They describe their music as a `kind of dancy-funky-indie guitar groove influence`. I have an other word for it. MAGIC!
A pure E number overdose of a band. Red Ash and the Love Commandos are the foxiest thing since Robin Hood [Walt Disney version].
Who are you?
Captain Ash from Red Ash and the Love Commandos
How would you describe your music?
Indierock mixed with good old traditional pop enhanced by steeling ideas from from every available source.
What are your releases so far?
‘Coming Out’ CD album, various compilation CD from various around the world and many the very fine 25 Records.
Can you give us a short history of Red Ash and the Love Commandos?
Red Ash and the Love Commandos is an on going project which has had various line ups over the years. Styles and changes come and go but the beat goes on!
What’s the success story so far?
Red Ash and the Love Commandos featured on a charity album ‘By any means necessary’ which featured artists such as Suede, Chumbawamba, The Shamen, Bjork and Jamiroquai.
Have you played any important gigs?
Red Ash and the Love Commandos used to play two or three times a week, so far this year we have played twice, both on 25 Records promo nights. We provided the music for a light sculpture and video instillation during December 1998 in Bournemouth, England. Our music has been played on radio from America to Australia
What do you consider the high point of your career?
Two slabs of vinyl known as ‘By any means necessary’.
What do you think about the current UK music scene and do you think you will change its face?
Better than it has been, who knows, will the UK music scene change me?
Which bands influence your sound?
Ian Dury, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, KLF, early Prince, Tori, Steps.
What’s your fave record of all time and why did you choose it?
Teenage Kicks by the Undertones, because it’s got energy and innocence and is just ace.
What are your plans for the future?
Give in to requests from various DJ’s to record a new album.
Strange but true: we...
would be lost without our
computer
sampler
beer
and of course
the audience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!