Matt Russell
Matt Russell
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A covers band?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Russell Nov 5, 2010. 6 Replies

The Peel Venue in Kingston, Pay2Play?

Started this discussion. Last reply by dave Nov 25, 2010. 11 Replies

Why Do Guitarists Always Think They Can Play Bass?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirsty Pollock Nov 17, 2010. 15 Replies

 

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Matt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion 'Have you been in a band that has split up in dramatic fashion?'
Most bands I've been in have ended in apathy rather than anger but 2 spring to mind... The first band I was in, around 1982, called The Inside Minds, was a garage band, we didn't realise it at the time but in hindsight? Yep we were, we…
Jan 9
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Matt Russell replied to John James (FATMAN)'s discussion 'My Daily Punk' in the group Old Punks
I used to spend half of my waking hours in Small Wonder Records in Walthamstow when I were a lad so have very fond memories of Bel Lugosi's Dead.  
Jan 6
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Matt Russell replied to John James (FATMAN)'s discussion 'My Daily Punk' in the group Old Punks
I saw a band called Speedballs supporting AC/DC at the Rainbow ( I think) in '76 or early '77 not the same band?
Jan 4
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Matt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion 'Your Fantasy Covers Album'
We only played it once, at a wedding gig we did. The couple said they loved SLF so we learned it for the gig. We might bring it back one day, you never know ;o)
Jan 4
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Matt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion 'Your Fantasy Covers Album'
As The Outbursts have never been afraid of the odd cover so our covers album would probably be something like....... 1. Bangkok - Alex Chilton 2. CID - UK Subs 3. Kamikaze Pilot - The Hoodoo Gurus 4. 1970 - The Stooges 5. Wasted Life - Stiff Little…
Jan 3
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Matt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion 'The Grosvenor' in the group Venues: London (Info/Feedback)
Grimey, grubby, lived in, a bit more squatter than squatter chic, busy pub, nice sized back room with decent sized stage, PA, backline and lovely sound man all provided. Not easy to coax the crusties from the comfort of the front bar but the…
Dec 12, 2011
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Matt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion 'Nambucca, Archway' in the group Venues: London (Info/Feedback)
Nambucca is owned by a thoroughly nice bloke called Graham who also owns Rooz Rehearsal Studios in Old St , the pub is lively, the local area seems OK, it is a bit of a shlep to a tube station and the backstage area is very useful.   It…
Dec 12, 2011
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Venues: London (Info/Feedback)

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Matt Russell joined MUSIC NEWS's group Dec 12, 2011
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Matt Russell commented on Toby Burton's group 'London Musicians & Bands'
We couldreally do with doing some new stuff so we'll check it out, cheers Tox, must do beer soon ;o)
Aug 30, 2011
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Matt Russell left a comment for Norman Leader
Hiya Norman, welcome, what sort of band are you looking to join?
Jul 13, 2011
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paul warwick left a comment for Matt Russell
hello Mattie poos, I trust your gig went well the other day, shame we couldn't be there.
Apr 11, 2011
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paul warwick and Matt Russell are now friends Apr 11, 2011
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Matt Russell left a comment for paul warwick
Welcome dear boy!!
Apr 11, 2011
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Profile Information

Town or City you live in
Chingford
County/State or Country
London
What instrument(s) do you play; or if you are signing up as a band, what is its line-up?
bass
Describe your status, and/or your band's:
In a band, I'm in The Outbursts
What style(s) of music do you play/like?
punk
Please tell us more about you, and/or your band/studio etc (including its name)
I bought my first bass (a Kay Precision copy) for a fiver, it had 3 strings on it and it sounded awful!! My first band was called The Inside Minds (great name, crap band!) leaving them I played bass in a load of bands in the 80's ending up in a band called Sudden Afternoon who released an album, a couple of singles and did an Andy Kershaw session (damn, just missed the fabled Peel one !!) We split up for all the usual reasons. Engineered a couple of albums for other bands, met the wrong woman, gave up playing. Got thrown out by wrong woman, got into electronic noodling, released a couple of little cds, did a few gigs both onstage and twiddling at the back of the hall for others. My electro knob twiddling partner put together a scratch band behind Damo Suzuki (from Can) for a gig at The Spitz and needed a bass player so i was talked into getting the bugger out of the box for the first time in 15 years. Dave Vorhaus (White Noise, remember that really freaky-trippy album from 1969 with the lightning on the front cover?) was also in the band so I couldn't refuse. A week after the gig I got married (to the right woman) who told me I should keep playing and to form a band (you see, she really is the right woman!!) and I've been playing (fairly) happily ever since.......

THE END.......or is it?
Your website/Facebook/Twitter/Linkedin/or other page; or your band's/studio's:
http://www.theoutbursts.com
What do you do for a living?
Solicitors clerk so no conflict of interest with the band's 'social side' at all !!
When you do finally 'drop', what song would you like played at your funeral?
Sailing By by Ronald Binge

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Anybody fancy a jam?

Posted on August 6, 2010 at 1:53pm 1 Comment

My band are taking holidays and stuff, i find myself with some time on my hands and I admit I'm getting a bit bored, does anybody fancy getting together at a central london rehearsal studio for a jam? Late August?

Matt
07717 851515
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2 RTYD Bands for the price of 1 !!!

Posted on July 20, 2010 at 8:30am 0 Comments

Roll up, roll up!!

The Stabilisers & The Outbursts are playing with The Lysergics and gloriously named Squirrel Skin Slippers this Thursday at Under Solo in Camden. It's a mere £5 to get in so why not start the weekend early?

M
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You know you're a 'mature bass player' when....

Posted on May 26, 2010 at 12:14pm 2 Comments

... you sell your backline and go for the 'lightweight' option.

I'm selling my trusty 300w Trace Elliot 1x15 combo and upgrading to an Orange Terror Bass and a Barefaced Compact 15. 200 more watts and 15k lighter. bring it on!!!
Matt Russell

The Outbursts & Trad Arr. at Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club on Saturday

Posted on May 20, 2010 at 9:26pm 0 Comments

We're playing in Denmark Street on Saturday night at Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club and for all you old souls that need to be back home in time to relieve the babysitter (c'mon I've seen Rita Sue & Bob Too!!) here is the timetable:

Trad Arr on 8:00PM - 30 mins set
The Outbursts on at 8:45PM - 45 mins set
FINISH BY 9:45PM

Come on down, it'll be fun (and a bit sweaty)

Matt the Bass
The Outbursts

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At 9:22pm on April 11, 2011, paul warwickpaul warwick said…
hello Mattie poos, I trust your gig went well the other day, shame we couldn't be there.
At 9:40am on January 21, 2011, Jason WestJason West said…
Hi Matt, Thanks for the welcome. Lovin' the sound you lot make. I'll be working out how to do stuff on here just now, if not sooner... I may already have done... But then forgotten... ;-)
At 3:49pm on December 21, 2010, Danny HynesDanny Hynes said…

Hi Matt,

will keep you in mind for any supports slots at The Standard..

Cheers

Danny

http://www.paddygoestoholyhead.com

At 5:11pm on November 2, 2010, LuciLuci said…
Hi Matt, Dunno if you got my message. I could be interested in working with you (and your drummer you mentioned) if you don't mind playing the songs I've learned (mostly girly pop stuff). Send me a message or we could chat at the Miller social. I note that you live quite nearby.
At 4:37pm on October 16, 2009, Otto PhthruggOtto Phthrugg said…
yeah...can't remember...I think it was something terribly witty.....
At 3:04pm on October 16, 2009, Otto PhthruggOtto Phthrugg said…
Art'nooon.
At 8:01pm on October 15, 2009, The Plastic PalsThe Plastic Pals said…
Thanks!
Cool! Yeah. Stupidity are great pals of ours!
Would be ace if you could catch one of the gigs!

Best/Hawk
At 1:51pm on September 21, 2009, Timothy JonesTimothy Jones said…
Matt, I loved The Outbursts, so please keep me informed of any London gigs you guys are doing.

Regs,
Tox.
 
 
 

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