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>>Wilkommen zum Musik!
OH MY GOD WE'RE BACK AGAIN!
July 24th sees our first event in TOO long, with a traditionally awesome line-up and the usual extra gubbins - details below!
In other news, throughout Summer and beyond, Resonate will be touring the length and breadth of the country again - HOORAY! dates over at:
www.myspace.com/reso.

Anyway, the comeback show : July 24 @ Cavern will comprise of:

-LOVE ENDS DISASTER - discordant melodic indiepunk
-POPULAR WORSHOP - rumbling agit pop beast
-REEKO - fast& furious postpunk
-GIANTSWILLFALL - awesome electroniccy postrock
As per usual there'll be FREE BADGES (Bravo!), resplendent eclectic disk-jockery, bargain booze etc til late o'clock!

Further details on the live page soon, until then, click on a bands name to go straight to their Myspace for tunes, pictures and interaction (oooh yeah baby!).

Perhaps most importantly of all, COME ON GHANA!!!
Bye! xxx

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 27/6/06
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>>Resonate V the UK!
So.
-April sees a 2-week national tour for Lone Shark Records' rock scamps Resonate! There's a new release due to hit next week too - 'Sonic Collision' is six spiky slabs of diy-core punk'n'roll, recorded by the band and with hand stamped'n'stencilled sleeves.

-If you live near Ipswich, Bristol, Exeter, Taunton, Cheltenham, Leicester, London, Sunderland, Colchester, Devizes, Leeds or Liverpool then come along for rock action and cocktails.
-Details over at:
www.myspace.com/reso.
-Look out for Sonic Collision in local music shops/ at gigs for just a pair of pounds!

Lone Shark will be back on the case in Exeter with a little more regularity this Summer, but do come and say hello at any/ all of the dates on the Resonate tour.
HONKHONK

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 27/3/06
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>>Valentines ROCKNROLL!
Happy 2006!
Cheers for making the Xmas bash muchos fun, we're back with another party of sorts, this time on Valentines Day! TUES FEBRUARY 14th @ the Cavern -, featuring live music from:
-LAPSUS LINGUAE - "dark discordant and sexy" experimental rockandfackinroll
-KEIKO - energetic rock/noise-pop
-I AM THE DOOR - melodic indierock
-KLAY - majestic post-rock
As per usual there'll be FREE BADGES (what design lies in store this time?!?), mighty fine eclectic disk-jockery, cheap drinks and shiney happy company until late o'clock!

Why not go on a Myspace expedition and listen to each and every act?
Add : myspace.com/lapsuslinguaetheband, myspace.com/keiko, myspace.com/iamthedoor and myspace.com/klay to your friends list!

Should have more blurb/ band info on Shows page soon. A lot of the Gallery is down at the mo due to Alternative Devon's serever crashing (noooo!), but bear with us.

In other news, LoneShark luminaries Resonate will be heading out on a 2week nationwide tour in April! Check the newly-refurbished www.resonateonline.co.uk, or www.myspace.com/reso.
New demo material on it's way too - keep your eyes peeled!
Anonymous love letters welcomed at the usual address

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 25/1/06
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>> XMAS PARTY!!!
Hello (is it me you're looking for?)
After a quiet couple of months we're rounding off an exciting year with a festive spectacular on MON DECEMBER 19th @ the Cavern -, featuring live music from:
-IVORY - breakbeat-lofipunk-hop
-ROBOLINT - skapunk-pantocore
-RESONATE - spiky melodic rock
-BEN GODDARD - acousto-core
There'll be presents all round too, in the form of free badges - with the usual eclectic disk-jockery providing a fine soundtrack to your fun-filled evening.

Why not go on a Myspace rampage and listen to them all? Add : myspace.com/ivoryonline, myspace.com/reso, myspace.com/bengoddard and myspace.com/robolint to your friends list!

The shows page will be updated shortly with further details of the night, until then keep your dancing shoes on standby and get your gladrags and mistletoe at the ready!
Queries, comments and Xmas wishes to the usual address please x

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 03/12/05
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>> KILL KENADA!
Alreety folks - we can now confirm details of Lone Shark's live comeback in September, with a stonker of a show headlined by the ever-awesome Kill Kenada

The show will take place on Wednesday September 21st at the Cavern and will include a magnificent supporting cast of:
-Kris Delmhorst
-Resonate
and -Klay
We'll have all the usual giveaways and tomfoolery too - check the LIVE page for in depth details.
Also, seeing as Myspace is all the rage these days, you may as well add myspace.com/killkenada, myspace.com/reso and myspace.com/klay to your friends list!

Since their last appearance, Kill Kenada have had a low-ish profile but are now back with 'The Pink Album' (old tracks, produced by Gordon Raphael, ULTRA-limited) and shortly with an album of new material recorded with the legendary Steve Albini! If you haven't seen them before, KK are an incredibly dynamic, energetic, melodic and downright brutal live act - ATD-I V Pavement by way of Sonic Youth.

For the eagle-eyed amongst you, unfortunately the Pure Reason Revolution date was postponed, then impossible to rearrange, which is annoying - but hopefully they'll be back sometime!

Looking forward to seeing you down the front - questions/ secrets/ threats to the usual address

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 25/08/05
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>> UPDATE-CORE!
As ever, the website hasn't been updated in too long but here's the LoneShark lowdown:
*Gallery updated : Grech photos up!
*LoneShark record on Radio 1!
*LS autumn live comeback!

-Yes, check the gallery page for pictures from the Martin Grech show... it was an awesome event and Martin remains one of the best live acts around.
-Can you believe it?! Resonate's Razor Sharp Paper Thin was played on Radio 1 by Steve Lamacq recently! The track comes from Lone Shark Records' release, Our Primary Motives which is available locally or by clicking here.
Check http://www.resonateonline.co.uk/ to see what they're up to.
-After a bit of a break from the live side of things over Summer, Lone Shark will be back with a vengence this Autumn - with a return from lofi melodic scuzzcore trio Kill Kenada due in September, and an appearance by indie-prog-psychedeli-pop types Pure Reason Revolution due shortly after!
Hear their stuff at:
-www.myspace.com/killkenada
-www.myspace.com/purereasonrevolution

There'll obviously be ace supports, super fly DJs free badges and the usual gubbins to accompany the headliners, so watch this space!
Hope you've been enjoying the sun, see you soon!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 20/07/05
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>> UNHOLY SHOW - MAY 23!
Sorry for the slowness of updating the LIVE page with full details of the Martin Grech show on Monday (May 23rd)... all the information is there now, and what's more we've got a special treat for you!
Martin's forthcoming album, Unholy isn't released until June, but for now you can get a sneak preview of a few tracks from this awesomely dark masterpiece by simply CLICKING HERE.
It's a ridiculously good line-up, headlined by one of my favourite lives acts in the world, be there.

Finally... Resonate's new EP (and Lone Shark Records' debut) - Our Primary Motives is available for your listening pleasure!

Not only that but they have a shiney new website, complete with MP3s and everything over at http://www.resonateonline.co.uk/ - check it.
You can get hold of the EP for around £3 at gigs (e.g. Martin Grech on Monday *ahem*), from Solo, Cavern or Onionheart... and globewide purchases are available from the lovely people at NormanRecords.com.

See you down the front on Monday for the Grech-tacular event @ The Cavern.

Pip pip!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 16/05/05
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>> Our Primary Motives.
Well, The Subways show was great - sorry to y'all who couldnt get tickets, you missed 4 excellent bands, and an all-round good night! Pictures now up in the GALLERY, The Subways coming to a festival near you soon.

Next show not til May 23rd... but it'll be worth the wait! Martin Grech is returning with his full band to promote his forthcoming album, Unholy.
He's always been one of my favourite live acts, and having heard the new album (awesome... a massive step on from OHZ) this promises to be one jaw-droppingly, ear-splittingly, pant-drenchingly stunning show.
Tickets available NOW from Solo for £6 +b/f - dont miss out this time!

The moment you've all been waiting for... RESONATE'S new EP, 'Our Primary Motives' is finally mastered, and will be available in its swishly packaged glory in about 2 weeks time!
You'll be able to get a sneak peview in MP3 format very soon, so watch this space for that... and for forthcoming live dates!

Bonjour.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 11/04/05
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>> Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah
Apologies for slowness in website updates, our hosting chaps decided to 'migrate servers' or something, causing us endless problems.

The Subways - this show is just over a week away now (March 31st) and we cant wait. The band are all over the place at the moment, and the single, 'Oh Yeah' is available NOW, so buy it.
We'd recommend getting advance tickets for this show - they've been selling steadily, and it looks like it'll be a packed out venue once more.
Excellent supports in the shape of: The Chalets/ AlphaMales/ The Hoax - more on the live page.

Lone Shark Records: The wheels are slowly creaking into action...
Mad Library's live CD Entrance/ Entertainment/ Exit (Lone Shark Bootlegs 001) is available now for just £2!
Resonate's new EP (and our first studio release), Our Primary Motives is being mastered as we speak and sounds ridiculously awesome... we really are thrilled about unleashing that on the public - expected releease date: April 10th
We'll be sorting out an online shop in the near future so you can get your mitts on aforementioned goodies and more from the comfort of your own home, but until then you can always mail shop@loneshark.co.uk and we'll sort things out!

See you all at the Subways show for the usual tomfoolery.
This is Kowalski, signing out.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 22/03/05
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>> BishBashBosh
Gallery: by the time you read this, new photos should be up from the show last week! (Feb 22).
Needless to say, the show rocked. Thanks to y'all that came.

Events are coming thick and fast! More details of these rocktacular shows on the live page.
MARCH 31 sees the return of The Subways - tickets on sale now!
APRIL will be Lone Shark's 2nd birthday! Date/ line-up TBC!
MAY 23rd we'll have Martin Grech back with full band!

Records
Yes -Lone Shark Records storms into action this month with the following:
AVAILABLE NOW: Mad Library - Entrance Entertainment, Exit
This is the first in a series of LONE SHARK BOOTLEGS - live recordings of bands at our shows, pressed up DIY-stylee in very limited quantities.
This 8 song EP shows Mad Library at their live chaotic finest from the show in September 2004 - intensely groovesome post-acidfunk finery with an added hint of live shambolicism. Available for just £2 - get 'em while they're hot!

AVAILABLE LATE MARCH: >resonate< - Our Primary Motives'
This will be the first Lone Shark Records EP 'proper'.
The latest EP from this ever-progressing melodic rock-core trio. Another massive leap forward for Resonate, we are immensely proud to bring you these 4 tracks of inventively captivating ferociously melodic rock, inspired by the likes of Biffy Clyro, RATM and ThisGirl.
More details very soon... we are very excited indeed!

Watch. This. Space.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 01/03/05
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>> Get your gigs out
Check the gallery NOW for photos from the Mystery Jets show! Apologies for incompetence with somebody else's camera, bit blurry and red but still cool nonetheless!

February 22nd line-up is now all wrapped up and yet again we're spoiling you rotten.
PNEUMATIC & SLOTH ft ILLUSTRATE/ GENTLEMEN REBELS/ RESONATE/ LG22/ HUGH J NOBLE... if all goes according to plan we'll be having a launch party for Lone Shark's release of Resonate's brand new (and somewhat awesome) EP - 'Our Primary Motives'! Plus the usual shenanigans - more on the LIVE page!

And if that's not enough for you... hows this for exciting news: March 31st will see the return of THE SUBWAYS!!
They've now signed to Infectious Records (Muse/ Ash/ Garbage...) and will be releasing debut single 'Oh Yeah' in March... it's already Zane Lowe's single of the week! Big tings, big tings. Support from AN EMERGENCY and more!

Its all go at the moment, keep your eyes peeled kiddos.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 01/02/05
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>> This is the newwwwwwwwwwws
All is set for the rather wonderful show on Thursday, as headlined by Mystery Jets who just in the last week have received praise and/ or airplay from the likes of NME/ The Guardian/ XFM/ Steve Lamacq/ Zane Lowe and more, and with good reason! It's an incredibly exciting and innovative line-up all-round so make sure you dont miss out on the action! Details on 'live' page!

Lone Shark's provision of brilliant new music to the good people of the world continues to flourish in the coming months too:
February 22nd promises sets from outstanding UK hiphop artists Pneumatic & Sloth ft Illustrate (Headcount Records), Resonate (launching their new EP - Lone Shark Records' first release!) and Hugh J Noble - with more to be announced shortly!

March meanwhile is already being planned, and will include a very exciting return to Exeter from a brilliant new (and soon-to-be-huge) band... look out for an announcement on that very shortly!

More updates soon, dont go changing channels!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 25/01/05
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>> Jan 27: Mystery Jets & more!
Well, the line-up is now confirmed for Jan 27th, and boy is it good!
Featuring Mystery Jets, LG22, My Sad Captains, Mike Andrews and Gentlemen Rebels (who include Lee Mad Library and Dom Coyote amongst their ranks) it's looking to be one of the most interesting line-ups yet! More details on the live page NOW!

Also, check the gallery for some great photos of our Xmas party, as taken by Ben Muir!
2005 looks set to be a jolly exciting year for Lone Shark... watch this space!

Got something to say/ suggest/ slander? mail us!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 09/01/05
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Boom shakalaka!
Thanks to everyone that came down to our Xmas Party at The Cavern, it was a really great show and muchly festive atmosphere! Great sets all round from WorryDolls, MadLibrary, BerlinByBoat and FleeingNewYork, and a great way to finish off 2004.

2005 looks set to start with a banger - with the next Lone Shark show on Jan 27th at Exeter Cavern, due to be headlined by great new band, Mystery Jets! They create a splendid psychedelic indie-prog-pop concoction with elements of The Coral, Pink Floyd and Dexys Midnight Runners, all held together by a fine sense of humour and percussive kitchen utensils! I kid ye not.
http://www.mysteryjets.com/!

-Supports currently include My Sad Captains (lofi indierock, like a scottish Pavement) and Mike Andrews (acoustic melodic songsmithery) with more TBC!
-There'll be the usual FREE BADGES, eclectic DJs and spontaneous antics - and cheap entry!

There'll be more posted on that show very soon, so keep a-checkin' this website!

Hope you've all enjoyed festivities, ciaooo.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 28/12/04
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>> Xmas Party - Mon Dec 20th!
Well, apologies for lack of recent updates - it's been mega-hectic here in LoneSharkland!
Thanks to y'all that came to The Subways gig a few weeks back, making it a sell-out success and dancing 'til 2am - what a party! Photos now up in the 'Gallery' section - ch-ch-check 'em out.

I can now bring you details of Lone Shark's Xmas Party - to be held at Exeter Cavern Club on Monday December 20th!
It'll be our last show of 2004, and is a suitably exciting line-up including great new UK band, Fleeing New York, a live return from Mad Library, and sets from Monikeers, Berlin By Boat and Worry Dolls - plus more! See 'Live' page for further details!

Thanks to everyone who's come to/ played at a show this year or been generally supportive or encouraging - it's been a great year for Lone Shark, with more shows than ever, and some brilliant bands that you'll be seeing a lot more of in the new year!
We're pretty excited going into 2005 with many plans for more great live shows, as well as new and exciting ways of spreading the good word of the 'Shark and the brilliant acts which make it all worthwhile. As ever, keep those eyes peeled.

Take it easy yo, see ya at the Xmas Party with mistletoe, mince pies and myhrr!!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 30/11/04
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>> The Subways/ Paaaarty - Sat Nov 6th!
Yes, yes, oh yey - the next Lone Shark event is not only going to be the usual spectacular feast of exciting new music, but will also be partys-ville!!
Headlined by brilliant new Brit catchy blues-glam-punkrock'n'rollers The Subways plus suberb supports from The Frake and Resonate - with extra causes for celebration:
-It's a Saturday night!
-It's The Subways 'end of tour party'!
-It's Joe LoneShark's birthday weekend!

Plus, after the bands have finished it'll be Atomic Pop clubnight til 2am. Could get messy!
More details on the 'live' page - tickets available now for £5 (+ b/f) from Solo!

Other show details be announced in the coming weeks, keep your eyes peeled.

Take care and wrap up warm!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 19/10/04
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>> The REAL Angel show details.
The line-up for the next show at the Angel a bit has changed a bit, but is looking spectacular! Great new band ALPHAMALES are coming down to play - and we've got a download of their Gordon Raphael (Strokes/ Kill Kenada etc)-produced demo track - PlayerHater.
-Click here to listen - or right click and 'save as' to download.
AlphaMales are difficult to describe - off-the-wall eccentric, captivating, inspired rock'n'roll like a more urgently poetic Beefheart for the noughties.
Also playing are 2 of our favourite upcoming local bands; MONIKEERS and RESONATE. FREE ENTRY: more info on the 'LIVE' page!.

Wahey.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 22/09/04
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>> Hark! Next Angel show details...
Next show will be Monday October 4th at The Angel, Exeter!
-MONIKEERS - melodic lofi punkrock
-GENTLEMEN REBELS - jazz-world-folk-hiphop
-RESONATE - Powerful melodic hardcore
Plus more - and its FREE ENTRY! Music from 8pm, no excuses please.

Bonjour.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 18/09/04
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>> Goodbye Summer!
Thanks to those of you who came on Monday - 'twas another brilliant show with fantastic performances all round - y'all that missed the gig missed out big styleee!
Photos are now up in the Gallery, ch-ch-check it out!

Next show; Monday October 4th @ The Angel - line-up TBA but will be mightily cool!

Keep in touch, yo

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 16/09/04
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>> The Good, The Sad and The Lovely. In news form.
LOVELY : What a treat the Pipettes gig last month was! A super-good line-up and general lively atmosphere ensured everyone in attendance had a night of funfunfun! The Pipettes themselves were superb and mightily refreshing to hear some good old-fashioned pop music in The Cavern - and biggedybiggedybig-ups to Alex from Electric Soft Parade who made an appearance on tambourine duties!

SAD : After a splendid summer, Mad Library will be playing their last gig for a little while before hiding in an underground shelter only to make the occasional one-off performance over the coming months.

GOOD : That gig will be at the next Lone Shark show on September 13th alongside other fantastic bands like Resonate, Nixon & The Burn and Ampersand! Plus the usual FREE BADGES/ guest DJs etc and just £3 (THREE ENGLISH POUNDS) to get in! More info on the live page, f00's

Bye.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 07/09/04
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>> More shows. More music.
-Lone Shark will shortly be running a monthly show at The Angel in Exeter, as well as at Exeter Cavern!
The Angel is a more intimate venue and our shows there will feature some newer bands as well as Lone Shark favourites and will be FREE ENTRY each month - cool, huh!

-Shows coming up;
-August 23rd @ The Cavern;The Pipettes (http://www.thepipettes.co.uk/) whose 3-girl harmonies, feel-good anthems, indie-cool and polkadots have been causing a storm in native Brighton and the SouthEast. PLus Robolint (insanely anthemic ska-punk-panto), Monikeers, FREE BADGES and more!

-August 31st @ The Angel; Mad Library + Omars Silver Lightship + Resonate

-September 13th @ The Cavern; Full line-up TBA - will include Mad Library's farewell gig!

More info on Live page!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 31/07/04
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>> NewsNewsNews
-Many thanks to y'all that came last Monday and to all the bands that played - a fantastic evening all-round with the local supports all pulling out the stops, while Paul The Girl was magically captivating and Mono were intensely immense!

-Next show will be on August 23rd and is due to feature The Pipettes (http://www.thepipettes.co.uk/) whose 3-girl harmonies, feel-good anthems, indie-cool and polkadots have been causing a storm in native Brighton and the SouthEast. Other acts on the bill still to be confirmed, but will include Exeter's superb new punky upstarts - Monikeers, yey!
Further info will appear on the Live page as it gets sorted!

-Lone Shark favourites Resonate have a superb brand new CD - 'Eyes Like Fountains' - that's available in places like SOLO for just £2 - get it!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 25/07/04
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>> What a corker!
I can now announce full details of the next Lone Shark show, due to be held at Exeter Cavern on Monday July 19th - and it's another ridiculously jam-packed bill with a superbly eclectic line-up! Playing are;
Mono - Japanese post-rock
Paul The Girl - Electro-magnetic Blues
Grandma Death - Lo-fi indie rock
Mad Library - Acidjazzhiphopgroovery
Shooting Crayfish - Ska-punk-comedy roadshow
We'll also have guest alternative DJs - Vman & Summit DJs, as well as FREE BADGES and all the usual gubbins!
Tickets will soon be available for £5 +b/f from Solo Music, Exeter and are expected to sell fast!
For more info, please go to the 'Live' page.

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming Lone Shark news - it's gonna be an exciting few months!
Take it easy y'all

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 29/06/04
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>> Stormin' Norman
Well, the Kill Kenada show last week was yet another raging success! The whole night was excellent -
Grandma Death played an ace set including an epic new song with a superb massive guitar-less build up
An Emergency belted out what can only be described as psychotic blues-core - in a great way
Resonate were incredible, they get better all the time and this was the most captivating, jawdropping performance Ive seen yet!
And the headliners, Kill Kenada were brilliant as always, a winning combination of melodies, power, stop-starts, cheekiness and sheer energy!
Check out the Gallery section for photos of the show!

Thought things had calmed down? THINK AGAIN! Our next show is going to be a co-promotion with Miss Valentine; Art Rocks at Notting Hill Arts Club (London) on June 14th! Keep an eye on the 'Live' page for further details, but it's gonna be an extravaganza of live music, art exhibits, DJs and a charity auction! If you can make it to the show, Id strongly advise you do!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 19/05/04
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>> Newz Upd8
Our birthday bash last wednesday was fantastic - thanks to everyone that came, all the bands and everyone involved - the night was rammed as soon as doors opened, fine music was flowing all evening and the atmosphere was superb!!
Check out the 'gallery' page for photos of the night - or our brand new gallery at Alternative Devon! There are also a few photos from the low-key Martin Grech gig we did in London!

As you should know by now - preparations are already underway for our next show (Kill Kenada - May 9th!) - more info on the 'Live' page.
Not only that, but it looks like you'll be seeing more of us in future - with plans for a monthly Lone Shark show at Exeter Cavern in motion! Excited?
Think that's it for now. Peace.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 13/04/04
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>> Kill Kenada!!
I'm very pleased to announce that Kill Kenada will be storming back into Exeter for a Lone Shark show on May 9tj @ the Cavern!!
They're one of the hottest new bands in Britain and have had all corners of the music world queuing up to sing their praises, and for good reason!
There's a couple of MP3s available at http://www.killkenada.com/ so check them out - and keep our eyes peeled for their latest single on MTV2 and constant appearances in various publications! More info soon...

In other news - the low-key Martin Grech gig we did in London was absolutely stunning, though Martin promised Exeter will be even better - wahey indeed! The show got 4 stars in a review on the Music-News.com website!
Tickets are still available for our Birthday Bash on Wednesday (7th), which we're very much looking forward to.
Stay cool people, and see ya very soon!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 03/04/04
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>> The latest news, earliest.
Well, the tickets for our first London show - a low-key Martin Grech gig (oooh how exciting!) were all booked up within about 3 days of the official mailout which is mightily impressive consisdering the only promotion was internet mailouts and message boards! Really looking forward to that - see http://www.londonshark.co.uk/ for further details.

There's gonna be even more FREE BADGES than normal at our Birthday Bash on April 7th, with the competition winning design (as seen in the Forum!) AND some badges to mark our 1st birthday with Martin Grech - so get down there early to avoid disappointment!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 21/03/04
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>> Lone Shark in London!
http://www.londonshark.co.uk/
That's right, Lone Shark are infiltrating the capital's consciousness starting with a rather exclusive low-key Martin Grech acoustic gig!
The show will be on Thursday March 25th at Buffalo Bar in Islington. There will be no tickets for this event, but places must be reserved in advance as demand will be high for such an intimate (just 150 capacity including performers etc!) London date.

To reserve tickets, please email the names of those wishing to attend, and a contact telephone number to martingrech@loneshark.co.uk Successful reservations will be confirmed via email.
Also, if you reserve places and disocover that you/ other people cant make it for any reason - please let us know ASAP!
Further details and updates available from http://www.londonshark.co.uk/
Cheers

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 08/03/04
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>> Tickets for Martin Grech/ Birthday Bash
Just a quick update - tickets for Lone Shark's birthday bash at Exeter Cavern on Wednesday April 7th are on sale now!
Tickets are available for the ridiculously low price of £5 + b/f from Solo Music, Exeter (01392 425309).

The show is packed full of entertainment - another genuinely exciting line-up - more details on the 'Live' page!
See you down the front!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 20/02/04
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>> Lone Shark's Birthday Bash
Martin Grech (acoustic) & more!
Exeter Cavern >>Wed April 7th!
As you know our Easter show will mark Lone Shark's 1st birthday and we've got an extra special line-up to celebrate!
Martin Grech will be returning to the Cavern for an acoustic set, which is fantastic news as he is one of the most exciting live performers around! Those of you at his full band show in September will know how ferociously powerful he can be, but the acoustic gig will show of the beautifully fragile side of his music and his stunning vocal range. Having seen him about 6 times (electric & acoustic) I can honestly say I've been blown away by every performance.

There'll also be music from Worry Dolls, Mad Library, Lloyd Williams and more!
Plus, there'll be guest alternative DJs, celebratory fun & games and the obligatory FREE BADGES!
Keep an eye on the 'Shows' page for more details!

In the build-up to this momentus event, we have launched a 'Design A Badge' competition. All you have to do is design a badge, and the winning entrant will not only get to see their design featured on the next batch of Lone Shark badges, but also walk off with 2 tickets to our birthday show, a Martin Grech T-shirt and SIGNED CD and 10 of the badges for 'personal use'. For entry details CLICK HERE

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 14/02/04
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>> newsnewsnews
Helllllloooo, how are you? Good good.
Apologies for slowness in updates - it's down to a number of factors including too much uni work, laptops that dont want to play any more and good old fashioned slackness.
As you have probably seen, there's some ace photos up in the Gallery section from Music:Response a couple of weeks ago - which was superb I might add. Big cheers to all who played/ DJ'd/ watched - another success!

Keep an eye out for more news, we'll be letting you know details of the Easter show as they're confirmed - it's gonna be an extra-special Lone Shark show to celebrate still being here one year on from our first show!
Please keep in touch - let us know what you thought of our shows/ what you'd like to see more/less of or just shout random abuse in the forum!
That was the news, good evening.

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 26/01/04
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>> Happy New Year!!
Just a quickie to remind y'all of Music:Response - this Monday (January 5th) at Exeter Cavern! The details can be found on the 'Shows' page of this very website! Its gonna be another great show, with sets from Worry Dolls, Pneumatic & Sloth, Resonate and Stephensons Rocket as well a zine/merch stall (courtesy of Punkemon!) and some guest alternative DJs!
Doors open at 8,30pm - £3 to get in, and get there early to guarantee your FREE BADGE - theyre green this time!

I've just updated the 'bands' and 'links' pages - so if you've sent us a link recently it should be up - if it's not then please mail us!.

Mad Library (our band) somehow managed to get through to the final of Singles Club at Exeter Cavern, held on Tuesday (Dec 30th). Anderson won the competition in the end, but we thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing so thanks to the organisers and to everyone that watched/ voted/ complimented or bought CDs from us, we were very chuffed with the general reaction!

Really looking forward to Monday - it's gonna be a most splendid evening and good chance to catch up with some of ya!
Take it easy folks!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 02/01/04
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>> Jan 5th >> Exeter Cavern >> Music:Response
Here's the line-up for Lone Shark's first show of 2004, Music:Response, to be held on Monday January 5th at Exeter Cavern Club:
There will be live sets from:
*Worry Dolls >>Excellent female acoustic harmonies
*Pneumatic & Sloth >>Rising chunky UK hiphop
*Resonate >>Exciting & powerful emotive rock
*Stephenson's Rocket >>Upcoming lively indie-rock

There'll also be eclectic alternative DJs (Mad Library DJs/ DJ TomCrayfish)
Plus zines/ merch, all the usual Lone Shark gubbins and more FREE BADGES!
All for the ridiculously low price of £3 on the door - are we good to you or what?!

Really looking forward to the show, after a hectic Summer it seems like ages since our last event, and it's another fantastic line-up!
See ya down the front!

P.S. - Our band (Mad Library) will be attempting to subvert the general public with our instrumental acidjazzrockfunkgroovery at Singles Club (battle of the bands style competition) on Tuesday December 23rd - so pop along for some ace acts and Christmassy fun!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 02/12/03
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>> Photos up at last!
The photos from 'Keep In A Cool Place' - Lone Shark's all ages show that featured Resonate, Robolint, Mortillo and Mad Library Vs Shooting Crayfish - have finally been uploaded and can be found in the 'Gallery' section, just click on the flyer!

Also, we have a date for your diaries - our next live event will be on Monday January 5th at Exeter Cavern. We will let you know further details as they are confirmed!
Don't forget to let us know what you think of all things Lone Shark, local music or just to say hello - via the forum or to info@lonesharkmusic.co.uk
That's about it for now - catch y'all soon!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 07/11/03
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>> www.loneshark.co.uk
Word up people.
The site can now be accessed from http://www.loneshark.co.uk/
There's been a few updates to the site since the last 'News' posting so here's the score for the moment;
The photos from the Martin Grech show are now up in the Gallery - check them out! Unfortunately the pictures from Keep In A Cool Place arent online yet, the page is ready but having a couple of probs uploading stuff from uni computers - should be up next week!

The 'Resources' section has also been updated with a new 'Guide to Gig Promotion'. This is a useful introduction to what's involved in organising a show for those of you thinking of running your own events but don't know where to start.
Over time, more Lone Shark guides will be added to various music-related activities.

That's all for now, please let us know what you think of anything on the site, or what else you'd like to see on here; info@lonesharkmusic.co.uk or post in our forum.
Take it easy,

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 02/10/03
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>> Farewell Fair Weather
As Summer draws to a close, us Lone Shark guys will soon be back off to our respective universities for more essay writing, exams, dissertations and other such fun!

It's been a fantastic few months for us though, having put on 3 more great shows, introducing this lovely new website - complete with 'Band Resource' and 'Gallery' sections, giving away hundreds of badges, meeting some cool people and seeing/ hearing a lot of great new music!
And don't worry, the website will still be updated regularly and the Resource section will continue to grow!

Monday's all ages show was really cool, we had a lot of fun! Our (Mad Library's) set with Tom & Charlie Crayfish was great to play, 20 minutes of semi-improvised noise, rhythms and melody - cheers if you watched or said nice things - sorry if it wasn't your bag, baby!
Robolint, Resonate and Mortillo all played top sets, while Steph, Anna and Rosie did a sterling performance with the zine/ merch stall and giving out the last of Lone Shark's Summer range of badges - just you wait for the Winter Collection!
Keep an eye out for more updates and photos from the last 2 shows, and dont forget to keep in touch via our forum or mail info@lonesharkmusic.co.uk!

Thanks again to everyone who's supported us, come to our shows or generally shown any interest in what we're doing, it really is very much appreciated!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 11/09/03
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>> Lone Shark Latest!
Heyhey people - so what do you think of the lovely new website??

The Martin Grech show on Monday was a massive success, The Cavern was rammed (almost sold out), there was a great atmosphere and the support acts played fantastically!
You will find more details of what happened on the 'Live' page, and we'll have photos up fairly soon too!

All systems go for this Monday (September 8)'s 'Keep In A Cool Place' all ages show, which has a great line-up of some of the areas most exciting live acts.
Details can be found on the 'Live' page, and we can now confirm that Mad Library's 'Friends' will be none other than Tom and Charlie from Shooting Crayfish!
'Keep In A Cool Place' will be the last Lone Shark show for a while as we will be back off to our respective uni's, so come along or you'll have to wait until Christmas for more Lone Shark goodness!
If that's not enough to tempt you, how about the offer of more FREE BADGES - this time they're red and made by the excellent Badge Boy!

That's about it on the news front, but all the pages on the site are updated regularly, so keep an eye out!
Cheers for now - hope to see some of you on Monday!

• Joe (Lone Shark) :: 04/09/03
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>> Start Of A New...
Yeah, you guessed it! New site, you like?

Well, if the site dosnt tickle your fancy, then Lone Shark is proud to present, none other than MARTIN GRECH, to the Exeter Cavern on September 1st....Mr. Grech will surely put on a showstopping performance, make sure you get there!

Well, thats about it for now, from myself anyhow. im sure Joe will be keeping the fort leading up to the Grech show!

Peace out y'all....
• Webmaster :: 20/08/03
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>> You Want News? Check THIS Out!
Heyhey - this is another quick update just to let you know what's going on at the moment!
Well, Commercial Break was a massive success; the acts all played great sets, the zine stall and raffle was very cool (thankyou Punkemon!), there was a really good crowd and fantastic atmosphere and we even got hold of an oil projector with lovely patterns - so all in all a top night all round!
There will be more details on Commercial Break to follow, and the whole website is to be redesigned and relaunched very soon - watch this space!

*NEWSFLASH - well, perhaps the most exciting bit of news is that we have confirmed MARTIN GRECH for a Lone Shark show on September 1st! Martin Grech is fantastic, somewhere between Radiohead, RATM, Jeff Buckley and with a pinch of Deftones, he has an unbelievably good voive and is one of the best live acts we have seen (honest guv, we saw him in Cardiff in January and it was stunning!).
So, yeeeah - that's pretty exciting - we'll let you know more details as we sort them, but for now, look out for his new single 'I Am Chromosome' (Island Records) or last year's 'Open Heart Zoo' album. The title track on the album you may know from the Lexus advert, and also look out for Lone Shark's favourites; 'Dali', 'Here It Comes' and 'Penecillin'.
Also check out http://www.martingrech.co.uk/
As always, any feedback, queries or suggestions are much appreciated, mail; info@lonesharkmusic.co.uk
Cheers!

Joe (Lone Shark) - 26/07/03
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>> Lone Shark Latest
Just a quick update - sorry the site was down for a day or two, and that some of the menu images arent appearing, just had a couple of what they call 'technical difficulties'. Not to worry though, the new site IS on it's way, just in the process of typing up information etc!

More importantly though; Dorp can longer play at 'Commercial Break' on July 21st, but fortunately we have found an excellent replacement in Mangina - Exeter hiphop duo with entertaining stage antics!

In other 'Commercial Break news, we should be hosting a zine/merch stall at the show, so if you have a zine you would like stocked, let us know!
Take it easy, folks!

Joe (Lone Shark) - 01/07/03
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>> Oh Lordy, I Got The Summertime News
Despite a lack of updates in the last few weeks, there's been much a-going on in the Lone Shark camp.
For starters, Monday July 21st sees Lone Shark's second show, 'Commercial Break' take place at Exeter Cavern. The line-up isn't totally complete yet, but is already looking very good! Check out the shows page for more info!

The website overhaul (see below) is a gradual process, plus computer problems have delayed it slightly but it's coming along nicely and should finally be ready in a few weeks - but it'll be worth the wait!!

As we're around over Summer (as opposed to at uni) there is likely to be more regular updates and we'll be around and about at various gigs and stuff - so yeah, it's all go at the moment!

You know the score - enquiries, death threats and letters of undying love: e-mail us or leave a message in the forum!
Cheers for now!

Joe (Lone Shark) - 13/06/03
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>> Lone Shark updates
We are currently in the process of restructuring the Lone Shark website to include a gallery page and bands resource section. The band resource section will contain things such as essays on useful industry subjects (e.g. the role of a producer, what is music publishing etc), a national and local list/ description of unsigned acts and many useful links to music industry websites for those wishing to gain a better understandng.

For now though;
-To preview some photos from 'Close To The Edge', please Click here
-To read a review of the show by local 'zine, One Way - Click here

Lone Shark are currently beginning to organise some shows for over the Summer - so keep your eyes peeled for further details!

As always, if you have any comments, questions or anything then please e-mail us or leave a message in the forum!
Cheers for now!


Joe (Lone Shark) - 20/05/03
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>> Oh, What A Night! - Click here to see some photos of the evening
Well, our first show, Close To The Edge went really well last night, even if a little shambolic at times! There seemed to be a really postive atmosphere in The Cavern, and we had a great time DJing, was great to hear a variety of stuff through the Cavern speakers! Plus, every band put on a really great set. Honest!

Pneumatic & Sloth did a great job of winning over a predominantly rock audience with their exciting set, which included a spur of the moment acapella section with live drums played (very well) by Sloth!. Hype men Azlack and MA2 also deserve a mention!

I Fell Over rocked the house down and showed off their excellent new drummer and some promising new material. Top live act, and a couple of people thought it was the best time they'd seen them!

Mr Belding were also fantastic, lots of energy, great stage presence and a quality rendition of the Thundercats theme - shame there wasnt more people around at that point (though they had a mosh pit for approximately 30 seconds)!

And as for that Mad Library... Well we enjoyed ourselves, couple of technical hitches but we were happy with the set and extremely chuffed by the audience reaction/ support - not really expected but very much appreciated so thankyou!

All in all, fun seemed to be had by everyone! We'd like to thank everyone who came along or has been supportive of Lone Shark, hopefully Close To The Edge will be the first of many! We probably wont be able to put on more shows until the Summer (we're at uni's in different places y'see) but keep an eye out for details! If youve got any comments, questions or anything then please e-mail us or leave a message in the forum!


Joe (Lone Shark) - 29/04/03
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>> Close To The Edge - and the Lone Shark latest..
- Unfortunately, Alex from Summit is unable to make the show for his appearance with Mad Library, which is a real shame - but the band will now be joined by a keyboard player (Dan from Still), which is sounding ace!

-We will be giving out some wonderful Lone Shark badges on the night - hopefully there'll be enough for everybody, but make sure you get down there early to guarantee one! They look like this (but one inch):


-Other than that we're really excited about the show - the bands are ace, we'll be playing some great songs and it'll be cool to meet some of you!
Cheers for now,
Joe (Lone Shark) - 18/04/03
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>> The Pointless, But Worthwhile, Second Update.
Some news then! As you may have seen, Mr.Belding are playing the first showcase. The night is also to be called 'Close To The Edge'. Click HERE for more.

Also, BIG thankyou to the people that have joined / posted in the forum, and all the people that have visited the site. 200 odd in about a week...nice! Your support is very appreciated. Just make sure you get there in April!!! (28th, to be exact!)
So thats it, over and out...
• Webmaster :: 03/03/03
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>> The Default Welcome Note.
Well, hello and welcome to the Lone Shark website. Hope you enjoy the site, and i wish you all the rest of the blah blah that a webmaster is supposed to announce upon the opening of a new site....

There are still a few sections of the site to come, namely, recordings and the gallery....they should go up by April, and whenever we get some stuff onto c.d!

So for now, look forward to April 28th...the first Lone Shark show....WHOOO!Click here for more...

And thats it, the default welcome note is over. Get in touch, E-mail us with comments, questions or info on how to get involved!
Ciao for now.
• Webmaster :: 22/02/03
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