indie, Goth, Grunge, Rock, 60s/70s/80s and the unexpected! 
    Doors open 9pm-2am. 2 entry b4 midnight, 3 after.
    @The Crown Pub, St Nicholas Market. Bristol
    http://www.myspace.com/sansandy
    http://www.myspace.com/oxygenthief    
    
    "Get Fighted"
    Punk/Hardcore/Emo/Metalcore/Metal DJs playing from 7pm.
    16+ only with ID required. 3 entry.
    @The Porter Butt, London Road, Bath.
    http://www.edgelesspromotions.co.uk

    "ZONE"
    Emo, Ska, Alternative, Industrial, Goth, EBM Classic Rock & Metal.
    Two 'zones' playing a mix of music from 10pm until 3am!
    3 adv. tickets, 4 flyer/nus b4 11.30pm. 5 all others.
    @Club UK (formerly Dimensions nightclub) 21-23 Strokes Croft, BS1 3PY

    "Soulfly"
    Continuing on their European tour for their fifth album, Dark
    Ages, Soulfly's gigs have been sold out all over Europe so if you
    plan on seeing them grab a ticket as soon as you can!
    Doors open 8.15pm. Tickets 14 in advance.
    @Carling Academy, Bristol.
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/
    http://www.soulflyweb.com/

Monday 6th February
    "Seven pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Seven DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Seven"
    Rock, Metal, Indie and Alternative tunes from 9.30pm til 2am.
    Lords of Dog Town DVD launch night with give giveaways!
    @The Playground (formerly Ts night club under Pultney bridge).
    Free entry b4 10pm. Members 1.50, NUS 2.50, others 3.50
    http://www.phuctshitup.com/

    "eeh bah gum"
    Featuring Seven Days Til Sunday, Yamit Mamo and Rob Sharples Band.
    Members 2, conc 2.50, guests 3.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

    "Funeral for a Friend" *SOLD OUT*
    The Welsh indie/post-hardcore band's album has been featured at
    local alt-nights recently.
    Doors open 7pm.
    @Carling Academy, Bristol.
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/
    http://www.ffaf.co.uk/

Tuesday 7th February
    "The Big Cheese"
    Cheesy tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

Wednesday 8th February
    "All-American Rejects"
    Touring to promote their 2005 album "Move Along", All-American
    Rejects has just release a new single of the same name.
    Doors open 7pm. Tickets 11 in advance.
    @Carling Academy, Bristol.
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/
    http://www.allamericanrejects.com/home.asp

Thursday 9th February
    "Discord pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Discord DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    Free Drinks Tokens & Giveaways for Discord @Babylon
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Discord"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection) & Dave Remix (Ramshackle)
    @Babylon, near the bus station, Bath. 
    Free entry before 10pm with flier. 3 before 11pm, 4 after. NUS 2.50
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

    "Pulp"
    Post-pigeonholed, uber-freak-out rock n' roll from far and
    wide. Featuring Fortune Drive and Transit Cop.
    Members 4, Conc 4.50, guests 5.
    @ Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

Friday 10th February
    "Judder's annual Valentine's Ball"
    Wasp Factory's Lee Chaos presents a terrifying mix of Industrial,
    Digital Hardcore, Gabba, Noise, Electroclash, Hard Techno, EBM,
    Cheese and Trashed Dance Beats! With guest DJ [XXX] RATED from
    Bogiez, Cardiff and The Zone, Bristol.
    @The Two Pigs, Cheltenham. 
    http://www.judder.org

    "Freaks Union"
    with Guests 7Crowns and Buzztone. Doors open at 8pm. 3 entry.
    16+ with ID required. 
    @The Porter Butt, London Road, Bath.
    http://www.edgelesspromotions.co.uk

    "Ramshackle/Generation X"
    Indie, Alternative, Hip-hop, Punk, Rock and Metal night.
    Pints of Carling 1.50, Vodka mixers 1.50 all night. 10pm-3am.
    @Carling Academy, Frogmore Street, Bristol. 
    3 entry for NUS and witha flyer before 11.30pm.
    http://www.ramshackle.org.uk

    "Two Gallants"
    San Fransico folk/punk troubadours Two Gallants have a new single
    out and are touring the UK. They'll be on Lamacq Live on Radio 1
    on Monday, 6th Feb if you fancy a listen in advance.
    Entry costs 6. Tickets are available from the Students Union or
    Replay Records, Bristol. Contact the Union for times.
    @The Anson Rooms, Bristol (Bristol University Students Union).
    http://www.ansonrooms.co.uk
    http://www.twogallants.com

    "Discord"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection) & [kaned & unable]
    @The Hub, Wicker Hill, Trowbridge
    Doors open 9pm. 3 before 11pm, 4 after.
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

Saturday 11th February
    "ZONE"
    Emo, Ska, Alternative, Industrial, Goth, EBM Classic Rock & Metal.
    Two 'zones' playing a mix of music from 10pm until 3am!
    3 adv. tickets, 4 flyer/nus b4 11.30pm. 5 all others.
    @Club UK (formerly Dimensions nightclub) 21-23 Strokes Croft, BS1 3PY

Monday 13th September
    "Seven pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Seven DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Seven"
    Rock, Metal, Indie and Alternative tunes from 9.30pm til 2am.
    @The Playground (formerly Ts night club under Pultney bridge).
    Free entry b4 10pm. Members 1.50, NUS 2.50, others 3.50
    http://www.phuctshitup.com/

    "Monday Live"
    The best local bands live featuring Safetyword, Stalebreak,
    Omission and Once Under with DJ Skrubba filling in between sets
    and until 2am. Members 2, conc 2.50, guests 3.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

    "NME Shockwaves Award Tour" *SOLD OUT*
    Featuring Mystery Jets, We Are Scientists, Arctic Monkeys and
    Maximo Park.
    Doors open 6.30pm
    @Carling Academy, Bristol
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/

Tuesday 14th February
    "The Big Cheese"
    Cheesy tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

Friday 15th February
    "Simple Plan" *SOLD OUT*
    Doors open 7pm
    @Carling Academy, Bristol
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/

Thursday 16th February
    "Discord pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Discord DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    Free Drinks Tokens & Giveaways for Discord @Babylon
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Discord"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection) & Dave Remix (Ramshackle)
    @Babylon, near the bus station, Bath. 
    Free entry before 10pm with flier. 3 before 11pm, 4 after. NUS 2.50
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

    "Go Ape"
    Featuring The Chalets, The Hot Puppies and 586. First band on at
    10pm with Go Ape DJs betweens sets and a special 586 DJ Set!
    Members 4, conc 4.50, guests 5.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath
    http://www.moles.co.uk/
    http://www.myspace.com/goape

Friday 17th February
    "Ramshackle/Generation X"
    Indie, Alternative, Hip-hop, Punk, Rock and Metal night.
    Pints of Carling 1.50, Vodka mixers 1.50 all night. 10pm-3am.
    @Carling Academy, Frogmore Street, Bristol. 
    3 entry for NUS and witha flyer before 11.30pm.
    http://www.ramshackle.org.uk

    "Discord"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection) & [kaned & unable]
    @The Hub, Wicker Hill, Trowbridge
    Doors open 9pm. 3 before 11pm, 4 after.
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

Saturday 18th February
    "Curveball"
    Bristol's MERRICK headline this night's musical feast. They have
    their own sound (obviously) but for comparison think Tool, think
    Deftones, think dark groove based, melodic, edgy music! Supported
    by slick Grunge influenced rockers KELL. After the bands, DJs play
    a wide mix of tunes from Indie, Goth, Grunge, Rock, 60s/70s/80s
    and the unexpected! Doors open 9pm-2am. 2 entry b4 midnight, 3 after.
    @The Crown Pub, St Nicholas Market. Bristol
    http://www.myspace.com/bristolmerrick
    http://www.myspace.com/kellmusic

    "Get Fighted"
    Punk/Hardcore/Emo/Metalcore/Metal DJs playing from 7pm.
    16+ with ID required. 3 entry.
    @The Porter Butt, London Road, Bath.
    http://www.edgelesspromotions.co.uk

    "ZONE"
    Emo, Ska, Alternative, Industrial, Goth, EBM Classic Rock & Metal.
    Two 'zones' playing a mix of music from 10pm until 3am!
    3 adv. tickets, 4 flyer/nus b4 11.30pm. 5 all others.
    @Club UK (formerly Dimensions nightclub) 21-23 Strokes Croft, BS1 3PY

Monday 20th February
    "Seven pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Seven DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Seven"
    Rock, Metal, Indie and Alternative tunes from 9.30pm til 2am.
    @The Playground (formerly Ts night club under Pultney bridge).
    Free entry b4 10pm. Members 1.50, NUS 2.50, others 3.50
    http://www.phuctshitup.com/

    "Monday Live"
    The best local bands live featuring The Avenue, Thought Forms,
    Tyro Cartel and Cutouts with DJ Skrubba filling in between sets
    and until 2am. Members 2, conc 2.50, guests 3.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

    "Julian Cope"
    Doors open 7pm. Tickets 16 in advance.
    @Carling Academy, Bristol
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/
    http://www.headheritage.co.uk
  
Tuesday 21st February
    "The Big Cheese"
    Cheesy tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

Thursday 23rd February
    "Discord pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Discord DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    Free Drinks Tokens & Giveaways for Discord @Babylon
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Discord"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection) & Dave Remix (Ramshackle)
    @Babylon, near the bus station, Bath. 
    Free entry before 10pm with flier. 3 before 11pm, 4 after. NUS 2.50
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

Friday 24th February
    "Ramshackle/Generation X"
    Indie, Alternative, Hip-hop, Punk, Rock and Metal night.
    Pints of Carling 1.50, Vodka mixers 1.50 all night. 10pm-3am.
    @Carling Academy, Frogmore Street, Bristol. 
    3 entry for NUS and witha flyer before 11.30pm.
    http://www.ramshackle.org.uk

    "Discord & The Heys"
    Playing rock, indie, alternative, punk, metal and beats!
    The Heys kick off the night with So Am I supporting followed by
    the Discord DJs itBoy (7 Crowns), Beanz (Resurrection)
    @The Hub, Wicker Hill, Trowbridge
    Doors open 9pm. 3 before 11pm, 4 after.
    http://www.clubdiscord.co.uk
    http://www.myspace.com/clubdiscord

    "Stone from Delphi"
    Drawing their influences from modern bands such as Queens of the
    Stone Age, Sigur Ros, Radiohead and Mogwai, four-piece Stone from
    Delphi bring energy passion and innovation to a sound described as
    "intense, dark, alternative rock."
    This gig is free to enter for Students, non students should ring
    in advance and can still get in free. Contact the Union for times.
    @The Anson Rooms, Bristol (Bristol University Students Union).
    http://www.ansonrooms.co.uk
    http://www.stonefromdelphi.co.uk/

    "Editors" *SOLD OUT*
    The four members of EDITORS are the first to admit that they are
    not from the rock 'n' roll centres of the UK. Vocalist Tom Smith
    is from Stroud, guitarist Chris Urbanowicz is from Nottingham
    whilst drummer Ed Lay is from Ipswich and bass player Russell
    Leetch the only near Brummie, hails from Solihull. 
    Doors open 7pm. 
    @Carling Academy, Bristol
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/
    http://www.editorsofficial.com

Saturday 25th February
    "ZONE"
    Emo, Ska, Alternative, Industrial, Goth, EBM Classic Rock & Metal.
    Two 'zones' playing a mix of music from 10pm until 3am!
    3 adv. tickets, 4 flyer/nus b4 11.30pm. 5 all others.
    @Club UK (formerly Dimensions nightclub) 21-23 Strokes Croft, BS1 3PY

    "Mea Culpa"
    with guests Sharp End First and Born to Break Even.
    Doors open 8pm, 5 entry. 16+ with ID required. 
    @The Porter Butt, London Road, Bath.
    http://www.edgelesspromotions.co.uk

    "Reel Big Fish"
    The california indie-rock band is coup for the Cheese and Grain,
    supported by Zebraheads and Fandangle.
    Doors open 7pm, Tickets 14.75 in advance.
    @The Cheese and Grain, Frome.
    http://www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk/

    "Goldie Lookin' Chain" *SOLD OUT*
    The Welsh rappers return! After Maggot's Celebrity BB third
    place, the boys from Newport will no doubt be on TOP form.
    Doors open 7pm. 
    @Carling Academy, Bristol
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/
    http://www.youknowsit.co.uk/

Sunday 26th February
    "The Go! Team"
    Lodged somewhere in the previously undiscovered zone where Sonic
    Youth meets The Jackson 5, The Go! Teams debut album on UK indie
    label Memphis Industries Thunder, Lightning, Strike kicks out the
    jams and then spread it on crumpets for tea. 
    Doors open 7pm. Tickets 12.50 in advance.
    @Carling Academy, Bristol
    http://www.bristol-academy.co.uk/
    http://www.thegoteam.co.uk/ 

Monday 27th February
    "Seven pre-club night"
    Warm up sets from Seven DJs. 8pm-10.30pm.
    @The Hobgoblin, Bath.

    "Seven"
    Rock, Metal, Indie and Alternative tunes from 9.30pm til 2am.
    @The Playground (formerly Ts night club under Pultney bridge).
    Free entry b4 10pm. Members 1.50, NUS 2.50, others 3.50
    http://www.phuctshitup.com/    

    "Monday Live"
    Live, local bands showcase featuring melonfarmer, Black 13, Bloody
    Tourists, Cabaret Rat with DJ Skrubba. Members 2, conc 2.50, guests 3.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

    "Lou Rhodes"
    Ex-lead singer from Lamb, Lou Rhodes' debut album has been
    favourably received (http://www.new-noise.net/now_202.html). Her
    new work is very different to the trip-hop beats and triggered
    rhythms of her former band and is replaced by the gentle
    brush-stroke and picking of an acoustic guitar and her soulful,
    distinguishable voice.  
    Entry costs 9. Tickets are available from the Students Union or
    Replay Records, Bristol. Contact the Union for times.
    @The Anson Rooms, Bristol (Bristol University Students Union).
    http://www.ansonrooms.co.uk
    http://www.infinitebloom.com/

Tuesday 28th February
    "The Big Cheese"
    Cheesy tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
    @Moles, George Street, Bath.
    http://www.moles.co.uk/

If you'd like a night listed in this newsletter, or have a some news
you'd like people to know please email Jim at
jim.grimmett@curiosity-shoppe.com and he'll add it in if appropriate.

That's all folks.

Cheers.