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FREE-STATE

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..Current Lineup:Wayne Hamilton(Vocals/Bassist) Blair Dollery (Lead Guitar/Vocals) Jamie Dove (Guitar/Vocals) Graeme Latham (Keys) Dan Young (Drums and Percussion) It all started in September 2007, Blair and Jamie began meeting up to do some casual songwriting, after only one meet it became clear that this was going to become more musically powerful then anything either had done before. The combination of Jamie's broad musical thinking and Blair's potent riffs created something very special. Every week they met to try and create something greater then the week before but it became clear that they were missing something in terms of a voice to propel the music where they needed it to be. In December 2007 Jamie recieved a phonecall from an old musical friend Wayne Hamilton asking if he would be interested in playing with him for an up and coming gig so of course Jamie agreed and Blair tagged along as well to add some emotional lead work to the equation. It was a Freezing cold December night and the boys met for their first rehearsal in Urban Feltham, it only took 5 minutes to realise that this needed to continue.....Wayne had the voice and the melodic vision that Jamie and Blair needed. The music we seem to create is extremely diverse ranging from soft melodic ballads to full on riff based energy. After originally starting as a 3 piece we are now fully geared up as a full band unit, with the addition of Graeme Latham on piano and keyboards and Wayne "Chooch" Hamilton taking bass duties with lead vocals we are now ready for what the future may bring.........

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Member Since: 05/02/2008
Band Website: Facebook keyword "Free-state the band"
Band Members: Wayne Hamilton (Vocals) Blair Dollery (Lead Guitar/Vocals) Jamie Dove (Guitar/Vocals) Graeme Latham (Keys) Dan Young (Drummer)
Influences: Eric Clapton, Led Zep, Cream, AC/DC, The Who, ZZTop, Jimmy Hendrix, Paul Weller, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Oasis,Stone Roses, John Mayer, The Beatles, John Lennon, Rory Gallagher, Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham, Damian Rice, Coldplay, John Martyn, Roy Harper, BB King, Albert King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Howlin Wolf, Robert Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Foo Fighters, Collective Soul, Garbage, The Weakerthans, Audioslave.....
Sounds Like: Us!! but creating the vibe from great bands of old
Record Label: Currently Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Live and Unsigned competition

We have entered the Live and Unsigned competition and are through the first round with ease!! :) Second round taking part on Feb 28th at the Beck theatre in Hayes....You can follow the competition thr...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:34:00 GMT

FREE-STATE Change the World

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0FvjLTubmA watch the change the world video here, for the hiatian earthquake victims, and support them by buying the track for 79p, all money goes to the ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:51:00 GMT

Haiti Earthquake, Change the World

http://www.youtube.com/user/freestateukChange the World was recorded by FREE-STATE for the people suffering from the aftermarth of the Haiti Earthquake. You can purchase the single from http://www.fre...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:50:00 GMT

FREE-STATE 2010

Hello and thanks for taking time to stop by our page . Our early demo's upon our site are a small taster of whats to come from us in 2010 when are album is finally released . Whether through ourselv...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:03:00 GMT

IMPORTANT NEW FILM!!! WINNING AWARDS AND A MUST SEE!!

Hi people!! Just thought i would add a little link here to a VERY important film that is circulating around the world currently, it is regarding the health of you and your loved ones so PLLLLLLEEEEAAA...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:59:00 GMT

FACEBOOK LINK

Hi fans!!! :) Now you can link up with us on Facebook! just click the link on our page and chat with us. Hopefully catch some of you soon!!! FREE-STATE
Posted by on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:49:00 GMT

The Sharks and vampires of the music business....

To all our faithfull fans and also bands that might want a little heads up on some of the companies we have come across lately that are trying to rip people off (Mainly Musicians) The world has fallen...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:37:00 GMT

Recording, Friends and music

I'm sitting here listening to the tracks that we (FREE-STATE) recorded yesterday and all i can do is smile! The whole day was just 9 hours of laughter and down to business music stuff, the best thing ...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:43:00 GMT