Posted September 2008

Well, another couple of gigs done and dusted. Last Thursday at the Grange in Sunderland went well, but unfortunately due to a refurbishment at the venue (ie. 3 partition walls being put up) the band had one hell of a tight fit to get into the space allocated to us, and all told it just isn't really suited to host live music. We won't be back there, but thanks to everyone who made the trip to see us mid-week. The gig itself went great, despite us having to play to 3 seperate areas of the pub. Special thanks to Linda Cross for all her help though, and if you're reading this Linda, ignore those wankers having a go at you on the music forums - you do a fantastic job and we certainly appreciate it.

Friday at the Pemberton in Seaham was another story though. Always a cracking venue and crowd and this time was no exception. A brilliant night was had by all, and to make it extra special, we had a support band in the guise of the Toxic Pixies, who played a superb set of self-penned tunes and covers. Despite their youth, they are without a doubt going to be huge in the future due to the sheer amount of talent they are showing.

A big thank you from all the lads in Whey Aye C/DC to the Pixies and you all certainly deserved the applause and praise you got when your set was finished. Canny bunch of young uns and if you ever get the chance - gan see them.

Thanks again to Dave Lunn of Sabbatica and Steve Wright from Captain Rock, who guest vocalled on a couple of numbers. It was like having Ozzy doing Bon Scott at one point. Marvellous.

Also, cheers to Graeme Wall (my old mucker from the Back in Black days) who guested on You Shook Me (again). Great drummer and a true gent.

PHOTOS OF THE NIGHT TO FOLLOW - KEEP CHECKING BACK

Next up for us- Crook FC on Saturday 20th Sept with Adam Bomb. Never seen this bloke before but by all accounts he puts on a great show.

Hope to see you there.

Daz

Posted August 2008

Thanks to all who came along to the Office last Friday, on such a pissy wet evening. The place was about as full as it could get and the gig went great. Special thanks to Colin for doing the PA for us. A true pro who got us a brilliant, loud mix. Our lugs are still ringing.....

These comments about the gig were posted on a local live music forum:

"What can I say, what a bloody good gig..... as you would expect from the north east, nay, the country's greatest AC/DC tribute!! Sound quality was as close to perfect as you could expect, song selection was perfect, they kept the crowd in the palm of their hands, and as for entertainment value -  well what can I say….All the usual were played, and in an amazing fashion - as if we would expect anything less from this lot!!"

"Great gig - thoroughly enjoyed it!! It's only the 2nd time I've seen this band, but I think they're tremendous - they all give 150% (straight through a 2 & a 1/2hr set without a break!) - good music/banter & the visuals are excellent. Cheers, lads - loved it!!"

(thanks to Weaselguy and Manticore).

On Friday 12th September, we're playing the Pemberton Arms in Seaham with some very special guests - The Toxic Pixies. Anyone who came along to the Derwentside charity gig we played a few weeks back will recognise them straight away. A very talented band ranging in ages from 12 through to 14 playing some great cover versions as well as a couple of self penned tunes.

Come along and see what a great set of talented kids they are. They'll be hitting the stage about 8.30pm.

Oh, nearly forgot -  we're playing as well.....

Daz

Posted August 2008

Next gig - THE OFFICE, SOUTH SHIELDS, Friday 22nd August.

We're filling up the gig diary for next year, so if any venue would like to book the band, click here.

Posted August 2008

Well, another gig out of the way - and what a gig it was. Sat 9th August saw us back at NIKH'S bar in  Blyth. What a fantastic venue and the place was absolutely heaving. Barely standing room only and probably one of the best crowds we've had the privilege of playing to.

(photos courtesy of Tony Lancaster - more can be seen in the GALLERY or at www.nikhs.co.uk)

Special thanks to Rob, (the bloke who books the bands) for all of his hard work in sorting out bookings etc, and to Nicky the owner for the free drinks, and hospitality. A more welcoming venue / owner you would be hard pushed to find.

Rob had this to say about the gig:

"Well, thought I'd seen it all this past year at Nikhs..........WRONG!

Just witnessed a band, a show, a crowd, and an atmosphere that says these lads have just slightly edged their way to being called the very best we've had the good fortune of having at Nikh's , and mind, there have been some contenders!

To edge the reigning champs (in my opinion) took some impressing, but Daz, Graeme (x2) in fact the whole bliddy band should take a bow, well done, so glad you guys enjoyed yourselves, it showed!!!

And the x factor for last nite? I never new we had a mosh pit, but that extra final encore brought the roof down, didn't know who was in the band there were that many folk dancing round the instruments, in fact one pretty face even helped graeme hit the skins?? A flippin marvelous sight, wonder if it can be repeated?  I have to say the sound was thumpingly superb, so a big thanks to the engineer (dave)

We all loved Back n Black, but WHEY AYE have worked bliddy hard to move it on, and on last nites performance and attitude, they rightly deserve their title as the best ac/dc trib you are likely to see anywhere!! "

Thanks Rob / Nikh's - and we're already looking forward to coming back.

Special thanks also to Graeme Wall for depping on drums for us as Neil was away on his holidays. Cheers mate, you did us proud.

Photos to follow - keep checking the Gallery.

Daz

Posted August 2008

Saturday 2nd we played a charity gig at the Derwentside Inn, Blackhill, Consett. This was in aid of Motor Neurone disease and a very worthy cause. The event was organised by Dave Lunn, of Sabbatica, and featured two other bands - The Toxic Pixies, and This Machine. We had a thoroughly enjoyable night, and all 3 bands played to a packed, hot and very sweaty pub. A very big thanks to every one who attended and made it such a success - and in the end over £1000 was raised for charity.

Give that man a cigar. Or a medal... take a bow Mr.Dave Lunn of Sabbatica, who organised the whole shebang at very short notice.

More photos to be posted in the GALLERY over the next few days.

Daz (direct by laptop, travel lodge hotel room, somewhere between Digbeth and Ladywood in Birmingham, sick as a bloody pig.)

Posted July 2008

Please note that our gig at Sleepers in Boldon Sunday night has been cancelled. This is due to work commitments (one of us has to travel down to Birmingham at short notice) and unfortunately couldn't be avoided. Apologies to the venue and to Linda Cross, and to anyone who was intending coming along to see us. It will be rearranged for a future date..

Many thanks to everyone who came along to Houghton Buffs Club last night. Yet another blinding gig and a huge turnout. Photos have been added to the gallery from both the Buffs and Nuke The Monkey Rally gigs, as well as some older ones from Rochdale Transport Club.

Check out the gallery and find out what the hell this (below) was all about. The cleaning lady still hasn't recovered.............

Whey Aye C/DC

Posted July 2008

Thanks to all who came to see us at Elgin's last night. A cracking turn out and what a gig!! To all the Whitby crowd and the bikers from the Elwick rally - we salute you! Thanks again, and we really look forward to going back there. Photos to follow....

Next up, Houghton Buffs this Friday (1st August).

Daz

Posted July 2008

Well, we're all geared up for our trip down to Elgin's in Redcar tonight (29th). Heard nothing but good reports about the place, so we're really looking forward to it. Also, we've a busy weekend ahead with Houghton Buffs on Friday, The Derwentside Charity Event Saturday and Sleepers Sunday night. Then back to work on Monday morning. Rock n' roll..........

Please note that our gig on Sunday 17th August at the Big Jug in Durham City has been postponed and will be rearranged asap. The gig coincided with the Man Utd v  Toon match which is being shown on the big screen, which obviously would've caused some problems. We'll post the new date as soon as it's arranged.

THANKS FROM THE BAND:

On behalf of the band, I'd like to give a massive thankyou to the HARTLEPOOL MISFITS MCC who booked us to play last weekend at their 12th NUKE THE MONKEY RALLY, down at Elwick.

Without a word of a lie, it was probably one of the best gigs we (and myself) have EVER done. The crowd were fantastic and it's always a privilege and a pleasure to perform in front of such an appreciative and vocal  audience. Gannin' daft from the word go - these guys know how to have a good time and enjoy their live music. The rally itself was very well organised, the hospitality superb and we had such a great time that 3 of us actually stayed for the weekend in a tent. Good to see so many familar faces too, with some of the lads from the Moonshiners and the Wanderers, and the mad Whitby lot that we see from time to time at our gigs. We hope to see you all again soon.

Pics from the Nuke The Monkey Rally, 26th July 2008. Thanks to the Moonshiners MCC and Praetorians MCC for the photos

Absolutely brilliant, and it really made up for the shite less than enjoyable gig we had at Easington Lane the week before. Nowt wrong with the venue or owners, just a distinct lack of rock and live music fans,  with the place instead being filled with 'inebriated locals' who kept asking us to play Oasis all night. Graham's still recovering from the 'incident' which saw 2 pissed up grannies try to rip his shorts off by pinning him to the ground. Not only were we shocked and appalled at this behaviour, we will be posting video footage of it on the site in the next few days, as it was funny as f*ck.

More crack about the Misfits Rally will be posted also in the next few days, as we've got a few photos to download showing what a laugh we had. I might even do a 'diary' of the weekend if I've got time (although looking at our gig list for the next week, that might have to take a back seat for a week or two).

Roll on Elgin's............

Daz

Posted July 2008

Last minute gig.....We're playing the Manor in Easington Lane, Co.Durham THIS Saturday -  19th July. It's a short notice gig as we've taken it to help out Linda Cross, who does a great job promoting and supporting live music in the area.

Posted July 2008

Here's the crack with the charity bash we're playing at the Derwentside on 2nd August. Please show your support and come along.

Special thanks to Dave Lunn for arranging everything.

The Derwentside, Consett.
Saturday 2nd August 2008.
In aid of the Motor Neuron Disease Charity and in memory of Ken on his 60th Birthday.

7pm start til 12 midnight

7.15pm -8pm -The Toxic Pixies (The young upstarts rock their local town)
8.15pm -9pm- The Claypeas (Mark and Bill from Maiden England in a new hard rock/glam project)
9.15pm - 10pm- This Machine (Hard Rock covers covering just about everyone)
10.15 ish to Midnight- Whey Aye C/DC

PA by Al from On The Level
MC by Dave from Sabbatica
Beer by the pub itself

Raffle

Tickets £5 or pay on the door.

Posted July 2008

We've been asked to headline a charity event in aid of Motor Neuron disease at the Derwentside, Blackhill, Consett on Sat 2nd August. All proceeds will go to charity and there will be other bands confirmed for the event including the Toxic Pixies.

Many thanks to Dave Lunn (of the brilliant Sabbatica) for asking us and we're honoured to have been considered. Fortunately we were free that date and jumped at the chance to help out such a good cause. So come along and support the event and hopefully it'll raise some money for charity and awareness of this terrible disease, which sadly the landlord of the Derwentside was suffering from before he passed away.

More band and event details to be posted - keep checking back.

Some of the more astute amongst you may have noticed that between 26th July and 3rd August we have 5 gigs. Well, we're a bit daft like that - but spare a thought for our drummer Neil, who has gigs Sat 26th, Tues 29th, Thurs 31st, Fri 1st, Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd due to him being in another band - NORD. They're playing the Angel in Durham Thurs 31st July, so if you like a bit of doom metal get yourselves along.

Live at the ANGEL INN, DURHAM, THURSDAY 31st JULY.

Posted July 2008

It's not often we play a gig mid-week, but in the case of the Quaker House in Darlington, we were really looking forward to it. A wet, miserable Wednesday night weather-wise, but once again the small venue with the big live music following didn't disappoint. I worked out that it was 3 years since I was last down there, and I'll definitely not leave it quite so long before I (or the band) go back. Good to see some familiar faces, including Marty, Brian and Steve. Sorry we couldn't do the cannons, but there's hardly enough room to fit the band in the Quaker, let alone half the stage gear. The new backdrop got an airing though and looked the biz - cheers to Chris for sorting it out.

Next was the 3 Tuns in Gateshead. A great venue for live music in the North East, where Paul (the landlord) deserves a medal for tirelessly promoting both established and up-and-coming newer bands. He offered us 3 dates for this year and we jumped at the chance to play them.

We have a standing joke in the band that whenever we play a gig it rains. None of us can remember any gig, except maybe one or two, where it hasn't been pissing it down when we've arrived at the venue. Add to the mix that it was one of the most humid nights of the year and it's understandable that the place wasn't quite as chocka as what it normally is. (also the brilliant Slip Of The Tongue played the night previously). However, it went extremely well and alot of the audience were proper die-hard DC fans, which gave the room a great atmosphere. We had a great night and thanks to the lad who was drafted in at short notice to do the sound for us (and had to miss out on a family party - poor sod) and also thanks to PMSBULL for his review of the gig, which can be found on our reviews page. Lastly I must mention the couple of lads at the front who nearly dropped their pints when Neil set off the cannons. Nice to see they have the desired effect.....

Photos from some previous gigs are currently being 'tarted up' and will be posted shortly, along with news of other gigs being arranged.

Daz

Posted June 2008

The band have been taking a couple of weeks off, but as there's no rest for the wicked -  Dean (our rhythm guitarist) hasn't had the luxury of a break, as he's been busy with his other band - The Tygers Of Pan Tang.

If you ever get the chance to check them out, then I would really recommend you do as they're an excellent band and deserve the accolades and rave reviews they've been getting recently.

Their new album 'Animal Instinct' is available now, and can be purchased from their website www.tygersofpantang.com, and you can also find tour dates, news and other merchandise on there.

(Though I've been waiting for a t-shirt for the last 3 months and it's yet to materialise)

Also, tickets are now on sale for our gig on Wednesday 9th July at the Quaker House, Darlington. They can be purchased from the venue for £5 in advance, or £6 on the door.

Daz

Posted June 2008

Thanks to all who came along to see us at the Ropery on Sunday afternoon. First time this band have played outdoors and we were a bit worried at first when the sky clouded over and the wind picked up. But the weather held out, it didn't rain and we had a really enjoyable gig. A special mention must go out to the kids who came along to see us, as any other time they wouldn't have got to see us as we would've been playing indoors. Being outside meant that under 18's could get to watch the show, and it was great to see them all rocking along to the band. Hopefully some photos of the gig will be posted on the site soon (along with some from the Rochdale gig).

Also, thanks again to John who got up and played a few numbers with us. Much appreciated and you did us proud again mate. Cheers.

After a short break for a couple of weeks, our next gig is Wed 9th July at the Quaker House in Darlington, Co.Durham. A midweek gig and it's a smallish venue so tickets are strictly limited and available from the Quaker at £6.00 each, either in advance or on the door. I've played there with two previous bands (Matrix and Back in Black) and it's a canny gig. Very appreciative punters who love their rock music, and one of the best selections of beers and real ales this side of the Pennines. We hope to see a few familiar faces there and Chris (bass) is especially looking forward to it as it's the first time we've played in his home town of Darlington. Hope to see you there.

Daz

Posted June 2008

Well, another gig done and dusted, and this time it was out of the North East and away down to the Transport Club in Rochdale. Now, the first time I ever ventured down there with my previous band, there was a reasonable turn-out for our first gig there but nowt spectacular. (It got busier and busier every time we went down there, but it did take a few visits to drum up a following). This time however, the concert room was pretty full and by 9pm the atmosphere was electric. It was a really enjoyable night and we look forward to going back there later in the year. Thanks to Barry for the booking and thanks to Gamb and his mate who not only took 4 of us over there in his van (more on that later) but did us proud with a fantastic PA mix. Geet loud and crystal clear - much appreciated.

However...... the poor sods were probably about demented by the time we got back in the early hours of Saturday morning, as they'd had Neil snoring in the back for 2 + hours with Kebab and Garlic Sauce dribbled down his front, and me and Chris singing the 'Rawhide' theme over, and over, and over, and over (you get the picture) most of the way home. I think the joke was wearing thin a bit though after a fifth rendition of 'You Can Call Me Al' by Paul Simon, and I think one of them was ready to swing for us. Cheers again lads, and we look forward to doing it again (although we bet you two don't).

Graham, fast asleep in the van on the way to Rochdale.

I must give a mention to our guitarist Dean, as he had a nightmare getting to the gig. The rest of us were fairly organised (for once). We all finished work, met at a pre-arranged point and all hopped into Gamb's van for the trip over, a few tins of beer and good crack.

Dean, driving like the clappers to get home from work, and Chris, treating himself to a well-earned bottle of beer last Friday.

Dean on the other hand, was working in Bradford that day and we thought (logically) that he would be going straight from work to Rochdale. A small drive that should have taken him about half an hour. Not if Dean's boss had anything to do with it though, and flatly told him that he had to bring his work's van home to Durham that night and there was no way he could use it for 'personal' use (ie. going to a gig). So....as we were driving over the M62 around 5pm, Dean was high-tailing it the other way to take his van home, swap it for his car, then drive back over to Rochdale for the gig. Like a true pro he managed to get back to the venue for around 8pm in time for the soundcheck and a breather before we were due onstage. Nice one mate, and we all appreciate it.

Our next gig is the Ropery in Sunderland this Sunday (15th) afternoon. It's a 4pm start, and hopefully it'll be a good gig. If it's owt like the Sleepers or The Grange gigs through there, it should be. DAZ

Posted June 2008

Check out the reviews page, for a recent live review of the band at the Grange in Sunderland (29.05.08).

Thanks to Paul and Bernie and Davy's Rock Page.

Posted May 2008

Well what can we say about the last two gigs? You'd think a Thursday night in Sunderland would be relatively quiet, but by god you'd be wrong. The Grange last week was absolutely heaving and we had by far and away the most enjoyable gig in that area we've ever played.

The gig itself was in a bit of jeopardy earlier that week as Daz was really suffering with a chest infection / heavy cold and by Tuesday he had lost his voice completely and had been in bed for 3 days sweating buckets. Credit where credit's due though and he decided to go ahead with the gig, albeit in a 'slightly more subdued' manner. We needn't have worried though, and although he looked like death warmed up and smelled like an explosion in a Vicks Vapo-rub Factory, he soldiered on and did us proud. Good on yer mate.

The Pemberton on Friday night was another superb gig, and this time it was Neil, our drummers turn to be dying of man-flu. Of course he was blaming Daz for catching his 'lurgy' but like a trooper he belted the hell out of his kit and never flagged once. Between the pair of them they probably went through two bog-rolls blowing their noses and generally whining about feeling grotty, but they pulled it out the bag when it mattered and we had yet another great gig at this venue.

Special thanks to John, who joined us on stage for a couple of numbers at the Grange on Thursday night (Dean was in his element, sitting in the crowd with a pint), and thanks to Graeme Wall, (ex Back in Black with Daz) who got up to play You Shook Me All Night Long on drums Friday night. Both lads did a sterling job and are always welcome to get up for a bash through some numbers with us.

Next Friday we're off to Rochdale to play the Transport Club. Daz has been there a few times with Back in Black but it's a first for us so we're looking forward to it.

Chris

Posted May 2008

Thanks to all who came to see us at the Bebside Inn last Saturday. We had a class night, which we always do up there.

Graham would especially like to thank the dancers at the front, for putting a smile on his (usually) grumpy little face. It's a good job we brought his litter tray and scratching post or he might have got a bit ower-excited.

(he'll gan mad with us for putting this on the site).

Graham, getting a bit ower excited, while Daz splutters his way through the rest of 'Whole Lotta Rosie' (Neil grinning like a loon obscured by his cymbals).

Next gig - The Grange in Sunderland. We've never been there before, but we've heard canny reports so we're looking forward to it. Check gig guide for further gigs, more are being added all the time.

Daz

WHEY AYE C/DC GRACE THE FRONT PAGES OF MAGAZINES!!!

Well, not really, but we thought it was funny, especially the one of Dean. Which looks real.

Posted May 2008

Last week saw us play the Grand Hotel in Bishop Auckland. One of our very favourite venues and always a pleasure to play there. Simon (landlord) is always welcoming and we really enjoyed the gig.

Thanks to all who turned up to see us, and to partake in the Beer Festival / BBQ. Also a big thank you to Nige and Val from RIFFS who came along to see us purely for a social night out, rather than to review the band. It was great to see them both, and we appreciate them giving up a 'night off' in effect to come along to the gig.

Next up - THE BEBSIDE INN in sunny Blyth, Northumberland. A mint place to play as it's a proper bikers bar and we hope to see a few of our good friends from the Blyth XXXX Crew there.

Finally, we've nearly managed to have our second forum taken off us for 'misuse' (ie. stupid topics and postings), so if you decide to have a look, please remember that it's got alot of adult content in it and is not meant to be taken seriously  - as unlike other forums, we didn't set it up to get our mates and band members to post comments telling us how great we are, but rather just to take the piss, sit back, and wait to see how long it is before the hosts remove it. They've already deleted half of our topics so we must be doing something right. Or wrong, whatever is the case.

Til next time.

Daz

PS - There was something on www.acdc.com about AC/DC releasing a new album later this year. Neil can hardly contain his excitement.

Posted May 2008

Well,  another bank holiday weekend out of the way and another canny gig. This time it was Sleepers in Boldon. I’ve played there in previous bands so I had half an idea what it would be like. To be honest, we were expecting it to be quiet as 9pm on a bank holiday Monday isn’t the ideal time to be playing a gig, as anyone with any sense would’ve been out on the piss all day and buggered off home well before 9pm. The Toon v Chelsea match on Sky at 4pm wouldn’t have helped either. (I missed it, due to getting sorted for the gig, but we lost 2-0 so it was probably a good thing).

PS - The 'forum' has been a huge success. In fact, the hosts should be taking it off us in the very near future, due to our repeated 'misuse'. Some folk have nee sense of humour.....

Posted April 2008

We've managed to procure another FORUM for our savage amusement. You can find it here or on the LINKS page.

Neil

PLEASE NOTE: OUR GIG AT 'WHITWORTH HALL BEER FESTIVAL' 9TH MAY HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE 'GRAND HOTEL, BISHOP AUCKLAND'.

THIS WAS NOTHING TO DO WITH US AND WAS BETWEEN THE ORGANISERS OF THE BEER FESTIVAL AND THE OWNERS OF WHITWORTH HALL. BASICALLY IT'S NOTHING MORE THAN A CHANGE OF VENUE.

THIS WILL BE A TICKETS ONLY / PAY ON THE DOOR EVENT SO CONTACT THE GRAND HOTEL FOR DETAILS. TICKET PRICES AND DETAILS OF THE GIG WILL BE POSTED HERE SHORTLY.

Daz

Posted April 2008

A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Horseshoe in Crook Saturday night. We were a bit apprehensive about this gig as there were a couple of other excellent bands playing in the same town that night, but our worries were unfounded as the place was bloody chocka. It was a lot bigger than what we remembered from playing there in our previous bands, and it's always canny to have a large stage area to set up on. Complete with Saturday night fever lighty-up floor tiles. Classy.

The only downside was not being able to soundcheck until the restaurant tacked onto the side of the venue had closed - at 9.00pm which made our arrival time at the place at 6.30pm a bit pointless. Never mind....we'll know for next time (6th September if our gig guide is correct).

We'd like to say a special thanks to the crew from Whitby who travelled all the way up to see us. Hope you had a good night and we'll see you again soon. Also, we must take our hats (well, a stinking flat cap) off to our stand-in guitarist Alex who did us proud. Thanks mate.

Next gig is Sleepers in Boldon on Bank Holiday Monday (5th) May. We think it's an afternoon 3pm start, but aren't sure as Daz sorted out the booking and his heed's all ower the place this week cos he's moving house. We'll clarify the start time and post it on the site asap.

Neil

Posted April 2008