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大象传媒 WM Introducing welcomed the first band of the New Year to play live in session on Thursday 10th January 2008.

Jamie Guggenheim

Rock 'n' blues four piece Aura shook the studios with a powerful set - full of confidence, style and attitude.

The four West Midlands lads, three of whom are still in full-time education, have only been together for 11 months but have been busy gigging on the local circuit and beyond.

They recently recorded a five track EP with music guru Gavin Monaghan (The Editors, Scott Matthews, The Twang) and are preparing to embark on a European tour in February 2008.

At Dudley Castle, 2006

Arguably Aura's biggest claim to fame though is supporting rock legends Status Quo at Dudley Castle before 5,000 people in the fall of 2007.

Speaking live on 大象传媒 WM Introducing, vocalist Dave Small said:

"It all started really when we did a gig at Stourport Rock Cafe. In the audience were two guys who were running the Status Quo gig. They saw us and they were looking for a young support act to get the crowd going for the Quo.

Jesse Garcia

"It was by far the biggest crowd (we've ever played before). For me personally it felt nothing other than right! It was a brilliant venue - brilliant sound. It rained a bit but you know! (laughs)

"But we've been gigging as much as possible, from everything from pretty much in people's living rooms to the Quo gig. We're just trying to get every gig we can, build up as much of a following as possible and take it from there."

Heading to Europe in February '08

To listen to Aura's entire live performance, as well as the rest of Dave's interview, click the links at the top of the page.

Aura are: Dave Small on vocals; Jamie Guggenheim on guitar; Blake Probert on bass and Jesse Garcia on drums.

For more information, visit: http://www.myspace.com/aurarocknblues.

See Aura live on Saturday 26th January 2008 at The Barton Arms in Birmingham.

大象传媒 WM Introducing Thursday 3rd January 2008

In addition to Ben Drummond, some of the artists featured included:

Jazz Thrash Assassin - live 24th Jan '08

• The Knowing - Dark Clouds
• Answers On Postcards - What Did I Do
• The Arcane Parade - Memories For The Sake Of Memories
• Guile - Love Around Here
• Giovanna Olversa & The Sands - Feel It
• The Rampton Release Date - Phone Numbers, Attitude and Drugs
• Rachel's Basement - Quit Your Low Down Ways
• Daniel Rachel - Let It Be Mine
• The Hoop Group - Russia
• Murdoch - Echoes
• The Hoi Polloi - Dead Love

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