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MATT TO JOIN JOE BULLEY SUPPORTING THE RIFLES
Matt will be playing drums for Joe Bulley when he supports The Rifles at The Quarterhouse in Folkestone on Saturday 15th February, 2025. Get tickets here.
THE KING ROOKS RELEASE NEW SINGLE
The King Rooks have released their latest single “I Hate You,” the first single from their debut album which is due to be released next year. Watch the official music video below.
THE KING ROOKS PART OF FOLKESTONE’S ROCK AND ROLL WALL OF FAME
The King Rooks have been included in a commemorative wall celebrating Folkestone’s music history. You can read more about it on BBC News here.
FIREPONY TO PERFORM AT COMPASS MUSIC FESTIVAL IN AUGUST
Firepony will be performing a set at The Quarterhouse on Saturday 17th August as part of Compass Festival in Folkestone. Get tickets here.
THE KING ROOKS TO SUPPORT TOPLOADER AT THE QUARTERHOUSE
The King Rooks will be supporting Toploader at their show at The Quarterhouse in Folkestone. Get tickets here for the show on Friday 1st November, 2024.
Firepony RECORD PILOT EPISODE OF NEW PODCAST AT THE JOPLIN HOUSE
Firepony have recorded the pilot episode of a brand new video podcast “Tales From The Joplin House." Filmed at The Joplin House, the podcast is made up of an interview with the band as well as a live performance of two tracks. Available to watch and stream soon.
ESSENTIAL DRUMMING STYLES COURSE AT THE MUSIC WORKSHOP & CAFÉ
Throughout January 2024, Matt ran a styles course at The Music Workshop in Folkestone. It was carefully designed for adults of all skill levels and ran for 4 weeks (every Thursday in January) from 7pm to 9pm. Students had the option to attend a single class or the whole course. More info on upcoming courses to follow soon.
STUDENT DRUM SHOWCASE
Matt held a student drum showcase in December where some of his students performed in front of an audience of their friends and family.
THE KING ROOKS RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LIAR”
The King Rooks have released their latest single “Liar.” Upon its release it received airplay on various radio stations including BBC Radio and Amazing Radio. Listen to the track on YouTube here: “Liar” by The King Rooks
MATT JOINS THE FOLKESTONE FIRST TIMERS TEAM
Matt is leading the drum workshops for Folkestone First Timers from October to December. Click here to sign up!
the king rooks announce new single
The King Rooks have announced their new single “Shower With My Clothes On” will be released on Friday 25th August. Pre-save on all platforms by clicking this link.
“A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS” GETS RADIO 1 AIRPLAY
The brand new Violet Vendetta single “A Head Full Of Ghosts” has received airplay from Alyx Holcombe and Daniel P Carter on Radio 1. The single precedes the release of the upcoming album “The Possibility Of The Impossible,” due to be released in the new year.
The King Rooks perform at HMV
The King Rooks played an in-store show at HMV on 12th November. They performed a 45-minute set at the Canterbury store as part of the promotion for their upcoming EP release, due on 2nd December. Video created by Stanley Lane.
The King Rooks release new single
The King Rooks have released their latest single “Disguise.” Released on 13th May, it is the follow up to their previous singles “Mary” and “What Do You Say Now?”
VIOLET VENDETTA RELEASE NEW LIVE ALBUM
Violet Vendetta have released a new live album “Viva Vendetta.” The album is a recording of their full set at Foro Sol stadium in Mexico City where they supported The Cure.
MATT JOINS DISCOVER & BE
Matt has joined education service Discover & Be as an online drum tutor. Click below to see his profile.
VIOLET VENDETTA RECORD NEW SINGLE
Violet Vendetta have been recording their new single at Anchor Baby Recording Company in Kent. The release date will be announced soon. Keep up to date by checking out the bands Facebook page.
