Saturday 10pm – Cyba-X

Website: www.myspace.com/cybax

A Cyba-X show is unique, utterly different and pure musical brilliance... Ed Freitas is a musical master whose eclectic mix of hard drumming, trance-based mixing ...makes the neck hairs stand prouder than a Buck House guardsman!

If you like rock, you'll like Cyba-X, if you like dance, you'll like Cyba-X, if you like a soulful hip hop beat, you'll like Cyba-X. If you like drums and drumming you'll probably just wet your pants.... throw an array of laser lights into the equation and gigging doesn't get much better."
Jonny G. : Feedback Magazine, LMI PHotography

Cyba-X has been on the festival circuit and performing globally over the last year with his impressive and distinctive stage rig, this is one show not to be missed! All songs are written by Ed Freitas and performed absolutely live, note for note and sample for sample. This is achieved by triggering tap progressions, modules, samplers and sequencers... no backtracks are used. The latest VJ (video) technology is incorporated to trigger exciting video arrangements as part of the set.

Saturday 9pm – The Silver Brazilians

Website: www.myspace.com/thesilverbrazilians

Mexican traffic accidents, terrorist girlfriends and Milton Keynes massage parlours appear to be uppermost in the minds of The Silver Brazilians if their particular brand of hoodlum blues is anything to go by. Taking traditional twelve-bar mayhem and giving it a contemporary twist these ‘down home’ garage punks released their debut E.P ‘Iraqdonalds’ and headlined the Stummerville Foundation for New Music event in Hollywood last summer. Inspired by their West Coast experience their new release ‘Fender Car Disaster’ - features the song ‘Kate Winslet’ - currently invading airwaves across the world via Little Steven’s Underground Garage Radio show and deemed ‘Coolest Song in the World’! 'Do You Remember the Future Baby?' - The new E.P available on CD and for download soon!

Saturday 8pm – Chris George

Website: www.chrisgeorge.moonfruit.com

After becoming known on the local scene when he was just 12, Chris broke into the limelight after being crowned Guitarist Magazine’s ’Young Guitarist Of The Year 1997’ when he was 16. Soon after this, Chris was approached by Marshall Amplification to play at roadshows and clinics for them around the UK and Europe.

Things got busier for Chris, his music was used in film and television and he taught as many as 45 students a week, as well as producing demo’s for other artists. The shows with Marshall amps continued and to date, Chris has played clinics for them in Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Slovenia, Russia, The Ukraine and across the UK.

The many great musicians Chris has worked alongside include Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, Greg Ridley of Humble Pie, Pete Way from UFO for the regrouping of his band ’Waysted’, original Whitesnake Guitarist Bernie Marsden, Dave ’Bucket’ Colwell of Bad Company, Procul Harum Guitarist Geoff Whitehorn, Phil Campbell from Motorhead, Paul Gilbert, and Austria’s triple platinum selling artist Christina Sturmer, in which he played at festival dates and her own shows including a full arena tour.

Chris George is an endorsee of Marshall Amplification, LAG, Fret-King and PRS Guitars, Picato Strings, Seymour Duncan and Bare Knuckle Pickups.

Saturday 7pm – Trash Monkey

Website: www.trashmonkey.co.uk

"You want some dirty rock guitars? These are the guys for you, and they certainly know what they're doing." Steffi Lewis

Trash Monkey – five everyday heroes bringing their own Bluesy Punk 'N' Roll sound to the Milton Keynes music scene. Expect a mix of original material along with a few covers thrown in for pure rock ‘n’ roll good measure. Hailing from Newport Pagnell, Trash Monkey are determined to spread the gospel according to their own mantra of music, musicand music. Drawing influence from The Ramones, Turbonegro and the Wildhearts to name a few, Trash Monkey have created their own sound with massive riffs and infectious lyrics.

Saturday 6pm – Fozz (Indie Pop)

Website: www.fozzmusic.com

Since the very first caveman twanged a piece of mammoth gut tied to a dinosaur bone and gyrated his prehistoric hips in the hope of getting off with a very hairy cavewoman, weve all been searching for songs that strike an inner chord. Now, three hundred thousand years on, four men from Milton Keynes at least two of whom were around to hear that first concert have come up with something that is quite extraordinary. In a world where the lines between the fashion industry and the music business seem increasing blurred, there are one or two bands who shun both in an attempt to produce something both clever and interesting.

Fozz are old. The youngest member is 37, the oldest 46. That doesnt bother them and it doesnt seem to bother their increasing fan base. So whats the music about? Remember Squeeze? Remember Elvis Costello at his prime? Think of a fusion between them and add some modern and retro production sounds and you have something not only unique but immensely enjoyable.

Saturday 5pm – Matt McClurg

Matt's bio will appear here shortly...

Saturday 9.30pm – Big G

If you've ever seen Big G perform at one of the local open mic nights, you'll certainly be familiar with Grant's mix of playing strange instruments and his ability to freestlye with an original style of beats and lyrics. It's a tough one to sum up, but we've found a quote that goes somewhere toward it...

Grant, the young fella we’ve previously described only as “the beatbox dude”, gave yet another genius cameo at the end of the night, with guitar accompaniment. Each time I hear him do a set I’m struck by a new and different thing he does jaw-droppingly well – first of all beatboxing of course, then more recently beatboxing through a harmonica and actual ‘monica playing, and last night I realised his singing voice is really impressive too! Genyoowine silky RnB style – and he was taking the p*** out of Timberlake. Skills, as they say! And according to his Facebook profile he can breathe fire too! - Matt Taylor, MMT MK

Saturday 8.30pm – Jeff Sewell

Website: Sunset Lounge on facebook

With an acoustic guitar and harmonica in tow, expect Jeff to bring some of his own bluesy material to the stage and perhaps throw in few covers for good measure. The host of Newport Pagnell's Sunset Lounge certainly brings something to the show, and if you've never been down to the Cannon on a Thursday night, you're in for a treat.

Saturday 7.30pm – Garry Murphy

Website: www.myspace.com/noonlayerdrive

Hardfinger frontman and regular in open mic scence, Garry will be bringing his acoustic set to Party on the Pitch.

Saturday 6.30pm – Isabelle

Website: www.myspace.com/thebandisabelle

Local Isabelle are a 5 piece band formed in spring 2008. Fronted by vocalist Letty Griffiths Isabelle play original edgy pop/rock songs. The band have recorded their first album last year called ‘Pink Heals and Gold Guitars’

Saturday 5.30pm – Rise Bailey Rise

Website: www.RiseBaileyRise.com

I used to think I was going to be a rock star, but I've got over all that nonsense at last. Now for the first time in a long time it really is just about enjoying the music. I just write songs that mean something to me at the time, and I hope that you'll find something in them that you can enjoy too.

Thanks for listening

Rich – Rise Bailey Rise

Saturday 4.30pm – Mike Russell

Locall regular at the Legion open mic night in Newport Pagnell and Trash Monkey frontman, Mike will be playing some more laid back, acoustic tunes at the show before unleashing his vocal prowess on the main stage with his five peice rock outfit at 7pm.

Saturday 3.45pm – Paulo Cool & Vega Wild

With guitars in one hand and a beer in the other, you may well have bumped into these guys in the local scene. Bringing a mix of original material and blues-style covers from the likes of Johnny Cash, The Bones and The Dogs D'amour. Come grab a beer and enjoy the tunes as the weekend's music begins...

Sunday 9.30pm – Alex Wesley

Website: A.K.A. on myspace

If you've caught any of the local festivals this summer, or happen to be in and around any of the open mic nights that Milton Keynes has been blessed with, then you're sure to recognise this face. Alex, one third of local band AKA, described as "of the hardest working local bands on the circuit" will be bringing a mixture of orignial material and covers to round off the night on the acoustic stage.

Sunday 8.30pm – Social Resin

Website: www.myspace.com/socialresin

Social Resin are three like minded individuals who enjoy writing and performing their own brand of intimate and acoustic style songs. The band comprised of just two guitars and a voice, concentrate on building honest, down to earth and melodic songs which range from melancholy to uplifting. The group have been together for a relatively short period of time, but have played at various local venues within Milton Keynes, securing two festival slots in the process. Social Resin pride themselves on delivering a well rounded and long lasting musical experience designed to put you in a contemplative and relaxed mood.

The Band are: Scott Wells (vocals), Mike Dye (guitar - b/vocals), Nick Hills Sands - Potter (bass guitar).

Sunday 7.30pm – Sonick - Joe Garret from FellSilent

Website: www.myspace.com/sonickmovement

FellSilent singer Joe Garrett will be performing an acoustic set with his new project "Sonick" for the first time.

Sunday 6.30pm – Equinox

Website:www.myspace.com/equinoxthebandmk

"It’s a lot like the poppier moments from Muse & Radiohead’s repertoi re, not smashing it’s way with a lot of weighty riffs but edging alo ng with some decently layered songs with some good licks (and some r ather Thom Yorke-esque vocals) . It’s not often that I really get in to a band within the first couple of shows, especially when they’re this young, maybe that’s a tip for you to catch them this year too." - Ampjam

Sunday 5.30pm – Groundsman

Website: www.newfoundgroundrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/groundsmanuk

Groundsman is a multi-instrumentalist/solo singer songwriter and producer from Bletchley, Milton Keynes. His style could be called cutting edge folk,or rock dance fusion,depending on which track you are listening to and how your imagination works. When performing live, he plays a blend of folk style acoustic guitar songs,fused with full production,involving a laptop computer and different instruments.

His 1st album is now also available on itunes,amazon etc, and is called "Dig my Earth". With glowing reviews, the future is looking bright for "Groundsman".