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March 10th
JULIET THE SUN HOMECOMING GIG!
After causing a stir across the Nation on their critically acclaimed Walkabout Tour, the boys are back in town for their eagerly anticipated Homecoming Gig!
Juliet The Sun will be taking to the stage in their home-town at The Picturedrome Northampton on Friday March 26th with very special guests and good friends, The Snakeman 3 as support.
"We've had a fantastic time on Tour and have had a great reception from all the towns and cities - now we're really looking forward to playing to our fans, friends and families back home in Northampton" says lead singer Steve Crook.
"The Picturedrome is a great venue and we really enjoyed playing our Single Launch Night there last year. We're hoping the place will be packed out again as it creates a great atmosphere when everyone is up for having a good time" adds Bass Guitarist Rich MacLenan.
Don't miss out on what promises to be a great night of music! Tickets are available on the door on the night for £5
January 24th
AUSSIE BAND GO WALKABOUT!
Juliet The Sun are embarking on something no commercial band has ever done before, by going back to their roots with an exclusive UK WALKABOUT TOUR! From January to March, the band will be travelling up and down the country to promote their eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Forever’ (released exclusively on iTunes on January 25th). With Rolling Stone, Bill Wyman and rock legend Eric Clapton already backing the band for huge success, they’re set to make history by kicking off the pioneering expedition on Australia Day – The biggest celebrated day in the Walkabout Calendar! - Tuesday, January 26th and Walkabout Lincoln.
The band have been heavily featured in national press due to the release of their emotive debut single Time For Heroes, which was quickly dubbed 'the song that won the Ashes' by The Sun newspaper. Since then, the lads have performed exclusively live at The Oval as well as having several appearances on BBC and SKY television.
December 30th
Juliet The Sun were recently contacted by Nicole Taylor to play at a very special charity event taking place in the New Year.
'B******s To Poverty' was an event created by Nicole and her family after their daughter, Beccy, was tragically killed in a road accident in 2008. To celebrate Beccy with her friends as well as raise funds for Action Aid, a charity in which Beccy was heavily involved, Nicole arranged for local venue The Roadmender to host an evening of music with over ten bands involved last January - Sam Duckworth from Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Was the headlining act.
The end result was a phenomenal success with almost 1000 people attending and a huge £11,000 raised which went towards providing clean water in Sierra Leone to 1,200 children.
With seven bands already confirmed and Nicole in the process of securing more, B******s To Poverty II looks set to follow in its predecessors footsteps and Juliet The Sun are only too happy to help make it a night to remember.
"We feel really lucky to have been invited to play at B******s II. It's a fantastic cause and a great way for family and friends to remember and celebrate Beccy. Nicole's arranged a great line-up which will showcase lots of local talent - we're really looking forward to it and hope everyone gets involved!"
The amazing success of last year's event was down to everyone coming together so make sure you get your tickets soon and head down to The Roadmender from 6p.m on Saturday, January 2nd 2010 - what better way to kick off the New Year?!
Tickets £7 in advance £10 on door
Tickets available from:
We Got Tickets http://www.wegottickets.com/event/68340or
The Wardrobe, 4-5 The Ridings Arcade, Northampton NN1 1EZ
14 plus, 18 plus after midnight
If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation please follow the link below http://www.myactionaid.org.uk/BeccySaysBollocksToPoverty/beccy-says-bollocks-2-poverty
December 7th
Last week, Juliet The Sun joined legendary radio presenter, Sue Marchant on her BBC Radio show.
The band were the first to test out her brand new Studio with an acoustic set and interview giving Sue a tough job on her hands working out all the levels live On Air!
As well as discussing the band's upcoming 'Mystery Tour' (as she nicknamed it!) Sue quizzed the lads on their musical inspirations and tastes.
She asked "If you and I were going to go on a night out and see some live music, past or present, who would you take me to go and see?"
Rich chose to take Sue to see "someone random" in Northampton to promote and support the local music scene and "see what's going on", while Steve decided to go "a bit further afield" with some pure Rock n Roll from The Doors which Sue agreed with, with great enthusiasm! Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Springsteen were Lionel's choice as well as local band (and close companions!) The Snakeman 3.
As well as playing their debut single, Time For Heroes, Juliet The Sun members Lionel & Steve played acoustic versions of 'Shadows' and 'Mother' from their upcoming debut album. Sue ensured both performances were followed by a raucous applause by testing out some of her new sound-effect buttons!
If you missed it first time around, you can listen again on BBC iPlayer. Click on the link below to be directed straight to the live broadcast.
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December 2nd
Having built up a relationship with the BBC through their involvement with this year's Children In Need, Juliet The Sun have now been asked exclusively to play at the BBC East event due to take place on Tuesday, December 8th at the renowned Tatterstalls at Newmarket.
Not only are the local lads gearing up to be the House Band of the evening - which will include them playing a selection of stings when winners are announced to collect their awards - but they will also perform their latest single, Time For Heroes, alongside a specially cut film of cricketing highlights from 2009.
Sporting celebrities attending the evening include England Women's Cricket Captain - Charlotte Edwards, Paul Bonhomme - Red Bull Air Race World Champion 2009, Mark Foster - current short course 50m freestyle world record holder...(And Strictly Come Dancing star!) and legendary jockey, Frankie Detorri, amongst many others.
Aussie lead singer, Steve Crook says "We're really looking forward to playing on the 8th - having been a professional cricketer for the last ten years, it's going to be a bit weird going to a sporting event and being the one playing music! We feel really privileged to be involved and to have the opportunity to play in front of these incredible sportsmen and women - it should be a great night to recognise all the amazing achievements of these people."
BBC Look East presenter, Stewart White, will be hosting the star-studded night which promises to be one of the local highlights of the year.
In the run up to the event, Juliet The Sun will be playing an exclusive live acoustic set on Sue Marchant's BBC Radio Cambridgeshire show. Make sure you tune in this Thursday, December 3rd from 9.10p.m.
November 26th
Children In Need 2009 saw The Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford home to The Midlands Event with an array of live music, Vintage Cars and as ever a huge amount of fundraising - this year, an enormous £20, 309, 747 has been raised so far. In the run up to the show, the boys spent the week visiting Children's Wards at local hospitals including Peterborough where Playleader Zoe Wilkinson said "The band put smiles on the faces of all the patients and staff...They really brightened up the ward and certainly made everyone's day". Pudsey also made an appearance and visited the children around the ward as the band played a few acoustic tracks.
On Friday night, Juliet The Sun delighted the crowd on a purple-lit stage inside the striking building by beginning their first set with an electric performance of 'Tonight' where they ensured everyone was geared up for a great night. The set ended with a new track 'Mother'.
They then took to the stage for their second performance of the night and chose to begin with their latest single 'Time For Heroes' before exclusivley revealing that all proceeds made from the single will be donated to Children In Need.
The Live BBC Show was a dream line-up for motorheads with a display of classic cars including several incredible Aston Martin's from over the years, Vauxhall Touring Cars from the last 20 years of the BTCC, stunt driving, car ballet, crash test dummies and robotics…And not forgetting the cars from the legendary Only Fools And Horses!
November 9th
Juliet The Sun are currently organising a series of acoustic performances at local Hospitals, in the Children's Wards as part of BBC Children In Need. Lionel Williams and Steven Crook from the band will be playing to the youngsters in the run up to the live show, due to be aired on November 20th. Lead guitarist, Lionel says "We're really looking forward to these Hospital visits. It'll be a great experience and just a small insight into how Children In Need helps disadvantaged children across the country on a day-to-day basis. We just feel really privileged to be involved in Children In Need this year."
JTS will begin their visits next week.
October 25th
Juliet the Sun had the privilege of playing the stage at the Cambridge Arts Theatre last month to raise money for Children In Need at the annual BBC East event. The guys played along side the likes of the Opera Babes, Jacqui Dankworth, Neil Innes and Ben Thapa all in support of the worthy cause. Lionel Williams, Lead Guitarist, said "it was amazing to play along side these very talented people. We were asked to open the show and played an acoustic set. It was a little nerve racking to start with but once we got into it, we just rocked out. It's also great to be involved and help raise money for Children In Need".
Check out photos from the night in the Gallery.
Keep an eye out on the BBC when Juliet the Sun play again for Children In Need at the Vauxhall Testing Ground at Millbrook on November 20.
October 8th
Juliet the Sun played alongside Keane at the prestigious Annual PCA Awards Dinner at Old Billingsgate London on Thursday night. Their debut single, 'Time For Heroes', went down a storm at the ceremony which was littered with distinguished guests. Lead Guitarist, Lionel Williams, said "we had an amazing reception by everyone at the Awards. It was great to play at such a high profile event and to meet some incredible people".
Amongst all the mingling on the night, the guys even found time to chat and jam with the Keane before they performed some of their hits including Everybody's Changing and Somewhere Only We Know. Not only did they receive high praise from the cricketing fraternity, but lead singer Tom Chaplin was blown away by the band saying that he "loved the set and the band had a great sound".
Highlights of the evening can be seen on Sky Sports.
October 7th
Don't forget tonight's 'Time for Heroes' launch party at Northampton's fantastic Picturedrome. Join Juliet the Sun to celebrate the release of their debut single. Be sure to get there early to avoid disappointment.
Doors open at 7.30pm
October 5th
Juliet the Sun's debut single, 'Time For Heroes', is now avaiable for download on iTunes. Be sure to download your copy today of this hotly anticipated track.
Check the 'Live Dates' page for regular updates on future live shows and tours.
The Sun - 17 September 2009
Juliet the Sun hit the headlines last month after England cricketer Jimmy Anderson revealed the Ashes winners' pre-match gee-up track Time For Heroes was sung by the British band.
But the high's of August have been quickly forgotten as the team fell to a dismal defeat in the one-day Test series this week.
Has the CD player broken or has the band's magic touch evapourated?
It may all be a little too late for England but the band have given us the exclusive of their new video.
Starring a transvestite and a string of superheroes it's a little odd.
But it's certainly worth checking it out.
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