LAF

Rank #7 Derby, UK Indie / Power Pop / Indiepop

About

Members: Phil Matthews - Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Alastair Boden - vocals, Andy Dobson - Bass Guitar, Rachel McCullough - Harmony Vocals

Sounds Like: The Beatles, Love, Stackridge, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull

Label: Jupiters Moon

Bio: LaF is a four-piece band based in Derby, England, consisting of Phil Matthews (guitar, keyboards, percussion), Alastair Boden (vocals), Andy Dobson (bass guitar) and Rachel McCullough (harmony vocals).

The early years

LaF was formed in the mid-1980s by Phil Matthews and Alastair Boden. Phil and... See Full Bio

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: Another cracking Dodgy Strawberry night at th Victoria Inn tonight!

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“I liked the lyrics of most of the tracks. I have a penchant for what I would call 'clever' or thoughtful lyrics. Music is excellent all round inc bass, lead and keyboards. Vocals at times reminded me a little of Dave Lawson esp on 'The Philosopher' Favourites were definitely 'Walk in the sun' 'L'Autobus' 'Sweet Surrender' 'Save us from the knowing Eyes'- I loved the opening line sums up how I feel sometimes. 'Mystery Train' and 'Mothers Prayer' But having said that I enjoy(ed) them all and they are all on my playlist Thanks Phil and the rest of the band you have a convert - hopefully may get to see you live one day”

— Steve Eyre, Zorgansgal

“'Nostalgia' .. its neat and tidy and quite simply a great song that loads of us want to hear..Keep those tunes comin with your own inevitable trademark ”

— John, Motown- Everlasting Love

“It is hard not to get hooked on this groups great melodies and lyrics that they have produced in some of their songs. I have enjoyed the selection of songs on the "Random Play All" CD very much more especially the songs, A WALK IN THE SUN, L'AUTOBUS, SAVE US FROM THE KNOWING EYES AND CHASING SHADOWS. ”

— Dakota Williams, The Brick Wall

“The LAF have their influences firmly in the classic late 60’s/early 70’s rock and that is no bad thing at all. “Running Out Of Time,” has a great little organ/synth line throughout, sounding very much like “Whiter Shade Of Pale,” and other great songs of the time. The drums keep a solid beat while the guitars are drenched in effects and lower in the mix to just keep another rhythm ticking over. The guitars do come into their own during the solo, throwing on some Hendrix-esque overdrive and riffing with great competency. The vocalist has the hint of Cave about him but likes to extend the note, making this more dreamy than Cave. ”

— Screamlite, Screamlite Records

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LAF Newsletter 2
May 6, 2010
LAF-Newsletter Issue 2, Spring 2010 This is the second in a series of newsle... [more]

Home thoughts from erm home
Aug 19, 2009
A friend of mine once said to me that if all you had to do to be in a band was s... [more]

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The Book Cafe
Derby, UK | 8:00pm
The Book Cafe
Derby, UK
Sat Jan 05 8:00pm
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Dec 14

Bar Hox
Derby, UK | 8:00pm
Bar Hox
Derby, UK
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 8

The Bookcafe
Derby, UK | 11:30am
The Bookcafe
Derby, UK
Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:30am
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2012
Dec 8

Winter Festival
Derby, UK | 9:35am
Winter Festival
Derby, UK
Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:35am
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2012
Dec 1

Star and Garter
Burton Upon Trent, UK | 8:00pm
Star and Garter
Burton Upon Trent, UK
Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:00pm
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Judy Shire
Psyched Out Is Great British music. love it. Love, Judy Shire xx
Carlos Wilde
Enjoyed listening to you. Solid sound and cool vocal work. Successful and Healthy 2013
BINETTI
I'm listening again your nice songs and liked you! I hope my songs will tickle your ears today. Happy new year. Jean-Chris from Paris
Mary Dunham King
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TJ Clark
Learning To Let Go will be aired on TJ’s Muse Bridge 9-23-12 show starts at 10 pm GMT, 2 pm PST, 5 pm EST on Muse Boat Radio , Join us in the Chatroom http://tiny...