Rock Against Racism Band Line-up

Here's some info on the great bands you'll be hearing on 1st April! Visit their Myspace sites to hear samples of their music.

Band Substance:Band Substance are a punk rock band from Workington. They formed in mid-2005 when drummer Andrew Terlerckjii joined guitarist Alex Elliott and bassist Sam Houston. They've been building up an enthusiastic following, playing at Monroe's in Workington and other local venues. Right now Band Substance are writing new material and playing shows around Cumbria. You can listen to their tracks on: www.myspace.com/bandsubstance

The Six String Revolution: The Six String Revolution consists of CJ and Comedy Dave. Influenced by Billy Bragg and other protest singers, they write and play politically poetic, acoustic songs on anti-homophobic, anti-racist, anti-sexist and anti-capitalist themes. They say: "Music isn't just about playing pretty tunes, it's about saying important stuff too." Hear them playing on: www.myspace.com/thesixstringrevolution

AWOL: AWOL all met up at school in Maryport and formed a band in 2002. They have played many gigs in Keswick, Cockermouth, Workington and Maryport, including highly successful appearances at the Maryport Blues festival in 2004, 2005 and 2006, and at the Silloth Beer Festival. They love to rock out, and their main influences are bands like Guns 'N' Roses, Free, ZZ Top and Motley Crue. Find out more about AWOL by going to their website: www.myspace.com/awoluk

Ionian: Ionian are a five-piece, alternative rock band from Keswick and Maryport. They play a mixture of covers and original music, and are currently working on their own album. They played at Maryport Blues Festival and Solfest in 2006, and were regional winners for Cumbria and Lancashire in the Rockidol 2006 competition. Their influences range from classic bands such as Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and Cream to more contemporary music such as Velvet Revolver and Tool. They are building an enthusiastic fan base online, and they are set to win over plenty more. You can hear their music on: www.myspace.com/ionianrock

Speeding Bee: Speeding Bee are a band from a village in Durham called Pity Me. They play music which can be most easily described as ska-punk. They are blighted by the fact that they are all in separate further educational institutions across the country. They like feminism, animal rights, unilateral disarmament, respect, peace, love and Twin Peaks. They don't like racism, sexism, homophobia, stereotypes, intolerance, ignorance or Hollyoaks. One of them once made Billy Bragg a cup of tea. Check them out at www.myspace.com/speedingbee