Escape From Efrafa
Driving rhythms, imaginative melodies, and genuine lyrics make up the sound that is Escape From Efrafa. A collective force of energy that creates mind-blowing rock and roll.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Formed in 2001 by Adam Worrall (lead guitar), Dean Worrall (rhythm guitar), and Brandon Lewis(keyboards). Drummer Luke Hildreth was later recruited when the group met him during an evening of heavy drinking. The talented Brian Colborne was brought on as bassist to complete the line up.
The group has played a couple of shows with this line up until the disappearance of Brian. The band continued to work on recordings and did some shows during the absence of the bass player.
Using a computer and one microphone the recordings were created in various garages and basements. Dean did most of the bass tracks on these recordings, with some track credits going to Brandon and Chris Lewis.
Unfortunately Brandon decided to move away in 2002, although he did make appearances for practices and some shows.
In 2003 Brian resurfaced and rejoined the band. The return of a bassist on stage brought about more focus on playing shows. Summer of 2003 the band played every Sunday at the Rose and Crown and had played various other bars in between. Eventually Brandon left the band due to his inability to attend the shows and practices.
Currently the band mainly plays unplugged shows at the Round Tower, and is constantly looking for places to play.
Unfortunately Luke will be taking a leave for 6 months come May, but plans to return as soon as possible.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We are at our best live (particularily with the right amount of adrenaline and alcohol, etc.)
Currently we play in various pubs and bars in London, Ontario.
Your musical influences
Pink Floyd, T-Rex, Led Zeppelin, Electric Light Orchestra, Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Radiohead, Supertramp, Blue Rodeo, Tom Petty, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, The Constantines, The Beatles, The Creation, Crowded House, Oasis, Squeeze, The Sonics, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, James Brown, Bob Dylan, The Kinks, George Clinton, Rhapsody, Queen, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Dream Theatre, The Coral, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Coldplay, Charles Mingus, Max Roach, AC/DC, The Move, Duke Ellington, Genesis, Lou Reed, Sex Pistols, The Damned, Syd Barret, David Bowie, etc.
