gafoodlodging - the beginning
"The founder of Gasfoodlodging, Dave Griffiths, began his musical career playing within cover bands before moving on to promote his own original material. After playing the open acoustic mic night circuit extensively he subsequently decided to form a band and Gasfoodlodging were the result.
There have been various band personnel since their formation as interest has arisen from many quarters.
"At the end of the day I'm grateful that musicians have wanted to get involved" says Dave.
"What is obviously important to me is that the band keeps going and the original music I'm writing is continually recorded and placed out there for people to listen to. The days of overnight success stories are long gone within music, it can take years for a band to achieve even moderate success and there's obviously no guarantee of that happening either! But one thing is for sure, if you fail to keep proactive and don't make the effort you definitely won't attract people to your music".
* Since the Summer of 2018, the regular line up for Gasfoodlodging has included Mike Fleming on Bass and Michael D. Coleman on Drums. Both highly experienced and talented musicians who have been involved in a wide range of musical projects during their respective careers.
The musical spectrum of influence within Gasfoodlodging includes Chuck Prophet, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, Jesus & The Mary Chain, Dan Stuart, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Clash, Pete Doherty, etc. Dave was invited on stage recently to join his Guitar playing hero, Chuck Prophet from San Francisco as their tour came into Birmingham here in the UK. Dave said of the event "Well, there are good guitarists and singer/songwriters around these days but then there are the likes of Chuck Prophet, a guy in a totally different league in my opinion. He continues to be a big inspiration within guitar playing and songwriting".
Dave recently ventured into the world of music journalism too and has completed 3 interviews so far with another of his musical heroes, Dan Stuart, who was formerly the lead singer and songwriter of American Alt/Country pioneers 'Green on Red' (for whom Chuck Prophet was the guitarist and a co-songwriter).
Both interviews were submitted, accepted and published on the internet's biggest Americana website "No Depression". Dave said of his journalism exploits, "I don't think I'll be a Carl Bernstein or Bob Woodward anytime soon! But they've been fun to do..haha!".
For further information and updated news on Gasfoodlodging, please check the blog section and gig section on this website and their official Facebook page.
There have been various band personnel since their formation as interest has arisen from many quarters.
"At the end of the day I'm grateful that musicians have wanted to get involved" says Dave.
"What is obviously important to me is that the band keeps going and the original music I'm writing is continually recorded and placed out there for people to listen to. The days of overnight success stories are long gone within music, it can take years for a band to achieve even moderate success and there's obviously no guarantee of that happening either! But one thing is for sure, if you fail to keep proactive and don't make the effort you definitely won't attract people to your music".
* Since the Summer of 2018, the regular line up for Gasfoodlodging has included Mike Fleming on Bass and Michael D. Coleman on Drums. Both highly experienced and talented musicians who have been involved in a wide range of musical projects during their respective careers.
The musical spectrum of influence within Gasfoodlodging includes Chuck Prophet, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, Jesus & The Mary Chain, Dan Stuart, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Clash, Pete Doherty, etc. Dave was invited on stage recently to join his Guitar playing hero, Chuck Prophet from San Francisco as their tour came into Birmingham here in the UK. Dave said of the event "Well, there are good guitarists and singer/songwriters around these days but then there are the likes of Chuck Prophet, a guy in a totally different league in my opinion. He continues to be a big inspiration within guitar playing and songwriting".
Dave recently ventured into the world of music journalism too and has completed 3 interviews so far with another of his musical heroes, Dan Stuart, who was formerly the lead singer and songwriter of American Alt/Country pioneers 'Green on Red' (for whom Chuck Prophet was the guitarist and a co-songwriter).
Both interviews were submitted, accepted and published on the internet's biggest Americana website "No Depression". Dave said of his journalism exploits, "I don't think I'll be a Carl Bernstein or Bob Woodward anytime soon! But they've been fun to do..haha!".
For further information and updated news on Gasfoodlodging, please check the blog section and gig section on this website and their official Facebook page.
