Hello All,
Top online Guitar Magazine Guitar Jar have conducted a interview with the lovely Merylina,
Here is a sneak peek..
Hi Merylina, can you give Guitar Jar readers an insight of how long you’ve been playing the guitar and what or who inspired you to start playing?
Hi Guitar Jar, I’ve been playing 6 years now. Guitarists like Slash, Hendrix, Joe Perry, Gary Moore and Jimmy Page inspired me, but also all my friends as most of them played guitar so I was always around it.
To read the rest of the excellent interview please check out
29/06/2010 - Lawrence and Voodoo Vegas sign endorsement deal with Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica and VV set to work together.
Hello All, We have got some news about another great endorsement deal for Voodoo Vegas.
Lawrence has signed a endorsement deal with top microphone company Audio-Technica, this is great news for Lawrence and the band as the likes of Metallica, and Placebo are also endorsed by Audio-Technica
For more information on Audio-Technica please visit their website http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/
Lawrence would like to thank Tom Harrold at Audio-Technica for all the help with the Endorsment deal.
25/06/2010 - Voodoo Vegas Live At the Empire Belfast This Saturday
VV return to the Empire.
This Saturday, Voodoo Vegas cross waters once again to play at the awesome Empire Belfast, VV last played the Empire back in January, and it was one of the gigs of the year so far, the people in Belfast were crazy.
The guys and Gal are really looking forward to the show, and can’t wait to come back.
To celebrate Voodoo Vegas returning to The Empire, the band have made some special very limited edition Irish Voodoo Vegas T-Shirts which will only be available at the Empire tomorrow night.
Take a look at them.
Doors open at 8:30, for information on tickets visit the empire website..
17/06/2010 - Voodoo Vegas live in France this weekend.
VV cross the channel to rock France.
This weekend everybody’s favourite rock band cross the channel to play 3 dates in France. It will be the 3rd time Voodoo Vegas have taken the trip across waters to play some dates.
Friday and Saturday sees Voodoo Vegas play at the best rock club Arras the Blue Devils,
www.myspace.com/bluedevils62
Then on Sunday VV play at a venue called American Graffiti in Valenciennes.
All gigs are free entry, and the band will be playing a near 2 hour set.
Please check back to the website, and also remember to check out the Voodoo Vegas Facebook group on this link to keep up to date with what the band is doing while in France.
Rock On
Voodoo Vegas Admin
12/06/2010 - New Review From Recent Gig At Mr Kyps
VV rocks Mr Kyps and the Origami Kid likes it.
Hello All,
We have just had this review from a recent gig at Mr Kyps when the band supported The Bon Jovi Experience, the review is by the Origami Kid
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Tonight I saw a Bon Jovi tribute band, the reason? Well tickets to see the REAL Bon Jovi are ludicrously expensive and I now get the feeling that Bon Jovi are going to turn into one of those bands that I never get to see live – I am not the biggest fan but I abso-fucking-lutely love some of the tracks…so the plan was to see The Bon Jovi Experience at Mr Kyps in Poole and my curiosity would be satsfied…if anything my hunger is now bigger then ever.
Mr Kyps has come quite along way since I last went there, that was many years ago, but since the refit last year it has turned into a rather respectable looking venue. Decent sound, acoustics still aint what they should be, but that is a common problem with venues that size.
First up on the night was the band that actually pushed us to leaving the house on a saturday night, yes we are all SO super cool… I planned on reading comics and playing Red Dead Redemption all night but hmph …fine…- was Voodoo Vegas.
A local band who I have caught many a time, enjoyed them and the music but always thought it lacked some of the punch they need to take it to the next level… luckily I am happy to say that in the 10 months since I have seen them live touring Europe and the country has tightened them up and given that extra kick to the balls they need.
Make no second guesses, Voodoo Vegas are pure sleaze. Think Guns & Roses with an Aerosmith tinge and blues injection from the likes of Clutch. The guitar riffs creep and slide down your senses, with some expertly played rhythm and solos from the guitar duo. The drums and bass are a punch of adrenaline to the heart and the whole thing is rounded off with some great singing – again thinking of a British Aerosmith with some harmonica thrown in for good measure… and well you kinda get the idea of what I am talking about here.
They all have a great presence, in fact they look like a band ready to take a step up. They all know how to work and capture a crowd, I think they are ready to take the jump into London – this is a band ready for the next step, I just hope they are confident enough to take the leap, get an album out and play harder, faster and rougher then ever before.
Now Bon Jovi Experience? Old men pretending to be Bon Jovi…not even going to bother reviewing them, boring boring boring is essentially what I would say. Was embarrassing and now I really want to see the real Bon Jovi to get this shit out of my mind. We left before they played Bad Medicine and Livin’ on a Prayer… was doing my royal head in,
Such a pretentious bunch of blokes,
“I’ve been shot through the heart and it’s def too late, these old guys give Bon Jovi …A BAD NAME!”
So – please go check out Voodoo Vegas, keep your eyes on this space as I hope to get some more from them in the future … but you know, just keep your eyes here.
-Cheers, check em out and tell me what you think of them! They are British Rock ‘N’ Roll Justice!
Josh/Origami Kid
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We guess Josh didn’t like the Bon Jovi Experience!!! Lol
To check out The Origami Kids blog go to this link
29/05/2010 - Voodoo Vegas live in Banbury tonight.
VV and UK G’n’R Rock Banbury
Hello All,
Tonight Voodoo Vegas rock the Mill Arts Centre in Banbury, supporting top Guns ‘n’ Roses tribute UK Guns ‘n’ Roses, every gig Voodoo Vegas have played with UK G’n’R has been a blast, and this one is sure to be the same.
The band will be débuting a new tune also; the untitled tune gives front man Lawrence the chance to blow a little harp.
Make sure you get to the Mill Arts Centre tonight, doors open at 8:30
The Mill Arts Centre
Spiceball Park Road
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5QE
Tonight, the Voodoo Vegas boys and gal play a live session on Bournemouth radio station Hope FM. But don’t worry if you don’t live in Bournemouth, you can tune in live on the internet. The band will be playing 2 songs live in the studio, and having an interview with show host Tim Heywood.
There will also be a prize giveaway; there will be T-shirts, Cds, Free entry to gigs, and the fabled Voodoo Vegas Mug.
To tune in live follow this link http://www.hopefm.com/index.php/listenlive from 7:00pm GMT, the show will be on till 9:00pm.
To contact the studio you can call 01202 777321 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01202 777321 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email in studio@hopefm.com we what loads of calls and emails.
It’s sure to be a great show so don’t miss.
17/05/2010 - Voodoo Vegas sign endorsement deal with P.R.S Guitars
P.R.S and Voodoo Vegas set to work Together.
Hello All,
We have got some big news, Voodoo Vegas are proud to announce that we have signed a sponsorship deal with P.R.S guitars,
Merylina will now be playing a P.R.S Custom 24 10 Top at all future Voodoo Vegas gigs.
Check out Merylinas new P.R.S Guitar
Many thanks goes to Guitar Mania in Poole for helping us get this endorsement deal, for more info on Guitar Mania check out the website here.
www.guitar-mania.com
For more information on P.R.S guitars please check out
www.prsguitars.com
This is big news for the band as the likes of Dave Navarro, Carlos Santana, Michael Jacksons guitarist Orianthi, and Creed are endorsed by P.R.S, So Please keep checking www.voodoovegas.com for up to date news on all things Voodoo Vegas, we have got some big stuff coming up so make sure you don’t miss it.
10/04/2010 - Voodoo Vegas Rock Champions, and Live In Redhill Surry Tonight
VV live in Surry tonight
Hello All,
Last night Voodoo Vegas played their first hometown headline gig in over a year, and it was a great night. VV Rocked champions for over an hour, the place was jam packed and everyone had a most excellent time.
Big thanks to everyone who came down, and to the two support bands Uncle Pablo’s Magic Potion, and Dead Lettuce.
Tonight the VV guys and gal take to the stage at The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill Surry, supporting UK Guns ‘n’ Roses.
07/04/2010 - Voodoo Vegas get a mention on Classic Rock’s Website
Keep an eye on Voodoo Vegas
Searching through the internet we came across this little piece of treasure on the world famous Classic Rock magazine website.
In the magazines new realises page, top rock writer Malcolm Dome has written some views on Voodoo Vegas
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Finally, an unsigned band worth checking out if you enjoy The Answer. Voodoo Vegas come from Bournemouth and their self-released Live album suggests they’ve the ability to take their Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC influences into their own territory. Keep an eye on ‘em.
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It’s only small, but it’s not going to be the last time Voodoo Vegas will be in Classic Rock.
Here is a review of Voodoo Vegas live at the Leamington Spa Assembly. The review and Photos are by Andrew Lock from top rock music website Get Ready To Rock
Support came from the excellent Voodoo Vegas with a high energy set full of rocking original material. A five piece band made up of charismatic frontman Lawrence, Ash on bass, Martin drums and guitarists Merylina and Nick they performed a set mostly showcasing tracks from their recent live CD.
Opening numbers Mary Jane and Out There had the place rocking before they had to change the set running order due to a drum problem, so they slowed things down with the beautiful The Ballad.
Drum problem sorted and time to rock again with the 100 miles an hour Tied Up, Voodoo Vegas are really a band to watch out for a sound hard to pigeon hole but amongst others Guns N' Roses, Black Crowes and Aerosmith seem to be influences.
For more info on Andrews Reviews and Photos please check out
http://www.myspace.com/andrewlockfilmnut or http://www.flickr.com/photos/andylockfilmnut/
15/03/2010 - Voodoo Vegas Live On Total Rock Next Monday March 22nd
VV Visit Total Rock Studios
Hello All,
Voodoo Vegas have just been confirmed to be interviewed on the UK’s number 1 rock radio station TotalRock. The band will be interviewed from 1:00pm by Kylie Olsson.
Make sure you tune in to hear your favourite rock band on the UK’s favourite Rock Radio Station.
20/02/2010 - Voodoo Vegas Conformed To Be Part Of The Legends Of Rock Tour
VV set to rock Liverpool and Newcastle O2
Hello All,
Voodoo Vegas have just been confirmed to play 2 shows on the 2010 Legends of Rock Tour, Voodoo Vegas will be hitting the stage at the Liverpool and Newcastle O2 Academies later in the year.
The Legends of Rock Tour is the UK’s top Original and Tribute band tours, with national advertising, media partners and sponsorship, and Voodoo Vegas are very happy to be confirmed to be part of the tour.
For more information on the Legends of Rock please check out the Legends of Rock Website
http://www.legendsofrock.ie
Keep checking the website for updated information on the Legends Of Rock Tour
The Dates the band will be playing are as follows
Saturday 05/06/2010
O2 Academy Liverpool,
11-13 Hotham Street
Liverpool
L3 5UF
UK www.o2academyliverpool.co.uk
Friday 10/12/2010
Newcastle O2 Academy,
Westgate Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1SW
UK www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
03/02/2010 - Voodoo Vegas Live At Mr Kyps This Saturday.
First home town gig of 2010, its gonna be a good one!!
Hello All,
Voodoo Vegas will be playing their first hometown gig of 2010 this Saturday at their favourite venue Mr Kyps in Poole. The Voodoo Vegas Boys and Gal can’t wait to get in front of their home town crowd and give them the means to get their rocks off.
Here is a video of the band playing If You Don’t Ask the last time they played at Kyps, check it out!
Voodoo Vegas have sold out of tickets, but there are still some tickets left from Mr Kyps, if you want a ticket please call 01202 748945 or visit www.mrkyps.net
Voodoo Vegas Live at Mr Kyps Supporting UK Guns ‘n’ Roses
Doors Open at 8:00
Tickets £10adv £12 Door
Mr Kyps
8a Parr Street
Lower Parkstone
Poole
BH14 0JY
