Vocals: Daniel Pipe
Guitar: Ricky Brooks
Drums: Jonathan 'Flash' Coote
Bass: Keef
Influences
Too many fantastic bands, musicians and artists out there to name... but a few won't hurt. We love Neil Young, Tom Waits, Sparklehorse, Wilco, Talk Talk, Eels, Slayer, Grandaddy, RadioHead, The Jam... you can make up the rest if you like, we've probably tapped a foot to 'em at some time or other...
Vocalist Daniel Pipe and guitarist Ricky Brooks first joined together in the summer of 2000 as they started to write tales of weakness and woe that complimented their folk leanings. Over the following years, they recruited top-class drummer Jonathan "Flash" Coote, a veteran of numerous bands, and bass player Martin Omond. Gradually, the band's sound started to develop and, although gigs were few and far-between, this afforded them the time to record their 5-track EP "Requiem for the Unconscious Mind". Towards the end of 2005 the band decided to try to broaden their sound with the addition of a keyboard player, which saw the acquisition of Matt Bonito (known to most as Neb) to create a five piece. After one gig with this line up, the band lost their bass player (and youngest member), Martin, to higher education, but with an appearance in Leicester Square looming large on the horizon, they decided to draft in Keith "Beefy Reefy" Bradshaw from metal band Gunslinger to deputise. This was initially a "one night only" affair, as nobody could have thought a metal bass player and a folk band would work together, but both parties were sufficiently impressed with each other, that Keith left Gunslinger to become a permanent member of After The Rush in a now settled line-up.
Since then, the gigs have been flowing, with numerous London shows, a summer festival, as well as their "Triumphant Homecoming" at the Kings Arms in Saffron Walden under their belts. The current line-up of Daniel, Ricky, Jon, Neb and Keef has started to create a new (but not unrecognisable) sound that encompasses Americana, Rock 'n Roll and Mod stylings, whilst still keeping that original folk element that started it all.
The band have recently released their self-financed debut album "Reality Is What You Can Get Away With" and is available to buy now.
Live @ Merc Clothing, Carnaby Street, London, 19/10/06
I thought I'd drop by to let you know about the upcoming I Have Clones UK tour this July! Dates are up on my page now but basically we're playing everywhere from Glasgow to Torquay and if you can get down to a show it'd be awesome to hang out.
Thought I'd check in and say hey - hope all's well!
I've just redisigned the myspace, had a photoshoot, created a youtube channel, made a banner you can use on your own page as well as a whole load of other I Have Clones related stuff - if you're interested head on to my page to check it out!
My Dance Gavin Dance remix is also now up on the page, if you haven't already heard it, I'd love to know what you think!
Don't forget that all my music is available to download completely free from my page...
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Also, I've still got some merch left, if you like the music and the designs have a look before they're gone!
Lastly if you're in the UK and promote shows, know someone who does, or are in a band and want to play a show with me this Summer hit me up!
So I’ve just uploaded a new tune - it’s called ‘Long Days, Late Nights’ and you can hear it on my page right now!
Having never written and recorded an entire EP all on my own before I was perhaps a little optimistic in thinking it’d be ready for the end of August; it is nearly done, just not quite yet!
The new tune is going to be the last song on the EP - I think it has that kinda melancholy vibe, but I'd love to know your thoughts..
Do you realise that you haven't had a real comment on here since September 2007? That's nearly a whole year! It's all been "ooh, y'know, look at our page, yeah? We've got a song on there and everything. We like David Bowie, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead and Kris Akabusi. We done a gig once. My Mum came."
We hope you don't mind if we inform you that our 'PUNK OPERA: 'CHELENNON' album is finally RELEASED and AVAILABLE !!! It's based on John Lennon political and rare songs and interviews. If you are interested to learn more about this concept album just visit our myspace or the following website:www. ilemusic. com Thank you for your support!!! The OZ from St. Petersburg, Russia
hey there how things going? your myspace is looking slick! anyway, i just grabbed some hot new ringtones off www.tonetomyphone.info for FREE! they have the newest stuff!
hey guys. just a quick message to say you were AWESOME at the loft last week!!!! i've missed hearing you guys practice in the living room whilst i bop away in me room hehe lol was so nice to come home from Africa and hear some awesome music made me slightly more happier to be home lol! Hope everything is going great cant wait to hear this album i hear about!! will be seeing you guys sooon! Sal
