Band Launch - Snakebite Fri 16 May

[asap]

Snakebite the band you've all been waiting for will be launching at The Almond Lounge Friday 16 May (start 9pm, doors open 8.30pm).
A great band of four talented musicians of different influences with a great sound offering the music loving public here a very diverse style of music.
Ticket entry 15tl
Transport from Catalkoy area can be arranged subject to numbers.
One not to be missed!!!


Tel 05338807476 or email info@allstarscyprus.com

[mishmash]

If the evening is going to be filled with music along the lines of the sneak preview heard last night played by Barry Snakes at Tolga's, then this is going to be one GREAT night of music filled with new music that no one else does. What a relief, something new in North Cyprus!!!!!

[barrysnakes]

Hello Mishmash thank you for your enthusiasm and I hope the event will be well supported although I do worry that the people here dont want new as it is out of the comfort zone ! For the people who do come I can promise they wont be disappointed. I have played in many bands in the UK and this equals some of the best for efforts and musicianship and enthusiasm. We have split the concert into 2 halves ! In the first half we play songs which are not known generally and task us all with what is needed to play them well ! the second half we play more up tempo songs to dance to but not the usual stuff you hear everywhere ! I am looking forward to it but apprehensive as to the audience response. Kind regards Barry

[frontalman]

Can tickets be bought at Almond Village anytime?

[Lor51]

I believe they can frontalman, you can pay on the door but if a lot of tickets have been sold then seating might be a problem.
Bestsellers at Alsanjack are selling tickets as well, not sure if there are other outlets.

[Lor51]

Barry, I am with mishmash on this one, looking forward to hearing some new stuff. I am one of the ones in the audience that is stuck in a music time warp. I am sure there is no need to feel apprehensive,
bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lor51]

ASAP. I have my tickets from the showcase for Snakebite, does this mean that 3 seats will be available or shall I book them?

[barrysnakes]

Lor51 thank you for your support and encouragement its very welcome ! I really hope for the other members of "Snakebite" who are young and enthusiastic that they are supported as i have been through the mill backwards so nothing particularly worries me now apart from their success. All I can say is that we are doing our best to inject new music to this otherwise boring, stayed, very predictable metropolis of music experts and "professionals" which is a massive leap forward in my humble opinion ! Look forward to seeing you there ! regards Barry

[asap]

Frontalman - tickets can be purchased at the door on the evening although seating cannot be guaranteed then. However, if you wish to reserve some and pay at the door, please let me know and we can arrange this for you.

Lor - I believe you already have 3 seats booked maybe on a birthday table??

[mishmash]

I'm sure the evening will be a great success and that there will be a great response for all the band members that night and future nights.

Pleased my dancing partner will be there!!! (Although one band member might not be too pleased about that!!! )

[frontalman]

There shouldn't be any seating, headbangers like us should be glued to the dancefloor all night. Anyone sitting down is at the wrong meeting!!!!!!!!!!

[mishmash]

Frontalman - that's what I like to hear sounds like this band will be right up your street!!!!

[Lor51]

I try to limit myself to 1 headbang, I actually debated the other night to get my hair cut short so that I wont want to do it, a friend has nicknamed me brain haemorrhage because she is concerned that what little brain I do have will be popping soon! I just cant help it though, once that guitar and them drums get going, its so hard to stay still, I have tried wearing high heels to curb it, sitting on my hands, going to the loo, walking outside, I honestly think I have an affliction. If my dancing partner head bangs with a plaster cast on her leg, what chance do I have to stay seated. Snake Bite, Deep Purple, Bon Giovani and the great support bands that are playing is going to be a banging couple of months. Hair cut after July 24 I think.

[barrysnakes]

Lor51 perhaps a very apt song Snakebite will be playing in 2nd half "Tie your mother down" regards Barry

[silverfox1]

De Ja Vu- usual Barry Snakes fan club posting.

Same hoo ha last year over new young band hyped by BS.....whatever happened to them?

"The "FOREIGN NATIONALS" a young band of 4 musicians (average age 16) will play their first full concert at the Jasmine Court Hotel, Girne, On Saturday 8th June. The band consists of a Russian, a Cypriot and 2 UK young men and will perform a full concert from 8.30pm (doors open at 7.30pm) until at least 11.30pm. Tickets cost 15TL per person, there is a full bar and snack menu available. There will be 2 sets of approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to include an acoustic section, and a drum duet solo.
Tickets are available from both Booksellers Book Shops or for ticket deliveries and all other enquiries please call 0533-8637497 or e mail foreignnationals2012@gmail.com or post on the forums ! We are confident that this will be a great show and hope you will support us in encouraging music from the youth of Cyprus !!! Thank you, regards Barry"



Soooooooooo boring.

[barrysnakes]

Silverfox1 Yet again you are "digging" at me ! What is your problem with me ? At least you know who I am and where I can be found so why dont you tell us who you are or are you another "yellow, big bellied, cyber chicken" ! C'mon SF1 thats a challenge be a man and accept. Regards Barry

[Lor51]

Blimey Barry, I didn't realise you had a fan club. Can I join please. You kept that very quiet.
imho silverfox is a wind up merchant, just look at his posts, all the for sales for eg, asking people how much, he has no intention of buying. Just a wind up.
I have seen quite a few acts in my short time here, and I can honestly say that YOU Barry Snakes are the only one that I have come across/read about that is doing anything to help the youngsters on this Island to make a musical career.
Silverfox what exactly are you doing to help anyone? I find your comments very offensive to Barry, it doesn't matter if you like his type of music or not, the very fact that this guy goes out of his way, gives his free time, gives his musical knowledge to the young ones, says a lot about him. So unless you have something to say that is constructive, best say nowt imho of course.

[mishmash]

Silverfox you say 'Same hoo ha last year over new young band hyped by BS'

I'm assuming that by 'hoo ha' you must mean 'achievements' those four youngsters achieved and played last year at venues that many would like to have played at, having being given the opportunity to develop their talents by Barry Snakes. When someone is willing to pass on their knowledge to the youth around us, it should be commended!! I was one of four sets very proud parents last year and can remember no HOO HA only achievements and witnessing four youngsters develop and experience occasions that they will never forget.

If it's soooooo boring then don't read the thread.

[barrysnakes]

This posting has been deleted as it is against the rules of the Forum wherein no insults are allowed.'M' Moderator

[Lor51]

Does anyone know if there is a bus being provided, and if so, is there a pick up point in Catalkoy. Thanks

[asap]

Lor - you have 3 seats booked we've had to change to 7 seater taxi as many are driving however 3 seats are yours along with 2 other couples (zz top) pick up 8pm at Supreme Supermarket and then booked for the return all going back after you've danced your socks off!!!
See you tomorrow

[Philoz]

Good to have new bands I think.

[barrysnakes]

Thanks Philoz we will be performing in your area which I presume is Catalkoy very soon regards Barry

[Lor51]

ASAP. Thanks for organizing the taxi. Looking forward to seeing, hearing and dancing the night away.

Barry wishing you and the rest of the band a successful night.

[asap]

All Stars Agency wishes to announce that the Snakebite Band Launch at the Almond Lounge will ALL be going ahead this evening, as planned. However, as a mark of respect to all involved in the Turkish Mining Disaster ALL All Stars Agency Performers will be holding one minute's silence during their events this evening. Additionally the event at The Almond Lounge will carry out a collection for donations to be forwarded to the families of those involved, we hope that you give generously to these families at this tragic time. Thank you.

[Chrispyb]

ASAP. As always your agency and stars are always willing to help good causes. Very Commendable.

[asap]

Thank you Chrispyb will pass that on to all involved.

[Lor51]

What a brilliant night, what ever apprehensions you guys had, I hope they have gone. All of you were very good. It was a pleasure to listen to different songs being played, and then the 2nd half being some of the familiar ones.
Also thanks for the standing one minute silence and the collection for the miners families.
Thanks to the staff at the Almond for doing a superb job keeping our tables supplied with the drinks.
Good luck with your future, you deserve a good one.

[mishmash]

WoW!!!! What a band and what a launch!!! Thank you Snakebite for putting some life into live music! So refreshing to be able to listen and not know what is coming next! Fantastic professional performance by all members in every aspect, great combination of tracks that didn't come across as a jammin session ( how wonderful, music has finally arrived in North Cyprus). You guys really showed them how it should be done. When are you on again and where???

[barrysnakes]

On behalf of "Snakebite" thank you all very much for your support we couldn't have done it without you !
2 more dates for diaries !! Saturday 7th June Glastonvicki at the Black Olive Cafe Alsancak and we are very proud to announce that we have been given the coveted spot at the Girne "Music and Arts festival" of Friday 20th June in the Girne Square where all the cafe's are, so please come and see/support us ! Thanks again Barry

[Marions]

Would someone explain why the launch if I have got it wrong, for as I understand it, the former great group of Renegades was disbanded because of educational and family reasons. Hence the new group Snakebites is launched with different personnel. I believ e only one of the originals is left - the talented James. But do correct me if I am wrong. This is not my kind of music, but both the Renegades and Snakebites are a talented bunch who have been rehearsing frantically.

It would seem they were well received. Good luck to them

[barrysnakes]

Hello Marions, Just a slight confusion which I hope to explain a little easier ! Snakebite are nothing to do with the "Foreign Nationals" the band of young people I mentored last year which sadly came to an end due to educational commitments for 2 lads and the other moving back to the UK ! The Renegades (this years project ) also is a totally different band concentrating on "Indie" style rock music ! This band consists of James Gray (ex Foreign Nationals drummer) but this time on Guitar and vocals, Drums are played by Tolga Guryel the bass is played by a young lady Scarlet Goodwin and lead guitar by Logan Sanger-Sharps.
This band was primarily formed to expand James Gray's musical ability most knowing he is developing into a first class drummer I have been teaching him to play guitar (or should I say "attack" ha ha) for the last year and he is a big fan of this style of music ! Onto "Snakebite". This band is a mixture ! We have James Gray on drums, Adem Oznedim on Bass Guitar, Edis Sezener (a very popular local musician in his own right) on guitar and vocals, and myself on the other guitar and vocals. This is a project to try to provide a different outlook on modern music mixed with classic rock ! On forming this band I thought long and hard (difficult for me) who to invite to play in it as I required new ideas and not the same old stuff you can hear in nearly every venue that has music all be it very popular with the average age groups here. These 3 lads excel in their instruments and all have exciting views on modern music of which I certainly am no expert ! It was the first appearance of many this year for "Snakebite" and consisting of 2 Turkish Cypriots and 2 UK members. The evening was a huge success disappointing only one person who thought it would be a band playing my usual repertoire but everyone else commented on how refreshing the song choices were, and how expertly they were played. I am sorry this is so long winding but hope this clears any confusion. Kind regards Barry

[Marions]

Thanks Barry. I hppe that now we are all quite clear. I think it is great to develop young talent. Dont apologise for the length it was all very informative. At SPOT we are looking forward to hearing james at the road show on the 31st-and any of the otherd who can make it.