Local Bands

Aquila - the full band

Vocalist Rik Sikes and drummer Ford Waight treated us to a special acostic set on the programme.

Along with bassist Danea Stough, the trio form indie noir band Aquila who boast a portfolio of atmospheric, dramatic and engaging songs.

Busy on the local scene, Aquila have numerous live gigs coming up around Birmingham and are currently recording a new CD entitled 'A Bullet Between The Eyes'.

Rik playing live

The boys are also off to Dublin over the summer as part of the Jeff Buckley Tribute.

Click the links at the top of this page to listen to Aquila playing live in session.

For more information on Aquila, visit: www.myspace.com/aquilalovesyou

BBC WM Introducing - Thursday 13th March 2008

In addition to Aquila, some of the other artists featured included:

• Page 44 - Anywhere
• Vix 'n' The Kix - Anywhere
• The Scholars - This Heart
• The Ganders - Dirty Soul
• Telegramme - Dance
• SaturdaySunday - For You Lou
• Everett - The Reform
• Mexicolas - Big In Japan
• The Young Runaways - These Rooms

BBC WM Introducing Thursdays 8 -10pm

Join BBC WM's Brett Birks and Louise Brierley as they play their favourite tracks, discuss the latest happenings from the local circuit, preview upcoming gigs and generally talk all things music.

Brett Birks and Louise Brierley

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All they need is a demo CD!

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