BAND NEWS SECTION

COUNTDOWN TO ROCK

Local Rock Cover Band Morpheus have been given the opportunity to re record the theme to the popular word games show Countdown and their recording will be played on the show on January 14th 2010.

Andy Hewitt, drummer with Morpheus, will be a contestant on the show and along with his bandmates have recorded the theme tune to Countdown. Producers loved the revamped version that they have agreed to play the Morpheus version on the Show, and could  replace the original version longterm although nothing has been confirmed as yet!

Andy said " It's fantastic that our version of the show theme will be aired. It shows how versatile Morpheus can be as a band. It was fantastic to watch Presenter Jeff Stelling air  drumming along to it when it was played"

And how well did Andy do on the day?... "I can't comment...you'll have to wait and see!... I may have been slightly distracted by the lovely co host Rachel Riley"

Countdown with the Morpheus title theme featured in the show will be aired on  Thursday 14th January  2010 at 3.25pm on Channel 4

Further information Rosa Manteiga 01473 688216/07802 680623

Morpheus have been on the local band circuit for 5 years and have played all over East Anglia. The four piece band - whose members come from Colchester, Dovercourt, Sudbury and Ipswich -play in clubs, Bike Rallies, pubs and at private functions and have played twice at Ipswich Music day.  To hear the band live at a venue near you visit their website www.morpheus-rock.com for more information.

DFUNKT are no more

It is with regret that we announce that the Retro Party band Dfunkt have decided to call it a day after eight years of performing. They would like to thank everybody for their continued support over the years.  Their farewell gig will be at the White Horse in Framlingham on Saturday 19th December from 9.00pm, which will be a memorable night for all. They look forward to seeing their fans when they embark on future projects.

If you would like any further information please email Mat Bayfield at mat@googlemail.com

SPECIAL REQUEST FROM 'THE FLOE'

This is a message from David from The Floe (formerly AloneMe) who has a very special request...

"In the next few moments, without even leaving your chair, you could help save someone's life. Here's how...

Exactly a year ago, Sarah from the band gave her boyfriend Paul a special, once-in-a-lifetime gift. One of her kidneys! An unusual present, I know, but Paul would have died without it.

What Sarah did was extraordinary, and I don't expect everyone to do that right now, but every one of us can do our bit... 

We have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the need for more people to consider organ donation and it is called 'I Hope You Know'. The name comes from the title of our first single as The Floe, which is released TODAY, 9th November. The release comes on the first anniversary of Paul's transplant, and all the money raised will be donated to The Transplant Trust.

Please do as I have done today:

* Visit www.ihopeyouknow.co.uk to:

* Download the 'I Hope You Know' single.

* Sign the NHS Organ Donor Register.

* then let as many people as possible know the 'I Hope You Know...' message.

And that's how you can save a life. Now. Simple! Thank you for your support."

If you are in a local band and have an update we need to know about, like line-up changes, bands reforming or ceasing to play altogether, please email us