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A Genuine Freakshow
Alternative / Experimental / Rock

Pop-infused Post Rock



Reading, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/27/2009
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Member Since9/24/2005
Band Websitewww.agenuinefreakshow.com
Band Members MANAGEMENT
erik@wingnutmusic.com

BOOKING
sarah@fantasticartistbooking.com

BAND
Timothy Sutcliffe – Vocals & Guitar
Jack Bryant – Drums
Marianne Casey Canning – Violin
Melanie Dickson – Cello
John Dunstan – Trumpet
Simon Evans – Guitar
John Szmidt – Bass

InfluencesMew / Sigur Ros / The National / Tom Waits / Elbow / The Beatles / Bob Dylan / Cinematic Orchestra / Pink Floyd / Mono / Tom McRae / Explosions In The Sky / Radiohead / Joanna Newsom / At The Drive In / Godspeed You Black Emperor / Regina Spektor / Portishead / Damien Rice / Vessels / Nick Cave
Sounds LikeDownload the FREE 4-track sampler EP and find out
Record LabelPeartree Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Plug n Play Reading, South
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
The Well Leeds, Northwest
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
The Rainbow Birminghsm, Midlands
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
The Social London, London and South East
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
Buffalo Bar Cardiff, Wales
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
The Jericho Tavern Oxford, South
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
The Hobgoblin Staines, London and South East
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Liquid Nation Ladbroke Grove, London, London and South East
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
The Firestation Windsor, London and South East
Dec 15 2009 8:00P
The Old Blue Last Shoreditch, London, London and South East
Dec 16 2009 8:00P
The Cellars Portsmouth
Dec 18 2009 8:00P
Start The Bus Bristol, Southwest

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   About A Genuine Freakshow

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A Genuine Freakshow are a 7-piece pop-infused post-rock cannonade with mass appeal. Songs born of their broad range of influences from Elbow and Radiohead to Mogwai and Explosions In The Sky are accompanied by lush orchestral arrangements and the sincere falsetto vocals of Timothy Sutcliffe. This gives the music they create a blend of classic pop with unpredictable structures and epic climaxes reminiscent of Arcade Fire, Mew, and Sigur Ros.

Based in Reading, the band relentlessly take their eclectic and engaging live show to venues up and down the country, successfully exposing their music to a wide audience. In April 2007 they self-released and sold 200 limited-edition copies of their debut 3-track EP 0.008%; in 2008 the two singles We Are The Undercurrents and Holding Hearts made their way to fans across the whole of Europe and beyond. These singles also attracted the attention of local and national radio, earning the band multiple airplays and appearances on BBC Berkshire, Oxford, and Bristol. BBC 6 Music DJ Tom Robinson invited the band to be guests on his Introducing show, and included Holding Hearts in his “Best of 2008” broadcast; March 2009 marked the band’s BBC Radio 2 debut on Steve Lamacq’s show.

The band continue to push their music world-wide directly from their website, offering a free/pay-what-you-like digital EP including the lead tracks from their previous singles, plus an exclusive live track of a new song from their forthcoming album.

A Genuine Freakshow have spent the summer of 2009 recording their debut album Oftentimes. The album – plus a host of audio and video bonus material available with an exclusive deluxe pre-order edition from the band’s website – is planned for release in Autumn 2009. After supporting Marillion in Holland and filming a live DVD with an audience of 3000, the band are promoting the new album pre-order with UK dates throughout the end of 2009, including a Levi’s “Ones To Watch” showcase at the London Barfly in September.

"What an absolutely marvellous band” Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

“A spellbinding set of heartfelt, spine-tingling beauty... Weaved together to form an awe-inspiring climax that beguiled the bejesus out of everyone in its wake.” Ones To Watch, levi.com

"A band with the towering ambition, pop suss and teetering chaos that only the best brass-filled bands manage." Channel 4, Planet Sound

“Quite exquisite” David Gilyeat, BBC Oxford

“Bracing pop tunes” London Metro


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Anarchist Cookbook

Anarchist Cookbook



Nov 23 2009 1:49 PM

Despite a lack of 'We are the undercurrents' from your set (which your trumpet player tells me is being re-vamped for the album, eagerly anticipating that), really enjoyed your set at the Rainbow. Hope the rest of your shows go well.
Anarchist Cookbook x
Last Days of Lorca

Last Days of Lorca



Nov 6 2009 1:28 AM

See you in Bristol?

Friday 20th Nov @ Start The Bus...

Pete xx
Lawrie

Lawrie



Sep 29 2009 3:35 PM

Discovered AGF this week after a recommendation from the Hope Of The States forums: absolutely love the songs on the Tour EP, ladies and gents. Can't wait for the full debut album, you definitely have another sale here whenever it goes up for pre-order.

Will there be more shows after the album's release? Missed all the dates I could've got to on the September tour (if only I'd heard about you 4 weeks earlier!), so really hoping that I'll have the pleasure of seeing you live once Oftentimes gets released.
Jacky

Jacky Mo



Sep 28 2009 1:32 PM

Amazing last night in Aberdeen!
Headlight

Headlight



Sep 26 2009 4:33 PM

An absolute pleasure to gig with you last night guys, see you again soon with any luck!

Headlight
Keirdre

Keir Thomas



Sep 24 2009 9:21 AM

Bloody awesome in Oxford tonight. Have wanted to see you since I illegally downloaded 0.008%. Now I've attended a gig, bought a tshirt and about to preorder album (can't wait). That's a big tick in the filesharing box! Look forward to seeing you again soon.
The Folkwit Music Club

The Folkwit Music Club



Sep 23 2009 7:22 AM

Thanks for a fab show on Sunday - much appreciated. Hope the rest of the tour goes well. Best, Nick
All Sorted !?! @ NORWICH

All Sorted



Sep 19 2009 10:38 AM

Fooking awesome show last night guys, good to meet you all and good luck with the rest of the tour.

Cheers

All Sorted!?! x
The Form

The Form



Sep 19 2009 10:38 AM

Hey folks hows it going? We are one of your support bands for the Aberdeen leg of your tour :) Really looking forward to meeting you and even more excited about hearing "I Can Feel His Heartbeats" as it is just incredible. It's set to be a busy one and hopefully you will get a proper Scottish crowd :)

The Form x
Headlight

Headlight



Sep 15 2009 9:23 PM

Alright guys? Can't wait for the show next Friday, everyone's really psyched about it. Your tunes are top drawer, looking forward to meeting you!

Headlight
Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is

Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is



Sep 15 2009 8:32 AM

aw thankyou for last night- you were absolutely fucking brilliant. can i say fuck on here? xx
Waking Charred

Waking Charred



Sep 14 2009 12:25 AM

Guys, AMAZING set at the Cellars tonight, many thanks for bringing the beautiful noise. Hope the record's out soon, the fans are foaming at the mouth!!
ute

ute



Sep 4 2009 8:09 AM

can't wait to play with you guys again in rrrrroxford!!!xo
Long Dead Signal

Long Dead Signal



Aug 23 2009 6:36 PM

I love this band!!!
Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is

Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is



Aug 23 2009 6:36 PM

le singe est sous la table. en La Rochelle.
Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is

Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is



Aug 23 2009 6:36 PM

vox populi!!!!
WhoEst(live)

WhoEst(live)



Jun 29 2009 12:44 PM

Thanks, merci, dankeschön, graci, dankjewel...
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AGP(Oceansize - Mon - RESCHEDULED!!!)

AGP(Oceansize - Mon - RESCHEDULED!!!)



Jun 27 2009 5:28 AM

We cannot and I mean CANNOT wait to have you play in September here in Aberdeen.

The songs are simply out of this world. Total hairs on the back of the neck stuff!

I cannot stop listening to you! Even though its 6am and I really should go to sleep!

Look forward to meeting you all!

Thanks
Ross
AGP xx
All Sorted !?! @ NORWICH

All Sorted



Jun 23 2009 2:35 PM

Looking forward to having you guys on stage in September.

See you then

All Sorted!?!
Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is

Vienna Ditto debut single 14th Nov FREE here is



Jun 15 2009 6:30 PM

yaaay AND IT'S ALL GOING TO WORK!!!!!! nice one!! :-) :-) :-) xx
Katrina's face 'n' Paws

Katrina's face 'n' Paws



Jun 12 2009 10:37 PM

Liam just posted a link to the new video on facebook. It gave me goosebumps watching. You guys are just soooooooooooooooo fantastic.
Kidnapper Bell

Kidnapper Bell



Jun 11 2009 12:16 PM

That video is freaking awesome!!!

(no pun intended)

Liam
COE

COE



Jun 5 2009 11:10 AM

Hope last night went well guys/gals
xxx
Club Shuffle

Club Shuffle



Jun 5 2009 7:36 AM

Well well, you were simply stunning last night, really incredible set. Congratulations, best of luck with the rest of recording
twitter.com/monkeysuitmusic

twitter.com/monkeysuitmusic



Jun 3 2009 9:22 PM

Hi

See you there...




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