Little Things That YOU Can Do To Help The Fore

You might not think it, but your help is so important to giving us that extra push we need in getting that music industry exposure. Just the smallest of effort can make the difference - and throughout 2009 we will be posting suggestions here on the Fore blog of what you can do to help. Remember, we appreciate any spare time you can give to helping the band - so thanks in advance!!

Typing "the fastest selling album 2008" into Google

Our e-press release on the huge success of our debut album Black & White is currently on page 6 of this google search. With your help we can push the page up the hit rating and onto the front page of the google search. It might only take just one record company scout to make that search and we'll get that break we need. The more hits it gets, the more exposure we will receive

Read our article in The Music Magazine - and leave a comment

Another easy thing to do. Type "The Fore" into the search function on The Music Magazine's website www.themusicmagazine.co.uk/ (strangely we're currently only on page 2 of this search - don't ask!!!) - read our article, and leave a comment! You'll need to register a name but you'll be done within a couple of minutes.

Typing "black and white CD" into Google

We're currently on page 12 for this search, but with your help we can easily break into the top 5 pages. Remember the more hits, the more exposure we're likely to get :)

Get The Fore at your university/college

Are you at university/college? Do you know someone who you think might like The Fore to play at their uni/college? Next year we're looking to play more gigs in universities & colleges, so if you are able to put us in touch with the student union or event organiser then we'd love to here from you.

Merry Christmas From The Fore

Our last blog before Christmas! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all your support throughout 2008, it's been the busiest and best year we've ever had to date. See you all in 2009!

Andrew, Matt, Simon & Spencer
The Fore

Introducing Andrew McCulloch...

We're pleased to introduce to you Andrew McCulloch as our new rhythm guitarist position. Andrew has been depping for us for the past month or so, and in true Fore style has yet to have an official band practice with us!! Nevertheless he's being doing great and we're delighted that he has joined us. Andrew hails from Southport in Merseyside and has only just moved down to London in the past couple of months. Strangely enough we played on the same bill as Andrew in a gig several years ago but lost touch until he moved down South to check out the London gigging scene.

Not only does Andrew bring some mean attacking rhythms to the band but he can turn his hand to playing piano/organ as well as knocking out a tune on the harmonica as well.

Hopefully you'll be able to see the new look Fore for at a gig real soon.

Christmas Number 1 - Unsigned Chart!

We did it! For those of you who tuned into the Unsigned Chart you'll know that it got all rather tense when we closed in on the top spot - but we did it. Our progress on the Unsigned Chart was No. 4 (September), No. 4 (October), No. 2 (November) and No. 1 (December).

We'll be retiring You'll Be Mine as of next month and uploading a song from our new album 'Run & Hide' for January's song vote. Thanks again for everybody's vote and let's see if we can make it 2 songs in a row!

Gig Review - Sutton Town Centre - 20 December 2008

Afer the late cancellation of Bromley Town Centre the following day it turned out that the gig in Sutton was the last gig we would do of 2008. As with most town centre gigs (particularly the ones around Christmas) nothing went entirely to plan. When we got to Sutton a local church was setting up to perform a puppet show in which they 'spread the word' to songs that sounded suspiciously like "Stop In The Name of Love" by The Supremes and "Sweet Home Alabama/All Summer Long". Not that it mattered; Matt was delayed getting there so it was enjoyable watching Sutton's own version of Sesame Street from 3 metres away...

The weather was much better than last week's gig - in fact it was really mild for a change. As with our last two gigs we had very large crowds, despite the fact that we were playing much further down from our 'prime' spot further up the High Street.

Big thanks to David and Sprucy who came down all the way from Hertfordshire to see us play, hopefully we'll be playing at a venue a litle closer for you in '09!

Gig in Bromley Cancelled This Sunday - but Saturday in Sutton is still on!!!

Unfortunately our slot in the Bromley Town Centre has been cancelled, due to a double-booking of events in the High Street. This means that we won't return to Bromley until the new year, most likely late January. Our gig in Sutton on Saturday remains unchanged and, providing the weather holds out, we'll definitely be playing!! On this occasion we are playing slightly further down the High Street, opposite the second St Nicholas Shopping Centre entrance.

Unsigned Chart Show Update

This Sunday see's the final Unsigned Chart Show of 2008 - and we're hoping to go one step better from our current number 2 position and be number 1!!! As we're said before we really do need your help to give us the final push and reach the number one position in time for Christmas. The Unsigned Chart gets a lot of attention from record company types, so hitting the top spot would be pretty damn fine! Simply click on the below link to vote for You'll Be Mine - you don't need to be a member of the website - just write down why you think You'll Be Mine gets your vote. Oh, and tell all your friends to do the same!!

http://www.unsignedchart.com/page/page/show?id=1683114%3APage%3A61544

Press Agent in the US - Chuck Hinson

We're proud to report that Chuck Hinson, music journalist and media columnist has joined our ranks as The Fore's US Press Agent.

Chuck has already been a huge help for us over the past few months, securing us radio air play in no less than 20 states in America and is generating huge interest in the band. We've even had numerous offers to play over in the States however at this point in time our debut wil have to wait. Now with Chuck working with us on a more regular basis though we're hoping that we'll see bigger and better things in 2009.

Gig Review - Sutton Town Centre 14 December 2008

Back in Sutton for our penultimate appearance in the town centre (our last gig there in next Saturday). Sutton, like Bromley last week, obviously had got wind of the fact that it was the first time we were promoting our second album Run & Hide. We literally had crowds 3-4 people deep wanting to get their hands on the new CD! We had a great time and manage to survive the cold. Thanks to everyone that did buy the new album and we hope you enjoy it as much as the first one!

Set from:

Have Me Back Again
Someone New
Come On In
We Were Meant To Be
I Got A Girl
A Girl Like You
Little Louisa
That's A Lie
Love For Sale
In So Deep
Man Of Few Words
You'll Be Mine

Gig Review - Bromley Town Centre 7 December 2008

Things are never simple on our Showcase Tour. If it isn't raining then there's always something else that crops up to complicate the day! It's Christmas time and we've been having a few problems with merry-go-rounds. Last week we sadly had to pull out of performing in Guildford and in the approach to this Sunday's gig we got wind that another giant carousel had been put up exactly where we normally play. Fortunately, the good people of Bromley Council kindly provided us with a different plot to perform in, and minus Si's stage, we got on to what we do best.

This gig was a bit more special than other cos it was the first chance we had to sell our second album Run & Hide. We had a excellent time, and once again we were helped out by superb Son's Of Mod guitarist Andrew McCulloch again for the day. After a delayed start we play for several hours to the normal large crowds. Bromley is one of our favourite town centres to play in and it's days like this that remind why it's so special. Weather permitting we'll be back in Bromley in 2 weeks time, for the last weekend before Christmas. We can't wait!

Set from:

Have Me Back Again
Someone New
Come On In
We Were Meant To Be
I Got A Girl
A Girl Like You
Little Louisa
That's A Lie
Love For Sale
In So Deep
Man Of Few Words
You'll Be Mine

Run & Hide - On Sale NOW!

The wait is over! We are now selling our second album RUN & HIDE! If you enjoyed Black & White then you'll love the new album - 15 songs, just for £3. We reckon it'll make a great xmas present! :)

What's more, if you buy Run & Hide at one of our Showcase gigs you'll be able to get our debut album Black & White for just £2 - that's a fiver for two albums! Your first chance to buy the album will be this weekend in Bromley Town Centre. See you there!

Unsigned Chart Show Update

Exciting from the Unsigned Chart Show - we managed to move up from number 4 in the chart to number 2!!! Thanks for all your help in pushing us up the chart, we really appreciate it. We now need your help to give us the final push and reach the number one position in time for Christmas, and the final Unsigned Chart Show of 2008.

Please click on the below link to vote for You'll Be Mine - you don't need to be a member of the website - just write down why you think You'll Be Mine gets your vote. Oh, and tell all your friends to do the same!!

http://www.unsignedchart.com/page/page/show?id=1683114%3APage%3A61544

Gig Review - Sutton Xmas Lights & Karbon Kinks Gig

A real double bill this week in terms of gigs. It was really good to be asked to be involved in this year's xmas lights turn-on in Sutton, Surrey. Those who were there will know that we got a real soaking though - the rain came down all night. Oh well, never mind, we had a good time and so did our good friend Andrew McCulloch who is currently depping on rhythm guitar at the moment for us. Andrew is an awesome guy and we had a great time on stage with him. It's nice to be a 4 piece again! Those who are lo0oking forward to our next Sutton gig it is in just a couple of weeks time.

The Xmas gig was on the Thursday. The very next day (that's Friday as far as I remember...) and it was off to Gillingham and The Beacon Court Tavern. The BCT is perhaps the last big venue that we've yet to play at (apart from the Command House which we're booked in to play later next year) so it was good to eventually do the gig. Unfortunately it was a little ruined again by the rubbish weather and the NIGHTMARE traffic on the A2 and M25. Oh well, these things happen...as it happened we had a great gig and the Karbon Kinks we pretty good as well. THe lead singer looked pretty much like Ray Davies' doppel ganger - check 'em out some time.

Will leave you with the news that Run & Hide (our second album) will be available to buy NEXT WEEK!!!

Two Gigs This Week! Sutton Xmas Lights AND The Kinks!

Sadly, our debut in Guildford Town Centre has had to be cancelled due to a double booking - but we'll make it over there in early next year without doubt :)

That said, we've STILL got a couple of fantastic gigs coming up in this week alone.

First up is the turning-on of Sutton High Street's xmas lights.We are getting involved from 6pm - the lights will be turned on at 7pm and we will sing some songs straight after. Hopefully we're get Father Christmas to dep on rhythm guitar for us!!!

Second up is a treat for our fans in Medway. We don't get to play too many gigs as far east as Gillingham these days (what this space for that to change next year), but this coming Friday we are supporting The Karbon Kinks, a top King tribute act in one of the top live venues in Kent, The Beacon Court Tavern. Tickets are just a fiver so this really isn't one to miss out on. We're on stage at 8pm, with the Karbons on a little after 9pm.

Gig Review - Sutton Town Centre - 16 November

Last weekend Showcase ‘show’ in Sutton Town Centre was a little bit out of the ordinary, due to the fact that we were reduced to ducking in and out of cover to hide from the rain that came down all afternoon. In the end I think we manged to get about 60 mins playing done and a special thanks should go out to everyone that stopped by in the drizzle as we played.

Despite the fear of electrocution I thought we put on a really good set and had a great time. What’s more we’ve learnt that Simon’s cymbals don’t sound very good when dripping with water!!!

New Fore Internet Magazine Article

We have been featured in the one of the latest articles of the internet based e-magazine 'The Music Magazine'! Heather Wainwright caught up with Spencer in between gigs last week for a short interview for her column.

Check out the article via this link:

http://www.themusicmagazine.co.uk/featured/why-the-world-should-know-about-the-fore

The Fore : New Album 'Run and Hide'

PRESS RELEASE

London band The Fore have recorded their second album ‘Run and Hide’ which is due for release on December 5. The band, who signed to TV and Music supplier NOMA Music in July, recorded the album at Ranscombe Studios in Rochester Kent.

Spencer Hannabuss, bass player in the Fore said

"We are really pleased with our latest release. Our debut album Black & White was always going to be a tough act to follow, but we're extremely confident that Run & Hide achieves just that. Rather than simply trying to replicate Black & White we wanted to expand on it, whilst at the same time we tried to stay faithful to the style and sound that has now become our trademark.”

The Fore's debut album 'Black and White' sold over 5,000+ copies in ten months, making it one of the fastest selling ‘indie unsigned’ albums of 2008. Currently number four on the UK unsigned chart show, 2009 looks like it will be The year for the London band.

Run and Hide is available on Beatnik Geek Records.

END OF PRESS RELEASE

Gig Review - London / SE Showcase Tour - Bromley

Another great gig at Bromley. We've been really lucky with the weather in the past, but I can't remember a time when we have been THAT close to cancelling due to bad weather. Literally, 5 mins after we finished for the afternoon, as we were packing up, the rain came down! Luckily we had all the gear under cover by then, but it could've been a different story.

Of course the gig fell on Rememberance Sunday and so we didn't start at our usual 12 noon time, to allow the Salvation Army troop down the High Street. I had one of my military coats on that day and got the urge to follow them down the high street myself! The start was also delayed by a couple of minus by rain in the air, but we eventually got off and played a full day, playing three sets in the process. Highlight for me was You've Got To Choose, which featured an excellent guitar break from Matt. it wasn't the warmest of days either, so we're gonna have to get used to playing in coats and gloves again me thinks!

On to Surrey next, with Sutton and Guildford waiting...

Our Showcase Tour Continues! Bromley Town Centre This Sunday!!

Weather permitting, we are back in Bromley Town Centre, performing in Market Place, from 12 noon onwards.

If you've already downloaded the new album Run & Hide it'll be great to hear from you - tell us what you think!

Run and Hide Now Available On Download

Well after a long wait it is finally here! Run and Hide, our second album, has been mixed, mastered and is now available on download format. Later this month we will releasing the CD version of the album, but if you can't wait just follow the below link to download the album for a mere £2.99. That's less than 20p a song!

http://indiestore.7digital.com/thefore/indieProductDetail.aspx?pid=-114741

If you didn't read my previous run-down on each of the songs on our website's forum, here it is again :)

1. Forgive And Forget
2. We Were Meant To Be
3. Have Me Back Again
4. Send My Love To You
5. You've Got To Choose
6. Run And Hide
7. Rumours And Lies
8. That's A Lie
9. It's You Girl
10. Lazy Day
11. Leave Me Alone
12. No Other Love
13. Tell Your Friend
14. Emma
15. Ain't That Just Fine

1. Forgive And Forget
The opener, sung by me. I get to play the piano on Forgive & Forget and it can be heard in the background. It sets the scene for what to expect for the rest of the album.

2. We Were Meant To Be
We've been playing this one at our gigs for sometime now and it's great to finally get it down on CD.

3. Have Me Back Again
Matt and I are one lead vocals. I wrote this one when I was 20 so it's nice to eventually get it recorded. We're really pleased with the results.

4. Send My Love To You
Simon sings this one. It's one of my favourites and Matt's 12 string really drivs the song on.

5. You've Got To Choose
To me, this will always be Man Of Few Words Part II!! Got the same feel as MOFW, although this time the song is sung by Matt.

6. Run And Hide
Title track of the album. No particular reason for this, except it seemed to make a good album title. We're all really pleased with this song - Matt plays some great guitar and Simon is going nuts on the instrumental break!

7. Rumours And Lies
A slower number, sung by me. This one was done pretty much is one take, which wasn't bad!

8. That's A Lie
One of the songs on 'Run & Hide' that we have been playing in our sets for some time. For the recording we substituted the second electric guitar for an acoustic guitar. Check out the "weeeelllll" at the start - it took us ages to get it right!!!

9. It's You Girl
One of the Fore's management team's favourite songs, but not one that we usually play live. This is the oldest song on the album - think I wrote this one when I was just 14.

10. Lazy Day
One of the features of Run And Hide is the use of piano. Although we're releasing the album in the winter 'Lazy Day' has a summer feel to it. Definitely different from our usual sound and one that we're really pleased with.

11. Leave Me Alone
A real punchy song, which we often play in our live sets. Ends with a great harmony which sets the scene for...

12. No Other Love
One of Matt's favourite songs. Matt and I duet and Matt gets out the 12 string guitar again from the Black And White sessions.

13. Tell Your Friend
Another Matt solo song and another song done in one take. Good job too - Si wouldn't have been happy doing too many takes on this one! Features some mean handclaps on it, which we all did.

14. Emma
Quite a haunting song, especially when the backing vocals come in at the end of the song. I tickle the ivories again.

15. Ain't That Just Fine
Last song on the album. Simon really likes this one and it seems a fitting way to end the album.

Songwritin Blog Part Two - Little Louisa

Here's the second part of my blog on the background to some of our songs. I'm often asked how I go about writing songs. What comes first, the words or the music? Well thanks to this lovely blog site, I've now got the opportunity to shed a bit more light on the behind the the scenes of The Fore!

Little Louisa

This was my attempt of trying something a bit rockier. I was getting into a bit of garage music at the time, and of course I've always liked The Kinks' early stuff as well. Little Louisa was a result of all that. The words are definitely influenced by all that garage scene. Check out some of The Sonics stuff - most of their great songs have a story to them. That's my take on those songs.

There's also a bit of the old Motown song 'Money' in it (also recorded by The Beatles) - the floor tom drums bit is influenced by that song. The first recorded version was much slower than what it is like now. My first demo version was done just on acoustic guitar and I used a cardboard box and wooden spoons to do the drum bits!! A bit different to the awesome drum fills that Si now does week in week out...

And who's Louisa? Now that would be telling :)

Spencer

Unsigned Chart & Counterfeit Beatles Gig Review

Lots to catch up with!!

Firstly, we managed to stay at Number 4 in the Unsigned Chart. This is a great achievement, considering that most acts only seem to stay in the chart for no more than a week or two. Hopefully next week we'll be pushing on up to Number 1. Thanks to everyone who tuned in and gave us their support. The Unsigned Chart Show is quite a big industry site, so hopefully, with your support, we can push on a get recognised.

The Counterfeit Beatles gig.

On Saturday we had the little matter of supporting the Counterfeit Beatles. I've known of the Counterfeits for years, having seen them a number of times over the years. They probably are the premier Beatle tribute act in the South East. As it turns out, they were extremely nice guys as well to boot, and we all got on really well. Sadly, as we were playing as a three piece, we couldn't really show ourselves in the best light, but we did really well and played fantastically. We ended up playing around a hour and earned an encore of Little Louisa to boot.

Now it's for a week off before our next gig which is in Bromley. It'll be a short rest though cos the Bromley gig kicks of a run of loads of gigs, in which our Showcase Tour takes us to Guildford later next month as well as regular haunts like Bromley and Sutton...

Listen To The Fore On The Unsigned Chart Show This Monday!

Tune in at 7pm to the Unsigned Chart Show Podcast to see how we are doing on the lastest chart. Last week was our debut on the chart and we entered in at number 4!!

Listen in to Dave and Lee's great show by clicking on the below link:

http://www.unsignedchart.com/page/page/show?id=1683114%3APage%3A61543

If you don't get a chance log in to the Fore blog later in the week to find out how we did!

GIG - Saturday 25 October, Acacia Hall, Dartford

Fresh from a week off from any gigs (last week's gig was cancelled at short notice), we now have a gig that we all are looking forward to. On Saturday we return to Dartford for the first time in about 18 months, supporting the popular Counterfeit Beatles in the Acacia Halls.

The Counterfeits were the first tribute act I ever saw and they are pretty well-travelled, having just come back from a short tour in Asia.

If you'd like to get a ticket the best thign to do it to come early and buy a ticket at the door (doors open at 7pm). Tickets are £12.50 each. We are on at 7.30pm for approx an hour's set before The Counterfeits do their thing...

Spencer

London / SE Showcase Gig In Sutton CANCELLED

We're really sorry to announce at short notice that we have had to cancel today's gig due to illness. Apologies to everyone that made the effort to go to the gig this weekend - we know we had people coming from across London on this occasion.

We hope to see you at another gig very soon.Spencer

Gig Review - London / SE Showcase Tour - Bromley

Had a great time today in Bromley as our Showcase Tour continued. Soon we'll be heading down to Medway in Kent and off to Guildford in Surrey, but for the timebeing it was back to Si's hometown. And what a great time we had.

Once again big crowds showed up to see us play, quite a few that we had seen before which was great, and I really can't believe how lucky we were with the weather. We're still down to a three piece following Luke leaving the band, and it's still really weird having to sing I Got A Girl and Someone New myself. I really should learn those words better...

Thanks again to everyone who showed up, bought the album, applauded and took photos of us whilst we played. We really can't wait to get back to Bromley.

Next up is Sutton next Sunday, maybe see you there :)

Spencer

Our London / South East Showcase Tour Continues This Sunday!

Our Showcase Tour is starting to gather up some speed now, with several new towns being lined up in the near future. We have already played to THOUSANDS of people this year, but hopefully we're aiming to make the tour bigger and better, performing further out to Kent and Surrey.

In the meantime it's back to one of our 'home' towns for the timebeing - Bromley - this Sunday. We'll be there from 12 noon onwards. This weekend we'll be giving away Fore posters as well as badges - so make ure you come down and get your merchandise.

Songwriting Blog Part 1 - Love For Sale

I'm often asked how I go about writing songs. What comes first, the words or the music? Well thanks to this lovely blog site, I've now got the opportunity to shed a bit more light on the behind the the scenes of The Fore!

I've been writing since I was 14 years old and most of my songs are worked on an acoustic guitar. That's not always the case, but it is most of the time. Nearly always the music & tune will come first. A melody will often come to me when I wake up/about to go to sleep, when I'm walking home or when I'm jamming on the guitar. I can happen anywhere! I've got a little mono tape recorder at home and I use this to put down my ideas - however bad they are!!! When I come up with an idea I'll pick up the guitar and play through the makings of the verse or chorus I have and always continue adlibbing afterwards. This is often how I pick up new sections of songs. I also have a list of song names which I will turn to if I'm looking for a catchy title. Run & Hide, Rumours & Lies, Forgive & Forget and Love For Sale are all examples of this!

So what about the songs that we're recorded? In this blog I'll be occasionally running through a number of the songs that you all know from our recordings/gigs and give you a history to the song :) First up...

Love For Sale

Love For Sale starts up Black & White and is probably best known for its 12 string guitar. When it was first written though I didn't even own a 12 string guitar!

It actually started pre-Fore days when I used to be in a cover band. We used to do this old song by The Searchers called When You Walk In The Room, which tended to be a set favourite. I wanted to write my on 'Room' song and I already had a partly writtne song hanging around which was like Girl Don't Tell Me by The Beach Boys. It was called Love For Sale, but was just a couple of verses with a different middle section. I used this song and worked out an opening riff - although it was origanally going to be on 6 string. Of course that all changed when Matt came on board in the band and I started to look to songs that could use the 12 string - so Love For Sale was born!!

Obviously there's other influences in the song - The Byrds spring to mind particularly - but the real origins of the song go back to those covers days and me trying to come up with my own When You Walk In the Room!

Of course its a song that Matt sings, and no one else could realyl do it justice. I've sung it once before, at a gig that Matt couldn't make, and I was rubbish at it! I guess it's quite handy that we've got more than one singer in the band...

More on our songs in a later post. Until then I'll see you around!!

Spencer

Run & Hide Snippets Now Available on Myspace

Well, the launch date of our second album 'Run & Hide' gets ever closer. We're still hoping to release the album in early November which is now only under 7-8 weeks away. In a couple on weeks we'll be heading to SRT, who boast Universal Music as one of their clients, to complete the final mastering and production process of the album. At the same time we are working on the album cover design. Everything's going to plan and we'll update you as when we have further news.

In the meantime we have released 'snippets' of a number of songs from Run & Hide on our myspace page and on our Overplay website. To hear the sampler, please follow the link below

http://www.overplay.co.uk/band.asp?band_id=1005268

Sutton Saturday September 27

12pm OLYPIAD 2012 LAUNCH
The crowd in Sutton High Street seems to get bigger and bigger! Bathed in late summer sunshine The Fore played two sets to a buzzing crowd (Half of which I am sure we saw at Carshalton the week before, thanks to everyone that came down especially to see the guys play. After a slight hitch (There was no power in the nearby socket!) We set up a generator and The Fore were off into the 'Bop Bop' song otherwise known as "We were meant to be" the album flew off the 'Fore stand' and we were giving away posters to the crowd hustling around the stall. At this point we must thank the girls dancing to all the songs, everyone had a smile on their faces watching them..... The crowd grew and The Fore played on .....


Set list
It'll Be Me
You've Got To Choose
Little Louisa
Someone New
In So Deep
Come On In
In So Deep
Man OF Few Words
Send My Love To You
Run & Hide
Leave Me Alone
Shake!
Tell Your Friend
That's A Lie
A Girl Like You
You'll Be Mine

After two sets and the guys signing hundreds of posters, we packed up and moved to The Millenium Stage a few hundred yards up the high street ....This sounds easy enough, but The Fore now need a truck to move all the equipment!!


OKTOBERFEST 3pm
We set up in the marquee next to the Oktoberfest bar and food stalls, the bar was packed with people sampling the German Beers and wines. With the sun steaming through the treesThe Fore played another hour set to an appreciative audience, beer flowed, and the audience devoured huge amounts of food, most of it traditional hearty fare such as Hendl (chicken), Schweinsbraten (roast pork), Haxn (knuckle of pork), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Würstel (sausages) along with Brezel (Pretzel)) and Knödeln (potato or bread dumplings)

Set list
We were meant to be
I want to be with you
Love for sale
Here comes the girl
It'll Be Me
You've Got To Choose
Little Louisa
Someone New
Come On In
In So Deep
Man OF Few Words
Send My Love To You
Run & Hide
Leave Me Alone
Shake!
In So Deep
Tell Your Friend
That's A Lie
A Girl Like You
You'll Be Mine

To crown a fantastic day 'Little Louisa' was played on Radio Jackie, on the Kelvin Michaels show, on Saturday afternoon.

A great day!

DJ

Sutton High Street...This Saturday!!!

Back in Sutton High Street for a marathon session! Firstly we're in our usual site, just opposite the St Nicholas Centre entrance from 12 noon onwards. During the afternoon we will be taking part in the 'Cultural Olympiad' launch, which will be a celebration of us getting the Olympics in 4 years, with dancers and lots more besides. We're going to celebrate the occasion by giving away FREE FORE POSTERS!

Later in the afternoon we'll be moving up the High Street (3pm), by the Millennium Gardens stage where we will be providing the entertainment for the "Oktoberfest, which involves a lot of continental beer and food being sold. Sounds right up my street!

Spencer

We Need A Rhythm Guitarist!!!!

Do you want to be part of the most exciting and dynamic unsigned band in Britain?

WELL NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!

We are looking for a talented and committed rhythm guitarist to compliment the band's sound and join Matt, Simon and Spencer as the next big thing!

Contact us now on thefore@theforeband.com

Luke Leaves The Fore!!

We are sad to announce that after 18 months Luke has decided to leave the band and return home to Oldham. We'd like to thank Luke for his contribution to the band and wish him all the very best for the future.

In the meantime thanks for everyone's continued support and we look forward to seeing you at our next Fore gig.

Gig Review - Carshalton Anti-Car Rally 21 Sept '08

After the disappointment of the last minute cancellation of our Kingston gig what a great gig the Carshalton one turned out to be. We had to get to Carshalton really early to set up to make the trip to the site of the event. There we were, all stood around the gazebo, trying to work out how to put it up without any instructions. In the end we put the tent up with no problems and the weather was really good, probably warmer than any day in August!

Radio Jackie were MC'ing the whole event and they put on a great show. What's more they really enjoyed our sets and are hoping to put our songs on their regular playlist.

Fresh from the recent recording session was 'You've Got To Choose' (or You HAVE To Choose as I announced it for some strange reason!) and it went really well. After 8 hours of manning The Fore stall, doing interviews with Radio Jackie and playing for the crowds we were shattered! looking forward to next Saturday though, when we're back in Sutton High Street for the Olympiad launch & beer festival - can it get any better?!?!

Set List (from):

Have Me Back Again
We Were Meant To Be
It'll Be Me
You've Got To Choose
Run & Hide
Little Louisa
Someone New
Come On In
In So Deep
Tell Your Friends
Man OF Few Words
Send My Love To You
Leave Me Alone
Shake!
That's A Lie
A Girl Like You
You'll Be Mine

This Saturday's gig CANCELLED!!

Sadly the RNLI gig had to be cancelled. The orgnanisers decided to pull the event at the last minute apparently, but hopefully it'll be re-scheduled for later in the year. In the meantime our gig on the Sunday in Carshalton is still definitely going ahead, so keep this one in your diaries!

In the meantime....

Snippets of some of our new songs will be posted onto our myspace profile very soon...Keep checking our blog to find out when you can hear the new songs on myspace.

Gigs This Weekend - Sat 20/09 & Sun 21/09

Really busy weekend for gigs this weekend - if you're in the South West London/Surrey area then hopefully you'll be able to make one of them.

Saturday 20 September - Minima Yacht Club, Kingston

First up is a great gig that we're doing for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution to anyone who didn't guess!) - at a Yacht Club next to the River Thames in Kingston. The event is FREE and we're on stage between 9pm and 10pm

Sunday 21 September - Anti Car Rally - Carshalton

We've been asked to provide the live music at this anti car rally in Carshalton, Surrey. London to Carshalton only takes 20 odd mins, so there's no excuse for anyone not to make it (unless you don't live in London that is!). We're playing two sets, one at 11am and another at 1pm. Just make sure you don't DRIVE to the event!

Spencer

Bromley High Street Gig Review (14/09/2009)

Well it was great to be getting back into the swing of things. After a whole week in the studio it was good to get back into the gigs. We had abit of luck with the weather as well (actually it's amazing how lucky with are with the weather...not wanting to tempt fate lol)

That said, we were surprisingly rusty by our own admission, and didn't chance a few of the more slightly complicated songs on this occasion. Nevertheless we still had a great time, and it was good to get the chance to try out our new stage - now Simon can be seen by everyone (rather than being obstructed by my big head!). Sadly, the microphone leads were tied down and couldn't be moved, so we could get a mic to Si easily enough to allow him to sing a song. That'll all be sorted the next time we get to play in Bromley, no doubt.

Thanks to everyone who stood and watch (and bought the CD). We seemed to get a much larger crowd this time - hopefully it'll grow even bigger next time. We're aiming to be back in Bromley in October (date tbc), but keep checking the main website (and fore-um) for an update.

Spencer

So the album is finished!!!

Yes it's true, we've finally finished the recording our our second album, Run And Hide!!!

After 7 long days in the studio we've finally completed our long awaited SECOND album - hope it was worth the wait. The album will shortly be released, but in the meantime, here's a short guide to all the songs:

1. Forgive And Forget
2. We Were Meant To Be
3. Have Me Back Again
4. Send My Love To You
5. You've Got To Choose
6. Run And Hide
7. Rumours And Lies
8. That's A Lie
9. It's You Girl
10. Lazy Day
11. Leave Me Alone
12. No Other Love
13. Tell Your Friend
14. Emma
15. Ain't That Just Fine

1. Forgive And Forget
The opener, sung by Spencer and backed up by Luke and Matt in the chorus. This one features Spencer on piano, which can we heard in the background. It sets the scene for what to expect for the rest of the album.

2. We Were Meant To Be
This one is a bit of a duet between Luke and Spencer - Luke taking the verses and Spencer on the middle 8. We've been playing this one at our gigs for sometime now and it's great to finally get it down on CD.

3. Have Me Back Again
Matt and Spencer sing. Spencer wrote this one when he was 20 so it's nice to finally get it recorded.

4. Send My Love To You
Simon sings this one. Luke does the upper harmony - their voices really work well together.

5. You've Got To Choose
Man Of Few Words Part II!! Got the same feel as MOFW, although this time the song is sung by Matt.

6. Run And HideTitle track of the album. No particular reason for this, except it seemed to make a good album title. We're all really pleased with this song - Matt plays some great guitar and Simon is going nuts on the instrumental break!

7. Rumours And Lies
A slower number, sung by Spencer. This one was done pretty much is one take, which wasn't bad!

8. That's A Lie
Duet between Luke and Spencer. We've substituted the second electric guitar for an acoustic guitar and we really like it. Check out the "weeeelllll" at the start - it took us ages to get it right!!!

9. It's You Girl
One of the Fore's management team's favourite songs, but not one that we usually play live. This is the oldest song on the album - Spencer wrote this one when he was just 14.

10. Lazy Day
One of the features of Run And Hide is the use of piano. Although we're releasing the album in the winter 'Lazy Day' has a summer feel to it. Definitely different from our usual sound and one that we're really pleqased with.

11. Leave Me Alone
A real punchy song, which we often play in our live sets. Ends with a great harmony which sets the scene for...

12. No Other Love
One of Matt and Luke's favourite songs. Matt and Spencer duet and Matt gets out the 12 string guitar again from the Black And White sessions.

13. Tell Your Friend
Another Matt solo song and another song done in one take. Good job too - Si wouldn't have been happy doing too many takes on this one! Features some mean handclaps on it, which all four us did.

14. Emma
Quite a haunting song, especially when Matt and Luke's backing vocals come in at the end of the song. Piano is played by Spencer

15. Ain't That Just Fine
Last song on the album. Sung by Luke and backed up by Matt and Spencer. Simon really likes this one and it seems a fitting way to end the album.

So which song is MY favourite? Tricky one, really, all the songs have good points for me. Since I wrote them all the reasons why I like songs might differ from why others might have a favourite. At the moment though I'm really pleased with Rumours & Lies, Forgive & Forget and It's You Girl. I'll leave you to decide which is your favourite songs :)

The Album In The Works

While the lads are taking a well-deserved break, this is The Rock Relic fillin' in for 'em here on the ForeFront ...

And I've gotta tell ya that, shortly, they'll be back in the studios, hammerin' out the trax for their new album, called Run and Hide. Now, if there's any CD you should have for a Christmas stocking-stuffer, this has to be the one!

As they get closer to the contract we've all been waiting for, they're staying as busy as ever with a mix of gigs, rehearsals, new material and more.

Undoubtedly (and as one fan put it so eloquently) The Fore is the James Brown of rock (the hardest-working band in show business!). So stay tuned to this site for updates from the band itself. You're witnessing the rise of musical history with these lads!

More later ... we've still gotta find Si, who went to NC for a wedding (no, I don't think it was his ... but those Carolina girls are pretty nice-looking! lol).

The Fore: Latest Press Release

Press Release 24/07/2008

London based band The Fore have signed up with NOMA Music in the USA who provide music and songs for the film and TV industry. The band have already provided six songs for the hugely successful documentary "The Beatles : Rare and Unseen", which was produced by legendary "Top of the Pops" producer Chris Cowey and released worldwide by Liberation Entertainment. Los Angeles based NOMA Music specialise in supplying music to the motion picture and network television industries in North America.

Spencer Hannabuss, bass player in the Fore said "When NOMA contacted us with the offer we were extremely excited, without doubt, this is a big deal, and hopefully one that will see us break into the US market. NOMA are a well respected company with good connections in the US television and film industries, with a little luck this will be our first step into much bigger things, we can't wait!".

The Fore's debut album 'Black and White' has already sold over 3,500 copies in the UK and with sales in the USA increasing all the time things look rosy for The 'Beatlesque' four piece. Having played with the world famous Bootleg Beatles this year and been offered a residency at The Cavern Club Liverpool, it looks like The Fore - Matt, Simon, Luke and Spencer - are on to a winning FAB formula! Black and White is available on Beatnik Geek Records (C) The Fore 2007 : www.theforeband.com

A New Look To The FORE Website!!

On Friday, 12 July, Neil White (co-manager of The Fore) introduced a brand new layout for the band's site. It's more easily navigable, loads quicker and was built with the fans in mind!
Go ahead and give it a test-drive yourself! For many of you, the way you've gotten to our blog is through the site, so you already know how it looks. But, for you who've come from outside the site: we're all excited about the way it looks, and hope you will be, too! It's still at theforeband.com as always.

UPDATE ON LUKER

As the Rock Relic has kept everyone abreast of the situation concerning our rhythm-guitarist, Luke, on his site, we want to thank everyone who's taken time to send positive thoughts and/or pray for his recovery (as yet, the doctors aren't sure of the cause behind his recent illness).
We will keep you informed on-post and through Chuck. Presently, more tests are being run, but we're sure the reports will come out well and he'll be back with the band soon!

MORE UPDATES and TOUR SCHEDULES will follow in the next post

A Good Time Was Had By All ...

NOTES FROM THE ROCK RELIC: This past Tuesday, at 8 PM GMT (through the states, from Eastern to Pacific time zones, it'd be 3, 2, 1 and 12 PM respectively), the band met up with some of their great fans online in The Fore Chat Room. Everyone who attended got a live taste of what it's like to be part of the UK's top rock band -- from inside info on the new album (tentatively scheduled for December release, so get yours ordered in advance for a great stocking-stuffer!) to their rehearsals and more!

Spencer and Simon answered a lot of questions -- even before Luker (who was stuck in traffic and battling the flu!) showed up. The lads showed they're just as insightful and intelligent as they are musically fab! And they have a great sense of humor -- such as when Spencer mentioned about a recording contract being "just around the corner" (which it is!) ... and Si "left" the room to run down to the corner and look!

Y'know, it's a sign of true devotion to their fans that they remember each one and what they've done for the band, individually and/or collectively.

Charming, intelligent, witty -- and the best music to come outta the UK since The Beatles. THIS IS THE FORE -- and you're gonna be hearing more of them as they rise to superstar status!

Hey ... it's time you became a ForeHead ... and follow them as they rise to heights unseen since The Invasion of '64! Check out their site at theforeband.com and go to their "music" page!

I've said it before: This is musical history in the making!

See ya on the flip side!

Chat with The Fore!

Don't forget! You can chat with The Fore on Tuesday July 1 @ 8pm (GMT)

Have you ever had a burning question that you've always wanted to ask one of the guys? WELL HERE'S YOUR CHANCE!!! All you need to do is visit the Music/Chat page at www.theforeband.com and enter the chat section found halfway down the page. See you there!! :-)

Mobile Phone Pic

Great picture of the guys at the 'Scoutabout' gig from a Forefan with a mobile phone. Simon is there somewhere, you could hear his drums!!

Thanks to their talent and a great mixing engineer the set sounded truly awesome.

Screamin' At The ScoutAbout!

SPECIAL REPORT FROM
THE ROCK RELIC:

Imagine ...

You're in front of a thousand screaming, excited fans on an open-air stage. They start clapping in unison at the opening drumbeat of your first number, then start going wild as you start into the song itself.
Throughout your set, in fact, the excitement continues; the band is at its best and actually feeding off the response!
For a kick, you throw a few promotional frisbees -- and the crowd almost riots!!

For a moment, you are a member of The Fore at the ScoutAbout in West Sussex, England this past weekend!

The annual event, during which Scouts, Guides, parents and leaders come together from across the UK, became the venue that has undoubtedly put them solidly on the road to superstardom! With the super-charged excitement of the fans as a backdrop, they played a tremendous set, with songs from their debut CD, Black & White, as well as tunes that'll be appearing on their new album, which is due out in December.

But the Fore Fever didn't stop there! When the show was over, the band exited, stage right, "high-fiving" ecstatic fans along the way to the merchandise booth. By the time they made it, they found it overrun by fans who were snapping up anything "FORE"! Spencer, Matt, Simon and Luke were asked to sign pics, CDs, shirts, arms, faces ... even a sock! When the crowd finally began to thin (about 10:30!), the lads knew they could take a bit of well-deserved breather.

Now, you've gotta remember that these Scouts and Guides are gonna carry the band as their faves as they grow -- and, as they do, they'll be taking the lads to the next levels of success and fame! Add that to the ever-growing popularity of four young men -- three from Brumley, Kent, the other from Manchester -- and you're seeing musical history in the making!
The best, as they say, is yet to come! But it will to this amazing band ... just stay tuned to this blog and their official site for more!!

THE FORE ON VIDEO!

While we're waiting for the vids to arrive from ScoutAbout, here's one set to a hit from their Black & White CD, called LOVE FOR SALE.


Take it from the Rock Relic ... now's the time to catch the Fore-Fever! The band is gaining fans in the UK and around the world by the thousands! They're also working toward a major recording contract -- and, when that happens, you're gonna see a phenomenon unlike anything since the Invasion days of '64!

Introducing ... Spencer, Matt, Luke & Si: THE FORE!!

" ... The Fore are bringing back The Beat! The Fore make undeniably Perfect Pop!" -- Plastic Ashtray, P.D.Stanley.

“The Fore are one of the most exciting hidden gems out there, screaming to be heard and appreciated." -- Resonance 104.4 FM

INTRODUCTION BY THE ROCK RELIC: "The lads you're about to meet and know comprise, without any doubt, the greatest band of the New Millennium! They've worked harder than any group (outside The Beatles) to get where they are today. Now, their sound is sought-after throughout the world! As every fan knows ... THE FORE IS HERE TO STAY!!
And, for that, we're all grateful!
For you who've just found this site: BOOKMARK IT! Make COPIES of each post! 'Cause what you'll be reading on this blog is a magical, musical slice of history-in-the-making!"

"Now ... where do we begin?? I know ... let's start with this video -- some fab Fore pics set to their hit, Little Louisa:


Wanna know more about Spencer, Luker, Matt and Si? All ya gotta do is click here! In this .PDF file, you'll get to know each one of the lads. If ya want a more in-depth look aforehand, (and who wouldn't?), just click on my interview with them here (pt. I), then here (pt.II) and, for the conclusion, click here.

"Now that I've had my say in this short intro, it's gonna be time to turn it over to the guys themselves! So, if you're a bonafide ForeHead (the nic for allllll the super-loyal fans of the band!), you're gonna wanna tune in regularly as you watch yer faves while they enter the arena of stardom!!

One more thing (and this, from The Relic's old ticker): I got a feelin' that John and George would be proud of these mates.

So, GET READY, ROCK-N-ROLL! THE FORE'S GONNA GIVE IT TO YA STRAIGHT UP, SHAKEN-AND-STIRRED, FLAVORED WITH THE PAST BUT HEADED FOR THE FUTURE!! 'Nuff said!"