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a boatload of knees

About Me



The open mic no longer runs. Check out www.open-mic.me.uk for detailed list of Bristol open mics.
Play and Go egotists - no thanks.

• Original music, poetry, comedy and performance with spirit and passion ...

A Boatload of Knees wants talented people to be themselves, rather than act like would-be celebrities trying to fool people. The performance of new material is encouraged.
• Performers are expected to show solidarity with other creative people. This avoids the numbing indifference and morale-killing effect of having selfish string-twiddlers who turn up and leave as soon as they finish, taking their friends with them. (There are plenty of other places to go if long-drawn-out smugness and disrespect to others is your bag.)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 06/07/2007
Band Members: Creative and spirited people ...
Influences: Joe Muggs & Jeff Reed @ Monkey’s Lounge, Brighton (mid 1990s); Ian Smith @ the Zap Club open mic, Brighton (1986-87); Andi @ Acoustic Night, Halo, Bristol (current); Richard & Mireille @ The Robin Hood open mic, Bristol (2007-08); Emma @ The Eldon House, Bristol (2007-08); Dr Space Toad Experience @ The Prince Albert, Brighton (early-mid 1990s); Nick & Cathy @ The Caxton Arms etc, Brighton (1997-98); Jay Beichman @ The Word Association, Brighton (early 1990s) ...
Sounds Like:

Trailer from the urgent new film The Age of Stupid
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Review: Thunderbolt gig 11 June 09

Review: Thunderbolt gig - 11th June 2009Badgertrap, Pete Gioconda, Suzy Condrad, Tom Phillips, plus DJ Paul Vallis (Reviewed by Hal Camplin)Tom Phillips is a joy to watch meandering between slaggi...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:20:00 GMT

What's happening?

A Boatload of Knees will put on occasional events with featured artists - but is not currently looking for any unsolicited acts.
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:38:00 GMT

Gig: Jan 19th - Louisiana (downstairs)

A Boatload of Knees presents:Acoustic showcase gig - Mon Jan 19th - The Louisiana (downstairs)Line-up:Pete GiocondaMr BennettBadgertrap
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:36:00 GMT

Previous Special Guests

Previously at A Boatload of Knees showcase---Special Guests on Thurs Sep 4th, 2008, were Pink Froot + Poppy.Pink Froot - "Sweet, warm, soft, melting . . . just the odd tang of bitterness to send a shi...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Last showcase of series: Thurs Sep 4th

Thurs Sep 4th will be the final A Boatload of Knees in its present form.Thanks and good luck to all those who made some special and creative evenings at Oppo, The Volunteer Tavern and The Three Sugar ...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Celebritia, we do not share your dreams

Celebritia, we do not share your dreams. Your lights shine pretty, it's true, and your Gods live well, but any power they have is only in your mind. Their victory is in your envy. Whatever else they t...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:04:00 GMT

A Boatload of Knees  bring your own mind

The word is that an array of James Blunt imitators has been spotted out near Trowbridge - and they're flocking this way, spouting banalities, inanities and musical mediocrity. A pair of talentless sco...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:30:00 GMT