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Cellar 170

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Cellar 170 (pronounced one-seventy) are a band of the rock/alternative genre. They were formed in 2005 in Faversham, Kent, and have been compared to bands such as Alter Bridge due to their musical influence, and Paramore because of their overall sound and female vocalist.
Alex and Matt are the two founding members, having met each other at school. Dan, a long-time friend of Alex's, was brought in at the helm of the drums, and the band started rehearsing. Adam Bicker soon joined in mid-2006 as the lead guitarist. A singer was then needed, as well as a band name. After many auditions to find a singer, the band were approached by Lauren about being in the band, and they were all too happy to accept. Adam then left Cellar 170 in 2008, and mutual friend, Rob, was bought in as a replacement. The band wrote their first song, Those Years in 2006, and is still to this day, one of their most successful tracks. The band are also busy hard at work writing some new tracks, with new ideas being brought in by Rob.
Cellar 170 have appeared on KMFM's Rock Show as their Unsigned Band Of The Week, as well as Music Control Radio across the One Radio Network, and their local student radio station, CSR FM. They have also appeared on Ultimate-Guitar.com as one of their Unsigned Bands Of The Month for May 2008.
"If you live in Kent, London and South East, I do implore you to watch Cellar 170 live, but don't go because I'm telling you to. My confessional response is that the music speaks for itself." Sam Agini, Ultimate-Guitar.com
One of their tracks, "My Confessional", will be released as part of Lakeland Records' latest compliation album, due for release in July or August of 2008. The band look forward to working again with the record label, as well as expanding their fan-base, not only around the Kent area, but around the country, with a few London gigs being planned at the moment.
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Member Since: 5/31/2007
Band Website: www.cellar170.com
Band Members:
Lauren Diamond - Vocals

Matt Crooks - Guitar

Rob Freeman - Guitar

Alex Fox - Bass

Dan Atkinson - Drums

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Influences: Alter Bridge, Avenged Sevenfold, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, Foo Fighters, Jeff Buckley, Joe Satriani, Jimmy Page, The Offspring, Seether, Shinedown, Velvet Revolver

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Unsigned Band Of The Month - May 2008 Review
Used by permission from, and written by Sam Agini

Cellar 170 lists Shinedown as an influence. Having had to put up with Shinedown for the past couple of years, I really didn't think I would enjoy Cellar 170 at all when we came into contact. Shinedown is a band that knows exactly how to pen the sort of song that I like to call an appeal to emotion in that much of the band's music is centred on a typically catchy chorus that just invades the mind, no matter the resilience of the host.

Whilst bands like Shinedown irritate me, bands like Cellar 170 manage to embrace a welcome approach to recording their songs. Lauren Diamond certainly warrants her sparkling name, with a voice that acts as a pacemaker. Yet despite her obvious aesthetic appeal, Lauren refuses to dress like a cheerleader—just listen to End of the Road until the end.

Adam Bicker and Matt Crooks manage to capture their dynamics poignantly as guitarists, but I'd personally like to see some more lead play that could propel Cellar 170 to the next level. Such levels are met when one of them does decide to go a little mad, but whilst Cellar 170 is an unsigned artist of the month, there is room for improvement. I have witnessed such improvements as I have monitored the band for a few months now, but I would like to hear more spontaneity, as is the case on a recent track, Romeo and Juliet. It's a track on which the recording quality is absolutely excellent, and Lauren rises to the occasion, with Dan Atkinson sounding a lot like a pro behind the drums, while Matt and Adam are to be found at their productive best. Lyrically emotive and certainly mature, it is a direction in which I hope to see Cellar 170 go. If you live in Kent, London and South East, I do implore you to watch Cellar 170 live, but don't go because I'm telling you to. My confessional response is that the music speaks for itself.

To read the article, please go to Ultimate-Guitar.com

August 2008 Review

Cellar 170 are a newish band from just down the road from me and what I hear I like. Fronted by Lauren Diamond this kick ass alternative rock band will be going places in the next year or so if they're given the breaks as their style of music has much to offer. This promo contains three fully mastered tracks and two rough demos and not a bad song amongst them. The guitars/bass add to it's charm but the person who brings out this band is Lauren Diamond with her wicked voice. Just check out 'The Introduction' and 'Romeo And Juliet' for proof of that. What you have hear is a band that can offer you something really cool and in time these guys will be writing stronger tunes as they play more gigs etc. 8/10

Type of Label: Major

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

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Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:48:00 GMT

NEW SONGS UP NOW!

Now on the music player, you have three of our brand new tracks! Everything, Feeling Free, and Talking. Big thanks to Nick Mayes at New Day Music studios in Dover for doing such an excellent job produ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:11:00 GMT

28th August Update - New CD, Gigs, Reviews, and More!

Hey guys, hope you are all well.We are in full writing mode at the moment, having completed three brand new tracks, Talking, Feeling Free, and Everything, as well as having a few more in the pipeline ...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:08:00 GMT

Buy "My Confessional" NOW on iTunes!

Here is the link to the entire compilation album:http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/WebObjects/MZ Store.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=287638267&id=287638136&s=14 3444Its Track 14!!!Or, go to the iTun...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:51:00 GMT

We Are Going Back Into The Studio / Updates

From the 5th to the 14th of September, we are going back into the studio to record some new tracks. At the moment, the new songs that we will be recording are:- Start- Feeling Free- Lose Your Illusion...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:19:00 GMT

"My Confessional" Released on Monday 11th August!

Hello!Just had news that you can buy our single "My Confessional" on iTunes on Monday 11th August! You can also purchase the full album featuring us and many other acts on Amazon.co.uk, and in other p...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:58:00 GMT

The Underworld Gig Moved To December

We are re-negociating the Camden Underworld gig for December rather than September. We want to be absolutely ready for this huge gig. More details released in about 4 weeks.
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:54:00 GMT

The Announcement

We can confirm that Cellar 170 will be performing at the world famous CAMDEN UNDERWORLD on THURSDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER, as part of a gig put on by Wildplum! Bands such as Alter Bridge, Foo Fighters, Paramo...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:04:00 GMT

HUGE ANNOUCEMENT AT THE END OF THE WEEK!

Stay tuned...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:59:00 GMT

Introducing The New Guitarist...

Today, Cellar 170 are pleased to announce that Rob Freeman will be our new guitarist! We now have lots of work to do before the first gig together at the Beercart on 3rd July. See ya then!
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:26:00 GMT