The Pogues Your Shot: Bournemouth Heats

Posted: Monday 30 January 2017

Following the first round of The Pogues Irish Whiskey Presents: A Shot at Discovery, the regional winners have been announced. Bournemouth, get to know your finalists...

Romeo & What’s Her Face

Romeo & What's Her Face is a punchy, fast-paced rock ‘n roll band without frills or fuss. Instead, this band puts out high energy songs with rhythmic riffs and mosh-inducing breakdowns. Not only do they sound good, but they know how to capture a crowd with their onstage antics. Their catchy originals will have you tapping your feet and you can be sure that Romeo & Whats Her Face are a band that you’ll remember after every performance!

Keep up to date with Romeo & What's Her Face here.

Soulhole

Soulhole, a four piece band, have managed a fusion of funk-rock and blues by taking inspiration from a wide array of genres. The band first formed back in 2012 and has continued their musical pursuits and experimentation, constantly evolving while remaining true to impassioned vocals and keyboard work. They released their EP, Fool On Parade, last year, while building a reputation for energetic live performances.

If you'd like to know more about the band, check out their website www.soulhole.co.uk/">http://www.soulhole.co.uk/">here.

www.facebook.com/ddallenmusic/">https://www.facebook.com/ddallenmusic/">DD Allen

With the live performances being described as ‘a mesmerising rock infused folk tour de force’, DD Allen is an act that’s not to be missed. Describing DD Allen’s vocal style is best imagined as a British Mike Scott tinged with the contemporary edge of a young James Walsh. Distinctive. His self-penned tracks, like Never Felt So Far From You, preserve contemporary qualities whilst incorporating U.S influences. The current collection of tracks is both contemporary and relevant whilst retaining a foot in old school camps of quality songwriting and exciting recorded presentation.

Keen to see some of DD Allen's videos? They're available on YouTube, which you can view www.youtube.com/channel/UCDv96HdOovXgk_yhtm6GFcw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDv96HdOovXgk_yhtm6GFcw">here.

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Four-piece, Sirpico, isn’t just your standard indie rock band. No, this Bournemouth based band added just a touch of classic rock and old school RnB into the mix to create a unique sound.  It’s a sound which will be featured on their forthcoming debut album, To Be Frank. Despite reshuffling their line up over the last few years, the band has really begun to excel the past couple of years. Having played Bournemouth O2 Academy, The Whinchester Pub and many more, the band feels ready to make their mark.

If you'd like to follow their journey, you can read more about them on their website www.sirpico.co.uk/">http://www.sirpico.co.uk/">here.

www.facebook.com/Endeaband/">https://www.facebook.com/Endeaband/">Endea

Endea (pronounced En-Day-Uh) isn’t your typical, run-of-the-mill rock band. In fact, the four-piece from Bournemouth pride themselves on imaginative lyrics, performance driven live shows and an insatiable passion for the industry. They take inspiration from all around them, but have managed to maintain a sound that is unique to them. With relentless energy and songs that will lodge themselves thoroughly in your brain, this is a band to watch. 

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www.facebook.com/wearetowersuk/">https://www.facebook.com/wearetowersuk/">Towers

Towers are the product of former metal act, Death Of An Artist. Following the break up, the band decided on a different direction for their new sound. Disposing of their original influences, they instead looked to bands like Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday and Thirty Seconds To Mars. This could easily fool you into thinking they’re just another emo band, but the soaring vocals, huge chorusses and crunching guitars makes it easy to see that they exceed that tag.

Watch the band's official video, 'Otherside' on their YouTube channel by clicking www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCMcESQVcn2WRUzbTaMKvg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCMcESQVcn2WRUzbTaMKvg">here.

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Jawbone may only consist of two members, but they sure know what they’re doing. This ferocious rock ‘n roll band pride themselves on muddy blues-driven riffs, passionate drum beats and soaring vocals. Their debut release, Hoodlums, was well received and even earned them a spot at Camp Bestival, where they were invited by Rob Da Bank. They have also supported bands such as Sticky Fingers, VANT, Sunset Sons and more.

To listen to Jawbone, click https://soundcloud.com/jawboneofficial">here for their Soundcloud.

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