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Having made his name through a number of stints with different bands, Mike Baillie has invested all his songwriting talents into his own band. His skills have already been recognised by many Scottish luminaries including Snow Patrol, Idlewild, Thirteen Senses and Belle & Sebastian, and many international ones such as Stars, Len, Slim Francis, The Besnard Lakes and Land Of Talk, who he has toured with, played with and supported.
Baillie & The Fault is the band: Mike Baillie (Vocals/Guitars/Keyboards), Martin Ritchie (Bass/Vocals) and Sean McGrath (Drums/Vocals).
You are the audience.
YourSound Artist of the Month at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow – April 2007.
Short-listed in JockRock’s ‘Best Newcomer’ award, alongside Frightened Rabbit, The Twilight Sad and Make Model – January 2008.
“Debuting with the “Cross Your Fingers And Pray That It Rains” EP, Mike and the gang give us a fine slab of melodic, but jaggy anthems. It’s fair to say that something special is brewing”. JIM GELLATLY, Xfm.
“A good pedigree of musician…If this was Cruft’s, Mike Baillie would be straight in with first prize!”. VIC GALLOWAY, BBC Radio One.
“Great musicianship. Great songwriting. Great songs.” ANDREW TULLY, BBC Radio One/Avalanche Records.
Sorry I couldn't make your dj nite last week! Was it amazing? Must let me know when your next one is, I might just have the money to come along! Game on! x x
yo mike! Hows it goin, Hope you're well. I have just logged on to this gypie page for the first time in ages and put up a track, Hope you enjoy but doubt it will give you a excuse to stay on this social networking site as nothing will. Anyways take care and hopefully see you guys soon, Lou
Hey Mr Man, how's the form? It's actually been ages. Playing in Sleazies this wednesday, you should pop doon be smashing to have a wee catch up. You got anything coming up soon? Rsvp! Merci! x x
How was your show on Saturday? We Had a bloody nightmare. The whole of Jamiaca street's power went down...gig cancelled. Re-scheduled for this friday in Sleazys. if you are about please come along...it'll be genius.
