The latest on the bunnies in May...
June 24th 2004
The problems with the forums have now been fixed and eveyone can once again log in and chat - http://thebandmanager.proboards24.com. The problems were due to broken server connections so we are told on top of an admin password error, and this should not happen again. Many thanks for those more than patient regulars. Any more problems please drop me an e-mail (Simon) freelance_inf@yahoo.co.uk.
June 21st 2004
The EP is on its way... And this week listen out for ERIC & THE BUNNY-BOILERS interview on VIC & GILL'S show on Radio 1 Scotland where the band speak of their latest success of joining the bill for this years T-IN THE PARK 2004.
June 18th 2004
T in the Park has completely SOLD OUT - If you managed to buy one of the last 4000 day tickets for T put on sale at 9am today, then you must have been very fast! The last batch of tickets released by festival organisers sold out in 15 minutes... All thats is left now is for friends of the performing bands and artists to scrap for the 5 VIP guest passes issued!!!
June 10th 2004
Joining ERIC & THE BUNNY-BOILERS on July 20th at KING TUTS are RECC, INDAFUSION and THE ZIPPS. Bunnies fans will be pleased to hear that their suggestions have been taken on board and the 3 track single will now be a 5 track EP, featuring the tracks HEARD YOU SAY, BALLAD OF TWEET & SCOOB, AUTOPSY, FETISH and LIVID.
May 24th 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers added to the Radio One website's T-Break winners database at bbc.co.uk/radio1/ with full version track HEARD YOU SAY available to listen to! Some label interest has arrived. Updates soon.
May 22nd 2004
York TV's UNSIGNED UK show has completed filming with 24 of the UK's top unsigned bands, and airing dates will be confirmed soon. The show is presented by York TV favourite and local DJ Simon Scholes and is the brainchild of Producers Ed Torsney and John Greatwood. Look out for our forthcoming feature on the behind the scenes of the show, as we chat with the band and the crew.
May 21st 2004
A low key gig at the Renfrew Ferry goes well, as people turn out to see A-List, Eric & The Bunny-Boilers, Unseen and Star 69; four quality bands that ensured a great night of live music. Review coming soon.
May 20th 2004
Supporting new talent in Scotland since 1996, T Break gives up and coming bands an opportunity to play in front of a wide cross section of music industry judges, A&R representatives, and dedicated music fans. Annual showcases provide the first opportunity, with 12 bands going on to play the new talent stage at T in the Park. Bands from all over Scotland came together for 4 consecutive nights at the legendary King Tut's and Liquid Room and from 700 were the chosen twelve.
The first band to be announced on Radio One's Vic and Gill show were none other than Eric & The Bunny-Boilers! The T-In The Park festival attracts 80,000 people over the two-day weekend in July. Previous years bands include Biffy Clyro, Cosmic Rough Riders, The Grim Northern Social, and Dogs Die in Hot Cars.
May 12th 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers travel down to York to film for "Unsigned UK". More details on airing dates shortly.
May 10th 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers to perform at King Tut's in Glasgow for T-Break 2004 showcase. Eric & The Bunny-Boilers single release also postponed til late summer. Launch night will most likely be at King Tut's in late July. Also, gigs coming soon: The Barras, The Renfrew Ferry, Stereo, Lock Stock and Live. More soon.
Previous months news...
April 17 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers are among several bands set to take part in a new Channel 4 style music show that aims to highlight the diversity of unsigned talent in the UK. The 6-part pilot series being filmed in May by York TV will showcase the best unsigned acts in a variety of musical genres and aims to be the death knoll of the plastic pop idol and the rebirth of real music. More details shortly.
April 14 2004
Good news as the Bunny-Boilers are among the chosen few to reach the finals of the T-Break 2004 competition. The final bands will be showcased at evenings in Edinburgh's Liquid Rooms on the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th of May and in Glasgow's King Tut's on the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th May. The competition this year had the largest demo responce to date with over 700+ entrants and the chance for winning bands to perform at T-In The Park in July with audiences estimated at 80,000 over the two day festival.
April 11 2004
Listen to Eric & The Bunny-Boilers forthcoming tracks at Sonic Garden. Samples include HEARD YOU SAY, AUTOPSY and BALLAD OF TWEET AND SCOOB. The official release date is Monday 19th April.
March 23 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers drummer Frank celebrates his 23rd Birthday today. Happy birthday Frank!!! Frank was born on this day in 1981. Frank will be celebrating his birthday with the band and friends in Glasgow.
March 16 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers on ITV tonight at 0:30am. The show Nochd Gun Chadal (aka Night Without Sleep) will feature a half hour performance from the band. The acclaimed late night music show now in its third season is presented by Ceit-Anna Macleod and Philip McHugh and showcases the very best acts from the Scottish music scene.
March 15 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers tonight at the Renfrew Ferry in Glasgow supporting US rock band Vanilla Fudge as part of their 2004 World Tour. Vanilla Fudge’s biggest hit was a cover of the Supremes ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’ which charted at no 8. Vanilla Fudge’s Carmine Appice also co-wrote Rod Stewart’s ‘D’ya Think I’m Sex’.
March 3 2004
Private Hire firm BRIGGS CARS will support Eric & The Bunny-Boilers throughout the launch of their CD single HEARD YOU SAY with sponsorship and the cost of travel covered for promotion.
February 27 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers receive official notification from STC that their track ‘Ballad Of Tweet and Scoob’ will be used in the short film ‘A Night To Remember – A Night To Forget’ produced by Richard Morran. More details shortly.
February 24 2004
Frank and Ally attend filming at STV studios in Glasgow for new series of the popular game show ‘Win Lose or Draw’ presented by Lisa Tarbuck. Captains appearing on the show include Sue Perkins, Paul Ross and Taggart star Blythe Duff. While Frank and Ally were not participants in the game them selves, they met with the stars of the show and enjoyed some free drinks.
February 23 2004
Charlene, Ally and Frank attend ‘Elevator’ event in Glasgow’s Lighthouse building, for a presentation showcasing the bands’ as of yet unaired ITV session to a massive network of business and music industry personnel, media and young entrepreneurs. The band, were initially to perform at the event but previous commitments and a cold meant that Michelle could not attend.
February 20 2004
Michelle is interviewed for London’s ‘Hardcore Street Sounds’ magazine. Interviewer Steve said: “It’s one of our best interviews yet.” Listen to HSS Radio in London live on 89.8fm. http://hardcorestreetsounds.com.
Additionally, Michelle spoke on line to http://girlpunk.net about the bands’ forthcoming debut single.
February 17 2004
Tickets go on sale today for the concert at The Renfrew Ferry where ‘Eric & The Bunny-Boilers’ will support USA rock band ‘Vanilla Fudge’ on part of their World Tour 2004. For tickets and additional information please contact ‘Northern Rock Festival Group’ - 0141 552 7197.
February 9 2004
Eric & The Bunny-Boilers asked to support psychedelic USA punk band ‘Vanilla Fudge’ at the Renfrew Ferry, Monday March 15th 2004 at 8pm. Vanilla Fudge will be touring the UK as part of their World Tour 2004. Vanilla Fudge’s Carmen Appice was co-writer of Rod Stewart’s hit ‘D’ya Think I’m Sexy’.
February 3 2004
The band record a live half hour set for ITV's acclaimed late night music show Nochd Gun Chadal (aka Night Without Sleep). ITV Producer Bob Kenyon said: "We are very pleased to have the bunny boilers back on the show". The show will most likely air sometime in mid March on ITV1. The session includes seven completely new tracks: ‘Far Out’, ‘Bound’, ‘Crazy Boy’, ‘Fifteen Feet’, ‘Eighty Two’, and ‘High and Dry’. |
