Let there be RAWK!

Jul 14

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I’ve done it at last – I’ve joined another band. This one’s called Bone Idol and is based around the Herts/Cambs/Essex area.

We play your typical pub rock, but I’m hoping to bring a few new ideas in… if the guys will have them!

So, I’ve got a few things to do before my first gig on 21st August (The Chequers, Stotfold):

  • Learn the set;
  • Decide what tunings/guitars I’ll need… Probably my PRS, 0001 and Gold Top (in drop-D);
  • Finish building (and testing!) my Airbrake power attentuator;
  • Finish building the Booster and Phase45 pedals that are currently in pieces on my bench;
  • Buy a Polytune;
  • Rebuild my pedalboard.

Oh, and I’ve got a patio to re-lay and a conservatory that needs paint, flooring and skirting boards.

Priorities, eh? Who needs ‘em?

Let’s RAWK!

Oct 13

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I’ve just finished listening to “D:Evolution” – the latest EP from the Little Monkeys. And it’s fab.

How did I come across this little gem? Well, I’ve had the pleasure, nay, privilege, to play in a band with both the guitarist (the magnificently-maned Clive Murray) and lead vocalist Jon Ewen – who is a fantastic drummer, to boot.

To my ears, it’s reminiscent of all things good with 1980′s rock music – crunchy rhythm guitars, tasteful solos (not to mention some nice harmony lines), solid bass, quality vocals… I’m thinking along the lines of Kotzen-era Poison, Extreme, Motley Crue et al.

And to top it all, they’ve just had a gig supporting the LA Guns at the Camden Underworld. I’m still kicking myself for not being able to be there.

Go buy the CD – it’s the next best thing.

***UPDATE*** Little Monkeys are now known as “Crashstars”

***UPDATE #2*** Crashstars are now known as Little Monkeys again