Waylayers, Rook & The Ravens, Escapists, Pete Hickman & The Divers
Waylayers were formed in 2010 and have rapidly become a must see band. After a strong 2011 which included performances in Holland, Germany & great start to 2012, with their recent gig at Camden’s Roundhouse, the band produce atmospheric synth infused pop music, inspired by reverb and with a love for soaring heartfelt melodies and big sound scapes.
“Two Door Cinema Club gone all neon blue and Blade Runner, with a dash of Coldplay-style widescreenism” – Art Rocker
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Rook and The Ravens are an alternative rock quintet from the Dark Peak. The band have played with the likes of Calvin Harris, The Futureheads, The Twang, Karima Francis & The Travelling Band. The band are currently working with esteemed record producer Andy Macpherson (The Who, Doves, and Teenage Fanclub). Having recently returned to the UK after a tour of Ireland, the band are gaining an international reputation for blistering live shows and epic songwriting.
“They are, without doubt, an inspirational and exhilarating experience” – BBC
“Rook and the Ravens are working with the basic ingredients of brilliance and on that basis; it’s only a matter of time before they reach the dizzy heights of mass notoriety and unanimous acceptance.” – High Voltage
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Escapists are a four-piece from London, who draw inspiration from the Brooklyn/Montreal bands of the 00′s, with an epic cinematic sound, soaring melodies and urgent guitars. Their single ‘Post Gospel Blues’ is out now.
“Post Gospel Blues has the makings of a future anthem” -John Kennedy XFM
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Pete Hickman & The Divers deliver a blend of alternative indie rock, influenced and compared to the likes of Elliott Smith, Death Cab For Cutie, Jeff Buckley and Band of Horses.
“We think it’s superb, and can’t wait to hear more where it came from” -Laissez Faire Club
“Hopefully plenty more where this came from in the future” -God is in the TV
Stage times below -
Waylayers 9.40pm
Rook & The Ravens 9pm
Escapists 8.20pm
Pete Hickman & The Divers 7.40pm
Age restrictions – shows are 14+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, proof of age upon request regardless of advance ticket purchase.
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