Since what officially remains the weirdest first gig of all time at the Metropole Hotel in Leeds in late 2007...
Melodramatic-popsters Dorien Starre are kicking on.
“I knew as soon as I walked into the place that the serious looking group of black tied clad city professionals networking inside weren’t going to dig the band. The enthusiastic friend who had booked us should have got a Celine Dion impersonator: something safe. It was a triumph for not giving a monkeys though and we made every effort to annoy the po-faced onlookers”
swoons Leo the band’s frontman (as quoted recently).
The open and expressive tone of Leo’s melody set against drummer Andy’s infectious rhythm give Ian (guitar) & Al (bass) the drama to crank up a theatrical style.
Intoxicated by the same air that bands like Wild Beasts suck in:
live shows are punctuated by blistering guitar and disco beats that thump and barge frivolity at the audience; novel, very fun.
“A tuneful, bouncy lot with a flair for the catchy and a croony stylish singer making things even better. It’s freezing cold out there but this lot make such Arctic adventures worthwhile. I’ll be following their progress with interest and I advise you to do the same.” ~ Fly Regional
“Their opener flowed from a simple guitar riff to a satisfyingly beefy chorus.” ~ Sandman Magazine
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The Rock And Roll Circus are chuffed to be hosting our own show again on the 'I Love West Leeds Festival Radio Station' this Thursday evening from 6 til 7pm. For full station listings and details visit http://www.ilovewestleeds.co.uk/radio.htm
We're going to have some very special guests in for an exclusive live session. And there's going to be plenty of tunes aired from local & national acts, as well as some gems from our dusty archives, and many bands who play at The Rock And Roll Circus, so you may well hear your band spinning!
Nice one. We're bringing a full drum kit so you're welcome to use kick / toms (think we only use 2) / stands. Also you can use our bass amp if you want (trace elliot combo). You'll need to bring your own guitar amps though.
