The Wholls

Presented by: SBD Promotions

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0	NORTHAMPTON: The Lab
P	Thursday 1st February, 2018
N	7:30pm

Event information

SBD presents: The Wholls, The Keepers & more (IVW show, The Lab)
Thursday February 1st

Independent Venue Week 2018 Show #1!

THE WHOLLS
“DESTINED TO BECOME THE BIGGEST BAND THE UK HAS PRODUCED IN YEARS” - BBC INTRODUCING
“SUPPORTED BY BBC INTRODUCING, THIS IS A BIG RECORD BY A BAND CALLED THE WHOLLS” - HUW STEPHENS, RADIO 1
“I’VE BEEN BLOWN AWAY BY THE WHOLLS” - NME
“WITH ONE OF THE MOST ACOMPLISHED AND DIRECT DEBUT SINGLES WE’VE HEARD IN A LONG TIME, LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO THE WHOLLS. ANTHEMIC, RADIO FRIENDLY, TIGHTLY PRODUCED AND PACKING A SUCKER PUNCH OF A CHORUS” - RECORD OF THE DAY
“EMERGING AND ELECTRIFYING BRIT ROCKERS ARE ALL SET TO DO A SLAVES” MIKEY JOHNS - THIS FEELING

This rule-breaking band began their career by sneaking into their manager’s grounds and setting up a full PA without invitation. It was clear these guys were never going to go unheard.

Their energetic and edgy live performances have gained them a reputation as electrifying. The Wholls’ live shows make punk rock look like a picnic – performed with an energy and enthusiasm rivaled by nobody.

2016 saw The Wholls performing all the key UK festivals culminating in BBC Radio 1 choosing the band to represent the ‘best of’ Reading Festival where The Wholls dominated the BBC Introducing stage to rave reviews.

After their appearance at Leeds Festival the following day the band flew out to Germany to play a sold-out show at Headcrash for their appearance at Reeperbahn Festival. Over 200 people were turned away after queuing round the block to get in, but those who managed to squeeze in – including Sony Music – witnessed an unforgettable performance. The Wholls signed a licensing deal with Sony in November 2016.

Their TV profile is building week on week with the track ‘Roll Out’ alone being used by: ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Sky Sports, BT Sports, Formula 1 coverage, Euro ’16, Top Gear and Tattoo Fixers, while overseas (U.S.) the song was used as the main theme by ESPN for NFL Monday night football for the latest season.

The Wholls completed their first European tour supporting ‘Royal Republic’ March 2017 playing to crowds of up to 3,000. Sony released the band’s first 2 singles in Germany (Feb-March) and the debut album was released in May, supported by a 4 week residency in Sage Club which by the final week was described by the band as feeling like “a hometown gig” with a totally packed out club of fans all singing their songs. Their summer in Germany saw them performing exclusively for Shazam who are funding a promotional campaign for The Wholls’ music, at festivals across the country and also on a ‘mini-tour’ in collaboration with Jack Daniel’s.

Back in the UK the band have been taking in major festivals – including 2 stages at the Isle of Wight – and have recently played Reading, a Kaiser Chiefs support gig and TRNSMT. Fresh from the success of a near capacity headline show at the O2 Academy in Oxford they then embarked upon a UK headline tour in September, which served as preparation for the major support tours currently in discussions with their agent (Solo).

There is a reason everybody is talking about this band – The Wholls are quite simply a hard -working bunch of mates with bags of charisma and boundless energy.

THE WHOLLS LIVE AT READING FESTIVAL
http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e2xxj5/acts/av4qwh#p046856c
X21 OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEfbpNoqfpE

FACEBOOK.COM/THEWHOLLS
TWITTER.COM/THEWHOLLS
SOUNDCLOUD.COM/THEWHOLLS
WWW.THEWHOLLS.COM

THE KEEPERS
Formed in 2015 by Jordan Jones in Northampton, The Keepers are a fusion of 60\'s pop melodies and psychedelia, 70\'s punk energy, 90\'s britpop sing along ballads and 00\'s indie rock.

The Keepers released their debut EP \'No Exit\' in October 2015, and have since been gigging and touring all across the country consistently, bringing their share of retro goodness to people everywhere.

Playing sold out shows at prestigious venues such as The Picturedrome and The Craufurd Arms, supporting the likes of Noasis, The Total Stone Roses, Inspiral Carpets\' frontman Tom Hingley and The Karpets, The Jam DRC and VANT, The Keepers are definitely making a stand on the national retro and indie scene.

Sponsored by Hofner Guitars and all artwork done by Nallie\'s Sketchbook.
https://www.facebook.com/thekeepersuk

Plus more to be announced!

@ The Lab
95 Charles Street, Northampton NN1 3BG
Doors 7.30pm

Tickets £4.50 advance or £6 on the door