Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Twisted Wheel rock Whitehaven Civic Hall at the One Big Boof Festival 26/09/09

The One Big Boof Festival, headline act Twisted Wheel blew away the cobwebs of this quiet seaside town, with their now legendary passion and energy, delivery a blistering set that got the Whitehaven youth rocking.

Set List
'Lucy The Castle'
'Bad Candy'
'Racket'
'Shes a Weapon'
'One Night On The Street'
'Let Them Have It All'
'Circus'
'Turnaround'
'Strife'
'Bouncing Bomb'
'Whats Your Name'
'Smash It Up'
'You Stole The Sun'
'Oh What Have You Done'
'We Are Us' (full extended version)
(all pix and txt by jane)
Keeping in the ''oldies'' - 'Circus', 'Racket' and 'Smash It Up' to the public's delight, and the welcome return of 'Bouncing Bomb' was a highlight of this blistering set. The crowd once again showed their approval of the "new" reworked 'Turnaround' by going mental during the fabulous guitar solo, and with a fantastic extended version of 'We Are Us' it was the end to a perfect evening.
If you werent lucky enough to catch Twisted Wheel at Whitehaven, their headline tour starts in 4 days time, 1st October at Fibbers in York, then moves the next day to Oxford, then Derby. Check out all the dates on the side column on this page.
jane xx
Friday, 25 September 2009
Whitehaven News - Jonny looks forward to a top night in Whitehaven


Jonny Looks Forward To A Top Night In Whitehaven
By Andrew Clarke
TWISTED Wheel’s frontman Jonny Brown knows talent when he sees it.
Having supported the likes of Oasis, Paul Weller and Kasabian, Jonny and his band have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry.
And Jonny is looking forward to seeing the best that Whitehaven has to offer when Twisted Wheel headline what promises to be a memorable all-day event in town on Saturday.
“It’ll be good to see some of the local acts, to see who flicks the switch,” said Jonny.
“Detroit Social Club are also on the bill, who we’ve toured with before, so it will be good to catch up and see them play again. It should be a top night.”
Manchester band Twisted Wheel, made up of Jonny (vocals/lead guitar), Rick Lees (base guitar) and Adam Clarke (drums), have been earning quite a name for themselves since they formed three years ago.
Relentless gigging over that time, alongside some major headline acts, has seen their star rise and Jonny believes that the band are at their best in front of a live crowd.
“Our energy really comes across in our live shows,” he said. “I’d best describe our style as lively punk rock ‘n’ roll and fans always seem to be really responsive when we perform live.”
Drawing their influences from everyone from Bob Dylan and Lennon/McCartney to The Clash and Stiff Little Fingers, Twisted Wheel’s self-titled debut album was released in June, and produced the singles Lucy The Castle and We Are Us. A memorable summer for the band was capped off by a supporting slot alongside he legendary Oasis on what may turn out to be the Gallagher brothers’ final UK shows together.
“They were the biggest gigs Manchester has seen for over 10 years and they were a really big deal,” recalls Jonny. “Over three days at a huge venue (Heaton Park), it was a great experience and fans seemed to enjoy our sets. I think we managed to pick up a few new fans along the way.”
Saturday’s One Big Boof, in the Civic Hall, will be the biggest gig hosted by promoters The Mighty Boof and will last for 11 hours, with an after-show party in Gallachers.
Homegrown talent on the bill includes Burn the Negative, Roy Robson, Mazzoni, The Lucid Dream, I Am Spartacus and Gavin McKew.
Also appearing are Leeds outfit The Old Romantic Killer Band, while DJs Couch, Maud, Pavarotti, Marc Carrol and Glover will be spinning tunes between acts to give the crowds entertained.
Danny Maudling, from The Mighty Boof, said: “This is by far the best line up of bands West Cumbria has seen and we are pleased to be promoting such an event and hope to make this a yearly thing for the Boof.”
This is the first time that the music promoters have held an event that is open to all ages. Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and people aged 16 to 18 will need ID to gain entry.
Tickets cost £17 (£12 for under-14s) and are available from Whitehaven Civic Hall (01946 514960) and Contemporary, 16 King Street, Whitehaven (01946 590605). Doors open at 12.30pm, and the first band is on at 12.45pm.
Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
News & Star Twisted Wheel article - The Wheel Keeps Turning

Monday, 7 September 2009
Twisted Wheel at Jersey Live 5th & 6th September 2009 (by Jane)
'Lucy The Castle'
'Bad Candy'
'She's A Weapon'
'Let Them Have It All'
'Strife'
'Circus'
'You Stole The Sun'
'Oh What Have You Done'
'Turnaround'
'We Are Us'
A brilliant set once again, played with their unparralled determination and passion that delighted the Jersey crowd, many saying that they would be making to trip over to the mainland for Twisted Wheel's headline tour in October/November (details on the side bar of this stie)
The next time that you can catch Twisted Wheel play live is at the Whitehaven One Big Boof Festival on 26th September - details again are on the side bar... see you there...
Friday, 4 September 2009
Twisted Wheel reign supreme at The Monarch, Camden (NME Radio/Dr Martins) 03/09/09 (by Jane)
'Lucy The Castle'
'Bad Candy'
'She's A Weapon'
'One Night on The Street'
'Let Them Have It All'
'Strife'
'Circus'
'Smash It Up'
'Invention'
'You Stole The Sun'
'Oh What Have You Done'
'Turnaround'
'We Are Us'
'Racket'
When the lads played the opening chords to 'You Stole The Sun', the bouncers had to be called, as the Monarch could hardly contain the eager crowd. At one point Jonny asked the bouncers to leave the crowd alone as no one was doing any harm, with pushing and shoving, singing and jumping no one was gonna stop anyone, there was even a person (*cough*) who got on stage n' sung along. With the new arrangement of 'Turnaround' with its magnificent guitar solo still intact, it was drawing near to the end of the set.
Twisted Wheel really showed 'em how to rock tonight, and if you werent lucky enough to be there, hopefully you heard it all on the radio.
Dont forget, their headline tour starts on 1st October at Fibbers, York and goes all round the country, including Wales and Scotland - tickets available right now (use the links in the side bar on this site).. It will probably be your last chance to see the Wheel perform at such small venues as with tonights performance being a 'sell out', their popularity holds no bounds and will be playing in larger venues real soon - so please dont miss out on the chance of seeing THE best up n coming band around............ you have been warned...............xx
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