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The Divide

The Divide

About Me

ONCE UPON A TIME, IN GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY..... Well....in the middle of the Norfolk Broads, actually. Garth Coupland and Simon Bateman found themselves playing in an original rock band called, among other things, Deviator. After a few gigs the band folded, and that was that. OR SO EVERYBODY THOUGHT...... Sometime early in the new Millenium, Garth decided to re-invent the band. The only member of the old line up interested was bass player Simon, so guitar and keyboard duties fell to Garths son, Ross. The drum stool was filled by a young Peter Rednall. Another guitarist was sought and, reluctantly at first, long time friend of both Garth and Simon, Howie Marsh was installed as six string slinger. Peter departed due to other commitments. Paul Oxborough currently fills the sticks position.

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Member Since: 5/17/2006
Band Website: divide-online.co.uk
Band Members: Garth Coupland: Vocals, Harmonica, Fly Swatting.....Ross Coupland: Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar Pyrotechnics...Howie Marsh: Guitar, Vocals, Hair Simon Bateman: Bass Paul Oxborough: Drums.
Influences: Hmmmm......... Acdc, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Whitesnake, Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Dolly Parton, Val Doonagan, Jim Reeves, Shania Twain.............. ..width="375" height="300" ..
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My Blog

That time again!

Well, its almost Xmas. Time for The Divide Christmas party! See ya at the Belle Vue on Sat? 
Posted by The Divide on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:40:00 PST

BRRRRRR! Nearly October....

Phew, only just recovered from 2 gigs in 2 days, and now we have 2 gigs in 2 days again! Thanks to Pete Loads for "skinning it up" on the Oulton Broad gig! Next....The Belle Vue Tavern in Gorlest...
Posted by The Divide on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:39:00 PST

July update.

Well, The Ship has gone. It was one hell of a send off. I was there for most of the last 3 days and it was just a big party. I hear that its to be taken over shortly.The next gig was to be in Septembe...
Posted by The Divide on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:16:00 PST

The Ship RIP.

Oh dear. It looks like The Ship is going the same way as all good things. The best venue in town is to close at the end of the month, with the building going up for auction. I don't know about you, bu...
Posted by The Divide on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:41:00 PST

Great gig!

The Ship, The Ship, The Ship......What an absolutley teriffic night! No doubt about it, this is the best gig that we do! I was still buzzing the next day.It wasn't that long ago we were playing to a h...
Posted by The Divide on Mon, 28 May 2007 07:54:00 PST

Pet hate!!

Why is is the people use the comments page (including our own) as advertising for their own events? I've never done it, and never will. We have built a following by hard work and word of mouth. I real...
Posted by The Divide on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:00:00 PST

Summer 2007

Things will be a bit quiet on the Divide front for Summer 2007. This is due to various factors, but mostly other commitments. Don't forget to support us on the gigs that we DO have (Queen Ch...
Posted by The Divide on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:50:00 PST

Party time!

Well, 2 gigs on from the last update. The Belle Vue went very well, we were made to feel very welcome by Diane and her staff, and there were lots of people! Oxo, the new drummer was a bit nervous, but...
Posted by The Divide on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:02:00 PST

1st gigs of 2007

Wow! What a weekend. The Carlton was difficult, due to not actually having enough space to set up in.... We went down well, once we got going though.The Ship was something else.. Very busy.. Great atm...
Posted by The Divide on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:51:00 PST

New Drummer!

We would like to announce that Paul Oxborough is The Divides new drummer. He previously played with highly regarded local band "Tempered Elf". His 1st gig will be at the Bell Vue in Gorleston on the 2...
Posted by The Divide on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:12:00 PST