Pressure
started out life as a standard four-piece band, playing gigs in off
the track pubs to unsuspecting drinkers. They recorded two CD’s,
Debut demo “Stop and Stare” and the “Clubland” EP.
Ben Liverman
founder and songwriter of the band, fought his way through the
frustration of part time musicians, not sharing the same
determination and drive as himself. Ben said “It was a
nightmare at times, just as you were getting more gigs and songs
together a bass player would quit, or not even show for a gig.”
Undeterred,
Pressure eventually struck gold, when Ben met an old school friend,
Saxophonist, Rebecca Coxon. Having just lost their long-term lead
guitarist, the timing could not have been better to offer the
position to Rebecca.
Regrouped
and reorganised, Pressure began to develop the sax, into the lead
instrument of the band, creating the unique sound of Sax Rock.
Replacing the tired old formula, with a new fusion of prog/rock/sax/punk/melodic/energetic
mixture.
Pressure has
always clearly communicated their emotions and ideas, through
exciting & challenging lyrics. The songs vary in content from
the wit of “Abducted Today” to the burning ambition expressed in
“Death or Glory”. For a charity gig in aid of the Beslan
Families, Pressure wrote and performed the chilling “Holocaust
Day”, a stark reminder of remembrance.
Pressure’s
endeavour was rewarded with their Debut Album, “In the Red”
recorded by top producer Al Scott. Aptly titled “In the Red” due
to the growing cost of its release. The album launch was
helped along, when Pressure won 1st place, at a battle of the bands
competition in London, netting £2000 prize money. Pressure
made the most of the recording and got onto the Levellers
“Beautiful Days Festival”. Which led to more prestigious
gigs around the country, including gigs at the world famous Cavern
club, in Liverpool.
Now with a
distinct sound and a stable line up, Pressure continues to produce
and perform new material, to an increasingly wide audience.Instrumentation
Ben
Liverman - Guitar & Lead Vox
Rebecca
Liverman - Sax & Backing Vox
Rob Hales -
Bass & Backing Vox
Jonathan
Smith - Drums & Backing Vox
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February 2006
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