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OK, two more dates and our merry musical meandering with the fine Rockaoke gang will be coming to an end. Next up is O'Neill's, Winchester on Thursday 29th...don't miss it (As you can see, you can even do it with a limb in a sling...!)

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Ben asked us over on Facebook who the DJs were at Bestival that played at the end of every night and what they were playing. Well, being the super-helpful people that we are, here's a reminder of some of the songs you lot were dancing to as you enjoyed your Gaymers. And as for the top ten most requested songs in Vinyl Corner? We think some of you should be ashamed of yourselves.Anyway, enjoy

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Watch out Aberdeen, the full Gaymers "Let's Rockaoke" experience hits O'Neill's this Thursday! It's already rocked 19 other O'Neill's up and down the UK and was a major draw in our Cider Garden in the festival-summer, so don't miss it. As Chris Moyles so succinctly said: "It's such a good idea! Get a band - and then you do Karaoke". See you there...

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After spending the summer running around the country making sure that Gaymers' sponsorship of the festival season went super-smoothly, Gaymers Music HQ managed to corner Rhodri and Fiona and ask them a question or two about what they do at Gaymers and the music they love. In the future Rhodri and Fiona are both going to get involved in a bit of blogging action over here. For now though, here's

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Oh boy, are you ready for that long swim to the IoW for Bestival? Yes? No? Whatever the case, remember to raise a glass of Somerset's finest apple or pear cider to those brave enough to undertake that charity swim. Make sure you come and see us in our Cider Garden...also home to this summer's festival favourite, Rockaoke...currently still on tour in O'Neill's round the UK (next one is Leicester

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We're in a suitably 'spectacular' mood in advance of this year's Bestival. There can't be many small islands around the world that have such an impressive rock 'n' roll heritage (that includes you, Australia) - the roll call of quality musicians who've landed on its shores beggars belief. The IoW started hosting festivals in '68 and three glorious years saw the likes of Marc Bolan, Bob Dylan,

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OK, with our last festival (that'd be Bestival) nearly upon us, we thought it'd be fun to have a look at the story behind some of the names of bands we've been enjoying this summer. The official title of such musical (or non-musical for that matter) mulling is 'etymology'. There, now you know. Anyway, here's a few near-legendary stories behind the names: 'Faith No More' (named after a horse

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Well, Reading and Leeds, you did us proud....not least with Radiohead rocking the last night of the former by opening with all-time classic 'Creep'. The Arctics held up nicely at Leeds after the turbo-charged mayhem of The Prodigy with only their second gig since the release of 'Humbug' - showing that they can keep themselves fresh and relevant while many contemporaries stagnate.Which is

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About ten years ago we think it was the Daily Mail which pointed out an alarming similarity between Noel Gallagher and 'Parker', the famously moribund chauffeur of Lady Penelope in 'Thunderbirds'. It gained so much publicity that Elton John even threw the comparison at him in an outburst of pop star hissy-fitting. So, with the twin delights of Reading and Leeds soon upon us, we've come up with

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And so, as the festivals fly by, we reflect on the events of the past couple of months and look forward to what’s up next…In June, The King of Pop sadly left the building (probably moon-walking, lets face it) and a stormy Glastonbury followed on that rather gloomy note…..but undeterred, the famously hardy faithful dried their eyes and enjoyed what was the most memorable Glasto for years.

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It's true, we're taking Rockaoke on the road - the stars of our Cider Garden are going to be popping up in 21 O'Neills Pubs between Monday 3rd August and the 6th November! It's the least we could do to celebrate Gaymers going on draught in this fine pub chain...so come along and 'live the dream'! All you need to do is (a) turn up - check the dates in the pic above by clicking on it; (b) get up on

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Well, Ms. Harvey really delivered on Saturday - looking and sounding as amazing as ever and putting on a stunning acoustic set. She treated the suitably wowed crowd to fantastic new songs such as ‘Let England Shake’ and ‘The Last Living Rose’ (sparking rumours of a upcoming ‘English inspired’ new album) alongside die-hard favourites, like ‘C’mon Billy’ and ‘Down By The Water’ - absolutely

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The appearance of Dorset's own PJ Harvey is being hugely anticipated down at Camp Bestival - with a full day of sunshine, the spirits are high and the likes of Beardyman have really got the crowd going. Even more exciting than being able to watch Ms Harvey's only UK show is the fact that it's going to be a completely acoustic set...should be pretty amazing. Tomorrow's big attractions include

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Well, Rhodri's on the Jurrasic Coast at the moment checking out the beautiful boutiqueness of Camp Bestival. 2008's 'Best New Festival' in the UK Festival Awards (dubbed 'Perfect' by The Flaming Lips, no less, last year) has some luxury accommodation going for it, though Rhodri's assured us he's going to be using his Millets 'festival special'.Right now he's checking that the Gaymers cider is

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So, that was all rather enjoyable. Latitude and Lovebox sponsorship all in one weekend.So, the weather had its ups and downs (quite a lot of downs at Latitude), but on the whole from what we've seen and heard - you guys had a whole lot of fun getting into some amazing live music and sampling a Gaymers or few. Highlights for us include the Thom Yorke set at Latitude and Groove Armada showcasing

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Here's what you can look forward to tomorrow.....make sure you come! The Gaymers Stage and truly tree-rific (sorry) Treehouse in full cider-effect!

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OK. We can't camp. But we want to stay. Please. What a top festival. Look, here's a cartoon-ish birds-eye-ish view to enjoy...........come tomorrow, please do!

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Nice outfits! These were the last pix from Latitude for Rhodri (just arrived - it's been sloooooow getting these images), he left a while ago for London's oldest park (nice bit of trivia there) and some Lovebox action - to include a trip to the treetops, where our bar is located!

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This looks very inviting from where we're sat...this is where Rockaoke is in full-effect...next post will show us exactly what's been going on with it (pix been promised by Rhodri)...before he heads off to Lovebox!

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...got an inflated opinion of ourselves!

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Word(s) from our roaming man and woman in the field(s) at Latitude are that (a) Little Boots sounded amazing...but they didn't have a hope of seeing her as it was so packed and (b) Squeeze played out some of their wry Cock-ernee tales acoustic-stylee, which went down a storm with the packed tent. The PSBs were amazing too....an AV extravaganza no less, exploding glitter, giant orange cubes on

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There's something of a neatness to the Ashes getting interesting yesterday and the appearance today of a band at Latitude that's inspired by an obscure cricketing mathematical formula. Appearing at the Uncut Arena, The Duckworth Lewis Method is comprised of Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy and Thomas Walsh from the Dublin band, Pugwash. The name's taken from the formula used to settle

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....just been sent these pix of our Gaymers Tree House in situ at Lovebox...it looks great! Make sure you pop up when London's loveliest festival starts - grab a cider and soak up the view. Things are hotting up at Latitude too...the music starts tomorrow...looking forward to hearing back from Rhodri and Fiona about how the Cider Garden's going...

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Well, our summer Rock odyssey continues....Rhodri's rolling on down Cornwall-way to check out Oasis at the Eden Project tonight (all in aid of 'research' we're assured!). Meanwhile, we're all manic getting prepared for the double whammy of Latitude and Lovebox this weekend. Four days of sublime Southwold shenanigans starts this Thursday, while Lovebox kicks off in London's Victoria Park on

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So, farewell Glasto 2009 - as the Beeb have been saying all weekend, it's really been the best one in a long time. Loads of amazing comebacks and some very (very) welcome first time appearances. Blur tonight were amazing - a few demons exorcised/excused with both Country House and Song No. 2, so thanks boys! The Prodigy were also back on form, louder and visually more stunning than ever

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Oh yes, a claim to fame for the Gaymers Glasto bunch. Rhodri texted us to say that he'd personally carted round a case of pear cider to the Black Eyed Peas backstage area at the Jazz World Stage a couple of hours ago...!

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Yesterday, the Boss looked like he just, well, bossed it with a joyous set...and simultaneously Mr. Justin Vernon (AKA 'Bon Iver') apparently managed to elicit a huge satisfied sigh from The Park Stage crowd. The assembled masses at that stage were also treated to a surprise and rollicking gig courtesy of The Klaxons...in full costume-effect. Big disappointments/surprises for us? Well, maybe

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Blimey. It's Saturday night already and time is flying by. As predicted, the Gaymers is going down rather well and the rain hasn't stopped the fun one bit. Bruce Springsteen is massive at Glasto this year and tonight is all about the 'Steen' - live on the Pyramid stage in a bit and just witnessed on the John Peel Stage doing a surprise session with The Gaslight Anthem. NME gives us the full

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Planned mass moonwalk at Liverpool St. station!

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The Interweb, Twitter....now these devices! Whatever next?

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After the sad news of last night, it's a suitably grey wet day...we're also sorry to report that there may be some thundery nonsense on the way too. But - it's now looking like the weekend might even be....wait for it....dry. Anyway, highlights of today's Pyramid performances might just be from Terry Hall and his gang, the sublime Fleet Foxes and Glasto's US Rock Icon No.1, Mr. Young.

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Morning. This picture has 'just' come in from yesterday afternoon - is it busy down there or something? And how's this for dedicated or what?

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...which is sad.

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Specials trivia: Terry Hall wrote 'Our Lips Are Sealed' for the Go-Gos originally and then recorded it with Fun Boy Three. It's subsequently been murdered by some American related-teenagers, but a rather nice version with him co-singing it is now on Nouvelle Vague's 3rd album, just out! Interestingly, Rolling Stone named it as one of the Top 100 Greatest Pop songs of all time. So there. Talking

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If you're still heading to Glastonbury and going past a Tesco in Shepton Mallet, or an Asda in Yeovil/Bridgewater/Taunton/ Frome/Highbridge...grab a Gaymers festival pack (choose from Gaymers Original or Pear....oh yeah); there's a chance to win tickets to Reading/Leeds next year.

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6 Music's just played 'Charlie Darwin'....if you like the sound of the Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, you'll love these guys - don't miss them, they've got 3 sets at Glasto coming up. Lovely folk rock...

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Best Glasto rhyme from Twitter earlier when it all started getting a mite wet...."It's raining, it's pouring, there's mud, not grass for flooring". Nice one, solarpilchard!

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http://tinyurl.com/npzpet

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The Gaymers gang are all on-site! Well, apart from us saddos back here, that is. NOT jealous, NOT jealous...we hear the Beeb will have some excellent televisual coverage...

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Oh Lordy. 6 Music has just said there's going to be torrential rain tomorrow and probably for the rest of the festival...but the lovely Emily Eavis quickly reminded us of the Glastonbury spirit....chins up!

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Here we go, folks...it's getting exciting now! Rhodri's our man on the ground and he's sent in these pix....it's proper counting-down time! We're really not sure what those fellas are doing here (maybe 5-a-side?), but look at those tents in the other pic - time to bag your 'pitch' (erm, it's a technical phrase), attach something memorable to it and get in the mood...

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Before we forget, we started this blog just as Glasto was about to start, but it seems mad to miss saying anything about all our other Gaymers Music work? First off, here's a quick look back at three urban festivals....1. Gaymers Camden Crawl Blog/The Great Escape/Liverpool Sound CityWe kicked off this year’s musically-minded marketing with Camden – and even got to stick our name right alongside

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The Gang of Four may have re-formed this year, but the big music news must be the first ever blog post from the ‘Gaymers Gang of Five’, surely? No? Oh well. Anyway, here we are – Fiona, Rhodri, Matt, Jonathan and Martin.Over the next four months, we’ll be your guides to all that’s musical in the world of Gaymers. And there’s a lot – from past exploits at the Gaymers Grassroots Gigs, Download

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