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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Bookings/Management:
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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