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About Me

The Casinos are now in their fourth year and continue to bring their own brand of Classic Covers to audiences on the local Pub Rock scene in Woking, Guildford and surrounding areas.Original drummer Tim has moved on to pastures new and has been replaced by red hot rock drummer Phil who not only manages to keep it tight, but takes the spotlight on many occasions with his distinctive vocals and upfront drum style complete with 2 bass drums. Having collaborated with guitarist and singer Tim in no less than 3 previous bands over the last 2 decades, The Casinos can really play their instruments and produce an unerringly full sound for a mere 3 piece.Mike on bass is the steady one of the trio, laying down solid bass lines, locked into Phil's powerful drumming. Tim cuts though the rhythm section with lacerating slabs of chopping guitar and vocals that are delivered with passion, like he really cares..that's because he does!
What the Punters say about The Casinos:
You can only get away with a hair cut like that it you play drums in a band!
Yer! really good "Mate"
You Boyz should be playing at the Albert Hall! If i was rich i'd promote ya......but I'm not, so "tuff titts" boyz! but keep it rocking!
Got any earplugs . y o u r ...b r i l l i a n t..........
dodgy boozer.... Great Band!
How the f*** do you get all "that" in there?
Sh*t Hot!
Can I ave a go on you Guitar?
the Drummers a F***ing Animal!
Do you ever play any slow songs "ever" at all???
I used to be in the army!
I've got ten Guitars at home, Never play um!.....
Do you know any Proclaimers tunes?
The wife's only let me out for an hour... so I better go!... but it's been Brilliant! "thanks"
Landlords Comments,
Best f***ing band we've ever had down ere!
Commmmm onnnnn !!!!
Top Line!
"Who's gona clean all that sh*t up"?
Yer! "your Great"
"You do realize that was a bloke you were talking too!... don't ya??"
Are you booked for New years eve?
"F*** Me" you got some gear! ... Where are all the punter's gona stand?
Got a feeling it's going to kick off tonight !
You done well! Good lads!
Thanks' boys!!!
For bookings or more info, please email The Casinos at [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/03/2007
Band Website: forget the website get down and see us play
Band Members: Tim - guitar and vocals Phil - drums and vocals Mike - bass and backups
Influences: Tim's love of rock and roll and 70's pub rock got the Casinos off the ground. Driven by a love of stripped down high energy R'n'B, originally purveyed by the likes of Dr.Feelgood, Wilko Johnson and The Pirates, Tim blends these influences into some of the best material of that genre as well as classic covers.Mike's roots also include classic rockers such as Status Quo, Deep Purple, Cream and others of that era. A guitarist by trade, Mike has taken to the bass and made the instrument his own.Phil is a drummer's drummer and admires the work of Simon Phillips. He has the broadest musical taste in the band and enjoys everything from The Beatles to The Cardiacs. He is always listening to different music and spent a decade in his studio prolifically producing severals albums of techno music, some of which received critical acclaim in the USA where he has a modest cult following
Sounds Like: Playing for 2 1/2 hours during a pub gig means that The Casinos have to try to provide a range of music to keep the punters happy. Much of the material is uptempo and is played with 100% effort - nothing less will do. Classic Covers include: Beatles - You Can't Do That, I Saw Her Standing There. Things We Said Today Kinks - You Really Got Me Billy Idol - White Wedding. Les Zep - Rock and Roll Black Sabbath - Paranoid The Jam - Start! , Eton Rifles, In The City Rolling Stones - Jumping Jack Flash. Madness - Baggy Trousers, Hight Boat to Cairo, The Specials - Gangster Oasis - Importance of Being Idle, Don't Look Back in Anger. Bryan Adams - Summer of 69, Free - Alright Now, Wishing Well. Deep Purple - Black Night, Highway Star Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire. Black Crows - Hard to Handle. Dr. Feelgood - Back in the Night, Roxette, Going Back Home, Riot in Cell Block No. 9. Down At The Doctors. R.E.M - The One I Love. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks. Status Quo - Caroline. The Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So. Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize, Goodbye t' Jane. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out. Other Classic Covers and Blues standards are included as well as one or two Casino's Classics of their own. ............................ For bookings or more info, plese email The Casinos at [email protected]......................
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Dancing Girls At Barley Mow Made our Night

Wow what a night! June 20th 2009,the Barley Mow Shepperton. Fantastic crowd, really got into it. Three lovely ladies danced the whole night - I think they entertained us as much as I hope we entertai...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:50:00 GMT

Casinos reaching out to new venues

The Casinos are looking to new venues to keep things fresh in the year ahead. At times it has been a bit discouraging when you rush to a gig. set up and start playing... to five people! It's not alway...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:40:00 GMT

next Casinos gig - The Crown Knaphill Friday 25 April 08

The Casinos are currently in great form and are on a high after a string of successful gigs. However we would really appreciate all the support we can muster at The Crown 134, High St, Knaphill, Wokin...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:59:00 GMT

Cricketers gig

Had an interesting gig at The Cricketers Rowtown, last night. Very few people there, but those that were seemed to enjoy the music. Great pub, just lacking punters on the night - what a waste - hoping...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:31:00 GMT