Latest Loveday News
Christmas Spirit
(posted by nicola on 18-11-2008)
Hey Hey,
If you're feeling in the festive mood yet then come down to Maidstone Highstreet this Sunday (23rd)at 1pm and join us and the people of Maidstone in the Christmas Lights Turn On celebrations!
Also, new dates have been added to the GIGS page so check it out.....
Much Love and Tinsel,
The Lovedays
xx
A big thank you...
(posted by nicola on 20-10-2008)
Hey Guys and Gals,
Just a quick note to say thank you to all of you who came down to see us on Friday night at the Exchange Studio in Maidstone. It proved to be a great night and we would like to thank the brilliant Chris Cassar for standing in on bass at such short notice and doing an excellent job. Also a big thank you to Wheeler Street for inviting us along to share the night with them... they were amazing as always.
So a big thanks again for your support, we couldn't do it without you guys.
Over and Out for now....
The Lovedays
xx
BBC Radio Kent Interview
(posted by ben on 29-09-2008)
To hear an exclusive interview with me conducted by BBC Introducing producer, Jakob Rickard, click the link below!
www.jacobrickard.co.uk/blog/
URGENT PLEA!! LOVEDAYS NEED A BASS PLAYER!!
(posted by ben on 05-09-2008)
Hey Pop pickers,
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we, The Lovedays, find ourselves bass playerless again!
Yes, It does seem a little Spinal Tap, but we can asure you that no one was killed in a bizarre gardening accident, and there was certainly no spontaneous combustion....although Jasons stomach has been rumbling somewhat recently...
Anyhow, we are going to be holding auditions very soon, so if you are interested, you need to fit the following criteria and send us a mail at the contact page
*Between 23 - 30 years old
*have own bass and amp
*hold a full drivers licence
*be prepared to perform sexual favours for Ben on command
Ok, the last one is negotiable...
So, Male, Female, doesn't matter, and if you can sing as well, that would be a bonus.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Ben
Get your tickets for The Hazlitt
(posted by nicola on 29-08-2008)
Tickets are now up for sale on here for our gig on October 17th at The Hazlitt Theatre Arts Centre with the fantastic Wheeler Street.
If you go to the Gig page and scroll down you will find the link.
Buy buy buy!
Thanks and hope to see you there!
xx
News News News
(posted by nicola on 27-08-2008)
Greetings to all,
We hope that this note finds you well after a busy bank holiday weekend. For any of you that made it down to any of the 4 gigs over the weekend then many thanks for coming along and not letting the weather put you off!
Just a few small notes to keep you all in the loop..
Firstly... The CDs have finally arrived and are being dispatched today. Apologies to any of you that have had to wait but it'll be worth it I promise ;)
Tickets will be going on sale on the website this week for the upcoming gig @ The Exchange Studio at The Hazlitt Arts Centre on Friday 17th October. This is looking to be a fantastic evening with the amazing Wheeler Street so get your tickets now as we don't have many left.
And finally.... New dates for your diary. We have added a load of gigs to our diary over the last few weeks so don't forget to check it out on the gig list here or myspace page. www.myspace.com/benjonesandthelovedays
Thanks again for your support and we hope to see you very soon.
The Lovedays
x
Lounge on The Farm short review
(posted by ben on 25-08-2008)
We happened upon this one at the efestivals.co.uk site, from Simon Soukal...
"...At the mid point of the afternoon I chance upon The Lovedays on the Sheep Dip stage. This 4 piece look like they have a combined age of about 42 which, as we know, is the number signifying the answer to all life's questions. They don't do that but they display a flourish of energy in a sub White-Stripsey kind of way and all in all are rather fantastic..."
Phil Dillon - Official Lovedays Photographer
(posted by matt on 17-08-2008)
We are pleased to announce a partnership with the brilliant Medway photographer Phil Dillon. Phil has photographed Ben and the band for some time and we admire his work and attention to detail. Phil's work will feature on our promotional material and press releases. His work will also feature at an exhibition of Medway photographers on 3rd of October at the Brook theatre Chatham. View his outstanding work at www.phildillon.co.uk
CD SALES ORDERS
(posted by ben on 15-08-2008)
Hey Guys and Gals,
Those of you who have ordered CDs from us recently and are still awaiting delivery, were very sorry for this. There has been a delay at our distributors, so they will be with you very soon!
Thankyou for your patience and continued support :)
Love
The Lovedays x
Loveday Happenings - BBC Introducing, Studio sessions, etc...
(posted by ben on 07-08-2008)
Hello pop pickers,
Chief Loveday here. Just want to say a big thankyou to James Bursey and Tom Kirkby @ BBC Kent Introducing for playing "When The Lights Went Out" this past Sunday and making it "Hot Track of The Week"! Also to all of you for showing your support on the website message board, really overwhelming for us. Were getting played again this sunday between 8 and 9, so please tune in!
In other news....
Studio sessions for the next album are progressing well. We had reknowned cellist Richard Bolton in to play on a couple of songs, sounded great.
We've 7 songs in the can, great being back with Thee Jim Riley engineering and Rory doing various depraved acts for us...super.
My mind is at a blank at the moment, due to copious amounts of Earl Grey, very rock n roll, so will report back with more news later.........
Arrrrrrrr
Ben
BBC praise for The Lovedays
(posted by nicola on 04-08-2008)
BBC Radio Kent presenter James Bursey last night announced that our track ‘When the lights went out’ was “...the hottest record of the week”
James was featuring the band on his Sunday night programme ‘BBC Kent Introducing’ and twice referred to the song as “BBC Radio Kent’s hottest record of the week”
If you didn’t hear the programme or want to hear it again, you can go to the BBC Kent Introducing website and click on the ‘Listen again’ logo
www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/articles/2008/03/04/latest_edition.shtml
James also asked listeners to submit their comments via the show’s website, so if you want to hear more of this week’s hottest record or simply hear more Lovedays tracks on the radio, let the producers know via the feedback form.
News just in at Lovedays HQ is that we will be back on the show again this week so don't forget to tune in on Sunday between 8-9pm.
Listen on 96.7 & 104.2FM and DAB in Kent and on www.bbc.co.uk/kent
Thanks for your support and don't forget to spread the word and leave some feedback on the BBC Introducing website!
The Lovedays on the radio!
(posted by ben on 29-07-2008)
We will be featured on the BBC Introducing programme this sunday on BBC Radio Kent!
BBC Kent Introducing: 8-9pm on Sunday 3rd August 2008
Listen on 96.7 & 104.2FM and DAB in Kent and on www.bbc.co.uk/kent
Please tune in and email the station showing us your support!
Ben
Short Tour
(posted by ben on 17-07-2008)
We have short 3 day tour from today
Tonight(17th) - Lower Bell, Maidstone
Tommorow(18th) - Highlander, Minster, Sheppey
Saturday(19th) - The Barge, Gillingham
Support from the mighty Scott Brunger
check the gigs page for more details
Lounge on The Farm success
(posted by ben on 15-07-2008)
Well folks, Lounge was another great outing for us. The best festival of the year, amazing line up of diverse acts over 6 stages, we were honoured to be there.
We had a great turnout, about 250 or so on the opening day of the festival. Big Kudos to Chris Gymer and Tom Palmar for great work at the sound board. Thanks to everyone who came to see us. Reviews will be up soon.
Highlights of the festival for me were:
The great "Billy Wears Dresses" - great band, brilliant songs, inspiring to see another band making songs and performance most important.
Holly Golightly - superb songs, really great broke down set up.
Larry Jon Wilson - the absolute highlight. Simply breathtaking, engaging performance, cant praise this man enough. Check him out. The looming presence of Johnny Cash with such a unique personality.
Scott Brunger - The highlight of the folly stage. great original songs, wicked performance. Opening for us on our upcoming dates, really looking forward to hearing more of his songs.
Thats it for now, am still so tired from the weekend, brain not working quite right!
Again, thanks to all for continual support, hope to see you at some of the upcoming gigs.
Ben
Exclusive live track on Myspace
(posted by ben on 03-07-2008)
Hey ho,
If you scroll down the music player on our myspace, you will find an exclusive Live-in-the-studio version of
The Doors "LA Woman" we recorded at Togfest this past weekend....
It was recorded by Steve Redfearn with his mobile RockHopper, check them out @
www.rockhopper-studios.co.uk ,
amazing little mobile studio, with everything!
Featuring Ned Wombwell on Lead Vocals, our last ever performance of this song with the original line-up!
Ben
www.myspace.com/benjonesandthelovedays
Lovedays Togfest Success!
(posted by ben on 30-06-2008)
Well guys and gals, Togfest was a roaring success for The Lovedays.
We did a half hour, 6 song set, with the original line-up, featuring Ned Wombwell on Bass! Thanks to Ned for stepping in, as Steve was away.
We'd really like to thank Phil Wilson, Sarah Broughton,Ian and Linda Rowe, all at Hal Carter Organisation, Mike Krawte, Josh and Royston Jones, Rich Clark, Kelly Wright and Nicola Robson for everything they did to make it all run so smoothly.
A very special thanks to Mapex and Korg for all their support and helping us to have a better gig.
We met the organisers,Ian and Linda Rowe, afterwards, who were very complimentary, and were really great people, just the kind of people who you hope to meet running festivals.
Support this event in the future, cos if it wasn't for small independent festivals such as these, no new talent would be found. Its due to these peoples passion for music and entertainment that we all do what we do....anyhow, speech over!!
Lovedays sponsored by Mapex Drums
(posted by matt on 15-06-2008)
We are pleased to announce that Sam Jacques will be sponsored by, and playing a Mapex drumkit at TogFest on the 28th of June 2008 - may this be the start of a long and loving relationship!
www.mapex.co.uk
www.togfest.org
2 new festival dates!
(posted by ben on 14-06-2008)
Check out our gig guide for 2 new festivals we have been booked for!
Ben
The Lovedays - Sit Me Down Woman Blues - The Video!!
(posted by matt on 09-06-2008)
www.youtube.com/v/--aGmJtgFPs&hl
Back to the Studio!
(posted by nicola on 09-06-2008)
Hello sunbeams, hope youre all well.
We head back to the studio this month, again with Jim Riley engineering, and me producing.
Ive got a list of 23 possible songs for this album, so will keep you posted with news... were going for a Phil Spector/ Beach Boys meets Neil Young kinda record this time...
Gig Cancellations
(posted by nicola on 19-05-2008)
Hey guys and gals,
Unfortunately, the rest of our gigs for this month have had to be cancelled, due to unforeseen circumstances.
We are sorry for this, particularly to the loyal and the promoters.
We will, however be putting on a couple of shows leading up to Lounge On The Farm, which will showcase the new set.
Thanks again, and apologies
Ciao for now
Sad news from the Lovedays HQ...
(posted by nicola on 07-05-2008)
We're sad to announce the departure of Ned Wombwell from The Lovedays. Ned has had some unfortunate circumstances come his way that have made it impossible for him to carry on in the band.
We would like to thank him for his invaluable contribution both as a player and a friend. He will be missed... we sincerely hope to play with him again in the future, and wish him all the best.
The forthcoming gigs we have booked will go ahead, with Neds blessing.
These are promising times for the band at the moment, what with a plethora of new material that Ben has written, and various degrees of interest from parties within the music industry
Thanks so much to you all for continual support
Much Love
The Lovedays
Bluetoning it at The Tap...
(posted by ben on 29-04-2008)
Thanks to all who came out for our gig at the Tap last night, with Mark Morriss from the Bluetones, who as it happens was a top bloke.
This friday were at The Lower Bell on Bluebell Hill
remember its Jasons 21st..... what a mess thats going to be!
dirty south gig report
(posted by ben on 21-04-2008)
well, our second London jaunt was a success!
Thankyou so much to everyone who came out
and helped make it a memorable experience for
is.
special thanks must also be paid to Steve Huggins
from The Len Price 3, who handled Bass duties so
Beautifully.
Pictures will be up soon!
PS big shout out to Kelly Wright, who organized the
Krispy Kreme Brigade!
Coach Pickup Details for Dirty South
(posted by ben on 16-04-2008)
All the tickets are now gone folks. The coach will pick up from the following places at the following times... Isle of Sheppey 6:30, Sittingbourne Train station 6:45, Gillingham outside Tescos 7:00, Maidstone Archbishops Palace 7:30. Tickets have been mailed out to those who wanted then delivered, the others will be available on the night when you get on the coach. Look forward to seeing you all friday!
Video Launch news
(posted by ben on 15-04-2008)
A big thanks to all those who turned out to see the world premiere of our debut music video this friday just gone.
It went down a treat, big big kudos to the genius that is Phil West, the director... check him out at
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=67412844
it will be available to view on here and youtube very soon...
DIRTY SOUTH UPDATE!
(posted by ben on 15-04-2008)
There are but 3, thats right 3 tickets left for The Dirty South Coach trip on the 18th April...
If you want them, click on the link below!
Ben
more new pics
(posted by ben on 15-04-2008)
Hey there
if you surf on over to David Smiths myspace, you can check out the pictures he took at Bens solo gig at Zebra Bar last wednesday (9th) April
VIDEO LAUNCH GIG DETAILS!
(posted by ben on 09-04-2008)
The Lovedays will be premiering their video for the first single, "Sit Me Down Woman Blues", from their debut album this friday the 11th april at 8 o clock at the Royal Function Rooms, Rochester. The video, directed by the brilliant Phil West from Greenacre Films, was taped at The same venue in the latter stages me February. The Lovedays will also be performing that night, with support from Rich Clark. Admission is Free, doors at 8. please come!
Lovedays + Theo!
(posted by ben on 25-03-2008)
Just want to thank everyone who came out to our gig at the Kings Arms in Boxley, great venue, lovely people. Most of all want to thank Theo Dudhill from Aliquot Flow for filling in so marvelously on Bass for us whilst Ned was away. lifesaver. Aliquot Flow are playing at the Beacon Court this friday, I firmly suggest you all go! Photos of this historic gig without Nedrick will follow soon...
Dirty South Pictures
(posted by ben on 22-03-2008)
Theres some cool pics of our last Dirty South gig up at Andy Akermans myspace, check the link below!!
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=79496720&albumId=1655227
Bank Holi(love)day Fun
(posted by matt on 20-03-2008)
Two new gigs this coming Easter Bank Holiday weekend -
Sunday 23rd March at the Kings Arms, Boxley, and Monday 24th at Earls, Maidstone.
See gigs page for more details.
Tickets available from wegottickets.com
(posted by ben on 19-03-2008)
Heyo, surf over to the below link to buy tickets for our May 14th show at Zebra in Maidstone
www.wegottickets.com/event/28517
Welcome to our website!
(posted by ben on 19-03-2008)
good evening and welcome to the online world of The Lovedays, created for us exclusively by Uncle Matt
here is where to find out what were up to, where Jasons pants are listed on Ebay and so forth...
Hope you will become a permanant resident...
Dirty South, 18th April (with Bloc Party)
(posted by matt on 18-03-2008)
The Lovedays are back at the Dirty South in Lewisham on Friday 18th April - this time playing with Bloc Party.
Once again we're running a coach up there (and back, if you're lucky) - tickets are £16 which includes entrance to the gig.
You can order your tickets from this website - just go to the gigs page and you'll see what to do.
Places on the coach are limited so get yours NOW!!!!
(sorry, over-18's only).
Album number 1 - mission accomplished
(posted by ben on 21-12-2007)
Yar, its true, the album is done. We will be releasing in January, just finalising tracklisting and artwork.
More details soon! Ben
The Lovedays in the KM!
(posted by matt on 01-12-2007)
Neill Barston has written an article on us that is on the KM website, and will be published in the paper soon. Check it out here, its very good!
www.kentonline.co.uk/soundcheck/article.asp?article_id=36433
Ben
Aren't we all having a holly jolly time?!!
Studio Time!
(posted by ben on 19-11-2007)
Studio Time! Well it's been about a month now since the last blog and today we are heading back into the studio to record a couple more tracks towards the album. We're in the studio till wednesday and then we have 3 cracking gigs so if any of you don't know we are playing at the Tap on thursday, followed by the Hazlitt theatre on friday and the Flowerpot on friday. Would be great to see some of you there :-)
Will keep you updated and hopefully you'l be seeing some new tracks on here sometime soon.
The Lovedays x
New Tracks Recorded
(posted by ben on 27-10-2007)
Hi Everyone, been a while since we last posted. Been very busy in the studio with the fantastic Mr Jim Riley at Ranscombe. we've also been gigging quite a bit and it seems to be getting better gig by gig! :-) Should have all the new tracks up in the not too distant future and will also be going back to the studio in november and december to record a few more new ones. Keep checking for gig updates and hopefully see you all soon :-)
Take Care
The Lovedays x
NEW EP RELEASE NEWS - NEW BAND NAME AND LINE-UP
(posted by ben on 23-08-2007)
We, The Lovedays, will release our debut EP, "When The Lights Went Out" on the 14th September.
It features 4 songs written and produced by Ben Jones, formerly of Carters England.
The line-up is completed by Jason Crispe on guitar, Ned Wombwell on Bass and Samuel Jacques on Drums
More noodling will follow soon...
NEW EP UPDATE!
(posted by ben on 11-07-2007)
Hello hello...
We will be having a major revamp here very soon, with lots of news regarding the band etc.
The new EP will be recorded at the beginning of AUGUST with Jim Riley engineering, very excited to be working with Jim, who has engineered some great recordings by Touriste and UPCDOWNC to name but two...
more news soon
Ben