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The Blissetts First Gig of 2011
Our first gig of 2011 will take place at Shades Social Club in Hertford on Saturday 5th February. This is the re-arranged date to make up for the one that was snowed off in December. Same bill and details as before so have a butchers at the live page or the flyer further down the page.
The Blissetts On YouTube
We've finally got our video page up and running and cunningly called it The BBC - The Blissetts Broadcasting Communications. There are a few videos from the UK Subs gig (cheers Sally!) back in November and a couple of oldies. So watch 'em here if you can't be bothered to go to YouTube. (Posted 17/1/11)
Thanks For The Support
Cheers to everyone that has supported us throughout 2010, especially Michele, Mandy, Amanda, Gloria, Brain, Bob the Roadie, Kev Saunders and the Westmill bods,, Dan Impossible and the crew at the ICM, Sally and Keith Newhouse, Carol Walker, Bowsey, Sparky @ Monkeyboy, Chris @ Hertford Corn Exchange, Mungo, Mark Astronaut, Watford Jon, Matt and the Bleach Boys, Alex and Oiz II Men, Charlie and the UK Subs, Eagle and the Punk 4 the Homeless Crew, London, The Trash, Brocker, Joon and The Crush and all the other bands we've played with that we've borrowed/leant gear to. Also as ever, thanks to Jason, Brendan and the Blaggers ITA for the inspiration. Cheers! - The Blissetts.
Sorry For The Very Late Gig Cancellation
As you probably know, our third attempt this year at playing Shades in Hertford fell victim to the snow on Saturday. The Sound man and PA System were snowed in and members of all three bands booked to appear were also either snowed in or snow bound (bigup to everyone stranded with me on the A41). The Promoter took the decision to cancel the gig on Saturday afternoon. This gig will be re-arranged for early 2011.
Last Gig Of 2010 / First Gig Of 2011
Following our storming set as support to the UK Subs, The Blissetts return for one last gig of 2010. At the third attempt, we will be playing at Shades Social Club in Hertford on Saturday 18th December.
For full details either look at the flyer on the left or go to the live page. We intend to do the full set including the long lost 'American Empire' which I think we've played only once this year. It's gonna be a great night, cheap booze, punk rock and a nude Kev Saunders! Silly hats optional. The new CD will also be available so snap one up whilst you can 'cos they're selling like hot cakes.
Out first gig of 2011 takes place courtesy of our mate Mungo at The Green Room in Welwyn on Friday 25th February. Full line up TBC.
New Videos On YouTube
We have live videos of Borstal Breakout, Scrapheap, Liars and newie Stabbed In The Back on YouTube and Facebook. (Posted by Paul 13/12/10)
"The Blissetts were fucking amazing, the best band to support us on this tour" Charlie Harper, UK Subs.
Nuff said.
Cheers to everyone that supported us at the Hertford Corn Exchange. Thanks to Chris for giving us the opportunity and Jamie (Subs drummer) for letting us use his kit. Cheers!
New CD Single Now Available
Our 2 previously 'download only' singles 'The Death Of Freedom' and 'Liars, Cheats, Thieves And Politicians' are now available on CD. Don't be fooled by the photo of our mate 'V' in the photo, both tracks are on the same CD with the exclusive artwork, not available with the downloads, printed on each side. The cover folds out with full lyrics and weblinks to worthwhile causes. We have taken care of every aspect of this release, from the design right through to the printing so it's 100% proper DIY.
The CD is yours for £2, or £3 (inc P&P) if you want it posted to you. Drop us an email and we'll sort you one out. The CD is also available at gigs, so come and pick one up at the UK Subs gig!
The Blissetts To Support The UK Subs!
We have been confirmed as the support act for punk legends the UK Subs at the Hertford Corn Exchange on Friday 19th November 2010. We bagged the slot following our performance at the Kev-Aid gig in September.
For full details on how to get tickets go to the live page or just read the flyer on the left!
Action Aid/Bollocks To Poverty Benefit CD Out Now!
We now have copies of the ICM/Side-Effect Records Charity CD 'Don't Just Do Something, Stand There' for sale. £5 gets you a double CD featuring 28 bands including our track 'Dumped On The Scrapheap'. Drop us an email and we'll sort you one out.
(Posted by Paul 18/19/10)
WESTMILL BENEFIT GIG
The Blissetts are playing at a Westmill Farm Festival benefit gig at Hertford Corn Exchange on Friday 17th September. This is in aid of Westmill promoter Kev Saunders who due to the severely bad weather during the festival now finds himself quite a few several thousand pounds out of pocket. Kev is one of only a handfull of promoters who will give us the time of day and actually put us on, so we're giving him our full support. Full details on the live page.
SAY 'BOLLOCKS TO POVERTY' ON 17th SEPTEMBER
The 'Bollocks To Poverty' compilation CD from the ICM is due for release on Friday 17th September. A special release party is being held on the same day at The Gaff down in Brixton. We can't go due to the Westmill Benefit gig, but if you want to go, give us a shout and we'll get you on the list as it's an 'invite only' event. Full details of how you can get your hands on the CD as soon as we get it.
(Posted by Paul 27/8/10)
BACK IN WATFORD
The Blissetts return to Watford for another gig at The Flag on Saturday 21st August. We will be supporting the mighty LONDON along with the Ten 'O' Sevens and Loudmouth Eddy also on the bill. This gig has been organised by the top folk at the Independent Creative Movement. It's £4 on the door, 8pm kick off. Loadsa parking around the back as usual.
BOLLOCKS TO POVERTY CD
The Blissetts song 'Dumped On The Scrapheap' will appear on the new 'Bollocks To Poverty' CD from the Independent Creative Movement. The benefit CD for poor folk also features OIZ II MEN, Freedom Faction, The Sterilizers, The Jack Brews and a shit load of other bands. It's a double CD and will cost you the cheapo sum of £5. We hope to have a release date soon.
RE-ARRANGED HERTFORD DATE
Our recently cancelled gig at Shades in Hertford has been re-arranged for Saturday 16th October. It's an ALL AGES gig
(Posted by Paul 18/8/10)
The Blissetts To Hit Westmill
We are confirmed to play the Westmill Farm Festival on Friday 13th August 2010. We will be appearing on the main stage with our stage time still to be confirmed. There are over 50 other bands also playing the festival situated just outside of Ware, Hertfordshire.
Highlights include us, obviously, The Trash - featuring half of The Blissetts, Dregs Of Society, Distorded Breed, Joan Ov Arc, Koopa and ex-Cock Sparrer guitarist Gary Lammin. The Saturday is much more family orientated but it's well worth checking out Divided Opinions and the seriously weird Beat Poet Experience.
Tickets are £8 for the Friday, £15 for Saturday or £37 for both days plus 2 nights camping including breakfast! now you don't get that at Glastonbury unless you're frequenting the Hari Krishna tent!
This festival is all about the local community which we're seriously keen on promoting, so come and have a great time at a festival that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get into.
Click on the poster to download the full size version. (Posted by Paul 23/7/10)
Apologies
Sorry for the late cancellation of our gig at Shades in Hertford on Saturday 17th July 2010. This is all down to the promoter and nothing to do with us. It was going to be our Westmill warm up gig, oh well sometimes that's how it goes.
The Blissetts Land Another Gig At The Green Room
We'll be back at The Green Room in Welwyn Garden City on Saturday 18th September 2010. This will be our 3rd gig there this year, we love playing there and we're happy that they keep having us back! Full line up is still to be confirmed. (Posted by Paul 23/7/10)
The Death Of Freedom OUT NOW!
The Blissetts new single, anti fascist/big brother rant 'The Death Of Freedom' is now available to download. You can get it for 79p from CD Baby (priced as 0.99$), iTunes, Amazon and believe it or not, the entertainment section at Tesco Direct. Well they say every little helps. We are working on a proper CD release which would be a double @ side with previous single 'Liars, Cheats, Thieves And Politicians'. 'Liars' is also available to download from the same online places barring Amazon due to its explicit content. Apparently calling a politician a 'war mongering gobshite' is offensive!
Westmill Farm Festival
We are confirmed to play this year's Westmill Farm Festival on Friday 13th August. Put it in your diary. Full details soon. (Posted by Paul 24/6/10)
Liars, Cheats, Thieves And Politicians Now Available To Download
We finally got to release The Blissetts first new recording in 5 years on Election Day 2010
Liars, Cheats, Thieves And Politicians is now available to download from www.cdbaby.com. In a few weeks time you will also be able to get it from the likes of iTunes and Amazon, it just takes a while to filter through.
The flipside 'The Death Of Freedom' will be available once I complete the artwork, so hopefully around the middle of next week.
Both tracks will also be made available on CD which you will be able to get directly from this website
Posted by Paul 8/5/10
