Good old Rock N Roll songs done in an original way WE ARE NOT A COVERS BAND we take the song and give them a new lease of life we are now also working on Original material with the hope of having a CD and downloads from http://www.last.fm/music/Past+Tense
some for the track's we are working on
FREEK'S
MY SPACE GIRL
BACKIN THE SADDLE
OH SUZIE
SANDS OF TIME (demo playing)
Vickee is 27 years old and comes from Wombourne, West Midlands in the UK
Joined PAST TENSE after meeting the band in Dudley. she auditioned in Walsall, she adds another layer to the sound and gets to the notes than none of the lads can get to with out the operation!!!!
Vickee appeared on ITV's The X Factor in 2006 where she made it to bootcamp. She sang Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On this was not Vickee's choice of song as she originally wanted to sing Crazy, Crazy Nights by KISS as she is a rock chick but the producers of the show wanted her to sing a female ballad, something she was not happy about as she felt the song did not show her full talent or potential.
Vickee would like to thank the following bands/solo artists for their help and advice and letting her sing guest spots at gigs: Heresy, Oxzide, Andre Kania, Rubicon, Dan Greenaway, Reson8, Raging Angel, Satsumo and Supanaut.
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MIKE SHOWELL
Plays:-
Lead and Backing Vocals , Bass , Guitar
Gear: - Fender Active Precision Bass,
Fender Mustang Bass, USA Telecaster,
. Ashdown MAG300-210, Marshall AVT50.
Fx: - Boss Flanger
Musical Tastes
Guitarists: - Blackmore,May, Hendrix.
Bassists: - Roger Walters, Roger Glover, John McVie.
Singers: - Paul Rodgers, Ian Gillan, Freddy Mercury.
Bands:- Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Del Amitri, Gin Blossoms, Sum42 and loads of others.
BIO
I was born in Sutton Coldfield and started to learn guitar at junior school aged 9; I played Bass, guitar and provided the vocals for several bands in Birmingham and Bristol during the Seventies and Eighties, notably Lynx and Armitage Shanks; including gigs at Aston, Lancaster and Leicester Universities. More recently I have played the occasional acoustic set at local venues, until becoming a founding member of Past Tense in late 2006.
Jimi Hendrix,Ritchie Blackmore,Steve Vai,Rory Gallagher,Tony McPhee,Robin George
bands
Edenbridge,Blackmores Night,Within Temptation, Dream Theatre ,Bad Co,Free, OLD!!! Queen, Nightwish, Deep Purple(mk2),Rainbow,Groundhogs,Uriah Heep, most 70s rock
AND SLADE we do all our songs Slade lets rock the house
other bands in
RUBY RED ,WHITE LIGHT , Q BAND, PEGASUS , SHINE ,
started playing guitar at school age 11 bought first guitar from geography teacher Watkins rapier 22 for £20!!,spent the next 7 years in and out of bands ,then got a job and got married,gave it up as a bad job over the next 30 years was bedroom Guitarist,then Got GNVQ level3 for guitar at zip rock school , recorded demos that were played on BBC radio (sands of time),then this add in the express & Star caught my eye after a get together
PAST - TENSE
was born were in it just for fun and WORLD DOMINATION !!!!!
also helps with Blackmore's Night Promotions
Like my WIFE said you can never have too meany Guitars LOL
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MIKE COLLINS..
Plays -:..
Guitar/Lead and Backing Vocals ..
Gear-:..
Fender Strat deluxe..
Fender Strat 40th anniversary..
Fender Tele..
Takamine acoustic ..
Turner 12 string. ..
Line 6 spider amp. ..
(These always sounds better when someone else play them!) ..
BIO..
Born,at an early age, in the metropolitan borough of Trysull. Influences. Thin Lizzy, Big Country & my brother Martins record collection that i listened to when he wasn't around. I play because i enjoy it, but not good at it, I'm really just a big show off! I started off playing Bass in various local rock bands, never got rich never got famous but had loads of fun trying, got married & stopped! Started playing again this time Rhythm Guitar & a bit of Keyboard, in clubland then with these fine Gentlemen. This my friends is a very short story so far. Watch this space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..
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NIGEL TIDY
DRUMS And Backing Vocals /<
like hits things with sticks like tom tom snare drum kick's the bass things ect ect..
BIO will follow soon.. Watch this space
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Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Hey.Just to let ya know if you have any gigs coming up I'm still doing gig photography for only £30(not for too much longer though).Also doing portraiture/promo and documentary.I've added some new examples recently so have a look to see if you like it.Let me know if ya want owt doing.Cheers.Thanks for the add if I havent said so before.
Packing me boots, stringing me guitars and getting ready for the next two weeks. Don't be frightened to shout out any songs off the album you want to hear and don't forget the crazier you are the crazier we are.
Look forward to seeing you in the asylum at the end of the tour.
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Hello Past Tense, Thanks very much for the add. LOVE your music - you rock!! When I was a kid I saw Thin Lizzy at The Station in Brum and they played Whisky In The Jar - you guys nail it!
Check out the new Fáshiön CD - Stairway To Nowhere - out now!!! Cheers Luke Fàshiön
If you have looked at our website recently you will have seen the announcement that Mojo Studios is to close some time in 2009 due to the premises being redeveloped.
However, until that day arrives (which is subject to the usual legal stuff) we are operating as usual with just one change...
The rate has been slashed to just £100 per day!
...and the residential rate is now £150 per day!
So if you are thinking of recording a new demo, EP or album then now is the perfect opportunity to get the best production at rock bottom prices.
You can email us for details at info@mojostudios.co.uk or call us on 07813 600363.
Navy Club OPen Mike Night Comment Past Tense who are also past visitors to the Navy Club played a very good set too of golden oldies starting off with a very good version of 'All Along the Watchtower'.
McGreetings PAST TENSE, Cheers for being my friend on myspace and I sincerely hope you enjoyed our music. Please Keep in touch as we value your friendship and support very much! All the very best to you and yours, from McDave and the boys of Pegasus in Bonnie Scotland. ROCK ON! and have a great weekend.
Hi all Dave Guru here just look what the press man said about mondays gig lets storm the semis and get to the FINAL
Heresy One of the standout Rock acts of the first round, Heresy cranked up the intensity for an even more impressive effort than at The Rainbow. Progressive Rock complete with winding solos, heavy riffs, tight beats and atmospheric keys and synths – they’ve got a great sound, a well developed identity and an ever growing legion of loyal, chanting fans. It should come as no surprise that they were one of the most popular acts of the evening, even those new to their music couldn’t help but be won over by their engaging, charismatic stage presence and by the sheer quality of their material.
To find out more about the band, or to hear their demos, visit www. myspace. com/heresy10
