Tony 'Glyn' Davies aka Karl - bass and some vocalising! (1992-1999)
Nicholas McLaughlin - drums (1992-2008)
Kev Sanderson - drums (2002)
Nick Wynch - guitar and vocal (2008)
Alan Bontoft - bass/vocal (2008)
Mike Woodburn - vocal (1999)
Influences
Maiden, Dinosaur Jr, Karate, The Hives, Snuff, the Stooges, Joy Division, Bouncing Souls, SNFU, QOTSA, Bad Religion, Subhumans, Crass, Scared of Chaka, Propagandhi, Superchunk, Radiohead, Alice Cooper, The Milwaukees, Grandaddy, Buffalo Tom, Mudhoney, Bill Haley, Bill Hicks, Bill Bailey, Monty Python, Guns n Roses, Naked City, Bum, Rancid, Blink 182, Rollins, Chewy, Metallica, Ramones, The Misfits, Danzig, The Mummies, At the Drive-In, I-Spy, Screeching Weasel, The Dead Milkmen, Pavement, AC/DC, Danko Jones, Sebadoh, Hot Snakes, Johnny Cash, Specials, Megadeth, Bob Dylan, Fugazi, Spinal Tap, Greg McPherson,Slayer, NOFX, Hanson Brothers, Dwarves, Descendents, Alkaline Trio, MTX, The Weakerthans, The Wedding Present... we could go on and be ever more random but that's some stuff we like, thanks x
Sounds Like
Something that rocks in a punky way with melody and metal... there are no funky blues to be found here.
although a band from galaxies far far away this site was actually set up in late 2008. you may ask why? go on then..
WELCOME TO DAGOBAH (pronounced 'DAY-GO-BAR') - DIY music from the UK.
"Original songs are all these guys do" - KERRANG! (Single of the week - June 1997)
From a small town called GRANTHAM (UK) this is Dagobah's story...
Formed without the hindrance of musical ability in 1992 'DAGOBAH' were a BAND who rocked all over the UK in the mid/late 90's and toured the USA in 1998 and recently in 2009.
A brief history..
1992 - Andy discovers an acoustic guitar. Between reading, listening and playing, he writes..
1992-96 : Tone and Nick get interested; friends want to play music .. friends form a 'band'..
1997 - DAGOBAH's first EP release (‘Good Rockin’ Tonight!’) featured in KERRANG! as "single of the week" in June 1997. The band went on tour in California and Nevada late 1997. They also play regularly across the UK..
2000 - DAGOBAH split.
2002 - the band briefly reformed to play some fundraising gigs after losing a close friend - JON KAY - to Leukaemia.
2003 - Andy joins Nottingham pop punksters PANIC who tour the UK, Northern Italy, Austria and Switzerand as support to the MISFITS (with Marky RAMONE).
5 YEARS go by : people get jobs, have kids, get married, buy houses, start gardening, volunteer, leave the country...
Nov 2008 : DAGOBAH play again introducing new members.. it rocks but ..
JUN 2009 : it's no longer sweet music, someone breaks a string - the band implode.
AUG 2009 : clueless, Andy and Simon land in San Frantastic. The ballsy duo meet up with the bodacious pro 'Ted' - he plays drums. They practice 4 times.
Over 3 weeks the trio tour and play every major city from LA to Vancouver and back down, kick arse and have fun..! Hard times had been felt, rough justice was served! 'ARNOCORPS' LIVE!! (see Friends below)
ON TOUR 2009 : Dagobah create a limited Cd, merch and shirts.
Like ballsy Jedi's the duo of Simon and Andy return to NOTTINGHAM.. great times, justice served...
Sept 2009 - Dagobah is laid to rest... the day jobs takes hold, other 'yeouff' are helped and many are spared ..
Late 2009 onwards - Andy continues to write and sometimes play songs..
"That's it!"
Thanks to everyone involved in and with DAGOBAH. For those who helped and those who hindered.. this band were, are and hopefully always will be somekind of influence to someone.. or something like that.. haha
enjoy the music on this recent site in recognition of what we did from Nick, Tony and Andy x
ROCKIN was DAGOBAH'S business.... and business was fun...!
Hey, nice one! Congrats! Glad you like our new stuff, sorry haven't sorted out a gig with you guys, been busy with getting the ep recorded and now i'm in the process of getting a load of promo CD's printed up and sent out.
Ahhh maybe one day we'll get signed to :( haha Have an awesome time in the US!! x
Hello Thor Records presents…THE MICHAEL JACKSON COVERS GIG @ The Chameleon on Saturday 11th July (8:30pm-late). Featuring Ronika, Bonsai Projects, Red Shoe Diaries, Joey Chickenskin, David Blazye, the Tom Tomas Club and more TBC. Plus wall-to-wall MJ hits spun by the Yeah, I’ll Play It Later DJs. FREE ENTRY!
Oi oi, we're gigging yet again. We're on first at 7.30, also with The Jackdawa, Rescued by wolves and In isolation. £4 entry and plenty if rockin tunes. Be good to see a few friendly faces!
HI!!!!! new fan here love your sound like the sl u play in im from leicester and a veune i know is called the firebug there is loads of veunes but i like that one here the myspace
http://www.myspace.com/firebugbar number 01162551228 i dont know if u will do it as this was very fast but i relly would like to see u live
See you at the next Therapy! THIS SATURDAY 16th May - feat. Acey Slade (Murderdolls/Amen/Dope) - Extreme Metal and Headbanging Anthems - Cheap drinks all night - £3/4/1.50(Rocksoc) Click Here To View Event
See you this Saturday at Therapy! featuring the return of the mighty DAOR! With support from Nottingham heavyweights DRAG THE LAKE and THRENODY! Also guest appearance from THERAPY? Andy Cairns and Neil Cooper will be turning SEVEN into The Church of Noise!
Free entry before 9pm for the gig & clubnight!
UPSTAIRS: NEW EXTREME ROOM! Extreme Annihilation! **NOW SPONSORED BY EARACHE!** Featuring a diverse range from the crushingly brutal end of the death & black metal scale with a smattering of thrash, from Emperor to Exodus & everything inbetween.
DOWNSTAIRS: Metal Headbangers & Requests! Everything from Pantera to Alice In Chains.... Our DJs pride themselves on having (and playing) all your requests (within reason- no Girls Aloud please, save it for the ride home).
