Abdoujaparov (featuring Fruitbat from Carter USM)
Abdoujaparov (featuring Fruitbat from Carter USM) at St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester
Cancelled
This event has been cancelled
About the show
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel this event. Apologies for any disappointment!
Formed by Les Carter (aka Fruitbat) in 1998 after the breakup of Carter USM, Abdoujaparov are named after a former Tour De France cyclist. The band's musical foundations are the joyous and shambolic influences of 1977 Punk Rock & New Wave, but there is so much more than that under the covers.
“Abdoujaparov bring the fun, spirit, singalong lines and, of course, the lead singer of 90s legends Carter USM – Les ‘Fruitbat’ Carter. He’s the man having most fun by miles and is endearing, funny and a good old fashioned frontman.” - Gary Trueman, Devolution Magazine
“Watching Abdoujaparov live is the closest I'll ever get to seeing Carter. Love them.” - Jim Bob
Abdoujaparov are Les Carter (Lead Vocals & Guitar), Richy Crockford (Bass & Backing Vocals), Adam Bomber (Drums & Backing Vocals) and Jon Barnard (Lead Guitar). Since their formation, the band has released eight EPs, four singles and six albums on Spinach Records. They have toured worldwide, racking up over 600 gigs, from tiny clubs to big festivals.
Abdoujaparov will be supported by Stroud-based punk band Chinese Burn, who excel at tight, melodic punk music with no riff wasted!
Featuring - Abdoujaparov
Abdoujaparov are a punk band formed in 1998 by ex-Carter USM guitarist Les Carter (aka Fruitbat). Abdoujaparov's musical is based on the the joyous and shambolic influences of 1977 punk rock. The music is raucous, fast and sometimes a bit country. The lyrics are rude, tender, funny and sometimes just plain bad.
Chinese Burn
Chinese Burn are a live electric five-piece underground alternative garage rock band playing new school / old school melodic punk rock 'n' roll. All original material, as released on the album ‘From Teenage Threads To Middle Age Spread’ is fronted by harmonica playing, mic stand wielding lead singer Ben Rigsby.
Support slots with Stiff Little Fingers, From The Jam, New Model Army, UK Subs, Sex Pistols Experience, Dickies, Hugh Cornwell, Edward Tenpole-Tudor, Sham 69, Cockney Rejects, Penetration and Theatre of Hate and a recent appearance at Rebellion Festival has seen Chinese Burn sharpen a blistering live performance ready for numerous appearances in 2018. Long live the underdog!