Big Note Featured Artist
RANGER

Individuals' names
Charli Faux (vocals) and Sam Hartley (guitar & vocals)

Brief Biography.
We have been mates since meeting through mutual friends in 2001. We spent our lunch breaks all that summer in Hyde Park bonding over our equally inane day jobs (although at least Sam's had the benefit of free beer) and our love of music. After travelling round Mexico for a month together in 2001 with Sam's guitar along for the ride and picking up a Power Rangers beach towel along the way, we realised we had the potential to make some great music together. It wasn't til late 2002 that we finally started working on our sound and Ranger was born.
Musical style/description/quotes.
This is a really hard one cos we're only just fully getting to grips with songwriting. We have definitely got our own sound but its not something we actually aim for when writing. Comparisons people have made so far include Lamb and Mazzy Star… which will do for now!
Forthcoming news/plans.
ore dates to be confirmed for the summer but we are trying to take a bit of a break to work on some new material over the next month or so.
Recordings made/available. (how to get them)
are hoping to have a live CD available in July. If you would be interested in getting your hands on one, please email us at Ranger@rangerbase.co.uk and we will put you on the waiting list.
Influences.
Charli: sooooo many influences, so many idols, so many artists to love! I could list them all day but to name a few who are always at the top of my playlist and inspire me in different ways - Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Roots Manuva, Paul Weller, Van Morrison, Prince, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Kelis, Steel Pulse, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Cat Stevens, Ben Harper, Chrissie Hynde… the list is endless!

Sam: Stone Roses, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Tricky, John Lee Hooker, Tindersticks, Gillian Welch, Paul Weller, Michael Jackson, Manu Chao, Aphex Twin. I have got better taste than Charli
Daydreams.
Sam: Appearing on Jools Holland (as long as he doesn't murder one of our songs with his boogie-woogie piano)
Charli: doing a huge open air gig and having a crowd sing my lyrics back to me… can you IMAGINE?????
Secret pleasure.
Charli: not getting out of bed all day
Longest hour.
Charli: This one's easy! 4.30 - 5.30pm when I am willing the working day to end. My GOD it drags……
Sam: the hour before the gig where half of you cant wait to get on stage and the other half wants to run home crying
Favourite gadget/luxury.
Charli: George Foreman lean mean grilling machine. Badboy!
Itchiest irritation.
Charli: Travelling on the tube in Rush Hour. I hate everyone!
Sam: People talking to me when I'm hungry
Greatest confusion.
Charli: Men
Sam: Why women feel the need to understand men