THE AMPLIFIRES

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.The Amplifires history starts in late 2005 when David Brunt bought a guitar case from Steve Rawlinson via ebay and, after realising that Steve was just a couple of miles away, went to collect it. Steve was looking to form another band as was David so with shared musical interests - two pieces of the jigsaw in place! Meanwhile Steve already knew Sharon Clancy and her musical background. An opportunity had arisen earlier to play guitar in Sharon's presence and memorably the sound of Blondie's 'Call Me' guitar riff was quickly accompanied by Sharon's voice. Another piece of the jigsaw in place. Original drummer Ted Morris knew Steve from The Boat Inn in Cromford where they were trying to realise and sell plans to run a live music club for new, young bands to the owners - this would become Band Explosion. Co-incidentally, aside from his profession as a sound and lighting engineer, Ted also played drums for another local band. Yet another piece of the jigsaw in place. All four pieces got into the same room around September 2005 and a gig at the Boat Inn quickly ensued on 22nd October 2005. Professional commitments have slowed down their sonic assault but October 2006 sees The Amplifires poised and ready to rock. Ted, due to outside commitments left the band in September 2007. Ruth Dobson joined the band as drummer and played her first gig at The Red Lion on the 4th October 2007. After two exciting years during which time two albums were released, we did 109 gigs and a tour of the USA, due to a change in personal circumstances Ruth had to hang up her sticks on the 6th December 2009........ .. --> BEGIN NIFTYMAPS.COM CODE --> .. --> WARNING: Do not edit the code below --> .. --> or your free map will be terminated --> .. --> as per our Terms and Conditions -->
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Member Since:

November 30, 2006

Members:

Since 27th February 2010 SHARON CLANCY - VOCALS, STEVE RAWLINSON - GUITAR, DAVID BRUNT - BASS, KIM CHESTER - DRUMS, ----------------------------------Been offered a live radio show in New York for summer 2009 - way to go !!--------------------------------------------------Our song Watching The Walls Fall Down played on Total Rock Radio www. totalrock. com www. myspace. com/totalrockradio On 2 Nov 2008--------------------------------------------Wow, thanks, finally a female rock singer that really sounds good, long time coming, Chaska, HOUSTON, TEXAS 3rd Sept 2009 ---------------------------------------HCQ Radio which I DJ for is world wide hun. :o).I accepted u on the DJ page and popped u a comment. I dig the tunes a lot. DJAngeldust, HCQ Radio, Ohio 30th August 2008-------------------------------------------------- The Amplifires gave a powerpop performance at an outdoor gig in Matlock park. Families were treated to a mix of punk, rock and blues from the Matlock four-piece, at the live music event in Hall Leys on Sunday This year they wanted to do something a bit different. "Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves", Matlock Mercury 28th August 2008, --------------------------- I'd just like to say thanks on behalf of all the Kings Heath Northampton RA committee for The Amplifires turning up on time, looking good and doing a really professional performance, and helping to create a lively atmosphere. I hope you folks enjoyed your playing as much as we and the local residents enjoyed watching and listening. Personally, I found it great to meet you all, and I hope we can get you back down here sometime. We'll certainly recommend you locally, Keith Westhead, Secretary, Kings Heath Residents' Association. 23rd August 2008, --------------------------------------------- firstly many thanks for playing at the Cock Out Rally at Tatenhill, feedback has been great and we look forward to having you play at an event again soon, Ruth and Tango, Unwanted MCC 5th August 2008 --------------------------------------------------------- .

Influences:

The Ramones, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, The Photos, Wendy Wu, Blondie, Weezer, Goldfrapp, Pixies, Rolling Stones, Jam, 999, Clash, Sex Pistols, Slade, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin,

Sounds Like:

The Ramones, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Blondie, Weezer, Goldfrapp, Pixies, Rolling Stones, Jam, 999, Clash, Sex Pistols, Slade, Jethro Tull, Placebo, Led Zeppelin

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Record Label:

LilacNectar Records