MIKE - Vocal & Harmonica 'H' - Lead Guitar NEIL - Lead/Rhythm Guitar MATT - Drums CRAIG - Bass
Influences
Led Zeppelin... Free... Rolling Stones... Oasis... OCS... Metallica... BRMC... Happy Mondays... Bad Company... The Verve... Kasabian... Hendrix... all the greats.http://www.myspace.com/Modules/PostTo/Pages?l=3&u=&t=Virgin Road to V Fa
“If you drink whiskey through your eyeballs, hate work and get off on lead guitar then this band is for you!”
“If there’s a future for any band, it’s this one; they’re not following, they’re leading.”
Dirty Laws are a 5-piece rock crew from Coventry/Birmingham. They were formed in mid 2006 and got straight
down to writing some gritty rock tunes and riffs that should last the test of time. Their rock/blues/indie is influenced
greatly by Led Zeppelin, Free, Ocean Colour Scene, Hendrix, Oasis and many others; giving them an old rock vibe
mixed with a modern twist.
With Mike on vox/harmonica slotting in the blues feel; H’s lead guitar certainly knows how to get your heart racing; mixing lots of different sounds to get many people playing air, guitar wondering how he’s so quick. Fusing sounds together with second guitarist, Neil. He has a knack too and he’s well paired with H. Craig switched from guitar to bass and is getting his teeth into it by the day and Matt (on the drums) is the thunder of the band. Playing with extra heavy aluminium sticks, which is why, we suspect, he’s the loudest drummer in the Midlands. This band know what they want, know what they feel and wear this in their music; Dirty Laws want to be heard in all corners.
Glastonbuget 2008 was the biggest crowd this band has performed to; they have written some new tunes just for this crowd. The debut of “Green Room’s” punchy riff will be heard on the day and will no doubt get the crowd bopping away. At present Dirty Laws are gigging in and around Birmingham at music venues and enjoying every minute of it, and becoming a tighter band with a controlled sound along the way.
Surface Unsigned 2008 Review
A band that deserve special mention for the fantastic usage of a harmonica during their set, Dirty Laws brought with them a great mix of blues clashed with classic British rock. The band, originally from Coventry, have been together for a year and a half and having cited the legendary Led Zep as a key influence this has clearly influenced singer Mike in his delivery of material. The strength of this band lies primarily in the strength of Mike's distinctive vocals, twinned with the two lead guitars. Dirty Laws offer ear friendly Brit-rock, their material is polished and of a high quality and is likely to appeal to the mainstream. They are enjoyable to both watch and hear – ones to watch (and listen) out for! – Surface Unsigned 2008
Hey, We have a up coming gig in Birmingham very soon and was would like to know if you wonna go? Its the Semi finials of The Surface Unsigned Festival and we are trying to get throught to the Finials!!
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A STUNNING set from you guys last night. I think you impressed everybody in the joint. THANK YOU for playing. I hope you enjoyed it and will come back in the New Year. BIG LOVE A.K. xx
cool will check out your new stuff when I'm at home. Where did you go in Thailand? I went a few years ago, it was awesome. We're playing Barfly with Detroit Social Club on Oct 9th. Let me know if you're deffo coming nearer the time, will see if I can get you on guestlist
Hey man, yeah we're really busy, touring all over the place right now. Our single went in at no 9 indie charts which was totally unexpected, so well happy with that. How's things with you? BTW we've got a Birmingham show in oct if you fancy it...
Hey dude. Was around H's last night listening to the new demo. Excellent stuff :) Waiting for him to burn me a copy now!! Anyways, should be seeing you in Nuneaton ;)
Hey guys, thanks for the add. I was gutted I didn't see you play the other night, I spent the whole night selling tickets and then I had to run to get my last bus. Tom from FV Live said you were the best band of the night aswell. Hopefully I'll see you play sometime soon :)
likewise, you guys were seriously impressive last night. if you're ever leicester-bound in the future, we'll def try to pop down. (or up in my case...)
