Kill Committee album launch - Oakford Social Club

Bennet play the face Bar, Two man travelling medicine show have a gig, and other updates from Musical Bear Records.

Lockdown update from Musical Bear Records, listen to what the musicians of Reading have been up to

Live performances from Shoals, Dharma Sunset, and Long Day Late Night at The After Dark Club Musical Bear Records present another night of live music with three bands on Friday 17th August. Here at MBR we care about great music more than anything else, and this means we put on gigs from bands whether they are on our label or not. For our August live music night we are doing exactly that, with all three bands hand picked to play. Headliners Shoals last played for MBR to a packed out Oakford supporting Kill Committee, bringing a loyal following who sang along and danced to their jingle jangle indie tunes. Now freshly signed to the label, they headline their own show at the Legendary After Dark , ahead of the release of future indie classic (we know because we've heard it) 'When the news is bad'. Don't miss this, as Shoals bring the powerful harmonies and crashing chords reminiscent of The Byrds, The Beatles, and more recent hits of 90s indie. Dharma Sunset are another local act with a collection of rock and pop songs full of hooks and melodies. Long Day Late Night are from a little further out of town, but with a number of London dates under their belt, and two EPs out already, you won't want to miss them. Don't let their fresh faces fool you, their songs are crisp, intelligent indie and they know how to put on a show. We saw them just a few weeks ago at the Reading Fringe, bringing a brash confident set to a damp summer afternoon. If you like your indie with a bit of swagger, and a touch of rock, this is for you. Don't forget to check out all the bands on the label, we have a few releases out now and soon - and some exciting label news just around the corner! That's all for now, but remember to check back for more news and updates about what we're up to at MBR

Join us again on February 24th at The After Dark for a night of exciting new music If you were lucky enough to be among the crowd at the packed After Dark last December, you'll know what Musical Bear Records are all about. We love great music, and supporting unsigned bands along with the acts on our label - followed by the usual 'Loaded Live' DJ Set. On Saturday we have four acts taking to the legendary stage at The After Dark. We start early at MBR, so don't hang about, doors open at 7pm and until 7.30 it's FREE entry. After then it's £8 on the door so get in early, see the bands and save a few quid for an extra drink or two. Get advance tickets for £5 (plus booking) here The Final Clause of Tacitus - Something a bit heavier here from our well established headliners Doops - If you were lucky enough to see them at our first MBR night you'll know they're not to be missed Harroland - don't miss this - these chaps are making a name for themselves, and with good reason. The BJ Bevy - a bit like Jack White, kind of. Get there early to catch this But that's not all that's been happening ... We have more gigs across the country from our MBR acts , and right here in our hometown of Reading. Kill Committee are playing a free gig at The Purple Turtle supporting 6Music favourites Palace Winter. It's free, but due to demand you'll have to book your ticket in advance. It's also Kill Committee member Danny's birthday, so bring a card. They also release the debut album on 30th March with a launch night at The Oakford Social Club. Support from Shoals - who're back after a break - and sounding better than ever. We have a lot more planned for the year, more acts joining us and more releases - so pop back and visit us to find out. That's all for now See you Saturday, MBR

A very special Christmas gift for friends of Musical Bear Records It’s very nearly Christmas and we couldn’t let this most special times of year go without giving you all at least one special festive present. We’re very excited to announce that legendary all round entertainer and personal friend of Valerie Singleton, Lenny Beige, will be releasing his truly special cover version of Greg Lake’s "I Believe in Father Christmas" as a free download single via Musical Bear Records on Christmas Eve! Keep an eye out on our twitter and Facebook pages for more details as the big day draws near.

The end of year round up from Musical Bear Records

We have finally decided to take the plunge and add a blog to the new MBR site. We wanted an easy way to share information with you and we're excited to start this journey. Keep coming back to my site and check for updates right here on the blog.