 The Zone is: Vocals/Guitar - Dave Browett Bass/Vocals - John Cunnison Drums - Rob Hayter The Zone are a 3-piece playing original rock songs with a rock-blues feel and heavy riffs. They are seasoned musicians and their sound borrows from across the spectrum of time and genre always containing an additional twist (or two). This year is an exciting one for the band as they are associated with the Reputation promotion label. With regular plays of their songs on a three-times a week live internet radio show (with world-wide listening figures of over 100,000) and their recent EP release THE TIME WE HAVE it looks like a busy time with gigs planned for June-July and new material ready for recording. The Zone's profile on Reputation Background The band was formed in 2006 by Guitarist/vocalist Dave Browett and Bassist/vocalist John Cunnison. Both had played in a variety of bands in the 80’s, and 90’s and with their first drummer Simon Reay-Jones recruited at the end of 2006 they played at venues in and around London in 2007, including the Dublin Castle. Later in 2007 drummer Keith Nicholls joined the band and this line-up was to last until the end of 2009. The band recorded their first album “All of These things” and played a variety of venues including The Ben Sherman Live club stage at Guilfest 2009. In April 2011 they recruited drummer Rob Hayter, formerly of Surrey band, The Sanctions, to replace Jon Parry, and the band are ready once again to play their original style of alternative rock to entertain audiences throughout the Home Counties and beyond... Influences Their influences include Classic Rock bands - Rush, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Nirvana, Hawkwind, UFO, U2, Pink Floyd, Cream, The Jam. They also like to do more than straight 4/4 - if you listen to their songs you will hear 3/4, 6/8, 7/8 and more!!! Quotes “The first thing I noticed about this music was the guitar skills. It’s solid. And you can hear everything from gentle Italian inspired riffs combined with an acoustic guitar (Pleased To Be Here). To the total opposite, and what has proved to be the typical sound of The Zone; a steady rhythm with some energetic guitar riffs in ‘Which Path’, ‘The Time We Have’ and ‘Years Gone By’ – a track that also have a brilliant guitar solo". - Eira @ Acuvi Review "The Zone's music combines catchy hooks with a penchant for challenging rhythms and riffola but manages to sound 'alternative' rather than a 'prog' at all times. Dave Browett's guitar playing is bold and uncompromising and is supported respectfully by John Cunnison and Keith Nicholls' Jimi Hendrix Experience-like rhythm section. - Toby Burton @ Rock Til You Drop "The Zone have the material to leave you feeling satisfied Great guitar hooks and rhythm too We love to listen to The Zone in the office here at The NerveCast Show gives us a positive buzz and sets us up for the day We are sure the Zone are here to stay " - John @ Nerve Cast Radio Show  |
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