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Monday 14th May 2012
FREE ENTRY GIG
featuring...
Let's Buy Happiness
LBH FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE - http://www.facebook.com/LetsBuyHappinessuk
Having formed over a mutual love of North American alternative rock, the 5-piece outfit consisting of Sarah Hall (vocals), James Hall (guitar/keys), Graeme Martin (guitars), Mark Brown (bass) and James King (drums); began playing local shows in their hometown (Newcastle). However it wasn’t long before their melodic, melancholy songs took them to greater heights.
The self released No Hot Ashes garnered much local andnational attention and with their self-released singles Six Wolves, Fast Fast and Dirty Lakes, the band have twice been invited to Maida Vale studios for both BBC Radio 6 and Radio 1. Dirty Lakes was also included on Spotify's "Songs of 2011" list, showcasing all the best music from the last year.
Within a year of playing their debut show in a small Newcastle pub, the band were invited by Michael Eavis to perform at Glastonbury 2010 on the John Peel stage alongside Foals, Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons and The XX.
Self described as ''melodic soundscapes slapped on driving rhythm sections'' James Hall's older sister Sarah was asked to front the band in mid 2009 gaining applause from The Guardian… "a voice that connotes angelic purity" and Q Magazine ''Imagine a femalefronted Shins.'' Sean Adams, editor of Drowned In Sound has become an avid fan, describing Let's Buy Happiness as… "one of the most thrilling new bands I’ve seen in years”
As well as supporting the legendary Primal Scream at Electric Brixton, LBH have toured the UK with Frankie and The Heartstrings; and We Were Promised Jetpacks, gathering a large fan base on their travels. Other supports include Idlewild, The Temper Trap, Vivian Girls, HEALTH, Sky Larkin and The Futureheads.
The band are about to embark on a mini UK Tour throughout May in support of their latest self-released single 'Works Better On Paper' (release date 4th June / Ghost Arc).
" Tyneside fivesome Let's Buy Happiness have a fondness for wistful, US indie pop. Imagine a female-fronted Shins." - Q MAGAZINE
"Clearly already on their way to greatness." - TOM ROBINSON, BBC 6 MUSIC
"Sounding Mighty Fine" - HUW STEPHENS, BBC RADIO 1
"...Their debut video will make your life" - NME
“Let’s Buy Happiness share the syrupy, glacial magnificence that first made The Sugarcubes” - THE FLY
"...a voice that connotes angelic purity." - GUARDIAN NEW BAND OF THE DAY
plus supports...
Aaron Wright
Aaron Wright has spent the last couple of years building on a growing reputation as an excellent and charismatic singer/songwriter and has demonstrated his ability to satisfy the crowds all over the UK. Having played at most of Britain’s finest talent show case venues Aaron is set to dazzle all of us with the wit and passion in his music. Following the success of his first EP ‘Behold A Pale Horse’ Aaron will release his self-titled debut album on 7th March. With early radio support coming from Gideon Coe, Marc Riley, Billy Sloan and Vic Galloway. The twenty-three year old Scot has already played rousing shows at the likes of Manchester’s In The City festival, Glasgow’s King Tuts and Oh Inverted World (Old Queen’s Head) this follows festival appearances at Glastonbury, Benicassim, T in the Park, Hopp Farm and Electric Picnic.
Inland Sea
The ten members of Brisbane's Inland Sea are bound together by a love of complex harmonies and song writing. Since forming in early 2010, they have won hearts with their intricate five-part vocal harmonies, interwoven instrumentation and lyrical sincerity. A colourful and dynamic live show accompanies their unique approach to song writing, ensuring that Inland Sea will win your heart too.
DOORS 7:45pm >> FREE ENTRY
BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB, LEEDS
more info >>> http://www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk/Event/Details/630