The Cougars @ Kasbah Coventry

The Cougars were back in Coventry over the Bank Holiday weekend and the crowds at Kasbah nightclub were in for a real treat. Ashley, George, Ross and Matt not only warmed up for The Delays performance, they truly 'rocked the Kasbah' with their power packed set list.

Despite The Cougars having van trouble, even before they had set off from Cambridge it didn't stop lead singer Ashley and drummer Matt from lugging all the equipment into their cars and driving up to Coventry so as not to disappoint fans. Many an artist would have pulled the plug on the gig but The Cougars love Coventry too much for such a thing to happen!

The Cougars deserve praise for delivering such an energetic performance and are a worthy contenders for the main stage at the Kasbah. Coventry and indeed the world, needs bands like The Cougars during these difficult times. Despite having a long drive back to Cambridge and the prospect of a long 13 hour shift at work, Ashley and the lads stayed behind for The Delays set and shared a few drinks long into the night with fans. No wonder Coventry love The Cougars!

 Ashley strikes a pose

 George pouts

Ross and Gaz from Bootleg Poets get cosy!

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VIDEO: 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event

Here are a selection of videos from the 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event held in Coventry, with Allskas, Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels and Pint Shot Riot all performing during the event. See pictures from the night HERE.


Allskas - Enjoy Yourself @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - You're Wondering Now @ 2-Tone Central Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - Rat Race @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Allskas - Too Much Pressure/Pressure Drop @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Allskas - Message To You Rudy @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - Hey Little Rich Girl @ 2-Tone Event


Roddy Radiation and the Skabilly Rebels - Gangsters @ 2-Tone Central Event


Pint Shot Riot - Come Back To Me @ 2-Tone Central Fundraiser Event

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PICTURES: 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event

Here are a selection of pictures from the 2-Tone Central Fund Raiser Event held at Venue 54 in Cox Street, Coventry. Bringing together musicians and SKA fans from Coventry and beyond. The event was organised by Pete Chambers and featured Roddy Radiation and Skabilly Rebels, Horace Panter joined The Tones, Pint Shot Riot and Just Morale formed part of the line-up.

Coventry DJ Brody Swain hosted the evening event, with a charity auction and raffle helping to raise hundreds towards the new 2-Tone Central cafe/venue. The musical history of Coventry looks set to live on, thanks to the dedication of all those who saw SKA music have such a positive effect in Coventry and around the world.

VIDEOS:  HERE

Roddy Radiation and Skabilly Rebels

Nice shoes!

Roddy Radiation in action

Roddy Radiation and Skabilly Rebels

The Allskas

The Allskas

The Allskas

Pint Shot Riot

 DJ Brody Swain compares for the night

Pete Chambers has a few words to say.....

The Tones

Just Morale

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Ivor Novello Awards 2010: The Winners

Here is the list of winners from the 2010 Ivor Novello Awards held in London today (May 20th). Lily Allen was the clear winner this year as she tearfully collected three awards.

Best Song:

The Fear - Lily Allen

Album Award:

Sunny Side Up - Paolo Nutini

Best Contemporary Song:

Daniel - Bat For Lashes

PRS Most Performed Work:

The Fear - Lily Allen

International Achievement:

Imogen Heap

Ivors Inspiration Award:

Johnny Marr

Ivors Classical Music Award:

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

Outstanding Contribution To British Music:

Trevor Horn

Lifetime Achievement:

Paul Weller

The Academy Fellowship:

Sir Tim Rice

Special International Award:

Neil Sedaka

Songwriters Of The Year:

Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin

Best Television Soundtrack:

Desperate Romantics

Best Original Film Score:

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Best Original Video Game Score:

Killzone 2

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PICTURES: Vanity Fair World Cup Footballers In Tight Pants

Here are the Vanity Fair pictures of the World Cup footballers getting down to just their pants for the June issue of the glossy magazine. Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba can be seen on the cover in just a pair of tight pants for the Annie Leibovitz photoshoot.

World Cup players Muntari, Donovan, Kaka, Eto'o and Da Silva were also part of the Vanity Fair exclusive article, but it was Cristiano Ronaldo who has drawn the most publicity. The June issue of Vanity Fair is out now!

Cristiano Ronaldo - Vanity Fair photoshoot

* Cristiano Ronaldo Armani Pictures: HERE

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Muslim Extremists Force South Park Censorship

Comedy Central had to bleep out and censor any references to the so-called Prophet Muhammad in the latest episode of South Park, after Muslim extremists made veiled threats over the episode that depicted Muhammad as a bear.

The controversial cartoon series is no stranger to public outrage, but with comments from an Muslim extremists website warning of the outcome if the episode was showing, prompted Comedy Central to bleep out all references to Muhammad. The website listed the New York headquarters of Comedy Central, the cable television channel that broadcasts the show, and South Park's production company, adding: "You can pay them a visit at these addresses."

News Story on the South Park eposide.

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The Cougars Return To Coventry

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The Cougars are coming back to Coventry on Friday 23 April (St Georges Day) and will get the Kasbah rocking with their lively performance. The Cambridge lads are no strangers to Coventry - having previously performed at The Phoenix twice and long time friends of Coventry's The Ripps meant they already know Kasbah.

One of The Cougars songs (check out the words to 'You Having A Good Time Man' on their MySpace page), was inspired after an unexpected night out at the Colosseum and The Cougars have been eager to return back to Coventry for a long time.

If you have not heard The Cougars perform, then get yourself to the Kasbah on Friday evening and celebrate St George's Day in style with the infectious sounds of SKA, indie and punk all rolled into one! The band are so impressive, I was inspired to write these words, "The best new band of 2007 with their fusion of punk/pop and a stage presence that keeps the audience memorised throughout. These guys deserve to be MASSIVE! Well worth watching live!"

WHO: The Cougars 

- Ashley Read (Vocals, Guitar)WHERE: Kasbah, Primrose Street, Coventry

- Ross Castle (Guitar)

- George Coupland(Bass)

- Matt Johnson (Drums)

 

WHEN: Friday 23 April, after 11pm

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Shakira To Perform At Glastonbury

It has been confirmed that international singer Shakira will be shaking her hips at Glastonbury festival on Saturday 26th June 2010. The Colombian will perform on the Pyramid Stage just before Muse and Scissor Sisters and is expected to woe the massive crowds with her hits 'Gypsy' and 'Hips Don't Lie'.

Speaking about her appearance, Shakira said, "I'm really looking forward to playing Glastonbury this year and being a part of their 40th anniversary. Glastonbury is famous for being one of the best festival crowds, so I'm sure I'll have a great time."

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Blur: Free Download - Fools Day

Blur are giving away their brand new single 'Fools Day' - free from their official website. The band released just one thousand copies on vinyl for Record Stores Day, the single sold out in minutes as fans queued to snap up the first Blur release in seven years.

Now fans can obtain a legal copy of 'Fool Day' by visiting http://www.blur.co.uk/ for a limited time.

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Glastonbury 2010: The Line-Up

Here is the Glastonbury 2010 line-up featuring U2, Muse, Pet Shop Boys and many more:

Friday June 25
Pyramid Stage:
U2
Dizzee Rascal
Vampire Weekend
Snoop Dogg
Willie Nelson
Corinne Bailey-Rae
Femi Kuti
TBA

Other Stage:
The Flaming Lips
Hot Chip
Florence and the Machine
La Roux
Phoenix
The Courteeners
Gaslight Anthem
The Stranglers
The Magic Numbers
TBA

John Peel Stage:
Groove Armada
The Black Keys
Mumford & Sons
Ellie Goulding
Kele
Bombay Bicycle Club
Tegan and Sara
TBA
De Staat
Detroit Social Club

West Holts:
Mos Def (with full live band)
Femi Kuti
Nouvelle Vague & Guests
Breakestra with Chali 2na
Bonobo
Mariachi El Bronx
Tune-Yards
Matthew Herbert Big Band

Acoustic Stage:
Bootleg Beatles
Alan Price Set
McIntosh Ross
Turin Brakes
Brian Kennedy
Danny & The Champs
Megan Henwood
Cory Chisel
Julie Feeney

The Park Stage:
The xx
Broken Bells
Special Guests
The Big Pink
Local Natives
Steve Mason
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Beth Jeans Houghton
Lissie
TBA
TBA

East Dance:
DJ Fatboy Slim
Live Chase and Status
DJ Zane Lowe
Live Plan B
DJ Rob da Bank
Live Example
DJ Roger Sanchez
DJ TBA
DJ TBA

West Dance:
DJ Boyz Noise
DJ Simian Mobile Disco
Live Delphic
DJ Fake Blood
DJ Rusko
Live Chromeo
DJ Aeroplane
DJ Boy 8-Bit
DJ Hannah Holland

Avalon Stage:
New Model Army
Transglobal Underground
Newton Faulkner
The Woodentops
Lou Rhodes
Goldheart Assembly
Gabby Young & The Other Animals
Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs

Croissant Neuf:
TBA
6ixtoys
Steve Knightley
Julien Tulk Band
Undercover Hippy Band
Seth Lakeman
Biggles Wartime Band
The Queen's Head
Good Shoes
TBA
Magic Numbers
The Mystery Jets
Fanfarlo
Detroit Social Club
Tubelord
Tiffany Page
Frank Turner
Fiction Plane he Beat
Poetry & Words
Penny Ashton
Baba Brinkman
Sabrina Mahfouz
Tony Walsh
Aisle 16
Kat Francois
Ventriloquist
Paula Varjack
Andreattah Chuma
Jonny Fluffypunk
Kate Tempest
Pete the Temp
Poeticat
Helen Gregory and Pete Hunter

Saturday June 26

Pyramid Stage:
Muse
Scissor Sisters
TBA
TBA
Seasick Steve
Jackson Browne
The Lightning Seeds
TBA

Other Stage:
Pet Shop Boys
Editors
The Cribs
The National
Kate Nash
Imogen Heap
Coheed and Cambria
Reef
Two Door Cinema Club

John Peel Stage:
Jamie T
Foals
The xx
Marina & The Diamonds
Delphic
Field Music
Cymbals Eat Guitars
Sophie Hunger
TBA

West Holts:
George Clinton with Parliament / Funkadelic
Jerry Dammers Spatial AKA Orchestra
Os Mutantes
Devendra Banhart
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
Phenomenal Handclap Band
Brother Ali
Troy Ellis & The Longshots

Acoustic Stage:
Christy Moore
Nick Lowe
Imelda May
Al Stewart
Michael Eavis In Conversation
Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus
The Leisure Society
Ellen & The Escapades
John Allen & Band

The Park Stage:
Midlake
Laura Marling
TBA
Special Guests
Stornoway
Beach House
Strange Boys
Frankie & The Heart Strings
The Ballad of Britain
Peggy Sue
TBA

East Dance:
Live N-Dubz
Live Chipmunk
Live Kelis
DJ DJ MistaJam
Live Tinie Tempah
Live Giggs
DJ Yasmin
Live Chiddybang
Live McClean
Live Bashy
Live Donaeo
Live Roll Deep
DJ TBA

West Dance:
Live Dubfire
DJ Nick Warren
Live Mix Hell
DJ Sander Kleinenberg
Live Banco de Gaia
DJ Riva Starr
Live Neville Staple
Live Dub Pistols
DJ TBA
Live Foreign Beggars


Avalon Stage:
The Lightning Seeds
Alabama 3 acoustic
Charlie Winston
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
The Unthanks
The Avett Brothers
The Wurzels
Nick Harper
Tom Williams & The Boat



Croissant Neuf:
The Beat
MrB. The Gentleman Rhymer
Hot Feat
The Kevin Brown Trio
The Vagaband
TBA
Dizraeli & The Small Gods
TBA
The Queen's Head
Earl Brutus
TBA
Phenomenal Handclap Band
Band Of Skulls
Holy F***
Blood Red Shoes
Here We Go Magic
Cate Le Bon
Lissie
Poetry & Words
John Hegley
Paula Varjack
Andreattah Chuma
Attila the Stockbroker
Hollie McNish
Luke Wright
Kate Tempest
Murray Lachlan Young
Sabrina Mahfouz
Bohdan Piasecki
Open mic. (hosted by Julian Ramsey-Wade)
Ventriloquist
Jonny Fluffypunk

Sunday June 27

Pyramid Stage:
Stevie Wonder
Faithless
Jack Johnson
Ray Davies
Slash
Norah Jones
Paloma Faith
TBA

Other Stage:
Orbital
lcd soundsystem
MGMT
We Are Scientists
Grizzly Bear
Temper Trap
The Hold Steady
Frightened Rabbit
TBA

John Peel Stage:
Ash
Julian Casablancas
Broken Social Scene
Gang of Four
The Drums
Holy F***
These New Puritans
Everything Everything
TBA
Dan Mangan

West Holts:
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Toots & the Maytals
Quantic & his Combo Barbaro
Staff Benda Bilili
Dr John
Tunng
The Bees
Dizraeli and the Small Gods


Acoustic Stage:
Jackson Browne with David Lindley
Richard Thompson
Loudon Wainwright III
Blues Band
London Community Gospel Choir
Joel Rafael
Robinson
Fisherman's Friend
Mayhew

The Park Stage:
Empire Of The Sun
Dirty Projectors
TBA
Archie Bronson Outfit
TBA
Portico Quartet
Fionn Regan
TBA
Here We Go Magic
Travelling Band

East Dance:
DJ Above & Beyond
Live Crystal Castles
DJ Filthy Dukes (DJ Set)
Live Professor Green
Live Reverend Sound System
Live Crystal Fighters

West Dance:
Live Magnetic Man
DJ Jackbeats
Live Stanton Warriors
DJ Adam F
Live Blasted Mechanism
DJ Toddla T
Live Alex Metric Live
DJ South Central
Live Jaguar Skills
DJ A1 Bassline
Live Killaflaw
DJ Virus Syndicate
Avalon Stage:
Gomez
The Saw Doctors
Imelda May
Judy Collins
SPECIAL GUESTS
Teddy Thompson
Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds
Kirsty Almeida
Ellen & The Escapades

Criossant Neuf:
The Baghdaddies
Zen Elephants
Prof Nohair & the Wig Lifters
Corinne Bailey-Rae
TBA
The People's String Foundation
The Queen's Head
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
TBA
TBA
Chief
I Am Kloot
Field Music
Goldhawks
The Middle East
Mountain Man
Poetry & Words
Glastonbury Festival Poetry Slam (hosted by Kat Francois)
Helen Gregory and Benita Johnson
Pete Hunter
Pete the Temp
Jean Binta Breeze
Poeticat
Luke Wright
Jo Bell (Website Poet in Residence)
Bohdan Piasecki
Julian Ramsey-Wade
Penny Ashton
Baba Brinkman
Comperes – Dreadlcokalien and Abbey Oliveira


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