Showing posts with label Covers Band. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Covers Band. Show all posts
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Introducing Bexley-based covers band, Cream Crackered
Welcome to new ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP members, Cream Crackered, from Bexley in Kent.
The band describe themselves as "a bunch of old buggers playing hits from the 50s and 60s", which include songs by the Searchers, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochrane, Credence Clearwater, Stones, Elvis,Van Morrison and many more. The band whose youngest member is 52 are a five piece and more about having fun than anything else. They have their own PA, a few lights and a nice big vehicle that they can fit the band and all the gear in, so they are very mobile.
The band's next gig is at Sunfest, a one day festival at the Sun Inn in Bredgar in Kent, on Sunday 26th August.
Labels:
50s,
60s,
Bexley,
Bredgar,
Covers Band,
Cream Crackered,
Kent,
RockTilYouDrop,
The Sun Inn
Monday, 25 June 2012
Introducing rock/pop/blues covers band, Gunrunner, from Essex
Gunrunner is an Essex-based classic rock, pop and blues covers band. Recently, their lead guitarist of eight years, Chris Campbell, decided to pursue an alternative blues path and the band are currently auditioning for a replacement.
The band has a large repertoire of over 150 rock, pop and blues songs covering four decades, and lines up as follows:
Spencer Pratten (rhythm guitar and backing vocals),
Barry Eaves (drums)
Del Stoton (vocals & harmonica).
Rich Raymond (bass)
Vince Leatt (occasional Hammond organ)
Jay J "Daddy Cool" Downs (VERY occasional sax)
Check the RTYD Gig Calendar for details of upcoming shows.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Introducing new RTYD Member, bassist, Rob from covers band Contraband
Welcome to new ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP member, bass player, 'Rob', from Mayfield in East Sussex, who plays in covers band Contraband and in ceilidh music group One The Rum
Rob started out - like many of us - in a school band, and went on to performing on the working men's club circuit. He owns a GB Spitfire bass, a 57'(pictured) and an 84' Precision, and plays them through a Markbass rig.
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Introducing new RTYD member Andy Lawrence
Welcome to ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP, bass player Andy Lawrence, from Teignmouth in Devon.
He and a guitarist are currently looking for a singer and drummer for a band they are putting together to play rock/blues/R&B cover songs from the 60s and 70s. They would like dedicated musicians who are prepared to work hard and practice regularly.
He and a guitarist are currently looking for a singer and drummer for a band they are putting together to play rock/blues/R&B cover songs from the 60s and 70s. They would like dedicated musicians who are prepared to work hard and practice regularly.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Introducing: Covers band FOR (Foundations of Rock)
FOR (Foundations of Rock) are a four-piece rock covers band that pay homage to the 60s and 70s and all rock and pop classics. Formed in 2007 they now play all over England in both full rock band mode and at more intimate venues, as an acoustic/electric duo. Their songs are drawn from the repertoires of timeless artists including Alice Cooper, T.Rex, Pink Floyd, Gary Moore and The Rolling Stones.
Visit their website for details of their upcoming shows and listen to some of their music.
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