News Renegade Rehearsals It’s finally online and it’s looking fantastic. Renegade Rehearsals is a unique website in that it allows total access to watch bands rehearsing, recording and writing in a studio; from the comfort of your home computer. Clacket Lane have agreed to be a part of this so you can now watch them whenever you like just by logging on. Can’t wait for the next gig..? Don’t worry, watch the boys rehearse instead from a real ‘fly-on-the-wall’ position. A monthly subscription does apply and the language can get a little blue but it’s all rock and roll. Check it out and sign up now!!! www.renegaderehearsals.com Christchurch Calling Clacket Lane have been booked to perform at this years end of year ball at Christchurch University. The headlining band has been confirmed as ’One Night Only’ and Fearne Cotton is being tipped to compere the evening, along with Chappers & Dave from Radio 1. It's gonna be a good'un. New Video's Added... See the Media section for video updates A Triple Video/Double Release for 2008...?? As a result of their success at the Roland Academy, Clacket Lane are in the process of recording 3 music videos with the students of Walsall college. Having aired a few tracks from album number 3 at recent gigs, the students asked the band to be the subject of their college work. The chosen tracks are 'Moon Man' and the first two chapters from 'The Girl Who Looks Like Sunshine album; the title track and crowd favourite 'The Tramp.' The vidoes are being filmed at various locations around Birmingham and San Francisco. The band are then hoping to issue a double release of both tracks during the Summer. Happy New Year Welcome back my friend.... The Final Gig of the Year  Sad news for Birchington Clacket Lane would like to officially apologise for having to cancel their performance at Birchington US Club this Saturday. The boys are so busy at the moment getting ready for the next release, but they were really looking forward to coming back to Kent to perform at the club. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond their control have resulted in a late cancellation and they would like to say sorry to the venue and to the fans who were planning on coming. The guys are back in Kent on November 10th at The Britannia in Margate and will be giving away signed tour CD's by means of an apology. The Lane and the Guillemots open the Academy in style The 27th September was a special day in the musical calender, because those techno pioneers Roland branched out and opened their own musical academy at Walsall College. To mark this event, Clacket Lane and the Gullemots were asked to perform at an exclusive gig for students, teachers and members of the press and industry. The winner of the Kerrang Unsigned Band competition was also given the chance to perform and hang out with the bands. The whole evening was compered by the UK BeatBoxing Champion, Beardy Man - what a true performer. All in all, a splendid time was had by all and the band were honoured to represent Roland for this great evening. Thanks to all who made it happen. Lenny sponsored and endorsed by Hutchins Guitar's Our very own Lenny Bunn has just secured an endorsement deal with Hutchins Guitars and he is one happy bunn(y)! He has very kindly been given a prototype model which could even be named after the man himself!! The Hutchins concept is to simply take the classic designs of the 50's and 60's and recreate their elegance with cutting edge 21st century technology. Each Hutchins product, is a piece of art that not only looks fabulous, it sounds fabulous as well. If anyone would like to create the 'Look of Lenny', then contact Hutchins Guitars on 01903 875977 and place your order for the 'Lenny Bunn Bass Guitar' See Lenny rocking out with his new axe here... 
 Clacket Lane welcome another year of students Just when you think things couldn't get any better, they get the best!! Clacket Lane took to the stage at this years Fresher's Ball at the University of Kent in Canterbury for the third consecutive year and played the gig of their careers. The chants of 'Clacket Lane' could be heard from the other side of the campus as 2000 students rocked their way into Uni. For 90 uninterrupted minutes the band put on their most exciting performance as Scouting For Girls watched from the wings. A massive thank you to every member of the audience for making us so welcome and of course to Graham for putting on the whole show - you have it down to a fine art now my man. We had three photographers snapping away all night so we'll be uploading some new images very soon. Thanks again and we'll see you all again next year! Clacket Lane to open Roland Music Academy In collaboration with Roland Music and Walsall college, Clacket Lane will be perfoming at the opening of the Roland Music Academy alongside The Guillemots on Thursday 27th September at the Robin in Bilston. This new college will offer a unique learning environment where students studying a music course will have access to the very latest equipment and professional expertise the music industry has to offer. Kerrang has also teamed up with the college to offer an amazing competition that could give your band the break you need to find success. They're looking for an unsigned act to appear alongside Clacket Lane and the Guillemots on the night. The winning band will also pick up £5000 worth of Roland band equipment. Not too shabby!! Click here for terms and conditions. Look Out Canterbury... Clacket Lane will be performing at the University of Kent's Freshers Ball on 22nd September. Can't wait. 'Nuff said!! Secret Garden Party - the coolest festival. To conclude their Moon Man tour in association with Shelter, the boys performed at the Secret Garden Party Festival in Shelter's own 'Living Room' tent. If you were lucky enough to get tickets and find somewhere to stand, sit or lay you'd have seen a Clacket Lane like never before. The band took to the stage in the afternoon sun and dressed in welly boots (oh yeah, it was muddy!!) and armed only with acoustic guitars and the barest of drum kits, they played a unique and individual set. As no electrical equipment was permitted however, they decided to leave Paul and his keyboards at home!!! (sorry you missed it pal, hope you had a great honeymoon though!!) Clacket Lane unplugged...? You bet your ass! The band would like to thank Shelter for all their help and assistance during 2007 and for offering the band the coolest date of the year so far. We really enjoyed ourselves and look forward to appearing again in 2008. A special thank you also to Mark 1 Music in Deal for the loan of the guitar. Renegade Rehearsals... Clacket Lane have teamed up with Doc Management and are proud to be a part of Renegade Rehearsals. Along with three other bands; Ember, Curb and The Project, this venture is the latest exciting creation from Doc Management. When launched officially in the next couple of months, fans will be able to log on and watch live and unedited weekly rehearsals from the four bands. These four acts will then be performing together over the country at various locations. As part of a formal introduction to this latest media concept, Clacket Lane will be appearing alongside the three other excellent acts at Sound in Leicester Square on 4th July. Tickets are available on the door for £6 and a coaches are running from across Kent. For more information, please contact the Doc on 01303 263843 (evenings only) Clacket Lane in talks with Shelter Clacket Lane have been in talks with the housing charity Shelter! The charity are sponsoring the band's current Moon Man tour which kicked off on the 24th of March and is continuing throughout the Summer in and around the London area. Clacket Lane were moved by Shelter's current 'Wall of Shame' campaign in which they are calling upon Gordon Brown to fund an extra 20,000 social rented homes each year in a bid to end the housing crisis. Electronic Alchemy and Clacket Lane have had a meeting with Shelter to finalise the details of the tour and the bands involvement with the charity. To mark the tour the band are releasing a limited edition EP which will be available on both the tour and through Shelter with a £1 donation from each EP sold going to Shelter. To help support Shelter in their campaign and to add your name to the Wall of Shame follow this link: Sign the Wall of Shame Website madness!! Due to a particularly nasty little virus, the Clacket Lane website has been pretty static for a while and for this we truly apologise. We have now shifted the little problem and we hope to be updating you on a more regular basis. There is so much to tell you all though so keep dropping by for news updates, tour information, and a whole load of videos and photos from the last few weeks. Welcome back..!!! Exciting prospects for Clacket Lane!!! Clacket Lane have some exciting things happening in the next few weeks which will be announced shortly on the website and the bands Myspace! There are lots of people and organisations getting involved with the band including some big names!!! Stay tuned for more updates! Studio Time Another update on the progress of Clacket Lane for you! Clacket Lane are currently working on the final bits and pieces for the album 'The Man Who Fell From the Moon' and are hoping to work with Harvey Summers (a great producer!) on the production of the final album! The band are having a break in gigging over the next few weeks to allow them some time to work with Harvey down in his studio in sunny Sussex! New live video in media section Check out the media section for a new live video of Clacket Lane playing Storm nightclub in Leicester Square on the 16/11/06. The footage includes the first interview with the band since the making of the video for 'When the Night Comes' and a live sound check version of 'Distance'. Stay tuned for more news about the bands second single and about the forthcoming album due for release in early 2007. Clacket Lane in recording studio This month Clacket Lane are going back into the recording studio with some new material ready for the release of their currently undecided second single and eagerly anticipated album due for release in 2007. The band are taking some time to record new material in time off from touring. They are playing a homecoming gig on New Years Eve in Folkestone at the Leas Club! Stay tuned for more exciting developments with the band and more news about the second single! Endorsement deals signed with Roland and Boss Clacket Lane are delighted to announce that they have just signed endorsement deals with Roland and Boss. The band are very much looking forward to using their new kit in their upcoming gigs and next video! Oxjam and Leicester Square photos now in Media Section The photos from Clacket Lane's headline gig on the last day of the Oxjam festival at Brannigans, Crawley (30/10/06) and their gig at Leicester Square (16/11/06) are now in the media section of the website. Watch out for a new video coming soon on the website featuring the band in their first interview since the 'Making Of' documentary for 'When the Night Comes' filmed earlier this year. Clacket Lane sign Endorsement deals! We are pleased to announce that Clacket Lane have just signed endorsement deals with Peavey and Trace Elliot and Ernie Ball. Clacket Lane are delighted with the association between the brands and themselves and look forward to using their new equipment in their live performances and in their next video for their second single which is due for release in early 2007. Watch out on the website for a new interview with the band following their Leicester Square gig on the 16th of November. Clacket Lane to play Oxjam Festival! Clacket Lane are due to headline the last date in the Oxjam Festival on the 30th of October at Brannigans in Crawley. The band are delighted to be playing the festival after being asked by the organisers of the event earlier this month! Oxjam is a nationwide event that has been taking place throughout the UK in October with many big names and up and coming artists supporting the event. Clacket Lane were asked to play Crawley due to the link they have with the town as drummer Mick Bennett has been a resident and has worked in and around the area for many years. Clacket Lane will be playing songs from their forthcoming debut album which is due for release in early 2007 as well as a few new exclusive tracks! Clacket Lane on Radio Mercury! Clacket Lane will be performing a live acoustic set on Radio Mercury 102.7 FM on Wednesday the 11th of October. Tune in to Paul Bunkers show between 6am - 9am to hear the band talking about their debut single and playing tracks from the forthcoming album. The band are also due to play the headline slot of the final day of the Oxjam festival at Brannigans in Crawley on Monday 30th of October. Clacket Lane have interview with Radio Caroline... Clacket Lane were yesterday (04/10/06) interviewed on the legendary Radio Caroline. Ben and Len from the band joined DJ Ralph Windsor in a 2 hour interview in which they talked about influences, song writing, and their personal favorite tracks. 6 tracks from the forthcoming album were played throughout the interview which included the double A-side singles 'When the Night Comes' & 'Out of the Dark'. The band would like to thank all the people that emailed in during the interview and thank them all for their support, as well as a special thank you to Radio Caroline! Double A-Side single out now on all major digital download stores.. 'When the Night Comes' & 'Out of the Dark' Double A-side single was released today - 25/09/06 on Electronic Alchemy Records. The single is available from all major digital download stores, a direct link to each of these stores can be found on the Clacket Lane home page. Clacket Lane rock Kent Uni Freshers Ball! This weekend Clacket Lane headlined at Kent University's Freshers Ball. The gig went down a storm with the Freshers with the band playing songs from their forthcoming album and of course their debut double A-Side singles 'When the Night Comes' and 'Out of the Dark'. The band played with their VJ accompanying them with two 6 foot screens either side of the stage. They ended the night by playing an exclusive track 'The Girl Who Looks Like Sunshine'. This followed the band playing a live acoustic set on BBC Radio Kent the night before! Look out for pictures and videos of the gig available here at the end of the week, also for details of the upcoming Clacket Lane TV interview and feature on Radio Caroline. Clacket Lane on BBC Radio Kent this Friday - 22/09/06 The band are due to perform a live acoustic set on BBC Radio Kent this friday night! They will be playing a selection of tracks from their forthcoming album and will have an interview discussing thei upcoming releases. The set comes at a great time as on the 23rd Clacket Lane are headlining Kent Universities Freshers Ball! Tune into Dominic King's show on 96.7FM / 97.6FM / 104.2 FM & DAB (or on their website http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/local_radio/index.shtml) this Friday night from 6pm to hear exclusive material. 'Out of the Dark' Live from Kent University's Summer Ball 06 will be available to listen to for free on the BBC Kent website. Clacket Lane open Ramsgate Bandstand... Clacket Lane headlined the opening of Ramsgate's Eastcliffe Bandstand on Saturday the 9th of September. Their set included songs from their forthcoming album as well as their debut single 'When the Night Comes' released on Electronic Alchemy Records on Monday the 25th of September, a live VJ set which featured stills and rushes from the video and an amazing light show. The crowd made requests of popular anthem-esque songs such as 'Half light' by Athlete and were asked back on stage to perform an encore. The band ended on some new material that they have been working on for a possible single or EP, it marked an end to a truly spectacular night. The band would like to thank their fans and everyone involved especially Paul and Tara. Showcase @ The Orange a huge success!!! Clacket Lane's showcase at the Orange on Wednesday the 6th of September was a great night! The band went down a storm, playing songs from their forthcoming album alongside some classic song requests from the crowd and some of their older material. Lighting was supplied by Simon Michalak @ Flying Brick industries, and a live VJ was performed by Jake Scott which looked incredible on 2 screens either side of the band. The night ended with an incredible drum solo from Mick Bennett and an encore which included some new material the band have been working on. Clacket Lane would like to thank everyone who came along with a special thank you to their fans, it was a great way to kick off their tour to promote the single which is due out in a couple of weeks on the 25th of September! Watch this space! Out of the Dark to be Double A Side for Single! Out of the Dark has been confirmed as the double A Side track for the 'When the Night Comes' single release as voted for by fans! Clacket lane being played on TV! 'When the Night Comes' video is being played on Bubble Hits TV, Fizz TV as from Monday 4th of September and in Topshop and Topman! From October the video will be played in airports around the country!!! Watch out for the video on a TV screen near you soon! 'When the Night Comes' video on youtube... The video for the debut single 'When the Night Comes' is available on youtube, just copy and paste the code below to have it on your own myspace page or blog! <object width="425" height="350">     <param         name="movie"         value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Dl8_SL9nUqc">     </param>     <embed         src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Dl8_SL9nUqc"         type="application/x-shockwave-flash"         width="425"         height="350">     </embed> </object> Alexandra Park gig postponed due to overwhelming public interest! Clacket Lane's exclusive free gig in Hastings Alexandra Park has been postponed until further notice due to overwhelming public interest. The gig will be rearranged for a later date when crowds can be managed more effectively! The band apologise profusely to those fans who were looking forward to coming to the gig. However, the Clacket Lane are playing another gig the same date (9th of September) @ Ramsgate Eastcliffe Bandstand - onstage at 9pm! Tickets on sale for Showcase Extravaganza! Tickets are on sale now for the Clacket Lane Showcase Extravaganza on the 6th of September @ The Orange in Kensington! The night is going to be a showcase of the band's forthcoming album and promotion of the single 'When the Night Comes' due for release on the 25th of September. A VJ will be accompanying the band throughout their set and styling by Zoe Medley whose previous projects include working with Kate Moss and Dita Von Teese! All in all the night promises to be a great one, so get your tickets now - only a limited number are available! For more information about the gig and ticket sales go to www.theorangeclub.co.uk or phone 0207 603 7006 - See you there. Clacket Lane Signed to Electronic Alchemy Records Clacket Lane have this week been officially signed to Electronic Alchemy Records! This is fantastic news for the band on the run up to the release of the single 'When the Night Comes' on the 25th of September. In other news the video for the single has been finished and will be appearing on the website very soon along with a 'making of' documentary. We are all really pleased with the outcome of the video - it looks amazing! Watch out for updates on the site coming soon! Video goes into post production The Clacket Lane video for "When the Night Comes" has been to VTR in Soho in the early stages of post production - for the rushes and colour grading to be completed before a hefty editing job on the 90 minutes of film taken during the shoot. Both Electronic Alchemy and Angus Giorgi were very pleased with the outcome, and both cannot wait to see the final edit. Clacket Lane rock students at Christchurch University Clacket Lane last night played Christchurch University in Canterbury. They played the opening set of the Summer Ball which went down a storm with the students. Among their set were a few covers - Four Kicks by The Kings of Leon, Clocks by Coldplay, and Half Light by Athlete. They also played the upcoming single "When the Night Comes" alongside some new tracks from the forthcoming album. Having just completed the video for their debut single the band were still buzzing from a few tiring but exciting days. Video shoot a great success  Clacket Lane have just finished their video for their debut single "When the Night comes" released on Electronic Alchemy Records - The video was partly shot in the Redstack Playhouse in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. The video was directed by Angus Giorgi - Whose previous works have included Executive Producer on the Natalie Imbruglia video for "Torn". The bands video has just been sent to Hollywood, LA for processing and is due to be colour graded at VTR in Soho within the next week. The plot of the video included Ben imagining a past relationship, with the woman in question being trapped inside his imagination. The video was heavily styled in a vintage fashion and had a high production value that the band were very pleased with. Band in talks with Electronic Alchemy Records After several meetings with Electronic Alchemy Records, Clacket Lane are finalising a future together. 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