Monday 22 June 2009

Unsigned Studios

St.Albans studio – This is where The Scratch recorded most of the album ‘Whatever happened to Friday night’, it’s amazing what owner Shane has managed to squeeze into his 'cosy' studio.

www.unsignedstudios.com

The Ambush

Band from Manchester/Liverpool - Friends of The Scratch, played on the same bill at the Dry bar in Manchester in 2007. PLayed a joint gig together in Salford in 2008. A band highly rated by The Scratch.

http://www.myspace.com/anambush

Duncan Birnie -Tape headfilms

Film makers Duncan and mate Matt, recently filmed a fly on the wall doc of the 'Clint Boon night' for The Scratch... Being lined up for bands next video project. Top guys.

www.tapeheadfilms.co.uk

Mark Barton

Writer and reviewer for losingtoday.com – Mark is The Scratch's fave reviewer, he has really tapped into the bands pschye. From day 1 has understood the bands direction and is spot on with his uncanny observations on influences. Is currently updating the bands biography. His unique 'missives' are legendary.

www.losingtoday.com

Shirlaine Forrest

Photographer, we met Shirlaine at the M.E.N. she was the first person who made us feel at home. Has a huge portfolio of Stellar stars!

www.shirlainephotos.co.uk

Hugh Davenport

CRMK radio DJ. Has become a big friend of The Scratch, who have sessioned for him, has also had the band in for two 'hijack' sessions to date where the band pick all the music for his show. A fan of the band , has shown great support with the playlisting of singles and recently interview Clint Boon for them too. Third Hijack session is 25th September 2009.

www.myspace.com/eclecticplectrum

Phil Orange

First radio show to pick up on Night Bus or Milk Train, Phil dedicated two entire shows to the playing the whole of DIY and Night Bus or Milk Train. A true champion of unsigned music.

www.rivergibbsfm.com

Manilla PR

Tony and the team masterminded most of The Scratch’s PR after the M.E.N. arena in 2007/2008, securing many great reviews and radio sessions. The relationship continues to this day…

www.manillapr.com

Farm factory studios

Have been friends of the band since well before The Scratch. First met Big Dunc the owner in 1993 and Dolly (www.myspace.com/daviddoll) a couple of years later. Have recorded, rehearsed, overbubbed, auditioned and photographed most of Ponyland's artists here over the years.

www.farmfactorystudios.com

Mark Looby

Photographer and friend of the band, really captures the in your face essence of our live shows.

www.markloobyphotography.com

The Horn

The Scratch have been playing at The Horn for over 6 years, and this year in conjunction with Hansi (Promoter), we've put on two of our most memorable nights in our hometown venue, The Scratch with Goldblade and Clint Boon. Great backroom for live music.

http://thehorn.co.uk

Recharged Radio

Radio head Jordan Thomas has been a great champion of The Scratch, having played all the singles released in 08/09 and has featured the band twice on his reviews programme, a live session is booked for July.

www.myspace.com/rechargedradio

Tuesday 16 June 2009

Sarah Martin Photography


Sarah has taken many of our photoshoots and live shots.

www.sarahmartin.co.uk