Call us what you like... sometimes people refer to us
as the Farm, the Shed... but Wild Sounds (as seen in FRONT MAGAZINE) - 24 Hour Rehearsal is a relaxed
studio right next to the NEC in Bickenhill, Solihull. We have just one public
room and although sometimes we may be rehearsing in the private room the spill
isn't a patch on some studios. We try to be as relaxed as poss, not rushin'
people out if we have no one in after and such. People have often commented on
the acoustics, both the walls and floor are covered in fire proof carpeting with
additional insulation in the walls. We do how ever have windows for those hot
days and you are more than welcome to open them and not worry about your volume.
Some of the bands that have used us include...
Sweet Seduction (as seen on the Central News, at the Bulldog Bash 05 &
06 and main stage Rock 'n'Blues festival with the Scorpions. They've also shared
stages the likes of the Sweet, Wednesday 13, Dogs d'Amour, Vain, Tigertailz,
Tokyo Dragons, Roadstar etc)
Iron Horse
(featuring Wardi of Oliver/Dawson SAXON & ex Slash's
Snakepit, Ted who's played with Elton John and turned down AC/DC due to
commetments to his band chevy with Baz & Alan of the Handsome Beasts....)
Silicon Baby
(played with likes of Rachel Stamp, Gold Blade - TV
critic John Robbs band, Buffseeds, Girls on Top etc)
Flylow
(signed rock all the way from Finland)
Handsome Beasts
(Once fronted by Garry Dalloway... RIP, nick-named
"the original fat bastard" by the Kerrang! direktory of heavy metal... these
guys have been keeping the new wave of British heavy metal alive since 1980.)
Abby Brant
(as seen on Carlton TV)
the Lowlifes
Candy Black
Farside
Live Wire
Blue Nation
John Budden
Buckshee
Hollow Point Theory
Cut to the Chase
Inoffencive
Stairway
Black Birds for
Lunch
.......and many more!
Our latest addition to the studio is a pub pool table which cost us a few bob as
you'd imagine, so unfortunately it's not freeplay. Being in a band though, i know
only too well that some times practices just hit a brick wall and you're left
twiddling your thumbs, be it a creative block or whatever. I hope it offers a
bit of a break half way, the chance to not kill a fellow band member (c'mon we
all know that feeling) or maybe if you're expecting to be picked up and no one
is in after.. stick around and have some games etc. I believe the slight
compromise in space will be a welcome addition making the practice room a
happier place to be! The above and many other reasons are why people travel from
the likes of Nuneaton and Burton to use us over other studios in their area. One
band from around the UK has a member that travels from Southampton! We are used by many bands.. unsigned, signed, touring, starting out.. you
name it! We've also had a few photoshoots here.. Razor Bones Clothing with Sweet
Seduction, Front Magazine with Sweet Seduction and Pin Up 23 + Galaxy Radio
shooting a spoof video
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