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Glasgow Times wrote:Four local men have overcome the odds and managed to win the annual "Rock Scotland" battle of the bands competition.
The group, collectivly know as "The Claymores" are made up of Norman Murchland (Vocals / Guitar), Keith Lumsden (Drums), Jeffery Pearson (Lead Guitar) and Robbie Worthington (Bass Guitar) battled it out with over 20 acts in the final stage of the competition on Saturday night at King Tut's.
The men, aged between 18 - 22 can now look forward to the £5,000 cash prize and 10 hours studio time with a top producer in order to try and make it big on the international scene.
Norman Murchland was quoted as saying: "We're over the moon with this, with so many good bands in here it was just an honour to take part. But we've only went and won the bloody thing! We'll be hitting the studio now and try to get our first few songs recorded and use our money to put together a wee tour!" |
The Claymores (genre: Alternative Rock) consists of
Norman Murchland (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
Jeffery Pearson (Lead Guitar)
Robbie Worthington (Bass Guitar)
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MattY: Well Done Lads! I hope to hear some great things from you guys! |
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Claymores Press Release wrote:The Claymores have announced a four gig tour of Scotland. Using a portion of their prize money the band have now purchased a van designed for the bands touring needs and booked themselves into four dates starting next month.
Playing at two venues in Glasgow, and one each in Edinburgh and Inverness the band hope this mini-tour will help raise funds to go on a full UK tour in the future.
Friday 6th August: 20:00 King Tut's (Glasgow)
Saturday 7th August: 21:00 ABC (Glasgow)
Thursday 12th August: 19:00 Bannermans (Edinburgh)
Saturday 14th August: 20:00 The Ironworks (Inverness) Anyone wanting to catch the band can just go along to the venue and pay at the door. Edited by user 31 July 2010 09:07:27(UTC)
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The Claymores (genre: Alternative Rock) consists of
Norman Murchland (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
Jeffery Pearson (Lead Guitar)
Robbie Worthington (Bass Guitar)
Keith Lumsden (Drums) |
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STV/Music wrote:Rock Scotland winner The Claymores have agreed to a special behind the scenes documentry following them on their four date tour starting later this week.
The director of the short is keen to highlight the exposure that can be gained from winning the contest in the hope of increasing numbers for next years competition.
It will be broadcast on Scottish Television and online when it is complete.
Lead Vocalist Norman Murchland had this to say:-
"Obviously we are looking at all avenues to open up our music to the larger audience and increase our fan base. Hopefully this will also be an added incentive for us to do well!" |
The Claymores (genre: Alternative Rock) consists of
Norman Murchland (Lead Vocals / Guitar)
Jeffery Pearson (Lead Guitar)
Robbie Worthington (Bass Guitar)
Keith Lumsden (Drums) |
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OOC: It'd be mair like the ABC2 really fir a band o' that size.
I can't decide if that was a post in Scots or a parody of Scots. |
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