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The Rackets
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Liverpool, Northwest
United Kingdom

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Member Since9/30/2007
Band MembersAlex Stenhouse
Guitar / Vocals

Nick Daniel
Bass Guitar

Connor Dickson
Drums / Vocals

InfluencesFather Jack
Drew McConnel
Set-Lists
Sunshine
The Harvest Mouse
Attention Seeking Amps
Traffic Lights
God
Coffee
Scooter
Dolies
Buses
Charlie Dimock
Peter Reany
Andy Nicholson
Time
Star Wars
Cat
Connors Mother.
Angle Grinders
Hangovers
Romantacism
Aslan - Lion King of Narnia
Tea Bags
The Irish
Raindancing
Crowds
The Elements.
Sounds LikeA Right Racket.
Record LabelUnsigned
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About The Rackets

Stay a while, I'll put the kettle on and tell you a little bit about the band. Formed in the late winter months of 2008, 'The Rackets' consists of three musicians: Alex Stenhouse (Guitar and Vocals), Nick Daniel (Bass) and Connor Dickson (Drums and Backing Vocals). Hailing from Merseyside, the three spent over a year performing with their previous band 'The Formality'. The band were offered support slots with the likes of: 'Babyshambles', 'The View' and 'The Troubadours'. A gap. It was only until later that year, the three decided to trust their instincts and go it alone.

Their first recorded gig was at a friends party on the banks of the River Dee. The band played sixteen songs outside in the cold and Sten managed to break his forth lead in a month. The date is not known. Their second gig was Korova, Battle of the bands in Liverpool, September 25th, 2008: The Rackets came second and won a bottle of Jack Daniels.

'The Rackets' was thought by Nick after overhearing a conversation between a new tennis coach in their P.E class. The name was also chosen due to the second suggestion being 'Idolshots'. That was not a good name.

The trio began playing Gigs wherever anyone would have them. Getting hold of a vocal PA and some microphones and regularly practicing until the small hours of the morning at Connor's house.






Now You Can Download Our Tracks For Free!
1. In The Open
2. The Usual Suspects
3. It's All Looking Up


Management and Booking Agent:
Channel Thomas
brutalindustrys@hotmail.co.uk
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Etoka Records

Etoka Records



Dec 2 2009 2:29 AM

Etoka Records
"EKAR018"
*************
ZUAT ZU-ALCALOIDE
Out now exclusively at Beatport

www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/206675/Alcaloide

Remixes by:
Deymare
Addex
Zero In Something

Supported by:
Boris Hotton,Leigh Morgan,Ali Kuru,
Replika,David Durango,Hernan Cattaneo,
Javi Bora,Moodymanc,Fog,Estroe……...
basil

basil



Nov 30 2009 5:32 PM

Dear friends,
I would greatly appreciate it, if You stopped by my page to listen to my brand new rock 'n' roll song entitled 'Someday'.
Comments are always welcome and appreciated...
Have a nice week!
Best regards,
Basil.
Dalston

Dalston



Nov 28 2009 12:16 PM

I have a new demo uploaded , called 'A Glass of Our All Marches'.
I'd love to know what you think of it.
Nancy.

Nancy.
Online Now!


Nov 25 2009 8:42 PM

Hey!
Okay I was wondering if you guys could send me the lyrics to The Usual Suspects.
I would love y'all forever if that were to happen(:

Keep up the awesome job guys.
By the way, I downloaded the song and all of my friends love it.

Peace.
Adrian Edward

Adrian Edward



Nov 24 2009 11:26 PM

hey!
just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here,a little bit under the weather today, but otherwise good. Have a great night :)
much love
~adrian edward
Adrian Edward
MySpace Design & Marketing- OutLoud MySpace Design

MySpace Design & Marketing- OutLoud MySpace Design



Nov 22 2009 3:04 AM

Hi there, The Rackets!

I wanted to let you know that we're running a 15% off promotion this week on ALL services! :) This INCLUDES MySpace design, Twitter design, album design, and promotional services! Message us now!

-Dana
Out(Loud) MySpace Design & More
Guitarsland Bologna

Guitarsland Bologna



Nov 21 2009 1:06 PM

I SUPER SCONTI DI NATALE !!! FINO AL 30% SU MODELLI E MARCHE TOP

Guitarsland abbatte la concorrenza:

-15% martin
-30% manne
-15% taylor
-10% music man (bassi)
-15% guild
e tanto altro ancora su paulreedmith, tom anderson, larrivee etc etc

Ricordiamo che il 30 novembre scade l'offerta myspace.

solo da GUITARSLAND .IT , via bovi campeggi 6a (STAZIONE-LAME) - BOLOGNA
Sticky Monkey

Sticky Monkey



Nov 19 2009 12:05 AM

Hey!

Download My Debut Album "Ultraturquoise" FOR FREE here:

http://www.divshare.com/download/8419719-9ea

Thank You So Much For Your Support

Oh, And Feel Free Tell Me Your Opinion No Matter If It's Negative Or Positive!

Cheers!
Margaret

Margaret Rogers
Online Now!


Nov 18 2009 1:52 PM

Nature is sexy also !
The Attic Bar Glasgow ( Now Booking for 2010)

Ross Boag



Nov 16 2009 3:50 AM

Is under new promotions and advertisement management.
We are undergoing changes including purchasing new sound and lighting equipment.
Looking for band to play towards the end of the month with amateur band nights, signed bands, acoustic night open mike nights and much more.
Let the word out to bands and friends.
Attic Bar Glasgow has Live entertainment from Sunday to Thursday.
Get in touch if you are looking for gigs or if you want some more info about what we do.
Thanks alot
R
The Attic Bar Glasgow
56 Dundas Street Glasgow
(Just behind Queen Street Station)
hayati=)

Sirrulloh Hayati



Nov 15 2009 9:16 AM

cheers 4 the add=)
hayati=)

Sirrulloh Hayati



Nov 15 2009 9:16 AM

cheers 4 the add=)
mo_jya

mo_jya



Nov 14 2009 3:10 AM

Thank you for the add :)
I like your tunes!!
It's amazing :D
Please come to Japan!!
Have a wonderful weekend :)

mo_jya
T.A.I.

T.A.I.



Nov 13 2009 11:10 PM

Hey!! Thank you for the love and support! I hope you enjoy the music I've been working on. Feedback is appreciated! Keep in touch! -T.A.I.
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band
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Nov 13 2009 5:34 AM

Hi The Rackets, check out our new track "Long Legs"
gigginka

Lucie Kubatá



Nov 12 2009 7:37 PM

thanks a lot for your request.. you're good musician for me:)

Luca
Mame

Mame



Nov 12 2009 7:26 PM

I'm good! thanks!
it's 4 am in Japan, so I'm sleepy..
I have to go to bed lol
Fred Odell

Fred Odell



Nov 12 2009 7:25 PM

Thanks for the add-
Hello From California,

Fred
tamara ツ

Tamara Roberts



Nov 12 2009 7:23 PM

Yea Im Good Thanks;
You?
x
tamara ツ

Tamara Roberts



Nov 12 2009 3:47 PM

Hey
Thanks For The Add :)
x
Margaret

Margaret Rogers
Online Now!


Nov 12 2009 12:25 PM

Nature is sexy also !

ruby

ruby



Nov 11 2009 3:15 PM


thank you for the request and your great songs!!!
i like your songs!!

i'll support you...
Emy

Emeli Eriksson



Nov 11 2009 10:24 AM

Hi, thanks for the add, really good music. I liked Its all looking up:) hope you all have a great week.
Mame

Mame



Nov 11 2009 6:37 AM

thanks for the request!!

Ling Ling stardust

Ling Ling stardust



Nov 2 2009 8:43 PM

so welcome :)

it is nice,but before that nothing but so much rain for long time.
it great that now it finally stopped for us.

that sucks!
haha!
hopefully you see the sun tomorrow!

thats good!
how cool!
is your new material going the way you want?

wowow!
long hours you guys are putting into your music!
thats great you booking gigs!

xx

:)
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