Some boys want to be cowboys. Others want to be spacemen.
yet more want to be rock stars. Most boys eventually grow up.
Some never do......
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"Having been on an endless live odyssey since their conception Anastasia have polished their folk influenced rock until you can see your face in it.." Axiom Centre, Cheltenham, UK. Gig guide.
A tight hardworking and touring indie guitar/lyric driven outfit who have notched up over six hundred live appearances in their career. Venues up and down the country include :London's Marquee. Mean Fiddler. Laurel Tree, Carnden. Cheltenham's Axiom Centre. Attic and Town Hall, .Manchester Boardwalk. Oxford Dolly, Bristol.s Fleece, Gloucester Guildhall, plus the occasional aircraft hanger sized gig! Many festival appearances include, Cheltenham fringe, Brecon Jazz and the Greenbelt Festival.
The band have played live acoustic. and full sessions for the BBC, independent radio and TV.
Winners of the Sevemsound Radio Battle of the Bands, which took them to London's Earls Court where they were runners up. ANASTASIA were also selected from an entry of over 4,500 for the "UK Showcase of music".
Distribution through Firewall Records has seen their music sold throughout the world - there is even a fan club in Queensland.Australia!
The "Blue Sky" album is now licensed and distributed in the USA.
All tracks from "Blue Sky" have been licensed by MTV in the USA for television broadcast in Europe,
Asia and the USA. Also another TV project being shown worldwide will feature ANASTASIA material.
"The power of the guitar, combined with the way they write songs, combined with the lead singers voice and confidence -This UK band is one of the best I've heard. Period." . … Mi2n Music Dish, USA
"A tight-sounding, guitar-driven Brit band, lyrically comprehensive and well-knit. It's no wonder Anastasia are making a name for themselves across the UK and around the world." … Score Rocks, USA
"Tight and powerful, Anastasia combine soft rock vocals with a guitar-heavy indie sound. This is true indie at its best." …. This is Local London,UK
"This is such a great CD!!!! ….. There is so much good stuff on here!! " …. Live Magazine, USA/UK
"Well constructed. punchy material. that catches you unawares with its memorable hooks. l expect to hear their name a lot more in the future" .... John Harris, Demo Dector , Sound on Sound, UK
"A cross between David Bowie and John Lydon." …. Melody Maker, UK What a combination!
"A wonderful tonic. Anastasia are a breath of fresh air. Top stuff ! … Music Industry Connections, UK
"Quite an experience to see Jay leaping across the stage like a kangaroo on speed." …. Kevin Willis, Lighting
"Working with Anastasia, who needs a proper job! " The Crew
Anastasia is simply Anastasia
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Bill: vocals, guitar, harmonica Jay: bass, vocals + Nigel: drums
Ben: lead guitar Steve: mandolin, guitar
Madrigal Music,
Guy Hall, Awre, Gloucestershire, GL14 1EL, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1594 510512 / 07850 440321
Fax : +44 (0)1594 510512
e-mail : artists@madrigalmusic.co.uk
Text : 07850 440321
