Acoustic Moods
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Acoustic Moods are an instrumental guitar group featuring Chris Dumigan on classical guitar, Tony Ward on acoustic guitar and Dan Coghill on bass.

The band was formed by Chris and Tony in 1995 due to an experimental rendering of some of Genesis' music instrumentally, on 2 guitars. Before long, Mike Bonwick was recruited to play bass and the line-up was complete. After a couple of years, Mike's other commitments meant he was unable to continue as Acoustic Moods' Bassist. Dan Coghill came to the group, by the suggestion of his dad, Chas, who is the band's sound engineer.

In the early days, gigs consisted mainly of Genesis material, with one or two original pieces thrown in. However, over the years, more and more original material has been written, which now forms the bulk of the sets.
Why this name?
We play moods of acoustic style music.
Do you play live?
We play the odd local concert, but have also performed at G2 the Genesis convention and at the Trafford Park Centenary in 1998.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It makes it much easier to get in touch in fans.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yep.
Band History:
Formed in 1995
Dan Coghill joined in 1998 as the new bass player
2001 played G2
Your influences?
Genesis, Queen, Lloyd Webber, Hank Marvin, Dave Crosby, folk music, classical.
Favorite spot?
Manchester, Urmston Cricket Club
Equipment used:
Guitars without amplifiers (usually)