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Ashford Rocks !

It's not Trashford, It's ASHFORD and it ROCKS !

About Me

MyGen Profile GeneratorAshford Rocks! was never meant to be what it has turned out to be, it all started when a young drummer, my son, was playing in a kids band. They couldn't find anywhere to play, so being the caring father, and remembering my own deseperate desire to be a Radio Luxemburg DJ back in the 70's but didn't get any help, I decided to hire the local football clubs function hall and put on a gig.
We invited a few other bands along to play who were in the same position, they were, One Eyed Porridge, Underground Pheonix, Celestial Anxiety, Hindsight and my sons band Monkey Punch. I hired in a PA system and engineered it myself, hence the naff levels :-)
It was such a success that the FC and many of the kids that came along wanted more, I could see there was a desperate need in this one horse town for somewhere for the young up and coming bands to be heard, Ashford Rocks! was born.
It has now become a major player in the local music scene, Bands from all over the country and indeed abroad have heard of it and want to play there, unfortunaley there are only so many days in a year and only so many Gigs I can put on, but it all goes to show just how many young, talented youngsters, and Tribute bands there are out there that need to be heard. Listen up peeps, the Beatles had to start somewhere.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/10/2005
Band Website: ashfordrocks.com
Band Members: The Rockin Monk - Organiser
Vic Wintergreen - Sound
Bob Morton - Security
Dave Smith - Photographer
Influences: Alcohol, weed, stockings, money, the wind & the rain. Oh and my Grandfather.
What do you mean influences, what do I know about influences, got flue, get a doctor. Oh I forgot, you can't get to see one these days can you.
Sounds Like: Every band that has ever played there and the bands that have yet to play there and more besides.
Record Label: sort of greeny pink with purple dots on.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Last Gig This Friday

SPiT LiKE THiS / My Life in the Making / Rockin Monks Birthday bash Friday July 6th After a meeting with the new owners of The Football Club on Friday night I was left with my head spinning. They mad...
Posted by Ashford Rocks ! on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:22:00 PST

That's All Folks!

After nearly four years and a lot of deliberation it is with a very heavy heart that I have to call an end to the regular Ashford Rocks! Events.  This is mainly due to the fact that people are no...
Posted by Ashford Rocks ! on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:54:00 PST