ARTIST/BAND: Ajanta BASED IN: Roundhay / Rothwell BAND MEMBERS: Edward Harrington - Lead guitar, lead vocals Alex Greaves - Lead bass, vocals, keyboards Robert Harrington - Drums & percussion, blues harp BEEN GOING SINCE: Summer 2001 BIOGRAPHY: The band made their first public performance in 2003... Since then, much has changed... including the band name, from Shearwater to Ajanta... Ajanta recorded their first demo in 2005 and look to continue writing and performing their own original material and wish to begin performing outside of Yorkshire... and get their music heard by as many people as possible... STYLE OF MUSIC: Ajanta write a perform a spectacular blend of blues rock with experimental, psychadelic, progressive edges... INFLUENCES: Focus, Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Queen, Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, Yes, Radiohead, John Mayall, T Bone Walker, John Lee Hooker, Santana, Saul Williams, Steve Vai, Genesis, Steely Dan, Cpt. Beefheart's Magic Band, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Rufus Wainwright, Chicago BEST MOMENT SO FAR: Support for Captain Beefheart's Magic Band OTHER INFO: Visit the website more details. |