Well....
Finally...
After 18 months, we were able to get back on stage.
Back to performing.
And what a gig it was.
We were booked in to play at The Old Woollen in Farsley nearer the end of the year…
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Nov 19 2020
LOCKED IN: Part 2
So as we enter lockdown 2, with our new found space and room for our roots to really grow, the ideas have been coming thick and fast and because of the energy we are putting out into the universe, other…
Nov 19 2020
LOCKED IN: Part 1
Well!
Where does one start to try to explain or understand the weirdness that has been and continues to be 2020.
I will try to leave my personal journey out of this although it will inevitably bleed in as my…
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…
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…
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 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…
Feb 17 2020
Play with Drum Machine! A NEW 6 Week Course
Have you always wanted to try drumming? Now’s your chance...
On this 6 week course, you will be taught Drum Machine’s mammoth grooves one step at a time and will leave invigorated and inspired.
If you have already done a…
Feb 11 2020
New Drum Machine 6 Week Course Starting Friday 6th March
We are running a new course.
No experience of drumming necessary but if you've drummed before you'll have a head start!
Starting Friday 6th March st Salem Community Centre in Hebden Bridge
6 sessions of 1 1/2 hrs.
The first…