Ancient Tapes

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Ancient Tapes is a band, featuring Sam Brockelsby (vocals and guitar), Gareth Schott (guitar) and Rob Shirlow (bass). Since their formation they have had a series of drummers, including Liam Clancy, Mark McGeady, Albert Bannister and Cameron Reid. Their first gig was at Biddy Mulligan's in September 2014, and in February 2015, they released their first EP, Hummingbird. The band went on hiatus from May 2015 with Brockelsby's departure to Germany, but resumed playing gigs from November 2016 on his return to NZ. In May 2017 the band released Promo Tape on tape and digital download, to help fund future recordings.

Significant gigs by the band included supporting The Bats and The Wedding Present in 2017.

The band are again on hiatus since July 2017.

Sam Brockelsby currently fronts Elephant Facelift with former drummer Albert Bannister

Rob Shirlow fronts his own lo-fi project Bitter Defeat

Cameron Reid has returned to drumming with Old Loaves

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