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North Wales & Chester
United Kingdom

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Member Since1/30/2006
Band Websitewww.thereads.co.uk
Band MembersMr Jamie Russell: Lead guitarist and occasional backing vocals. (Have you ever seen this man stand?!)
Marcel Delrue: Keyboard and programming ‘extraordinairre’, 12th dan of the reads.
Mr Stuart Bennett: Lead vocal, acoustic guitar and mid tune banter.
Miss Clare Stevenson: Lyricist, bass player and token bird.
Mr Matthew Goddard:real life Drummer!
InfluencesAmongst others; Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Tony Ferreno, Doves, Tangerine Dream, Brian Eno, Cathy Dennis, Bob Dylan, Mike Reid and The Cheeky Girls.
Sounds Likefire..... fire all around
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   About the reads
Hailing from Chester and North Wales, the reads have been writing and performing together since the turn of the century.

They are regular fixtures at Chester's Telfords Warehouse, Spitting Feathers Beer Festival, Audlem Festival and Party in the Parc, but they will play anywhere for free beer.

the reads latest EP is availavle from itunes now.

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Corky's Cats

Corky's Cats



Dec 15 2009 10:59 AM

AS A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE PHIL POWELL, MIKE PETERS (The Alarm) & CHINA CRISIS WILL BE PLAYING IN CONCERT ON THURSDAY 17th DECEMBER @ THE SCALA PRESTATYN. TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE SCALA BOX OFFICE TEL. 01745 854365. DOORS 7.30, TICKETS £22.
hyperstory

hyperstory



Nov 20 2009 7:16 AM

A big thank you from hyperstory!



The album is now available on


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frameworks media

Frameworks Media



Oct 6 2009 7:31 PM

Hi there!

Hope you are good
Check out our new videos and contact us for October offers!
 
Keep up the great work
 
Frameworks Media
Think Floyd

Think Floyd



Sep 7 2009 10:00 PM

Hi, our UK autumn tour started with a bang on Friday in Birkenhead and we're back in the area this Sunday 13th playing The Citadel in ST HELENS.

Our show will incorporate the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Barrett, through Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here, to The Division Bell
All the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd, re-created live onstage by THINK FLOYD - THE DEFINITIVE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE!

Advance tickets £13.00 from Citadel Box office: 01744 735 436 or order online: http://www.citadel.org.uk/site/whats-on/think-floyd-p240621 For full tour listings and booking info, plus soundclips, photos and Merchandise please visit our website.
You can now also find us of Facebook and Twitter

WWW.THINKFLOYD.NET

Laura-Leigh

Laura-Leigh



Sep 2 2009 4:04 PM

Here's the good vibrations ;)
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Heal the Last Stand,
at your service x
Think Floyd

Think Floyd



Aug 31 2009 8:13 AM

THINK FLOYD in concert

BIRKENHEAD Pacific Road Arts Centre

This Friday 4th September

Featuring the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Barret, through Dark Side of the Moon & Wish You Were Here to The Division Bell.
Plus a special performance of the iconic track Echoes and featuring guest vocalist Hayley Sanderson

All the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd faithfully re-created live on stage by THINK FLOYD - THE DEFINITIVE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Advance tickets £14.00 from the Pacific Road box office: 0151 666 0000 or book online at: http://www.pacificroad.co.uk/EventMoreInfo.aspx?showid=1325 WWW.THINKFLOYD.NET
Think Floyd

Think Floyd



Aug 26 2009 6:55 AM

Our autumn UK tour starts next weekend in Sheffield and Birkenhead.

Perfectly performed Pink Floyd from Barrett through Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were to The Division Bell this is a 'must-see' event for all Floyd fans! Tickets for the Birkenhead show on Friday 4th Sept are available from the Pacific Road Arts Centre box office: 0151 666 000 or online at http://www.pacificroad.co.uk/EventMoreInfo.aspx?showid=1325 We hope to see you there! Think Floyd NEW CD now on sale featuring complete performances of Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were here, plus a couple of extra bonus tracks.

For more info about our new CD or to order a copy please visit www.thinkfloyd.net/merch.html
Jesse Green and Skazzmatic

Jesse Green and Skazzmatic



Aug 6 2009 2:30 PM

CYBERPUNKERS

CYBERPUNKERS



Aug 2 2009 10:53 AM

INdomItable

INdomItable



May 31 2009 6:04 PM


CYBERPUNKERS

CYBERPUNKERS



May 29 2009 12:12 PM

Wire Daisies

Wire Daisies



Apr 13 2009 3:38 PM

Our record is out in the US now! We are very excited! Check it out on iTunes or your favorite independent record store!



Share us with your friends!
-Wire Daisies
Under alien skies

Under alien skies



Mar 25 2009 11:35 AM

cheers fellas.
nice stuff, where u playing
next?
The Roseville Band

The Roseville Band



Mar 24 2009 4:51 PM

Hey fellas, just to let you know that you can now have a listen to 5 new recordings from our soon to be released debut album ‘Little Eyes In The Universe’. Please have a listen... We hope you enjoy... Andy x


Leaping Cat Records

Leaping Cat Records



Mar 13 2009 11:01 PM

THE LODGE INN, GWESPYR, North Wales PRESENTS :-

ZAPPA & HENDRIX NIGHT

"ZAPPATIKA" AMSTERDAM'S OWN FRANK ZAPPA TRIBUTE BAND ALSO PLAYING ORIGINAL ZAPPA-ESQUE MATERIAL www. myspace. com/zappatika

WITH

"PURPLE HAZE" NORTH WEST BASED BAND PLAYING THE SONGS OF JIMI HENDRIX http://www. myspace. com/purplehazetributetojimi

AND

"DASHBOARD DOMINOES" ORIGINAL QUIRKY MUSIC FROM NORTH WEST BASED BAND

FRIDAY 20th MARCH
7.
30pm £5 entrance

Enquiries please contact music@leapingcatrecords.com
Mike Roberts Photojournalist

Mike Roberts Photojournalist



Feb 18 2009 12:46 PM

Hiya, hope you liked the review, I'll email you the pics if their good enough : )
The Double Yellows

The Double Yellows



Feb 12 2009 8:20 PM


Hope you like our stuff x
CYBERPUNKERS

CYBERPUNKERS



Feb 1 2009 3:16 PM

Orchid-Star

Orchid-Star



Dec 7 2008 9:50 PM



Jesse Green and Skazzmatic

Jesse Green and Skazzmatic



Nov 25 2008 1:53 PM

Think Floyd

Think Floyd



Nov 25 2008 7:56 AM

Hi, hope you're well.


This weekend we're playing 2 shows in the North West of England...

Fri 28th - MANCHESTER Academy - Box office: 0161 832 1111

Sat 29th - BIRKENHEAD Pacific Rd Arts Centre - Box office: 0151 647 0752

Our 2008 show incorporates the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Barrett, through Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here, to The Division Bell plus a special performance of the iconic track Echoes.


All the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd, re-created live onstage!

We hope to see you there!

For full tour listings and booking info, plus soundclips, photos and Merchandise please visit www. thinkfloyd. net



The Roseville Band

The Roseville Band



Nov 22 2008 9:13 PM

Hi,
We are playing at The Redi on Friday 28th at Central Station Wrexham, there are some ace acts on before us so come early for a great night of new music!! Hope to see you there ;0)
The Roseville Band
Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing



Oct 29 2008 2:12 AM

Dead Rock Machine

Dead Rock Machine



Oct 10 2008 1:20 PM

Hey ThE reADs!!!

Hope you are well!!!

We are very happy to announce you the release of our "Good news EP" (available in CD & Digital)



..
DEAD ROCK MACHINE "Ante" live@SHOWCASE (PARIS)


Thank you very much for your support!!!

Cheers!!
DEAD ROCK MACHINE
Adam T. Walton - BBC Radio Wales

Adam Walton



Sep 15 2008 11:02 AM

I featured your music on last night's show. You can listen to again via the link below:

http://www. bbc. co. uk/iplayer/episode/b00dgr0f/

Also last night: an exclusive session from The Lizzies, Martin Carr and Mary Wycherley came & performed 2 songs and talked about the wondrous new album 'Ye Gods [And Little Fishes]' and its planned release on 'Bandstocks' [ see http://martin-carr. com & http://www. bandstocks. com ]. Huw Williams talked about 'The Iveys', Soundhog mooned Rod Stewart. We had a Demo of the Week from 'The Short Timers' & Bethan Elfyn gave us a preview of her Radio 1 Introducing show this coming Wednesday night [ 12- 2am ]

Here's the playlist. Check the show out and let me know what you think: themysterytour@gmail.com [ also the address for music / gig info etc. to for next week's show ].

MANK
pwll ceris
SOFT-HEARTED SCIENTISTS
man overboard
WARRIOR CHARGE
memories of a lake
THE PENNY DREADFUL
13 bones
THE WORLD INDIE EMPIRE
penetrate my sky
KING OF DESPAIR
like a sign
THE SCHOOL
and suddenly
THE LIZZIES
[session track] who's up who's down?
THE ABS
same mistake twice
THE IVEYS
maybe tomorrow
GRAVEYARD JOHNNYS
excerpt
I AM AUSTIN
excerpt
HEMME FATALE
excerpt
ROD THOMAS
excerpt
TELEGRAM FROM THE QUEEN
excerpt
SAMUEL VICTOR featuring BIZARRE
Who 'Who The F**k Are You?
EUROS CHILDS
autumn leaves
HELEN LOVE
calm down dad
OK
magazines
UNION SUNDOWN
ignition
MARTIN CARR
the dead of winter
MARTIN CARR
bear lake [live in cardiff n.c.a.]
THE LIZZIES
[session track] come together
NIA MORGAN
on the hillside
*DEMO of the WEEK* SHORT TIMERS
ten foot monkey
ROD STEWART
good morning little school girl
THE READS
love or be loved
THIS HIDDEN SWITCH
a new regret
MARTIN CARR
goldrush '49
MARTIN CARR
darwin's tree [live in cardiff n.c.a.]
ROD STEWART
i don't want to discuss it
THE LIZZIES
[session track] lonely inside
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