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Cancer Research Rock Nite
Spartan, On The Level and Arsenal of Freedom played a charity fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research Stanley / Consett and raised a whopping £300 thanks to all the support that you showed for the event .We would have liked to raise more but the weather was not on our side, snow showers and heavy rain had an adverse effect on the numbers that ventured out on Saturday 5Th April. All the bands played their hearts out for the event and we would like to say a big thanks you to all who took part.
SPARTAN - March On
Kev and Gazza have signed up to take part in the 11 mile Derwent Walk to raise funds for the bands local charity Cancer Research Stanley / Consett. After they completed the gig on April 5Th( full details on the Blog ) they decided to give a bit more time to help raise more funds/awareness for the charity. If you wish to show your support by sponsoring either of the 'terrible two' they will have their forms with them at all forth coming gigs. Even if you can only afford to give them £1 that will make a big difference to the charity as all of those £1 add up to a big total.
SPARTAN - To support POWERAGE May 17th
We have just been asked to support local AC/DC tribute band POWERAGE at their gig on May 17th at Crook Town Football Club, we can't wait. It's gonna be a gig of MEGA proportions so don't forget to get along there for a night of Pure-rock-tainment.
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Mick has finally got his new kit, a metallic red
sparkle Dixon kit which he test drove on 5/1/08 at the flying horse,
he thinks it.s the dog's dandlers and can't wait to get it to the
next gig his drum solo was getting so long that the lads in Spartan
were worried they would not get to play any of the second set, but
we managed to tempt him off his kit to allow us to get on with the
second set.
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Well it’s that time of the
year when we all start to look back on what has been and look
forward to what’s to come in the New Year. All the lads in Spartan
have had a great year musically we have made and met new friends and
have enjoyed all of the places we have played over the busy nine
month period from when we started. We must say a real big thank you
to everyone who has made the effort to catch us live and it’s a real
buzz seeing some regular faces at every gig.
One of the highlights of the year must have been playing the 2 gigs
for Cancer Research and being able to give something back to a
charity that does so much and asks for so little, if you can’t think
of a new year’s resolution then can we suggest one for you. Next
year make a commitment to either attend a charity gig or if you
can’t spare the time catch one of the lads at a gig and make a
donation to the charity in person via all of Spartan.
The band always strives to give every show 100% and hopes that you
have enjoyed the set and the work that goes into getting new songs
to a certain standard to be aired at a new audience. We are
currently working on a few new songs which we hope to be playing
fully next year and have a list of about 20 that we would love to
try. We hope to be able to play a lot more new venues next year and
have secured some new gigs which we can’t wait to play at and can’t
wait to get back to see you at your local venue.
Have a Rocking good Christmas and a Banging New Year
SPARTAN
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Spartan would like to thank all that attended the charity rock night for cancer research stanley ,the night was a great success and we had a great time playing for such a noble charity. Big thanks to Al from on the level who gave his time and services with the pa and as usual made us sound fantastic and also Faces for Radio and Mojo hand for their support.Just to let you know that the charity is thinking of looking to try a rock night in Consett to raise their profile and funding in the near future so anyone interested in helping in any capacity should send a email via the charity at www.cancerresearchstanley.co.uk
Cancer Research Charity Night the event will take
place on Friday 14th September at the Hibernian Club in Stanley and all
money raised on the night will go direct to the charity, the charity
gains very little support from government funding and so events like
these are a major part of the revenue so all vital support is given to
people who need it. The band confirmed to play at the event are as
follows SPARTAN , MOJO HAND , FACES FOR RADIO all the bands are giving
their time and fees to the charity but WE NEED YOU !
Read Garry's story - Click HERE
Here is a extract from the Evening Chronicle about the Stanley fun day.
Fun day,
Fundraiser
MUSICIANS will be getting together to raise funds for Cancer Research during a street party In County Durham. Bands will be performing at the annual free Stanley Fun Day on June 30, along with fairground‑style games and a talent show featuring local contestants. Among the entertainers will be local rock band Spartan, who are taking part after guitarist Garry Beavers wife was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. Status Quo tribute band On The Level will also be entertaining crowds at the fun day, which will take place along Clifford Road in Stanley town centre. All money raised from the day, which starts at 10.45am, will go to Cancer Research UK. Secretary for the Stanley branch, Jean Shipley said: "There Is plenty to see including performance from Sam's School of Dance and a tae kwon do display."
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Following
our gig on 29th June, we would like to say special thank you to On The
Level for the use of their gear and the support to the Stanley Fun Day.
We had a great time even when the heavens opened the crowd were still
there give a mention to all the Spartan Army. Please email us any photos
you have and we can add them to our photos page. Just to let you know,
the band donated all the money they made from their t-shirt , cd's and
badges sold on the day to Cancer Research, and the highlight of Kev's
blog in between songs was when he promoted the poor soaking wet ladies
selling their plants in the rain, we got a rousing shout and a wave from
them as he told everyone to go and buy some recently watered plants due
to the heavy rain that occurred when we were playing.
Here is a message from one of the organisers of the day! :-
Hope
you've dried out (in any way you like) since your gig on Saturday at
Stanley Fun Day for Cancer Research UK. What a day! There's something
about a hot rock band, playing live jumping music, in the pouring rain.
Very professional. We would like to thank you all for your help in
making it a great day (raising £3,500 - more than in recent years, so
you can take some of the credit for that). I'm a little concerned that
you may have developed a fetish for turquoise plastic vests now, hmmm...
Looking forward to the Rock Night on Friday 14th September, probably at
the Hibernian in Stanley. I'll be in touch soon.
Luv to you all, Jean.
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The band
are currently hard in practice for the forth coming event at Stanley fun
day. As they only have a limited time on stage they are trying to put
together a set that will please everyone who might or might not have
seen the band before. Garry has been up to his usual tricks over the
last week or two and has increased his bass army by another 2 guitars,
one of which is his new headless bass made in Germany which he is
currently trying out before gigs to get a feel it before he uses it full
time. He has also been helping Cancer Research in getting some much
needed publicity for the Stanley event and they had an article printed
in the Chronicle on Tuesday 12th June (page 14) and he has
been in contact with the Northern Echo which hope to feature a couple of
articles with regard to the event on June 30th.
The band would like to take the time to say a big thank you to all our
new fans ,who have made us feels so welcome in the new venues we have
played recently. We hope to be able to return to the venues we recently
played but as you can see form the gig page we have a few booking to see
to first and then we hope to return to see you all.
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Spartan - on the move
Garry completed the walk for cancer research on May 13th and has with the generous sponsors managed to raise over £250 for the charity. The walk took him under 3hrs (mainly because he was told there was a bar at the end of it) the weather was good all day and there was a great atmosphere created by all the volunteers and walkers alike. After completing the walk Garry was driven at high speed to the bands practice (and didn't have to sit down till late on), due to the high turn out of walkers the charity hopes to exceed their previous total of £12,000 and the band has decided to ALL take part in next years event .
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More News
Mick is currently on the hunt for a new drum kit, he has decided to retire old faithful and seek out a new, louder kit ( drum solo looming ), so be warned once he gets behind his new kit we can all look forward to an exhibition of man and machine in perfect harmony !!!!!!!
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