Ashford Power Punk Rock! 1997-2004

Once upon a time in the green and merry land of Ashford, Kent there was a band called Area 51. They ran for 7 years amassing a legion of fans and putting on energetic shows fusing hard rock and punk, it was quite a riot of energy and noise. 

Formed by Adam Ready & Chris Songhurst in the summer of '97 the band played many high profile venues in London such as Cairo Jaks, The Red Eye, HQ club and Ocean. Along the journey supporting signed bands Snug, Fungus, Captain Everything, Not Katies & Kubrick. The band played a mini German tour in Sept '01. 

Over the years the band released 8 e.ps the last on Zebra 3 Records and also featured on a few comp's with some tracks receiving airplay on digital station The Storm, Lark FM, Active FM & Greenbelt FM. Thanks to everyone who has supported the band over all the years......You know who you are! 

Band:
Adam Ready // guitar, vox
Chris Songhurst // drums
Bid // lead guitars, backin
Matt Verrell // bass, backin

Founding members:
Paul Godden // lead guitar, Graeme Ford // bass

Other members: Neil Turner, Adam Lancaster, Michael Silvester // all on bass


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Ashford Power Punk Rock! 1997-2004

Once upon a time in the green and merry land of Ashford, Kent there was a band called Area 51. They ran for 7 years amassing a legion of fans and putting on energetic shows fusing hard rock and punk, it was quite a riot of energy and noise. 

Formed by Adam Ready & Chris Songhurst in the summer of '97 the band played many high profile venues in London such as Cairo Jaks, The Red Eye, HQ club and Ocean. Along the journey supporting signed bands Snug, Fungus, Captain Everything, Not Katies & Kubrick. The band played a mini German tour in Sept '01. 

Over the years the band released 8 eps, the last on Zebra 3 Records and also featured on a few comp's with some tracks receiving airplay on digital station The Storm, Lark FM, Active FM & Greenbelt FM. Thanks to everyone who has supported the band over all the years......You know who you are! 

Band:
Adam Ready // guitar, vox
Chris Songhurst // drums
Bid // lead guitars, backin
Matt Verrell // bass, backin

Founding members:
Paul Godden // lead guitar, Graeme Ford // bass

Other members: Neil Turner, Adam Lancaster, Michael Silvester // all on bass


Just Like Me

Teenage Punk Rock Star*

Featuring a fusion of several alternative stylistic touchstones, The Novels compositions combine songwriting aptitude with pop/rock's sharpest strains.

It all began early 2008 with a chance encounter between singer/songwriter Robert Harris and ex-Area 51 singer/guitarist Adam Ready. Although both from very different ends of the musical spectrum, it really was a case of opposites attract. The Novels have fused together all their individual influences and inspirations to let their musical intuition speak for itself. 

Their sound is a somewhat seamless blend of acoustic guitar layers & rich vocal harmonies. A warm Hammond, smooth key pads and synth waves gel the middle range. The rolling bass and tight drumming keep the music focused, while electric guitar leads refines the melodic edge to the music. 

Taking their unique live sound on the road the band gigged extensively through 2008, playing at some high profile London venues. In addition they have also received airplay on the BBC Radio Kent Introducing Show. 

The band ended a great first year by winning the Zebra Bar's Supreme Battle of the Bands Grand Final on 17/12/08, witnessed by a healthy crowd of 400+. 

The Novels split December 2009.

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