Video by the ever talented ROB LLOYD!! We are forever indebted!
"DRAG put on a sassy, energy packed performance with plenty of attitude" Hearing Aid Review - April 2008
"PUNK ROCK PERFECTION" Central City Roller Girls June 2008
"Guitarist Velma reminded me of a female Sid Vicious..." Hearing Aid Review - April 2008
"I love the band - great tracks!!" - Amanda Palmer, The Dresden Dolls
"DRAG are a band that go against everything that is currently out there" - Birmingham Mail"
This track [Jeffree Star] packs a massive punch, not leaving a single second of its 68 second running without drama, sleaze and energy" - Birmingham Metro
"If being different is the key to success, then DressedAsGirl are surely destined for greatness" - BBC Birmingham
"An energetic sexual explosion of riot grrl, sleazy punk and grunge" - CD Baby Review
"Powerful stuff, delivered in a sexy, off-beat way" - AmazingTunes.com
"DRAG are exciting, punchy, solid and very, very enticing" - ToxicPete.co.uk EP Review
"No-prisoners-taken pseudo-punk rock that's superbly thought out and stunningly delivered" - ToxicPete.co.uk
Influences
Influences
King Adora, L7, Rachel Stamp,
Seven Year Bitch, Bikini Kill, New York Dolls, Foo Fighters,
The Cardigans, Veruca Salt,
Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hole, Nirvana,
The Gits, Jack off Jill, Scarling, Elastica, Blondie,
,Yeah Yeah Yeahs,, The Muffs,
Ramones, Patsy Cline, Smashing Pumpkins, NIN, The Distillers, Dresden Dolls ...
"Grungy, punkish rock is their main weapon of assault and it comes at yer powerhouse schizo-rock - solid, adrenalin fuelled and pretty damn sexy! Impressive stuff this!"
www.toxicpete.co.uk
"Formed in July 2005, DressedAsGirl have already made a huge impact on the local Birmingham Punk scene. With glam, punk influences from the New York Dolls to King Adora this band are set to be huge!"
www.surgemusic.com
‘DRAG’ are a highly committed and dedicated band from Birmingham. Since they have been together ‘DRAG’ have personally funded all recording and promotion for the band to date.
The band work successfully together, the four individuals operate incredibly well as a band, in turn this reinforces the power and enthusiasm that is evident within the music and the live show. Additionally, the security of each of the members ensures that the music and expression is tightly confined to a specific style.
‘DRAG’ are a four piece band, fronted by three females with a male drummer. ‘DRAG’ do not necessarily flaunt their sexuality but it is something that is apparent both via their stage presence and through their lyrics.
The band currently define their music as ‘Sleazy Punk’. This combines elements of several genre of music. The energy and spontaneity of the classic 70’s Punk, the distinct guitar riffs of rock and, the blatant in your face attitude of sleazy Drag Queen bar performances are all evident in ‘DRAG’.
‘DRAG’ are an energetic, sleazy punk band with outrageous songs and a live show to match. They address themes most other bands would be afraid to – such as eating disorders, gender issues and self harm without apology. Their stage show oozes sexual prowess and is as compelling as it is defiant.
DRAG are:
Heather - Vocals & Guitar
Velma - Guitar
Charlie - Bass
Matt - Drums
I'm alright thanky! Starting at art college week after next, which I'm a bit excited about. :D You guys playing any birmingham Gigs any time soon? Chrissy xxxxx
Cheers kindly for the add request! love your sound - nice 'n' sleazy! Be that a Shure 55SH Series mic? Lusshh... Don't suppose you know a spare female bassist backing vocalist a la Kim Deal/Charlotte Cooper?
I would like thank all the people who helped make Thursday nights at the "Nuts" such great fun. So in no particular order I want to thank: Steve, Pasty, Joan for her constant support, Sandra, The hardworking barstaff (well some of the time lol), Keith and Jayne for giving me the opportunity in the first place, Mr.Patel for allowing me to keep live music, D.N.A for co-promoting with me, B.B.F.L, Electric Smash, Dirty Blonde, The Fairytale, The Fakulty, sTrangeTime, DeadBeat, Ashes to Ashes, Drugmule, Dukes of Stalis, Punk'D, Aluna, Drag, Sonic Lord, The Grace, Greasemonkey, Reluctant Heroes, Liquid Remedy, Problem Solved, Stiff Dad, Fatal Exile, Broadstone, Mars Bonfire, Missive, Violet Beauregarde, Che, Supanaut, Against the Wheel, Lucid, 9%, Daddy Delux, Kubla Khan, Acacia, IHYM, Vix 'n' the Kix, Hampton St., Loose Joints, One Way Stereo, Shattered Age, Lyck, Hostile, Wild Messiah, Insanity Drive, Unleash, State of the Nation, Brambles, Submerged, Mr.Johnson, Sour Mash, Chicken Filth, Mr.Bones & the Dreamers, One Man Down, Rekuiem, The Bleak, Dead Loss, The Virtues, The Satin Dolls, Funhouse Robots, Fei-Long, Textbook Rumours, Aceldama, Sugar Rush, Sweet Talk, Rainshine, Reign of Fear, KTWK, Headstrong, Glass Lashes, Creeper, Ricardo Thompson, Adam Johnson, Chloe Evans, Emma Anderson, Richard Howell, Becca, Georgi Collett, Tim Waddley, The Steele Bros, Rob Lane, Simon Davis, Richard Buckley, Mikey G, Andy Smith, Glen Boden, Niki and Richard, Keely, Elle, Emma, Katy, Gemma, Tracy Steele, Jodie P, Petey Kavanagh, Linni, Rachel, J.J, Natalie, Nathan, Abi, Karleigh, Kirby, Adam Richards, Mike, Bernie, Bobbi, Adam Yeomans, Crissie, Pinky, Lucy, Conner, Druggie, George, John Sabbath, Kirsty, Megan, Tony Tracy & Shelly Cornish, Sam, High Fidelity, Ty, Nige, Trevor, Mark, Doyle, If i have missed anyone please e. mail me and I will rectify it
Ah yes Ruth she's lovely - its a shame cause she took some great shots but then a few weeks later we radically changed the line up so we couldn't even use them!! :0) But hey ho thats how it goes Defo will keep you in mind for anything up & coming that we can get two acts on for maybe & you do the same :0) ? x
hey DRAG! Would haved loved to have gone but had other plans and the chestnut is a bit of a pain to get to... although it's right by my mum's house. I really like that venue. How are you guys doing??
it would of been great to, but im helping my dad with a favor :( sorry it would be great to see you, ive got a new camera so can take some better photos. ^^ hope you have a great gig x x
Hey! Tis all good - we're putting together a mini tour and getting our EP put together. Can't make Thursday unfortunately but hope you rock out the place :) xx
You lot are absolute legends, thank you SO much for Friday night, it wouldnt have been such as success without your help and I'm waiting on a total from the girls but what we made coupled with the other money already raised by the race for life looks like Cancer research will be getting a cheque for over a grand from us! incredible stuff..
Thank you so, so much again! and if we canever do anythign to help you guys out (I'm thinking music video with the rollergirls in it??) then just let us know.
lmao,everyones got the star tatoos going on there rather emo:P I'm only teasing... Although you is a very cool chick so i guess it makes it ok...:) Are you attending my fancy dress party in August with Heather??
Hello Thanks for all the support if you have been down to the stall and if you have not been then come down and say hello all the latest t-shirts Black Rose Birmingham xx
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