A Bury
band is to tour the country after it recorded new songs at the studio of music
legend Paul Weller.
The
Gramotones will take in cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow, as
well as their native Manchester, next month.
The
shows come on the back of recording sessions at the studio of Paul Weller, the
former frontman of The Jam, at his studio in Surrey.
The
group were spotted by the drummer in Weller’s band while performing in
Liverpool, and the legendary musician even mentioned one of their songs as his
favourites of 2013, alongside efforts from David Bowie, Paul McCartney and
Arctic Monkeys.
Bassist
Ryan Comac, of Meadowcroft, Radcliffe, said he is looking forward to taking
their show out on the road.
The
22-year-old said: “It has been a long time coming. We haven’t gigged for over a
year so it will be good to get out there and give the new songs an airing. We
looked at where we went down well when we toured with Steve Craddock.
"They
were really receptive in Glasgow and Bristol, and it will be good to get back
playing in Manchester.”
Ryan
says the group will soon be releasing the songs which they recorded at Weller’s
studio, and that it has been a pleasure to be associated with such a
high-profile act.
He
added: “It is just good to get credit like that. If nothing ever happens, it’s
just the fact that somebody like that has come out and supported us. It’s
amazing.”
Their
Manchester show at The Castle in Oldham Street sold out within three days, and
the group are hoping to either upgrade to a bigger venue, or add another date.
The group,
who are influenced bands such as The Hollies and The Beach Boys, formed nearly
two years ago after Ryan met drummer James Cardus while studying at Bury
College, and joined with Jake Fletcher and Sid Cooper, who are both based in
Oldham.
You can
catch them: -
Mar 14 Sunflower Lounge Birmingham
Mar
15 The Lanes Bristol
Mar
20 The Castle Hotel Manchester
Mar
21 Ku Bar Stockton On Tees
Mar
22 The Vic Inn Derby
Mar
27 The Albert Brighton
Mar
28 The Finsbury London
Mar
29 Lennons Southampton
Apr
03 Korova Bar Liverpool
Apr
04 Cockpit 3 Leeds
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