Band Rehersal Photoshoot Photo shoot

We had photos taken of the latest rehearsal session, to be used in some promotional material ahead of our busy summer of gigging. It was a bit weird at first but we soon forgot the photographer was there and got down to the business of rehearsing  He just kept snapping away and got some great photos that capture the mood of a Voltage rehearsal. 

Many thanks to Ted Dale for the photos. 

Voltage...and trees.

Me (Charlie) ; Sticks in hand!

Ethan (under all that hair)

Jack doing stand up vocals. 

Tom. Only four strings.

Iggy: With hair like that he can only be a rocker. 

September Rehersal

Today Voltage gathered at our house for another rehearsal. We practiced our new song- ‘Don’t Get Lippy With Me’. I really love our new song; I think that it might be our best yet. It’s got a crazy riff that gets inside your head, and the drums are very loud. I have been experimenting with some flashy fills, which I think are energetic and a lot of fun. There is still a bit of work to do on timing, but I am going to practice with a metronome before the next rehearsal to work out that problem.

Iggy and his Dad

Ethan on Rhythm Guitar- Mean and Moody!

Tom (bass) and Jack (vocals) Getting to Grips With the New Song

Me getting the beat

Here’s a video of our rehearsal. The sound on the video is shocking- it sounded much better in real life. Hope you enjoy. 

Voltage Jamming!

Last weekend we had another rehearsal where we rocked out. We spent the afternoon working on our new song- it went very well, and the best bit is that I get a singing part (well backing singer at least). Jack wrote the lyrics to the song, which are awesome and rocky, with a very catchy chorus that I can already hear our fans chanting. More on that soon…

Meanwhile I have applied to do my Grade 3 drums, and am waiting for a date. I am looking forward to this because I know I can pass, and I am itching to start grade 4. 

I drink blue juice from under the sink!

Jack managed to forget his microphone, so he ended up using my sisters Karaoke mic. Nice fetching pink mic mate.

Iggy concentrating as he demonstrates the new riff.

This is a shot clip of Voltage just jamming as we try to work out some new material. 

I hope you like it!

Rock on dudes!

Summer Rehearsal

Everybody’s off doing their own thing during the school summer holidays and this makes it difficult for the band to get together, but today we met up for a rehearsal. This was the first time the entire band has got together for ages.

Voltage Rocks!

We were working on some material for a new song. Iggy brought us a sick new riff he has been working out- it’s dark and mean. Tom worked out a base line, which sounds awesome, and now I have got to work out the drums while Jack writes the lyrics. The song’s got an edgy, fast rock feel to it- lots of energy and pace. One run though and everyone in the room were tapping their feet to it- even my granddad! We’re going to get together in four weeks to try to finish it, and hopefully we can nail it before the end of the summer.

Iggy showing us his new riff

It was really fun working on a new song. It felt exciting to be part of the band while we created something completely new, and it gives us something to focus on, especially as we haven’t got any more gigs booked at the moment.

The most important part of any rehearsal is the tea break

Rehearsals

 Here are some pictures from last Sunday’s rehearsal ahead of our big gig in the Birmingham Town Hall.

Here's me looking gorgeous on my drum kit

We're having a break between songs: Me, Ethan, Jack and Iggy. Tom couldn't make it to the rehearsal.

Iggy and Ethan wailin' on their guitars

Iggy's dad giving us some top advice.