Weathered Rock

1st March 2008

Some people will do anything to get a photo with a famous guitarist - Part 1

Look here, Michael Schenker came all the way to Workington just to have his photo taken with Paul Nichol!!!

If you look closely, you'll even see that he's trying to stab Paul in the left hand to eliminate the competition. 

 Look out for the band's next gig at Hensingham Rugby Club.

And here's a pic of the new backdrop and drum skin.

24th December 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all our fans, from Weathered Rock and all the staff at weatheredrock.com

See you in 2008

Huge News on Weathered Rock CD's

At last you can now buy the two CD's that the band have released (see below) ON-LINE.  Just click on the link in the Navigation Bar above to purchase them via Paypal.

You'll be knocked out by what you hear.

If you want to sample some of the songs, there are short samples on some of the pages here, and some full songs on the band's MySpace page:-

www.myspace.com/weatheredrock

Enjoy and give us the feedback on the Guestbook!

6th November 2007

The boys made a triumphant return to the stage on Saturday after their longest break ever from live gigs of 9 weeks (with only one gig in the last 12!), with a storming performance at the Daten Club.  Running through 14 songs in 75 minutes they had the place rockin' thanks to an enthusiastic audience.  New opener, Enter Sandman got things off to a flyer, and another 'newie' Lil Devil also rocked.  The next gig is at the Paul Jones on 16th.  See you there.

Here's an early sneak preview of the bands new logo:-

Look out for it soon on a new backdrop

20th October 2007

WEATHERED ROCK CD's RELEASED

13th October 2007

The Albums page has arrived, starting with Resistance...

We'll add something on Knock Off Rock shortly.

The CD's should be here any day.  Keep checking the site.

6th October 2007

CD Update

The two debut Weathered Rock CD's are in the final stages of production.  The masters have been dispatched to the pressing plant, together with artwork, and the finished CD's should be available in about two weeks.  Below is a preview of the artwork for each CD:-

'Resistance is Futile...' is the bands stunning debut of original songs. It lasts 55 minutes and features 12 new songs written by members of the band and produced by Tom Tyson at The Music Farm.

'Knock Off Rock' features 13 of the bands live favourites over almost an hour of music, again produced by Tom Tyson at The Music Farm.

In a few days we'll add an albums page to the web site with a run down of the songs on each CD.

15th September 2007

CD Release Update

We're nearly there!!  2 tracks to master and the artwork all but finished.  We will announce the release date for the two CD's before the end of this month.  Keep checking the site.

The band are currently working on new material for the live set, including a metal classic.  Look out for it at the next gig.

13th July 2007

Check out the new drum skin on the picture opposite (with matching backdrop).  Awesome or what!!

This is probably a preview of the album cover for Resistance is Futile....., which now only has two or three songs left to master.

The boys have just finished a six week trek around Cumbria and are looking forward to a break for a couple of weeks.  Thanks to all who came to the recent gigs, the support was tremendous and the reaction to the new numbers blew us away.

LOL Weathered Rock

15th May 2007

Album(s) update

All recording is complete for the two CD's.  The band are currently in the process of mastering the final versions at The Music Farm with Tom Tyson.  Album artwork is also being progressed and a Summer release is likely.

On the live front, the band embark on a Cumbrian Mini-Tour in June.  The 2nd sees them kick off in Whitehaven, then take in Bowness, Workington, Maryport and Cockermouth through the rest of June.  Check out On The Road for more info., which has all the live dates now added for the year.

31st March 2007

New Music Added

The band have given us permission to add some more music to the site.  Check out the 'On The Road' page for a clip of six rough mixes from the forthcoming CD!!

Listen, enjoy and whet your appetite for the CD which will be available soon.

Don't miss the Paul Jones gig on Friday - it will be a cracker!!!

27th February 2007

A triumphant show at Egremont helped to raise a lot of cash for Charity - thank you to all who came - one of the best reactions the band have ever had.  They played two new numbers, Whole Lotta Rosie and Alright Now and there's more to come.

In two weeks the band are back in the studio to finish the recordings for their two forthcoming CD's.  All that will be left is mixing, final production and then publication, probably in May.  Stay tuned for more info.

The next gig is on 24th March - see 'On The Road'

8th February 2007

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you hear WR on the radio on Sunday morning.  Broadcast to a world-wide audience (through the power of the internet) the band had their first ever air play, when (Standing On) Top Of The World was played on BBC radio!  What next.....MTV?  Grammy's?  The sky's the limit.

To keep their feet firmly on planet earth, the band play the Brown Cow in Cockermouth on Saturday at 9pm, where they're promising to play a brand new original.

See you there.

Late addition - we've just had our 2000th hit on the site.  Thanks and keep visiting.

1st January 2007

****Happy New Year to all the bands fans from the band and all the staff at Weatheredrock.com.****

2007 promises to be a great year as it will see the band release their long awaited CD's.  Early Spring should see a CD of original material (some of which is demo'd on the Songs page) which may contain a few surprises, with a CD of covers also being made available.  Keep posted for developments.

The first gig of 2007 is also less than two weeks away with the band working hard to put some new material in.

Thanks to everyone who supported us over the last two years - see you soon.

WR

14th November 2006

Falcon Club on Friday for a Charity Do!  Bring plenty of cash and have a great time.  To aid the fun, Pete's asked for us to print the lyrics to Dancing in The Moonlight so you can all join in.  Here goes:-

First Verse

When I passed you in the doorway you took me with a glance

I should have took that last bus home but i asked you for a dance

Now we go steady to the pictures I always get chocolate stains on my pants

And my father's going crazy he says I'm livin in a trance

Second Verse

It's three o'clock in the morning and I'm on the streets again

I disobeyed another warning I should have been in by ten

Now I won't get out until Sunday I'll have to say I stayed with friends

Oh but it's a habit worth forming if it means to justify the ends

Scream it out!

See ya Friday

12th October 2006

The band have just finished their second recording session Tom Tyson's Music Farm recording studio.  To add to the five songs previously recorded (clips on the Home page) they've recorded six new, original songs.  These are presented as clips on this web site as a background to the Songs page.  Enjoy, and look out for two albums early next year.

Big thanks again to Tom for a superb job - they can't wait until the next session in November.

Finally, don't forget the next gig at the Fletcher Christian in a weeks time.

25th Septmeber 2006

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Unfortunately Pete Lutwyche was involved in a serious road accident late last week, and although he has no major injuries, he isn't able to perform this week, so we've had to cancel the Yankees gig.  Hope he's well soon.

18th September 2006

What a night at the Mariners Inn.  A packed house and a fantastic reception.  We can't wait to get back.  The hospitality was first class and the atmosphere superb.

Check out the new photos from Redmain 2006 - courtesy of Neil Franklin (Ross Halfin eat your heart out!)

See you all at Yankees.

3rd September 2006

Just under a week to the next big event - a gig at the prestigious Mariners Inn in Bowness.  The band are putting together a two and a half hour spectacular for the night which will begin around 10pm and finish at 1am.  Look out for the return of a couple of old favourites and a few originals as well as the usual crowd pleasers.

Finally, look out for some stunning pics on the photos pages in the next week or so, from the Redmain festival.

24th August 2006

Two days to go the out-door event of the year.  A private fundraising event is taking place in Redmain on Saturday and Weathered Rock are among four band appearing at the event that they solo'd at last year.  It promises to be a great night with Jazztastic, Banjaxed, Solway Blues Band and WR all playing.  WR are being joined on stage by a couple of special guests, so look out for something a little different.

If you're invited along, don't forget your cash for the auction.

12th August 2006

Tonight's gig at the White Star is the first for the band for seven weeks and they're itching to get going.  The lay off for holidays and the like has also allowed some work on new material.  Most of the focus has been on original stuff in preparation for the studio later in the year, but there are three new covers in the set tonight and the resurrection of an old crowd favourite.  Also look out for the new gear (again!), Paul's amp, Dave's shiny new Music Man bass, and the usual 'fashion show'!!!

See ya later.

27th July 2006

It's a 'bitter/sweet' news item today.  Unfortunately the band have had to withdraw from the Blues Festival appearance at the weekend.  Sorry for any disappointment but they'll be back out on 12 August at the White Star.

On the positive side, it's great to see the web site pass 1000 hits - boosted recently by the article in the 'News.  The boys are delighted and will ensure the site gets even better.

See you at the White Star.

3rd July 2006

Great news.  The superb performance at the Maryport Blues Festival battle of the bands obviously struck a chord with the organisers and the band have been invited to play on 'The Music Bus' in the town on 29 July 2006 at 6:30 for an hour.  The boys are really up for it and will deliver a set fit for the occasion.  You have been warned!!

The gig guide has also been updated with all the up-coming shows.  See 'On The Road'.

24th June 2006

Well, what a night.  On the back of a great article in the Whitehaven News (thanks to Hillary and Gillian) the gig last night at the Paul Jones was one of the best the band can remember.  The punters in the pub were clearly up for a show and the band didn't disappoint.  Preparing the ground through a 13 song first set, the audience were whipped into a frenzy of singing, dancing and cheering in the second 14 song set, culminating with a new rendition of Whitesnake's Here I Go Again, which the crowd sang above the band.  The night was rounded off with Sweet Child... and JBG.

The boys were blown away with the reception and pass on their thanks to anyone who was there, especially the loyal crowd of usual suspects (you know who you are!).  Robbo said he'd not seen anything like it in all his time playing (see the interviews page to see just how long that is!).

Unfortunately the holiday season takes over now and the band won't be playing again until 12 August (see On The Road) - see you in Maryport for another wild night and don't forget, when you see Weathered Rock....

Resistance Is Futile.................You WILL Be Entertained!

See ya'll soon!

26th May 2006

It's here.  Finally the interview you've all been waiting for.  Robbo's life story now on the interview page....Read and weep!

21st May 2006

The Interviews page has been updated again with the Pete Lutwyche Interview.  Watch out next week for the one you've all been waiting for .....Robbo!

4th May 2006

The Interviews page has been updated with some words from Mr Polkey.

21st April 2006

The Jones gig was a huge success.  Pete could have done nothing in the last set - the crowd did the singing.  An excellent night all round and they're back there in June.

The last week has seen an originals frenzy.   The band have finished off You're My Rock, almost finished Havin' the Time Of Our Lives and Pete and Paul are working on two more new numbers (Without You and Hard Hearted) to add to those already in the mixer.  Look out for live airings soon.  They've also worked on another Bon Jovi number that's sure to be a winner.

The Interviews page was launched last week and will be updated every week or so - keep tuned.

(Weathered) Rock on!

7th April 2006

After a storming last minute gig at the Black Bull in Cockermouth last Saturday, the band play their first gig in Whitehaven town centre tonight at the Paul Jones.  It promises to be a special occasion with the boys playing three sets for the first time.  Front man Pete Lutwyche has promised that the band will rock the Jones more than it's ever been rocked before so look out for an electric performance!

Finally, keep an eye on the site for a new Band Interviews page that will be appearing in the next few weeks, containing interviews with each of the band members.

19 March 2006

The band have been in the recording studio at The Music Farm for the last two days laying down their first five tracks with producer Tom Tyson - an original and four covers.  There's a short clip of each song playing when you open the home page on this site.  Enjoy and look forward to the completed CD later in the year.

The band want to thank Tom for his enthusiasm and professionalism in helping them to achieve a stunning result.

4 February 2006

The band played a storming set at the Battle of the Bands, opening with Wishing Well then through two new songs, Gary Moore's Still Got the Blues and the blues classic, Crossroads - given the WR treatment.  Unfortunately the boys lost out to Maryport band Lesser Concern, who themselves played a fine set of more modern songs. 

The band were overwhelmed by the support of some stalwart fans who'd come to cheer them along.  Apologies if I've missed anyone but thanks to Avril, Carol, Nicola, Anne, James, Becca, Stephen, and Peter, but especially to Marian and Andrew Smith, Sal and Tony Calvin, Mike and Sue Travis (and Isaac), Jon and Maureen Seddon, Angela Sherwen, Steve Bruce, Liz Wareing and (of course) Weathered Rock's 5th man, Peter Rooke.  We'll maybe get a chance to play in one of the circuit pubs around the festival.

Once again thanks and don't forget the next gig on 18th February.

2 February 2006

Tomorrow is the big day for Battle of the Bands.  The band are ready to give it their all in their 15 minute slot, and are looking forward to seeing their fans again.  They will be playing one familiar number and two new one's, both calssic blues songs given the Weathered Rock treatment.  Best of luck to all competeing and let rock and have some fun.

21 January 2006

weatheredrock.com is launched onto the world!

Saturday 21 January 2006 saw the official launch of weatheredrock.com, the bands web site.  The site will be developed over the next few weeks to cover all aspects of life on planet Weathered Rock.  Stay tuned.

The boys played to a sell out crowd at the Marchon on Friday, and gave one of their best performances, storming through nearly two and a half hours of classic rock.  The audience were in great voice, singing along to all the favourites and giving the band the sort of  feedback that spurs any band on to a great performance.  The event was a charity night to raise money for the trust fund of the son of a colleague who had sadly died before his son was born.  The night was a great success.

Looking to the future, the band compete in a battle of the bands event on February 3rd at the Grasslot Club in Maryport, with the prize of the opening slot at this years prestigious Maryport Blues Festival.  The bands slot is at 8 O'Clock.  Any fans wanting to come and support are very welcome, with audience voting counting towards the final verdit.  The boys are currently rehearsing their 15 minute slot.  See you there.