| HOOVER DAMS DAILY |
19 Jun 2008
Hoover Dams looking for new Lead guitarist
Andy has decided to call it a day with Hoover Dams after 4 fantastic years in the band and we wish him the
best of luck with whatever he chooses to do next.
With this vacancy now arising were on the look out for a new lead guitarist, someone who can live the
Hoover Dam dream, is flamboyant, brilliant guitarist with a desire to entertain
Send us a message if your interested in giving it a go.
19 June 2005
Podcast now available to download
The podcast from Boston's Krushradio.com Rexx Rock show is now available to download or stream at -
www.funkyjudge.net
or
www.bostonmonkey.net
The show takes the interview with Dave and Vicjy and 4 songs from last nights broadcast of Rexx show.
Thanks to Rexx for having us on :)
Hoover Dams
XXX
25 May 2008
Rough Beats Festival 2008 - June 13th -15th
Rough Beats is almost upon us and the line-up this year looks ace with such acts as -
Royal Treatment Plant, Scaramanga Six, Shatner, The Whippets, Pulled Apart by Horses amongst loads of
others.
It takes places in North yorks (near Clapham) and only cost 20 for a weekend ticket - June 13th - 15th
You can still get tickets from =
to buy tickets send an email to roughbeats@redroomevents.co.uk stating how many tickets you want. We
will then send you a payment form.
Also there's a facebook event -
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=12210046419&ref=ts
and you can find the event here on myspace
www.myspace.com/roughbeatfestival
Also wondering how to get there? Then join the car sharing group on facebook!!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13350873958&ref=ts
21 May 2008
Leeds Music Scene Review
I thought I'd post this review of our fignt night ep that we sent out a while ago. it can be found at www.
leedsmusicscene.net.
On the whole I didn't send many out for review this time but its good to get positive feedback. We're pretty
pleased with this anyway -
Kevin gave it a 4 out of 5 by the way, which is good for the site as well
Hoover Dams: Fight Night
By Kevin Richardson
Having been around since 2005 and being quite big on the Bradford scene, Hoover Dams were a band I'd
heard of, but this was my first time hearing their music. And when the first song 'Sent From Hell' kicked in, I
was quite impressed. A lot of the times when listening to EPs from up and coming bands, they can sound
overproduced and the sound is lost in the mixing, but Hoover Dams adopt a very lo-fi approach and the
resulting sound is very grungy. 'Sent From Hell' sounds like an early Kings Of Leon track. Catchy guitar riffs
and duelling vocals are held together by the drums, which are relentless, and the first song is an absolute
blast.
'Fight Night' continues this relentlessness, with the vocals standing out, almost shouting. There's almost a
feel of carelessness about the track, which adds to the lo-fi effect, although don't mistake this for me saying
the sound is lazy. It takes real skill to create this kind of sound and 'Fight Night' is 1:47 of sheer exhilaration.
Very old school sound that feels like it's being played right in front of you as you listen to it.
'Pontious Pilate' starts somewhat surprisingly with what sounds like an organ. And it really adds a lot to the
sound throughout the song. This song is a lot calmer and there doesn't seem the same desire to rush
through the song, as with the previous two, and it has a much wider sound. It's now dawning on me who they
sound like: the lo-fi sound can be compared to the Black Lips. The vocals also sound very similar to Black
Lips, particularly in this song and it is good to hear something different like this.
Final song 'I Live On The Sun' expands further on the more expansive sound of the last song. The vocals are
punchy again, with haunting vocals and keyboards underneath, and this song really takes its time to build up
the atmosphere. Very atmospheric but retaining the lo-fi sound that made the first couple of tracks so
successful. All four tracks sound as if they were made to be played live in front of packed crowds, but they
do make the recorded transition very well and don't seem to lose any of the edge which can so often
happen. If you like it lo-fi and dirty, you'll find a lot to enjoy with Hoover Dams.
16 May 2008
Party in the Amp
For those about it is Bradford University's End of Term Party Next Friday (23rd May)
It is being held in the ampithetre at Bradford Uni starting at 12pm (weather permiting)
Its FREE, has cheap student bar (no student ID needed) amongst usual Studenty things that will be going on
John Hegley is performing twice - 15.15 and 16.45
Hoover Dams headline the event at 7.15pm
Hope to see you there!
Ps please vote for us in the north West chart :)
12 Apr 2008
Now the Fun Really Begins!
Thanks again to everyone who voted for us on band republic
Now the fun really begins. Over the next few weeks there will be a series of questions where you make the
decision on which single is chosen, how to promote it, even what cover is used!
The first of these questions is up now and you can vote on this up until this sunday midnight.
What single to be released -
Either - Beauty Queen (radio friendly name)
Or - Sent From Hell
Have a listen and choose wisely
Its not too late to register for band republic either so if you fancy getting involved send an email to
Luke@bandrepublic.com and he will set you up
Everyone else please go to www.bandrepublic.com to vote
Please lets have your input for this to work
Next gigs -
Saturday 12th April - The Attic in Accrington
Thursday 17th April - Gasworks, Bradford
Look forward to seeing you there
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Check out Music Man!
Check Out the music Man site
Please check out our Music Man’s site here at myspace and join in his vote for your favourite North West
band (you can even vote for us! )
It’s people like the music man who are helping to promote grass roots music and get more band heard by a
wider audience.
You can find him here -
http://www. myspace. com/voicevisionvibesnwuk
He has also taken the time to review our latest demo -
It just amazes me why we have so many Bands just waiting in the wings to be discovered,to be recognised,
and to be offered just rewards for all work done that has brought them to the level they are at right now. Im
gonna tell you about at Band that have reached that level and are worthy of being in that group of musicians
and performers I describe as accomplished,
Guys listen to the HOOVER DAMS. Accomplished Musicians who perform their brand of music as a work of
Art. Vocals are fuckin excellent,backing vocals are totally in sync with the lead vox and play a major role in
the overall impact of the Music. Bang up to date in terms of style. Two tracks you wanna hear again and
again are Beauty Queen and I Live on the Sun,you will no doubt find others as well.I know this band work
hard,and I say Hoover Dams 5 star rating for your stuff. You got one huge fan...You really have found the key
to drawing in a Massive fan base.....Hoover Dams your stuff is pretty exhilirating.
Thanks music man keep it up!!!
Support your local music!
05 Apr 2008
And the winners of Band Republic are ...
Hoover Dams!!!
Woo Hoo!!!
I’d like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to vote for us on the Band Republic. We’ve not made
our own announcement yet but it is official Hoover Dams have won the Band Republic vote - Woo Hoo!!!
Its great news for us, its not only the 2nd national recoginition comp we have won in the last 12 months (the
Other being Channel 4 Harvey Goldsmith Hoover trivia fans) but it means we will be releasing our debut
single on the Band Republic record label very shortly.
Now its up to you, the voters to choose, the method of promotion single etc we are gonna release.
Thanks again and look out for all the events we have coming up in the next few weeks including a special
Single Launch Party on 17th May (details to be released shortly) I hope you can all make it to
Thanks
03 Apr 2008
Free Gig at Bradford Uni!
We will be playing a free Gig at Bradford University at 8pm this coming Monday (7th April)
The gig itself will be perhaps one of the bizzarist that we’ve been involved with and will be worth coming just
to see us in this unusual setting -
Ramair and UBU Bars present -
Hoover Dams live Outside the Courtyard
8pm Monday 7th April
There is only us playing, come along have a few pints inside, dress warm come out, see us blast away The
Courtyard - yay!! go back inside and get warm
See you all there!!!
27 Mar 2008
Frankly my dear they do give a dam!
We have been featured in the play section of todays Telegraph and Argus -
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/search/display.var.2149489.0.hoover_dams_single_hopes.php
Which we think is a cool article :)
Let us know what you think.
Also you may have noticed that we are back in (joint) 1st again at Band Republic, (www.bandrepublic.com)
we really need your vote. Voting closes on April 2nd (only a few more days to go) and if we are leading at
this time it will be our single released in about 3 weeks time. Please vote now!
All you need to do is send an email to luke@bandrepublic.com and Luke will get back to you with what to do
next
Please take the time and to vote for us, we really appreciate your support
19 Mar 2008
Dams in Keighley News
Hoover Dams feature in Keighley News this week, the website also has an extended version of the story
and can be found by clicking on the following link -
http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/leisure/knightsout/leisureknightsoutband/display.var.2129455.0.
web_deal_for_hoover_dams.php
I am also going to be uploading this story to our website in the next couple of days so look out for ut there.
We’d like to thank David Knights for all his support he has shown over the last couple of years
Remember there is still time to vote for us on Band Republic, your votes could mean that we could be
releasing a single in the next few weeks.
Go to www.bandrepublic.com to register your vote now
Our next gigs -
Friday 21st March - Love Apple, Dog on Wheels, Bradford Supporting The Sugars
Saturday 22nd Cardigan Arms, Leeds supporting Shatner
Saturday 29th March, ULU, London - Band Republic night
See you all there!!!
Bradford University - Thursday 13th March
Hoover Dams will be playing Bradford Uni this Thursday as part of the new Radio Ramair BST nights.
The night will run for 10pm to 2am and will feature 3 bands including ourselves and the ever excellent Sol
Gravy as well as student comedians and Ramiar DJ's spinning the discs.
As its uni it goes without saying that the drinks will be cheap too.
The show is also being recorded live for a future broadcast on Ramiar
tickets are only a meagre 2.50 and can be bought form the Courtyard and union outlets
Oh and remember to register your vote for us at www.bandrepublic.com, we are still leading, every vote
counts
29 Feb 2008
The Crack Magazine
We have been featured as a recommended gig in Newcastles The Crack Magazine (The gig it
recommends is at the Cardigan Arms in Leeds on March 22nd)
The done a nice little write up, posted our EP cover and contact details.
The Crack Magazine is a glossy magazine, established in 1985 and serves the North East covering arts,
books , music, fashion, dance and the March issue will be available shortly from all the usual outlets or visit
www.thecrackmagazine.com
Monday, February 25, 2008
Hoover Dams sign up with Band Republic
Hoover Dams are proud to announce that they have been selected by the Band Republic Record Label as
one of the five bands ready to fight it out to release their single in May.
Read what it's all about from the guys at Band Republic themselves-
Band Republic are the worlds first online record label with the A&R department run by you it's members.
That means you sign the band, you pick the single and you decide how we do it…
So you want to run a record label and you want to sign a band and release them into the charts? This is what
you have to do…
pay £3.00 and become a lifetime member of band republic
start voting for your favourite band
pick a single
use the forums and suggest band ideas
buy the single when its released
So you are now a band republic member. Each cycle begins with a selection of bands. Vote number one
will always be who shall we sign? You continue voting and making decisions over the cycle period.
We release the single,you buy it, you get your friends to buy it, all the band republic members buy it... and
waddya know, you have been part of breaking an unsigned band into the charts. How cool is that! This
would not have been possible a year or so ago but with the new rule changes regarding digital downloads
etc. Its now possible for us, the people, to run a record company as a collective, picking our favourite band,
our favourite single and even picking where and when we release it!
Now if you have read this far and still havent joined up, its the cost of a pint! lets break some bands into the
charts together.
12 Feb 2008
Ramair 1350am - Weds 13th Feb 4pm
Dave and Vicky of Hoover Dams will be joining the Andy on the Wednesday Sessions at Radio Ramair this
Wedsnesday 13th Feb. The Dams will be in between 4pm and 5pm to chat about the band and to play their
new single 'Sent From Hell'
Ramair Bradford Universities Student Radio station can be heard on 1350AM all over campus and on the
internet at www.ramair.co.uk
Tune in at 4pm!!
09 Feb 2008
New Photos
We've got a some new photos for you from our first gig back at the Primrose in Leeds last week. We will
keep taking some of the next few gigs and post the best of them here.
Don't forget if you want to keep up with all the latest Hoover Dams news and action then you can subscribe
to both our blog and profile updates!
This Sunday we will be at the PM Bar in Shipley with the James Gore Expierence and Unfinished Drawings,
the night starts at 6pm and is Free Entry. Make sure that you get there early if you don't want to miss any of
the bands
Hoover Dams
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05 Feb 2008
Enhanced Sent From Hell
We are always working on our songs and we have just put up a new enhanced version of Sent From Hell.
This is getting a lot nearer how we envisaged the song sounding and hopefully you'll love it too. You'll have to
let us know what you think; I hope you enjoy it
Thanks to everyone who came, watched and left us comments after Sunday, it was a great gig and even
better to be back. Hopefully we'll see you all again at our forthcoming gigs.
This Sunday we are back at the PM lounge in Shipley, as soon as we know more details we will let you
know, but do get there early the bands are on from 6-9pm and we should be on earlyish. Should be a top
night
Cheers, see you Sunday
Hoover Dams
XXXX
27 Jan 2008
Radio Clips online
There are now 2 clips from the Rob Galloway Show on our myspace.
Remember if you want to download the entire show to visit -
www.robgalloway.co.uk/music
Hoover Dams
20 Jan 2008
Phoenix Fm - Now for download - Plus unsigned Band of the Year 2007
For those of you who missed our appearence on Rob Galloway's Radio show on Phoenix FM on 30th
December it is now available for streaming / download on Rob Galloways own site - www.robgalloway.co.
uk/music
If you download the show you can obviously fast forward or rewind to your heart content.
Thanks Rob for having us on
Also it was very nice to see that www.goodbeat.co.uk have named us as Runners Up for Unsigned Band of
the Year 2007, they didn't tell us mind, I just noticed it the other day
Cheers
Hoover Dams
XXX
01 Jan 2008
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year
Just a quick note to wish everyone a Happy New Year and lets make 2008 as good as last year.
Thanks for everyone for the support, the good times, gigs and music and see you all in February
Hoover Dams
XXX
29 Dec 2007
Ponchas Pilot & I Live On the Sun
The final two tracks are now complete and available to download from our myspace site -
http://www.myspace.com/hooverdams
Let us know what you think, I personally fell they make the whole EP a lot rounder as they are a slight
departure form the first two tracks.
We will be playing live again from Feb (still booking if any wants us to play) Kicking off at the Primrose in
Leeds on Sunday 3rd Feb
Don't forgot to either tune in or listen to us online on the Rob Galloway Show this Sunday between 6-8pm -
Phoenix fm 96.7fm broadcasting to Halifax + Calderdale parts of Bradford and Morley ... and live on the
internet http://www.phoenixfm.co.uk
Cheers For Now
Hoover Dams
XXX
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