Burnley
The original idea came about in 1999 when a mate and I were at work and were trying to think of a pub in our local town that had regular live bands on. We trawled through local newspapers for a gigs listings but couldn't find anything of interest, only a bunch of karaoke nights or solo vocalists. It was then when we seeded the idea "it would be great to have a website which listed all local gigs and bands"
It wasn't until 2005 that I decided to initially develop Lancashirebands.co.uk. Little did I know that the site was grow and expand like it has.
The number one aim of the site is to provide a comprehensive gig listings service for everything going on in local scene in the northwest. The site isnt particularly interested in what's going on at the MEN, or Apollo, as their gig listings are well documented on other sites. I'm more interested in the local level; what bands are playing in my local pub? what can I see tonight for free within drunken rolling distance home?
The secondary aim of the site is to be a FREE resource to support local bands and venues. Bands can create their own profile, upload mp3s, and post news and photos of themselves. Venues can advertise their gigs, post information about upcoming events and provide information on available gig slots.
The site is also giving a helping hand to small music related businesses in the northwest. The site has partnerships with local businesses who can advertise on the site for free and in return offer discounts to northwestBands members. It is hoped to expand the partnership scheme even further.
Have you discovered any bands you like, who have linked to the site, that you wouldn't have otherwise hear of?
Yeah, I've discovered quite a few bands. However with the amount of coding and admin work the site requires I never get to listen or check out as many bands as I would like.
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2012
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For playing at Charlottes 18th Birthday Party - and helping raise over £1K for two Cancer Charitys!
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Jan
2012
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New Tablet/Mobile friendly Layout
01
Jan
2012
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Get some bonus crp points by retweeting nwb!
07
Jun
2011
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Fantasic rock covers band from southport now gracing the NWB homepage
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May
2011
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Exclusive voucher codes for NWB members
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May
2011
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Apr
2011
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If you're reading this, and logged in, then...
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Apr
2011
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NatWestBank have put in an offer for the domain nwb.co
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Mar
2011
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Should we have one? and what should it contain?
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Mar
2011
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You can now turn them on, or off
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Mar
2011
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Have you scored a gig through using NWB? Let me know
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Mar
2011
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We've recently moved to a new, more expensive server...
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Mar
2011
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Anyone want to buy the nwb.co.uk domain for me?
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Mar
2011
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Exclusive 5% off at Dolphin Music
04
Mar
2011
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Grab a bargain this weekend
05
Feb
2011
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We've finally got a NWB FB Page
03
Nov
2010
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Oct
2010
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06
Oct
2010
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Finally Fixed - (i think!)
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Aug
2010
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Notice for AOL email users
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Jul
2010
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Jul
2010
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Jul
2010
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Other
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Need some webspace for your band website?
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Jul
2010
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Jun
2010
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01
May
2010
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The big day finally arrives!
28
Apr
2010
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Over taken Teenage Kicks!
02
Apr
2010
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Having a spring clear out... make me an offer
13
Mar
2010
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Buddy and Hopkins, Change of Email, Wrecked on Homepage, Mr.NWB Goes Freelance!, NWB Wedding!
06
Feb
2010
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Thanks folks! - Finally smashed the 800 barrier!
26
Jan
2010
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13
Jan
2010
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Thought I'd give everyone a heads up on the development of NWB 2.0
03
Jan
2010
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Site Suggestions
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The new site is finally on its way - With an Official Release date of.....
24
Dec
2009
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Have a good un from Mr and Mrs NWB
20
Dec
2009
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Check out this video! lol
20
Dec
2009
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11
Dec
2009
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Update your profile with Photos / Youtube clips / Biogs and links to relevant sites
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Nov
2009
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Nov
2009
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Nifty quick links from Google
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Nov
2009
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£5.00 off £50.00 spend - Valid against all items
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Nov
2009
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Bought one the other day - Thought I'd give it a lil review
16
Nov
2009
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Buddy and Hopkins Creator Needs Your help!
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Nov
2009
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Thinking of splashing out and buying a decent guitar..
22
Oct
2009
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Win a copy of DJ HERO worth over £150!
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Sep
2009
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This should please a few people..
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Sep
2009
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14
Sep
2009
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There's a hoard of useful information on the NWB community blog - Let Mr.NWB know your favourite 3
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Sep
2009
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Aug
2009
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Aug
2009
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14
Aug
2009
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Exclusive NWB Voucher Code for this weekend only
14
Aug
2009
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Development Updates - Blog
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Aug
2009
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Guitar pioneer Les Paul died today, it has been announced.
13
Aug
2009
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07
Aug
2009
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06
Aug
2009
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Worthy of the Rockband franchise?
02
Aug
2009
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Is NWB the most comprehensive NW gig guide in the web?
02
Aug
2009
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You can now correct typos/grammar errors in your blog comments
30
Jul
2009
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Big thanks to everyone - We broke the big 600!
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Jul
2009
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Jul
2009
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13
Jul
2009
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Whats your ultimate air guitar song?
07
Jul
2009
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Back from me jollies - now what did I miss?
18
Jun
2009
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11
Jun
2009
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Exclusive voucher code, with will give you £5 off, when you spend £35+
09
Jun
2009
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Big thanks to everyone involved
06
Jun
2009
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Bit of an update on profile urls
04
Jun
2009
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Check out the new NWB Plectrum
31
May
2009
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Put a link on your website or myspace to NWB and be in the hat to win a £20 Amazon voucher
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May
2009
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An update to how blog urls are constructed
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May
2009
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Festivals
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The first NWB showcase of 2009
18
May
2009
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Accy gets its first boyband nightclub, featuring live music from boy bands from the 90's
17
May
2009
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Should now be easier to page blogs posts
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May
2009
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Amazing rock covers band at the Kings Arms
13
May
2009
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Who fancies it? any interest?
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May
2009
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Sabre doing their fashion show pose
02
May
2009
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Where he'll go, nobody knows..
01
May
2009
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Mr.NWB back from his jollies
24
Apr
2009
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Check out this interview I did with Burnout Magazine about 3 years ago!
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Apr
2009
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Apr
2009
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Sorry for the slight site outage on Thursday, I was tinkering with a few of the NWB knobs and buttons and bashed too many - ooops!
So, to make up for it, I've devised a new competition!... Read on
14
Apr
2009
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You can now recover your password at any time
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Apr
2009
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Some nice changes to the NWB gig guide
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Apr
2009
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07
Apr
2009
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Sorry for the site being offline this morning. The hosting providers had a problem with a network switch
05
Apr
2009
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02
Apr
2009
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Full list of Entrants... Winner Announced at 10.30pm on Pure Biker FM
28
Mar
2009
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Well done fellow NWB'ers!
26
Mar
2009
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Hi folks you can now updated your NWB password...
24
Mar
2009
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Thanks to the NWB member who bought the Black Ice Tab from Amazon. The donated/commission fund has been the best ever since the launch of NWB 5 years ago.
19
Mar
2009
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Who'd be in your ideal NWB Supergroup lineup?
16
Mar
2009
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Let the NWB members in on your best drummer gags......
16
Mar
2009
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To the person who bought the Shure SM58 mic grill at Dolphin Music
16
Mar
2009
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Good news. NWB will be continuing it's support with Buddy and Hopkins for another 12 Months
09
Mar
2009
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Has anyone noticed the increased amount of monthly blogs being posted? It's great news for NWB!, and great that everyone is mucking in and providing excellent reading material
05
Mar
2009
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Just a quick reminder to all NWB members. Please do not post blogs/comments in ALL CAPS. They will get deleted.
03
Mar
2009
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Rob Williams, co-founder of one of the UK’s leading online companies Dolphin Music, died in a skiing accident yesterday evening while on holiday in the Swiss Alps. Mr Williams had been part of a group break for UK entrepreneurs in the ski resort of Verbier. He became separated from his group during very harsh weather conditions. His family and work colleagues have now been informed.
02
Mar
2009
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Just got this email this morning from a NW Notice Board Service. Get your band photos in venues!
01
Mar
2009
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I've done away with the SIMPLE html in posts and comments, and put an auto filter which should pick up any links to external sites.
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Feb
2009
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Got a HI-RES photo of your band/venue? send then through, as they'll be going on the new NWB homepage
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Feb
2009
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02
Feb
2009
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Just done a website for local Kirkahm Band - What do you think?
25
Jan
2009
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Just bought it today - Gawd it's good!
06
Jan
2009
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Things should be running a wee bit faster - I forgot to flick the "go faster" switch
24
Dec
2008
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Have a good xmas to everyone on NWB! - Enjoy the Gift! - Click to Unwrap!
17
Nov
2008
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Join Mr NWB on the greatest guitar/drum/bass/vocal game of all time!
07
Nov
2008
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Fed up with iTunes? Why not go 'back to ole skool' and have a go with the new Napster. They are offering a free 7 day trial of their music service and enables access to over 6 million tracks
02
Oct
2008
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There's been much debate on NWB about bands having the same name, and thus causing confusion with fans.
So, I beg the question, what would be a great name for a band?
01
Oct
2008
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It's nearly a year on since NWB ACCY OXJAM - What are you doing this year?
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Sep
2008
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Fancy winning one of them fancy digital photo frames to put your gig photos in? Win one on our via our sponsors website!
25
Sep
2008
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NWB will be offline tonight for about 2 hrs between 6pm and 8pm
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Sep
2008
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Need a Wii so you can play Rockband or Guitar Hero over the coming winter nights? I'll reveal how you can get your mits on the sought after Wii with ease!
15
Sep
2008
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Just doing a quick survey of where you NWB'ers buy your stuff from.
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Sep
2008
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If you're anything like me you'll have a heap of gig photos on your computer that you just havent had the time to get printed, - either the inks run out on the printer, or you keep forgetting to take the memory stick when popping down to asda/tesco. Why not get your photos printed online for FREE and have them sent to you via royal mail in 2-3 working days. Too good to be true??
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Jun
2008
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Keeping NWB nice and tidy
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Apr
2008
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Just working on the new Private Messaging system
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Apr
2008
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Nifty Silverlight Guitar Memorabilia Gadget
22
Apr
2008
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Check out the new NWB promo video on the homepage
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Apr
2008
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Apr
2008
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Gear
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My amp blew the other week (during soundcheck! doh), so I've been on the hunt for a shiny new amp. I've always been a marshall fan myself, but the music guy suggested a Line 6 Spider III....
04
Apr
2008
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The new gig guide is up and running. You can now search for gigs by band name, venue, dates, and genre!
03
Apr
2008
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The Community Recognition Program is a way to recognize each member’s contributions to the NWB community. The Program awards points for each member’s contributions to the site.
02
Apr
2008
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Have you spotted a bug? - Help Mr.NWB and report any known issues/problems here
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Apr
2008
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Hello
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Welcome to the new look site! - Hope you like the new theme! - Click on the Blog Titles to read the full blog story and to add comments.