not THE CHURCH...but damn close
A DUO WITH A UNIQUE CATCHY SONIC FULL BAND SOUND
With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and some haze-inducing drugs, a kind of sublime, relaxed psychedelia can be the happy result when you see Auckland's not The Church...but damn close, perform 'Live' in concert. not The Church...but damn close are a Duo that deliver a unique psychedelic and Sonic full band sound, performing songs from Australian Psychedelic icons 'THE CHURCH'.
If you don't know much about 'THE CHURCH' or their music, you may remember 'Under The Milky Way' ? or perhaps 'The Unguarded Moment' ?
They are an iconic and incredibly melodic two guitar band with such a melodic original sound.
Even if you havent heard their music (but you love Alternative physchedelic Guitar Rock) then we're damn sure you'll love how we do this.
Originally formed back in 2011 as a Solo Act by Auckland based Musician and former 'MOCKERS' Guitarist - Paul Lightfoot, 'not The Church..but damn close' now also includes Tauranga based 'Multi-instrumentalist / Singer and former 'Picture This' Drummer - Steve Laffan.We create and Produce our own authentic and complex Backing Tracks (Real Drums / Bass Guitar) for our 'live' performances. This is backed up with 'LIVE' electric Guitars / acoustic guitar and Vocals. This produces a very Sonic and full band sound.
Auckland’s Radio 95bfm Gig Guide said; “If you’ve never got the chance to see ‘THE CHURCH’ ‘Live’ in concert, then 'not The Church..but damn close' are the next best thing. They do it so well”.But, receiving this very positive feedback below from a founding band member from
'The Church', well what more could we possibly ask for?
"Your version of my song 'Peak To Peak' is fantastic, you can be very proud of this". I also really like your version of 'I Don't Know How, I Don't Know Why', it's one of my favorites. Well done.". - Peter Koppes, Lead Guitarist,
'THE CHURCH'
Come and check us out for yourselves, we'd love to see you.
Upcoming Live Gigs in 2024
Friday April 19 2024
Cupid Bar
Point Chevalier, Auckland
with special guests
Pure
late show from 9.00pm
Friday June 14 2024
Caffi Isa
Mynydd Isa, Mold
North Wales, UK
Doors open from 7pm
Band on stage 8.30pm
Friday June 21 2024
Paraoa Brewing Co
Whangaparaoa, Auckland
plus Special Guests
Doors open from 7pm
Band on stage 8.45pm
Watch some of our 'Live' Show at Smash Palace, Gisborne, Sunday 19 November 2023 on Youtube
Contact us for gigs!
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