Sense of Amelia

The Sense of Amelia are an indie rock band based in South East London, mainly in New Cross and Greenwich. The band name is a play-on phrase from the word "sinsemillia": A cannabis-growing technique where no seeds are produced. They were formed in 2005 by frontman Dan Skinner, bassist Craig Burden, and drummer Andy Peddie. The band are closely linked to the Renouf family of musicians based in the Greenwich area, with the core members of the group collaborating with the second generation of the Renouf family in music.

Recently, the Sense of Amelia were on MUZU TV, and acquired the services of session musicians John O'Neil and Richie Downs: Both of whom play for 2-Tone ska band Bad Manners.

Band members

 * Dan Skinner (real name: Dan Clift) - Vocals, guitar
 * Craig "E" Burden - Bass, backing vocals
 * Andy "Terry Bull" Peddie - Drums, backing vocals
 * "Dr. Huw" John O'Neil - Saxophone, flute, tin whistle, percussion (2009 - present)
 * Richie Downs - Keyboards (2009 - present)

Pre-Sense of Amelia days (2002-2005)
Dan Clift had several written songs at his disposal that he performed on a regular basis in the New Cross scene early in the 21st century, particularly in the open-mic sessions. Together with fellow New Cross regulars: His brother George Clift on bass and family friend Chris Martin on drums, they formed Resident Smith around 2002.

Forming the Sense of Amelia (2005-present)
2005 saw the formation of the Sense of Amelia, with Dan Clift joining with bassist Craig Burden, who regularly played bass for Daniel Renouf, and drummer Andy Peddie. Later that same year, the band would also assist Alice Renouf in her music, be it in the studio or at live gigs as her backing band. Collectively under her name, they appeared on Replugged In New Cross with her track Rainbows.

In 2009, the Sense of Amelia received their most exposure to date, playing the Ravensbourne sessions for video sharing website MUZU TV, which broadcasts internationally. Around this time as well, Bad Manners members John O'Neil and Richie Downs