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The Yards at York Minster (18 Apr 2008)
Following their sold out performance in October 2004 the Yards return to York Minster on THURSDAY MAY 29TH for a very special concert in aid of local York charities. Once again joined by Hayley Hutchinson and other special guests, showcasing songs from their upcoming second album as well as material from their eponymous debut, with the full string arrangements, harmonies and orchestration that are befitting of such a spectacular venue! The performance will take place within the intimate surroundings of the Quire and tickets are strictly limited to 400. All proceeds from this fabulous night will be split equally between the Guardian Angels appeal raising money to fund a new high dependency unit at York Hospital's children's ward and York Minsters Development Campaign to restore the East End. Tickets: £10 adv, available from the reception of Church House (Ogleforth, York, YO1 7NJ) and Fibbers, The Stonebow, York.
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You're all going to heaven ... (19 Dec 2006)
A huge thanks and respect to Saturday night's bands - Mostly Autumn, Chris Helme and Hijack Oskar - and everybody who came along to the show. Not forgetting everybody who bought tickets even though they couldn't come anyway, and everybody who emptied their pockets in to the bucket at the end of the night. Just short of £1700 was raised for The Guardian Angels Appeal, a fund organised by The Yorkshire Evening Press to provide improved baby care facilities at York Hospital. Hey, and the music was a bit special too ...
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So it's not just us then ... (13 Aug 2006)
The legendary and utterly wonderful CBGBs; the late USA home of underground and punk; you all wear the T-shirts. They checked ID too. They were strict on drugs and underage drinking as well. They also had nights when nobody turned up. So it's not just Fibbers, then. Have a look at THIS written by the CBGBs staff. Well well well ...
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94 million people can't be wrong (5 Aug 2006)
Check out our myspace site; as well as up-to-date listings and links there's lots of videos and tracks and stuff. All from artists appearing at Fibbs and there for you to access instantly without searching. And, of course, you can leave us some feedback ...
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Dirk Macrae (5 Jul 2006)
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the sudden death of Dirk Macrae. In possession of a powerful and emotive voice, Dirk with guitar in hand and musical mission to fulfil was a powerful force. Regularly gracing the Fibbers stage, The Asylum Seekers played us wonderful summery pop with an edge and humour and 'yer man was equally capable of enthralling us all inna solo stylee, too. Not only that, Dirk would help out young musicians and, on more than one occassion, happily ferried his gear to Fibbers for someone else to use, taking time out from his own busy schedule. All here will miss him.
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UP THE RACKET PLAYLIST DEC 16 2005 (21 Dec 2005)
Check out playlists for club nights ...
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C'mon. c'mon, let's work together ... (25 May 2005)
Yorkollective is a FREE (!) CD that sits on the bar at Fibbers and promotes local acts that are willing to work together to build interest in the local music scene. A damn fine idea we think and one which DESERVES YOUR SUPPORT!! Each volume distributes 500 CDs and requires a small payment to cover costs and a commitment to help in production of a share of the CDs. In return the band reaches 500 new people directly, and have the opportunity to network with other artists in the city. In a band? Interested? email: yorkollective@gmail.com for an application form for the next CD.
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It's true - we're now open late! (9 Feb 2005)
Club nights come to Fibbers ... and how! 10.30pm - 2am with DJ Stubbsy (Ziggys). Friday night is UP THE RACKET - indie glamorous rock'n'roll disko with the latest greatest geetar anthems and furture superstars. Good music, no dress code, idiot-free and the coffee machine will still be on. York's legendary rock'n'roll club well in to it's second decade moves forward once again. Entry £3 with flyer/NUS b4 11.30pm, £5 after.
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Pioneer. Music Lover. Gent. (26 Oct 2004)
Much loved Radio 1 and Radio 4 presenter, John Peel OBE, has died suddenly on holiday in Peru. The veteran broadcaster had worked for Radio 1 since its launch in 1967 and was seen as being single-handedly responsible for introducing British listeners to a huge range of styles, including punk rock, reggae and hip-hop. He was also the first English DJ to play a record twice in a row - Teenage Kicks by the Undertones - which he often described as his favourite record. Leeds-based The Wedding Present were one of his favourite bands of all time. John Peel had an amazingly eclectic taste and was also known affectionately for on-air blunders, including playing records at the wrong speed. He leaves behind his wife Sheila (namechecked on air as The Pig!) and four children. Fibbers says: A true radio pioneer; a true music lover; a gentleman. There will be never be anybody else remotely like him.
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As if you're really there (14 Feb 2004)
After a long period sulking in the confines of computer chip cramp, the webcam is back! Uploading every ten minutes from 8.30pm Greenwich Mean Time every night, you can experience the wonder of Fibbers without the heat, smoke, noise and that annoying tall bloke who is always in front of you and WON'T MOVE. However, you also don't get to admire the smiley and beautiful bar staff or sup on cold beer and hot coffee. There's no guarantees you won't get the occasional roadie's arse or somebody wrapping up a lead but that's just the fun of the fair, ain't it? Happy viewing, that's all folks ...
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Ain't no sunshine now he's gone (30 Nov 2001)
Beatles legend George Harrison has died at the age of 58, after a long battle against cancer. The youngest of the Fab Four, he was often overshadowed by Lennon & McCartney but never underestimated by them; or those who took the trouble to listen to And All Things Must Pass or The Traveling Wilburys.
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Cancer. Want to make a difference? (29 Nov 2001)
You can help in the fight against cancer. It will take just five minutes of your time today, and won't cost you anything. Tricky decision eh? More than 382,000 computers generating 85,000,000 hours are currently involved in this project in conjunction with the National Foundation for Cancer Research and Oxford University (read about this on their site) in the fight against cancer. COME ON! Read the full story - MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! It is now over one year since we started and between Fibbs and its customers, we have donated the equivalent computing power of a super high spec PC running continuously for over 3 years! Thank you all. Perhaps now's the time to ditch that Homer Simpson screen saver and move on ....
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Like a Rolling Stone .... (17 Oct 2001)
Nice to see that little old Fibbs is just the right size for all sorts of folks. A pleasure and an honour therefore to have none other than the drummer of probably the world's greatest ever rock'n'roll band, The Rolling Stones, showing up with Chas'n'Dave last week. Come back soon, Charlie Watts.
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