As the boom in by-the-book Indie bands expands and the extreme of genre-crossing groups takes the limelight through shock factor, Welcome The Tourist enthuse that you don’t need gimmicks to make bestsellers, nor do you need to stick to tried and tested methods.
Combining apparent influences from Minus The Bear to Motion City Soundtrack, Hot Water Music to Genesis and adding a distinct passion for 80’s pop music, the four-piece are clear masters of their instruments.
Alan Hiom was introduced to Dan Reynolds at Norwich City College where they both studied. Discovering that Dan played drums, Alan acquired his talents early on and on Dan's return from University attained his skills once more in further bands. Alan & Dan gained notable success in previous band saleontomorrow, playing alongside some impressive names such as My Awesome Compilation, Itch and Owen.
Hiom & Reynolds became aware of bassist Stitch Richardson when saleontomorrow shared a tour with his previous band Brailing. When the opportunity arose for the new outfit that would later become Welcome The Tourist, Stitch was asked to have a practice and as the saying goes, the rest is history.
WTT gigged as a three piece for a short time before bringing in the synthesizing services of Tom Booen. Tom (better known for his talents on the guitar) brought in an extra dimension to the band and along with the signature cowbell, completed the ensemble.
The result? One of the most impressive newcomers from the East who bring a new depth to their music and one of the most consistent live performances you will bare witness to.
Catch Welcome The Tourist on their UK Tour this October
WE LIKE THESE CLOTHES. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK...
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REPOST THIS LINK ON YOUR PAGE...
oi, you gave up the right to comment on photos when you deleted your account thomas. however im very impressed how quickly you saw those new pics. i havent been on here for a year or so.
on a sciency note...
I'm getting these posters.
thats everything that goes on in a cell in two diagrams. i know......wow.
ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XI
Friday 30th May at The Coalition
(Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Entry £3 NUS / £4 Others
A Night of Acoustic, Lounge, Chillout Soul
07:00 BAR OPENS www. myspace. com/brightonunplugged
07:30 MATT MITCHELL www. myspace. com/mattmitchellmusic
08:30 SEEKER www. myspace. com/seekeronline
09:30 KIINA www. myspace. com/kiinamusic
Hi, I was wondering if you have any other songs for download? If so where? I really liked the songs you put up on myspace, especially Smile on Demand and Battlements.
NEW - NEW - NEW - PB @ B2 in NORWICH!! We now put on a monthly Planet Beet at Norwich's B2 venue, which was purpose built for original bands. At all these gigs there will be prizes, and members of the bands will also be DJing between sets. All gigs open at 8pm and are £4 on the door.
FRI 25th APRIL - NO PICASSO + Tinman + The Great Shakes + The Lidi Berlins
FRI 6th JUNE - The Shame + Chickedy & McGuffin + more
FRI 1st AUG - THE NOTORIOUS HIFI KILLERS + supports
SAT 2nd AUG - to be confirmed shortly
FRI 5th SEPT - THEE VICARS + Beast With A Gun + supports
DOWN FOR THE COUNT - Tour the UK in February with support from PAIGE, here’s the poster with the dates:
Advance Tickets are available by clicking on the flyer above apart from London (24th Feb), which you can buy tickets for Right Here
[www.myspace.com/down4thecount]
PORTMAN - Release their debut album “From Here To Your Eyes And Ears on March 3rd. The album is available to stream right now on their Myspace Page and to Pre-Order From Here. Check it out!
[www.myspace.com/portmanuk]
Hope you don’t mind this promotional comment, sorry if you do :)
Hey people, sorry for the bulk message! Its just gone to myspace friends.
I just wanted to let everyone know that my 2nd EP is done and its FREE for download now, cos I suckered PUNKTASTIC recordings to put it out for me.
So, either go onto a special 2nd myspace page I set up just for this EP and download all the tracks and artwork individually, or click on the links below to get it all as a .zip file.
boys! just read the blog, real shame! mainly cos you still owe us a gig, but you know... haha just kidding! all the best anyway, let us know if you form any new musical endeavours and we'll gig again :) xx
Hello Alan Glad to hear that your going to come to my bands gig it wont dissapoint you prepare yourself for a heavy metal thrill ride Peace out The Magician
No worries, I'll make a huge story bout this really kl new band that not many peepl knows bout cos peepl always love to listen to those and get u some new followers :) ACECAKES!!! xxx hope to c u next yr
Thanks X 1000 for the add! Sure!! I like your music :) Christmas time is so crazy, I've the impression that all is going faster and faster. It's amazing. So ...enjoy the day ^^ (CARPE DIEM)
I hope you are really well. My debut single "Sideways" is out this week. You can buy it on iTunes for just 79p or get physical copies from the Banquet Records link below. It would be so helpful and ace if you could get a copy! Cheers, Sam xx
good aren't they! i was going to say when you were on the phone to young mike that they were playing the barfly last night with spy versus spy. both were fucking good!! you should come down and see them, you would love it! i am back at some point, not sure when but i'll let you know.
NEW - NEW - NEW - PB @ B2 in NORWICH!!
+ THE STEM CELLS SO DO IT BROTHER MAN
