Information
- Members:
- Rich Markie - Bass / Vocals
Tel West- Guitar / Vocals
Elder (John) Sharpe - Drums / Vocals - Genre:
- Rock / Punk Covers
- Hometown:
- Northamptonshire
- Record Label:
- Dobby Records
Events
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- Bad Dobby @ The George
The George
Friday, November 13 at 9:00pm - NYE @ Rushden & Diamonds with ...
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club
Thursday, December 31 at 7:30pm
Photos
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Bad Dobby Biog
All three of us started playing together as part of the Pink Floyd tribute act Time to Breathe. We left to continue something different a covers band that threw the fun back into live music... Ironically we're now performing back in Time to Breathe and Bad Dobby.
We started getting stuff together in March '07 around that time Rich had to start learning the bass as that was the only thing left to play!
So with a few song ideas and now the completing bass player - Bad Dobby started practicing, funnily enough while visiting Time to Breathe at their first gig without us we managed to secure our first gig so with a target in sight of July, we set about cramming every song we could into as many practices as we could.
Now that's history we are steadily learning around 4 songs a month and our repertoire is growing steadily.
BAD DOBBY ARE:
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Richard Markie
Rich, who is actually a drummer, has been playing bass now since around Jan '07 & drums for 17 years, Playing with some varied groups from orchestra's and big bands to alt rock. "It seemed a logical step to take, plus the fact John had already taken the drum throne, so it was kind of learn it or lose it!.
I've heard it said that the bass is one of the easiest intruments to play but one of the most difficult to master, that is very true.
As for inspiration, at the moment I am just taking in as much as I can that involves the bass, learning as much as possible."
Rich uses a Squire Vintage Modified Precison bass, a Harley Benton bass, Ashdown EB EVO II amp and Line 6 Bass POD XT Live for effects.
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John Sharpe
John started out on his musical journey in brass bands and later marching bands playing cornet and trumpet not drums. John has played the Royal Festival Hall and Royal Albert Hall in London and also the NEC Birmingham. Then came the drums playing with bands from the Northants area. Most recently John returned from a lay off and joined Time to Breathe on a helping basis but stayed for over a year working with a great team of people. Next Bad Dobby.
John plays Pearl Masters RetroSpec drums in a fantastic Abalone finish, Zildjian and Sabian cymbals.
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Terry West
Self taught, Terry has been playing guitar since the age of 16 and has played in bands such as Laid To Waste and Adversary, mostly heavy rock, since he was about 18. He was then invited to join Wilfred Hyde White, a classic rock band and quickly gelled with the existing band members, who included John. The band progressed and changed through the years, becoming Area 51 and then Chaos Theory, playing such prestigious venues as Leicester City FC and Blenheim Palace.
Previous to playing the guitar, Terry played the keyboards as a hobby, achieving Grade 5 on the electronic organ and a gold medal from Technics Music Academy.
From a young age, Terry sung in choirs and shows in fantastic venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Kings College - Cambridge, Bath Abbey, Bristol Cathedral, Wells Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral and theatres such as the McKinley.
Terry uses Fender, Ibanez & Gibson guitars, Marshall amps and a Line 6 POD XT Live for effects.
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Bad Dobby News
Live and Direct... December 31
It's been a while coming but Bad Dobby are pleased to announce that Elder has now joined us in taking instruments direct.
He's done away with his acoustic kit in favour of a Roland digital set.
This means that we now have no backline and no acoustic instruments (apart from a guitar) on stage.
What it means to you... well, we should be able to play exactly the same at any venue and at any level... plus the fact that we have a digital drum kit and no backline means we can fit in where other bands can't!
Check out our next gig to see the result of this change, hopefully you'll like it as much as us.
BD
Sunnyside back! December 31
So as you will see from the gigs page we'll be there on the 18th September 09.
Christmas Residency November 8
Saturday 12th December
Friday 18th December,
Saturday 19th December
Free Shipping from 16th - 19th July December 31
Take advantage of this offer now and get yourselves over to the TShirt page and Dobbify yourself for the next gig...
Remember we want to see you in your Dobby shirt - take a photo of yourself and send it in to us. We'll even stick it on the site.
Drumfest 2009 December 7
We took time out to speak to Roland about the possibilities of expanding our ever growing direct sound by purchasing a Roland TD-20 drum kit, this means at last we'd be able to turn Elder down while he plays....! Of course Rich and Tel had to have a go to "test" them out.
The Windmill November 7
I think we took The Windmill by surprise as the first set would have challenged the energiser bunny to get them going – but in true Dobby style we got them up and dancing and by the end the whole dance-floor was full.
Big thanks to the “Girls who are going to see Green Day” they were recommended to come and see us by other Dobby fans. They thoroughly enjoyed the night and left some cracking feedback for us.
Guitarfest 2009 November 7
This weekends starts with an axe wielding scream as Guitarfest 2009 kicks off at the NIA in Birmingham.
Terry & Rich signed up straight away to get their fill of new kit and some famous faces...
After a VERY VERY late night on the Friday in Derby it was crack of the sparrows as far as we were concerned and we hot footed it down to Brum for about mid-day.
We made good time and managed to find a space (that turned out to be easier than actually getting in!)
We eventually made it in and made our way around the event - it was a little smaller than first imagined, but still we took the time to check out the wealth of guitars and basses on display and made many promises about lottery wins and next purchases...
After making our way around the show - we had a look in the live music area.
A whole host of people were playing that day - so we took a little time out to listen to some of the guys... While we were there we managed to catch The Stone Gods performing some of their tracks from the new album "Silver Spoons & Broken Bones" unfortunately their drummer was
unable to make the event so instead of pull out they performed a rip roaring acoustic set.
Jennifer Batten was next - someone that if you passed in the street you wouldn't think could set the neck alight like she can... with a whole host of wizardry strapped and glued to her guitar she carries a whole set of songs on her own - only backed by video and backing track. Jennifer will be mostly known as Michael Jackson's guitarist for most live tours starting with "Bad".
Next up and our last of the day was Glenn Hughes ex voice of Deep Purple and astonishing to see him stretch that voice live...!
Derby Delight October 7
Luckily enough the traffic gods were on our side and we were only kept a short while on the A14.
We made it to Derby in good time - still cutting it very fine for the start of the event, so we were hurridly trying to set up the kit for the start of the party.
It was a bond themed charity night so hopefully they'll be some shakin and stirring going on later when we get going. As soon as the meal and fund raising had finished we were go! We started the intro going and waited for the ever prominent Dobby countdown.. Then we were off, it took to the first verse of the first song and they were up... the dancefloor was steadily getting busier and busier with every note.
So we kept it going, no slow songs for us tonight it was straight through most of our dancy stuff.
Of course we left some of the
more energetic stuff to the end.
It was a great night though and we've received nothing but good feedback from the guys that had us.
Thanks again for the lunch we had, it was just what we needed before and after a gig.
What a Weekend...! June 7
Video was taken (thanks Craig) so you'll shortly see this online - keep checking our YouTube channel.
Photos we've noticed have already been uploaded to our Facebook Page.
If you were at Walk In The Park and you've taken some photos or video - you can either upload them to Facebook on our Fan Page or you can send them to us via email.
We met up with the band Anyone Out There a great bunch of lads who have only been going for around 6 mnths. We especially liked the banners their fans had brought with them!
After Sat daytime in Northampton and after Terry and Rich had finished doing some shameless plugging of Bad Dobby around Wootton Recreational ground it was a mad dash to get over to Irthlingborough for Elders Birthday party. Bad Dobby were of course playing and kindly supported (shameless plug time!) with a disco from Blue Star Productions. I'm sure if you look carefully at the Pictures page you'll find some pictures from the night.
Sunday saw us over at Wellingborough for Party In The Park. Starting at 15:25 for ½ hr.
Although most of us woke up thinking the day was about to be ruined by the weather (big grey cloud and rain), as soon as we got to Croyland Park the Sun shone and the temperature soared!.
Just before we were about to start, Elder had a lovely surprise when Ian & Rachael from Connect FM announced his Birthday and got the entirety of Croyland park singing Happy Birthday! Being the shy boy he is - he couldn't run away quick enough to get back behind his drums, pictures again will be on the gallery page shortly.
All in all we've had a great weekend. Thanks to everyone that came to both events to support us - you're always welcome and we hope to see you and all your friends again.
A big Happy Birthday to Elder as well for yesterday - here's hoping you had a great day.
BD
Gonna get ourselves.... December 31
Its the 9th annual free live music event at Croyland Park, Party In The Park will be running on Sunday 5th July 2009.
Croyland Park will open its gates at 12noon on Sunday for wall to wall live music.
Don't forget to get down to Croyland Park early to secure your place by the stage for what promises to be a truly unforgettable free day's entertainment for all the family.
YouTube Video Box
Bad Dobby covering Green Day - American Idiot
Bad Dobby - One Day Like This, Elbow cover
Bad Dobby cover Blurs Song 2
Bad Dobby cover Blink 182, All the Small Things
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We'll see you on the 8th May for some more Dobby style entertainment...
We'll be bringing the new year in Dobby style and hope as many people as possible can join us to see in 2009...
