Calamity Strikes Norfolk Band's Bid For GlorySharps' drummer's accident scuppers preparations for semi finals of Live & Unsigned 2010
By: Alison Haynes But now the Sharps face an even bigger challenge: with just days to go till the semi final, on May 2 at the Beck Theatre, Hayes, London, drummer Sam Evans has damaged his right arm in a mountain biking accident. Doctors say he won't be able to use it for weeks. "It's a disaster," admits Sharps guitarist Darby Dorras. "We really feel we have a chance. Obviously we're pleased that Sam hasn't hurt himself worse than he did, but we can't help feeling gutted." Despite the setback, the Sharps are determined to go on with their bid for glory. "We have two choices," says Darby. "We can see if Sam can manage to drum one-handed on May 2. It's a possibility but it's not likely. For one thing, he'd have to do it left-handed (and he's right-handed) "The other alternative is to change the line up. That would involve Kieran Morgan, who normally plays guitar, taking over as drummer. Then we'd get a stand-in to take over Kieran's guitar part." The stakes are high so the Sharps have to get the decision right. Some of the biggest names in the industry will be judging the semi final stage of the competition. This years judges include Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale, Urban DJ, Presenter and Radio 1’s Ras Kwame, BBC Introducing’ The Sharps will make their choice just before the semi final on May 2. Meanwhile, Guy Porteous, from Aylsham, has been drafted in as 'the fifth Sharp' and will be playing guitar, should he be needed. He's currently working on the band's playlist with Kieran in Southampton. "Guy is a great musician and he knows our music, but it's a tall order for him," says Darby. "We really appreciate his helping us out. "We also need as much support as we can get at the show on May 2 – if you can get there, please come along!" Chris Grayston, Events Director of Live & Unsigned says: “It's tough for the guys – especially Sam – but the show must go on, so good for them! The competition is all about originality, live ability and credibility and there’s over £75,000 in prizes up for grabs this year." For more information and tickets for Live & Unsigned go to the www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com You can listen to the Sharps' original songs at www.myspace.com/ They are: Darby Dorras, from Thurgaton, on guitar and vocals, drummer Sam Evans, from Felmingham, and twins Callum Morgan, bass and vocals, and Kieran Morgan, lead guitar and vocals, from Colby. All four boys are currently at University or on gap years. Guy Porteous, the 'fifth Sharp', would play guitar. Like the original four Sharps he went to Aylsham High School and Paston Sixth Form College. He's now at Solent University. The Sharps music is a combo of rock, Brit pop and prog, with a dash of funk, and they mix grunge guitar riffs with driving rhythms and close harmonies. Their crowd-pleasing live act is full of energy and dynamism. Live and Unsigned is the biggest original music competition in the UK for unsigned bands and artists. Attracting over 30,000 entries in the past three years, it has set itself apart from its predecessors by offering and promoting originality. It’s now established as the definitive music competition for original acts and it’s open to all genres of music from Heavy Rock to Rap. The value of this year's pool of prizes amounts to over £75,000. # # # The Publicity Works offers PR and marketing services in both consumer and B2B markets. Founded in 1990, our specialist team has extensive knowledge and experience of online, traditional and social media. Find out more at www.publicityworks.biz End
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