Lots of gigs coming up, including a mini-tour from the Gala Band, before they head into the studio to begin work on their debut E.P.

Robin Allender

• Friday, 22 February — The John Sebastian (a boat), Bristol
• Sunday, 2 March — Under The Influence at The Thekla, Bristol
• Friday, 4 April — The Cooler, Bristol (with The Hinkley Veltones)

The Gala Band

• Wednesday, 12 March — Louisiana, Bristol
• Thursday, 13 March — Buffalo Bar, Cardiff
• Friday, 14 March — George the 2nd, Luton
• Saturday, 15 March — The Orange Tree, Nottingham
• Sunday, 16 March — The Yardbird, Birmingham (entrance free!)
• Monday, 17 March — Electro Acoustic Club, London

We have t-shirts and you should buy one!

Also, coming in March is the Gala Band UK tour. So far we have confirmed Thursday 13th (Buffalo Bar, Cardiff), Friday 14th (George the 2nd, Luton), Saturday 15th (The Social, Nottingham), Monday 17th (Electro Acoustic Club, London). Details and further dates to follow.

Happy new year!

Dreamboat Records 2008 is the second annual sampler from Dreamboat Records, featuring new material from Dreamboat artists, collaborators and friends. This full-length album is available to buy on CD for £6 from our shop, or as DRM-free MP3s from Bleep.

From our own acts, we have the increasingly wonderful Rollercoaster Project, Robin Allender’s new full band sound, the lovely new Gala Band, and a solo track from Simon Grant (ex-Azalea City Penis Club). We’ve also included Dreamboat collaborations (Yellow6, Kiska) and new stuff we just think is rad (Tom Wilson).

The first three tracks are available as free MP3 downloads here, and you can stream the entire album at Bleep.

Watch out for news of the launch/Christmas party for this record, which will take place on Thursday 20th December and will blow your mind. Details to follow.

Lots of Gala Band news since the release of their debut E.P.

• We’ve made a video for one of the tracks, Bird on a Wire, which you can watch and download on our website
• They played a live preview of In the Wake, a track off the next album, during a live session for BBC Radio Devon, which you can download here. The whole session and interview is here (RealPlayer required).
• They’ve got a couple of gigs coming up in Bath and London. Check their MySpace for details.

We’re very pleased to announce the release of Little Revelations, the debut E.P. by The Gala Band. It’s five tracks long and £5 money (incl. worldwide p+p). The album came out on Monday, September 24 and is available from the Dreamboat Records shop. If you prefer iTunes, you can buy the album there by following this link.

Sam Wilkins has directed a great video for “Bird on a Wire”. You can also download an MP3 of this track and read the first review.

There will be an album launch party on Saturday 29 September at the Folk House, Park Street, Bristol. Tickets are available in advance from Bristol Ticket Shop and there’s a Facebook event if that’s your thing.

And finally, there is a gig at the Slaughtered Lamb in London on 27 September. Good times.