Ginger And Friends – Birthday Gig 2010 – SOLD OUT!
By Ean | August 28, 2010
Well, we did warn you to be quick!
Congratulations to everyone who managed to get tickets for Ginger’s Birthday gig, and commiserations to those who will miss out because the show has now sold out.
Preparations are already well under way, and It’s looking to be pretty special. No clues though: you’ll just have to wait and see what’s planned.
See you all there!
Ginger And Friends – Birthday Gig 2010 – Still A Few Tickets Left!
By Kris | August 23, 2010
Ginger’s birthday bash returns to the Relentless Garage in London on 17th Dec 2010, following on the success of last year’s amazing event.
The last birthday show sold out within weeks – and for good reason. This is a one of a kind show.
Indeed, this one’s nearly sold out now too. So if you don’t want to miss out, get in quick and grab your tickets from Ticketweb.
Limited Edition Smiley Bones Skate Deck
By Ean | August 13, 2010
We’ve been working with a Pro-skateboard manufacturer, and we’re happy, nay, delighted to be able to offer this very special, highly limited, piece of merchandise!
Limited to just 50 units Worldwide, this looks awesome whether you decide to ride it or hang it on the wall. For those of you who intend to ride it, the deck is 7.75” wide, in 7-ply laminated Canadian Maple manufactured to professional quality.
The deck is available to pre-order now, exclusively via the webstore – on a first come, first served basis – at £50 each, and will ship week commencing Monday 13th September.
Also, don’t forget… The Wildhearts classic Smiley Bones Tee and metal Smiley Bones lapel badge are both now available at the webstore. And, if that’s not enough, we are having a mighty SALE on many of the older items as we clear the way for new lines of merchandise. So get yourself some new stuff and pick up some bargains at the same time!
SALE! – (Nearly) Everything Must Go!
By Ean | August 2, 2010
We’re pleased to announce the arrival of some new merchandise, and to celebrate we’re having a bit of a SALE!
We finally see the return of the classic Smiley Bones in T-shirt form and, after scores of requests and failed chases around eBay, we also have the Smiley Bones metal lapel badge back. This is a 2” deep badge that comes with 2 spikes with butterfly clutches so ideal for attaching to thick garments such as leather jackets!
On top of this, we will be revamping and adding to the merch range over the next few months, so to make room we are having a sale on loads of the old stuff. Once it’s gone it’s gone so head over to our webstore and grab a bargain while you can!
Download Festival
By Kris | June 20, 2010
Ginger had two glorious appearances at the Download festival last weekend. Firstly with the Michael Monroe band headlining the pepsi max stage. See the download site for Michael Monroe photos
The next day in a welcome diversion from the unexpected rain, Ginger and 8 other acoustic guitar wielders set about rousing the crowd with a succession of Wildhearts classics in a format dubbed ‘guitarmageddeon’. The crowd was in fine voice and Ginger commented afterwards on Twitter: “Back from Download. Had WAAYYY too much fun. Acoustic set was an AMAZING experience. Thank you for being so wonderful”
The full line up was as follows:
- Adam (No Americana)
- Dave Kerr
- Rich Jones
- Billy Morrison
- Ginger
- Jase Edwards
- Chris Catalyst
- Dav (No Americana)
- Tom Spencer
- Denzil (drums)
See the following YouTube links for a few samplers of the mayhem.
There are also photos by Mark Lathem
The setlist included:
I Wanna Go Where The People Go
Suckerpunch
Someone That Won’t Let Me Go
Red Light Green Light
Nita Nitro
Sick Of Drugs
TV Tan
29 times the pain
Geordie In Wonderland
Ginger to play Download Festival (Twice!)
*New Stage Time*
By Ean | May 31, 2010
Well guys, it looks like the show of support to the Download organisers paid off!
As well as the already scheduled appearance with Michael Monroe on Saturday 12th, Ginger is to headline the Jägermeister acoustic stage on Sunday 13th June.
Ginger will be hitting the stage at 7.20pm – accompanied by Billy Morrison, Chris Catalyst, Jase Edwards and Rich Jones (so far…) – for a half hour set of Wildhearts songs that he’s determined will be “the loudest, most OTT acoustic gig ever, or we will have failed. And we don’t fail. Right?”
So you’ve heard the man: bring your best singing voices and expect mayhem and surprises!
Tickets and more information are available from the Download website.
Ginger On Fox News’ Red Eye
By Ean | May 15, 2010
Ginger and Michael Monroe appeared on Fox News’ Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld earlier this week.
You can watch the guys discussing tour plans and Rock’n'Roll lifestyles here.
Summertime Fun
By Ean | April 18, 2010
It’s a little quiet on The Wildhearts front at the moment, but that doesn’t mean to say that there aren’t other movements going on within the camp.
Ginger recently joined up with Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks), to play with with him in his new project, along with Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls), Steve Conte (New York Dolls, Willy DeVille) and Karl Rockfist (Chelsea Smiles, Danzig).
They have already played a successful first tour covering the US, Scandinavia and UK, and now have more dates announced for the summer, including Download Festival at Donington Park:
• 09/05/10 Highline Ballroom, New York, USA
• 05/06/10 Helsinki Live 2010, Helsinki, Finland
• 09/06/10 Sweden Rock, Sölvesborg, Sweden
• 12/06/10 Download Festival, Donington Park, UK
• 03/07/10 Peace & Love Festival, Borlänge, Sweden
• 10/07/10 Ruisrock, Turku, Finland
• 16/07/10 Pakkahuone, Tampere, Finland
• 17/07/10 Simerock, Rovaniemi, Finland
• 07/08/10 Summersonic Festival, Osaka, Japan
• 08/08/10 Summersonic Festival, Tokyo, Japan
• 15/08/10 Ankkarock, Vantaa, Finland
Says Ginger of his current work activities:
“Myself and Steve Conte will be heavily involved in writing the new Michael Monroe album (along with Messrs Monroe and Yaffa – as well as some special guest writers). We definitely don’t want to make a generic Rock ‘n Roll album so expect something great.
The Wildhearts are just taking a break to hang with family or make new music. We’ll be back. I think most of you already suspected/assumed this.
Solo material will surface depending on label advances. Studios and techs aren’t charities. Still, the longer it takes to record something new the more songs I have at my disposal. Expect the dam to release a tidal wave of stuff once it breaks.
Oh, and that Patience And Gratitude YouTube thing was just some fun knocked up in a day.
Michael’s band are really amazing live, you’re in for a real treat, believe me.
Me? I’m just loving my little guitar/side man vacation after 20 years of front man/vocal duties. Everyone deserves a holiday, right?”
As well as Ginger’s appearance with Michael and friends at Download, there is also a petition to get Ginger on the bill with his own band line-up. You can see this and add your support at: http://www.petitiononline.com/gdload10/petition.html – let’s make this happen!
Scott is also still on the road with Sorry And The Sinatras (now featuring Rich Jones on guitar as well), and you can still catch them at:
• 21/04/10 Le Pub, Newport
• 22/04/10 Satan’s Hollow, Manchester
• 23/04/10 Zuu, Bradford
• 24/04/10 Marrs Bar, Worcester
• 25/04/10 Asylum 2, Birmingham
The guys have a Single, Hated Heart, out at the moment, available as a Limited Edition 7″ Picture Disc and a Digital Download. See the band’s Myspace for full details, and check out the video on YouTube right now!
So now summer looks like it’s about to turn up, get out there and enjoy it while it’s around!
Competition time – win an iPod touch
By Ginger | March 31, 2010
It’s competition time at http://www.michaelmonroe.com/site/mobile-backstage-live-feed/
Hit Band HQ and win an engraved iPod touch.
Do it. You deserve it.
Gx
New Ginger Track – Patience And Gratitude
By Ean | March 2, 2010
Ginger has taken the unusual step of releasing a new solo track as part of a YouTube video.
The song, called Patience And Gratitude, will only be available as part of this video clip, and you can check it out here.
Subscribe to Ginger’s YouTube channel to ensure you don’t miss what will undoubtedly follow this first foray into film-making.