25 November 2001

After the phenomenal success of Alpine superband "Superfly" (seen at the Natives Ski Show Workers Party) the team that brought them to the Alps, GIGZ Management, are this year planning to introduce several new bands to the Alps this winter.

After scouring the land for talent over the last seven months and sitting through endless hours of 'absolute crap', Gigz recently updated us on the five acts that are going to be rockin' venues in Meribel, Courchevel, La Tania, Val d'Isere and Chamonix this season:

"The Noize"; are an energetic, funky Edinburgh based band playing mainly in Mark Warner venues (Le Pub Meribel, Le Rond Point - Meribel, The Moris - Val d'isere) as well as the Ski Lodge in La Tania and The Red Hot Saloon in Les Arcs. Watch out for Ed on Bass, Jack on Keyboards, William Ivitsky on drums and our man with the tan, Christian on vocals and
guitar.

"Cheap Skate", as Alan Partridge might put it, "will rock the shit out of ya". This seriously tight Brighton based 4 piece have a great upbeat dance/disco set that's goin' to go off. The line up features Neil on vocals/guitar, Wes on bass, Langer Dan Moore on keys, and Ross on drums. Check them out at Le Pub Meribel, Le Rond Point, The Moris, The Hotel La Verseaux in Brides Les Bains and the Red Hot Saloon. And laydeez, yes, they're all gorgeous...

"Soma Central" This Swindon based 5 piece outfit are fantastic. The vocalist, Chantelle, has an incredible voice which with their fat sound and great dance set makes them unmissable. First gig in Dicks in Meribel on Jan 3. Featuring: Douglas Jones on drums, Nathaniel Yelverton on guitar, Alex Yeoman on bass, Laurie French on percussion/ vocals and Chantelle Pike on guitar and vocals. They'll be playing for the season at Dicks in Val d'isere, Chamonix and Meribel, La Tsaretta in Les Allues, Le Pub Meribel,and El Ponchos in Meribel.

"Strum" are seriously good duo with a huge repertoire of up beat and chilled out tunes. Featuring on acoustic/electric guitar, bass and vocals Darren Gallagher (a sound Dublin man) and Dan Tagg. The lads are playing mainly in The Tavern Meribel, Pizza Express Meribel, Restaurant La Tavern Meribel, Le Castors and also in El Ponchos.

"Face Plant" Featuring Kevin Jeremiah (from Superfly!) and Owen Roberts on
acoustic/electric/bass guitars and vocals are fresh from recording and rehearsing their set in London and are mad keen to kick things off in Val. Renowned for their great harmonies and tight playing, they are a great duo that you can catch at Dicks in Val d'isere and Meribel and at The Pacific bar in Val.

And for those devastated with the news that "Superfly" are not coming out this season....don't despair. Gigz have persuaded the boys out of semi retirement to play for two weeks only (20 Dec - 2 Jan). Keep your eyes peeled on Natives for their dates and venues!

For anyone who would like further information about booking any of these bands this winter or for future events please contact:

Dave Jordan
GIGZ Management
24 Whichelo Place
Brighton
BN2 9XF

T: 01273686760
M (UK): 07811453293
M (France): 06 76 53 55 16
email: davejordan1@hotmail.com

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