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Mamas Gun
Pop / Soul / Funk

Routes to Riches LP / New Single / OUT NOW



London
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/10/2009
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   Mamas Gun: General Info
Member Since10/25/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.mamasgun.co.uk
Band MembersDrums: Union Jack

Lead Vox / Guitar : A.P.

Bass / BVox: The Professor

Keys / BVox: Eighties

Guitar / BVox: Spiller



FOR ALL BAND ENQUIRIES CONTACT:

CARLY MARTIN / MG MANAGEMENT
Email: carly@mg-management.co.uk
Tel: 07956 588 160



UK LABEL - CANDELION RECORDS

JAPAN LABEL AVEX
Contact:Dee Hattori
Email:dee-h@av.avex.co.jp

GERMAN LABEL VOXYD
Contact: Steffi Krisch
Email: steffi@musikwirtschaft.de

BENELUX LABEL (Holland & Belgium) GO ENTERTAINMENT
Contact: Sjaak Bruijn
Email: sjaak.bruijn@planet.nl

Live Agents - Creatuve Arts Agency (CAA)
Contact: Georgia Spencer
Email: gspencerholmes@caa.com
Tel: 020 8846 3000

Press
Phil Savidge phill@savagepr.com
Gaby Green gaby@greengabpr.co.uk

Online PR
Kevin Marston kev@cannonballpr.com

Distribution James@absolutemarketing.co.uk

France Live Agents - NOUS PRODUCTIONS
Email: florian@nousproductions.com

Regional Radio - HART MEDIA
Email: jo@hartmedia.co.uk
Tel: 0207 209 3760

National Radio & TV - JEFF CHEGWIN PR
Email:jeffchegwin@hotmail.com
Tel: 0208 579 7997

Street Team / Marketing - NEON STREET
Email:phil@neonstreet.co.uk




Influences

Just about everything. Albums recently on repeat: Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes, Fleetwood Mac Rumours and Nathaniel Merriweather LOVAGE: Music to make love to your old lady by....

Sounds Like
Mamas
Press

"Already banking radio play with this delicious modern take on sumery '70-tingled soul...(Mamas Gun) openly filters the multi-layered spirit of Stevie and Marvin through latter-day smooth sensualist such as D'Angelo or Maxwell... Think Mark Ronson without the smarm"

Uncut Magazine 4 OUT OF FIVE stars (August 08)


"Mamas Gun are to be commdended: it's pretty hard to reinvent the sweet, warm, groove filled - r'n'b of the 1970's with credibilty . Their trick is to sound like they've cherry picked the finest deatils of an eclectic record collection...This, together with frontman Andy Platts's winsome vocals and the outfits experimental instruments, means they've nailed some seriously crowd pleasing tunes"

The Metro 'One to watch' (August '08)


"One of the best things you can do on radio is play a good record, today someone bought this little gem into our studio, I played it and I thought well, it really doesn't get any better than this...(plays Pots Of Gold)...Can you believe that we get songs like this delivered into us?. How good is that song?....unbelievable!...contemporary, its just smacks of quality"

Chris Evans Drive-Time Show on BBC Radio 2
07.05.08


"Mamas Gun - a great new artist"

DJ Trevor Nelson on Radio 2


"Mamas Gun, led by über cool vocalist Andy Platts sound fabulous on record and go down a hoot live too!"

Steve Lamaq BBC Radio 1


"Mamas Gun tracks belong in an art gallery rather than on a piece of laser embedded plastic. One listen and you'll feel like real soul music and music with real soul has finally found its way home."

Blues & Soul Magazine Feature


Album
Video
Diary



MAMAS GUN VIDEO DIARY ISSUE 2
First week of album recording: drums and bass

MAMAS GUN VIDEO DIARY ISSUE 3
Funky ball of rock: Guitar time at Din...

MAMAS GUN VIDEO DIARY ISSUE 4
Crazy Dave: All things keyboard shaped...

MAMAS GUN VIDEO DIARY ISSUE 5
Menage a trois...Glocks, synths, vox and ADHD...

MAMAS GUN VIDEO DIARY ISSUE 6
Filthy Brass - The Hornstars!, rockumentary, X'mas wishes...


Live
Diary


Umsonst & Draussen, Wurzburg, Germany, 20.06.09
Photos: Fotologe & Mattrkeyworth http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattrkeyworth/


Heimspiel, Stuttgart 25.07.09


Secret Garden Party 25.07.09



SUCCESS IN GERMANY!

We contributed a song to an album that’s entered the download charts at number 2 and the physical charts at number 4 in Germany. The album is a tribute to German Hip hop pioneers Die Fantastischen Vier. We were honored to be asked to do a version of their early hit “Die Da” from 1989. OLD SCHOOL! Anyway – thanks so much to all our German friends for helping propel the album to that height in the charts. We’ll be back in Germany to play alongside Die Fantastischen Vier in Hamburg in September…PS the album (unsurprisingly) is called “A Tribute To Die Fantastischen Vier”.

Ein riesengrosses Dankeschoen an all unsere deutschen Freunde die uns mit dem Kauf von “A Tribute To Die Fantastischen Vier” unterstuetzt haben. Wir fuehlen uns sehr geehrt dass unsere Version von „Die Da“ ins Album aufgenommen wurde. Uns wurde mitgeteilt dass das Album auf Platz 2 in den Download Charts und auf Platz 4 in den Aktuellen Album Charts eingestiegen ist. Wir freuen uns tierisch. Wir kommen im September zurueck nach Deutschland um mit den Fantastischen Vier in Hamburg zu spielen. Wir hoffen Euch alle wiederzusehen ...Euch alle...

Record LabelCANDELION
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 9 2009 8:00P
Guildhall (Supp Beverly Knight) Preston
Nov 10 2009 8:00P
Philharmonic Hall (Supp Beverly Knight) Liverpool
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Dome (Supp Beverly Knight) Brighton
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Guildhall (Supp Beverly Knight) Southampton
Nov 15 2009 8:00P
Leas Cliff Hall (Supp Beverly Knight) Kent
Nov 16 2009 8:00P
University of East Anglia (Supp Beverly Knight) Norwich
Nov 17 2009 8:00P
Bridgewater Hall (Supp Beverly Knight) Manchester
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Cliffs Pavillion (Supp Beverly Knight) Southend
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
City Hall (Supp Beverly Knight) Sheffield
Nov 23 2009 8:00P
Symphony Hall (Supp Beverly Knight) Birmingham
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
The Sage (Supp Beverly Knight) Gateshead
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
Billboard LIVE TOKYO
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
Billboard LIVE TOKYO
Feb 1 2010 8:00P
Billboard LIVE OSAKA
Apr 7 2010 8:00P
Royal Albert Hall (Supp Beverly Knight) London

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Latest
News

07.11.09

HELLLOOO! We are currently on a day off from touring with Beverley Knight. The last 4 dates in Ipswich, Cardiff, Bristol and Wolves have been fantastic - we've been getting a great response from the crowds and shifting a lot of albums!

We fly up to Glasgow tomorrow and NW England alas without The Professor - we've got Ben Epstein standing in for 3 gigs (you may have seen him playing with Duffy over the last 2 years). But don't worry The Prof will be back in no time!

Other news: We are Number 1 in the Japanese airplay chart and Number 3 in the Japanese Billboard Hot 100 chart!!!

I'll try and get some pics and footage of the tour up here ASAP.....over & out!. AP

27.10.09

NEWS OF THE DAY: MAMAS GUN ARE NUMBER 5 IN THE JAPANESE CHARTS and the most played international act on Japanese radio in 2009 so far!

We are pleased to announce we will be touring BILLBOARD LIVE next year 29th, 30th January in Tokyo and 1st Feb in Osaka.

20.10.09

HEY HEY well thankyou to everyone that's bought or is buying ROUTES TO RICHES (don't forget it'd make a great stocking filler ho ho ho - sorry)...apparently sales are very healthy, remember you can get online as well as in HMV's across the land.

It's also started going on sale in Japan and apparently we're the most played overseas act on national radio over there this year! SO hopefully it bodes well for sales and our upcoming Japanese tour. We're also releasing in Germany, Holland, Luxembourg and hopefully France with live dates to support. But for the moment it's all about getting ready to hit the road with the wonderfully talented Beverley Knight supporting on her UK tour throughout November.

Other stuff: Check out Faith and The Fury from our top friends below. I produced and co-wrote her soon-to-be-single Lotus Eater, I think it's a great meeting of ideas and Fiona's lyrics and voice are just fantastic :)

Anyway, over and out, more later! AP x P.S Thanks everyone for so much love at The Borderline

30.09.09

Well the record's been out 2 days now and reports are coming in that it's selling very well and that reviews are generally favourable! If you're in London remember we have our headline show next week Tues 6th October at The Borderline. Supporting us will be the lovely Niamh Mc Nally who is a very talented friend of ours, be sure to catch her set! Listen to her stuff here: myspace.com/niamhmcnally

20.09.09

The record's out in 8 days homeys...if you're a myspace friend I'm going to come beating your digital door down to go and buy it! And if you're not and you're reading this then WHY THE HELL AREN'T YOU??? Hahaha, no pressure! :)

We've been playing in Europe again to good receptions. The Japanese label putting our record out are winding things up too so everything is on the boil cooking nicely!

02.09.09

Hello people well I'm please to report that the Mamas Gun debut album Routes to Riches and new single You Are The Music will be released on the 28th September! It's been a long time coming due to false starts, delays and hiccups but we're finally here and ready to do this! We'll be putting on our own show in October at The Borderline as well as a national UK tour in November supporting Beverley Knight.



Video
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THE STORY SO FAR



ROUTES TO RICHES LP PROMO


'YOU ARE THE MUSIC' SINGLE MUSIC VIDEO



EXCERPTS OF MG LIVE IN STUTTGART



DEBUT LP "ROUTES TO RICHES" AVAILABLE IN STORE AND ONLINE AT:


iTUNES: ALBUM, SINGLES AND BONUS TRACKS


ALBUM


YOU ARE THE MUSIC (SINGLE)




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Mamas Gun's Friends Comments
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Les Dee

Les Dee



Nov 9 2009 6:10 PM

Saw you guys in Glasgow last night, brilliant gig.

best wishes.

Les Dee
janey

janey



Nov 8 2009 9:18 PM

Hey guys! You're getting rave reviews for bk tour, fantastic! I'm laid up with swine flu and gonna miss ya tomorrow in Preston, gutted of guttedsville. Got mini me doing your teaming. Have a great gig n come back as soon as you can! Peace and love janey xx
Linda

Linda



Nov 8 2009 5:41 PM

See you guys later, looking forward to it :) Xxxx
BexSeX

Beccy Websdell



Nov 7 2009 5:03 PM

heyhey :)
if you remember, a while back you said you could maybe get me on the guestlist to one of your shows?
i'm going to the preston show on the 9th :)
can i still get on the list or should i buy a normal ticket? :P
ahh what to doo?
xxx
lily

lily



Nov 4 2009 6:59 PM

I wait for your album in France, cause i cannot  find in Virgin megastore! So when does it come to Paris? I fall in love to your song : " Sketches" amazon bonus track
Akiko

Akiko



Nov 2 2009 2:16 AM

thanks for the add & ur nice comment! i got ur album yesterday and that was really amazing. 
Tido

Tido Fernadez



Oct 30 2009 1:33 PM

Andy honey I got the album today. I wanted to give it my full attention so I turned off the phone, shut the blinds and climbed into a hot bath with lavendar, essence of jasmine and my portugese neighbour Rico. (We couldnt believe that you wrote a song for him). Its simply divine honey, you gorgeous bastard you. Speak soon,xxx
[pi !]

[pi !]



Oct 30 2009 7:49 AM

Wow, Mamas Gun... ;o) !
Sophie

Sophie Morrell



Oct 29 2009 6:05 PM

Faith and the Fury

Faith and the Fury



Oct 28 2009 9:32 PM

just listened to sketches, wow....fuck platts it's lovely, stop being so bastard talented, you're showing the rest of us up!!

big hairy ones xxx
KoYo

KoYo



Oct 28 2009 11:44 AM

Hi! Thank you for adding me!! :-)

Today I bought Mamas Gun's debut album 'Routes to Riches' !!
When I listened to your music on the radio for the first time, I'm really into the music...
Amazing groove!!! sooo wonderful!!!

I want to go to your live in Japan in 2010, but I can't... :-( 
I hope that I can go to your live next time!

Your friend, KoYo :)
UPWAVE

UPWAVE



Oct 27 2009 4:37 PM

Hello there, thank you for your friendship and your very wonderful music, from universal peace wave 

UPWAVE

UPWAVE



Oct 27 2009 4:32 PM

Hola Buenos dias

Muchas gracias vengo de japon

★miwa★

★miwa★



Oct 27 2009 4:20 PM

Hi !
I wait 4 u in Tokyo

xxx♡
miwa
yuko

yuko



Oct 27 2009 1:36 PM

hi!
super thanks for adding me to your freinds' list and your comment:)
i feel happy you're coming to japan in 2010!! see you at billboard in osaka!
酒井ヤスナオ

酒井ヤスナオ



Oct 27 2009 12:59 PM

Thanks for the massage!!
Everyone is wating for your live in Japan!!!
take care:)
w00sh

w00sh



Oct 23 2009 2:13 AM

The album was definitely a long time coming, but well worth the wait, I love it and the bonus songs too. Such an amazing album, you guys should be very proud. One of the best this year.
* Ali *

* Ali *



Oct 20 2009 1:03 PM

Hi guys,

Loving the album.. got it just in time for my birthday!
Was definately worth the wait:)
Gonna try and get to see you live again soon (has been too long).

Hope everything is going well for you...think it's awsome that you're supporting Beverly Knight too!!

Take care,

Ali. xx
virtualhippee

virtualhippee



Oct 20 2009 12:08 PM

Got it!! (The album) Love it !! (Like I knew I would) xx
Mami☆

Mami☆



Oct 18 2009 9:44 PM

Thank you
Thank you
I'm looking forward to see you next year in JP!!
Mami
CosmoBrown

CosmoBrown



Oct 11 2009 2:38 PM

FANTASTIC NEW SINGLE GUYS !!!
Can't buy it from the French Itunes , sooooo frustrating !!!
w00sh

w00sh



Oct 10 2009 2:49 PM

Hi there,

Not a problem, love your work and knew I'd love the album. I was very quick in snapping it up, one of the best albums of this year along with a few others. I always have time for great music, oh and I love the bonus songs too.

Keep up the fantastic work, I hope you have a great weekend too.

Best wishes.

w00sh
virtualhippee

virtualhippee



Oct 8 2009 12:39 PM

Sketches = goose bumps....v beautiful indeed :) xx
BexSeX

Beccy Websdell



Oct 7 2009 7:15 PM

heyhey :P
how's life on your end? hope things are going well x
i'll definately be at the preston gig..
and liverpool and manchester if i can make it :D
and WOW you're playing in tokyo??
that's awesome!!

beccy xx
Sho☆Takahashi

Sho☆Takahashi



Oct 7 2009 1:05 PM

hello!!

thanks for the add!!

very cool sound!!
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