GuilFest 2006. The 3 Day Guildford Music Festival on 14th, 15th and 16th July 2006

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Artist: Lanky Music
Genre: Rock
Performing: 17th July 2005 /The Andertons LiveClub Stage
Website Address: [www.lankymusic.co.uk]
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Chris Howard started out in a four piece back in 2000 under the name of Epic. Female fronted and an average age of 1, Epic went on to play about 30 gigs across the south gaining high regard among local radio and local promoters. Unfortunately, university was a priority at that time for many of the band members and Epic dissolved.

Two original members of Epic (Chris Howard & Owen Martin) formed various new acts trying to find the spark that Epic held. It took three years for that spark to appear and Sonic Ep was born.

Sonic Ep were regarded as “probably the most talented & original band ever to support us” (Simon Griffiths - Days of Worth). Gig experience includes supporting Mohair, Days of Worth, Hundred Reasons, InMe and many other top class local acts. Juggling university and gigs was always a problem however. Totalling 29 gigs in 18 months and having an average crowd support of over 100, Sonic Ep were waiting for that opportunity to give up university and start a real music career.

Unfortunately, Sonic EP split and the spark that went with it started to dissolve. However, September 2004 saw the birth of Lanky Music. Fronted by Chris Howard, Lanky Music was originally a project to create a production portfolio for Chris to become a studio producer in and around London . Chris had written/ recorded/ produced and performed all his own demos and thought it such a waste not to perform these tracks live. So, teaming up with Owen Martin & Alex Sinclair once again, the Lanky Music brand has now become a bright spark in Berkshire ’s music history currently under the name Chris Howard

With plenty of solo gigs lined up including Guilfest and plenty of universities, whether in a full band, acoustic or the ever popular ‘Electro-solo’ – every gig is a true event!

What People Say

“If I was to sum up this demo CD as mainstream this should not be taken as an insult or read as a negative point, these guys simply know how to write some amazing songs. I confess their CD has been in my car since it arrived on my doorstep, usually on repeat until I have learnt at least the chorus. It has become my "driving to work music" something that will help me through the frustrating early morning traffic and make everything seem brighter and the drive a little easier.”

Josaka.com

“If we ever get the chance to cross paths again, this band will be on our support for sure”

Days of Worth Live Events manager