Rockhard Recordings - News Comp.

Jennifer & Carl -

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

[URL=http://gallery.me.com/hamsterhammond#100314&view=grid&bgcolor=ltgrey&sel=0]Jennifer & Carl.[/URL]
Ceremony: St John Fisher.
Reception: Swinton Park.

Leanne & Craig -

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

[URL=http://gallery.me.com/hamsterhammond#100291&view=grid&bgcolor=ltgrey&sel=0]Leanne & Craig.[/URL]
Ceremony: Manchester Town Hall.
Venue: Stock Exchange.

Victoria & David -

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

[URL=http://gallery.me.com/tombarkerphotography#100173&view=grid&bgcolor=ltgrey&sel=0]Victoria & David.[/URL]
Ceremony: Prescott Registry Gardens.
Venue: The Devonshire House Hotel.

Portraits - Charlie -

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

This is Charlie, photographs are from a lifestyle portrait session with his sister Olivia.

[URL=http://gallery.me.com/tombarkerphotography#100172&view=grid&bgcolor=black&sel=0]Gallery[/URL] is now live!

Upcoming Wedding Fayre - Bluu Bar Manchester -

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

This coming Sunday the 18th of April i'll be showcasing my photography at Bridal Chic In The City wedding fayre at [URL=http://www.bluu.co.uk/]Bluu Bar[/URL] in Manchester.

Its a great opportunity for us to have a chat, get to know me and see some examples of my photography and album designs.

I hope to see you there!

A Portrait of Clio -

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This is my Niece, Clio.
She stayed with my family for a while this past summer and thought i'd share one of her portraits with you everyone.
[URL=http://gallery.me.com/tombarkerphotography#100146/After&bgcolor=white]To take a bigger look just click here.[/URL]

2010 Price List Released -

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The new price list for weddings has been added to the website.
It can be found in the [URL=http://www.tombarkerphotography.co.uk/rates.php]Rates[/URL] area and includes 3 new packages: Digital, Story & Album.

Evi & Cora Photoshoot -

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

I've had a great photoshoot with Evi & her Sister Cora today.
I'll be uploading a [URL=http://www.tombarkerphotography.co.uk/media/]gallery[/URL] and updating Flickr soon!

Update - [URL=http://gallery.me.com/tombarkerphotography#100121&bgcolor=white]Gallery[/URL] is now live!

Tom Barker Photography is now on Flickr! -

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Each month i'll be uploading a few portraits onto my new [URL=http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombarkerphotography/]Flickr photostream[/URL]!

I'll still be keeping my portfolio up to date through the [URL=http://www.tombarkerphotography.co.uk/media]media[/URL] page, displaying full projects such as weddings.
My [URL=http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombarkerphotography/]Flickr photostream[/URL] will let you see an updated group of individual portraits and allow you to search between them easily.

Lazy Day With Holly -

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I'm taking a lazy day out from the schedule to sit down with holly and watch some TV. It would be relaxing if she didn't start barking madly every five minutes!

She's now available to view on my [URL=http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombarkerphotography/sets/72157623002362620/]Flickr photostream[/URL]!

Bonfire Night! -

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Hope you're all having a great bonfire evening! Here's a [URL=http://gallery.me.com/tombarkerphotography#100062/fireworks-001-2&bgcolor=dkgrey]photo[/URL] to show what i've been up to!

Tom Barker Photography now on Google Maps! -

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Tom Barker Photography is now on [URL=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=tom+barker+photography&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.956457,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=tom+barker+photography&hnear=&radius=15000&ll=53.693657,-2.331161&spn=0.110992,0.308647&z=12&iwloc=A&cid=12710679157771056799]google maps[/URL]! You can search for us, get driving directions and contact us all through google maps on your PC, Mac, iPhone or any device that supports google maps!

New ways to contact me! -

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It's now even easier to get in touch through my new [URL=http://www.tombarkerphotography.co.uk/contact.php]contact[/URL] page

You can use the form to ask a question, arrange a meeting or make a booking.

New site launch! -

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

New website launch today!

Check out information [URL=/about.php]About Me[/URL] and our [URL=/rates.php]Rates[/URL] information to find out more about the amazing ways to showcase your photos in albums, books and framed prints.

[I]Gallery's coming soon![/I]

New MySpace Page Featuring MM Students - Major Music

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Check out our new MySpace page which features songs and performances exclusively by Major Music students .........
http://www.myspace.com/majormusicwilmslow

Summer 2009 Examination Results - Major Music

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Congratulations to all who sat exams during the Summer, we are very pleased to announce that all candidates who sat Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals & Keyboards PASSED!!

Our 100% pass rate is testament to the hard work that our developing musicians have put in since joining our school.
A huge thanks goes out to all the musicians, parents, carers, Major Music tutors and the external examiner for making the Summer examinations such a success.

Having seen these results were are keen to continue on our journey� The next set of Exams will be held between 23rd October � 15th December � the deadline for applications is Tuesday, 15th September��..please speak to a member of staff to reserve your place now.

Well done again to ALL musicians��..

RockSchool - Major Music

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The time is nearly upon us! July 3rd will bring to many of our students the end of a few months hard work when they take their first grades with us.
We would all like to wish you the best of luck. You have all worked really hard and we are confident you will do well!

Art Sale - Major Music

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Hi everyone.
We are currently selling a fantastic range of musical themed art at great prices. Ask in store for details ;)

Major Music's First Talent Showcase - Major Music

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Well done to all those who performed at the showcase at Hondford Hall this weekend. A wide variety of performances well excecuted by our talented students!
We Hope to see more of the same sometime soon. We will keep you posted for the next one.

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES - Major Music

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES:

LAST DAY: SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER
RE-OPEN:
SUNDAY 4TH JANUARY

XMAS EXTRAS - Major Music

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN-STORE!!!!!
Come and see our new range of amazing Christmas gifts including:
� A wide range of musical instruments
� Stocking fillers for under �20
� Collectables
� Lesson vouchers
� Miniature guitars
� Musical themed stationery

Unique to Major Music, we can personalise your gift with our �design your own poster� service, including photos of the recipient with tailor-made messages.
See in-store for design options and prices.

SUNDAY OPENING - Major Music

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

great news as from Sunday the 23rd November we will be opening from 11am - 5pm

NEW GUITARS IN STOCK - Major Music

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

just arrived we have a new and affordable encore range of strat-type and les-paul-style ELECTRIC GUITARS

available in a variety of colours, also available in complete bundle packs with everything you would need from amplifer to tuner

call in to see the range yourselves

OPENS Monday 1st September 2008 - Major Music

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Major Music will open at 10am on Monday 1st September. We have some amazing rare collectables for sale and limited amount of Free Trial Lessons available, give us a call on 01625 521435 or call into the shop for more details

Collectable Music Figures - Major Music

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Major Music have some rare and collectable McFarlene and Spencer Figures arriving shortly.

You will be able to purchase Beatles Yellow Submarine, Elvis, Ozzy, Kurt Cobain, Slash official products.

New Drum Kit - Major Music

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Our brand new DTX Yamaha Drum Kit has arrived, this electric kit is touch sensitive with over 250 different drum kit sounds from rock to hip hop and even jazz scat....

Cow And Field now ONLINE! Powered by Rockhard Band Hosting - Rockhard Recordings

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We are pleased to announce a new site is now online. Cow And Field is an online music fan-zine and community site featuring music news, CD reviews, live reviews and more.

"After months of planning and hard work, we've finally made it online. Cow And Field intends to keep you up to date with what's worth knowing about, what's worth listening to, none of which you have to agree with but it's there for the taking with the aim to make your life that little bit rosier." - Simpson

The site is designed and hosted by our Rockhard Band Hosting service. Check it out - www.cowandfield.co.uk

In The Name Of Moving On by Raucous (Roadkill Records) - Rockhard Recordings

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Roadkill Records have released their second record...

In The Name Of Moving On is 7 tracks of awe inspiring progressive metal weighing in at an impressive 76 minutes. The release was Mastered by our very selves and is available NOW from the Roadkill Records Webstore.

Critics are also enjoying the sound of Raucous. Here's what Kerrang had to say in their review:

"Balancing warmth with bleakness, it rewards patience and repeat listens. Most importantly, they manage to stand out among the many bands doing similar work, sounding more focused and imaginative than most. Keep your eyes, and ears, on this promising new band." - KKKK

Go and grab yourself a copy!

New Band Hosting site!!! Shafty.co.uk - LIVE! - Rockhard Recordings

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200

We got a new site up earlier this month for up and coming hip-hop star $hafty. He's Manchester born and still only 18 with a promising future...

"$hafty is a multitalented, ambitious entrepreneur, multitasking in a lot of area�s in his profession he is known as a rapper, producer, songwriter and CEO of his own record label �AP records�. With his undoubted love for money, $hafty�s main image and persona is based mainly on that. Don�t get it twisted though he is also an expert in the love and the life side of it, being a poet he has deep, powerful lyrics that can touch a lot of people and which they can relate too. Being from the U.K it can be the toughest market to break through but $hafty has a shine what no one can ignore and a gift what no one can reject."

Visit www.shafty.co.uk to check out his music and what he's up to.

Roadkill Records - THE LABEL, First Release 20.06.06 - Rockhard Recordings

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Our friends at Roadkill Records have been working hard for the last year to get a record label together... The fruit of that labour is almost upon us in the shape of their first release, Day For Airstrikes - Widows.

The record is available for pre-order on the Roadkill site now, and a launch party is planned for Sunday 18th June at The Tiger Lounge, Manchester. Keep an eye on the Roadkill site for more on that one..

This is just the beginning...

Site Update - New Look! - Rockhard Recordings

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

There's been a bit of a Rockhard site clean up recently which was long overdue. Our gross misuse of space has been cured so hopefully it should now be easier to view content for most people. Pages should also be a bit more solid and load a millisecond or two quicker. ;)

There's also now a Sitemap page which is a new feature automatically generated for all our Band Hosting sites.

Other than that there's just been minor content changes. Enjoy.

Bring your own design! - Rockhard Recordings

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200

If you've read up on our Band Hosting service and love the sound of easily accessing your site content when ever you like but already have your own design... Don't forget we can take most already built designs and incorporate our Content Management System into it!

That way you can keep the site you already love, and have content management features you wish you had via our Admin application. Of course we can still design you an amazing new site from scratch if you prefer...

Site Update - Live Recording, Equipment List - Rockhard Recordings

Sun, 07 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200

The Recording pages have been updated. The main addition is the Live Recording page which details our live recording service. We can record your live set with each channel isolated for later mixing in our mixing studio with amazing results!

To compliment that is an updated Equipment List detailing the recent additions to our recording equipment.

Take an Admin tour! - Rockhard Recordings

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

In case anybody out there was wondering just what the hell all this Band Hosting Admin lark is all about, I'm offering tours of our behind the scenes web application for managing sites - via MSN, Skype, telephone, or whatever other form of realtime communication you prefer. It doesn't matter where you are in the world, you can have a look and we can get your band/act on the web!

All you need to do is drop me an email to arrange it. I'll do the tour on a one-to-one basis and give you as much time as possible, as soon as possible.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Band Hosting Admin 1.3 - Media Downloads - Rockhard Recordings

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Band Hosting Admin 1.3 brings with it incredible audio and video download management from your favourite web browser!

Files can be uploaded into Folders straight off your computer desktop at home and appear on your site immediately for download. Files appear on your site with no restrictions or limitations and appear as your own. No linking out to other sites. No pop-ups or incredibly slow download speeds. 50MB of storage space is available as standard to use as you wish for your band. That's enough for 10 full length MP3s. And more importantly, unlimited bandwidth! That means we place no limit on how many times your songs/videos can be downloaded. All this is achieved through our Admin web application, quickly and easily.

This and much more is possible when we design and host your website.

Click HERE for more information.

Band Hosting Admin 1.3 - Picture Galleries - Rockhard Recordings

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Band Hosting Admin 1.3 brings with it comprehensive picture gallery management from your favourite web browser!

You can create galleries with just a few clicks and quickly populate it with pictures of your band in action. Images are automatically scaled to your page and thumbnails created to keep your website working swiftly. Up to 80 pictures can be managed as standard, and because the pictures are in your control, your site will never get stale. Upload pictures of a gig the very next day! Create a day by day journal of a recording project, in pictures! It all works quickly and easily with changes updating your site instantly.

This and much, much more is possible when we design and host your website.

Click HERE for more information.

Rockhard Admin 1.3, Live Recording and other stuff... - Rockhard Recordings

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Well, we're just putting the finishing touches to our next BIG Band Hosting update, version 1.3! With Admin 1.3 users will be able to fully access almost every aspect of their site from any computer at any time!

The most major addition with this update will be full Media management for our Band Hosting users. Picture galleries and music/video downloads will be able to be added and managed from the comfort of your own computer! These new tools are such a big deal we'll be talking more about them over the next few days before we launch the update.

Also new this month will be a new service, Live Recording. A new state of the art laptop and other equipment expands our mobile recording rig into a fully capable 16 channel workstation. This will allow us to not only perform tracking on location via our Location Recording service, but also full Live tracking at a venue for later mixdown. This will provide a highly affordable solution for those who don't have the time or money to arrange and book studio sessions but want a recording of themselves in action. More on that soon...

On top of that, we'll be expanding our Equipment with a range of new mics amongst other things.

S'all for now...

Link Submissions - Rockhard Recordings

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

We are currently accepting Link submissions for our Links page from Manchester music acts.

If you'd like to have us link to your site, My Space/Pure Volume profile or whatever please email us describing your band and we'll add you.

We get quite a lot of visitors and want to spread the Manchester music word as much as so let us know.

MASSIVE Update Now Live! - Rockhard Recordings

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Most, if not all pages have been completely overhauled to try and give a better insight into what it is were up to. Please have a gander and see what you think!

Our Recording Services are now active! Please let us know if you're interested in us recording your band on Location or Mastering tracks recorded else where.

Our Band Hosting pages have also received a massive dose of information to try and explain better what this unique service is all about.

Were looking forward to hearing from bands soon, so please don't hesitate to get in touch...

New year, New stuff... - Rockhard Recordings

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Happy New Year people! A little late I know but this site's hardly a haven for up to date news. New Year resolution, "Update Rockhard Site more often...".

Well I've been working on just that! The last year has been devoted to doing the ground work on our Band Hosting service and the underlying bits of programming and stuff. Its looking pretty good now so its the home web site's turn.

Pretty soon this site will be updated with a whole host of new information about the many features of our Band Hosting (hopefully explained MUCH better) but also, drum roll please... Recording Services!!!

That's right Rockhard Recordings will be in the business of Recording! Werid. Seriously though, the quick route to the Studio we were working at fell apart mid-last year, but looking on the positive we've started down the (longer) road to making that happen. In the meantime I've been breaking the bank to get everything in place to be able to offer something to the good people of Manchester and its surrounding areas. More on that with the site update DEFINITELY before the month's out.

Not much else for now but check back around the end of the month for some heavy reading. ;)

Website No. 3 is Done. Meet The Wildberries... - Rockhard Recordings

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Were happy to announce our next website from our Band Hosting service is done!

Meet The Wildberries! A group of four musicians looking to fuse many musical genres together with their unique brand of creative song writing.

This new site is driving new features to be added to our list of Band Hosting features. Including fully self-managable picture galleries and media downloads and online shopping features. And much more besides!

Get in touch if you're interested in us designing and hosting a website for your band!

Band Hosting Update... - Rockhard Recordings

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200

We recently updated our Band Hosting service with a whole host of new features thanks to our Admin software being updated to version 1.1.

Top of the list of these new features is Image Uploading for News items. Users can now VERY easily upload an image to be presented with each news post to make things a bit more interesting. Current users are enjoying these new features now. Please get in touch if you're interested in us designing and hosting your band's website. There's much more to come... email us!

Rockhard Update... - Rockhard Recordings

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0200

We've not had all good news over the Summer. Mainly, the studio premises we have been working towards have been deemed unsuitable by those in the know. This means things studio wise kind of ground to a halt for a little while...

Since then, plans have been made anew to relocate. If anything its given us some freedom to choose the most suitable place for the studio instead of just trying to make it work where we had in mind. It'll definitely not be right in the city centre any longer as costs are ridiculous. But it will be close.

Of course, this does mean a delay in getting the project completed. This year is definitely not on the cards! To make up for that, were putting together a high quality mobile recording rig to try and offer recording services in the near future. More on that to come. Also, a substantial portion of the money raised so far is being redirected into getting the Roadkill Records label off the ground. Keep an eye on their site for that one.

Thanks for all the support to date. Were working hard not to dissappoint.

Next Event! Sunday 21st August... - Rockhard Recordings

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:00:00 +0200

The Syndicate Presents at Satans Hollow.

That's right its another gig at Satans Hollow to try and raise a penny or two. Nothing like the awsome scale of the all-dayers kindly organised by the boys at Roadkill and MPS but hopefully effective none the less.

Pez of Durai has done most of the work getting it together but its something were hoping to do regularly, every two months or so. Punk rock's the focus here! Please come down and see these awesome bands and we, them and yourself will be mighty pleased.

Thanks as always to the bands and our gracious hosts, Satans Hollow. See you there!!!

Roadkill-Records.co.uk REBORN!!! - Rockhard Recordings

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 08:00:00 +0200

That's right. The new site for everybody's favourite local record store is up!

Check it out at:
www.roadkill-records.co.uk

And of course visit the shop for all your rockin' needs!

Although they're using our Band Hosting service its a one off for them and them alone. The studio won't ever BE without them! Bands check it out and if you would like some of that for yourselves check out the Band Hosting pages and send us an email! A video demo of our Admin will appear on there sometime soon to give you a better idea of how things work behind the scenes.

Thank you for an AMAZING gig at Satan's Hollow on Sunday! - Rockhard Recordings

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 08:00:00 +0200

I had an ace time. And from what I heard most other people did too.

Thank you hugely to The Maple State, Day For Airstrikes, Echo Freddy, Pendleton, Irrelevant Plea, A Victim's Romance, No Thanks I'm Posi!, and of course ALL of you that showed up to enjoy it.

We raised an absolute mint towards the studio! I've been putting everything I've got into making this happen for nearly a year now. It feels good to know so many people are behind the project and want to see it done. We've got big plans and its getting closer everyday. Keep the faith and hopefully we'll have concrete details of when we can get it built soon!

Meanwhile, PLEASE fill in the Studio Survey so I can show some people with serious cash exactly what the word from you guys is. It'll make a big difference!

Thanks again!

RockhardRecordings.co.uk update! - Rockhard Recordings

Sun, 08 May 2005 08:00:00 +0200

Finally finished the site update that's been in the works for a while. Most of our time in recent months been spent working on the new Band Hosting Admin which will be finished very soon. An online demo of some sort will follow soon after...

First up: Rockhard Studio Survey is now Online!

Aimed at bands and artists to try and find out more about what you guys want from a studio before we make any major moves, but anyone's welcome to fill it in who has an interest. Both name fields are optional but will help us prove the validity of the survey when we approach certain financial institutes. The more people that fill it in the better so please tell your friends! It don't take long!

Also, the Band Hosting pages have been revamped and more info added, mainly the all important Price. So check it out and get in touch if your interested...

Speak to y'all soon!

New All-Day Show @ Satan's Hollow, June 26th - Rockhard Recordings

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:00:00 +0200

That's right! Tony & Liam have organised a monster line up for another kick ass show down at Satan's Hollow on Sunday June 26th.

So far confirmed are The Maple State, Day For Airstrikes, No One Lost, Echo Freddy, Morning Pizza, A Victim's Romance, The Shadow Cops and No Thanks, I'm Posi! Get your ass down there!

Check the Events page for more. Also, get the latest from MancPunkScene here...

The last show was amazing and really motivated us to get things moving in a big way. Power of the people! We really didn't know if anyone was behind us until then. There'll be some cool things going on around here between now and then to get people more involved in the studio. And hopefully a major step forward in finalising construction plans in the near future.

Stay tuned!