WOW! What a fantastic night at the Nelson last Saturday 21st. Congratulations to Bob Dave and Gavin of DNA and all the performers who paid tribute to our son. You all did a great job...Andy would have loved it. You.....and all his friends and supporters have given us strength as we come to terms with our loss. Throughout the emotional evening there was a feeling of mutual respect love and happiness as we all remembered and rocked together. Thank you to everyone who supported the event. Jan & Tony Schwarzin.

Andy, a great rhythm guitarist and a great frontman, the local music scene has lost a gem. Kind, friendly and funny, never took things too seriously, much sadness in our hearts, miss you mate. RIP Steve & Helen.

Its four weeks today since we lost our wonderful son...four weeks of grief and yet great pride. All the heartfelt and complimentary messages have helped to ease the pain we feel. Thank you all so much. What a legacy for our lovely courageous grandchildren...his children... Nikita and Ricky. Special thanks to Dave, Rob and Gavin too for the picture album of Andy and dna gigging, we will treasure it always. See you all at The Nelson on 21 st.

Just seen tonight's echo and wanted to say how very sorry we are to hear this terribly sad news. Such a lovely bloke. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

have known andy and his family for over 30 years a lovely guy will be sadly missed

what a brilliant frontman.. will miss you lots andy.. love from everyone at the manor arms in burton..

so sorry to hear the sad news... andy wil be greatly missed.

We are all sorry to hear the news about Andy. I watched the boys play at the Hamworthy Club and they were great. Andy was a fantastic frontman. Our thoughts are with the band and those close to Andy. Ben, Terry, Andy and Ash (Icarus)

We must not to be saddened by his passing, but be grateful that our lives have been enriched by knowing him.

words cannot express how sad i am at andy's passing. He was a great band mate, work mate and a friend to all. I am honoured to have known him.

I met Andy quite recently and I warmed to him immediately. He appeared kind, friendly, funny and generous. I met him through my friend Dawn and it was obvious they had something very special going on. My heart goes out to her.Life is so cruel. RIP

andy was a great guy! only met him a few times but everytime i'd seen him he was happy and always chatting! he made dawn a very happy lady in the last few months. my heart goes out to his family, friends and of course dawn. x

no words can express what has happened. My heart goes out to Andys children and Dawn. Never have i seen such a love that they shared,life is so unfair. Jacqui

Andy Lead Vocalist/Guitarist one of the best. RIP my friend. We will all miss you. Rob and the members of Shoestring Blues

Andy illuminated everyone's lives to such an extent that and you don't even realise how brightly it shone until it was gone. We were lucky to even have known him at all. God bless mate and sleep well.

Andy... an amazingly talented guy, both musically and as a genuinely lovely guy... the world is a poorer place without him... he will be so sadly missed by so many... my thoughts are with his family at this tragic time... sleep peacefully Andy,,, love Ali x

I cannot believe this devastating news. My thoughts and heart go out to you Gav, Dave and Bob. And especially to Dawn, whom Andy gave so much happiness to. Andy was friends to many and will be sadly missed.

Andy and the band honoured us with their music. Everyone enjoyed the music nights at the HUFC he will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and band members.

thankyou for all the support. my dad truely was the most awesome dad in whole universe no-one can compare. he was so passionate for his music and knowing so maybe people shared this with him would make him proud. i am going to miss him so much. i will always remeber him as my hero, my best friend and an awesome dad. again thanyou for the support love his daughter nikita xxx

Those whom the Gods love die young, their gain is our tragic loss; but just think of the company he's keeping!

My brother was the best i loved him dearly as my heart is broken it goes out to julie nikita and ricki. As you all know he was gentle caring and loving. God bless my darlin. love pauline and family xxx

Andy would be amazed and grateful for all your messages he will have had no idea how valued he was by so many people. Our family is shocked and stunned by what has happened and the gap he leaves in our lives will never be filled. We miss him so much already and always will. I am so proud of Julie, Nikita and Ricky for the way they are coping and I know that the support you have all shown through your messages is much appreciated.

Thanks for all the great nights Andy, you were a far better singer than you ever realised. A great talent and a good fun workmate too. We're gonna miss ya mate.... BFN

We have always been extremely proud of our precious son - but never more than now as we read all the messages and tributes written by so many. Thankyou all so much it touches our hearts to know how much you all care. None of us will ever forget him, he will always be in our hearts. The sunshine has gone from our lives! Jan & Tony Schwarzin

Hi Andy, anything I say could only mirror the thoughts, words and feelings of all that has been said, so, well, by previous posts. The words of all just show the high regard in which you were held. It was a great shock to us all and our thoughts are with your family at this most difficult of times. Andy, you will certainly be missed on the playing circuit, but, of course, most of all by those closest to you. Cheers to you Andy, one of the good guys... Pete & the QED crew.

andy,my soul mate , together cruely so briefly, loved so much Dawn xxx

The news of Andy's sudden death shocked us all. For all those that knew him, i'm sure you will agree with me that he was one of the nicest guys you could possibly meet, with one of the best singing voices. Andy was a star, a gentleman and a friend and will be missed so much. My heartfelt thoughts are with his friends and family and of course with Bob, Gavin and Dave. We love you Andy, for and on behalf of the past and present bar staff at the Lord Nelson, Teresa xxxxx

Andy gave us so much pleasure with his singing and we are so sorry to hear the news. Our best wishes to his family.

Still can't believe the news. We have a lost a great singer/guitarist and a top bloke. Our thoughts go to family and friends.

“Music, when soft voices die Vibrates in the memory” ~ Shelley. Andy will always be remembered.

Our sincere thoughts to the guys in the band and Andy's family.Great guy and will be so sadly missed by so many. The Albion, Wimborne

I too was devastated to hear the news on Sunday, he was a great guy and a great artist. He will be missed!

We are absolutely devastated to hear the sad news about Andy as we followed the group and were at the Albion on Friday. Our thoughts are with his family and you 3 guys too. Hilary and George

I am so sorry to hear of the sad loss of my friend Andy. I grew up with Andy and was latterly a fan of his singing and DNA! I am so glad Lynne and I came to see you play last week at Wimborne. Normally it's The Nelson. He looked so happy there. I'll miss him as I know you all will.

I'm so shocked by the sad news. I've had the honour of singing/playing with Andy & you couldn't meet a nicer person on or off the stage. We've lost a diamond. Cathy (Blame George) x

I can't find the words to express how devestated and sad I am to hear the news of Andy. He was a lovely guy and an amazing performer and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with his family and close friends. xx

Im sorry to hear about Andy. Myself and the rest of the members of Poor Boy Shuffle, Have seen you Play but never met you. I was given the bad news at work from Neil (PV) and Paul from Jak the lad. It must be a great lose for you and our thoughts go out to his family.

Hi guys can't quite belive the news. Listing to your version of teen spirit. it's so sad i will never hear andy sing it live again. Please send our thoughts to his family. simon and yvonne

Were so sorry, Andy was a great man, a pure rock gentleman, he will be missed. Tim, Pete, Ben, David - Deep Red

sorry to hear the sad news condolences to his family and friends

such a shock to hear about andy. he was a lovely guy and a fab singer. sending our condolences to the rest of the band, his family and friends from the thursday night bar staff at the rising sun, wimborne.

Andy will be remembered as a good musician and a great guy, please pass our best wishes on to his family. Trev, Matt, Neil and Ian. THE PV BOYS

Thank you so much for all your kind messages for my dear brother Andy. We are devasted that Andy has been taken from us so suddenley but your kind messages are a great comfort. He will be sadley missed by so many . God bless my precious brother. Love from his sister Deni and all his family

sorry to hear about andy can hardly believe it what a great guy awill be greatly missed all our thoughts to family and band members

Dear all.I would like to pass on my condolences to Andys family and all his close friends,I am as shocked as all of you are to hear of this sad news.I met Andy on many occasions and he was one of the good guys on this planet.The best are always taken from us .RIP Andy may you be rockin them up there as you did down here.

Thinking of you all xx

hi guys just heard the news can not belive it hope you are all ok our thoughts are with you all and andys family (from simon goodwin and john fellows)

Andy will be sorely missed and forever remembered.

I have just had a call from Danny on Poole Quay who has just heard a band playing tribute to ANDY. Please tell me he is fucking joking!!

Hey guys hope your all okay, just heard the news and im totally in shock! Luv ya all to pieces x

Hey Gavin, as promised an uptodate message......you played brill last Friday considering it was a new band.....see you this Saturday for the GlamJam....working unfortunately!!

looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow lets make it a rocking nite happy new year to all dna fans how

Thank you so much for playing our work christmas party - as always you were fab! Everyone was loving DNA at the end and there is lots of good chat in the office, so big thanks and big love to you and the band. Particularly loved my rebel rebel moment!

Gav, you forgot to mention that Andy was the top prize in the meat draw!!

date line 19th april 2007, 2.11am local time. Raffles hotel, the long bar, singapore. If you are in town, go there!!

How do you confuse the DNA bass player? well theres two ways. The first is to tell him that a tune is in 5/4 time, that always gets him. The second is to send him to Singapore on business. I swear that somebody has robbed a whole day from me somewhere along the line, I know for sure that I have missed out on at least one meal. I think that somebody has also turned the thermostat up to max. Its almost as hot and sweaty as gav gets during a gig, now thats going some. Our fame has not reached these parts as none of the bars are offering us any bookings, just have to save it for our favourite haunts around Dorset. Ta Ta for now from the far east correspondant.

whats going on gav? Have you been listening to some of your old prog rock albums again? or have you let mandy loose in the kitchen again? I trust that our set list isn't a whimsical rambling like your april news page.

Hi Joy. I'll field this one for Bob. We're not playing at the Nelson on the 31st now. Come and see us at The George in Poole on Fri 6th April though. The Livewire is quite often wrong - not their fault - our gig dates are constantly moving around. Check out the 'Where and When' page for the most up to date listing of gigs. cheers thanksverymuch ta!

hi bob joy rosies friend here great night on saturday at the lord nellie. according to the live wive listing for march 07 you are playing the lord nelson on saturday 31st march is this correct look forward to hear you soon joy

Gav, what are you doing? Just 'cos you can't get a proper look of the girls dancing from behind your shinny cymbols. We want to see more people up and dancing.

Come on Gav, its about time the home page was updated. Your normally fully of witty things to tempt the readers. Use that University education of yours and put the rest of us to shame with another masterpiece.

Hi guys. at last I have made contact. Thanx for a great night at O' Neils the other week. It was great..hopefully see you guys soon..Sindy x

Gav, you have too much free time on your hands at work.

Hey there pinky and Perky! Good to hear from you again! No worries about the lift home in the van - I've still got the splinters you crazy pink wooden pigs! Next time, try not to sing 'I've got a Brand New Combine Harvestor' in such an annoying high pitched way - It quite put me off my stroke!!Here's the picture of you two at that last gig when you got on stage! crazy days!!

just checking out your website and were very disappointed to see that you are not playing until march and we are getting withdrawal symptoms! As last time the trip home in the van was really something!!

Amazing gig at the Savills xmas party! Will put the piccies on the gallery as soon as I get every last incriminating photo from every hung over last one of the savills lot! In the meantime,Click Here For Savills Party! who the feck is Alice?

Deffo Sat 30th Helen. I think you're getting confused with our 2007 gig dates (on the 'where and when' page), where we ARE playing at the nelson on Saturday 29th December. So come and strutt your funky stuff!

Is your Dec gig at the Nelly on Fri 29th or Sat 30th - your gig list and your news page differ. Need to know as my sisters over from the US of A and in the absence of hubbys band gigging we want somewhereto strut our stuff!!

Gav, give the poetry a rest. We are a rock band after all.

Matt, question No.1 = I eat that well known breakfast with "central heating for kids". It works for big kids, too. Question No.2. Get someone else who knows what they're doing to set it up for ya!

Hey guys, great outdoors gig tonight on the quay! Bob - how can you play so damn good when your fingers are falling off in the sub-zero weather!? And, how come I have an amp like yours and you make it sound awesome and mine sounds pants? Just putting the last Ibanez on the fire with the Guy as we speak. Well done boyz. Matt Permanent Vacation

Ahh the Manor Arms gig... The manager told us all about it, HaHaHa best of luck! Sorry we can't be there as we are down at Finns in weymouth that night. Let us know how it went. all the best.... Neilly from P.V

Ahhh The nelson Gig!! Thanx for letting us take your place. It was'nt that busy but whose die hards who turned up stayed all night and enjoyed it. See www.pvrocks.co.uk Neils Blogs for more details (Sorry Cheap Plug!!) We love playing the Nelly its always a good laugh. The guys may be down on thurs but sadly i cant make the festivities as i'll be in Ibiza, Its a hard life this rock business you know. O'Neills won't let us in, seemingly we are too Heavy! Bummer huh? Oh yeah...we are at The King Charles in Poole on New Years Eve so if you are up for a laugh...... Hope to see you soon Neilly

Yes guys we can do your nelly gig on 6th sept!!

Great gig on Saturday gents! I could have used a little more cowbell though Gav ; )

He meant the 5th August! Thanks Jim, good job on 'local boy'. And fantastic dancing too. But make no mistake, in the future, if you keep on repeatedly requesting me to hit the cowbell for no apparent reason, then I will have you taken out and destroyed! Cheers though! x

O'Neills - 12th August 2006. Put it in your diaries lads, it's the best gig I've ever heard you do. Cheers for letting me do Local Boy, like the filthy rockwhore I am. J.

Helooooo Lads How's it hangin? Just a quickie. Check our website for full details but,we are at the king charles next sat 12th and the furure of gigs at the venue hangs on the strenghth of the gig! hope you can make it!! Cya...N

So sorry about your wasted journey Al. Check out the news page - we had to cancel that gig coz Dave couldn't make it. We did play at the HOG's gig at Swanage the previous night - you should have seen Christian play his mouth-organ! Anyway, the last gig for a while is on Saturday at O'Neills. Come and dance to the happy sounds!

The evening didn't look too good. Clouds had rumbled in from the West and the scent of rain was on the air. Nevertheless, with Livewire and Th' Hadvertiser listing DNA at the Manor Arms last evening, we set out. As ever, the stage coach from Upton to Burton was a little late, so we stepped on the thing slightly damp when it arrived. It was late due to the horse feed not getting through at the Quay, bloody pirates from the Nelson hi-jacking it again! As we rounded the corner at Longham, always a trouble spot, and this time we were not to be disappointed - Apaches began riding alongside the coach, and with arrows thudding into the sides, the driver got one in the back. Despite the cowboy in the shotgun seat doing the right thing and using his shotgun and killing off a few. Doc Holliday happened to be on the coach and brought out his Colt 45's and knocked off some more by the time we passed The Horns Inn. As Christchurch approached, despite the arrow being removed from the driver, (with a lot of teeth-gritting and ooing and arring), we headed for Burton - intrepid as ever. Outside the Manor Arms the horse's coats were steaming, it'd been a long, humid, and hard ride. Out-back of the Manor, bods were unloading amps and guitars and stuff; and Jane suggested either DNA had a road crew, or we 'd cocked up, or maybe they had? It was some band named Shoe String Blues, and even tuning up they were too loud, even for a hardened Motorhead fan used to 130 db. These guys, and they were getting on a bit too, were sounding like World War III in a telepohone box already. Just before they started, we went outside. They began, and we couldn't hear ourselves speak from out there, let alone inside. More Indian's, Sioux this time, were gathering along the nearby railway line; obviously this band had annoyed them, too. The Stage Coach was due for the return trip. Maybe the Manor had changed hands? The bar people were not familiar, nor overly friendly, (as we were used to!), so we drunk-up, headed out, and boarded the Coach again. Fortunately, the Sioux began attacking the Manor and not the coach, and we rattled away, not quite in a cloud of dust with a hearty Hi-Ho Silver (Lining), as it has rained and layed it down. The journey back was solemn, we'd missed our heroes! But the coach stopped at the Derby's Corner, and as we'd been round a few going out to the Manor and returning, we though we'd corner in there and have another beer. So, with the gigs up-to-date on the DNA website, and previous gigs erased, did both we and the press get it wrong? Maybe we'll never know? Or maybe someone will reveal the mystery of the Manor Arms gig that wasn't?

WOW! What an amazing gig at The Bell in Wimborne! The band completely rocked...as did the 500 strong crowd! Got some wicked pics for you boys, you`re such a poser Bob! Here`s to the next gig, Cheers! Amanda. xxx

Well hellooooo boys - at last I've bothered to find your website and jolly good fun it is too! Had a fab time at the Nelly last Friday, though the details got a bit hazy towards the end . . . . Catch up with you again soon! Tarra! Jools X :-)

Hi! Just in case anyone out there reads the Livewire and was going to come and see us at the George tonight - We're not gonna be there! It's a mistake. I dunno who is playing there but we're all gonna be sitting on our lardy arses this weekend and I myself will be supping gin and watching Jonathon Ross tonight! Just so you know! chin chin.

ooh, if i told u that i'd have to kill you!! i no ur playing this saturday i'm so excited!! no dawns just gone back to coventry, not sure when she'll be back!! well i say the pints on me, but i havnt accepted the job yet!! i think i'd consume the profit rather than earn it!!

Hey Lauz! Cool Beans! That's fab coz we're at the Starre on Saturday! Mine's a large one. I'll have a drink too!(snigger!) p.s. we want to know wot your mate says about Andy!

oh p.s. dawn stop being a little suck butt haha, otherwise i will post all the things u tell me about andy!!

hey guys, im dawns mate!! i moved to mudeford in christcuch about 5 weeks ago and have got a job in the olde starre inne now, so next time u there the rounds on me haha!!! u guys are brill

hi you lot angie sends her love, great gig the other night at the charlie, sorry we cant make the folk festival but you know fishing holidays comes first, anyway see you all soon keep rocking malc

Great gig last night at O'Neills - you rocked!!

what u on about im there number one fan lol hahaha

Still your biggest and bestest fan little Bro!

Went to the Nelson late last evening, Before too long the place was heaving, She sells sanctuary from whisky in jars, These boys are your local superstars. People trying to dance but not much space, Elbows and pints, in yer face, Gavin, Dave, Bob and Andy too, Whippin' up their driving hard rock brew. If you ain't seen 'em, you gotta go, Through rain and wind and even snow, With a will you'll always find a way, For a rocking good night with DNA!

welll helloo dna i think ur reali cool i love ur band can u learn to play enrique englaisus hero for me id love dat and ud love me mwahxxxxxxx

O yeah and by the way.. I did feel bad! Im sorry :o(

Heya sorry i have took so long to reply! I dont when we can next get up! My friend is moving up there soon! So it should be very soon and very often!, If i had a double booking, i know who i would pick haha! I want one of those t.shirts actually, i am actually gonna get one next time! My new fave band :o)

LAST MINUTE GIG !! Poole Quay tonight at the King Charles!! Have some St.Patricks fun with the DNA Boys. We'll be playing lots of T'in Lizzy (ok, like normal) as a tribute to our guiness-swilling Irish pals! Then off to Dino's bar and Grill!

hello my beloved andy i have missed u so very much i wil come to england in thee summer of 2007 we cann meet in our secret garden of loveee!!! and u can ask meee that question u have bin sooooo longing to ask. i loveeee u sooo much i can not wait to seeee you x x x

hello how r u ? i am andy da singer of da group !!!! talk to me i have no friends!!!

Hey Dawn! You took long enough to leave a message. Hope you didn't feel too guilty about deserting us in the second set and going to a nightclub instead! Just so you know, the gig at the Star this Saturday (11th March) ISN'T ON! They had a double booking so we're having the weekend off. Come to the Salisbury Arms on the 25th though - and buy a t-shirt of your fave band!!

O yeah thats what i meant Andy! Lol i kept calling evryone andy after we met you! Dont know how i got it wrong haha! Wow cant believe you remember us! Yeah were definatly coming down again! Im gonna keep looking at you thing saying where and when your on! And lets hope we do see you again! i will let you know when were planning on coming down!

hi Dawn,hows u. thanks for the message,any time ur down this way b sure to check web site for gigs,the manor arms is only 5 mins way from ye old starre inn xchurch. would love to c u at one of r future venues.let us know will look out for u.x

Hey guys... do you remember me, i was with my friend in christchurch at ye ole star inn! Loved you guys! We havent stopped talking about you since! I was the one that kept saying i loved Rob! hehe! We were looking for when your next there so we would come up again! But your not there that often! Anyway hope you Guys are okay! P.s I actually love the band!- LEGENDS!!

Hello you rock and roll tarts! Come down to the George tonight as we're playing. We'll be doing some new ones! One of which we only played for the first time last night - so could go badly wrong which would be dreadfully embarrasing, but very entertaining to the casual bystander! Also, come and see if we're handing out any free t-shirts!! (we won't be though).

Right, I've now got some DNA t-shirts printed up and they look great (even tho I say so myself!). E-mail me and I'll send you a piccy of what they look like! They're double-sided with all the 2006 gigdates on the back so you never have to keep hold of another beer-stained crumpled flier again! I've got 'em in black, white, and lots of different colours and you can get one from little old me at any gig (why do I feel like Del-boy?) and they're very attractively priced! I've only got 15 left though, so if you want one, buy one quick!

Hey ho ... another good performance by our hometown boys! The George is not the ideal setting for a gig ... but (once again) you pulled it off a treat! Good show as always! C U next time!

Aaaarrrrh!!! Bless our little drummer boy, Gav. He works soooo damned hard trying to promote the band and the website that thought I'd make his day and post a message. WE LOVE YA, CHAV...whoops!!!!

Look, I've put 'www.dnalive.co.uk' on the front of my bass drum, on all the speakers and monitors and it's on the fliers that I scatter all around the place and still no one is leaving us any messages! Jeezus Kapeezus! Anyway, thanks to the DNA groupies for showing up at the George on Fri night, it was the first time we played there any we thought it was fun. Next gig is at 'Ye olde Star' in Christchurch on 10th Feb (no I've never been there either!) please write something-anything, it's alful lonesome on this messageboard!

Ooooo! I Know. There was a Pneumatic drill outside my house all night last night. Luckily it wasn't switched on though. ~Thanks to Nina and Lianne for making Friday night a night to remember in the Nelson!

Flippin' neighbours dogs kept me up all night... they leave 'em in the garden and they bark all the time....... but i've thought of a plan...... i'm gonna sneak round tonight and bring them into my garden and see how me neighbors like it !!! HeHe .. cunning eh? @(^_^)@

Cheers guys for a brilliant night at the Nelson. The music, as usual, was awsome !!!!! Sorry for the drunken dancing

Good sound at The Rising Sun last nite, good to see ya`ll again, Steve SCS.

"Twer a reet gud nite at th' Nelson, tha' knows, Doctor Findlay." "Ay, Doctor Cameron, th' boyz fair packed th' place oot. Ah tuld 'em th'y wud, tis a grand wee pub on th' Quay, th' Nelsun." "Aye, ya's dunna need ta tell me tha', tha' kn'ws. Th' canny young Bob cud a bin a wee bit looder in th' mix, b't knu one noticed ev'n tho' tis way past grockle time. Th' ale duz th' trick on th' locals just as gud." "Ay, and did ya hear 'um singin' along ta th' Presley boys 'Suspicious Minds?' I' fair reminded me o' th' Tannock Brae choir, tha kn'ws." "Aye, bu' th' last un wuz th' wee cracker, wuz it tha' not? Doctor Findlay?" "Wha', Alice?" "Aye, Doctor Cameron, iz th' wee maid a patient a yon?" "Alice? Who th' f**k is Alice?" "Indeed, Doctor Findlay, indeed."

bugger! In my previous message - I said O'Neills. What I actually meant was the Lord Nelson, Poole Quay! Sorry for the misleadingness, see you there...

Hey. What a crap week this has been. Well, there's no need to cry, because there's always DNA at O'Neills on Saturday night. psycho is unavailable for being the sexy tamborine girl, so that situation is currently vacant. C'mon - it's gotta be better than the X-factor! It's not gonna be 'Chico time' for me - not now, not EVER!

Not sure Dangerous. My bereavement Councillor died the other day - just who am I supposed to turn to? We've just been offered a gig at the Rising Sun on thursday 17th November. Smashing.

Was just pondering the "Everlasting Candles " thing Gav, and had a thought.......Is Nostalgia a thing of the Past ? Or Maybe Reincarnation is making a comeback !! Notsure?......Discuss........@(^_^)@

Hiya guys .... try out rathergood.com really funny site ....who knows, it may even give ya some ideas !!! Looking forward to the Manor gig as always .... see ya there ! @(^_^)@

Hi Guys, great gig at the manor a couple of weeks ago thoroughly enjoyed it. Also like to say a huge thanks to Andy for standing in with us and fronting Stone Cold Sober these last few weeks. You did us proud Andy! We really appreciate it, also a huge thanks to the band for allowing us to hi-jack his talents to help keep us on the road in our hour of need. .................. Thanks again Nick, Stevie & Terry. Stone Cold Sober.

Went to the gig at the Rising Sun and having never seen you before, i was totally blown away. The quitars were awsome, the singing amazing and the drumming brilliant. When you played knocking at heavens door it actually sent a shiver down my spine. All in all one of the best pub bands out there. Keep it up guys - you are BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone in the Manor on Sat night for excusing our schoolboy errors in the first half, and being so up for it in the second half! Even though I ended up with bleeding fingers, I thoroughly enjoyed the gig. Thanks for the dependably great gig reviews from Alan too (they're getting longer every time!) and thanks for your support too Maxine. Great dancing BTW! Looking forward to the Nelson gig now!

Hi guys, thanks for a fantastic night on Saturday at the Manor Arms. As per expectations you put on a another great show . One song I sould like see added to your repetoire is "Freebird" by Lynard Skinner - I think you would cover this exceptionally well.

Accustomed as they are to other venues, (smokey dives, Gav?), on the local pub-rock circuit, it was plain to see the band were more than up for this one. The Manor Arms, with its extra space and amiable landlord, is always a great gig for them. The place quickly yet comfortably packed itself with eager rock fans early on, and crowd enthusiasm always feeds back to the band, hence, mutual euphoria reigns. Gavin, that solid mainstay on the drum stool that he is, has to be one of the best drummers in the area - plenty of attack! Bassist, Dave, fell into an excellent groove and thoroughly enjoyed every note he played. Lead guitarist, Bob, and guitar/vocalist, Andy have a great rapport going between them, and as a unit, they were right on the button tonight. Jane and I brought along an aspiring guitarist in 9 year-old granddaughter, Lauren, for her first live gig,and along with fellow DNA fan club member, Pam, and the enthusiastic crowd, we had one hell of an evening. A couple of the guys from Stone Cold Sober, and the drummer/vocalist from Blame George had come along, too - always great to see and know there is a bond of respect between them all. A great set, as ever, with a Stereophonics number added in for good measure amongst the favourites. But the moment I always wait for is DNA's showstopper in The Cult's 'She Sells Sanctuary.' Bob strolled out to the middle of the dancefloor to begin his whammy-bar intro into this classic, and stayed there playing, and along with Andy, ended up sitting in two rare vacant seats, (they were getting drinks at the bar), to play and sing the song - laid-back or what? And it has to be said, moments like these just cannot be bought. Rock on boys, take no prisoners at the Nelson!

Stepping Stones gig last night taught the band how to peel an orange in their pocket. Precious little space before, now, ridiculous! Fine for a solo guitar player / singer, but a band? No. The proverbial cat could not have been swung. Nevertheless, our infallible foursome made the best of it. And even though this time Jane and I could only stay for the 1st set, that shot of DNA has allayed our jittering until the next time. Well done lads, Motorhead played gigs like that, once!

Hi guys. Just got in from the Stepping Stones gig. Well played all and congrats on that seamless guitar change mid song. Hope the new corner set-up didn't deafen you all like it did me last time I played there. See you again when I next have a night off. Matt (Icarus)

Many thanks for your comment on our website hope to see you all soon and keep rocking the stepping stones for me!! Ben (icarus)

That message from Janet B. sounds like an offer ya ca'nt refuse !!! @(^_^)@

Gavin might be a good drummer but he sucks at pool - beat him 5 - 2 and one of those i potted the black ball. Gavin you truly are a world class loser

You guys are the best - i have never seen anything like you please let me know when and where you are playing next and i will be sure to be there and trust me you wont regret it

The last email shows the dangers of letting bored workmates know the address for the band website!

Gavin you are the most amazing drummer i have ever seen - tell me do you have a girlfriend coz you awaken things in me i cant ell you about online - chat to you soon studboy

Maxine, thanks. We love playing at the Manor because of people like you - it really makes a difference. Cheers!

Saw you for the first time at the Manor Arms on Saturday night. Well you certainly gave Live 8 a run for their money - you were brilliant.

Indeed, like Susan says, last night was awesome. The Manor is a knockout venue, almost home to the boys now, and despite Live 8, there was a thumping good crowd raising hell yet again! Several songs I hadn't heard before, (some new to the set), like Sweet Home Alabama, White Wedding, and the legendary Buck Rogers. Angel, dedicated to Bob's mum, who was there quietly rockin' and rollin,' was a great choice in convincing her the years of 'turn it down,Bob,' when he was learning his art, were more than worthwhile. Cracking, lads, just cracking!

saw you for the first time at the manor last night, alison told me you were good. you were awesome. will cetainly look out for you to entertain us again. thanks for a good night

We certainly value your input Andy. Unfortunately, Dave's eaten all the pies! kind regards

Stepping Stone gig good. Only thing that was missing was pies at half time. Can this be arranged?

Wooaarrgghh! Another superb gig at Broadstone's Stepping Stones last evening. Great set by the band as ever, their memorable rock and punk covers keeping the crowd drinking and the pub full of punters for the grateful landlord. Scaled down slightly due to restricted space, the band made the most of their gig, and we all had a great time. It was Nurse Rachel's 34th birthday, too, and she and her friends were more than pleased they celebrated it at a rocker of a DNA gig!

Excellent gig Saturday guys, just wanted to reiterate what Alan has just written ....loved the Van Morrison by the way !! Oh. and Alan.....Angels has been on the Set List for years .. i think the Guys got fed up with playing it but ..Hey the crowd always luv that one !! Once again thanks for a great night ! See ya at work Andy ! @(^o^)@

What a gig at the Manor Arms last evening, (16th April '05). A good sized crowd when we arrived, an amazing undertow of rock 'n' roll excitement was already running through the place. It has always been said the first set is for the crowd, and the second set for the band - as by then the punters have had a few drinks and loosened up, so the band can let rip as the booze has taken effect. Not that DNA need their stalwart fans to be inebriated to enjoy their music, of course, but the second set just took off! The Cult's 'She Sells Sanctuary' is always a favourite for me, and with the new addition of Robbie's 'Angels,' (the crowd taking over on vocals), it's a great choice, and a splendid opportunity for Bob to play some slide guitar. Rock on! Local News Radio reported that each time a song ended, and Danny Gray bellowed his magnanimous approval, Poole Bridge opened and closed!!!

Cheers Jimbob, thanks for being there - 'salways a pleasure, never a chore. Catch you and ICARUS there on Friday 8th (Stepping Stones ).

Great gig at the Stepping Stones guys. Your usual top notch standard! Hope to see you again soon! Jimmer

Alan, Thanks very much for your support. After having been to your website, I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone daring to get that close to Motorhead (especially Philthy 'animal' Taylor - AKA 'The Hammer'. Respect Due! Hope to see you in the future - We're looking forward to some brilliant Summer gigs in our favourite old haunt 'The Nelson' on Poole quay. Cheers for the kind words!

DNA live at the Manor Arms, Burton, 26/02/05 was another great night in the company of this talented local band. If you haven't been to see them yet, check out the set list and get to their next gig - they're an absolute must for every live music fan. Whilst I'm here, I may as well plug my own website which might well be of interest if you'd like to read some Bournemouth area based crime thriller/horror stories: www.alanburridge.freeuk.com You might like to read a book or two on the evenings when DNA aren't playing dat dirdy ole ruck 'n' roll musik.

Thanks for letting me sit in on your practice sesh. Absolutely marvellous time - especially 'Rosie'!

Great Gig in the Rising Sun, good to see you all, especially Big Jim with his Cigar and funky dancing moves!! Good Christmas idea for Gav anyone - new white t-shirt!!! Take care all, humpha wooo

hey Rob! You'd better update the 'Who's Who' page before we all grow much older and have to have our pictures taken again! cheers gav

Why were you not at the Manor tonight? The band that is playing is crap.

Great set at the Christchurch festival lads ! Really enjoyed it ! @(^_^)@

thanks alot for helping making our wedding a great day. Everyone thought you were a top band. I believe this was reflected on the dance floor. Thanks again.

Thanks to the crowd at the Plough. Great gig. See you again soon.

ROB, THANKS A SHEDLOAD FOR THE AMAZING SOUND YOU GAVE US AT THE AUDIOSONIC PARTY. AND NICE TO SEE YOU ANDY - IT'S BEEN TOO LONG. IT'S ALWAYS A PLEASURE - NEVER A CHORE! HOW COME THERE'S NO PICTURES OF ME ON THE GALLERY PAGE? I NAMED DNA! IF IT WASN'T FOR ME YOU'D STILL BE CALLED 'FUSION'! CHEERS!

we really enjoyed saturday at the manor, although Billy wasnt feeling too good he had a great time as always. thanx for the cd.i'm trying to send the pictures but i need to email it with the attachments, please let me know where to send it. see u next time. alison

love the shows! andy can i have your "dude" t-shirt?!! always do teen spirit and the buzzcocks, they're my faves! lookin forward to hearing greenday, you better get it right you had my CD long enough!!! c ya at the manor tonite. loz x

The gig was great on Saturday. Can't wait to see you play again!

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