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Band List - Index M
This is a list of all the bands listed starting with M.
MacBand
MacBand are a kick-arse six-piece covers band based in and around Birmingham. Originally founded with a line-up featuring four McCarthy brothers, since 2007 the Maccies have comprised of Bobby (lead vocals), Mark (bass/vocals), Ade (drums), Simon (g
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Mad Dog and the Sophisticats
Trad Jazz band for weddings and corporate events throughout Yorkshire and the whole of the UK
Maet Loaf
Maet Loaf is an eight piece fully live tribute to Rock Legend Meat Loaf. Maet Loaf successfully mix Meats album versions with his Live perfomancies thus pleasing both Rock Fans and Die Hard Meat fans. Craig Halford is the front man for the band and a
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Magic Numbers
Drawing inspiration from many sources, singer songwriters (Cohen, Dylan), 60's harmony groups (Mamas & Papas, Lovin Spoonful), epic rock or such mavericks as David Axelrod. The band craft a sound which like Flaming Lips or Beck, is coming from e
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Magical Touch
Two accomplished and dedicated musicians that enjoy playing music by two of the biggest bands in the world, Queen and Genesis.
The night is broken into two parts with the first Set being Queen and the second Set Genesis from the Phil Collins era.
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Magnet the Band
Magnet the Band play a broad spectrum of covers from 60's through to the 90's.
Magnums Estate
Three people with a rather large sound for three months worth of practice. I hope you like punk-indie fusion, otherwise you probably wont like them.
Magua
Magua are a birmingham band who play and write their own material. with a huge range of influences from alt. rock to thrash metal, they play a very different type of heavy rock. They've played many places including Wolverhampton's little civic and Ed
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Malcolm Kaksois
Many London gigs, gigs in Finland, Norway and India.Expect a couple of gigs in Birmingham in the summer
Man In Fridge
A strange combination of monsters, music, popcorn and horticulture.
A fine blend and no mistake.
Mandy Stevens
Mandy Stevens
Is a fantastic female vocalist, performing all the popular chart hits from the 70's through to the 90's
Maninfridge
Well, what the hell can you say about Man In Fridge? Quite a lot, but as the self proclaimed 'worst band in the world', not much of it is complimentary. Formed out of the ashes of the band Skeema, the three remaining members were joined by local Solo
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Marillion
Marillion first appeared in a recognisable form in early 1982, when the line-up of Fish (vocals), Steve Rothery (guitar), Mark Kelly (keyboards), Pete Trewavas (bass) and Mick Pointer (drummer) began exhaustively touring around the Aylesbury and Lond
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Marina Del Ray
Formed by ex-Nightingale Andy Lloyd, have been gigging around Midlands for over three years. 1st Album "Blue Summer Dress" released 2004. Nwe album due soon. "A fantastic acoustic beat combo, lovely, excellent, lyrical englishness and New York cool"
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Maritza
Fronted and named after talented singer Sam Maritza, the five piece cleverly mix bluesy guitars and classical pianos to create a mature Indie-rock sound, somewhere between The Cranberries, Muse and Dido.
Mark Bennett Trio
I play what is perhaps best described as 'laid back acoustic rock 'n' blues' with just a hint of jazz from time to time (as the fancy takes me!). My repertoire covers both the familiar and the unexpected - the only criteria being I have to really lov
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Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan first rose to fame in the early 90s with Seattle grunge band Screaming Trees, then proceeded to collaborate on numerous critically acclaimed side-projects and solo recordings.
From 2000-2005 he joined Queens Of The Stone Age before f
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Mark Morriss
Best known as the front man in The Bluetones, Mark Morriss released his debut solo album Memory Muscle in 2008. Grammy award winning composer David Arnold was a key collaborator! Mark is hitting the road again in 2010 to share these newly embellished
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Mark Tilton
a strong robbie williams tribute act must stress dont look like him but do soundalike,other artists catered
Mars Bonfire
".that is some legit shit you have there .keep writing music just how you are, and tell your guitar player I dig his riffs. That's the thing I miss most about the 70's.the riffs. I don't know where the fuck they've run off to, but wherever they were
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Martin Simpson
2008 was a fantastic year for Martin Simpson, starting with being nominated for no less than five BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, winning two; Best Album and Best Original Track. He has been nominated again this year, for Best Musician.
"Although it's hi
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Martinique Jazz Band
This lively and exciting jazz band has been on the Midlands scene for more than ten years. They have featured as band of the week on Radio WM and appear at many prestigious events including The Berlin Jazz Fest, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festi
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Martyn Joseph
It might be just another evening when you go in to a Martyn Joseph concert - but it certainly won't be when you come out..... Few singer songwriters have the hammer blow "once seen, never forgotten" effect of this colossally talented and charismatic
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Martyr De Mona
MARTYR DE MONA were formed in January 2004 under the guise of BloodSugar. The original band was formed after Louis Hale (Vocals/Guitar), Stephen Williams (Bass) and Simon Blewitt (Guitar/Vocals), friends since secondary school, decided to get togethe
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Marva Whitney
When it comes to feisty femme funk or sassy sock-it-to-em soul, mighty Marva Whitney has no equal. Blessed with a lithe yet powerful church-raised voice, she first made her mark with the James Brown Revue in the late-1960s. Such was her impact during
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MARY & MARTIN
'Love Peace' the album for a changing world. Acoustic jazz and reggae influenced singer songwriters.
Mary Flower
Working in both the intricately syncopated Piedmont fingerpicking style and her own deeply bluesy lap-slide guitar, Mary Flower has earned rave reviews from both critics and audiences for her springwater-clear vocals and guitar mastery. The only woma
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Mary Gauthier
"If you own a single note of music by Steve Earle or Lucinda Williams, run, don't walk, to discover Nashville's Mary Gauthier (pronounced go-shay)." Esquire
MAS Records Showcase
MAS Records is a West Midlands based government funded scheme in which Robert Plant is the Patron. We take on a bout 40 bands a year and offer free recording and development in the Music Industry.
25 bands over the two days, starting at 3.00pm eac
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Mash Medicine Band
The Mash Medicine Band are three lads, longing for a band to make music that suits the movement of the times. Bands we put our dreams and hopes into seem to promise so much, yet leave us cold and uninspired. The feeling of why wait for the perfect b
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Massuko
Massuko started in January05 and have been working at the sound that is about to take them to a new level the sound is an accidental process of electronic noise and rock and roll music and attitude, with the first two gigs under the belt at massively
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Master Warbeast
Death Metal from sunny Kidderminster rock city, the armpit of the Midlands.
Matt Andersen
An enigmatic personality and larger than life showman, Canadian Matt Andersen has been earning fervent reaction from audiences across the globe these last few years. Matt's sprawling blues, roots, rock hybrid with his soulful voice and dynamic guitar
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Matt Geary
Birmingham born Matt Geary is a newly emerging song-writing talent whose uniqueness comes from his idiosyncratic song-writing style, influenced by classic song-writers such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Ray Davies, contemporary artists such as Elliot
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Matt Schofield
In his relatively short career Matt's prowess as a blues guitarist has taken his band to twelve countries; seen him playing with iconic guitarists like Robben Ford; and brought him high praise in the Penguin Book of Blues Recordings as one of only tw
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Matt Tovey
Matt is a fresh, stylish and vibrant drummer who's personality and modern feel appeals to audiences of all ages.
Matt Tyler
Matt Tyler is a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Birmingham.
Influenced by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, and Dylan he performs in the genre of Acoustic Rock/Folk.
He plays Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Bouzouki,
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Maximum 90
We are a 5-piece rock band from Lichfield, Staffordshire. Formed in autumn 2002, we have developed an exciting and diverse set of guitar-driven rock music, comprising mainly originals with a few unusual covers mixed in.
Maycomb
Better Left Alone have become Maycomb. Boasting an all new lineup including Simon from BeMyComputer, Richard, Jonny and James... the boys are set to make their debut apprearence on the gig circuit in December 06.
Maz Mitrenko Band
see also the Myspace site;-
http://www.myspace.com/themazmitrenkoband
where we found this..
"The Maz Mitrenko Band is a classic brit blues/rock band based in Birmingham UK. They have a fast growing following wherever they perform, whether it b
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Medusa Rising
Old skool style rock band ...live and loud . Being dragged up in the era of Sabbasth Priest Maiden ACDC this band does great origional material alongside lots of grest covers from the 80's and 90's and a feww more new bands to.
With an electric show
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Meg
Meg are a four piece quirky Lo-Fi Indie Rock Pop band from Kidderminster. Formed mid 2001 by a chance meeting on Gorky's Zygotic Mynci's message board, Rob Geraghty (guitar/vocals) and Matt Pimm (keyboards/guitars) were shortly joined by Tom Games (d
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Megson
"Stu Hanna and Debbie Hanna-Palmer, better known as Megson, have steadily established their reputation as two of the freshest, most original performers in the latest folk revival, and this album places them in the major league...a subtle and intrigui
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Memphis In The Meantime
Memphis In The Meantime draw on the roots of what can only be called, 'American Music'. Their interpretation of Raw Blues, Jump Jive, R'n'B & Boogie Woogie show that these guys really understand and love this music and were born to play it!
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Memphis Raines
The music of Memphis Raines is brewed using a brutal combination of heavy beats, insane guitar riffs and commanding vocal lines. Their music gives a rock feel with elements of metal and classic rock, this orders a head-nodding, foot-stomping heavines
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Men in Caves
Men in Caves are a Leamington/Coventry based band featuring Pete Canning (Drums), Ross More (Bass, Vocals) and Tom Brindle (Vocals, Guitars). Formed in October 2004, they have rapidly put together a wealth of original material which has been acclaim
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Men In General
Men In General is a 4 piece a cappella band comprising 4 bewildered but affable blokes telling it like it might be. Tim Cranmore joins Jim Howden, Adrian Mealing & Will Tooby of The Singing Sous'Chefs'. 'musicality and life enriching' Rod Clement
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Menace
MENACE - Rebecca Pollard from Punk n Oi says "Menace are one of my all time favourite bands. I like punk for the energy and the shear rawness of Oi and for me Menace are the explosive combination, that satisfies my need for good ol' dirty punk rock.
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Mentallica
Mentallica have earned a reputation as Europe's top Metallica tribute, not because they are lookalikes (although Chris does look a bit like James). What sets them apart is the encyclopic knowledge that Dave, Joe, Razor and Chris have for all things M
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Metal Church
Born out of the West Coast Metal scene of the 80's, Metal Church quickly became one of the standout talents of the genre. After signing a deal with Elektra records, they released two critically acclaimed albums. Their self-titled release "Metal Chur
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Metronomy
'This boy's amazing!' - ZANE LOWE, RADIO 1
'Completely amazing!'- Nick McCarthy, FRANZ FERDINAND
Metronomy is the Electronic band and project fronted by Brighton's Joseph Mount. Yet to release a record of his own, he has already worked his magic o
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Mezzotonic
Mezzotonic are a four piece Funk/Rock band from Wolverhampton. Together for around 5 years the music is interesting a fresh. A soulful vocal with a fun funk/rock backing. Influences include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jamiroquai, Level 42, Victor Wooten,
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Michael Salliss
An outstanding singer performing since 1999, Michael will deliver a top quality show featuring various styles of music from the 50s onwards. Michael's repertoire has something for everyone, from easy listening, country, swing, Rock 'n Roll, and more.
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Michelle Shocked
"I'm the most sophisticated hillbilly you'll ever meet."
Shocked is a traveler and a troubadour; a "picker-poet," as they say in Texas. As a young feminist, she left Texas to travel, Kerouac-style, a musical vagabond caught up in Reagan-era grassr
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Mick Feeney
Mick is from Dublin Ireland and has an abundance of experience in the recording and entertaining field. A quite laid back singer who enjoys his work, Mick has several CDs on release and his latest is a 20 track album you will be proud to have in you
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Mick Pini Blues Band
As well as touring Europe with B.B. King and supporting such blues greats as Buddy Guy, Freddie King and Jimmy Rogers: Mick Pini has earned himself a strong following, particularly in Europe. Eric Clapton described him in 1996 as 'The legitimate succ
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Micky Vegas
Micky Vegas is one of the Uk's top Elvis Tribute Artistes, He became a fan at the age of 13 when Elvis passed away and has loved and performed his songs ever since
Midas
Stourbridge 5 piece - current line up formed October 06' and kicking up a storm ever since!!
"They have produced a superbly catchy, faced-paced tune in 'Don't Dance'. Once you get the blighter onto your stereo, you can't stop playing it! More ple
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MidLiveCrisis
MidLiveCrisis play the sort of raunchy blues that ought really to be titled 'rhythm 'n' booze, ranging from the deep texan boogies of ZZ Top to the foot to the floor- all out rock that Thin Lizzy made famous, complete with the dual guitar tradition s
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Mike Carnie and his Jazz All Stars
Mike Carnie and his band bring you the finest entertainment with the exciting sound of jazz, all over the North West of England. The six piece band, comprising of Derek Harrison, Reg Kenworthy, Mike Carnie, Jon Critchley, Mike Hayler and Laury Cooper
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Mike Gates
Singer, guitarist, songwriter Mike Gates' music reflects a passionate desire for harmony and justice. Delivered with an evocative vocal power, ranging from kinetic animation to composed mellowness, his songs draw you in and
hold you there.
Mike Hatton Commercial Blues Band
The Mike Hatton Commercial Blues Band is a three piece line up of guitar, bass and drums and highlights Mike's unusual bass style, a style that has evolved over time from playing the conventional low end role towards a more chordally based 'rhythm b
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Mike Sanchez
UK singer, guitarist and pianist and one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll in the world.
Milk 2 Sugars
"THIS IS A BAND MORE THAN WILLING TO HOLD A PARTY" - Punktastic.com
Millefiori
MilleFiori was formed in 2001 by Jasper as an outlet not ony for his talent for song writing but also for his dedication to his guitar. The band's champion and drummer Dan with creative bass player Russ are both very competent musicians and are the d
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MILLER ANDERSON
Miller is the guitarist who's played with all the top bands since the '60s. He came to London in 1965 from Scotland and played with Freddie Fingers Lee in a band with future Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter. He later joined the Keef Hartley band i
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Minimum
Minimum are a rock band based in Kingswinford, Wordsley and Stourbridge that take influences from many bands including Muse, Idlewild, Bright Eyes and Hell Is For Heroes to create what has been said is an 'original sound'.
Miscellaneous
A five piece covers band hailing from Hagley & Romsley,each member aged 14 except the drummer who is 12. Played at the Marrs Barr in Worcester, Rock Cafe 2000 in Stourbridge and the Hollybush in Cradley Heath.
Miss Black America
It's generally best to ignore superlatives when reading, or writing, stuff like this. Miss Black America - in many ways a superlative band - don't lend themselves to the usual crop of vacuum-headed PR platitudes.
They aren't the coolest band i
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Miss Halliwell
Hard rocking, brain messing melody making experimentalists from the West Midlands. Unique lyrics and captivating live experiences - MISS H!!!
Missfusion
Currently playing Northern Soul and Disco Classics throughout Gloucestershire. Fronted by the ever-fabulous Tania Hamilton, this is the hardest working band in the county. Check them out. They're a lot of fun.
MITHRA
Playing tribute to two inspirational bands METALLICA and MEGADETH, plus original material.
Mohair
'...a Cockney Belle & Sebastian swigging whiskey with Ryan Adams.' NME
Assured, loud and undeniably different, Mohair take a slug of bass, drums & guitar, mix it with a dram of Hammond and some astounding four-part harmonies, then serv
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Mojo Casino
Mojo Casino - Formed February 2006, currently have 6 original high quality songs, including 1 cover song, with more original songs being written as we speak.
Members include - Adam - lead guitar, Stef - Vocals, Craig - Rhythm guitar, Ben - Bass, A
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Mojo Hooker
One hell of a rocking blues band.....hot female vocals with a slinky backing sound - think Allman's meet Zeppelin and you're getting close!!!
Molly Brown
'Playing their own brand of 'good-time, feel-good music' played with energy, passion and entertainment. You can't help but be impressed and knocked out by them!'
Molly Brown generate a warm mixture of 'Blazz and Bling' (that's blues, jazz and swin
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Molly's Craic
Classic Rythm and Blues with fun. Seasoned players just doing it for fun. Featured music, Stones, Rory Gallagher, Humble Pie, Dave Edmunds, Eric Clapton etc... but not the usual stuff.
Good Craic for all. Well worth the Effort.
Monkey Swallows The Universe
Have now expanded into a five-piece. Get the free download only single and the debut album 'The Bright Carvings' from www.theespc.com
Mono
Stourbridge based band playing covers and original music
Monogramme
Formed in Birmingham mid-2004, all you need to know about MonoGramme is that Dave plays bass, Gav sings, John drums, Rich plays guitar and they rock like bastards...
Monroe
We are an up and coming metal/rock/experimental/gothic band and have been together for about 6 months now. Dirty heavy riffs and delicate vocals. Sexy stuff
Monster Magnet
Since their first full length album, the cult classic "Spine Of God" in 1992, Dave Wyndorf and Monster Magnet have established themselves as genuine legends. Genre defining albums such as "Spine Of God", "Superjudge" and "Dopes To Infinity" and class
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Montana
Montana formed in early January 2004 with aspirations to create a far better brass-band with a more interesting sound than their previous musical wanks (and failures).
Montana make loud music that is a bit like a mixture of a lot of the bands we l
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Moonbelly
One man band collective.
Eccentric bespoke instrumental music, and slightly strange covers.
Also operating as jazz punk bassist with a taste for roots, has been seen recently playing or recording with Highway Dave & The Varmints, Flat Stanl
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More
Duo Performing U2, Green Day, Bon Jovi, Linkin Park + Extras
Andy Orme: Guitar, Vocals
Aaron Orme: Guitars, Keyboard, Vocals & Dancing
Morgan Brothers Quintet
Jazz
Huw on alto sax and Chris on tenor sax with Lee Blackmore on guitar Colin Somervell on bass and drummer John Randall. Expect great uncomplicated swinging modern jazz.
Moriarty
Moriarty are not your average indie-rock band or streamlined electro-pop unit. With members of French, American, Swiss and Vietnamese parentage, based in several cities around the globe, they're a ramshackle olde worlde acoustic outfit with a theatr
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Most Wanted
Rock covers Band. Real Rock, no Phill Collins. Been giggin and fingin the right line up for 2 years, found it at last. Well worth bookin..
Motley Crew
Having been with a Rock Covers band since 2006 Paul Dunstan wanted a new challenge...due to being a fan of Travis Barkers 'Meet the Barkers' 'PD' decided to set up a tribute band and Motley Crue was the one in which he decided to emulate....the rest
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Motorheadache
Motorheadache is a tribute to Lemmy's varied musical career, which spans the last 35 years.
Motorheadache takes in a number of Lemmy's more eclectic collaborations or covers - AC/DC, Metallica, Rolling Stones, Ozzy, Probot, Twisted Sister, Quu
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Motorkill
Motorkill is the Motorhead Tribute band formed early 2005 and has started to blast its way onto the Tribute circuit. Be warned - this band is not for the faint hearted. It's LOUD, FAST & DIRTY ROCK N' ROLL
Mr Cricket
Can music represent anything? Can it represent non-plus-ness? We try to say nothing but have all the winks and good charm of the castle jester to question otherwise.
Mr Derry
Born and bred
Mr. Derry, were all born and bred in the same village, (actually road) "although we have all known each other for years we all had our own individual projects going on and didn't actually figure out that we should form a band tog
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Mu Cao
Mu Cao a 4 piece rock n roll band, was previously fronted by steven milligan but due to his lack of ability he was sacked and after a 2 year search, Cassie has been brought on board to complete the lineup along with original band members Muffin on ba
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Mudball
Mudball formed in late 2006. Their past musical experience varies from punk to grunge, power pop to metal, all this with their quirky yet addictive tunes, makes them a band not to be take lightly.
Muligan & Muligan
Mulligan and Mulligan (Pat and Dessie),have been together in various bands for over 20 years.
(remember Finn McCool and Shanagolden). Des was a founder member of Scarteglen, while Pat was a member of Slipjig and The Two Pats (little Pat) for many y
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Mulligan and Mulligan
Mulligan and Mulligan (Pat and Dessie),have been together in various bands for over 20 years.
(remember Finn McCool and Shanagolden). Des was a founder member of Scarteglen, while Pat was a member of Slipjig and The Two Pats (little Pat) for many y
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Multi Purpose Chemical
Multi Purpose Chemical - This Liverpool based band is clearly talented at crafting multi-layered Metal that is both intense and catchy and the political nature of their lyrics adds substance to the intensity.
MPC are a fresh-faced, fresh-flavoured
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Munchbreak
Munchbreak was conceived during a live improvisation at the Shambala Festival 2001. The band evolved through regular live sessions in and around Moseley, B'ham.
Munchbreak serve you a fat backing band, 3 mcs, blazin horns and a turntable maestro. A
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Muta Joslin
Anthony Tillirides (drums) and David Kashani (bass,vox) formed in 2008 and by early 2009 had recorded their first demo with Andy Taylor.
Muta Joslin combines japanese jazz,reggae,thrash metal,punk,funk and world music with live shows for people
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My Falter Syndrome
An emo-rock five piece that consists of Charlie Barnes, Ashley Foster, Chris Evans, Alex Collins and Jay Patel.
My Generation
My Generation are a "Who" tribute band based in the Midlands. They are an extremely experienced and accomplished four piece, playing a two hour set of "Who" classics. Totally capturing the sound that displays pure energy, excitement and passion.
My Girl Sleeps
Since getting together in the summer of 2002, My Girl Sleeps (MGS) have been busy learning their craft and building a loyal fan base through extensive live performances all over the UK.
Along the way they have picked up many accolades including w
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My Immortal
The UK's only Evanescence Tribute Band.
After a few line-up changes and months of practice My Immortal now feel their music is ready and are now actively gigging.
My Immortal was formed from the core of Lofty, a guitar tutor by trade and with 1
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My Lost Weekend
A long time ago Tom was in many bands, after deciding he wanted to take it one step further and enlisted the help of Phil, David and Mark. After practising many times the band got a gig booked for them and started practising harder while practising t
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My Secret Life
formed in early 2004 'my secret life' sound like the burning remains of a car crash between placebo and stereophonics with plenty of manics-esque cynicism in the lyrics. whoever said the devil has all the best tunes has never heard my secret life.
