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THE MAFFA KINGS

About Me


Formed in 2008, fellow guitarists Craig Johnson and Rich Wosik began creating material for what would become the foundations for much of the bands early recordings and live shows.

They were joined on drums by ex band mate Matt Harris and with the addition of Daz Hollingworth on bass began to develop and expand their live sound.

After numerous appearances throughout 2008 at venues across the UK the band felt a change in direction was needed.

In Early 2009 frontman and lead vocalist Lee Moran joined the ranks bringing another dimension to the bands sound; his introduction brought an influx of new material producing a fresher, more diverse and expansive sound born out of the varied musical influences and personalities.

With a rhythm section providing an underlying heartbeat of funky dance and reggae influenced beats, fuelled by powerful marauding bass lines, combined with two guitarists both as versatile, with the ability of dropping a dirty riff or melodic rhythm, to creating an atmospheric or choppy dance groove, and a frontman with the stage presence and self belief and the voice to back it up.

Already in 2009 the band have played their first European festival date in Torrevieja Spain and have further appearances at home at the Fuse festival and U festival in the summer to come.

They have a hunger and desire to continuously develop creative ideas whilst always striving to better their last recording or live performance.

Ladies and Gentleman I give you

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 16/01/2008
Band Members:

Lee Moran - Lead Vocals

Craig Johnson - Guitars

Rich Wosik - Vocals & Guitars

Matt Haddock Harris - Drums & Percussion

Daz Funk - Bass



Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check out this event: The Maffa Kings and Starscreen

Hosted By:THE MAFFA KINGSWhen:25 June 2009Where:The Golden FleeceMansfield RoadNottinghamNG1 3FNDescription:The Maffa Kings special guest to Starscreen... Live in Nottingham..Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:18:00 GMT

Torreveija Rock Fest

The aircraft awaits gentlemen!!!!!Torreveija was the destination for The Maffa Kings first Continental shift...Big shouts go to the Monroes (see friends) boys and girls that gave us the opportunity to...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:58:00 GMT

TORREVIEJA SPAIN ROCKFEST PHOTOS

Some pics of our trip to Torrevieja are in our photos album for your viewing pleasure.Match report to follow soon
Posted by on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:32:00 GMT

Acoustic Demo "Haunted"

Recorded over the bank holiday @ Casa Bonah the first live acoustic demo of Haunted.Thanks to Bonah for the Studio time,homemade burgers and handcrafted cigarettes.Hope you enjoyXXX
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:59:00 GMT

Confirmed for Fuse Festival 10th July 2009

We have been confirmed as one of the bands playing on the first day of The Fuse Festival Lichfield 10th July 2009.Great news to add our third festival date for the summer along with our appearances at...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:32:00 GMT

This weeks featured band on the BBC Website

Roll up Roll Up Read all about it , The Maffa Kings in a featured article on the local BBC homepagewww.bbc.co.uk/derby available to view and digest online nowxx 
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:31:00 GMT

Easter Sunday April 12th THE FLOWERPOT LIVE

On Sunday April 12th We will be performing our first headline show of 2009 at The Flowerpot in Derby.Includes support from very special guests Rugosa Nevada and The TelephonesAdvanced tickets for the ...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:02:00 GMT

"Lust to Licks" LIVE DEMO

Lust to Licks was Recorded Live at Dubrek Studios Derby on 05/03/09.This and other new songs will be played for the first time at our upcoming gigs in and out of Derby over the coming weeks.So come an...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:57:00 GMT

Torrevieja Festival Spain

Anyone who has some pesetas saved up why not come and join us for the weekend @ The Torrvieja Festival Spain June 13th 2009Guarenteed to be a quality day and night free Sangria for allcheap flights fr...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:07:00 GMT