the Grasp - A Wasted Weekend
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The bands sound has been described as “Jangling Rickenbacker guitars and a driving, thumping back beat combine to create an electrifying mix of mid 60's inspired guitar pop”.
Line-up…..The Bands current line up sees Andy Taylor on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, whilst Gary Weeks provides the main guitar sound of Grasp with his Rickenbacker leads. The band’s rhythm section is Spencer Taylor on Bass and Mark Hines on Drums.Taylor’s stage prowl and backing vocals provide a perfect harmony for the rasping soulful voice of his namesake, whilst Hines drumming style has already drawn comparisons with the busiest and maddest drummer of them all, Keith Moon.
Live…. Over the last few years, the band has built a loyal following in the Home Counties and this year has embarked on various mini-tours across the UK. London venues such as “the Garage”, “the Dublin Castle”, the Purple turtle” and “the 100 Club” are still frequented on returns to the capital, but the demand for Grasp to play further a field continues to grow. Kicking off proceedings at “V2000” was a big highlight for the band and dates at Liverpool’s” the Cavern Club” are currently being arranged.
Recordings….“A wasted weekend” was the result of mounting pressure from the bands regular audience to produce a more in full product as previous recordings have all been standard three track demos. Recorded between January to April, 2004 at Spencer’s newly completed home studio, the project gave the band their first experience of recording and producing themselves. With many lessons in do’s and don'ts learned, the band is working towards new recordings in the near future.
A contract with BiffBangPow records for the debut single “Time to go” is the high point of Grasp’s career so far with the single due out in September 2005. The single was produced by Secret Affair Frontman, Ian Page at springvale studio’s in Suffolk.
Interest from the music industry has been good, and the bands songs will feature on two compilation albums being released in 2005. “Don’t know why?” is featured on BiffBangPow Records “Shout” album, and “Time to Go” will feature on “This is the modern world” being released in the US by Howitzer records in July.
Management….. In September 2004, the band signed with FrontRow Consulting ltd, a management company fronted by Andy Cullen, who now manages the band. Initial feedback sees the relationship blossoming and the band working hard with gigs and recording throughout 2005.
the Grasp
click here!!!
The bands sound has been described as “Jangling Rickenbacker guitars and a driving, thumping back beat combine to create an electrifying mix of mid 60's inspired guitar pop”.
Line-up…..The Bands current line up sees Andy Taylor on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, whilst Gary Weeks provides the main guitar sound of Grasp with his Rickenbacker leads. The band’s rhythm section is Spencer Taylor on Bass and Mark Hines on Drums.Taylor’s stage prowl and backing vocals provide a perfect harmony for the rasping soulful voice of his namesake, whilst Hines drumming style has already drawn comparisons with the busiest and maddest drummer of them all, Keith Moon.
Live…. Over the last few years, the band has built a loyal following in the Home Counties and this year has embarked on various mini-tours across the UK. London venues such as “the Garage”, “the Dublin Castle”, the Purple turtle” and “the 100 Club” are still frequented on returns to the capital, but the demand for Grasp to play further a field continues to grow. Kicking off proceedings at “V2000” was a big highlight for the band and dates at Liverpool’s” the Cavern Club” are currently being arranged.
Recordings….“A wasted weekend” was the result of mounting pressure from the bands regular audience to produce a more in full product as previous recordings have all been standard three track demos. Recorded between January to April, 2004 at Spencer’s newly completed home studio, the project gave the band their first experience of recording and producing themselves. With many lessons in do’s and don'ts learned, the band is working towards new recordings in the near future.
A contract with BiffBangPow records for the debut single “Time to go” is the high point of Grasp’s career so far with the single due out in September 2005. The single was produced by Secret Affair Frontman, Ian Page at springvale studio’s in Suffolk.
Interest from the music industry has been good, and the bands songs will feature on two compilation albums being released in 2005. “Don’t know why?” is featured on BiffBangPow Records “Shout” album, and “Time to Go” will feature on “This is the modern world” being released in the US by Howitzer records in July.
Management….. In September 2004, the band signed with FrontRow Consulting ltd, a management company fronted by Andy Cullen, who now manages the band. Initial feedback sees the relationship blossoming and the band working hard with gigs and recording throughout 2005.
taken from: http://www.grasponline.info/
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