CHAVTOWNBAND

PRESENTED BY LAYLA ANNA-LEE

ChavTownBand formed in the summer of 2008 the result of jam sessions they would all have in the woods near their homes in Essex. From these jam sessions a new experimental folky sound was starting to develop that they decided to take out of the woods and onto the road. They played their first gig in Southend on 11th Oct 2008 where they appeared on the same bill as Adam Ficek of Babyshambles fame. Since then they have remained focused on playing their music all over the country and chalking up over 100 gigs in less than a year.

Their sound has continued to develop along the way. They started playing acoustically but with the addition of a drummer and a Bass player they were able to play full band gigs . This resulted in a very energetic live set that tends to get people stomping their feet. Although they still do unplug when the need takes them.

They have recorded a 6 track EP in their homes which has been met with very positive responses online and continues to be sought after at gigs. Their song Chav Town Blues has been played twice on Tom Robinsons BBC6 Show Introducing. They have also appeared on local Radio performing their music. (Phoenix Fm, Southend Radio, Safe Radio) and have also enjoyed a good summer playing local festivals. (Brownstock, Blackshot Fields, Thingamagig)

They are currently working on their debut album set for release in 2010.

http://www.myspace.com/chavtownbandmusic

Tune in again tomorrow!

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[ChavTownBand]

CHAVTOWNBAND have now changed their name to "Shifty Strangers"

[StephenORegan]

@ChavTownBand Thanks for the update boys!

The BalconyTV Crew

[gingergreek]

Criminal that these guys aint big yet. Been saying for 2 years and i'll keep saying it!!!

[Michael6149]

Simply AMAZING performance!!!

[BulletProofSuit]

Could have been big!

[kellybridgesmusic]

This song is awesome!

Dave, i didn't know your music was good!

[KnowThyselfBaby]

I really love this song... :) I really love it..!

[L0UDspeakers]

yeaH, it's very very good song, !!

[AmandaJames26]

Great tune. Guess this CHAVTOWNBAND has a lot to show, keep up the good work!

[Althea09Linkletter]

that was a good performance guyzzz

[AmyWashington51]

ei dude on the lead guitar, you played well huh!