Were Shepherd?

Were they any good? Hell yeah! What lovely guys to grace the NE1fm studio this past Wednesday on the Live Session.

Two guys swanned in, one heavily bearded (is that even a word) and produced some beautiful music. The main issue of the night was how to describe the sounds they were making. I couldnt. Laura couldnt (except "fantastic") and heck the guys themselves dont really know where to put themselves. And that's what's "fantastic" about it. They draw their influences from so many places, and are constantly evolving. Heck they even swap instruments mid-set for no other reason than to see what difference it makes to the sound! They've just added a guy to the band who is going to introduce electro loops and beats.... now considering to listen them on tonights show they almost had a Simon and Garfunkle vibe going on..... so adding electronica??? Its just exciting... and to me, that's what it's all about. Going out there and making something exciting, different and original. Don't pigeon hole yourself. Go out and make music for you, that feels right, and isn't dictated by the scene around you. Newcastle is full of hair cuts bands.

Bands like Is Shepherd are the future for music at the moment, and I can confidently say these guys are flying the flag (although they'd probably let you help design the flag if you asked!)

Check out their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/isshepherd for quick clips of their tunes.... Or even better, check out their even better website www.isshepherd.com

Their record is available to buy in all local record shops... I've got my copy!


Pie and peace
Ally x x

Congratulations...

... to Tomoji Tanabe who is celebrating his 113th birthday today. Hooray! He eats lots of veg, doesn't drink alcohol and drinks milk every day.

Shake it shake it baby!!

If you could choose anyone to write the next Bond theme who would it be? (Noel Gallagher told NME he'd like it to be him... hmmmm... not convinced!)

Baaaaaaaa.....

Do you like sheep? If so you may want to tune into Is Shepherd - our resident Live Session band tomorrow from 7-9pm. These guys are totally hot - so tune into 102.5fm or www.ne1fm.com


Snippet from the band;

We work with the tools at our disposal, which at first was a melodic rock trio. We’ve added extra vocals, melodica, violin, synths, drum loops, mandolin. Sometimes we swap instruments; sometimes we stop playing and bash bits of percussion. We get bored with the usual approaches and want to try new stuff. We’re sometimes quiet and sometimes very loud; sometimes we’re contemplative, sometimes we’re angry, sometimes we just want to dance.

Orange unsigned act

There are sooooo many of our previous Live Session guests who have sent messages to ask for our support in getting them on T4 in November. Birds Vs Planes, The Chevrolites, Sandhill and Back Seat Angel are to name just a few who are battling it out and asking for your votes to get them onto the box this year.

Why not sign up, log in and give some of the guys your support ...

http://orangeunsignedact.co.uk/

Hip Hip ...

... Hoooray!

Wow, the Live Session now has it's very own blog. How about that for swish? Myself and Ally are both very excited about bringing you previews and reviews of our delightful live bands and artists each and every week.

We'd also love you to post comments and tell us who you liked and more importantly, who you'd like us to get on the show and give a good grilling to!

Stay tuned (102.5fm and www.ne1fm.com each Wednesday... 7-9pm)

Lora xxx