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BRAVE

official site: www.braveband.com

About Me


Formed by PG in late 2003, we've been gigging on the Leicester scene since 2004. It just wasn't loud enough for us on Sunday mornings, frankly... and it was high time to get out there and meet new people. If you're one of them, hello again !Variously described by others as sounding like 'Pink Floyd meets Duran Duran' or 'You're like Genesis... except worse' (Don't think that was supposed to be a compliment, but PG liked it...)Our first review in the Leicester Mercury was scathing 'near competent', 'almost covers' (think that was a nice back-handed compliment) but shamefacedly admitted 'they went down well'. Yeah - so did the Titanic.Still awaiting a second scathing review, but plugging on and continuing to support a mix of local, national and international charities, some you'll know, some you won't.Please give generously... and God bless you, one and all

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Member Since: 6/8/2006
Band Website: braveband.com
Band Members: PG: Vocals and keyboards, banter, bookings and general nitty-gritty.Gareth: Drums and woodchip flooring effect.Trevor: Lead guitar, gizmos and devices.Wayne: Bass guitar and loads of hair
Influences: Pink Floyd, Rush, Yes, Marillion, Queen, Genesis, Neal Morse, Keane, Muse
Sounds Like: Rock/pop with prog roots...
Record Label: Ultraviolet
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Almost there...

Well, after a few last minute 'false starts' on a couple of songs back in January, we've been rattling off the nine tracks that comprise our as yet untitled debut album (plus three or four alternate m...
Posted by BRAVE on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:08:00 PST

Recording sessions

Work started on the BRAVE album back in January and is ongoing. It's a process that is very much part-time (weekend evening and afternoon sessions only) but that gives us breathing space to listen to ...
Posted by BRAVE on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:49:00 PST

Christmas Holidays and Plans for 2008

Hello all - well I've been out of action a lot due to my illness and recovering from two marathon stints in hospital - many thanks again to the staff of the Leicester Royal Infirmary for their ca...
Posted by BRAVE on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:58:00 PST

Home again - and an apology

Hello - first of all, my apologies to anyone who turned up to either of our planned September dates - I tried to let you all know via the other website and e-mail lists that due to my illness the gig...
Posted by BRAVE on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:30:00 PST

Charlotte gig cancelled

Sorry for the short notice, but due to illness we are unable to perform at the Charlotte tonight.   PG
Posted by BRAVE on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:49:00 PST

The Charlotte part 7

Hi - we're back at the Charlotte for I think, the seventh time. If you are coming, you'll need to hand in a flyer for everyone paying on the door - please e-mail us @ [email protected] If you do...
Posted by BRAVE on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:40:00 PST

Braver

Trev and I met with our friend Steve Mould at Brave HQ this afternoon and ran through a 12-song hour set in preparation for POTP next week. We'll be repeating the same set (probably with different mis...
Posted by BRAVE on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:09:00 PST

The Brave Trio...

Started to rehearse arrangements last night for our trio gig (me Wayne and Trev) in July. The drum patterns give everything a different feel - without Gareth's input on accents, tom rolls etc etc we h...
Posted by BRAVE on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:02:00 PST