Welcome back or the First time to the Dread News Blog where all the news happens first !
Best to check here for updates and important stuff rather miss it on our socials.
A wee change to an April show was forced upon us at the start of this week - 24 Feb where the Beyond Jovi show scheduled to take place on 12 April had to be postponed to 5 December.
Sadly the bass player in the band had to step away from his duties with immediate effect due to increased work and personal commitments which can happen, making it harder to be at rehearsals and commit to shows.
Many forget most bands like this also have a life away from the stage so wish him well also the band in finding a suitable new member.
Getting a new bassist to gel and upto speed for the April show would be pretty hard to do along with a new drummer that came on board last month. Anyone who's been in band will know what that's like but for those who aren't then it's not a simple click of the fingers and the material is learnt. So unfortunately an early call had to be made on this rather than leaving it to the last minute and still have the same outcome as the band have a very high standard they are not willing to go out half ready which I fully support.
All ticket holders were informed instantly but have had a "we were coming to that" who hadn't bought a ticket wondering what was going on and didn't see the event had been moved on FB, website and Ticket Platform where the updates are.
Now you know straight from the Dread HQ.
We are working on an alternative night of live music for 12 April now so keep an eye on the website and socials for that when it's tied up.
A NEW SHOW announced for Friday 11 April this week.
For first in a long while we are getting FOUR top rock bands together on the same night in association with Rockfiend and Rockfiend Rocks.
ALL have played separately at some point over the decades so it's pretty damn good to have them all together on one bill for that. Even better it's a tenner in advance !!
I know some might wonder about Pyroclast and when they played at the Dread but all will be revealed by the band in the weeks ahead on that. I'm sworn to secrecy.
For now you can get all the info and advance tickets at :
ALSO announced this week are the return of PRETTY in P!NK who will be back Saturday 6 DECEMBER. Tickets are on sale now and many are locking them in as it's always a top night which sells out well in advance leaving many to sit on the waiting list for folk changing their mind nearer the time.
In other news this week one band dropped off the GATHERING coming up in a months time on Saturday 5th April. This ALL DAY PUNK FEST which we've ran for many a year is back at full strength again with NINE BANDS set to play from early doors (2pm).
Headline act GIMPFIST who are a firm favourite UK wide regularly heading up REBELLION and CALLING festivals, who are also celebrating their 20th Anniversary.
Great to have these guys back with us again so don't miss out the chance to see them.
There is no guarantee we can make it happen again as this took a lot of work in the background to make this happen in 2025 ! Just saying for the "I'll go next year" mindset.
Bad Years have sadly dropped out but that means RADIO CHIP PAN from over the water get the nod to stand in and kick off the day.
Now we appreciate many punks are old skool and just want to rock up on the day BUT we would ask as we always do to lock in an advance ticket to show you are actually coming along. It's Vital bands, venues and promoters see this to avoid any additional grey hairs and just in case you didn't know the major reason in 2024 why so many shows were postponed or cancelled.
Here ends the NEWS UPDATES - Lets look ahead to March 2025.
March Kicks off this weekend with the Return of the Grungemasters - THE LOST DOGS are back in Bathgate this Saturday - 1st March.
A new month of rocking kicks off with a trip back to the 90's with tracks from Rage, Audioslave, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Alice in Chains and many more.
Friday 7th see's FASTFORWARD return in their revised date from the RED WARNING night in January we all felt it best to postpone and stay closed that night.
Its was meant to be the last FREEBIE FRIDAY of January and we are going to honour that for you so get down and catch a braw night of live music on us as you won't have have to pay in for that one to make up for missing them in January.
Sat 8th welcomes back Hard Rock Covers band TOO LATE TO ATONE who always take us back to the 80's power rock era with some top covers from then.
Friday 14th see's KYLE FALCONER from the VIEW drop in with a superb line up for support.
IT'S SOLD OUT and has been for weeks so nae luck if you left it too late.
DOORS will be 7pm for those with a ticket with supports most likely kicking off 7.30pm mark.
ALL the info will appear - https://www.dreadnoughtrock.co.uk/event-details-registration/kyle-falconer-acoustic-show-with-tonto-nick-shane-emilie-leslie
Sat 15th - We sent out Lassie to look down as many wells as she could and as luck would have it found SKID. Yup - he's back at the front of the pack with the GIMME GIMME GIMMES as many will have seen by now so bring on the mayhem.
Support from CRANBERRIES TRIBUTE who will join us for the first time along with those VOOD TWINS. This show is not for the faint hearted and worth every crypto pound thing online.
Friday 21 welcomes back GORDONS ALIVE. After a couple of revise dates for genuine and important reason it's great to have this rock aerobic trio back on stage playing a variety of heavy rock and popular music - yup I've even heard Michael Jackson get rocked up in the past.
Sat 22 - First time for TAM PETTY and the HEARTFAKERS hitting the Dread with a sublime tribute to legendary TOM PETTY and his band. Time to lock in a ticket and join us as many have in the past for a top night of Americana.
Wrapping up the month we have TWO Monsters of nights featuring two ICONIC artists.
Friday 28th ABSOLUTE WELLER are back and as the name suggests hit all the hits from the MODFATHER Paul Wellers expansive career - THE JAM - THE STYLE COUNCIL and SOLO.
Never one to be missed.
Sat 29th SPIDERS ON MARS return to our stage after a good number of years with a superb night of DAVID BOWIE - Simple as that.
As with all upcoming shows we would always urge you to grab an advance ticket to guarantee your entry as many can and do sell out in advance. It also shows your support for live music at Scotland's Longest Running Rock Club.
Until the next BLOG - keep on rocking.
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