The Garage opened at the end of 2008, as a live music and events venue in Uplands, Swansea. Whether it has been bands, DJ’s or comedians we have seen a rich variety of acts come through our doors to show audiences what they’ve got.
We don’t do gimmicks, and we don’t charge a fortune. The Garage works on one main principle: simplicity. We have an excellent sound system, friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere - no matter how big the parties can get!
The venue is now available for hire at very reasonable rates if you want to put on a show. Just get in touch! We can also tailor an event for you if needed.
But first and foremost we are here to entertain. Many thanks go out to our customers, bands, DJ’s and acts. We are very proud to be part of Swansea’s thriving music and arts culture, and you make that possible!
Contact the facebook group here for a slot!
Free Entry, every Wednesday!
As is tradition, we will be serving up homemade curry for every Welsh game and plastering every screen, including our HD projector with the action! Check HERE for fixtures and times.
One of the best funk bands in the country today, these guys are not to be missed. If you fancy shaking your tail feather to to some amplified funk this is the place and the band for you!
Also Bobby C will be putting together a live set including some live brass and all the regular DJ's will be in attendance.
See you there Funk Junkkies!
Starts Friday 10th February at 21:00
Starts Saturday 11th February at 22:00
The 12th of February shall see the launch of my first tour of 2012 and I shall look forward to seeing some of your faces there! I shall be playing some new songs and some old favourites and as always a few covers ( so get your requests in early! ). Along side me on stage will be Bristols own Howard Sinclair PLUS a support act (TBC)
There will also be an afterparty or some sort that I promise you will be a perfect way to round off the weekend and I'll warn you early I am likely to dance.
£5 entry, 8.30 start!!
Ryan James, Howard Sinclair + Team!
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Starts Sunday 12th February at 20:00
Girls, Bars and Loud Guitars!
We have excellent bands for the pleasure of your ears, we have beautiful ladies from Swansea's Pole Pride performing for the pleasure of your eyes, and most of all we have a bar for the pleasure of your tastebuds!
We want you in your sexiest outfits, so ladies don your pencil skirts, catsuits or PVC and gents don your suits, vests or mankinis!
Party all night with the best roller girls around, for only £4 entry, £3 with flyer, it's an event not to be missed.
The awesome bands we have for your entertainment are (in no particular order)
Slide On This
The Groundnuts & Independents
The Sick Livers
Sidekick
and pole performances from Pole Pride
We also have an amazing raffle with awesome prices such as Obsolete t-shirts, slayers merch, wheels donated by Roller derby shop and more to come.
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Starts Friday 17th February at 20:00
Starts Saturday 18th February at 20:00
Starts Thursday 23rd February at 21:00
Starts Friday 24th February at 21:00
Wrathchild was formed in 1980 in Evesham, England by Marc Angel and Phil "Wrathchild" Vokins. They recruited Rocky Shades for lead vocals, and Brian "Thunderburst" Parry on drums. Phil Vokins left in 1981 to join Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)in America with a new band Max Havoc and Brian Parry left and returned to his hometown of Chester.
The band soon added two members from the band Medusa; guitarist Lance Rocket and drummer Eddie Star who became mainstays in the band and completed the much recognised over the top lineup for a decade of touring and recording.
After releasing a string of demos, such as Mascara Massacre in 1982, the band was offered a record deal by Bullet Records. On this label the group put out their first official release in 1983, an EP called Stackheel Strutt.
In 1984, the band recorded and released their debut studio album, Stakk Attakk. It would spawn two singles; a cover version of the Gary Glitter classic "Doing Alright with the Boys" and "Trash Queen".
Unfortunately, just as Wrathchild was garnering success, they came embroiled in contractual problems with their label, Heavy Metal Records. RCA Records, a major label, unsuccessfully attempted to sign the band from Heavy Metal Records in an effort to free them from their contract. Meanwhile, the group released a video compilation in called War Machine in 1984.
After finally settling the dispute with Heavy Metal Records nearly four years later, the band released their second album, The Biz Suxx, in 1988. The album spawned a single, Nukklear Rokket, which had a promotional video that was produced by Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden. Bruce plays the protester in the video whilst the performance was filmed in the car park at his home in Chiswick. Ron Kennedy directed and edited the video as well as appearing as the mad professor. Steve Prior was the cameraman.
The band's third and final studio album, Delirium, was released shortly after in 1989. It featured Grim Reaper's Steve Grimmet on backing vocals. Soon after the release Rocky Shades left to join the punk band Discharge and with the onset of grunge, Wrathchild broke up.
In 2005 Marc Angel and Eddie Star got back together along with original guitarist Phil 'Wrathchild' Vokins and recruited vocalist Gaz 'Psychowrath' Harris, formerly of the band Beyond Recognition. This new line-up went under the name Psychowrath until 2009, then acquired the trademarks for Wrathchild & Wrathchild UK and reverted to using their original name Wrathchild. They have played several gigs between 2005 and 2009.
Starts Saturday 25th February at 20:00
Here's the line-up:
CARTOON VIOLENCE
Hammond organ driven 2-Tone style pumping ska of the finest order from Mid-Wales.Cartoon Violence deliver some of the coolest ska sounds around at the moment,guaranteed to get your feet shuffling.Supported Toots & The Maytals last year at Aberystwyth.
CAPTAIN ACCIDENT AND THE DISASTERS
After an incredible 2011 where Captain Accident played Glastonbury Festival & Supported Toots & The Maytals in Cardiff.They return to Swansea with laid back, indulgent, rootsy Rocksteady & Reggae vibes.
THE RUDE 'EM OUTS
A seven piece Ska based rap fusion band from West Wales.The Rude 'Em Outs combine combined raw energy with talented musicianship.Alot of you will remember them from the 2011 Swansea Ska festival where they kicked the event off in style.
DRINK MORE WATER
Newly established West Wales Skanksters Drink More Water,deliver a fine dose of poppy 2-Tone style ska.With cool off-beat guitar licks & keys.Very infectious,dancable & highly enjoyable.
HARRIS TWEED
Growing in stature with every performance,and getting noticed for his live performances as well as skilled song writing prowess.
DJ KLAUSBOI
Spinning some of the coolest ska tunes.
TICKETS £5
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE IN PERSON FROM DERRICKS MUSIC & THE GARAGE.
OR ON-LINE FROM DERRICKS
Starts Friday 2nd March at 20:00
Starts Saturday 3rd March at 22:00
Starts Sunday 18th March at 19:30
Starts Saturday 24th March at 21:00
Come along...rejection is such a cruel thing...
Starts Friday 30th March at 21:00
Starts Saturday 31st March at 21:00
In the past Orange Goblin have toured with the likes of Alice Cooper, Heaven & Hell, Sex Pistols, Down, Clutch, W.A.S.P, Kreator, Queens of the Stone Age, Danzig,High On Fire, Monster Magnet, Nashville Pussy, Eyehategod, Saint Vitus, Cathedral,Nebula, Unida, Alabama Thunderpussy, Dio, Grand Magus, Witchcraft, and many more.
Here’s what they say…
“OG are STILL the best underground band in Britain.” – Tommy Udo (Metal Hammer)
“It has to be said that Orange Goblin shows are very predictable, in the sense that you know they are going to be brilliant before they even hit the stage!” – Terry Beezer (Kerrang!)
“Consistently one of the greatest live bands the UK has produced in recent decades!” – Dom Lawson (Classic Rock)
“Put simply, Orange Goblin are the best metal band in Britain!” – Malcolm Dome (Metal Hammer)
Here’s what we say:
The Garage are proud to host the legendary Orange Goblin on the only Welsh date of their 2012 tour. Hell yeah \m/
Tickets: £12 adv // £14 On The Door
Available now from:
The Garage, 47 Uplands Crescent Swansea, SA2 0NP.
Tel> 01792 475 147
Email> team@garagevenue.com
Derricks Music, 221 Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3BQ
Tel> 01792 654 226
*****Entry Times TBC*****
Starts Thursday 12th April at 20:00
Here's the Line-up.
THE SLACKERS (USA)
... Much loved throughout the world. The Slackers are probably the world No.1 traditional ska band. Hailing from New York City, and now into their 21st year, they have deservedly gained themselves a worldwide cult following.
With numerous world tours under their belts, this legendary band have played at all the great festivals including Glastonbury, Montreal Jazz Festival and the Warped Tour, as well as opening up for Jimmy Cliff, Toots And The Maytals, Joe Strummer & Rancid.
JAYA THE CAT (NETHERLANDS)
Originating from Boston and currently based in Amsterdam, Jaya the Cat play an uncompromising and original mix of reggae, punk rock and ska music. Since their move to Amsterdam in 2004 the band has continued to grow. The band have been playing hundreds of live shows to an ever expanding audience as well as adding keyboards, samples, percussion and occasionally even a tiki bar to their onstage act. An average Jaya the Cat concert usually becomes more of a party than a performance with the audience singing, dancing and drinking right along with the band.
MIACCA (UK)
Recognised as one of the UK's best up coming bands on the ska scene today. After a brilliant 2011 recieving rave reviews from their debut E.P."With Love And Anger" and being included in the Do The Dog compilation album "UK Ska Vol 4". 2012 promises to be an even better year.
DJ SKANKIN' DRAGON
Spinning all the finest tunes from all genres of Ska.
Tickets £15 ADV
Available at Skabertawe gigs, The Garage, Or online at Derricks Music & We Got Tickets.
Starts Saturday 4th August at 21:00
Hello Garage Peoples! We hope you have a brilliant Christmas…not long now! So…as you will see on the site we have some great gigs confirmed for the new year – and these are just the ones I have time to list today:) Punk Forever will be treating you to local legends the Rhondda Ramones on [...]
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