The Time Machine page

Welcome to the Web site of:
The Time machine.

A new line up with a new mane.

The Time Machine are:
(in no particular order)

Front Vocals: Jaimie Poulter.
Guitar(s)/Backing Vocals: Mike Ruck.
Guitar(s)/Backing Vocals: Mick Bradley.
Percussion: Adrian Dalley.
Bass Guitar & acoustic Guitars: Mark Wiseman.

"The Time Machine" was formed in Feb/March 2010.

I am currently rebuilding this site on behalf of The Time Machine a Portsmouth based 5 piece Acoustic covers band. - Mick Bradley May 2010.

After the demise of the original (Arundel Street Mafia) band in August 09 the hunt was on to form another line up. It couldn't be the same as the original, but may be even better, who knows? Rising from the ashes of the original band (The Arundel Street Mafia) Mick approached Adrian a drummer that he'd known for some time and asked him if he was interested in putting something together. As his original kit was damaged in a recent fire, Adrian would have to replace the complete kit bit by bit, but was interested in doing something. The original idea was to have 2x vocalists in the front of the line up with hopefully a lot of backing vocals to do harmonies etc (that was the plan). An Eagles tribute band was suggested and eventually it was decided that maybe that wasn't the way to go as it would be too difficult to do. A easier option of a Semi Acoustic covers band was suggested and agreed upon.

Eventually after a couple of line up changes the current line up was settled upon, doing "Acoustic Rock" covers. Now after another let down the band has gone back to Rock Covers for now. A new practice venue was sought as the previous one that had been used wasn't comfortably available, we couldn't guarantee it being open every Weds evening. The Deaf Centre in Arundel Street was approached and they said "fine". The main hall there is the venue for practice sessions at a cost of £30 a night.

The band is primarily a covers band, with material spanning 3 decades of the music scene: 60's, 70' and into the 80's. The draft set list is below somewhere.

For more information and to get regular updates or to book the band email: mick@g6asj.net Most of the band members are on the Facebook social site, plus our new Facebook Band page, we are building up our fan base gradually.

Or visit the page on my own web site for the band at: Another location. (Still under construction) please visit the Gallery page within this site. Both these sites are still under construction, but getting there.

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As stated, the band covers material from 40 years of popular music, with our own versions of:

That's Entertainment - Paul Weller. - Mike on Vocals.
All right now - Free.
Wishing Well - Free.
Maria - Blondie.
Bad Moon Rising - John Foggerty.
Kids in America - Kim Wylde.
Stuck in the middle - Stealers wheel.
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon.
Go your own Way - Fleetwood Mac.
Shakin' all over - Johnny Kidd & the Pirates.
Kids in America - Kim Wylde.
Sweet Child O Mine - Sheryl Crow's Version.

Plus... A few more newer songs which will lead us into the 80's and beyond, along with some more acoustic tracks as well to be added.

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Forthcoming events:
We are booked for a special party in March 2011, and maybe attending some open mic venues in the city, to test material. More news on these and other evens soon. Watch this space.

Updates:
July 2010. Jaimie our singer got married in Venice Italy, we wish her & Shane the best of luck.

July 2010. Mark Wiseman, joins us on bass guitar.

The current set list is still only in draft format and has a lot of work to be done to it sometime, some material may be dropped and others may be added in the coming weeks. We are still in the process of putting this together and is a long way from complete. Hopefully we'll be bale to take bookings from Pubs, Clubs & Functions. We currently don't have plans to do our own material, but you never know... Some pics to be added here soon and sometime also even our own temporary web site with pages devoted to the band with more information etc.

Band equipment.
Here's a summary of equipment used by the band.

Jaimie.
Jaimie does front Vocals, she usually uses a Behringer XM1800-S microphone into the Studiomix Gold 16-2 mixer and Carlsbro Powerline 300 PA amplifier. - All vocals go to the PA amplifier in the same way.

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Micks kit.
Mick plays Rhythm guitar. Has a few different rigs for different occasions.

For smaller venues he would normally use a Marshall S80 8240 2X40W Valvestate Combo or his Marshall MG100 HDFX & Marshall 4x12 cabinet. Along with either an Eros or Fender Acoustic guitar, a Rally Semi Acoustic ES 335 type guitar or a hand built Stratocaster of some description, he has a few favourites with different combinations of pick ups.

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Mike's kit.
Mike plays Rhythm & Lead guitar and uses A Gibson Les Paul or an Epiphone SG, along with a Vox amplifier. Vocals and his acoustic guitar are within the PA Mix, with vocals also via a Behringer XM1800-S Mic.

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Adrians kit.
His current kit is a vintage Pearl, plus some extras with Paiste and Sabian cymbals.

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The bands PA kit.
This is a combination of several amps. A pair of Carlsbro Powerline 300W PA amps, one of which can also be coupled to the Monitor speakers. Microphones currently used are 3x Behringer XM1800S with a couple of Shure mics as back up.

Links to other pages:
The gallery page.
The Members page.

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The Time Machine.

5 piece 60's/70's covers band.

Available for Parties & Functions from September 2010.

5 Piece Portsmouth based 60's/70's Covers outfit

available for Parties & Functions from September 1st 2010.

For booking and further details: 023 9282 3332

Email: mick@g6asj.net