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Roy Chatto recently celebrated his 90th birthday in a village hall close to his home near Dunstable. Fans travelled from all over to join Roy including many making the trip south from his favourite Middlesbrough watering holes. Everyone was happy to pay their respects and to make the journey in...
Off The Beat #29 - Industrial Coast/Sonic Arts Week in The Fire Station, Middlesbrough Town Hall.
Pete Williams a Dexy's original lighting up a Sunday evening at the Waiting Room Eaglescliffe - both reviewed with Tracy's photos and lots of gigs to look ahead towards over the next fortnight...
Benefits play a monster set headlining their Gig for Gaza whilst Wolf Eyes storm The Courtroom with Industrial Noize at Industrial Coast's gig.
Two featured gig reviews with all the listings for next two weeks - including Sonic Arts Week 22-29th June in Middlesbrough Centre...
A bi-weekly Tees Gig Guide but also focusing on some of the highlights of the past two weeks - this time looking at a super Sunday (to borrow a phrase) show in the old courtroom at Middlesbrough Town Hall with Dana Margolin (Porridge Radio - solo) and Naima Bock. But also we headed north up the...
My review of Dominie Hooper and Eaglescliffe talent Alex Lyons recent gig at the Waiting Room.
Also, all your gigs locally for the next couple of weeks.
https://issuu.com/offthebeat/docs/off_the_beat_25
Fmttm Issue 646 v Leeds United - final issue of the season - a chance to spoil Leeds promotion party - but above all else we need to keep our run going. Fanzine features - include No-Brainer Bill Gates book. As it is almost 50 yrs since his testimonial Middlesbrough v Leeds United. 4-4 if I...
Come Play With Me and Deer Shed Festival are delighted to present “Come Play With Deer Shed”, our collaborative artist development opportunity.
This opportunity is open to artists and bands based in Yorkshire and the North East, and are specifically acts in which either the lead songwriter, or...
Redcar star Connor Bailey has insisted that there were plenty of positives to take against Scunthorpe, despite the Bears going down 52-38 in Lincolnshire. Bailey and his Bears teammates are looking to bounce
back when they take to home shale for the first time this season against Workington...
Stockton Calling reviewed and the next two weeks gig listings for the land around the Tees.
https://issuu.com/offthebeat/docs/off_the_beat_24
Former Ayresome Angel Ian Waller set off on 12 June last year to cycle the 1200 miles to Lake Garda in Italy to raise money to support Alzheimer's Society. Setting off from his home in Marton, with his two new kneecaps, the journey took him 19 days via Dover and Paris (at the time of the worst...
Fmttm Issue 645 v Swansea City - featuring an interview with Jim Platt international goalkeeper for Charlton's Champion, talking about his excellent new book . Also 5Live's Boro fan presenter Steve Crossman.
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Steve Spithray published a book recounting the story of the first year for Press On Vinyl. Based in Middlesbrough a vinyl pressing plant has been built next to the River Tees using cutting edge technology, world class expertise imported from all corners of the globe this ambitious manufacturing...
Another young female talent from Teesside Alex Lyons - 17 years old and a glorious voice.
Midlander and staunchly independent Charlotte Carpenter plays Middlesbrough for the first time - all thanks to new promoters Middlesbrough Gigs and their tie-up with Cafe Etch...
Fmttm Issue 644 v Blackburn Rovers - now for sale.
It's a RAV ing mad league and so say all of us.
But we would not complain if we extended the winning run to 4 games.
Read about the Ayresome Angel's Flight of Mercy and David Lister is Losing My Religion.
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Fmttm Issue 644 v Blackburn Rovers - now for sale.
It's a RAV ing mad league and so say all of us.
But we would not complain if we extended the winning run to 4 games.
Read about the Ayresome Angel's Flight of Mercy and David Lister is Losing My Religion.
Buy Here -
https://py.pl/JH237
https://issuu.com/offthebeat/docs/off_the_beat_22
Out now featuring the wonderful Moon Wax, Tom Blackwell and Jodie Nicholson playing live on the Press On Vinyl factory floor last Sunday in Middlesbrough.
PLUS - all your live gigs for 2 weeks across the Tees.
It takes us ages to write and pull...
Stornoway; BBC Introducing Town Hall Courtroom and You Me At Six - reviews and photos.
And Tees Gig Guide for 2 weeks.
https://issuu.com/offthebeat/docs/off_the_beat_21
International Venue Week was more important than ever this year - so many live music venues are closing or turning away from keeping it live. What happened Tees-wise and Darlo seemed a real success. Read our review and photos and also see what the fortnight ahead holds for live music locally...
As much as the Chelsea mauling was a real sobering affair, as things stand, I’m rather positive about Boro right now.
Of course, missing out on Wembley is a blow, but the fact we were even in with a shout as we entered the 2ndleg at Stamford Bridge is ridiculous. Not half as ridiculous as some...