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BAND OBITUARIES

12 / 04 / 2010
Its been a pretty savage week in terms of bands splitting up.  2 of our most loved and respected local acts have stomped their last boards:

First into the fire was Brighton/Staines pop-punk rascals OVER AND OUT who’ve delighted the Buckle Up crowds on many occasions with their pitch perfect 4 part harmonies [...]



Over And Out

Over And Out are a harmony soaked pop-rock 4 piece shining from the place dirty weekends were made for.



LOS 28th January 2010

Currently promoting their brilliant ‘Whale EP’, an apt title given the sheer size and power of their live show tonight, this blues/grunge three-piece take to the stage and defy the limits of their stripped back line up.
Whilst melting into the general throng of Buckle Up gig-goers to watch tonight’s support acts, the eclectic and sometimes [...]



Four Wheel Drive

15th May – Sticky Fungus
I have seen this band a couple of times in bars and they were kinda underwhelming… but put that frizz and fizz on a big stage like Sticky Fungus, Staines and – KAPOW – Four Wheel Drive are sizzling sensations.
Strongly influenced by the blues of the South with its virile aggression [...]



LEAD STORY

BUCKLE UP SUMMER FESTIVAL DEALS!!

10 – 12th JULY
10% Discount when you book through Buckle Up Promotions!!
Come and support one of Staines’ favourite exports, Scott Raba at this year’s Guilfest.
Other acts also appearing include: Motorhead, The King Blues, The Charlatans and ska legends, The Beat.
Those of you interested in this discount please email us info@buckleuppromotions.com [...]



The Siegfried Sassoon 1st March 2009

So we are here at The Siegfried Sassoon (named after the Great War poet) “single release party” at The Hob Staines. But the Chertsey boys haven’t got their singles with them (a mix up with the post-production). Hmmm. And the crowd in Staines is forgiving. Probably more forgiving than they ought to be. In fact, [...]



FIVE FOOT SOMETHING 22nd February 2009

I once went water skiing. And the instructor said, It’s easy. Just hang on. If you can. Then rise up. That is all there is to this game. Yes. Fine. I said. But it wasn’t. And I couldn’t. And I didn’t. But so what?  I tried.
Here are some equally useful instructions for Staines newest band [...]



PA HIRE / PARTY SERVICES NOW LIVE

02 / 03 / 2010
Throwing a party, wedding or wake? Need bands or Djs? Then we’re pleased to announce that Buckle Up Promotions is now offering some bloody good deals on PA hire and all manner of party services.
We have a fully customisable, state of the art rig that is now available for hire along [...]