Member Since: 3/5/2006
Band Members: Visit Amy’s solo Myspace page
Amy:
Vocals
Rhythm guitar
Keyboards
Gear:
Korg keyboard/Gibson SG
♥ Pink Sharabang’s lyrics writer and artwork designer.
♥ Famed for her cake making skills (Free samples on offer at some gigs!)
♥ In a former life was an award-winning classical soprano.
♥ Was born too late - wishes she’d been there in the 60s and been a part of it.
♥ Currently ploughing through the chore that is 6th form, en route to a dentistry degree.
♥ Likes: Hippy style; vintage fashion, camper vans, Ben Gibbard’s compositions, long haired musical types :P
Andy ’The Ledge’:
Lead guitar
Gear:
Fender Strat 57 re-issue, Fender Jaguar and more ..
♥ Co-writes much of the music with Amy for the band’s songs.
♥ Played in numerous bands through the years. Inspired by Clapton and Freddie King, he brings the blues influence to PS.
♥ Designs roads as a daytime diversion to the rest of his music-filled existence.
♥ Likes: Music, gigs, lying in, beer.
Andrew:
Bass
Gear:
Tanglewood Warrior
♥ Colouring-in professional, when not playing in the band.
♥ Has played guitar and bass in several Sheffield bands.
♥ Shares a home with girlfriend Vicki and two kittens (who still haven’t learnt to speak yet...).
♥ Likes: 60’s psychedelia, prog, food, mountains, Michael Caine films
Michael:
Drums
Gear:
Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Shells with Hyperdrive, Brady Snare
♥ No surprise that Michael gets the Sharabang to gigs on time - when not drumming with the band, he’s a racing driver. (And also fits in the day job as an IT professional!)
♥ Began his musical career playing keyboards/organ aged 7.
♥ Likes: Masses of music, mountain biking, computer games. Also has a weakness for cake and trifle!
Influences: The things they say!
"What a refreshing change it is to actually have a good band get in touch with you from Myspace ..
A bit of breezy hippy rock in a Magic Numbers style was just what The Indie Hour needed ...
Expect big things from them in 2008 .."
Denzil Repomen
The Indie Hour show
[Tune in via www.sheffieldlive.org]
"Pink Sharabang front lady is sweet with superb vocals and she alone is worth venturing out for .."
Mentholman Promotions
West Street Live, Sheffield
"Amy's obviously a multi-talented lady .."
Sheffield Music Scene
Sounds Like: Lots of nice things .. Listen to our tunes and think of:
Home made cake, long haired hippies, tie dye, Betty's Tea Rooms, rainbows, Black Velvet, flower power, sherbet lemons, Woodstock, VW camper vans ... you get the picture!
Record Label: Da ’Bang! Records
Type of Label: Indie