You can't stop the march of progress...
Spurred on by communications with various ex-band members and their subsequent input into the site, we have created a "news" page, allowing us to show you at a glance any news or recent site updates.
Latest news articles:
NEW PURPLE VIDEO
Posted 11th October 2011 | Permalink
There's a new video available for Dandelion King available over on the Pledge site.
It's been assembled by Craig Duncan using live footage from the 2010 London Academy gig. Maybe you are in it?
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/6837
The video is an exclusive update for pledgers only, so you'll need to sign in or pledge to access it.
MVs xxxx
It's been assembled by Craig Duncan using live footage from the 2010 London Academy gig. Maybe you are in it?
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/6837
The video is an exclusive update for pledgers only, so you'll need to sign in or pledge to access it.
MVs xxxx
WHERE WERE YOU? LEEDS MUSIC HISTORY EXHIBITION
Posted 15th August 2011 | Permalink
We understand the following exhibition, which is currently on in Leeds, has several items of interest belonging to The March Violets, The Sisters of Mercy and Salvation, in addition to lots more bits and bobs from other Leeds bands.
Go see it while you can!
Where Were You? Leeds Music History Exhibition
Leeds Town Hall Crypt (downstairs, under the Hall, enter via the side entrance)
Preview: Thursday 11th August 2011 5pm to 7pm with performance from Gary Stewart
Exhibition opening times: Friday 12th August 2011 to Saturday 27th August 2011. 9am to 5pm every day except Sundays.
Fundraiser gig Friday 19th August at the Brudenell Social Club, all Leeds bands including covers of Leeds songs. Featuring members of Pale Saints, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Three Johns and other familiar faces from the Leeds scene.
This exhibition celebrates the music culture of Leeds through a unique collection of memorabilia, records, programmes, posters, t-shirts, instruments, awards and artworks that tell some of the stories of the Leeds music scene over the last sixty years. It's been put together in true DIY spirit that fans of the Leeds scene will recognise, and aims to make some noise about the great music that is made and played in Leeds. We have been overwhelmed at the generosity of fans, promoters and musicians that have sent their memorabilia from the far flung corners of the globe - there are some real treasures here. Come and have a look and share your memories of great Leeds bands, gigs and venues. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this collection of stuff - don't miss it!
Website:
http://www.leedsmusichistory.org
Facebook event for the exhibtion:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155393497873302
Facebook event for the fundraiser gig:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261413050536465
Article on Leeds Music Scene:
http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15138/
Go see it while you can!
Where Were You? Leeds Music History Exhibition
Leeds Town Hall Crypt (downstairs, under the Hall, enter via the side entrance)
Preview: Thursday 11th August 2011 5pm to 7pm with performance from Gary Stewart
Exhibition opening times: Friday 12th August 2011 to Saturday 27th August 2011. 9am to 5pm every day except Sundays.
Fundraiser gig Friday 19th August at the Brudenell Social Club, all Leeds bands including covers of Leeds songs. Featuring members of Pale Saints, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Three Johns and other familiar faces from the Leeds scene.
This exhibition celebrates the music culture of Leeds through a unique collection of memorabilia, records, programmes, posters, t-shirts, instruments, awards and artworks that tell some of the stories of the Leeds music scene over the last sixty years. It's been put together in true DIY spirit that fans of the Leeds scene will recognise, and aims to make some noise about the great music that is made and played in Leeds. We have been overwhelmed at the generosity of fans, promoters and musicians that have sent their memorabilia from the far flung corners of the globe - there are some real treasures here. Come and have a look and share your memories of great Leeds bands, gigs and venues. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this collection of stuff - don't miss it!
Website:
http://www.leedsmusichistory.org
Facebook event for the exhibtion:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155393497873302
Facebook event for the fundraiser gig:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261413050536465
Article on Leeds Music Scene:
http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15138/
THANK YOU
Posted 05th August 2011 | Permalink
Just wanted to say thank you to those of you who came along to some of the dates we played last month. It was lovely to put faces to some of the names.
Now it is back to working on the LP, and creating a classic!
Cheers xxxx
The March Violets
Now it is back to working on the LP, and creating a classic!
Cheers xxxx
The March Violets
LOVE WILL KILL YOU - AVAILABLE TO BUY
Posted 02nd August 2011 | Permalink
The new "Love Will Kill You" EP is now available to buy via our good friends at MusicNonStop.co.uk for the princely sum of five and half english pounds.
http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/product-v ... ctid=24635
BUY NOW
More info about the new Love Will Kill You EP
http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/product-v ... ctid=24635
BUY NOW
More info about the new Love Will Kill You EP
LOVE WILL KILL YOU - AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
Posted 20th July 2011 | Permalink
The new "Love Will Kill You" EP is now available to download for free via the PledgeMusic site
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/5430
More info about the new Love Will Kill You EP
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/5430
More info about the new Love Will Kill You EP
VIOLETS VOTED "RECORD OF THE WEEK" ON BBC 6 MUSIC
Posted 18th July 2011 | Permalink
The March Violets' "Love Will Kill You" EP is record of the week on BBC 6 Music's breakfast show this morning. You can listen to it via iPlayer here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b012mz53
Approximately 48 minutes in.
Huge thanks to Andrew Collins!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b012mz53
Approximately 48 minutes in.
Huge thanks to Andrew Collins!
LIVE IN GLASGOW
Posted 14th July 2011 | Permalink
The March Violets - live in Glasgow
The Classic Grand
18 Jamaica Street
Glasgow
G1 4QD ( Map )
Saturday 16th July 2011 - Doors at 19:00
The last of the Little Punk Gigs
And yes... Fifteen Quid really does get you in to see The March Violets and the rather fabulous Luxury Stranger
plus a Badge
plus a Violets T-Shirt in a size of your choosing
plus an Aftershow Party
Also, we have discovered a large haul of Violets shirts from the crypt! INCLUDING A LOT OF GIRLY FIT SIZE SHIRTS..... will be bringing these to Glasgow and they will be available as an alternative to the tour shirt for those of you who have already been dedicated enough to come to the other gigs and already have one. They will be on sale too, so if you can't make it but have a friend going.......
The Classic Grand
18 Jamaica Street
Glasgow
G1 4QD ( Map )
Saturday 16th July 2011 - Doors at 19:00
The last of the Little Punk Gigs
And yes... Fifteen Quid really does get you in to see The March Violets and the rather fabulous Luxury Stranger
plus a Badge
plus a Violets T-Shirt in a size of your choosing
plus an Aftershow Party
Also, we have discovered a large haul of Violets shirts from the crypt! INCLUDING A LOT OF GIRLY FIT SIZE SHIRTS..... will be bringing these to Glasgow and they will be available as an alternative to the tour shirt for those of you who have already been dedicated enough to come to the other gigs and already have one. They will be on sale too, so if you can't make it but have a friend going.......
LOVE WILL KILL YOU
Posted 05th June 2011 | Permalink
Here's the artwork for the new EP and T-shirt.
We love it.
More info about the new Love Will Kill You EP
We love it.
More info about the new Love Will Kill You EP
LEEDS - AFTERSHOW PARTY HAS MOVED TO THE LIBRARY PUB
Posted 02nd June 2011 | Permalink
Here is a quick update from the band about the Leeds aftershow party:
"Rather than keep the aftershow at the Cockpit as we had originally planned we have decided to team up with the lovely people at Flock, one of Leeds finer and darker nights, to enable us to bring you a more private and groovy party with much better music, and more importantly with pub prices.
So, after the show, go diagonally across the square and get on a number 6 bus from J3 stand at the bus depot at Albion street, which will drop you directly outside The Library Pub just after the University. Easy! Or walk up to Albion Street and get a 1, 28 or 95, they go every 5 minutes. Someone will show you the way if you don't know, make a new friend!"
The gig itself remains at the Cockpit, doors at 7pm sharp.
Get there early to make sure you see the first ever show by "The Partly Faithful" featuring Ed Banshee (ex of Screaming Banshee Aircrew) on vocals. History in the making! Followed of course by the fantastic Mr Simon Hinkler, and then the MVs themselves.
See you at the gig - it's going to be a good one!
More information:
Flock - 10pm - 2am
The Library
229 Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 3AP
[Map]
"Rather than keep the aftershow at the Cockpit as we had originally planned we have decided to team up with the lovely people at Flock, one of Leeds finer and darker nights, to enable us to bring you a more private and groovy party with much better music, and more importantly with pub prices.
So, after the show, go diagonally across the square and get on a number 6 bus from J3 stand at the bus depot at Albion street, which will drop you directly outside The Library Pub just after the University. Easy! Or walk up to Albion Street and get a 1, 28 or 95, they go every 5 minutes. Someone will show you the way if you don't know, make a new friend!"
The gig itself remains at the Cockpit, doors at 7pm sharp.
Get there early to make sure you see the first ever show by "The Partly Faithful" featuring Ed Banshee (ex of Screaming Banshee Aircrew) on vocals. History in the making! Followed of course by the fantastic Mr Simon Hinkler, and then the MVs themselves.
See you at the gig - it's going to be a good one!
More information:
Flock - 10pm - 2am
The Library
229 Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 3AP
[Map]
LAST CALL FOR THE LEEDS GIG ON SATURDAY
Posted 01st June 2011 | Permalink
Tickets are 15 quid
You get into a rocking gig with the Violets
- plus Very Special Guest Rock God Simon Hinkler
- plus Ed Banshee's new combo Partly Faithful's debut display
- an Aftershow Party with DJs and booze and everything
- a Violets T-shirt in the Size of your choice
- a Badge of limitedness
Tickets are 15 quid!
Tickets available from http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/themarchviolets.htm, Jumbo Records and Crash Records in Leeds, and probably the Cockpit.
on sale NOW
Age restriction 14+
Early Start, Bands off by 10.15, then party or home... your choice.
Conveniently...
Right Next to Leeds Train Station
Swinegate
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 4AG
0113 244 1573
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=214093788602467
ANOTHER PURPLE TRACK IS WINKING AT THE BRIM
Posted 26th May 2011 | Permalink
Yes indeedy, prepare your lovely selves for yet more Violet mayhem...
In contrast to the rather suave "Dandelion King", "A Little Punk Thing" is a somewhat rude and raucous comment on the state of things now and then.
Audio downloads of "A Little Punk Thing" and "Dandelion King" are currently available to pledgers:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/4736
In the meantime, here's a brief reminder that you can still pledge towards the fund:
The ongoing pledge
We're not just offering the CD or a download. There will be stuff that goes along with it, stuff that makes it more special than if it was picked up on fileshare, or streamed online. And don't forget, as a pledger you automatically get the download of the Album anyway, and you'll know that the money is going to contribute to us being able to continue making music.
We'll also be donating a percentage of the Pledge to three charities.
Think Global: Friends of The Earth, for we surely are.
Think Local: Cloth Cat, Leeds Music Charity, helping people improve their lives through music.
And finally, think ahead: the Macmillan Cancer Trust, from a survivor and her friends.
Thanks for reading and we'll see you very soon. Play Loud, Pledge Purple!
The March Violets
xx
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... ts#project
In contrast to the rather suave "Dandelion King", "A Little Punk Thing" is a somewhat rude and raucous comment on the state of things now and then.
Audio downloads of "A Little Punk Thing" and "Dandelion King" are currently available to pledgers:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/4736
In the meantime, here's a brief reminder that you can still pledge towards the fund:
The ongoing pledge
We're not just offering the CD or a download. There will be stuff that goes along with it, stuff that makes it more special than if it was picked up on fileshare, or streamed online. And don't forget, as a pledger you automatically get the download of the Album anyway, and you'll know that the money is going to contribute to us being able to continue making music.
We'll also be donating a percentage of the Pledge to three charities.
Think Global: Friends of The Earth, for we surely are.
Think Local: Cloth Cat, Leeds Music Charity, helping people improve their lives through music.
And finally, think ahead: the Macmillan Cancer Trust, from a survivor and her friends.
Thanks for reading and we'll see you very soon. Play Loud, Pledge Purple!
The March Violets
xx
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... ts#project
VIOLETS VIDEO NORWICH GIG
Posted 25th May 2011 | Permalink
Yep, we have arranged with a video company to do an HD video of this little shindig, so if you want to be in it... get a ticket, and actually, if you have already said you are coming and not bought yours yet, it's about time you did!
xxxx
MVs
March Violets Live in Norwich
Location: Arkwrights social club
Time: Monday, 06 June 2011 19:0
xxxx
MVs
March Violets Live in Norwich
Location: Arkwrights social club
Time: Monday, 06 June 2011 19:0
DANDELION KING VIDEO
Posted 23rd May 2011 | Permalink
Hi there,
If you remember we had a weird little "gigeo" last year where we filmed a video for the track "Dandelion King" and then did a gig, in a large old church.
Those who actually bravely turned up in the Scary November Snow will remember that the gig involved a bit of Psydwr, blowing up the PA, and accompanying Si to the bar while it was fixed. In other words, a memorable and typically Violets style happening.
We gave the track to pledgers a while ago, and have finally got the video that goes with it. So here it is. We hope you enjoy it. Especially if you are one of the "ghosts" in it, apologies to those who didn't make it to the finished cut, we'll try and get some out-takes up to show you in your full plumage!
We are sticking it on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFE2-XNk ... ideo_title
but you can also see it at the excellent http://www.AshTV.co.uk who made it.
http://www.ashtv.co.uk/ashtv/?id=51
Please spread it about.
xxxx
The March Violets
If you remember we had a weird little "gigeo" last year where we filmed a video for the track "Dandelion King" and then did a gig, in a large old church.
Those who actually bravely turned up in the Scary November Snow will remember that the gig involved a bit of Psydwr, blowing up the PA, and accompanying Si to the bar while it was fixed. In other words, a memorable and typically Violets style happening.
We gave the track to pledgers a while ago, and have finally got the video that goes with it. So here it is. We hope you enjoy it. Especially if you are one of the "ghosts" in it, apologies to those who didn't make it to the finished cut, we'll try and get some out-takes up to show you in your full plumage!
We are sticking it on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFE2-XNk ... ideo_title
but you can also see it at the excellent http://www.AshTV.co.uk who made it.
http://www.ashtv.co.uk/ashtv/?id=51
Please spread it about.
xxxx
The March Violets
SO.. FREE STUFF.. ANYONE FANCY A VIDEO?
Posted 18th May 2011 | Permalink
We should shortly be banging out a rather Glorious Video to you lovely Pledgerers... In which we stroll around in the court of the Dandelion King...
Stay tuned!
xxxx
Si Rosie Tom and wickle Jo
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/4606
Stay tuned!
xxxx
Si Rosie Tom and wickle Jo
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/4606
SI DENBIGH WRITING FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY
Posted 12th May 2011 | Permalink
The Violets' Si Denbigh is now writing for new alt.goth online magazine The Alternative Community.
You can read Si's "intro" piece by following the link below, where he remembers what it was to be a punk (back when the identity wasn't being sold off-the-peg, at least not by anyone other than Malcolm McClaren), briefly wonders where all the real rebels have gone, and finally concludes he could just be in the right place to connect with kindred freaks once more.
http://thealternativecommunity.com/my/1 ... ith-thumbs
Looking forward to reading more of his writings/ramblings in future.
You can read Si's "intro" piece by following the link below, where he remembers what it was to be a punk (back when the identity wasn't being sold off-the-peg, at least not by anyone other than Malcolm McClaren), briefly wonders where all the real rebels have gone, and finally concludes he could just be in the right place to connect with kindred freaks once more.
http://thealternativecommunity.com/my/1 ... ith-thumbs
Looking forward to reading more of his writings/ramblings in future.
NEW SONG: ROAD OF BONES
Posted 12th May 2011 | Permalink
The first of the new batch of songs is now available for download for those of you who pledged towards the album.
Road Of Bones
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... ts/updates
We're pleased to announce it is a groover. Yes indeed.
You can read the lyrics here
Road Of Bones
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... ts/updates
We're pleased to announce it is a groover. Yes indeed.
You can read the lyrics here
5 TRACK EP TO ACT AS ALBUM TASTER...
Posted 10th May 2011 | Permalink
We are releasing a 5 track EP called 'Love Will Kill You' in June.
We will be releasing the tracks to March Violets Pledgers for free over the next few weeks, and in fact giving a physical copy to them later on.
We will be doing a few dates this year:
Tickets to UK shows http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/themarchviolets.htm
And we will be releasing the March Violets' first proper LP later this year.
xxxx
Play Loud Play Purple
We will be releasing the tracks to March Violets Pledgers for free over the next few weeks, and in fact giving a physical copy to them later on.
We will be doing a few dates this year:
- Sat 4th June - Leeds Cockpit - with the Mission's Simon Hinkler
- Mon 6th June - Norwich Marquee - with Luxury Stranger (100 tickets only)
- Fri 10th June - Leipzig Germany WGT festival - headlining the Felsenkeller
- Sat 16th July - Glasgow Classic Grand - with Luxury Stranger
- Fri 22nd July - Waregem Belgium Shadow Play Festival
- Sun 24th July - York DV8 Festival (Headlining) - with Anne Marie Hurst etc
Tickets to UK shows http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/themarchviolets.htm
And we will be releasing the March Violets' first proper LP later this year.
xxxx
Play Loud Play Purple
UK WARM-UP GIGS ANNOUNCED
Posted 12th April 2011 | Permalink
UK warm-up gigs for 2011:
- Leeds Cockpit, Saturday June 4 - support to be confirmed
- Norwich Marquee, Monday June 6 (Please note: there are only 100 tickets available), Luxury Stranger to support
- Glasgow Classic Grand, Saturday July 16 - Luxury Stranger to support
Festival dates:
- Headlining the Felsenkeller stage at the 20th Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig on Friday June 10
- Shadowplay Festival in Waregem, Belgium on Friday July 22nd
- Headlining DV8 festival in York on Sunday July 24
Tickets:
04.06.11 Leeds (UK) The Cockpit http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk
06.06.11 Norwich (UK) @The Marquee http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk
10.06.11 Leipzig (Ger) WGT 2011 http://www.wave-gotik-treffen.de
16.07.11 Glasgow (UK) Classic Grand http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk
22.07.11 Waregem (Belg) Shadowplay Festival http://www.shadowplayfestival.be
24.07.11 York (UK) DV8 Festival http://www.dv8fest.com
The really good news is that your £15 ticket for one of the UK warm-up gigs in Leeds, Norwich or Glasgow gets you a free Violets T-Shirt in your size, a badge and entry to an aftershow party.
Those £15 tickets that come with the free goodies, will be on sale from April 13th on a first come first served basis, available via http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/ from 13.00hrs.
- Leeds Cockpit, Saturday June 4 - support to be confirmed
- Norwich Marquee, Monday June 6 (Please note: there are only 100 tickets available), Luxury Stranger to support
- Glasgow Classic Grand, Saturday July 16 - Luxury Stranger to support
Festival dates:
- Headlining the Felsenkeller stage at the 20th Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig on Friday June 10
- Shadowplay Festival in Waregem, Belgium on Friday July 22nd
- Headlining DV8 festival in York on Sunday July 24
Tickets:
04.06.11 Leeds (UK) The Cockpit http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk
06.06.11 Norwich (UK) @The Marquee http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk
10.06.11 Leipzig (Ger) WGT 2011 http://www.wave-gotik-treffen.de
16.07.11 Glasgow (UK) Classic Grand http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk
22.07.11 Waregem (Belg) Shadowplay Festival http://www.shadowplayfestival.be
24.07.11 York (UK) DV8 Festival http://www.dv8fest.com
The really good news is that your £15 ticket for one of the UK warm-up gigs in Leeds, Norwich or Glasgow gets you a free Violets T-Shirt in your size, a badge and entry to an aftershow party.
Those £15 tickets that come with the free goodies, will be on sale from April 13th on a first come first served basis, available via http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/ from 13.00hrs.
OFFICIAL MV MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Posted 04th April 2011 | Permalink
You can now buy March Violets t-shirts, caps, hoodies and stuff online via their online store:
http://www.freewebstore.org/march-viole ... eid=525325
Get yer violet on.
http://www.freewebstore.org/march-viole ... eid=525325
Get yer violet on.
MARCH VIOLETS TO HEADLINE DV8FEST
Posted 30th March 2011 | Permalink
What: The UK's Best Alternative Music Festival
When: 21st - 24th July 2011
Where: York
Who else is playing?
This years line-up offers some amazing treats including the legends of the batcave, SPECIMEN, kings of electro, UTAH SAINTS, the masters of rockabilly, VINCE RAY & THE BONESHAKERS as well as special guests UK DECAY.
Joining them we have NOSFERATU, ANNE-MARIE HURST, DEVILISH PRESLEY, UNINVITED GUEST, DEVIANT UK, SIGUE SIGUE SPUTNIK ELECTRONIC, UBERBYTE, DEVILISH PRESLEY, PINK HEARSE, RHOMBUS, LUXURY STRANGER, EUREKA MACHINES, IN ISOLATION, DYONISIS, NO TEARS, ALICE MOVING UNDER SKIES, GLOBAL CITIZEN, RESIST, LAST JULY, as well as the very special reunion of 13 CANDLES, MANDR01D and THE FINGER PUPPETS and the debut performance of VINDICARE
The March Violets are playing on Sunday 24th July at The Duchess, York [Venue Info]
More info & tickets from http://www.dv8fest.com/
ALBUM UPDATE AND WGT DETAILS
Posted 15th February 2011 | Permalink
Hi there,
Apologies for the lack of contact, have been incredibly busy with song writing and other bits of life that kind of get in the way.
Anyway, we now have some rather excellent new songs that are being prodded into shape and given a good going over.
"Eom Draca Albion" is an epic with Old English lyrics, that starts at 60BPM and builds.... a lot.
The Sea Shanty, provisionally entitled "Barbary Coast" has become a bit of a stomper. And we have finally got "We Are All Gods" down and it is rather hypnotic and features some trippy violin from Jo Violet. The Title track to the Album (soon to be revealed) is classic Violets and should be a big one. We have a smorgasboard of Punky stuff, with "Ape-x" and another as yet unnamed ditty and some twisteddiscodancefloor stuff with "Discoboy Must Die" among others.
I'm just about to do a little birthday jaunt with the Sisters, and will try and use my downtime between partying to get these t-shirt designs finished.
And some of you may have noticed we have confirmed to play at WGT [Wave-Gotik-Treffen - Leipzig Germany]. We are headlining the Felsenkeller on the Friday. Should be fun!
Much post Valentine love to you all
Si
From: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/3427
Apologies for the lack of contact, have been incredibly busy with song writing and other bits of life that kind of get in the way.
Anyway, we now have some rather excellent new songs that are being prodded into shape and given a good going over.
"Eom Draca Albion" is an epic with Old English lyrics, that starts at 60BPM and builds.... a lot.
The Sea Shanty, provisionally entitled "Barbary Coast" has become a bit of a stomper. And we have finally got "We Are All Gods" down and it is rather hypnotic and features some trippy violin from Jo Violet. The Title track to the Album (soon to be revealed) is classic Violets and should be a big one. We have a smorgasboard of Punky stuff, with "Ape-x" and another as yet unnamed ditty and some twisteddiscodancefloor stuff with "Discoboy Must Die" among others.
I'm just about to do a little birthday jaunt with the Sisters, and will try and use my downtime between partying to get these t-shirt designs finished.
And some of you may have noticed we have confirmed to play at WGT [Wave-Gotik-Treffen - Leipzig Germany]. We are headlining the Felsenkeller on the Friday. Should be fun!
Much post Valentine love to you all
Si
From: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/the ... dates/3427
ALBUM PLEDGE TARGET REACHED!
Posted 19th January 2011 | Permalink
Huge Purple Thanks and Many of them from The March Violets to All who pledged!!!
We have indeed hit our target and can now get on with the hearty endeavour of constructing an exciting new album. And we must really thank you all for this opportunity to do it our way. You have proved that the independent spirit can survive.
Hopefully the pledging will continue, allowing us to make this album even better, with videos, promotion and above all, some gigs.
And don't forget, as things progress, we will be posting exclusive demos and stuff for pledgers.
Thanks Again
You are Highly Groovy
xxxx
Si Rosie Tom and Jo
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
We have indeed hit our target and can now get on with the hearty endeavour of constructing an exciting new album. And we must really thank you all for this opportunity to do it our way. You have proved that the independent spirit can survive.
Hopefully the pledging will continue, allowing us to make this album even better, with videos, promotion and above all, some gigs.
And don't forget, as things progress, we will be posting exclusive demos and stuff for pledgers.
Thanks Again
You are Highly Groovy
xxxx
Si Rosie Tom and Jo
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
WE ARE 94% THERE! HOORAH!!
Posted 17th January 2011 | Permalink
Thanks to all your help, we are within touching distance of our target! Please keep on persuading your friends to Pledge Purple.
Many Thanks
The March Violets
xxxx
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Many Thanks
The March Violets
xxxx
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
NEW STUFF ON THE VIOLETS PLEDGE SITE
Posted 14th January 2011 | Permalink
New stuff on the Violets Pledge site: 2 Special Purple VIP AAA tickets to DV8 2011 in York, courtesy of Mr Chris Sherrington-Very-Nice-Man
Or you could always get one of the 3 'something Si doesn't want' that are left, or a Kiss from Rosie... there's bound to be something you'd fancy... go see:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Or you could always get one of the 3 'something Si doesn't want' that are left, or a Kiss from Rosie... there's bound to be something you'd fancy... go see:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
PLEDGES, T-SHIRTS, ETC
Posted 13th January 2011 | Permalink
The pledge is now up to 89%, and with just 17 days left we're asking everyone to get behind the final push!
Here's the most recent pledge update:
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Here's the most recent pledge update:
Si wrote:
Hi there
And Thanks for getting us up to 80% of the target, it is fantastic.
We just need another push, so please ask your friends to join you and pledge… If each of you persuades just one person to pledge we will go well over the target…Pick one friend and get personal!
I must apologise for not having got the t-shirt designs up, and thank you for taking them on faith… they will be good. But because I have been so slack, I think we will be very flexible about the designs, and allow anyone who has pledged for one to swap, even after we hit the target. So I will post a selection of designs at some point and you can decide exactly which one(s) you want. I always think it’s the antici…………….pation that is the fun. Thanks again.
And we are bashing away on new songs, sorry… crafting away, and they are pretty damn good. [top secret bit of info removed - for pledger's eyes only!]
Cheers
Si
And Thanks for getting us up to 80% of the target, it is fantastic.
We just need another push, so please ask your friends to join you and pledge… If each of you persuades just one person to pledge we will go well over the target…Pick one friend and get personal!
I must apologise for not having got the t-shirt designs up, and thank you for taking them on faith… they will be good. But because I have been so slack, I think we will be very flexible about the designs, and allow anyone who has pledged for one to swap, even after we hit the target. So I will post a selection of designs at some point and you can decide exactly which one(s) you want. I always think it’s the antici…………….pation that is the fun. Thanks again.
And we are bashing away on new songs, sorry… crafting away, and they are pretty damn good. [top secret bit of info removed - for pledger's eyes only!]
Cheers
Si
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
NEW MARCH VIOLETS ALBUM FOR 2011 - PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT
Posted 01st December 2010 | Permalink
Just re-posting this: 
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Here is how this works. We have set a target. We will be releasing the album on our own label and this is the money we feel we need in order to do it justice. It will go on recording and mastering the album so that it sounds as good as it can, and then marketing so that it goes as far as it can. It will also help to get us back out onto the road so that we can play it to you around the world.
Take a look at the list on the right hand side of the screen and decide how you would like to get involved with the project and make some pledges.
No money exchanges hands until our target is reached. Simple.
Those of you who pledge will basically be investing in the album, so to make sure you know what you’ve paid for we’ll post ‘pledgers-only’ updates and videos in the ‘Pledgers Only Page’ – our own little site on Pledge – you’ll be able to keep up to date with what’s going on. Demos, rough mixes, videos, blogs and anything else we think you’ll like. We want to do this in a collaborative fashion and really bring you in on the project in a way that just wasn’t possible in the 80’s.
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Here is how this works. We have set a target. We will be releasing the album on our own label and this is the money we feel we need in order to do it justice. It will go on recording and mastering the album so that it sounds as good as it can, and then marketing so that it goes as far as it can. It will also help to get us back out onto the road so that we can play it to you around the world.
Take a look at the list on the right hand side of the screen and decide how you would like to get involved with the project and make some pledges.
No money exchanges hands until our target is reached. Simple.
Those of you who pledge will basically be investing in the album, so to make sure you know what you’ve paid for we’ll post ‘pledgers-only’ updates and videos in the ‘Pledgers Only Page’ – our own little site on Pledge – you’ll be able to keep up to date with what’s going on. Demos, rough mixes, videos, blogs and anything else we think you’ll like. We want to do this in a collaborative fashion and really bring you in on the project in a way that just wasn’t possible in the 80’s.
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
BREAKING NEWS - LEEDS GIGEO ON 25TH NOV
Posted 16th November 2010 | Permalink
Breaking news - Leeds gigeo on 25th Nov
The March Violets are playing a semi-secret gigeo (a combined gig and video shoot, apparently) in Leeds on the 25th November 2010
There's a Facebook event set up here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175438835806829
The Court of The Dandelion King
We'd love people to dress up for this: Elvis, Spacemen, Cyber Vampyres, Edwardian, Goth etc. The Court of the dandelion King stretches to the 22nd century!!
There will be a bar (maybe even PSYDWR!) and there's a curry house round the corner.
5 quid for pledgers / 10 quid for non pledgers
25 November
19:30 - 22:30
Left Bank Leeds
Cardigan Road
Leeds
United Kingdom
LS6 1LJ (Details and map)
The March Violets are playing a semi-secret gigeo (a combined gig and video shoot, apparently) in Leeds on the 25th November 2010
There's a Facebook event set up here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175438835806829
The Court of The Dandelion King
We'd love people to dress up for this: Elvis, Spacemen, Cyber Vampyres, Edwardian, Goth etc. The Court of the dandelion King stretches to the 22nd century!!
There will be a bar (maybe even PSYDWR!) and there's a curry house round the corner.
5 quid for pledgers / 10 quid for non pledgers
25 November
19:30 - 22:30
Left Bank Leeds
Cardigan Road
Leeds
United Kingdom
LS6 1LJ (Details and map)
PHOTOS FROM THE O2 GIG
Posted 16th November 2010 | Permalink
Lots and lots and lots of photos from the O2 gig appearing on Facebook.
Here's a few...
John's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... 8505533248
Tim's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3 ... =668080599
Brian 's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4 ... 0677403145
Glenn's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4 ... 1629541313
You may need to be logged in to Facebook to view them, depending on each photographer's privacy settings.
Thanks to everyone who took those.
Here's a few...
John's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... 8505533248
Tim's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3 ... =668080599
Brian 's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4 ... 0677403145
Glenn's photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4 ... 1629541313
You may need to be logged in to Facebook to view them, depending on each photographer's privacy settings.
Thanks to everyone who took those.
RADIANT BOYS - VIDEO FROM SATURDAY'S O2 GIG
Posted 15th November 2010 | Permalink
I'm sure there's going to plenty of this kind of footage coming out over the next week or so, but thanks to YouTube member epidemic271 for filming and uploading this clip so quickly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUa162BYLv0
Looking and sounding amazing.
There's lots more footage from epidemic271 here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/epidemic271
For those that couldn't make it, you missed a treat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUa162BYLv0
Looking and sounding amazing.
There's lots more footage from epidemic271 here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/epidemic271
For those that couldn't make it, you missed a treat.
SHOW TIMES FOR SATURDAY'S GIG
Posted 11th November 2010 | Permalink
Just reminding those of you who are coming to this Purple Event that we are on stage very early.
DOORS 6pm
ULTERIOR 7.15pm
MARCH VIOLETS 8.30PM
So be there early to avoid the Crush... Tickets are still available, though on the door you will have to pay cash.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR TICKETS, YOU SHOULD BRING PRINTOUTS OF ANY DOCUMENTS AND THE CARD YOU USED TO PAY TO THE BOXOFFICE.
And make sure you keep a ticket stub to use to get you into the Slimelight for free!
DOORS 6pm
ULTERIOR 7.15pm
MARCH VIOLETS 8.30PM
So be there early to avoid the Crush... Tickets are still available, though on the door you will have to pay cash.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR TICKETS, YOU SHOULD BRING PRINTOUTS OF ANY DOCUMENTS AND THE CARD YOU USED TO PAY TO THE BOXOFFICE.
And make sure you keep a ticket stub to use to get you into the Slimelight for free!
2010 PLEDGE T-SHIRTS
Posted 09th November 2010 | Permalink
Here's a sneak preview of a couple of t-shirt designs that are part of the album pledge project:
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
And don't forget the London gig this saturday (13th November):
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/news.html#id499
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
And don't forget the London gig this saturday (13th November):
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/news.html#id499
NEW MARCH VIOLETS ALBUM - PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT
Posted 01st November 2010 | Permalink
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Here is how this works. We have set a target. We will be releasing the album on our own label and this is the money we feel we need in order to do it justice. It will go on recording and mastering the album so that it sounds as good as it can, and then marketing so that it goes as far as it can. It will also help to get us back out onto the road so that we can play it to you around the world.
Take a look at the list on the right hand side of the screen and decide how you would like to get involved with the project and make some pledges.
No money exchanges hands until our target is reached. Simple.
Those of you who pledge will basically be investing in the album, so to make sure you know what you’ve paid for we’ll post ‘pledgers-only’ updates and videos in the ‘Pledgers Only Page’ – our own little site on Pledge – you’ll be able to keep up to date with what’s going on. Demos, rough mixes, videos, blogs and anything else we think you’ll like. We want to do this in a collaborative fashion and really bring you in on the project in a way that just wasn’t possible in the 80’s.
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
Here is how this works. We have set a target. We will be releasing the album on our own label and this is the money we feel we need in order to do it justice. It will go on recording and mastering the album so that it sounds as good as it can, and then marketing so that it goes as far as it can. It will also help to get us back out onto the road so that we can play it to you around the world.
Take a look at the list on the right hand side of the screen and decide how you would like to get involved with the project and make some pledges.
No money exchanges hands until our target is reached. Simple.
Those of you who pledge will basically be investing in the album, so to make sure you know what you’ve paid for we’ll post ‘pledgers-only’ updates and videos in the ‘Pledgers Only Page’ – our own little site on Pledge – you’ll be able to keep up to date with what’s going on. Demos, rough mixes, videos, blogs and anything else we think you’ll like. We want to do this in a collaborative fashion and really bring you in on the project in a way that just wasn’t possible in the 80’s.
Make a pledge:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/themarchviolets
LAUNCH OF PLEDGE FOR MARCH VIOLETS NEW ALBUM
Posted 29th October 2010 | Permalink
The 1st of November.
We have talked about it for a while and have finally decided to record a new Album, and we need your help.
We will be working with Pledge Music to raise the finances we need to record and launch this new LP next year. This way is as close as we can find to the independent way we did things back in the 80s, only this time you get to be involved.
There will be lots of interesting things that you can Pledge for, this involves a promise to pay for some stuff when enough pledges have been made to reach our target. The most basic pledge is for the download of the LP, and everyone who makes ANY pledge will get a download. Pledges include a nicely twisted range of stuff, from limited edition T-shirts and signed and framed original 80s posters to Cider with Rosie and even the opportunity to be on the Album! If you pledge you will also have unique access to demos of the new songs and videos and the chance to really get involved.
We will also be bringing you a new Violets site at www.radiantlodge.com, the sprawling stately home of the March Violets. You will be able to become a Lodge Member and explore the weird environs of the Lodge.
Coming Soon!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166157016735619
We have talked about it for a while and have finally decided to record a new Album, and we need your help.
We will be working with Pledge Music to raise the finances we need to record and launch this new LP next year. This way is as close as we can find to the independent way we did things back in the 80s, only this time you get to be involved.
There will be lots of interesting things that you can Pledge for, this involves a promise to pay for some stuff when enough pledges have been made to reach our target. The most basic pledge is for the download of the LP, and everyone who makes ANY pledge will get a download. Pledges include a nicely twisted range of stuff, from limited edition T-shirts and signed and framed original 80s posters to Cider with Rosie and even the opportunity to be on the Album! If you pledge you will also have unique access to demos of the new songs and videos and the chance to really get involved.
We will also be bringing you a new Violets site at www.radiantlodge.com, the sprawling stately home of the March Violets. You will be able to become a Lodge Member and explore the weird environs of the Lodge.
Coming Soon!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166157016735619
MORE ACTIVITY...
Posted 28th October 2010 | Permalink
The Radiant Lodge is going to be the place to be for the next few days... Violet Newsflashes and other Nonsense, so dial it in and stay tuned... Or have a chat with Rosie in Whitby, seek that Temptress out, she doesn't Bite.... oh, errm.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
NEW ALBUM DETAILS COMING SOON...
Posted 27th October 2010 | Permalink
Si recently posted this announcement on Facebook:
Remember we asked you about a new Violets LP? We will be revealing a way of investing in the Album on November 1st...
More details can be found over at their Radiant Lodge Facebook group...
Remember we asked you about a new Violets LP? We will be revealing a way of investing in the Album on November 1st...
More details can be found over at their Radiant Lodge Facebook group...
VIOLET NEWSFLASH
Posted 07th October 2010 | Permalink
Back from the dead, the March Violets have reformed for a rare event.
Saturday 13th November at the 02 Islington Academy London, and then straight over the road to the Slimelight for a 3 floor purple Aftershow Party that goes on till 7.30am, and all for £15!
Featuring the original explosive line-up of the Violets, performing a selection of their classic tracks that are still rocking the darker dancefloors and made them a top ten Indie band back in the 80s (when Indie meant Independent). Expect Snakedance, Walk into the Sun, Crow Baby and some new material from the Brand New Album they are currently creating.
To make this a night to remember, The Violets have gathered a suitably chaotic mix of friends and Very Special Guests:
Support at the Academy will be Ulterior, described as Primal Scream meets the Stooges with a drum-machine.
And for The Aftershow Party, Sigue Sigue Sputnik will be getting their Love missile out! Faderhead will be catering to the more electroid. James Ray's Gangwar have agreed to reform and lurk in the darkness and the latest gothic new sensation from Leeds, Black Moth, will be dancing round the lights.
More Aural Pleasure will be provided by DJs Danny IV from Ladytron, Ashley Casselle (Global Underground/Wall of Sound/Paper Recordings), Dead Matty, Heartlander Quiff Boy and Grandmaster of the dark turntables Martin Oldgoth.
To lubricate the party spirit will be the launch of a brand new drink, PSYDWR, somewhat mental Welsh Cider with Wormwood (yep, the Absynthe stuff). The first pressing of the drink "Grooving in Green" will be released at the Aftershow Party in the Slimelight. This has to be a first.
For more details see
www.marchviolets.co.uk or
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106423339399815
Saturday 13th November at the 02 Islington Academy London, and then straight over the road to the Slimelight for a 3 floor purple Aftershow Party that goes on till 7.30am, and all for £15!
Featuring the original explosive line-up of the Violets, performing a selection of their classic tracks that are still rocking the darker dancefloors and made them a top ten Indie band back in the 80s (when Indie meant Independent). Expect Snakedance, Walk into the Sun, Crow Baby and some new material from the Brand New Album they are currently creating.
To make this a night to remember, The Violets have gathered a suitably chaotic mix of friends and Very Special Guests:
Support at the Academy will be Ulterior, described as Primal Scream meets the Stooges with a drum-machine.
And for The Aftershow Party, Sigue Sigue Sputnik will be getting their Love missile out! Faderhead will be catering to the more electroid. James Ray's Gangwar have agreed to reform and lurk in the darkness and the latest gothic new sensation from Leeds, Black Moth, will be dancing round the lights.
More Aural Pleasure will be provided by DJs Danny IV from Ladytron, Ashley Casselle (Global Underground/Wall of Sound/Paper Recordings), Dead Matty, Heartlander Quiff Boy and Grandmaster of the dark turntables Martin Oldgoth.
To lubricate the party spirit will be the launch of a brand new drink, PSYDWR, somewhat mental Welsh Cider with Wormwood (yep, the Absynthe stuff). The first pressing of the drink "Grooving in Green" will be released at the Aftershow Party in the Slimelight. This has to be a first.
For more details see
www.marchviolets.co.uk or
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106423339399815
INTERVIEW WITH ROSIE GARLAND
Posted 15th September 2010 | Permalink
There's another Violets interview over on the Return To The East blog, this time with Rosie Garland.
http://avicusuk.blogspot.com/2010/09/13 ... sssss.html
As before, a great interview with some fascinating tidbits of info, gossip and Violets trivia.
http://avicusuk.blogspot.com/2010/09/13 ... sssss.html
As before, a great interview with some fascinating tidbits of info, gossip and Violets trivia.
NEW INTERVIEW WITH SIMON D
Posted 14th July 2010 | Permalink
There's a new interview with Simon D posted over on the Return To The East blog.
http://avicusuk.blogspot.com/2010/07/lu ... ts_13.html
It's a very entertaining read and contains some real insights into the Violets' origins, their original demise, and their plans for the future.
http://avicusuk.blogspot.com/2010/07/lu ... ts_13.html
It's a very entertaining read and contains some real insights into the Violets' origins, their original demise, and their plans for the future.
NOVEMBER 2010 GIG UPDATE
Posted 13th May 2010 | Permalink
NEWS JUST IN
From http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106423339399815
For those of you wondering what to do after the show in the Academy finishes. Fear not. Part 2 of the night is just around the corner, literally. All ticket holders are graciously invited to step into the Slimelight for a continuation of the Purpleness. There will be more guest artists performing live: Faderhead is already confirmed for the more Electroid amongst us, plus gothique karaoke horror, Vjay nonsense and drinkies. There will not be a raffle.
The O2 show starts at 6pm and finishes at 10pm. Free entry to the Slimelight for ticketed folks begins at 10pm and ends at midnight.
The Slimelight closes at 7.30am, perfect time to stagger back to the station for the ride home.
Major Thankyous and Respect to the Lovely Slimelight Crew for this.
Confirmed DJs Quiff Boy and Dead Matty
Tickets cost £15.00 and are on sale now from the venue or via Ticketweb.
Also… Join The Radiant Lodge on the link below to stay posted for more news about this event and our plans for recording the NEW ALBUM (!!) as we flesh them out…
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
From http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106423339399815
For those of you wondering what to do after the show in the Academy finishes. Fear not. Part 2 of the night is just around the corner, literally. All ticket holders are graciously invited to step into the Slimelight for a continuation of the Purpleness. There will be more guest artists performing live: Faderhead is already confirmed for the more Electroid amongst us, plus gothique karaoke horror, Vjay nonsense and drinkies. There will not be a raffle.
The O2 show starts at 6pm and finishes at 10pm. Free entry to the Slimelight for ticketed folks begins at 10pm and ends at midnight.
The Slimelight closes at 7.30am, perfect time to stagger back to the station for the ride home.
Major Thankyous and Respect to the Lovely Slimelight Crew for this.
Confirmed DJs Quiff Boy and Dead Matty
Tickets cost £15.00 and are on sale now from the venue or via Ticketweb.
Also… Join The Radiant Lodge on the link below to stay posted for more news about this event and our plans for recording the NEW ALBUM (!!) as we flesh them out…
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
MARCH VIOLETS 2010 GIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted 16th April 2010 | Permalink
So: We have confirmed a place and time for the next Violet Event.
London, Islington Academy, Saturday 13th November 2010.
We haven't decided which of our friends will be playing with us yet, but hopefully this one will be as much fun as the last reunion.
We will do our best to make it special, hope you can make it.
Lots of Love
The March Violets
--------------------
Stay tuned for more details, including news of a new album.
Oh yes
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
London, Islington Academy, Saturday 13th November 2010.
We haven't decided which of our friends will be playing with us yet, but hopefully this one will be as much fun as the last reunion.
We will do our best to make it special, hope you can make it.
Lots of Love
The March Violets
--------------------
Stay tuned for more details, including news of a new album.
Oh yes
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=363327265608
MARCH VIOLETS RADIO SESSIONS
Posted 04th April 2010 | Permalink
We've added a new section to the Discography detailing all known Radio Sessions the Violets' recorded.
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/discograp ... sions.html
Many thanks to Mark Turrell for the details
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/discograp ... sions.html
Many thanks to Mark Turrell for the details
JOHN HUGHES DIES AT 59
Posted 07th August 2009 | Permalink
The US film director and writer, John Hughes, who created some of the most famous comedies of the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 59.
The director died after a heart attack in New York, his spokeswoman said.
The March Violets contributed 2 songs to the soundtrack for Some Kind of Wonderful and also had a cameo role in the film.
Hughes' films captured the zeitgeist of a whole generation and he has a place in the heart of many a misunderstood 80s teenager.
More about John Hughes' death from the BBC News:
Breakfast Club creator dies at 59
Hughes' memorable film moments
Farewell John.
The director died after a heart attack in New York, his spokeswoman said.
Wikipedia wrote:
John Hughes, Jr. (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American film director, producer and writer. He made some of the most successful comedy films of the 1980s and 1990s, including National Lampoon's Vacation; Ferris Bueller's Day Off; Weird Science; The Breakfast Club; Some Kind of Wonderful; Sixteen Candles; Pretty in Pink; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Uncle Buck; Home Alone and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Original Wikipedia article here: http://is.gd/26FxW
The March Violets contributed 2 songs to the soundtrack for Some Kind of Wonderful and also had a cameo role in the film.
Hughes' films captured the zeitgeist of a whole generation and he has a place in the heart of many a misunderstood 80s teenager.
More about John Hughes' death from the BBC News:
Breakfast Club creator dies at 59
Hughes' memorable film moments
Farewell John.
MARCH VIOLETS ON SKY TV'S 'SKY PLAYER'
Posted 12th August 2008 | Permalink
well, kinda 
sky tv's "sky player" currently has the john hughes film some kind of wonderful available for download.
the movie still they have chosen for the film's download page is one of the violets' "live" nightclub scenes:
clicky
and in situ:
more info here:
http://quiffboy.com/2008/08/12/march-violets-on-sky-tv/
sky tv's "sky player" currently has the john hughes film some kind of wonderful available for download.
the movie still they have chosen for the film's download page is one of the violets' "live" nightclub scenes:
clicky
and in situ:
more info here:
http://quiffboy.com/2008/08/12/march-violets-on-sky-tv/
E-TICKETS AND PRE-ORDERED CDS
Posted 06th December 2007 | Permalink
Latest announcement from The March Violets:
We will be stopping selling E-tickets and pre-ordered CDs at midnight tonight.
Bit short notice I know but it's taking up a lot of time and we're pretty busy at the mo.
No need to panic if you haven't got a ticket yet. Tickets will continue to be on sale at the usual outlets and presumably on the door at the gig. CDs will be available in limited numbers at the merch stall, but when they are gone they are gone.
At about midnight the links to the e-ticket site will stop being valid.
We will be stopping selling E-tickets and pre-ordered CDs at midnight tonight.
Bit short notice I know but it's taking up a lot of time and we're pretty busy at the mo.
No need to panic if you haven't got a ticket yet. Tickets will continue to be on sale at the usual outlets and presumably on the door at the gig. CDs will be available in limited numbers at the merch stall, but when they are gone they are gone.
At about midnight the links to the e-ticket site will stop being valid.
UPLOADED FLYERS FOR THE 2007 HOMECOMING GIG
Posted 20th November 2007 | Permalink
Front and back scans of a postcard "flyer" for the 2007 Homecoming gig have been uploaded to the Image Gallery.
The back of the flyer has a promo for the "new release" (ltd to 1000).
Larger versions are also available by clicking on the thumbnails here:
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/imagegallery/flyers.php
The back of the flyer has a promo for the "new release" (ltd to 1000).
Larger versions are also available by clicking on the thumbnails here:
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/imagegallery/flyers.php
MARCHVIOLETS.CO.UK WEBSITE MAKEOVER
Posted 19th November 2007 | Permalink
I've finally managed to get rid of that horrible, clunky JavaScript drop-down navigation and replace it with a more streamlined, friendly (and Search Engine compatible) CSS-based alternative
The front page & news sections have now been merged into a blog-style front page, with the most recent articles appearing on the homepage while the older news drops back to the News Archive, where you can view the complete history of news posts.
That should hopefully make it easier to follow all the breaking March Violets info that seems to be around these days!
I've also upgraded the forum to the latest revision of the software, which is phpBB 2.0.22.
There are no huge changes to the site content as such, but I've added large versions of the 7" single sleeves in the Discography section (Hint: click on the sleeve thumbnails) and I've made some subtle tweaks to overall the design & layout that I've been meaning to do for ages, which should make the site generally easier on the eye.
See y'all in Leeds in a couple of weeks
The front page & news sections have now been merged into a blog-style front page, with the most recent articles appearing on the homepage while the older news drops back to the News Archive, where you can view the complete history of news posts.
That should hopefully make it easier to follow all the breaking March Violets info that seems to be around these days!
I've also upgraded the forum to the latest revision of the software, which is phpBB 2.0.22.
There are no huge changes to the site content as such, but I've added large versions of the 7" single sleeves in the Discography section (Hint: click on the sleeve thumbnails) and I've made some subtle tweaks to overall the design & layout that I've been meaning to do for ages, which should make the site generally easier on the eye.
See y'all in Leeds in a couple of weeks
NEW MV SONG - CUT DOWN PRETTY - MP3 AVAILABLE
Posted 16th November 2007 | Permalink
From www.myspace.com/officialmarchviolets :
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE HIGH QUALITY MP3 OF NEW TRACK 'CUT DOWN PRETTY' [Pre release]
Due to the high demand on our server could you please right click the link above and choose 'save target as' in order to download the file onto your computer. If you wish to distribute the track via a link, please only link to your downloaded file. Thank you!
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The track is available via their MySpace page and also via our site, to help conserve their bandwidth:
And here's another new photo:
Looking good, pop kids.
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE HIGH QUALITY MP3 OF NEW TRACK 'CUT DOWN PRETTY' [Pre release]
Due to the high demand on our server could you please right click the link above and choose 'save target as' in order to download the file onto your computer. If you wish to distribute the track via a link, please only link to your downloaded file. Thank you!
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The track is available via their MySpace page and also via our site, to help conserve their bandwidth:
And here's another new photo:
Looking good, pop kids.
RAFFLE TO BE DRAWN AT DECEMBER GIG
Posted 06th November 2007 | Permalink
...with some pretty special prizes!
From the band's official MySpace blog: clicky
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The Raffle:
If you buy a ticket to the see The March Violets Homecoming Gig you are automatically entered into our Raffle... might not sound very exciting, but the prizes are pretty good, especially as there are maximum 1000 tickets and each one can only be drawn once....
- 2 electric guitars
- 1 bass guitar
these are real ones, signed by the bands playing at the Show, and any other famous friends who might be at the gig. You can stick them on your wall, or even go and start your own band.... now there's a thought!
- Some genuine posters from the 1980's
- The first record by the March Violets.. Religious as Hell 7" EP on Merciful Release.
- A cuddly toy
- Some Violets T-shirts
- Another cuddly toy
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From the band's official MySpace blog: clicky
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The Raffle:
If you buy a ticket to the see The March Violets Homecoming Gig you are automatically entered into our Raffle... might not sound very exciting, but the prizes are pretty good, especially as there are maximum 1000 tickets and each one can only be drawn once....
- 2 electric guitars
- 1 bass guitar
these are real ones, signed by the bands playing at the Show, and any other famous friends who might be at the gig. You can stick them on your wall, or even go and start your own band.... now there's a thought!
- Some genuine posters from the 1980's
- The first record by the March Violets.. Religious as Hell 7" EP on Merciful Release.
- A cuddly toy
- Some Violets T-shirts
- Another cuddly toy
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ADDED REUNION INFO TO THE FRONT PAGE
Posted 02nd November 2007 | Permalink
I've added details of the reunion gig and the official 2007 t-shirt to the site's homepage.
It was already on the news page but this way it will get the gig details on google quicker (this site is the top result when you search for most phrases involving March and Violets)
Oh, and here's a nice piccy of The March Violets, 2007 stylee...
It was already on the news page but this way it will get the gig details on google quicker (this site is the top result when you search for most phrases involving March and Violets)
Oh, and here's a nice piccy of The March Violets, 2007 stylee...
MORE DETAILS OF THE REUNION GIG
Posted 30th October 2007 | Permalink
...and associated festivities:
Thanks to Heartland member bananacamel for that tip off
The aftershow DJs are from The Wendy House (Gilly, and possibly Glenn)
Official March Violets wrote:
THE MARCH VIOLETS - HOMECOMING -
ONE OFF SHOW - SAT 8TH DEC - 8PM -
After a two and a half decade hiatus, three original members of The March Violets have decided to get back to the source...
Si Denbigh, Rosie Garland and Tom Ashton are preparing a choice feast of classics and new material in order to serve it to you at Leeds Metropolitan University Union on Saturday the 8th of December.
There will be an exclusive cd of new material...only available to ticket buyers, some special guests and some special happenings and also an aftershow party licensed until 3am. We want to celebrate this and we want to do it with all our fans both old and new. Oh, and did we mention that the resulting mess will be filmed for possible future release? We just did.
Tickets will be on sale within the next 24 hours and we will send out an event invite to all our friends here, so keep an eye on your inbox. You will be able to buy tickets directly from this page...which will probably be the cheapest option and also from Leeds Met on their website and other local outlets tba.
Just one more thing for now...if you are female with long black hair and feeling particularly drunk/happy/silly/etc and happen to have a mobile phone with video capabilities [or even, gasp, a video camera] could you please film yourself headbanging to our new track, Long Black Hair. Just download the 45 second snippet of the track on our myspace player, film yourself or get a friend to and send us the results using the link below...the video will be shown at the gig when the band performs said track...mmmm...could be interesting.
x MV'S x
ONE OFF SHOW - SAT 8TH DEC - 8PM -
After a two and a half decade hiatus, three original members of The March Violets have decided to get back to the source...
Si Denbigh, Rosie Garland and Tom Ashton are preparing a choice feast of classics and new material in order to serve it to you at Leeds Metropolitan University Union on Saturday the 8th of December.
There will be an exclusive cd of new material...only available to ticket buyers, some special guests and some special happenings and also an aftershow party licensed until 3am. We want to celebrate this and we want to do it with all our fans both old and new. Oh, and did we mention that the resulting mess will be filmed for possible future release? We just did.
Tickets will be on sale within the next 24 hours and we will send out an event invite to all our friends here, so keep an eye on your inbox. You will be able to buy tickets directly from this page...which will probably be the cheapest option and also from Leeds Met on their website and other local outlets tba.
Just one more thing for now...if you are female with long black hair and feeling particularly drunk/happy/silly/etc and happen to have a mobile phone with video capabilities [or even, gasp, a video camera] could you please film yourself headbanging to our new track, Long Black Hair. Just download the 45 second snippet of the track on our myspace player, film yourself or get a friend to and send us the results using the link below...the video will be shown at the gig when the band performs said track...mmmm...could be interesting.
x MV'S x
Thanks to Heartland member bananacamel for that tip off
The aftershow DJs are from The Wendy House (Gilly, and possibly Glenn)
WOW! SOMEBODY'S BUSY!
Posted 25th October 2007 | Permalink
And now I've just spotted these 'live' videos on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TheMarchViolets
Keep on keeping on, boys and girls...
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TheMarchViolets
Keep on keeping on, boys and girls...
THE SMOKE AND LIGHTS ARE GROWING BRIGHT...
Posted 24th October 2007 | Permalink
More news on their MySpace site here:
The March Violets – Saturday December 8th 2007
On Saturday December 8th 2007 The March Violets play their first gig since the 1980s, featuring the original line-up of Si Denbigh, Rosie Garland and Tom Ashton.
We deliberately went for a Saturday to make it better for those of you who work or who are thinking of travelling. … see… we still love you!
• Tickets
Tickets will be available very soon.
There are 1000 tickets, no more. They will be initially be available via the Myspace page http://www.myspace.com/officialmarchviolets with other outlets to follow.
• Venue
Leeds Metropolitan University, (known as the Met)
Students' Union,
Calverly Street, Leeds, LS1 3HE
United Kingdom
www.lmusu.org.uk
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/visiting/inde ... findus.htm
[snip]
The fun never stops!
The March Violets – Saturday December 8th 2007
On Saturday December 8th 2007 The March Violets play their first gig since the 1980s, featuring the original line-up of Si Denbigh, Rosie Garland and Tom Ashton.
We deliberately went for a Saturday to make it better for those of you who work or who are thinking of travelling. … see… we still love you!
• Tickets
Tickets will be available very soon.
There are 1000 tickets, no more. They will be initially be available via the Myspace page http://www.myspace.com/officialmarchviolets with other outlets to follow.
• Venue
Leeds Metropolitan University, (known as the Met)
Students' Union,
Calverly Street, Leeds, LS1 3HE
United Kingdom
www.lmusu.org.uk
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/visiting/inde ... findus.htm
[snip]
The fun never stops!
THE CONTACTS SPARK AND THE SOUND EXPLODES...
Posted 24th October 2007 | Permalink
Well, the last few weeks has seen a furry of activity hasn't it? In case you missed it, here's the low down thus far:
1) The March Violets get an official MySpace site here:
http://www.myspace.com/officialmarchviolets
2) Rumours of a reunion gig surface..
3) These rumours are confirmed on their MySpace site, here
Saturday 8th December @ Leeds Metropolitan University
The lineup would appear to be Simon D, Tom & Rosie, plus an as-yet unnamed bass player.
4) A snippet of a new song appears on their MySpace page: Long Black Hair along with an appeal to send in clips of yourself shaking your hair to their song!
http://www.longblackhairvideo.marchviolets.us/
5) That's about all... so far! More info as and when it becomes available.
And breathe....
1) The March Violets get an official MySpace site here:
http://www.myspace.com/officialmarchviolets
2) Rumours of a reunion gig surface..
3) These rumours are confirmed on their MySpace site, here
Saturday 8th December @ Leeds Metropolitan University
The lineup would appear to be Simon D, Tom & Rosie, plus an as-yet unnamed bass player.
4) A snippet of a new song appears on their MySpace page: Long Black Hair along with an appeal to send in clips of yourself shaking your hair to their song!
http://www.longblackhairvideo.marchviolets.us/
5) That's about all... so far! More info as and when it becomes available.
And breathe....
SHORT INTERVIEW WITH LOZ
Posted 23rd February 2007 | Permalink
In response to a few Violets-related threads over on The Heartland Forums, Loz Elliott has kindly emailed us with answers to a few of the frequently asked questions surrounding the March Violets and their relationship with Merciful Release, The Sisters of Mercy, and Andrew Eldritch himself: More...
NEW PHOTOS AND SCANS FROM ROSIE
Posted 07th July 2005 | Permalink
I've finally gotten around to upoloading a handful of scans that Rosie sent a while ago. Apologies for the delay!! CLIPPINGS
They are all at the bottom of the page, and begin with "violets..."
They are all at the bottom of the page, and begin with "violets..."
TOM ASHTON'S MULTIVERSE SITE UPDATED
Posted 06th July 2005 | Permalink
"New site is uploaded. Added final mix of the Western Lullaby instrumental plus some mp3 previews that may be of interest to you March Violets fans out there. Also bunged in some of the press that the MULTIVERSE has received recently."
http://www.themultiverse.org/
http://www.themultiverse.org/
"SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL" SCREENGRABS
Posted 02nd July 2005 | Permalink
Uploaded 3 screengrabs of the Violets in the film "Some Kind Of Wonderful":
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/imagegallery/other.php
Many thanks to rob from www.SomeKindOfWonderful.org for providing those...
- Some Kind Of Wonderful 001
- Some Kind Of Wonderful 002
- Some Kind Of Wonderful 003
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/imagegallery/other.php
Many thanks to rob from www.SomeKindOfWonderful.org for providing those...
CHANGES TO THE NEWS PAGE
Posted 26th May 2005 | Permalink
Just a quick post to let you know that I've made a few changes ot the news page - http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/news.php - to tie it in more with the forum. Also, the URL of the RSS feed has changed to http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/rss.php - please update your browsers and feed readers accordingly.
NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON... HONEST
Posted 10th February 2005 | Permalink
Digging through some old emails last night we've realised there were quite a few photos that haven't been uploaded to the gallery yet. They're mainly autographed memorabilia, and we'll get onto it sometime next week. Apologies to anyone who has sent stuff in the last couple of months - it hasn't really disappeared into a black hole!
AND THEN THE REALLY OLD NEWS:
Before the introduction of the forum as a conveying means of news and information about site updates there was this list, preserved here for the sake of continuity and completeness (most recent entries are at the top):
SITE UPDATE: FORUM ADDED
Thu, 10 Feb 2005 02:27:28 GMT
You ask, we listen, we act. Which is how it should be. Several people have contacted us and have mentioned that it might be a good idea to create something that allows fans to meet, chat, ask each other questions, maybe even with input from ex-band members themselves. And so here it is: The Forum. Enjoy... Oh, and the keen eyed among you will have noticed that the Lyrics link in the menu at the top has moved to inside the Discography section. See March Violets Forum
INTERVIEW WITH TOM ASHTON IN THE LATEST EDITION OF "THE MICK"
Sun, 07 Nov 2004 20:00:36 GMT
An interview with Tom in issue #8 of Mick Mercer's e-magazine. Highlights include a plug for this website and this rather interesting comment:
Rosie, Loz and myself have been talking about the possibility of a reunion. We are all very much up for it. It would have to be the original line up with Simon though. Does anyone know where he is? Oh, what a catharsis if we could get out there and pick up where we left off in 1984... something to see I would think!
See The Mick
REMAINING NEW PHOTOS UPLOADED
Sat, 21 Aug 2004 23:20:36 GMT
The final batch of photos courtesy of Mr Ashton. To make it easier for you these all begin with "Simon...". See Image Gallery
EVEN MORE NEW PHOTOS UPLOADED
Mon, 09 Aug 2004 22:25:34 GMT
Another stack of photos courtesy of Mr Ashton (18 this time!) most of which seem to begin with "Cleo..." or "Lineup...". See Image Gallery
A FEW MORE NEW PHOTOS UPLOADED
Thur, 29 Jul 2004 01:21:18 GMT
A few more images uploaded to the Other Images section of the Image Gallery - band photos, live shots and a couple of photos from their appearence on the Saturday morning children's TV program "Saturday Superstore"!! Yes that is Keith Chegwin you can see. See Image Gallery
SEVERAL NEW PHOTOS AND IMAGES UPLOADED
Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:10:15 GMT
Several new images uploaded to all sections of the Image Gallery - band photos, artwork, reviews etc. See Image Gallery
TOM@SHTON@HOME - TOM ASHTON'S OLD MV SITE BACK ONLINE
Mon, 26 Jul 2004 22:32:12 GMT
Former-guitarist and founder member of The March Violets, Tom Ashton created this personal website in 2000, and it promised to be a great source of information, photographs and gossip. In 2001 Tom relocated to the States and began his new project The Multiverse (see below) and stopped working on his old site. He has kindly given us a copy of the March Violets section of his old site so we can host an archive here at MarchViolets.co.uk. See Tom@shton@Home
SMALL UPDATES TO THE BIOGRAPHY AND LINKS PAGES
Sun, 18 Jul 2004 11:57:12 GMT
A couple of small updates to the "Where Are They Now?" Biography page and to the "March Violets Links" page to bring them up-to-date with the information we have recently received from ex-band members. See MarchViolets.co.uk
CREATED AN RSS NEWS FEED FOR THE SITE
Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:10:12 GMT
An RSS news feed is now available. Point your RSS Readers at:
http://www.marchviolets.co.uk/news.rss
The same feed now powers this page, making our job much easier! See RSS News Feed
TOM ASHTON'S NEW WEBSITE IS UP
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:15:45 GMT
Not an update as such, more a post to let you know that Tom Ashton's latest project "The Multiverse" has a new website - TheMultiverse.org. You can download tracks and buy the first single, "M I S S I L E". We've paid the site a visit and have heard the new single and strongly suggest that you should all go and buy it. NOW! It's very, very good. Welcome back Tom. See TheMultiverse.org
ADDED ANOTHER TWO NEW IMAGES TO THE GALLERY
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 01:11:25 GMT
A live photo of Tom taken during a gig at the Danceteria, New York 1985, and a great shot of MV fan Craig McDowell's March Violets-inspired tattoo. Craig has asked about the source of that image:
"Anyone wants to drop me a line either fans or members of the Violets, I'd love to hear from you as I do have a question. What or who is behind the design I have on my leg?! Was it penned by someone in the band? Is there a "meaning" to the symbol? Any information you could give me would be great to know."
If anyone has more information for Craig, drop us an email at the usual address and we'll pass on the details. See Image Gallery
ADDED TWO NEW IMAGES TO THE GALLERY
Mon, 05 Jul 2004 18:04:15 GMT
Courtesy of Andy Tolson, we have a frame grab of The March Violets' the appearance in the 1987 John Hughes film Some Kind of Wonderful, and a snap shot from Los Angeles during the same time period. See Image Gallery
AMENDED DISCOGRAPHY INFORMATION FOR "TURN TO THE SKY"
Sun, 04 Jul 2004 21:35:55 GMT
Fixed a rather obvious (and very sloppy) error to reflect the correct personnel lineup for the recordings. Oops! See Discography
"WALK INTO THE SUN" STICKER - PT II
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 17:52:24 GMT
Managed to find a photo of the aforementioned sticker. See Discography
"WALK INTO THE SUN" STICKER - PT I
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:00:00 GMT
Added details about a sticker that came with limited quantities of the Walk Into The Sun 12" single. See Discography
ANDREW TOLSON GETS IN TOUCH
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:00:00 GMT
Andy has updated us on his whereabouts and offered to send some of his old photos for the site. See Where Are They Now?
CREATED THIS NEWS PAGE TO KEEP TRACK OF FUTURE UPDATES
Tue, 11 May 2004 22:00:00 GMT
See News & Updates
LAURENCE ELLIOT GETS IN TOUCH
Tue, 11 May 2004 20:00:00 GMT
Laurence has updated us on his whereabouts and offered to provide us with archive material for the site. See Where Are They Now?
ROSIE GARLAND GETS IN TOUCH
Mon, 10 May 2004 22:00:00 GMT
Rosie has updated us on her whereabouts and offered to provide us with archive material for the site. See Where Are They Now?
TOM ASHTON GETS IN TOUCH
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:00:00 GMT
Tom has updated us on his whereabouts and offered to provide us with archive material for the site. See Where Are They Now?
A RELATIVE OF TOM ASHTON GETS IN TOUCH
Sat, 25 Jan 2004 22:00:00 GMT
Tom's niece contacts us and offers to let Tom know about the site. See Where Are They Now?
