Formed in a ramshackle building at the side of a railway track a few years ago. A young man enters an audition lyrics at the ready, a then heavy drinking piano player raises his weary eyes on hearing the tones, calls him by several names and plays the rest of the audition in quiet contemplation. On completion and acceptance of the job, the offer of a lift is accepted. The two musicians are now alone and music and songs are discussed. The older of the two a prolific songwriter offers to make him a Rockstar.
A week or so passes and contact is minimal, a few rehearsals playing cover versions takes place which turns into a 15 month touring stint culminating in playing to over a thousand unsuspecting people in one show.
All the while an underlying calling is pulling the young talented spiritual guitarist towards his roots; original music. The band splinters leaving just four members, three kindred spirits and a singer.
After a few strained but encouraging months something begins to take shape
CRAINE...
Hey - not that you need it, but good luck for tomorrow night, dont break a leg, but make sure you really got the crowd like putty in your hands, lol! Ooh, BBC raw talenty thing on your calendar? Whatever it is, it looks impressive :o)
sorry bout not bein able 2 cum 2 manchester, was an amazin offer tho thanks for that, not much cash atm tho, bt if u let us know bout next time theres a few places we mite b able 2 get there lol
thanks again for offer m8, good luck in manchester...n are u performin at that westfield school fashion show? cause i think im doin sum tech stuff for it so i should be there
i still haven't received the craine cd's through the post...how evil are hmv?! do they not know who you are?! lol! Emmy - at-her-desk-with-jumbo-tissues x
If you're planning on signing stuff for us we'll make sure we bring lots of stuff for you to sign (well, it'll be worth loads when you're huge superstars!) :D
Am having a better week now ta, going on holiday next week and I only found out about it today! Haha! I hate not being organised!
How's your week going so far? Good Monday?
Oh and I can't believe you're playing in Manchester this week... Wish I was at home it would have been easier to get to!
Sarah is off to buy the single from HMV today and we shall we singing along into our hairbrushes at full volume for all the street to hear the fantastical song (and thus want to buy the fantastical single!)
I have the single pre-ordered from hmv. I don't buy downloads i wont give in to technology lol i am a traditionalist :oP
You know were the crew were stood to the left of the stage? me and my mate stood there we had a clear side on view and it sounded great. Everyone seemed to have fun in the crowd (But for a minute with how some of the crowd were dressed i thought youd turned in to a punk band hahaha)and you guys seemed to have a top time so it was a good night all round
Fantastic gig on Friday night guys, such a great (and huge) crowd, the academy was really buzzing. Every gig just gets better than the previous, and Han and I were so pleased we could be there to be a part of it, especially at the bash afterwards getting to meet your family and friends, we were made to feel very welcome. (That cake was FAB!)
I've got everything crossed for the CD release on Mon, and here's hoping for a chart position for next week! (just gonna order a few more copies now...!!) XX
Yeah it was awesome you played my two fav songs aswell i think it's called lost souls? and divine intervention i take it they are both going to be on the album?
I really enjoyed last night you guys certainly look like the real deal. It's amazing how much you have progressed since i first saw you @ the leadmill flood gig last year
Good luck with the single i hope it does well for you guys
Academy was awesome...as for Life..what can I say...it's mine..all mine!! Cheers Chris for the shout out...great to see Craine play in front of a crowd lke that.