The Raconteurs

The Raconteurs at Newcastle upon Tyne Academy, Thu 19 Oct

Review by Claire Dupree

The Raconteurs captivate the Newcastle Academy audience with a collection of songs that, if there's any justice in the world, should be deemed classics in the near future...»

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The Raconteurs

Once upon a time there was this band called the White Stripes who sold some records. Back in their hometown of Detroit, there was a man called Brendan Benson who I reckon is better but sold approximately no records in comparison. They formed a band with The Greenhornes, called themselves The Raconteurs (or, if you live in Australia, The Saboteurs) and lived happily ever after.»