We are 6 friends from Lancaster who all like different styles of music and one summer decided we'd get together and play it all at once. This is how Odd Socks formed; friends playing the music they love. Throw in some super skank and the ignorance of the principle of a stage and you've got us. Not much more than that. We'll play pretty much anywhere and anytime from front rooms to supporting other bands. So if you like us give us a message or if you have a gig; we'd love to play :)
Keep on skankin'
Odd Socks
To get in touch: message us through myspace or email us at:
odd-_-socks@hotmail.co.uk
Here's what other people say
'Reputed for their unrelenting energy, Odd Socks deliver a storming set that moves the most placid of audiences into a frenetic whirlwind of musical delight while they struggle (and most often not fail) to confine themselves to the stage. Classical trained front lady Xoe Whitfiled delivers vocals with the passion of Gwen Stefani in her hey day, while her band spar her on taking influence from a range of genres including, salsa, gypsy and old-school reggae. Combined with an infectious pop sentiment and professional delivery ,rare for a band still in school, Odd Socks are a treat for any audience. Get them while you can!' - Little Hellfire Club Records
'I hope to see a lot more of Odd Socks, easily the best new band to come out of Lancaster in a long while...' - SCAN
'Playing nationally with artists such as The Lancashire Hotpots, Odd Socks are marvelous. Their songs sound like a cheerful Morrissey on holiday in the Caribbean. With a growing reputation in Lancaster and Beyond, Odd Socks are something no to miss' - Crumbletop Zine
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Quisling
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26th Sept - Uni of Cumbria, Lancaster
campus 27th Sept - Uni of Cumbria, Penrith campus 1st
Oct - The Dry Bar, Manchester 3rd Oct - Uni of Cumbria,
Ambleside campus 10th Oct - The Park Hotel,
Lancaster 24th Oct - Fuel, Manchester 30th Oct - The
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Hey Zoe, we had an absolutely great time, can't wait to see you all again at the Golden Lion. I was sorry to hear that Odd Socks might be going their separate ways, I really really enjoyed your set at the Dukes last time. Are any of you moving to Manchester for uni?
hey, i'm so sorry to hear about the end of Odd Socks- you were the best local band that I knew about, and I doubt there will be another band that captured youthful energy and excitement quite as succssfully as you did. Would be gald to hear as soon as possible about your last forthcoming gigs- I will make sure I'll be at every single one of them. And I'll buy the EP! So long, good luck. xxx
Yeah, that's swingin'. Thank you for being our friends. Come and play a tour in Germany and don't forget to play somewhere near our little town. All the best The Club Spades
it was off eden's phone, so it'll be the one she has. i've got a party next saturday (i think) so that'll be a laugh! sixth form's really good, although i'm sure my positive feelings toward it will deteriorate sooner than expected! xxx
Hello Jack/Odd Socks, voting is now open for this years OrangeUnsignedAct and THE GUILTY PLEASURES would be delighted to recieve your vote!! I know it’s cheesy but lets liven the thing up a bit and get some more Punk out there and see the Lancaster music scene on the telly!! www. orangeunsignedact. co. uk/acts/the-guilty-pleasures is where you need to go, you can also listen to some tracks from the new album whilst you’re on. You can vote every day until the 14th by the way! Go on, Jo Whiley is always going on about peoples favourite Guilty Pleasure so tell her who Everyones favourite Guilty Pleasures are!!
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