Bands

A collection of posts and media about bands that Matt Shearer has been involved in over the years. From the early days of the Paracetamols, right through to the present day. Drums, Perc, Singing, Production et al.

The Krill – rehearsal #2

March 22, 2014Bands, MusicAndy Cameron, Doug Cameron, Ed Shearer, Enterprise Rehearsal Rooms, Nick Watts, The KrillMatt Shearer

We had the second rehearsal for The Krill. Enterprise in Denmark Street is a great rehearsal spot. Plenty of character.

The Dees are back in studio – 10 Years On

February 9, 2014Bands, Music, Recording StudioDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Kent, Niall Acott, NJA.me.uk - NJA Audio, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

The Dees just spent a great weekend recording at NJA Studios in Kent – Niall Acott’s studio. 4 tracks laid down, including drums, perc, bass, guitar, vocals and plenty of overdubs. Niall Acott masterfully managed the whole thing. Brilliant.

Meet for drinks with The Dees

December 7, 2013Bands, Catch-up, MusicDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, London, Niall Acott, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, The Dees Album (2014-2015)Matt Shearer

I met up with The Dees fellas last night in Borough Market. We’re planning to record a new EP in Feb 2014 with Niall Acott (NJA Audio). Looking forward to it, but wondering what drums I will use.

First rehearsal with THE KRILL

November 23, 2013Bands, MusicAndy Cameron, Doug Cameron, Ed Shearer, Nick Watts, The Joint Rehearsal Studio, The KrillMatt Shearer

Had our first rehearsal with THE KRILL (London’s premier Surf Rock Band) at London’s The Joint rehearsal studios. Great stuff. Also see The Krill (Surf Rock Band in London) Twitter Account here for updates.

The Dees Gig at Water Rats Theatre

June 12, 2006Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gig Flyers, Gigs, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

This was one of The Dees’ last gigs before activities petered-out in 2007 ish.

The Dees rehearsal at The Premises

March 25, 2006Bands, MusicDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Hackney, London, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, The Premises Rehearsal StudioMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. The Dees rehearsing in The Premises rehearsal studio, back in 2006.

The Dees – back in Studio at Angel Studios N1

February 20, 2005Bands, Music, Recording StudioAngel Studios, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, In Studio, Niall Acott, NJA.me.uk - NJA Audio, studio, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

We’ve just been in Studio with Niall Acott to some tunes for The Dees. This time it’s a 4 track EP, and a little rockier.

The Dees gig at Water Rats Theatre

September 24, 2004Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gig Flyers, Gigs, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, Water Rats TheatreMatt Shearer

The Flyer from The Dees’ gig at The Water Rats Theatre on Friday 24th September 2004. More pics and information to follow when as I discover stuff…

The Dees 2004 Album – Showcase at Union Chapel, Islington

July 20, 2004Achievements, Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAndy Audsley, Conal Jones, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gigs, Islington, London, N5, Niall Acott, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, Union ChapelMatt Shearer

The Showcase for The Dees, The Album, in July 2004 at the Union Chapel in Islington, London. Right near Highbury Corner. The Dees – inaugural album “2004” The Showcase in 2004 Photographs by Conal Jones. Sound by Niall Acott. Lights and drama by Dan’s mates, including Andy Audsley.

The Dees – Photoshoot at Dreambags Jaguarshoes

May 22, 2004BandsB&W, Dan McCabe, Dean Gardner, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Hoxton, London, Niall Acott, Photoshoot, shoreditch, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

Did a shoot in the basement of Dreambags yesterday. Great setting. Not sure about me as subject matter…

The Dees recording at Angel Studios

February 10, 2004Bands, Music, Recording StudioAngel Studios, Dan McCabe, David Walter, Dean Gardner, Drums, In Studio, Islington, N1, Niall Acott, NJA.me.uk - NJA Audio, Rachel (BVs), Sarah (BVs), Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

The Dees are in Studio, at Angel Studios in Islington, London.

The Dees – Gig at The Garage – November 2003

November 15, 2003Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gigs, Islington, London, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, The GarageMatt Shearer

Great memories of a raucous gig at The Garage. We had a full compliment of backing vocals, from the amazing Rachel & Sarah.

The Dees – Gig at Infinity

October 21, 2003Bands, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

The Dees had a gig at Club Infinity, on 21st October 2003. At the moment, no other evidence of this gig exists. Here’s the flyer.

The Dees – band photos in East London

August 26, 2003BandsDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, London, Niall Acott, Photoshoot, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

Took a few pics in The City to go with some promotional gig material.

Slo-Mo in Music Week – live gig review

April 21, 1999Bands, MusicAdam Drake, Alex Meadows, Eddy Pittson, Flux, Slo-MoMatt Shearer

“Shux” – the band name for Flux in 1998

August 21, 1998BandsAdam Drake, Alex Meadows, Band Names, Eddy Pittson, Flux, ShuxMatt Shearer

Following a brief forray as “Borissey Mould“, we renamed as SHUX – to stay close to Flux.

Band briefly renamed to Borissey Mould

August 21, 1997Bands, MusicAdam Drake, Alex Meadows, Band Names, Borissey Mould, Eddy Pittson, Flux, Slo-MoMatt Shearer

For a short while in 1997, we were known as “Borissey Mould“. This was directly after we had found that there were too many bands called “FLUX” playing, in LONDON.

FLUX – Gig at the PowerHaus, London – July 1997

July 10, 1997Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAdam Drake, Alex Meadows, Eddy Pittson, Gig Flyers, Gig Posters, Gigs, PowerHausMatt Shearer

Another very sparcely attended gig. At the relatively new PowerHaus in Finsbury Park. The sound was AWFUL. They should have kept the PowerHaus on Liverpool Road in N1!!