tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104321552011-07-07T21:03:31.747+01:00The Torr are a 4 piece rock band from Bristol England. This site is The Torr's way of keeping news and information up to date, as well as a medium for publishing new material. All material - Copyright 1996-2009 Jon Steadman, James Trotham, Neil Berry. All rights reserved worldwide. Material included on this site for promotional purposes only You can contact The Torr via thetorr@gmail.comThe Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-34206707089264613282010-06-23T11:40:00.002+01:002010-06-23T11:43:01.336+01:00Hi All<br /><br />Well today we have taken the decision to change the way we communicate with friends and fans. We've moved our official site to our facebook group which you can see <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=41506803595&v=wall&ref=ts">here</a><br /><br />We'll see you on the flipside! <br /><br />The Torr<br /><br /><br />PS - this site will now no longer be updated<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-3420670708926461328?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-467394200477058092010-05-05T10:25:00.002+01:002010-05-05T10:29:04.130+01:00Today, The Torr released the 2010 version of It's Pretty Hard to Die in Spring. <br /><br />Its available <a href="http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=903395&songID=9103554">here</a><br /><br />Jon had this to say about the song <br /><br />"When Bezz and I wrote this in 2002, we really wanted it to be a huge song with big production value to get across the power of the emotions involved within the subject matter. The 2002 version was the best we could do at the time, but we were never really that happy with it, so it's great to have the chance to re-record it and I think this time we have captured the spirit of the song"<br /><br />Stay tuned for more news on new projects!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-46739420047705809?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-52225728773719869542009-12-21T13:50:00.002Z2009-12-21T13:54:58.786ZWell another year has flown by and as usual we would like to thank all the people who have supported us during the last year. Whether you downloaded our tunes, or watched our videos or subscribed to us on Twitter or Facebook we really appreciate the support.<br /><br />Special thanks this year goes to all those involved with helping us make the video in May for 'You'. It was a brilliant day and the video has been well received. Many of you got sunburnt but soldiered on and helped us achieve a great final result.<br /><br />Plans are underway for next year. We have some ideas for new projects and look forward to sharing those with you all. In the meantime, have a fun filled and peaceful Christmas and New Year and we'll see you all in 2010 ! <br /><br />Jon, Neil, Paul, James<br />The Torr<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-5222572877371986954?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-46019179181948753822009-10-06T20:08:00.004+01:002009-10-06T22:56:00.644+01:00The Torr today released 'You were wrong' - their new single.<br /><br />Originally written way back in 1993 the song has been redefined, refreshed and reworked by the whole band to create the new version.<br /><br />You can download the full song <a href="http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=903395&amp;songID=8186583">HERE </a><br /><br />Thanks for the continued support and dont forget to spread the word about the new song!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-4601917918194875382?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1690693980616978852009-10-03T20:17:00.002+01:002009-10-03T20:19:41.290+01:00Today the guys finished recording the new song 'You were wrong'<br /><br />Its going to be mixed and mastered over the next week and then released on our Amie Street site which you can see <a href="http://amiestreet.com/music/the-torr/">HERE</a><br /><br />Keep checking back for more info and spread the word of the new song coming!<br /><br />Thanks for the support<br /><br />The Torr<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-169069398061697885?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-80205780584045756372009-08-29T22:29:00.001+01:002009-08-29T22:32:08.136+01:00The Torr have joined the Twitter revolution!<br /><br />You can follow them here<br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/The_Torr"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/The_Torr">http://twitter.com/The_Torr</a><br /><br />We look forward to tweeting to you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-8020578058404575637?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-43543519550521177162009-08-14T17:36:00.002+01:002009-08-14T17:39:29.131+01:00The Torr were saddened to hear of the death of Les Paul this week.<br /><br />Jon had this to say "Without Les, we'd still be recording a whole band in a room with one Microphone hanging from the ceiling in Mono - the man was a genius and without his invention, I simply couldnt work with music in the way that I do today."<br /><br />Neil Berry added "Gutted, absolutely gutted. Saddest thing is that the news will wash away by tomorrow. A jazz legend still relevant today and responsible for the way we are able to record today... Goodbye Les, I'll miss you and your music. May you live on forever through it. Rest in peace."<br /><br />The Torr offer their sincere condolences to his friends and family.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-4354351955052117716?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-88535870103460455242009-08-03T00:01:00.003+01:002009-08-03T00:07:09.626+01:00Well here it is - The Torr's video for the song "You".<br /><br />Written back in 1996 by James and Jon, we think it stood the test of time well and the re-recorded version with the new video is bang up to date!<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KmUNdMbXTw8&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KmUNdMbXTw8&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="336" height="204"></embed></object><br /><br />Thanks to RMWfilms for another great video and to Swansea Council and all those who took part for their support!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-8853587010346045524?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-90348294596185413612009-07-26T12:10:00.003+01:002009-07-26T13:01:41.675+01:00We hope you are all enjoying the summer!<br /><br />In advance of the new video coming soon from the band, we can today tell you about <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>3</strong></span> new songs!<br /><br />The first is a full on rock anthem from The Torr called "We Were Gods" - you can hear it at our <u><strong><a href="http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=903395">soundclick site</a></strong></u> and it will soon be available at <u><strong><a href="http://amiestreet.com/music/the-torr/_songs">The Torr's Amie Street Site.</a></strong></u><br /><u></u><br />Jon has been working on the other two songs - the first one being "That Kiss" and the second called "Nice try, No cigar".<br /><br />Again you can hear those at the <strong><u><a href="http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=903395">soundclick site</a></u></strong> and they will be available for download at <strong><u><a href="http://amiestreet.com/music/jon-steadman/_songs">Jon's Amie Street Site</a></u> </strong>also !<br /><br />As usual you can see all the songs at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thetorrband"><strong>The Torr's Myspace site</strong></a><br /><br />Check back soon to see the new video and thanks for the continued support!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-9034829459618541361?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-28640853257500488082009-05-29T22:15:00.002+01:002009-05-29T22:22:36.600+01:00The Torr are looking forward to filming their latest music video in Swansea, Wales tomorrow.<br /><br />Here is a still shot from one of the locations that will be used<br /><br /><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/1enlth.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" /></a><br /><br />Thanks in advance to all those people who've put time and effort in from <a href="http://www.rmwfilms.com/">RMWFilms</a>, particular Susan Jarvis who has been in charge of Production.<br /><br />We will be posting the video on this site in the near future!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-2864085325750048808?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-38750338673918032522009-04-16T21:22:00.002+01:002009-04-16T21:23:23.869+01:00Hey All<br /><br />We just wanted to post to say "Hi" and to let you know The Torr havent disappeared!<br /><br />They're currently writing and recording some new tunes and getting ready to film a new video. We'll keep you posted on all the developments here on the official site very soon!<br /><br />Thanks for the ongoing support!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-3875033867391803252?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-46280187677113569192009-01-18T12:26:00.002Z2009-01-18T12:56:10.649ZThe Torr have today released a new song for 2009 called Remains the Same.<br /><br />You can download a high quality version of it at The Torr's Amie Street website - <a href="http://amiestreet.com/music/the-torr/remains-the-same-2/">HERE</a><br /><br />or you can listen to a low quality version for free at The Torr's soundclick site - <a href="http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=903395">HERE<br /></a><br />We hope you enjoy the song<br /><br />Thanks all for the ongoing support!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-4628018767711356919?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-60750160501755208082008-12-25T09:34:00.002Z2008-12-25T09:36:19.017ZWe'd just like to say thanks and a Merry Christmas to you all. It's been a very busy year with new songs, the Badman movie and the Adrenaline video. All of which couldnt have been done without a lot of support from our friends.<br /><br />Here is to a safe, prosperous and exciting 2009!<br /><br /><br />The Torr<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-6075016050175520808?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-74920614036364074352008-12-06T15:14:00.007Z2008-12-06T15:20:40.084ZWell here we are! The first official full length video from The Torr. <br /><br />This is the video from the 2008 song Adrenaline shot in and around Bristol in the UK in the late summer. We hope you enjoy it!<br /><br /><object width="384" height="236"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JlLohug9zH0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JlLohug9zH0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="384" height="236"></embed></object><br /><br />The Torr are currently working on new material and we'll keep you updated as this develops.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-7492061403636407435?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-18131913580249731452008-10-16T18:13:00.005+01:002008-10-19T13:22:08.632+01:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uWjh9CaXHnM/SPd2olQsVGI/AAAAAAAAAAs/DTTofWPugxg/s1600-h/Torr+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uWjh9CaXHnM/SPd2olQsVGI/AAAAAAAAAAs/DTTofWPugxg/s200/Torr+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257801529547314274" /></a>That's right - The Torr have been shooting a video for their new single release in their home town of Bristol, England.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uWjh9CaXHnM/SPd3LMOTc5I/AAAAAAAAAA0/NjybI9iOoqo/s1600-h/JonS1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uWjh9CaXHnM/SPd3LMOTc5I/AAAAAAAAAA0/NjybI9iOoqo/s200/JonS1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257802124121830290" /></a><br /><br />In recent weeks, RMWFilms (who made the film 'Badman', that the band were involved with), have been helping produce the video for the new song. Here are a couple of pictures from the video, which will be released here and on Youtube at the same time that the new single is released on Aime Street. Its all coming VERY soon! Thanks for checking in!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-1813191358024973145?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-46276994642737156922008-08-12T10:50:00.002+01:002008-08-12T10:52:32.263+01:00Following our update on 11th July, we're pleased to announce two new tracks on Amie Street.<br /><br />You can download them here<br /><br /><a href="http://amiestreet.com/thetorr">The Torr on Aime Street</a><br /><br />The first is Those Days Ended With You, the first track off the new album, Decade 2, Chapter 1<br /><br />Secondly, The Torr have re-recorded 'You' and added it as a bonus track on the album Guesswork Is The Future<br /><br />Enjoy! and thanks for the ongoing support!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-4627699464273715692?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-46977602185115786812008-07-20T23:13:00.003+01:002008-07-20T23:22:23.552+01:00The Torr haven't been away sunning themselves in the summer we can promise you that!<br /><br />Within the next few weeks a new song called "Those days ended with you" will appear on the Amie Street website. Jon and Neil wrote it at the start of the summer and recorded it just recently.<br /><br />Also, you may remember that we promised you some news of a really big project that the whole band has been involved with since last year? Well... they are NEARLY ready to tell you all about it but in the mean time why not try and get an idea from this website -<br /><br /><a href="http://www.badmovie.com/"></a><a href="http://www.badmanmovie.com/">http://www.badmanmovie.com</a><br /><br />thanks for checking in - and see you soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-4697760218511578681?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-61437948327084986422008-03-20T23:21:00.005Z2008-10-19T13:23:09.203+01:00The Torr have enlisted the help of Amie Street a self publishing music website to promote their music. This means you can now download full high quality MP3s of The Torr's songs here <a href="http://amiestreet.com/thetorr">The Torr on Aime Street</a><br /><br />Full versions of the bands songs have now been removed from the blog as we have a better place to host them - please do visit the new site for songs and continue to check back here for news - thanks for the ongoing support!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-6143794832708498642?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-64616818327414093142008-01-28T20:39:00.001Z2008-03-20T23:23:15.739ZSo here it is - a new tune from The Torr - its called Round the hill and it was written by Jon and James and recorded in 2007.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://amiestreet.com/thetorr">The Torr on Aime Street</a><br /><br />also, to make it easier for new visitors to the site to hear some of the band's tunes without having to go hunting for them, we've included some handy links below - enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://amiestreet.com/thetorr">The Torr on Aime Street</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-6461681832741409314?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-48176290140167148092008-01-26T11:31:00.000Z2008-01-26T11:40:02.566ZWow - a month of 2008 is already nearly over! but the boys have been busy.<br /><br />We're continuing to work on our 'big project' which we'll reveal more on later in the year but in the meantime - here is some concrete news!<br /><br />Firstly we thought we'd show you a couple of pictures from the show back in August so if you didnt make it, you can see what you missed!<br /><br />Here's one of Jon and Bezz during the acoustic set<br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/?action=view&current=JonandBezz3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/JonandBezz3.jpg" border="0" alt="Stead and Bezz"height=225 width=300 ></a><br /><br />Stead and Paul during the full band set<br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/?action=view&current=steadandPaul4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/steadandPaul4.jpg" border="0" alt="Stead and Paul"height=225 width=300 ></a><br /><br />The full band!<br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/?action=view&current=FullBand2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/FullBand2.jpg" border="0" alt="The Torr 2007b"height=225 width=300 ></a><br /><br /><br />Over the next few days we'll be posting a song written and recorded in 2007 call Round the Hill and the Band has decided that in 2008 to celebrate 10 years of the line up, a box set of 'almost hits' will be released on limited order!<br /><br />So plenty going on, please check back for more information throughout the year and thanks for the continued support!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-4817629014016714809?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-33551509830692177542007-12-22T15:32:00.000Z2007-12-22T15:36:42.598ZJon and the band would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and New Year and thank you for all the support during 2007. The site might have been quiet since August but the guys have been keeping very busy! <br /><br />2008 is a very special year for the band because it will have been 12 years that Jon and James have been writing together but even more importantly, 10 years that Jon, James, Neil and Paul have been writing, recording and performing together.<br /><br />Along with news about the project that they've been working on since August (and its gonna be big!) there will be news about some other surprises for 2008 to mark these milestones!<br /><br />So keep checking back for news!<br /><br />See you all soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-3355150983069217754?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-84311096384585217182007-08-19T15:29:00.001+01:002007-08-19T15:34:21.033+01:00Jon and the band would like to thank everyone who turned out in the rain and braved the terrible traffic to join them for the show last night! From the feedback received it sounds like a good time was had by all and the band loved the chance to get back together and play again.<br /><br />Watch this space for images and video from the show - coming soon!<br /><br />Special Thanks go to:<br />Sandra and Pete at The Scarlet Pimpernel<br />Vision Audio<br />Darren and Kaz from RMWFilms<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-8431109638458521718?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-12830164324495729922007-08-13T13:51:00.002+01:002007-08-13T13:58:19.028+01:00The live show is on for Saturday 18th August here:<br /><br />The Scarlet Pimpernell<br />92 Main Rd<br />West Huntspill<br />Highbridge<br />Somerset<br />TA9 3QZ <br /><br />If you come off the Burnham on Sea turn off of the M5 and head out through Highbridge towards Bridgewater you will come in to West Huntspill and the pub is on your right – there is parking at the pub.<br /><br />The Torr are planning to go on at 9pm<br /><br />RMWFilms will be filming the live show so smile for the camera!<br /><br />(If you would rather not appear in video footage of the show please talk to the crew on the night and they will ensure you dont)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-1283016432449572992?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-72244432909818452492007-06-09T21:02:00.000+01:002007-06-10T08:11:41.886+01:00After a break of TWO AND A HALF YEARS The Torr will be playing a show at the Scarlet Pimpernel in West Huntspill in Highbridge, Somerset on Saturday 18th August 2007. And not only that - but it will be performed by the full original line up of the band with James Trotham on drums!<br /><br />Full details will be posted here on the official site as soon as they become available - in the meantime if you're planning to go to the show and are as excited as us place your comments here!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-7224443290981845249?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-48847803562935406842007-05-07T00:40:00.000+01:002007-07-03T14:02:48.713+01:00Jon and James got together recently to put some work in on some new The Torr songs which are being recorded in the South West of the UK - here are a few photo's from one of the writing sessions of Jon and James!<br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/Handshake.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket" height=200 width=300 /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/jammiedodgers/Stead/SofaPair.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"height=225 width=300 ></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-4884780356293540684?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-10343300429267571062007-04-21T11:43:00.000+01:002007-07-04T10:50:53.993+01:00Jon would like to show his support to Alan and his family by including the BBC Blog button on this website - we all wish Alan a safe and speedy return and thank him for his efforts in providing professional and unbiased reporting from the region.<br /><br /><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/world/2007/alan_johnston/default.stm"><img height="90" alt="Alan Johnston banner" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/theeditors/alan_johnston.gif" width="150" /></a><br /><br />UPDATED 4th July 2007 - Alan has been released and The Torr wish him well for the future.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-1034330042926757106?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1176118371870572242007-04-09T12:25:00.001+01:002008-03-20T23:25:17.970ZWell you may not be able to teach old dogs new tricks - but at least they can still do the old ones! <br /><br />Almost ten years ago Jon and James spent a pretty drunk evening writing a song called "Million to one shot" in Wedmore in Somerset just down the road from the Glastonbury Tor which inspired the band's name. <br /><br />The story goes that they had a tape recorder running which captured them writing the song, which was fortunate because the next morning it was all new to them! For some reason or another, the song has never been recorded in the studio... until now! <br /><br />The guys hope you enjoy it as much as they enjoyed reliving all those memories (or lack of) of those great summers in Somerset.<br /><br /><a href="http://amiestreet.com/thetorr">The Torr on Aime Street</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-117611837187057224?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1161968278374897542006-10-27T17:56:00.000+01:002007-04-09T12:43:44.433+01:00The Torr have jumped firmly on to the band wagon with everyone else and set up a Myspace site, which can be viewed here <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thetorrband">The Torr Myspace Site</a><br /><br />This won't though replace the official site and any info loaded on to the Myspace site will continue to be loaded here too!<br /><br />You can hear a song exclusively on the Website called <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thetorrband">'What they wanted'</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-116196827837489754?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1161966088477883282006-10-27T17:19:00.001+01:002008-03-20T23:23:49.473ZThe Torr have today released a new tune called "See the world" written by Jon in Tobago last year and recorded in the summer - hope you like it!<br /><br /><a href="http://amiestreet.com/thetorr">The Torr on Aime Street</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-116196608847788328?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1160252565064097282006-10-07T21:21:00.000+01:002006-10-07T21:22:45.076+01:00The Torr will be releasing their new song "See the world" on lulu.com shortly and it will be available on the official site too! - watch this space!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-116025256506409728?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1156241611117874962006-08-22T11:09:00.000+01:002006-08-22T11:59:04.690+01:00The Torr have released a song for the summer called Juice it up! - you can hear it here first<br /><br /><a href="http://rmw.34sp.com/juice.mp3">Juice it up </a><br /><br />The music was originally written for a submission to the Discovery Channel "American Chopper" series - but once the guys at OCC passed on the tune Jon and James were able to re-write the words and release it as a Torr song.<br /><br />Please post a comment and let them know what you think of the tune!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-115624161111787496?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1155208779792180402006-08-10T12:18:00.000+01:002006-08-10T12:19:39.793+01:00The Torr will be releasing another new song soon - check back here in the next couple of days!<br /><br />Thanks for the ongoing support!<br /><br /><br />Jon and the band<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-115520877979218040?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1141817932349913982006-03-08T11:16:00.001Z2008-03-20T23:26:05.126ZWe are pleased to release three songs for 2006 - recorded on and off over the last 6-10 months. Sunlight Smile was written in the summer and For a moment... you was written out in the Caribbean at the end of last year and Long Lost Lover was written in the Autumn with James Trotham! - We hope you enjoy them and feel free to comment on them on the site! Thanks for the ongoing support<br /><br /><a href="http://amiestreet.com/thetorr">The Torr on Aime Street</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-114181793234991398?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1140613572713108992006-02-22T13:03:00.000Z2006-02-22T13:06:12.723ZThe Torr are looking to build a new website and are currently engaged with web site developers to see what they might look like. Feel free to comment on this entry to submit your ideas too - but briefly it is likely to contain -<br /><br />News<br />Info about the band and its members<br />Torr Music<br />Jon's Music<br />Bezz's Music<br />Jamie's Music<br />Pictures<br /><br />The music pages will be separate for each of the artists! and the website will likely include a forum and a link to new merchandising which is now being developed - check back for more news....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-114061357271310899?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1132525274185906332005-11-20T22:21:00.000Z2005-11-20T22:21:14.220ZHey all - its been a long summer of writing songs and doing other things. Jon has hooked up again with James Trotham who as a founder member of The Torr is now back with the writing team! <br /> <br />Also, Jon has managed to pursuade him to sit behind the drums for a few closed jam sessions towards the end of the year. Just to see what the 'feel' is like and its great to note that both Bezz and Paul Coles will be there too! <br /> <br />We shall keep you posted on news and will be uploading some new tracks here soon including a new version of an old song... "So sad so soon" originally written by Jon and JT back in '98! - check back for more news soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-113252527418590633?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1107264471605128932005-02-01T13:25:00.000Z2005-02-01T13:28:53.153ZBBC News journalist Ivan Noble, who has been battling a brain tumour for 2 years has died. Ivan has been sharing his experiences through an online diary throughout his ordeal which Jon from The Torr has been following - <br /> <br />Jon would like to pass on sincere condolences to Ivan's family and friends from himself and the band. <br /> <br />You can get more information on Ivan at <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4193093.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4193093.stm</a> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-110726447160512893?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1106815334944285752005-01-27T08:36:00.000Z2005-01-27T08:42:14.943ZOn the 20th Jan 2005, The Torr headlined a Tsunami Benefit show at The George Hotel, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol - <br /> <br />Along with Reservior Hogs and Diamond Joe we played to 200 people and raised £800 for the relief effort. <br /> <br />We would like to thank the following, because without them, the show wouldnt have been possible: <br /> <br />Tracey, Jason and Andy at the George <br />The Reservior Hogs <br />Diamond Joe <br />Darren Morrissey <br />Stage Electrics, Bristol for sound <br />Everyone who came, paid their money and then donated even more on the night - thank you. <br /> <br />The Torr <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-110681533494428575?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432155.post-1106814543187799292005-01-26T16:25:00.000Z2005-11-20T22:34:22.883ZWelcome to The Torr's Website - where we shall endeavour to keep you up to date with information about the band, our shows and recordings - feel free to add comments to the page if you wish, its always nice to hear from our friends!<br /><br />We have adopted the blog format to make it easier for people to post and for us to keep the pages up to date.<br /><br />The Torr<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10432155-110681454318779929?l=thetorr.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Torrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491792114758672590noreply@blogger.com