What a brilliant start to 2013! The White Horse, Netley Marsh is like our second home and every gig there is a joy. Last night was no exception. The hospitality was second to none and the crowd were all up for a good time. Two encores can’t be bad either. Last night also saw an evolution in our sound. How? Well first off, long time readers of this blog will know that I use a…[more]
It’s been a while since I did my last gear update and to be honest, pretty much everything has changed. I’m still using a Vox VT100 as my main amp and the Vester ’57 Stratocaster Tradition Series (loaded with active EMG SA pickups) is very much at the forefront as is the latest acquisition, an Epiphone Les Paul Standard (watch this space for a photo) which is pretty much stock apart from the Graphtech saddles I…[more]
Pete tried out his new 8×10″ Ashdown rig last night at our rehearsals in River Studios. Now that’s some serious bit of kit!! There were some proper trouser flapping moments going on. You can hear the new rig along with Rich’s completely new set-up (write up to follow soon, I promise) at The Old Mill, Holbury. Details here!
Okay, okay, I know I have a GAS (Gear Aquisition Syndrome) problem, I admit it, but you gotta be on my side this time. There was this Ashdown 8 x 10 on Ebay for really silly money okay, and I’d always fancied one as their cabs are so transparent and punchy. So… Well, that’s it. It’s in my house now. And it don’t half sound good! And it looks totally beautiful with my Ashdown Mag EVO…[more]
What a cracking gig! Gotta love playing at The Happy Cheese, Ashurst. Tonight saw a few changes and additions for us. First up was the inaugural public airing of our new drum skin logo (made by G.R.S. Signs). Then we had the first live use of our new lighting rig!! Boy, what a difference that has made to how we look on stage!! We also played the classic Thin Lizzy song ‘Rosalie’ for the first time…[more]
Wayyyyheyyyyyy!!!! Yep, chalk that one off. I think it’s safe to say our first visit to The Hoeford Inn, Fareham was a raging success. Fantastic staff and an amazing crowd including some familiar faces. We’d been trying to get in to The Hoeford Inn for, what seems like, ages. Well after our people talked to their people, their people talked to our people etc we managed to get this gig. I’ll certainly be on the phone to…[more]
Well, it’s like this… I was looking at getting a bass cab lighter and smaller than the old Peavey 4 x 10″ (I’m not 21 any more) and suddenly on Gumtree this baby popped up for a paltry £60. I just had to try it out. It’s an Ashdown Compact ABM115, 1 x 15″, 8 ohm 300 watts, 500 watts program, two rear ports and sounds absolutely incredible with my Ashdown EVO2 300 head! It keeps…[more]
I’ve had a number of guitars over the years and have always ended up going back to my trusted Vester Strat. One guitar that has always stuck in my mind was a honey burst Epiphone Les Paul Standard. For some daft reason I sold it on and have regretted it ever since. Well I can regret no more because I only went and bought myself another one from Nevada in Portsmouth. It got it’s first…[more]
Well, it’s like this… I dropped a few hints every day since about October to my darling wife about how beautiful this guitar was and the sad fact that I’ve never, ever had a brand new guitar in my life, and you could have knocked me down with a feather when I unwrapped this gorgeous Fender Squier Vintage Modified 5 string jazz on Xmas day!! (Thanks to Nevada Music in Portsmouth). It really is so ‘easy’…[more]
This is what you’ve been asking for! The wait is over. You can now purchase ‘The Crush’ pin badges by visiting our shop here What better way can you think of for supporting the band and showing your love of our music?
Yeah, yeah, okay. I know I’ve got GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). I saw this, it was a bargain, only £90, you know the rest. (sob, sniff). But it’s a 4 x 10″, 4 ohms and 350 watts RMS. It sounds jolly nice, and anyway, I’ve bought it now, it’s not going back……..you can’t make me……..
Bought this 5 - string Yamaha RBX 775 from a guy on Basschat (www.basschat.co.uk). Yamaha don’t do this model any more (God knows why), it’s switchable active/passive with an INCREDIBLY playable neck. Chucked on a new set of Rotosound Swing Bass 40 – 125′s and plugged her in. OMG ! Words cannot describe how fluid and comfy it is. It’s the first bass I’ve used which after 2 hours gigging doesn’t leave my fingers knackered. And the…[more]
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Our good friends and fellow musos ‘Forever Can Wait’ are trying to get themselves a slot at the Red Bull Download Festival. They’re now in the top 15 (out of 400!!!!). Please show your support for the band by clicking here and voting for them. Go on! They really do deserve it!!
We played at The Totton & Eling Beer & Cider Festival on Saturday 18th May 2013. That is all.
Hey guys, don’t forget that we’re live at The Totten & Eling Beer & Cider Festival on Saturday 18th May 2013. We’ll be kicking things off at 1:30pm. Tickets for the event can be purchased here. This is an amazing event so make sure you get there early to enjoy all the top quality drink plus top quality music! Rock on!!
YES!!!! I think it’s safe to say that we had a fantastic night at The Carisbrooke Arms, Gosport on Saturday 11th May 2013. It was great to see so many familiar faces and a load of new ones too. Plus having a group turn up for a 30th Anniversary school reunion helped. There were plenty of sing-a-longs and a shed load of dancing to boot. That will always make for a good evening. Thanks again to everyone at…[more]
Hey folks, we’re back at one of our most favourite venues, The Carisbrook Arms, Gosport this coming Saturday. The fun starts at 9pm and it would be great to see you there. Rock on!!
We played at The Sir Joseph Paxton, Titchfield on Sunday 5th May 2013. Here’s what we played: Set 1 The only thing that looks good on me is you In the morning All day and all of the night Lets dance Smoke on the water Long Train Running Mama told me not to come Substitute I want to break free Slam the door Brown eyed girl Money for nothing Rosalie Set 2 La Grange Vertigo…[more]
Don’t forget folks, we’re at The Sir Joseph Paxton, Titchfield TONIGHT!! Kick off is at 8:30pm. More info here
Well, that’s another success at The Waterside Club, Holbury on Saturday 27th April 2013. We had to start slightly earlier than normal and finish a tad later due to a big darts tournament that the club had been running but that didn’t stop anyone having a great time. As usual, there was a great crowd in who were very much up for a good time and the staff at The Waterside Club looked after us as…[more]
What a cracking night!! We had an amazing time at The Centurion, Crookhorn (Friday 26th April 2013). There was a great crowd in, lots of dancing and it was one of those nights where we had the sound dialled right in. Don’t get me wrong, we sound great at every gig but last night it just sounded that little bit more hooked up. Believe it or not it’s been over two years since we were…[more]
Hey hey folks! It’s gig reminder time. This weekend sees us playing at two fantastic venues. Friday (26th April 2013) we’re at The Centurion Pub, Crookhorn and then on Saturday (27th April 2013) we’re back at The Waterside Club, Holbury. Both are going to be stonkers so make sure you’re there to have a bit of The Crush. Rock on!!
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