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Formed in 1980 by Martin Bramah, a founding member of The Fall, and christened by John Cooper Clarke, the Blue Orchids signed to Rough Trade, released a clutch of well-received records and toured with Nico, both as backing band and as support. Splitting in 1985, the band have periodically reformed. Bramah has been their presiding genius throughout. Whilst their latest album, the superb 'The Magical Record of Blue Orchids', suggests their roots in 60s garage rock, Marc Riley suggests a different set of influences describing Bramah as 'a brilliant guitarist and song-writer ... Think Tom Verlaine guesting with The Doors.'
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Micko & The Mellotronics
Fronted by Micko Westmoreland; a musician, actor and creative already well known for his solo releases under his own name and material as The Bowling Green; ?½ dove ? ½ pigeon? , their first album, sees him joined by his impressive backing band: The Mellotronics. Forming in 2017, the Mellotronics initially began playing out as a three-piece with founding member Nick Mackay (drums) and the enigmatic addition of Vicky Carroll (band ?wicket keeper? and bass player) in the wings. In 2018, the band were joined by revolutionary guitarist Jon Klein (Siouxsie & the Banshees/Specimen, and founder of the iconic Batcave club) who also adds his flare to their sound.

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124 Bath Road,

Totterdown,

Bristol,

England,

BS4 3ED.