About All Bands
IT might be a city most renowned for its rich history, but mention St Albans to any music buff and a thriving hot-bed of band talent will spring to mind.
Although relatively small compared to other cities with a strong band culture, St Albans has no shortage of acts hailing from its buzzing music scene.
In recent years both Enter Shikari and Friendly Fires, born and bred St Albans bands, have taken the UK single and album charts by storm.
As a result The Herts Advertiser is bringing to you a special section that showcases local bands. Each band has a profile page where photos and audios can be listened to and viewed. All you need to do is click on the relevant links below to view each band's profile.
If you are a local artist and think you should be featured, then call the newsdesk on 01727 866166 or email hertsad@archant.co.uk
All Bands Profiles
09:38 - 24 December 2009
Anno Domini Members: Andy Dundas and Richard Massara. From: St Albans Record Label: Manic Records UK Influences: Jean Michel Jarre, Erasure, OMD and The Pet Shop Boys. Background: Formed in 1970, the band started out performing cover versions of such hit... Full Story »
12:04 - 21 August 2009
The Stacey Smith Band Members: Stacey Smith and band Genre: Melodic and acoustic with a touch of rock and country and western. From: St Albans Influences: Neil Young, Alison Krauss, Beatles, Dolly Parton, Biffy Clyro Background: Stacey, a former Fran... Full Story »
08:56 - 11 August 2009
A SHOWCASE of some of the area s most promising music talent brought a festival feel to Harpenden s Rothamsted Park on Sunday, with glorious sunshine bringing in the crowds to enjoy quality live performances from four very different acts. New Alternatives... Full Story »
16:11 - 16 July 2009
Enter Shikari Members: Rou Reynolds, Rory Clewlow, Chris Batten and Rob Rolfe Genre: Alternative - metal/hardcore/dance and anything in between From: St Albans Background: Formed in 2003 and started out playing at the Pioneer and The Horn and soon buil... Full Story »
16:10 - 16 July 2009
The Pocket Gods Members: Matt and Claire Lee and Annalise Moeke Genre: Punk-pop From: St Albans Musical Influences: Husband and wife team Matt and Claire describe their sound as a blend between The Beatles and The Ramones Background: The band was first di... Full Story »
16:10 - 16 July 2009
Lakeside Members: Michael Lawrence (aka Ice Player) and Chris Starr (Kristal) Genre: RnB/Urban/Grime From: St Albans Background: The pair met as students at Francis Bacon School and have been working together ever since and play gigs up and down the count... Full Story »
16:09 - 16 July 2009
Silver Sided Members: James Peacock, Richard Davis, Matt Gabriel and Mark Shea From: Harpenden Genre: Rock Musical influences: Blink 182, Sum 41, Green Day, Angels and Airwaves, Guns n Roses
Background: Formed over the internet in 2006 and made it to the... Full Story »
16:09 - 16 July 2009
Saving Aimee Members: James Larner, Luke Quinn, Sean Lemon, Tom Cahill, Satoshi Ishilda Genre: New wave pop-punk From: St Albans/North London Musical Influences: Blink 182 and the Killers Background: James and Luke are former St Columba s College pupils... Full Story »