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Ampersands

About Me

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"The Ampersands are no more! But don't feel sad, we're now playing as UNCLE JEFF. And you can hear us.. HERE."

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Member Since: 3/7/2006
Band Website: http://www.ampersands.tk
Band Members: Ampersands (2003-2008): Stephen Hudson (Guitar, vocals), Luke Foster (Guitar, vocals), Dave Hobday (Bass), Tom Peters (Drums)

With a little help from...

Simon Gill (Drums), Roy Brunton (Keys, Drums), Reverend Andrew Brass (Trumpet), Monty (4-track), Kriss Foster (keys, glockenspiel, noise).
Sounds Like: the best summer of your life

Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Faith, Where are You?

Hey all,we have posted up a brand sparkly new version of "Faith" by George Michael.You may notice we've changed the melody slightly and re-worked some of his lyrics.It also has glockenspiel, piano and...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:10:00 GMT

Recording Diary 4.0

The week before last was a busy one as we retreated to our favourite haunt, Bashall Eaves Village Hall to get the microphones out. Six days with no internet, television and limited mobile phone cover...
Posted by on Sat, 24 May 2008 12:30:00 GMT

PLUTO Review

Below is a review from a gig we did back in Preston, from the UCLAN student newspaper- Pluto. "Lancaster quartet the Ampersands; never overtly flash or outspoken, but with a witty, droll sunny disposi...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Brixton Windmill Review

Here’s a lovely review from Neil Jones of miwsig.co.uk: "...Ampersands are four lads with an indie passion that tonight runs wild in grand, fulsome songs, countrified indie gems brilliantly dist...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:42:00 GMT

New Shoes??

PFFRRRRT!no, new tunes.give them a dig'We've lost Harry (the Bastard)' and 'Cruel to be Kind'.My face is accompanying them cos I'm a lonely bugger and the rest of the band are in bed getting much need...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:34:00 GMT

Pendle Bar Cancelled

Some sorry news to report,we will no longer be playing Pendle bar with Ponies, The Wind-Up Merchants and Kriss Fosteras the promoter has reluctantly had to pull out of the do.Fear not though, we playi...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:23:00 GMT

Ampersands transcend the North/South divide plus gain an extra limb

Thats right people, Ampersands will be heading to the capital to show them how Lancaster rocks. We're very excited and we may even hire a van for the occasion. If you're anywhere near London, pop down...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:18:00 GMT

Live Review- Morecambe Visitor

One for Granny to cut out and put in the scrap-book:Lancaster Library Review"Lancaster's Ampersands, in particular, were on top form on Saturday putting in a fine half-hour performance.Regulars on th...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:29:00 GMT

REVIEW

Below a pretty flattering review of our set on Saturday.."The evening's entertainment kicked off with the 'honest' sounds of our native Lancastrian band, Ampersands. Listening to them from a long corr...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:17:00 GMT

Get it Loud in Librarys!!

Happy new year, all, and YAY! We are playing Get It Loud In Librarys at Lancaster Library- which is (comically for a student city) probably the best place to catch live touring bands.We'll be playing ...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:03:00 GMT