Careful with that Shark Eugiene (Live 2015)

MEMBERS

 
Space (Drums/Sequences)

Golly Gosher (Guitar)

Saxy Ellie (Sax/Vocals)

John Mcgowan

(Flute/Poetry)

Ponytron (Synth/Bass Synth and Samples)

Psygroove (Bass/Synths)



BIOGRAPHY

 
AKA - Blacksnow. The style is an interesting form of ‘Up-Beat Fusion’ music, with a Prog. Rock influence, performed with instruments (Such as Sax and Flute) Compositions are with Modal harmonies, and highly influenced by Electronic/Psychedelic bands such as Ozric Tentacles and Gong.

The band started as a live PA in the middle of last decade, with Damian Maguire (Space), followed by new musicians on lead instruments such as John Mcgowan (Flute) Paul Jackson (Bass) and Simon Shearing (Guitar), who joined in 2009. Since then they performed at many local venues, and events such as the Black History Exhibition, Bournespring Centre and, People Moving People, The Winchester. They also perform with Space Ace Robot (Solo Act with Space, on vocals).

The band then adopted some more new members such as ‘Crazy space Synth. master - Ponytron, and Joe Thomas (Bass). There are several live videos and versions available of there new gigs and studio material.

The band continued in the studio working on their latest material, such as the ‘Kroft (Live-Studio) sessions. Radio/Online play including ‘Airadio – DJ Designsteve, and Aural Innovations – Space Rock Radio Show, America . Releases also include Remixed tracks by Space.

Other multi-media projects include animation videos such as Kick Ass . The band have also performed with projections and stage merchandise (In league with Magic Cloud productions and Dave Meyers)

In 2011, their new line up included Rock Gods - Golly (Guitar) and Nick (Bass). Performances at festivals include, Kozmik Kens Psychedelic Dream Festival, Devon (2011), and ‘Boscombe Community Fair (2011), Mayhem in the Meadows (2012). The most recent gig dates include Space Ritual – support, at Mr Kyps, (Video online – www.youtube.com/manikintimeshark), and an ongoing residency with Forbidden Planet (since 2010) (Lights/DJ/Sound/Film Visuals – by Conrad – from Solid Air). Manikin Time Shark have also just finished their latest album, ‘A Trick in Time’ (Tracks - Out now! - on I-Tunes) with ‘Anthony Bristow (Numb beard) (previous Bass player). Recent broadcasts are include on Starship Overflow (Radio Station). Latest remixes and tracks Produced by Space include Funny 2 and Adrenaline 2 . 

Line ups between 2013 and 2015 included Luccan and Nigel on Drums. Currently they are rehearsing their new set with Space on Drums and Psygroove on Bass/Synths for recording and events in 2016.