Black Bic Biro Support Franz Ferdinand

Black Biro were hand picked to support the mighty Franz Ferdinand (links to Shetland News) :-   

Uproarious Response to Franz Ferdinand

SHEETS of driving rain battered down outside Weisdale Hall in Shetland on Monday night, but inside no one cared as Scotland’s biggest band, Franz Ferdinand, were performing.

The group played two gigs within five hours, twice filling the 440 capacity venue, first at an alcohol free gig for the youngsters and later with a bar.

The chart toppers were ably supported by local band Black Bic Biro who consisted of Rueben Quinn (vocals and guitar) Jim Bevington (bass) and John Gair (drums).

They were chosen from a shortlist of local performers by Franz Ferdinand themselves and were highly praised on the night by members of a band that have toured the world, playing gigs to as many as 20,000 people, for the last three years.

BBB recently released an EP and had the full support of their home crowd, appearing on stage by launching a rainbow of different coloured glow sticks into those assembled. Read more here - Uproarious response to Franz Ferdinand

Band's Got the Whole Package

THE YOUNG Shetland band which has landed the sought-after slot supporting Franz Ferdinand at the islands' "gig of the year" is celebrating the occasion by releasing its first ever CD.

Black Bic Biro only learned this week that they had been asked to back Scotland's most successful rock group at Whiteness and Weisdale Hall, on the last night of their seven date Scottish tour, on 24 September.

The trio have been recording their debut EP for local BleatBeat Records over the past few months and plan to put all 100 copies up for sale on the day of the gig. read more here Band's got "the whole package"

BLACK BIC BIRO EP

Black Bic Biro's EP is now avaialable worldwide on iTunes

September 24th is going to be big day for local band Black Bic Biro. Not only are they going to be supporting Franz Ferdinand, but they are also launching their debut EP on BleatBeat Records.

To hear samples check out www.myspace.com/blacbicbiroband 

TWO NEW CDS FROM BLEATBEAT

"Bide a start wi' Me", a digitally re-mastered CD of the late Rhoda Bulter
reciting her poems in Shetland dialect will be available early December from
Bleatbeat Records, Shetland.

The original 1976 vinyl release, "Bide a start wi' Me" by Schulze MacLaren
Ltd, followed publication of Rhoda Bulter's first book of Shetland poetry.
Its re-release as a CD has been initiated by Rhoda's widower, Dennis Bulter
in collaboration with Bleatbeat Records.

The poetry and dialect writing of Rhoda Bulter (1929 - 1994) became well
known through publication of her writing in The New Shetlander and Shetland
Life magazines; her four poetry books, record and cassette; and her radio and
TV appearances. Her literary talent, combined with her personality and
knowledge of Shetland gained her respect internationally.   

Rhoda Bulter's writing was driven by her strong Christian faith, rich sense
of humour, and great passion for Shetland, its people, customs and native
tongue; and its landscape and nature. She wrote almost exclusively in
Shetland dialect, which she sought to promote and preserve to encourage
appreciation of Shetland culture and the values it represented. She has been
described as "one of Shetland's best loved poets", a "gifted writer", and
"one of the greatest champions of its dialect and culture".

 The Bulter family hopes that this re-release of "Bide a start wi' Me", 30
years since its original recording, will ensure Rhoda's poetry may continue
to be enjoyed, and that her passion for the dialect may be sustained. The
recorded poems are especially important so that the dialect can be heard, and
Rhoda's family hopes that further recordings will be released in the near
future. Re-publication of Rhoda's poetry books - "Shaela"; "A Nev Foo A
Coarn"; "Link-stanes"; and "Snyvveries" is being pursued, supplemented with
more of her poems, including some as yet unpublished.

Eddie Barclay has produced another fantastic mix of Shetland, folk and country tunes on his latest album 'Hamely Gaddererin'. Eddie is joined on the album by his daughter Maria and son Edward, along with Eunice Henderson, Gareth Crichton and Norma Hughson. The album is as the name suggests an electic mix of sounds recorded as they would be played 'in aboot da fire'. Without a doubt, this is the best Eddie album so far and should be appearing in a Santy sock near you soon.

MALACHY TALLACK'S NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP

The new album by singer/songwriter Malachy Tallack is now available in the Shop. Look out for sound samples soon.

BITUMEN RIVER EP AVAILABLE NOW

The superb new EP by Bitumen River is now available in the shop.  Bitumen River have recently returned from gigging in Aberdeen and they headlined at the legendary 13th Note in Glasgow

The lauch gig for the new Ellie single was a resounding success. Ellie and Andrew entertained a capacity crowd yet again and everybody went home happy. Many thanks to everybody to turned up. The single   is now available in the shop for £3.50.