We are super excited announce Drum Machine will be featuring in DB Morgan's highly anticipated 2nd movie ‘Morris Men’; a British urban vengeance film.
So what's it about?Morris dancing is an integral part of English folk culture, although the…
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Sep 13 2020
Come and Play With Us In Our New Space
Lockdown has been a series of ups and downs for Drum Machine.
There haven't been any gigs so we are all missing playing out!
On the upside, we have been back at rehearsals for 2 weeks now and have a…
Aug 9 2020
2020 WTactualF
Where does one begin?
What a horrific year it has been for the so many people.
So many jobs and careers gone.
A time when live music is on it’s knees and the country we live in is divided in…
Jul 13 2020
Seeing Drum Machine For The First Time by Kati Edwards
Anyone who has seen Drum Machine will know our sound, look and vibe are quite unmistakable.
For me, seeing Drum Machine for the first time, it felt like a soundtrack to a new beginning after the end of the world.
…
Jul 8 2020
Colin On What It's Like To Be In Drum Machine!
What does Drum Machine mean to me?
Well I don't think it's overly dramatic to say that Drum Machine probably helped to save my life.
I've had some very dark times in the last 10 years and Drum Machine was…
Jul 2 2020
What It Takes To Be Part Of Drum Machine! by Jax
In my opinion:
What it takes to be part of Drum Machine
Drum Machine is like ‘No Other’
It helps to have the following attributes if you
Wish to survive the Ride!
You will need to be:
- Physically Fit /…
May 8 2020
Our New Learning Channel Has Arrived!
Well. I have always known that the apocalypse has been coming. I just never thought it would be us all isolating at home in fear of a virus.
What strange times we currently live in and what very strange times…
Mar 8 2020
20+ Players Play Together For The First Time!; The New Drum Machine Course;
A great first session of our new course was had last Friday.
It was great for it to be back at Salem. All the drums are there and it does feel like home.
We have been there for near on…
Mar 5 2020
Insight from Drum Machine's New Players: Jaden and Jill
Last weekend, was the FIRST gig for many of our new players.
It was perhaps the coldest gig we've EVER done.
Definitely. character. building!
We all braved the pelting rain and the icy winds as we played the gig last…
Mar 3 2020
Review: The People's Play Party at The Piece Hall, Halifax (Braving The Rain and Icy Winds!)
On the blog this week, Aid (Drum Machine's Creative Director) has written a review of Saturday's gig....
Here goes...
"It's always lovely when a venue invite you back.
Especially if it's a beautiful and local venue like The Piece Hall…
Feb 26 2020
Review: Drum Machine at Yorvik Viking Festival, 2020
After an amazing experience last year, writing and performing a piece for the ‘Follow the Vikings’ roadshow, a huge 6 year project spear headed by The Jorvik Viking Centre in York,, we were delighted to be invited…
Feb 17 2020
Being In The Band: Bass Player Julie Alani Tells Us Why She's In Drum Machine!
I’ve had a calling to drum for some years and having never heard or seen Drum machine before, initially it felt like I’d fallen across Drum Machine almost by accident.
My friend asked me if wanted to go along with…