Seven Days - Party & Function Band - Biography
Seven Days are a North West based four piece covers band that were formed in 2002, with musicians that have many years of experience from TV and radio, cruise ships, theatre work and clubland. Seven Days play all types of venues: corporate events, weddings, nightclubs, cabaret clubs, birthdays, Xmas parties, formal dances, pubs, and are available for bookings at venues nationwide.

They focus is on providing quality entertainment by playing the right kind of music for the environment they're in. They are as adept at playing to a large nightclub audience as they are to a small venue, and will work together with the customer to tailor the set to suit. 
 

GAV ALLEN - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Well I guess music has been in my family for generations. My first musical memory was learning the keyboard as a young boy. At school I joined a band who needed a bass player, so low and behold, I bought a bass and learned how to play it. Bass playing brought me together with Kev in 2000 and it was there that I decided that my passion lay in singing. After many different variations of the band we have arrived at the current line up which has come together so well. It�s a joy listening to the band playing whilst I watch the audience's reaction to each song. I just love entertaining and making sure that everyone enjoys the night no matter what age. Our repertoire is ever increasing the more competent we become. I have played with Seven Days now for 4 years and as a band I believe we are ready for bigger and better things.

KEV CREED - Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals

I was given my first guitar at the age of 5, and it was then that I became hooked, and wanted to know more and learn as much as I could about the instrument. I had lessons for about 3 years, from the age of approximately 10 to 13, and this gave me a sound understanding of what was achievable. Once I got into my first couple of bands from the age of 15, and stopped being a bedroom guitarist, my playing developed as I learnt how to play with other musicians, and how the band scenario actually worked. I played in a string of bands in the mid 80s/90s, playing soft rock and pop. The first of these was "The Call", a 4 piece, drums, bass/lead vocalist, keyboard and guitar. The second band, "Unchain The Light" (naff name but the band were cool) was drums, bass, keyboard and guitar/vocalist. The third band, "The Bridge" was a 4 piece drums, bass, guitar and vocalist setup. All the above worked in and around the North West of England, in pubs and clubs. This gave me an all round understanding of what was needed to be part of a successful working band. Seven Days and is without doubt the best project I have ever been involved in. My personal influences in my playing are:
Pete Townsend (The Who), Gary Moore (R'n'B Blues king/Thin Lizzy), Eric Clapton (Blind Faith, Cream, Derek and the Dominoes, and solo artist), Steve Rothery (Marillion), Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen, obviously!), Steve Lukather (Toto), among others. I am also inspired by the defining vocal influence and quality song writing of Crosby, Stills and Nash. All of these artists I love listening to and playing along with.

PETE CLARK - Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals

I played a number of instruments when I was younger, until I discovered the bass guitar. I started playing bass more out of necessity, as the band I played guitar in at school needed a bassist. I had always had a fascination about the bass, so I bought one and taught myself how to play it. My main influences at the time were bands like The Jam and Madness, then as I started to develop as a bassist, I started listening to artists and bands of varying musical styles like Level 42, Rush, Genesis, Chick Corea Elektric Band, and many more. I like to listen to as many styles of music as possible, as it's possible to learn a bit of something from everybody, and try to incorporate them into my style of bass playing. My influences over the years have been Bruce Foxton (The Jam), Mark King (Level 42), James Jamerson (Motown session player), a number of jazz bassists such as John Patitucci, Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, and a whole host of others. I am influenced not just by bassists, but by musicians as a whole. Being part of the band's "rhythm section", it's strange how much influence a drummer can have. I can honestly say that Marek (Seven Days' drummer) is one of the finest musicians I've had the pleasure to work with. I've played with bands regularly for over 20 years, and as well as playing with some great musicians, I have made a lot of close friends. I've done tours in Germany, TV and Radio work with Granada, Sky and the BBC. I joined Seven Days in April 2006, and immediately felt at home. All the band are striving for success, and we're all driven and hard working. We're always looking to reach "the next level". The love of playing is clear, and our individual enthusiasm rubs off on one another. I'm really looking forward to the future, as I believe there's plenty more to come from Seven Days, and that can only be good for me as a bassist too.

MAREK DORCIK - Drums

I started playing drums at the age of 13 after discovering the magic of this instrument. At the age of 14 I joined a school of music in Slovakia. I learned to play many different styles while studying jazz and classical music. I got my degree and diploma in music at the age of 20, and started to sail all around the world on German and English cruise ships as a member of jazz, dance and show bands. I moved to the UK in March 2006, and joined Seven Days at the beginning of December. My main influences have always been drummers, and I have especially been interested in listening to drummers who I feel bring that something a little different into music. Some of these are Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette and Jeff "Tain" Watts. Music as a whole plays a very important part in my life. Although trained in jazz and classical, I'm just interested in playing any kind of music as long as it's played well.
 

Below is the Review by Mark Ritchie from "The Stage" magazine after their appearance at the Unit One 2008 Showcase (as seen above):-

"Five-piece function band Seven Days played versions of the Kenny Loggins' song Footloose and the Steelers Wheel classic Stuck in the Middle With You, although to be honest they could probably have played just about anything. These quality musicians took their time and delivered a blisteringly paced set, despite being rather hastily thrown onto the stage."
 

Play List

Al Green - Let's Stay Together
The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There
The Beatles - Paperback Writer
Black Crowes - Hard To Handle (live)
Bruce Channel/DJ Otzi - Hey Baby
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69 (live)
Chesney Hawkes - The One And Only
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
The Commitments - Mustang Sally
Crowded House - Weather With You
The Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffanys (live)
Elton John - Crocodile Rock
Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
Erasure - A Little Respect
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
The Feeling - Fill My Little World
The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger (live)
Gary Moore - Walking By Myself
George Michael - Faith
Hootie and The Blowfish - Only Wanna Be With You
James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
Johnny Kidd and The Pirates - Shakin' All Over (live)
Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot
Kenny Loggins - Footloose
The Killers - Mr Brightside
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
The Knack - My Sharona
The La's - There She Goes
Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way

 

Los Lobos - La Bamba
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Mark Ronson - Valerie
Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
Oasis - Cigarettes And Alcohol
Orson - No Tomorrow
Phil Collins & Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
The Proclaimers - 500 Miles
Pulp - Disco 2000 (live)
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love (live)
R.E.M. - The One I Love
Razorlight - In The Morning (live)
Reef - Place Your Hands
Robbie Williams - Old Before I Die
Robbie Williams - Angels
Ronan Keating - Nothing At All
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Stealers Wheel - Stuck in the Middle With You (live)
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) (live)
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Sweet - Wig Wam Bam
The Trammps - Disco Inferno
T-Rex - Get It On
U2 - Angel of Harlem
U2 - Vertigo
U2 - With Or Without You
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music

Seven Days - Testimonials

"I really liked Seven Days. Here we have a four-piece live band who gave us songs from U2 and Crowded House, delivered in the compelling style of very serious and professional musicians. Surely work will be in abundance for these guys."

"The Stage" review - (Angle Entertainments Showcase Extravaganza 2007)

"Just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU!!

You were fantastic and far exceeded my expectations, although from dealing with you over the past few months I suspected you would be brilliant. You've been great to deal with from the start, organising events is not the easiest job but working with you guys has been an absolute pleasure, you've been so accommodating, even learning one of my favourite songs just a week before the event.

The feedback from everyone was excellent, everyone said how wonderful you all were and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone. I will certainly ensure all my colleagues who organise KPMG events are aware of you.

I'm sure you will continue to be very busy throughout 2008 and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a fantastic New Year.

I know it's a bit early but could you pencil us in again for December 2008."

Gillian Seville, Sales & Marketing Executive, KPMG - (KPMG Christmas Ball, Nigel Smith's Restaurant, December 2007)

"Seven Days - almost as long as we had to arrange our Wedding!!!

Having lived in Fort Lauderdale for the last year we have seen a lot of live music on a regular basis so when we decided to have our wedding in the UK we wanted some live music.

We had five months to arrange our wedding and the first thing we did was book the band. Seven Days came recommended and what a recommendation!

Our night was made extra special because when you mix so many people with a bar it can be worrying that no one will take notice and get up and dance! Well we needn't worry because the band did an excellent job of pulling everyone onto the dance floor and making them dance like no-one was watching!!!

What a night! Fantastic with big thanks to the boys who put on an excellent performance! We will definitely recommend them for future functions and if we have another do like our wedding we will have no hesitation in calling them back!!

Thanks again Seven Days. A pleasure to watch, listen to and deal with!"

Laura and Randall Pevin - (Wedding, Tickton Grange Hotel, 08 December 2007)

"We would like to say Thank-you to Seven Days for performing at our Staff Ball this year.

The band catered for all ages and ranges in taste which as a result meant that the dance floor was fully occupied all evening."

Phillipa - (NHS Christmas Staff Ball, City of Manchester Stadium, 01 December 2007)

"Seven Days recently performed for us after coming highly recommended and we weren't left disappointed.

The band was absolutely top draw and played a mixture of old and modern tastes which suited all. A great night was had by all who attended the function, and I would like to pass on a great thanks from all who attended and can assure Seven Days will be the port of call for our next function later this year.

Once again a great thanks goes out to all the band members who I can safely say are a top professional act."

Wayne and Mandy - (40th Regiment Royal Artillery Warrant Officers & Sergeants Summer Ball, Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, 13 July 2007)

"Seven days were excellent, friendly, great fun and really entertaining - we would recommend them.

Everyone was up dancing at some point during the evening and we loved how Seven Days interacted with the crowd.

We have so many super memories. Thanks again."

Victoria and Daniel Leitch - (Wedding, Hoghton Tower, Preston, 23 June 2007)

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