Ayrshire rock gods (it’s not often you type that sentence) Biffy Clyro made a welcome return last night, premiering their new track ‘Stingin’ Belle’ in Zane Lowe’s show on radio …
The Way Huge Swollen Pickle (Video)
Our resident Demo Dude Peter Honoré has been rattling out the riffs on a multitude of Way Huge pedals over the weekend, the lucky so and so. Have a listen to …
The Drum Workshop DW5000AD4
Today we’ve been taking nice photos of cool bits of kit for this website (it’s a hard life), and while doing so we been reminded just what a fantastic peice of kit the DW5000 kick pedal …
Room-Mate Junior video demo
Our Demo Dude recently got his grubby yet musically proficient hands on the brand new T-Rex Room-Mate Jnr , and sent us back this rather smooth video demo.
Eric Johnson Signed Our Fuzzface
It’s definitely not everyday that Eric Johnson pops by to sign his signature Jim Dunlop Fuzz Face for you, but that’s exactly what happened at the Westside MI showroom this week. As …
Slash Crybaby Classics are here
We recently had the first major shipment of the new SC95 Slash Crybaby Classic wah arrive to our warehouse, and using the skills that put the ‘distribution’ into Westside Distribution we’ve just shipped a …
The new T-Rex Tapster and Room-Mate Junior have arrived!
Just landed in the UK, the two latest additions to wonderful T-Rex family, the Tapster and the Room-Mate Junior! We’ve only had the briefest of plays so far but already …
The Stone Roses at Heaton Park with Mesa/Boogie
This weekend sees the triumphant return of The Stone Roses for their first major UK shows in 16 years. The 220,000 tickets for their three nights at Manchester’s Heaton Park sold in just 68 minutes, making them the fastest selling rock gigs in UK history. Fans will be travelling from all over the world to be a part of this very special musical moment & we are truly proud to announce that the both Mani & John Squire will be playing MESA/Boogie.
Dunlop Slash Fuzz and Classic Wah
This week a ton more of the new Jim Dunlop Slash signature pedals are arriving here in the UK, the rather fantastic Slash MXR Octave Fuzz and the Slash Crybaby Classic …
Martin Guitar at Rockness Festival
The first day of the 2012 Rockness festival, held in the Scottish Highlands by the picturesque banks of Loch Ness, saw a great showing for Martin guitar. Opening the festival was much loved Scottish band Admiral Fallow, led by singer Louis Abbott (switching between DC-15E & 000-16GTE Premium.) Just back from a six week UK tour promoting their beautiful new album,Treebursts In The Snow, the band received a rousing welcome from the festival crowd.
Mesa Boogie Rebate Promotion!
Thinking of upgrading to MESA? Well this summer is the perfect time! How about this – if you buy a MESA/ Boogie amp anytime between 1st June and 30th November from a participating UK dealer you will be entitled to a rebate of up to £250!
Rachel Sermanni – eggshells
Just a reminder folks that the wonderful new Gatefold 7″ and CD single from Martin Guitar Ambassador Rachel Sermanni is OUT NOW. We say go and buy it- the packaging …
Meet Bill Nash, win a Nash Guitar!
Next month the Westside MI Showroom at 24 Denmark Street in London is playing host to a very exciting guest- none other than the enigmatic Bill Nash! On June 7th Bill …
Chris Woods Performance & Workshop
Fancy a bit of tution by one of the UK’s leading ‘slap groove’ guitarists? Chris Woods will be bringing his distinctive percussive style to the Westside MI showroom on May the 19th, …
Sabian Thunder Duo rolls into town!
Tonight sees the first of three SABIAN UK drum Clinics with the amazing master percussionist Kornel Horvath and rising-star drummer Gabor Dornyei – The thunder duo! The clinics will feature the NEW …
Prong Play Beg To Differ Live
Urban/ Groove Metal pioneers Prong hit the UK this month to play their major label breakthough album Beg To Differ in it’s entirety. Prong formed in 1986 and released two …
Meet Joe Robinson!
The incredible Joe Robinson is visiting London in May and we’re very fortunate to be having him come visit us and play a few tunes. He’s going to be at …
Schecter and Lotus
Do you know any other guitar manufacturers that are cool enough to sponsor a race team? Schecter Guitar Research are all over the new car for the Lotus Alex Job Race …
Duane Eddy May tour
The King Of Twang is heading out on tour and back to the UK! Legendary, grammy winning guitarist and Rock’n’Roll hall of famer Duane Eddy returns to Britain in May …
The Dunlop Friday The 13th Giveaway!
Friday the 13th- it’s all doom, gloom and hockey masked killers right? Well for once in an effort to make your Friday the 13th as lucky as possible, those generous …
New Martins at Frankfurt
There was a healthy dose of new Martins unveiled at the Franfurt Musikmesse yesterday, including the amazing new Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco fame) 00-DB signature model which is the first …
T-Rex Spindoctor 2
T Rex effects have just announced an update of ‘the world’s best overdrive pedal’, the new SpinDoctor 2. Musicians and reviewers alike were astonished with the original SpinDoctor, a tube-driven preamp stomp …
Home Again
The amazing Michael Kiwanuka releases his much anticipated debut album Home Again on the 12th of March. We’ve been delighted to watch Michael’s rather meteoric rise over the past year, …
New from Jim Dunlop
Here at Westside we are delighted to now be distributing Jim Dunlop here in the UK. The Dunlop range of products is massive and encompases everything from plectrums to slides to …
Sabian Player's Choice winners!
All the vote are in and counted and the winners for the SABIAN players choice awards have been announced! SABIAN’s interesting and unique Players Choice campaign has yeilded 4 new cymbals …