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ABOUT

The Yarchesters are an experienced 4 piece rock/pop band playing classic songs from the 1960's/70's to the present day. Our set is flexible to suit the occasion but normally lasts 2 hours. We play mainly private functions, parties, weddings, charity events and festivals. In 2016 we headlined at the Shifnal Carnival. In 2014 we headlined at The Shropshire Young Farmers Association Summer Ball at Ludlow Race Course and played to over 500 people. In 2012 we headlined at the Astley Abbots Jubilee celebrations in Shropshire playing in front of 400.

Screen name:
Yarchesters
Member since:
Sep 06 2016
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years together:
8
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Age:
58 years

Influences

Classic rock and pop bands including; Guns and Roses, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, The Killers, Status Quo, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Chuck Berry, Beatles, Van Morrison, Undertones, Proclaimers, Kings of Leon, Kaiser Chiefs, Elvis, Rolling Stones etc.

Members Of Band

Shady - Vocals
H - Guitar / backing vocals
Dan Smith - Bass
Alan Broadbent - Drums

EQUIPMENT

H plays a Les Paul guitar through a Bugera valve amp.
Alan plays a Jobecky electronic 'acoustic looking' drum kit.
Dan plays electric Bass through a Genz Benz amp.
Shady has a PA system, lighting stack and mixing desk for vocals and plug ins.
The band has transport in place.

MUSIC