Pat Rowbottom - vocals, electric and acoustic bass guitars, recorder.
Rob Barnes- vocals, lead ,acoustic guitars, 12 string guitar.
Phil Marke - drums & percussion.
Paul Newland - electric and acoustic violins and mandolin, vocals.
Keith Bonthrone - vocals, percussion.
Tim Mottershead - keyboards.
David Conner - electric and acoustic guitars.
Peter Cheetham- vocals, flute, soprano & alto sax, acoustic guitar.
Influences
We are moulded and influenced by everything and everybody around us past present and future.Life is a cycle and we are part of it. Life is a long song but the tune ends too soon for us all.Really no excuse then not to display respect and tolerance as this is no rehearsal.Time to cue in a u tube moment - Cold Flame and others at Weyfest 2007.
FORMED:
Welcome to Cold Flame's electric myspace site.
Cold Flame was formed in Glossop, Derbyshire, England in November 1984 by bass guitarist Pat Rowbottom who teamed up with blues guitarist Dave Conner, drummer Giles Fisher and singer Neil Simons.The band quickly made a name for themselves touring extensively on the Manchester pub and club circuit playing their own brand of rock and blues original material. Whilst the years passed and line ups changed, the band always retained a very clear musical identity and focus. Drummer Keith Bonthrone has been a part of the band since 1994 and still plays alongside regular drummer Phil. Flautist Peter joined in 1998 more recently followed by Rob, Phil and Paul joining the ranks. Guitarist Dave Conner allows the band the opportunity to present the double guitar sound that was very much part of the Flame feel through the late 1980s and early 1990's
MUSIC: Classic rock, blues, folk rock, celtic and acoustic music.
WEBSITE: WWW.COLDFLAME.COM
EMAIL: INFO@COLD-FLAME.CO.UK
RECORDINGS:
Cold Flame have collectively recorded 15 albums to date which includes 8 studio albums, 5 solo albums - most of which include band contributions - a live album of original and rock covers material and a live double album of a Jethro Tull tribute show performed by Cold Flame back in 2003. In June 2008 Cold Flame released a new album - The Radio Archives - which features a number of acoustic and electric blues compositions taken from radio sessions over the years.There are plans to release new studio albums during the next few months of both acoustic and electric music.
***All current Cold Flame album releases are available at gigs and through the newly revamped Cold Flame merchandising Shop - check out details on myspace blog about ordering Band albums. For those of you who would prefer to purchase band albums in more conventional ways you can also order Cold Flame items simply by messaging the band at info@cold-flame.co.uk***
THE MUSIC:
Cold Flame play classic rock music in all its varied forms from folk rock through to heavy rock. Additionally the blues and r n b are never that far away. Jazz and classical leanings put in the odd appearance whilst new age acoustic and electric themes are also explored. You cannot really pigeon hole the band into one genre though live shows do reflect the corporate musical influences enjoyed by band members. Much of the live stuff is original classic rock and blues based material displaying the band's influences. However Flame do enjoy blasting out some classic rock covers material when the mood takes them. Lengthy Hendrix, Free, Cream and Led Zeppelin medleys demonstrate the band's ability to kick ass big time! Other rock covers material performed by the current band line up includes Rory Gallagher, Lynryd Skynryd, Bad Company, The Kinks and The Black Crowes.
INFLUENCES:
Cold Flame original music and the covers material played live has been influenced heavily by the classic rock and blues boom that began in the mid/late 1960's and extended through the 70's both in Britain, Europe and the U.S- excellent and expressive music played with real passion and feel -whilst the list is endless it is perhaps appropriate to highlight Jethro Tull, Free and Led Zeppelin as bands who have particularly influenced the song writing of band members and over the years moulded and influenced each and every member within the CF family.
TOURING:
Cold Flame have extensive experience of playing live music both as a headlining act and supporting big name touring bands in a variety of music settings.The band play throughout the UK and occasionally in Europe both as an original classic rock act and as the North of England's premier Jethro Tull tribute band. They have played many music festivals and biker rallies in the UK but are equally at home in the more intimate atmosphere of the many regional public houses still promoting live music. Truly a band for all occasions. Since the band's formation, the members of Cold Flame have both individually and collectively featured and been responsible for major charity fundraisers throughout the Midlands and the North of England working alongside some of the top music promoters in the U.K. These opportunities have given the band added experience in playing some of the larger Halls, Hotels and Concert arenas. More recently Cold Flame have formed an acoustic splinter act which plays locally in and around the Manchester area as well as in Europe and can be booked for private and public functions again by checking out the band website. The 4 piece Cold Flame Acoustic concentrate on Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson, Tull and Del Amitri numbers alongside their own acoustic compositions and an acoustic studio album is scheduled for release later this year.Check out Cold Flame's acoustic myspace site which you will find linked elsewhere on this page.
JETHRO TULL TRIBUTE ACT:
The premier Jethro Tull tribute band in the Midlands and North of England. A tour de force celebration of Jethro Tull music in its many forms. Cold Flame's renowned Jethro Tull tribute show which has been successfully performed both throughout the UK and in Europe over the last ten years, is a two hour plus performance of classic Jethro Tull electric and acoustic material spanning the decades from the groundbreaking bluesy first album THIS WAS released in 1968 right through to material from recent Tull releases - DOT COM and THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM. Add the high octane energy, musicality, humour and professionalism that makes Cold Flame such a great live act and what you get is an action packed rollercoaster celebration of Jethro Tull music in which all five members of the Flame get to indulge in the rich diversity of musical styles that seperates Jethro Tull from just about everybody else in the music business. Inevitably with such an extensive back catalogue of quality songs to choose from, Cold Flame are always looking to rehearse new Tull songs to add to the ever changing set.
BOOKINGS:
The band are very approachable and are ready and willing to take bookings across the world thanks to excellent upbringings, good manners, healthy appetites and an abundant sense of theatre and humour.The chaps will consider enquiries for live work from anyone interested either in the UK, Europe or the USA. Check out the official Cold Flame website at COLDFLAME.COM for further details or you can send the band a booking message through myspace.
Hey Guys Thanks for stopping by. Just stopping in to say hi. How's your week so far. Everything is great on this end. My new band, HEDON is now going to put the tunes into set form. Once we work on segways and get them down solid, we will start booking gigs. Wish us luck. Have a great Wednesday. Cheers. RAY
thanks guys, yeah, i'm coping. he's still slandering me and lying through his teeth and i'm exhausted from decorating but i'm getting there slowly. at least i've noone abusing and attacking me anymore tho so tired as i am at least i've peace, take care, sending love, wendy, xxxxxxxxxxx
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Have a great week and thank you very much for being electronically connected to us as friends and fans.
Great Tunes. Thanks so much for the friendship. It's great to have you as a myspace friend. Please stop by anytime. I would love it, if you could give my songs a listen, and let me know what you think of them. Take care, and have a great weekend. Ray
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