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Presumed Innocent (band)
Presumed Inncent are a band formed in 2008 by John Carmichael (bass guitar and vocals) and Neil Irwin (rhythm guitar and lead vocals) along with Tim Vass (lead guitar) and Allan Miller (drums). They are a covers band perfoming songs by Coldplay, Stereophonics, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon and many others.

History
In the late 70's and early 80's John Carmichael played in the hard working Manchester band, 'Sideline' on lead guitar and vocals. Also in the band were, Steve Lloyd, Bass guitar and vocals, Mark Jones rhythm guitar and vocals and Allan Lucas ,drums and vocals. In 1981 they entered a talent contest 'Search for a Star', hosted by Granada Television and The Manchester Evening News and held at the 'Talk of The North' venue in Eccles. They came runners up in the final, which was won by Rickie Patrick, was not a former member of the 70's pop group Sweet Sensation. The final was judged by Jonny Hamp, director of Light Entertainment at Granada TV and the previous years winner Lisa Stansfield.

Presumed Innocent's first gig was at Penrith Conservative Club on 1 May 2009 to celebrate the 50th birthday of their friend and co-worker, Carol Jeffreys. Shortly after their debut, Allan Miller left the band due to personal commitments so a replacement drummer was required and, after a brief search, the band enlisted the talents of female drummer, Frankie Brench, also a co-worker of John and Neil.

Influences
John Carmichael
 * Deep Purple
 * The Beatles
 * Rush

Equipment Used
John Carmichael

Guitars
 * Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass
 * Fender Aerodyne fretless Jazz Bass
 * Fender Aerodyne Precision Bass
 * Gibson Thunderbird Studio Bass
 * Fender Kingman Acoustic Bass
 * Fender Aerodyne Telecaster
 * Wecther Pathmaker Electro acoustic
 * Giannini Craviola Classical Guitar
 * Antoria Mandolin

Bass Rig
 * Ashdown ABM EVOIII Amp
 * Asdown 418 and 115 mini cabs

Songs Covered

 * Chansing Cars - Snow Patrol
 * Dakota - Stereophonics
 * Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
 * Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
 * Back In The USSR - The Beatles
 * New Shoes - Paolo Nutini

Future Gigs
The band's next gig is forecast for 29 August 2009 at the inaugural Sleagillbury Rock Fest.