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About Me

According to some Drewvis is an "Acoustic Ska legend", according to others he is "Amazing in bed" (as in he could snore for the British Olympic team), but to most people Drewvis is just a twat with a guitar.
He dabbles in Kung Fu and has an ambition to one day go around and kick everyone he sees carrying an Umbrella when it's barely raining.
Unfortunately Drewvis was born with a terrible disease which restricts his ability to play any other style of music other than the genre - Ska.
You could say he's Ska'd for life. (I'm really sorry, I couldn't resist that one!)
Drew does other stuff too like singing and playing guitar in Ska band Second Time Lucky , Selling Potatoes on Ebay (not as a hobby, it was just a one off) and is also part of comedy hip hop trio Mashed Potato Hedz 75.8% better and "realer" than any other group with a name relating to jewellery.
Oh I forgot to mention he was the lead singer of legendary Ska band Out Of Luck (R.I.P).
"The scene hasn't been the same since they left us" - Some poor kid that was forced to turn emo.
Drew, along with bassist Paul "Pablo" von Mason - is on a mission to bring about world peace, to unite every human being, man woman and child, and every living creature... except frogs. Drew doesnt like frogs, being a frographobic 'n' all, but he's rather fond of cows.
His back up plan should that fail is to annoy the crap out of as many people as possible. Early reports can confirm a 98% success rate achieved so far.
Book him and he shall come, he might even get there early if you have free beer or boobs.
Coming soon: NEW SOLO ALBUM and various new projects!
Thomas made me look good, he can do the same for you!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/31/2004
Band Website: drewvis.tk
Band Members: On CD: Drew writes the song and does all vox and guitar, some bass, keys and cheese (since late 2007 Pablo Mason has stepped in for most Bass duties)Live: Drew "Sings" and Plays guitar badly, and is joined by fellow 2TL'er Paul 'Pablo' Mason on acoustical bass.
Influences: Everyone, Everything, Everywhere... Life? Tea? Ouzo, JD, Sailor Jerrys Rum...Joey Cape - Lagwagon/Bad Astronaut/Playing Favorites (www.myspace.com/joeycape)Tony Sly - No Use For A Name (http://www.myspace.com/nouseforaname)Bradley Nowell - Sublime [R.I.P]Tomas Kalnoky - Streetlight Manifesto/Bandits Of The Acoustic RevolutionFlight Of The ConchordsOut Of Luck (www.myspace.com/outofluckuk)Mashed Potato Hedz (www.myspace.com/mashedpotatohedz)Weezer / Rivers Cuomo
Sounds Like: "Acoustic Out of Luck" - Drewvis "Just Imagine The Specials drinking tea with Damien Rice and you have some idea of the musical mixture on offer from this one-man-band." - DirtE Records "Raw & rootsy, sing-a-long camp fire, acoustic vibes with super catchy & uplifting lo-fi ska & reggae goodness in the mould of Chris Murray, Dan Potthast & Skylar" - Do The Dog Music "For The Win - This is a wonderfully light summer time companion, around the campfire, mood setting album. Acoustic, roots-wise drenched uplifting songs." - www.distortedmagazine.com
Record Label: Do The Dog Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

FOR THE WIN - Reviews

Bonjour! Just thought I'd post up any links to reviews of the CD here...Simon from Burnley's review 02/05/08"The lyrics are a bit shit." - Dan, after a bottle of red wine"For The WinDrewvis(Do The Dog...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Sat, 03 May 2008 02:26:00 PST

Booking details... [Updated]

Although this isn't set in stone if you would like to book me for a show please consider the following:I hate having to do this, but due to being absolutely super skint, I can only accept out of town ...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Mon, 19 May 2008 02:16:00 PST

An uppy downy blurggy blog...

I'm not really sure why, but I just decided to do a blog. I don't do them very often, and I thought it would be a good way to get some thoughts out of my tired mind...It's been crazy these past few mo...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:47:00 PST

ADD DREWVIS ON FACEBOOK!!!

Just go to the following link and become a fan:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Drewvis/7628550926Yis!
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:04:00 PST

Drewvis signs to Do The Dog Music

See the official officialness here!Drewvis signs to Do The Dog MusicIt's been a crazy week! First I get offered 3 shows in Slovakia in August, and then offered a record deal... I recon I must still be...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:25:00 PST

"For The Win" (E.P) Available soon!

Hoorah! Finally a new CD!6 track E.P featuring the songs:Head Up, Keep SmilingResolutionHappy MediumFear & Self Loathing (in 7 Dials)Ten Pin BowlingNearly DepartedDate: TBC (should be March)Price:...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:30:00 PST

Drew & Pablo attack London (again) - da Blog

"Where's my bass?" Pablo asks."Oops, I forgot it." Drew replies.Eventually we make it to Brighton station, weapons in hand (instruments... of course!), just in time to catch a £2 pint of Carling, and ...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:33:00 PST

The vault of Drewvis...

I have set up an archive of my old songs and silly stuff / stuff I dont plan to play on my website for anyone stupid or deaf enough to download.This currently consists of a drunken cover of Itchycoo P...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:23:00 PST

Need a Demo?

I'm now offering my services for recording acoustic demo's. Get in touch with your ideas/requirements and I'll sort out a lil' deal for you.
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:48:00 PST

Holy Steaming Vaginas!

Good news everyone, yesterday a plumber came in to my flat and gave me a new toilet.Oh and also, I'VE STARTED RECORDING THE NEW ALBUM!So far it's all running smoothly - touch wood (teehee!Sorry can ne...
Posted by Drewvis (Acoustical Ska) on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:56:00 PST