Jason - Vocals & Guitar
Gareth - Guitar
Matt - Bass & Vocals
Dan - Drums & Vocals
Influences
AC/DC, The Police, Foo Fighters, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Cold Chisel, Rose Tattoo, Black Sabbath, Lostprophets, Incubus, Metallica, Blondie, Crowded House, Split Enz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, Queen, Porcupine Tree, Alice In Chains, The Wildhearts, The Killers, Girls Aloud (seriously!) and some of that trippy electronic stuff that Gareth likes.
"Sym-Choon know how to tear up a stage as well as any of the rock greats" - The Australian Times
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Sym-Choon came into being when Jason Sym-Choon (vocals/guitar) moved to the UK from Adelaide, South Australia in late 2003 and hooked up with south London brothers Gareth Flegg (guitar) and Matt Flegg (bass and vocals) and Guildford-based drummer Dan Tucker to develop a repertoire of original rock songs and rehearse for a powerful, memorable live show. In November 2004, the band made its live debut at Concorde 2 in Brighton to a great response and the boys have continued to develop their reputation as a live act to watch.
“We’re kind of old school but with a modern sound”, the band explains when asked who they sound like. “We love the classic British rock bands like The Who, Led Zep and The Police but we also like that big modern sound of the Foo Fighters, The Killers and stuff like that.”
The band’s no bullshit sound and attitude is typical of the bands that Jason grew up with on the Aussie hard rock band scene too, with influences such as Cold Chisel, Rose Tattoo and of course AC/DC shining through. All members of the band now contribute to the song writing process and the result is an irresistible combination of hummable choruses and big riffs. Lyrically, the band deals with real people and places around them – larrikins from the music scene, shady blokes they’ve met in the pub, girls who’ve had one drink too many and other assorted characters.
Sym-Choon’s broad appeal is the most endearing thing about the band – they attract rockers, metalheads and the man in the street in equal measure. There’s something for anyone who appreciates great songwriting and an energetic live show.
Highlights to date include sold out gigs at Camden Underworld and Half Moon Putney as well as a spot on the second stage at Guilfest. Now, Sym-Choon is looking forward to reaching out to more people than ever before. Have a look and a listen and get in touch if you’d like to know more.
Sym-Choon is:
Gareth Flegg – guitar
Matt Flegg – bass, vocals
Jason Sym-Choon – vocals, guitar
Dan Tucker – drums
E-mail: symchoon@talktalk.net
Cheers mate, no " Biere des Druides "( still have the bottle , its dated jan 1998. I remember what fun you and Chris had, asking if i had bought any more bottles. Wish i did!!! ).
Quiet night, few drinks of Beam( The Bogan dna in me ).
" Grandma, are still O.K !!! ", makes me want to watch Clerks 2 again.
young Dewey's b'day friday 27th, 36.
This will make you laugh.... remember " The Clapper " ? .
You guys were great 2nite. Thankyou so much for a brilliant nite!!! Have to get and see you again soon :-) Good to chat to you & good luck for Camden :-) :-)
Hi...x Aww,can't make your night in Camden :-( Really hope it goes well for you though. Hey,if I could I'd spend the whole weekend at your gigs..but alas can only make the one in Redhill this time round. But I'm sooo looking forward to it!! :-) Got the ride sorted & hoping a couple of mates are gonna come along too.
Enjoy the rest of your week & should see you very live n very loud on Saturday!
Looking forward to next weeks gig in Redhill. Just trying to sort out a ride over there. Need a beer,therefore I don't want to drive unless I really have to that night :-) Got fingers crossed a plan comes together :-)
Aaah,you say that The Hatch isn't Wembley or anything...but give it time. Sure you'll be there in the not too distant future! How cool would that be??
I'm going to try & catch up with a few friends,see if they're up for an evening out in September. I could sure use a good night out & think that'd be the perfect remedy..so hopefully can make it along & find you..
Not so sure I'm going to be able to gather a couple of hundred bodies though,but I'll try my best.
Have a great rest of week & catch up with you soon.
Just dropping by to say Hi guys. Guess who's sussed out how to get pictures on with her comments now...Yay! Only had the computer a year,so I'm a fast learner eh..?haha
Sure a Sloth could learn faster..but hey,I get there in the end..
Great to hear from you!! Been so busy here so apologies for the slow reply.
So we're stuck here working & your man's swanning about in Turkey! Sooo unfair!lol Na,can't begrudge a man a holiday can you. I'll leave Jason to the Ashes though..not my cup of tea..but at least you get time to take it easy for a while eh..? Hope the gigs in So'ton & Reading work out. That'll be awesome! And,life & work permitting,I hope I can get to catch you fantastic noise merchants again
You keep in touch too & keep me posted. Speak to you soon.
Good to hear that all went well with the gig. I'll do my best to come down and see you guys play again. It's been way too long! Take care and continue to make awesome tunes! Whatever you do. MAKE THEM AWESOME!
Hey :-) Thought it was about time I troubled your 'space' again..how's it all going? Hope the gig in Reigate was cool last week & you have a great time this weekend in Loxwood :-)
