Hello i'm Dave - aka 'Paul Crook' when the time suits.! I've been involved with alot of bands over the years, scraping by having fun with whoever, until the time came to finally throw in the day job & become a full time muso'! i never used to be too fussed about the thought of playing in tribute/cover's bands - but coming from the musical desert that is East yorkshire (north of England) & when you tire of travelling around the country stuck in the back of a freezing knackerd old van, playing original music to next to no-one for years - lucky to get paid -if at all, & nothing much to look forward to (musically speaking), then a good tribute/covers band is a challenging & exciting way for a musician to earn a living - & it beats working a 9 to 5 any day.!! The raise in popularity of tribute show's is growing ever bigger around the U.K, Europe & beyond. But i have high standards, & only want ot be involved with the best, there are a lot of crap one's out there, who are not fans of the chosen band, have no talent, & are just into a 'quick-buck' - they give the rest of us a bad reputation! The 'Sex Pistols Experience'will never be topped by any other, many try & fail, they come & go every year, after starting out rehearsing in a cold barn in the north of England & playing every shithole across the uk, & going on to tour the world, playing so many gigs & festivals across the globe, meeting all my hero's from being a kid & performing with many of them live -its a dream & great fun! It won't last forever -so i will do as i've always done - just take each day as it come's, live for the moment, & look forward to the next show!!
Welcome to the world of the Sex Pistols Experience, now regarded as the world's leading Sex Pistols tribute show band! A tribute to one of the most influential band's of all time.! Four talented musicians brought together through a love of the Sex Pistols and their music..and some tough auditions! They spent a long time perfecting the look & sound, down to every last detail, making sure every live show they play is as dynamic and exciting as the 'real deal'. With all the spit & venom of the heady days of the 77' period, blended with a look and ability of the seasoned musicians of the reformed band of the 96' & 2003 tours. Re-creating the same electric atmosphere & awesome wall of sound, always giving the impression that anything could happen, and always leaving the crowds shouting for "More-More..!"After playing hundreds of live shows since their formation in 2001, covering the length & breadth of England, winning over some of the toughest of critical audiences, and building on the foundations of a solid fan base at every gig, the groups reputation has now spread oversea's, with them playing many festivals & dates all across Europe, & most notably have spent a good part of their time touring extensively around the U.S.A. throughout 2006.So if you missed out on seeing the 'real deal', there is no alternative, accept no fakes, this is your chance to say " I swear I was there..!" Come along and witness what is now regarded as one of the world's leading tribute bands whilst you still can, before they burn-out as they surely will, perhaps after their next U.S.A tour!!?? It may not be the 'real deal', but it is without doubt the real 'double act', we all remember the songs, just one classic after another, Holidays in the Sun, Pretty Vacant, Bodies, Anarchy in the U.K, and of course the banned No1 single 'God Save The Queen'. All delivered as it should be, raw, loud & proud, powerful & dynamic, with the main focus being on having FUN...! Never trust a Hippy, the Swindle really does continue! "Who killed Bambi..??" Asked good friend & regular support act Ed Tudor Pole ..."We did" -The Sex Pistols Experience. Further info, more news, merchendise, Uk/European/USA gigs/tours and ticket locations go on the bands website Click Here to take a look at the band's website for info and up-coming tours I'm also fortunate enough to be depping for another of the uks top Tribute's - 'CROWDED OUT' who provide THE most authentic and accurate live tribute to Crowded House in Europe - probably the world!?Recent fan reviews and comments: "The best Crowdies tribute at the moment without doubt!" "Excellent authentic sound - just top quality" "How did you get Neil Finn to sing on your demo?!",/p "Wish you were in Oz - you're great!" "Thought I'd been transported to The Thekla" (venue for Crowded House comeback gig in March 2007) UK tribute CROWDED OUT boast an impressive and experienced line-up of musicians drawn together by a passion for the brilliant music and incredible live spirit of Crowded House.Led by the naturally 'Finn-like' vocals of Andy Thomas - CROWDED OUT perform classic hits like 'Weather With You', 'Don't Dream It's Over', 'Distant Sun', 'Fall At Your Feet', 'It's Only Natural', 'Chocolate Cake', 'Four Seasons In One Day', 'Locked Out', 'Something so strong' and 'Better Be Home Soon' - plus choice tracks from all their albums -including cuts from the brand new album 'Time On Earth' which also blend seamlessly with Split Enz favorites like 'Message To My Girl' and 'I Got You'. Praised consistently by fans for their authentic and accurate live sound, using the classic best selling Dvd of their final show at Sydney Opera House 'Farewell to the World' as the main inspiration - "You'll get the same spine timgling feeling watching us, making all those little hairs raise up on the back of your neck as you sing along with 'Crowded Out' - you'll be suprised at how many Crowded House song's you didnt know you knew!!" Combining killer tunes with energy, wit and spontaneity, CROWDED OUT deliver a totally live 90 min-plus set guaranteed to appeal not only to Crowded House die-hards, but to fans of live music everywhere. Now Performing Major shows in the UK, with some big plans, and a new brighter future in the pipeline now that Crowded House themselves are back on the road once again, with a stunning new album 'Time On Earth' (out now!) Listen out for radio airplay of new single 'Don't Stop Now'- then come see it played live -with 'Crowded Out'! For more info visit their official site: http://www.myspace.com/crowdedout " If you want a good night out, spent listening to the music of one of the most melodic and talented bands ever, go and see Crowded Out" (recent review) a