Cameron Herbert -Drums.
.Melbourne boy very hard hitter..perfect.
Phil Dearing -Keyboards.
.Plays a Roland with one key buggered..cool bloke.
Stormy -Bass..
Made the transition from 6 to 4 strings without a blink..another cool bloke.
Bails -Sax/Flute
Slots in to the mix with disturbing ease.
Bat - Guitars/vocal
Influences
Hard Rock, Floyd, Alan Parsons,Jeff Beck ,Clapton,Enigma, Afro Celt, Anything played by those who 'Mean it'. Tom Newman
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BAT
Malc Battersby was given the nickname BAT when he worked at a Studio complex in London. At that time Malc was trading hours spent cleaning the studios for time in the recording and rehearsal studios with his band.
Originally from a small farming village in NE England and touring the working mens club circuit with cover bands he moved to London to become an original music musician and learn the business the hard way. Sessions with 'Tubular Bells 'producer Tom Newman and 'Motorhead' producer Guy Bidmead lead Bat on to live gigs in and around London with a host of top musicians: Dolphin Taylor[Spear of Destiny], Ray Majors [ex Mott the Hoople] Paul Vigrass [The War of the Worlds] and others.
After the successful release of a solo single ‘Angel’ which received good radio play on the UK’s Radio 1 station BAT set sail for gigs in Japan with a three piece ,where he found out how important it is signing contracts before leaving home. Needless to say he lost all of his gear ‘BUGGER’
Getting back to London he received a call from a friend working for The Sultan of Brunei asking him to fly out to Borneo and sort out some guitars for a new private collection. This ended up with him staying and playing session guitar for three TV special albums being recorded for the royal family in custom made high end SSL recording studios.
Finally getting back on his feet and re-stocking his equipment BAT decided to make a clean start and head for a country where Rock was still raw- Australia. Working in Melbourne and his new home state of Tasmania, he discovered that his new style of Instrumental Rock music fitted perfectly with the lyrical songs and his need to let rip on the guitar every once in a while. BAT to date has written,played all instruments apart from drums and sax and produced four CD’s of deeply moving moods and grooves fronted by his natural guitar playing, and is looking forward to seeing many people worldwide get into BAT MUSIC and hear The Bat Band LIVE.
LIVE the BAT BAND consists of Drums [ recorded by Cam Herbert], Baily May from Hobart on Sax. Session Bass and Keyboards are supplied by great guys Stormy on Bass and Phil Dearing on Keys.[Both Tasmanians]
'My music is not screaming angst yet it's got natural power.’ Categorised in the Prog. Rock genre by Radio stations in the USA who are playing BAT, the music remains a true mode of reflection for those who need to look away from the madness and see a different perspective.
‘See ya around’, Love
BAT.
www.malbat.com
The boys from NovaCaine wish to thank everyone for a successful kick-start to their reunion shows & will continue with the madness @ the Joiners Arms Hindmarsh on the 28th November with special guests Underbelly & Brail. You can also catch them returning to the stage to support long time friends The Loving Tongue @ Enigma on December 12th as part of the Tongues new CD launch for
After almost 10 years Adelaide’s very own NovaCaine have reformed & are ready to unleash themselves on the live circuit. During their time apart the line up kept busy on numerous solo & collaboration projects including Couldrum, The Inflatable Scooterz & Coil. The band would also like to promote the inclusion of Pete Gore joining the guys on drums to give new blood & innovation to a classic sound. See NovaCaine at various venues including the 12th December @ Enigma Bar (for the loving tongue - cd launch) along with shows on the 7th (happy sometimes & squid jag), and 28th November (underbelly & brail) at the Joiners Arms. Hope 2 see you there!!
Hi Bat, How you doing? its been a while your page looks great. 'Ring of Stone' is a bluesy sounding track your kicking butt. We would love you on our playlist will talk soon Cheers Dave & Merry
Hello Bat , Pleased to discover your nice work (something close to the great Alvin Lee) ! Thank you for add & (I hope) your interest about my music. You can download my new album here : Sincerely, Marc
Happiest Birthdays Malcolm....hope it's GREAT! I can imagine the Murdunna crowd and the latest BBQ....had beautiful weather in NYC lately....and I have been off in deep space. Much love and hugz! j=)
hi bat..had to laugh at that..we have the same problem..if its not one neighbour its the other one's dogs making a ruckus..i have found a water pistols and spray bottles to be most effective!
oooo status bar makes me think the album is done and just waiting for the drums to be added?! too awesome! have a sit and smoke and a cuppa on porch for me! xxoxoxox j=)
