Blind Pew Live - various dates across UK

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30 MAR 2006 – PAISLEY – Crow Bar (8pm Free)
31 MAR 2006 – GLASGOW – Barfly (8pm £5)
06 APR 2006 – NEWCASTLE – Red Rooms (8pm £4/£3)
07 APR 2006 – BOLTON – Number 15 (8pm £3)
05 MAY 2006 – GLASGOW – King Tuts (8.30pm £5)
01 JUN 2006 – GLASGOW – Panic Room @ Mas (Doors and Price TBC)
16 JUN 2006 – DUMFRIES – The Venue (Doors and Price TBC)


WEBSITE: WWW.BLINDPEW.COM
MYSPACE: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BLINDPEW

Mixing satirical lyrics with music that’s oft-described as down and dirty rock ‘n’ roll, Scottish four-piece Blind Pew have established themselves as one of the most promising bands on the Scottish music scene.

Formed in Largs in 2003, Blind Pew - Andy McGregor (lead vocals/keyboard), Paul McGranaghan (guitar/vocals), Stu McIntosh (bass/vocals) and Del Lamont (drums) – typically ‘rocked’ their way free of small town life. The four met at school and have been playing together ever since.

For the most part now based in Glasgow, the band’s prosaic beginnings have led to a musical career that’s anything but generic.

Their own, irreverent brand of rock – stylings that have drawn comparisons to the likes of The Rolling Stones and The White Stripes – has been readily met with the enthusiasm of critics and crowds alike.

Support slots with long-time friends Dogs Die In Hot Cars, Kid Symphony and Three Unstrung, as well as airplay on BBC Radio Scotland and XFM Scotland (formerly Beat 106 FM), raised the band’s profile and paved the way for the well-received EP ‘You’re Claimed’.

Recorded and released in 2005 on the band’s own label Smokey Bear Records, ‘You’re Claimed’ consists of three new songs and re-workings of two older songs from the earlier album ‘Fear of God’, described in a 4/5 List review as “a fantastically infernal racket of a record.” (May 2004)

The EP is the product of a collaboration with London-based producer Gordon Rintoul (Paul Weller/Tori Amos/The Vaselines/BMX Bandits).

Using an ‘outside’ influence was a new experience for the band, more used to working with their own frontman McGregor behind the controls. Rintoul returned to his native Glasgow to record ‘You’re Claimed’ at Cava Studios after hearing a Blind Pew demo.

Up to date listings and news can be found at www.blindpew.com
PRESS QUOTES:

Largs & Millport Weekly News, 16.09.2005
“Quite simply great”

Glasswerk, Live Review, Barfly Glasgow, 07.12.2005
As live bands go, these guys have style and class in bucketloads. Nothing else needs to be said... go see this band!

Live Music Direct, Live Review, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 10.02.2006
Like Jack Black’s Tenacious D, Blind Pew successfully mix their black comedy lyrics with some dirty Rock n’ Roll rhythms which are worthy of a comparison to some of Britain’s most loved rock acts. Definitely a band to watch out for.

Daily Record, 09.09.2005
“Something special”

QMUnicate (Glasgow Uni Newspaper), 14.09.2005
“There's just so much to recommend about this band”

Karma Download - Artist of the Week Feature, 05.09.2005
“There's a hint of the glam, and generous helping of rock & roll, and more hooks than an angling supply shop having a special surplus sale.”

Glasswerk, Live Review, 09.11.2005
“Blind Pew make a discernable imprint on tonight… a set that encompasses most feelings and personalities - from eccentricity to anger – showing that they’ve got a nugget for everyone”

Jockrock – Live Review, King Tuts, 18/06/2005
“Blind Pew incorporate their tongue in cheek humour into their dirty garage rock style which quite frankly works well for them.”



PRESS / RADIO FEATURES:

KARMA DOWNLOAD
Artist of The Week – 5th September 2005

EMUBANDS
Artist of the Month – October 2005

SKINNY MAGAZINE
Unsigned Artist of the Month – October 2005

RAPAL, BBC RADIO NAN GAIDHEAL
Artist of the Week – September 28th 2005

BEATSCENE, BEAT 106FM (NOW XFM SCOTLAND)
Beatbreakers – Band of the Week, 2004

AIR, BBC RADIO SCOTLAND
Demo Vote Winners, 2004