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Gypsy Man

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Released: Apr 29, 2011

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Genre: Rock
Location Reading, South, UK
Profile Views: 121446
Last Login: 10/25/2011
Member Since 5/2/2006
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
From day one, the Reading four-piece have attracted media attention, and their constant gigging and prestigious festival appearances – not to mention album and EP releases – have earned them a well-established fan base. Their epic, sexy and polished rock sound has caught the inspiration of many a radio DJ, promoter and – most importantly – music fan. 2009 began with a string of European dates, and has seen the band play support slots for Hockey and The Charlatans, as well as at five major festivals in the South East. Consistent coverage in the local press as well as considerable air time and radio appearances thanks to BBC’s Berkshire, London and 6, and KROQ in California, have helped raise The Quotes’ profile over the last 18 months. With professional support and a loyal, dedicated street team, the only way is up. In July 2009, at the centre of a storm of curiosity, excitement and anticipation, The Quotes released The Monte Rosa EP with two sold-out nights at one of their hometown’s most established music venues. An enormous achievement for an unsigned band, but yet another great credit to these four vastly talented young musicians. The band’s ferocious sound and slick execution defies their years. With songs and presence large enough to fill an arena, yet intimate enough to give a crowd of 300 a personal performance, The Quotes appeal is far reaching, and set for longevity. The buzz around The Quotes is quickly spreading in and around London, so look out for them playing both headline and support slots in some of London’s most popular music venues. The band have recently been in the studio recording some new tracks, have filmed their latest music video, and released it all on MySpace for everyone to enjoy.
Members
James Ashby - Guitar/Vox, Liam Barnes - Bass/Vox, Ben Smith - Lead Vox/Guitar, Daniel Western - Drums
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"Genius. Innocent Flow is what the charts have been waiting for. Good old fashioned rock with a modern vision. Ben Smith's vocals shake you to the core and the haunting strings lull you with their sweet surprise. A Christmas Number 1 if ever I heard one."
Jenny Minard, BBC Introducing in Berkshire

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2 upcoming shows/events

Feb 17

Norden Farm

Berks, GB
Feb 24

Arts Ed Student Union

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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"These guys make an excellent first impression. I will be watching them closely to see if they live up to my expectations."
Paul Gambaccini, BBC Radio 2

"Music doesn't get better than this… The Quotes are the epitome of raw talent. With spine-tingling vocals on every track and a sound to blast the cobwebs away, the Quotes are rock'n' roll to make those who play in their wake ooze with jealousy."
BBC Introducing

"This band practically sweat talent, every one of them is at the top of the game."
Reading Chronicle

"The Quotes are the most incredible steel-wheeled, high-powered train, fueled by hellfire and steam… future perfect… a locomotive with automatic, atomic rooster power. This is no 90s’/noughties PC band…this is pure decadence, this is rock n roll… The world therefore is their oyster, it’s no longer a question of ‘if’… but ‘when’.
Beat Magazine

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