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Hoover Dams
Indie / Rock / Alternative

"1ST OF EVERY MONTH IS HOOVER DAMS DAY!!!!"

Bradford,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/13/2008
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   Hoover Dams: General Info
Member Since4/17/2005
Band Websitehooverdams.com
Band MembersInterview 21st June 2008


I Am You Are
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Fight Night
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Chris Gates - Vocals
Danny Abrahams - Guitar
The Amazing Doug- Lead Guitar
Vicky Hoover - Drums
Dave Shevyn - Bass

Influences


Bad Beat Revue

Bad Beat Revue led by the late Pat Sherry were the main inspiration for the Hoovers show of today. When we started out on the scene we played several gigs with Bad Beat Revue and were all in awe of Pat's showmanship. Pat was an incredible frontman, to say that he kept the audience riveted is a total understatement. With Bad Beat Revue he had a band with songs and energy enough to back up that passion. Sadly Pat passed away doing what he loved best. RIP Pat


Mat Broadbent (Spraffmeisters)

Spraff was our original singer in the early days of the Dams. This being the first band we'd all been in we were learning together. Without Spraff we'd never have learnt the art of dynamics and vein poppingly passionate performances. Spraff is now the singer of the excellent Disco Machine Gun. He still has the vein
Sounds LikeAll Photos below are courtesy of Colin Green at www.nmepix.co.uk thanks Colin These are ace

Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 19 2008 8:00P
The Adelphi Hull
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
The Love Apple Bradford
Oct 26 2008 8:00P
Allan’s Fold - In Aid of Overgate Hospice Halifax, Northwest
Nov 14 2008 8:00P
PM Lounge Shipley
Nov 15 2008 8:00P
TJ’s Woodhouse - Cloth Cat Fundraiser Leeds, Northwest
Nov 29 2008 8:00P
Puzzle Hall Inn Sowerby Bridge, Northwest
Dec 6 2008 8:00P
New Beehive - Rusty Hat Bradford, Northwest
Jan 11 2009 8:00P
The Primrose Leeds
Jan 24 2009 8:00P
The Hordens Blackburn, Northwest

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   About Hoover Dams

Please Vist our website at -
http://www.hooverdams.com


Hoover Dams arrived on the live circuit in Mid 2005 instantly making their mark with their explosive, energetic shows, buzzy pop songs and Hoover Kung Fu fighting and burning antics


Regular gigging up and down the country has gained Hoover Dams a reputation for blistering, unpredicatable live performances managing to blend pop songs, distorted guitars, a diy mentality and entertaining live performance to create catchy scuzzy pop tunes.

In mid 2007 Hoover Dams appeared on Channel 4's Harvey Goldsmith Presents series and won the prestigious title of Harvey Goldsmiths (Legendary Live Aid promoter) Entertainers of the Year

2008 has already seen the release of their third ep 'Fight Night' and a whole list of new dates out on the road of the UK

Hoover Dams have supported in the last couple of years the likes of - Forward Russia, The Sugars, Napoleon IIIrd, The Lost Boys, Whiskycats, Luke Leighfield, Stateless. Middleman. Buen Chico...

Having just released their 3rd EP with an album, promised for the new year, catch these guys (and girl) whilst you still can

What they're saying -

Cool Noise Website - 'Intense and claustrophobic music from Bradford. Extra proof, as if anyone needed it, of the Leeds/Bradford axis of musical accomplishment. More edge than a very edgy thing.'

Vibrations Magazine - 'The Hoover Dams create refreshing indie Rock'

Frantic Corduroy Website - 'What is this low-fi loud guitar love-in and where has it come from? Bradford, apparently. it's catchy, it's interesting, it's a little dark and it sounds like the track was recorded on an old Memorex cassette found under the passenger seat of someone's car - but the lo-fi feel goes well - it's a bit dirty and you want it to be that way. Who wants to feel all shiny after some gritty loud guitars? More like you need a shower and a good scrub. But hell, you're alive' 9/10

Mono Magazine - 'Hoover Dams swirling unison riffs engulf the whole club - its fucking loud and its fucking good ... there's depth, intrigue and more importantly DANGER here ... Go and see the Hoover Dams soon.'


Keep checking for regular updates as we announce new gig dates in the near future

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.HOOVERDAMS.COM







New Song 1st of every month

For the next 12 months we will be releasing a new Hoover Dam song onto myspace every month and you will be able to collect them all.

The deal is simple -

On the 1st day of every month there will be a brand new Hoover Dam song you've not heard on myspace before.

On that day and that day only you will be able to download the new track for FREE. That's right, gratis, zilch, but only on that day. For the next 6 months the song will be available for streaming but will not be available for download.

So remember that 1st day of each month will be Hoover day, but don't worry we'll remind you loads before the day!!


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Hoover Dams's Friends Comments
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Stevey Manchester





Oct 13 2008 3:19 PM

i like "Turn the Beat Up"

you guys are great
S e r i





Oct 13 2008 10:31 AM

Hey
Thanks for add
Brain Disease is a great Song ;)
civil_disguise





Oct 12 2008 8:07 PM

ohh fuck hell yeah!!!


ahhh

it..s music

wow
i can..t xplain!!


ahhhhhh


i love your music
is.... is... so..
powered!!

ajajajaj

well, i can..t speak very well english, because i..m from mexico
yeah!!

ajajajja

all right!

wow your music is cool
i spare see u in mexico...
one day
yeah!


rock!!!
Chris H





Oct 12 2008 7:00 PM

eyup, 'fight night'..saand as a fuckin' paand,lass (and yo lads what support that brilliant drummer wot you got in t'band).. Innit.
DAYBREAKERS





Oct 12 2008 6:07 PM

tar for the add stay lucky
MAYU





Oct 12 2008 4:51 PM

Sounds got me.
Cheers!
Supermassive





Oct 12 2008 2:08 PM

i like your song thats awesome!
Bruno Puricelli





Oct 12 2008 1:32 PM

Thank for the add,listen my band PRIMATELECTRICO ,myspace. com/primatelectrico ,nos vemos ,buena suerte (good locke)
BR1
sally





Oct 12 2008 12:05 PM

thanks for the req.
nice songs,i like "go",its so lovely:)
The Vintage Watts





Oct 12 2008 10:28 AM

Great set last night! Definately one to remember. Do you remember what the other bands were called?

Martin, The VW
marga





Oct 12 2008 9:52 AM

thank u for the req!
SPICROW





Oct 11 2008 6:34 PM

Thanks! what a groovy sound, I like it
Dan





Oct 11 2008 1:13 PM

Hey lads like your sound. im giging with you at adelphi should be a good night.
see you there ;)
das_feee





Oct 10 2008 8:57 PM

Hey, thanks for the req.
Great songs!
ALLAN FOLD MUSIC VENUE





Oct 10 2008 10:48 AM

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Drang





Oct 10 2008 10:42 AM

Thanks for request !



A Headfull Of Monsters





Oct 10 2008 9:44 AM

Hi Hoover Dams, sounding good.
We’ve recently uploaded a new track "Ear Fatigue", we hope you like what you hear!
Come and listen to our music any time you want!
All the best and have a great weekend,
PEACE.
roxy★





Oct 10 2008 9:13 AM

thanks for adding me :)
good songs :)
Lo'





Oct 10 2008 3:13 AM

thanx for the add guys..keep in touch..
Marty





Oct 9 2008 8:36 PM

sounding gd, mint name, voted for turn the beat up.
holly





Oct 9 2008 7:02 PM

i love your songs! just thought i'd say it again! HOOVER DAMS. what a kool name....xox
Shelly-Jayne





Oct 9 2008 6:07 PM

Thanks Im happy to be now part of the Hoover Dams Family.* I really like your stuff so I will keep my ears open and check it out at the beginning of the month.
Any shows near here soon?
Giorgos B.





Oct 9 2008 5:34 PM

Hello and welcome to mybassspace!
Grown Up Scandals





Oct 9 2008 10:12 AM

Hey,
How you doing?
We are playing at The Library on Woodhouse Lane this Saturday at about 11pm. Would be great to see you there!!
Oshione x
Elly





Oct 8 2008 6:22 PM

I just can't tell you which one is my favourite track.
Coked Up Beauty Queen or Sent From Hell.
Love both of them songs.
Cheers from Germany
Elly
Twinkledome





Oct 8 2008 6:17 PM

Didn't know you were playing with that band! And if y'all are even pondering coming to Atlanta, let me know! Was just thinking about you this week and how I wish I had the $$$ to come visit. Hoping you all are well and that our paths cross before too long.
*smooches*
mALLANao





Oct 8 2008 5:13 PM

sup!? thanks for the add!
Sexy





Oct 7 2008 7:18 PM

Thanks for the add :) I hope to learn alot here on myspace here in the next few days

ollie bek lg sopan





Oct 7 2008 2:02 PM

thanx 4 d add...
nice song...rock on....
verändern ...





Oct 7 2008 12:22 PM

THANK YOU VERY MUCH
HOOVER DAMS !!!

MONICA
TenThirty.Valid®





Oct 7 2008 5:58 AM

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Turn Us Up !!!
Erica





Oct 6 2008 11:03 PM

Hi,
Thanks for the request.
Nice sound, I love the style.
Have a Great Week.
:)
Rexx Rocks