Amps Off

Planet Rock is going acoustic in support of Energy Saving Week from 22nd October.

The "times they are a changin" and like Woodstock and the free love movement, a new call to action is upon us; the energy saving movement.

The Energy Saving Trust is dedicated to the cause and aims to get us all involved in being more energy efficient and commiting to save 20% of all the energy we use every day. Planet Rock wants to do its bit to help fight climate change and to kick things off, all this week we will be bringing you some fine slices of classic rock unplugged.

From Monday (22nd) we'll be playing an "Amps Off" acoustic track in every show with dedicated unplugged weekend special. Join Liz Barnes on Saturday & Sunday (5pm) as we play out a host of great music with plugs out, amps off, from Led Zeppelin "unleaded" to all those other wonderful examples of the quieter side of classic rock.


THE 10 COMMITMENTS:

The average home can save up to £250 a year by being energy efficient and reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by up to 2 tonnes. So a few simple changes can cut your bills and make your home cosier in the winter with these simple steps.

1. Only boil as much water as I need
Rock alt: Switch off amp, go acoustic

2. Turn my thermostat down by 1 degree
Rock alt: Turn amp down to 10

3. Turn appliances off standby
Rock alt: Burn wife's Westlife CD's to generate heat

4. Install cavity wall insulation
Rock alt: Wear many band T-shirts to keep warm

5. Top up my loft insulation to 270mm (about 10.5 inches)
Rock alt: Wave lighter in time to Scorpions 'Wind Of Change'

6. Replace three lightbulbs with Energy Saving Recommended ones
Rock alt: On/Off wastes electricity, keep Planet Rock on all the time!

7. Install a condensing boiler
Rock alt: Power your home using Pete Townshend's right arm

8. Buy Energy Saving Recommended appliances
Rock alt: Grow hair to Bon Jovi barnet circa 1980's to keep warm

9. Wash my laundry at 30 degrees
Rock alt: Burn you guitar Hendrix style to generate heat

10. Not use the car for short journeys
Rock alt: Recreate festival lifestyle and tent it in the garden



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