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| Bio of the Artist |
Over the past few years, American-fronted Fandangle have exploded onto the UK ska/punk scene. Their unparalleled energetic live performances and original – yet catchy – melodies have echoed throughout skanking crowds around the UK and Europe.
Known for their fun-loving and passionate attitude, Fandangle are the hardest working DIY punk band in the UK. They originally formed in 2000 as young kids sharing their love for ska and punk music, moulding themselves in the tradition of 3rd wave ska bands such as Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish and Goldfinger.
Over the last 7 years, Fandangle have released 6 EPs, each selling no less then 3000 copies, gaining them mass popularity and the attention of numerous UK Indie labels, including MoonSka Europe to whom Fandangle signed in 2004. The ‘Take One For The Team’ EP was released on this label shortly after.
In 2005, over five days, the band sold in excess of 10,000 copies of their EP ‘Back To Basics’ by gatecrashing Reading Festival. Having attained representation Fandangle booked themselves the largest UK tour of the year and played over 96 shows straight. The first four months were headlining shows and in April 2005 they toured with American ska legends The Toasters. In June of that year, Fandangle were asked to support Sony/BMG artists Reel Big Fish, and the success of this collaboration lead to a second UK tour with them in early 2006. Later in the same year Fandangle managed to secure a support slot with Warner Brothers artists Less Than Jake.
Having now completed numerous major national headlining tours and six other tours, as well as playing some major European festivals, and sharing the stage with bands such as Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Spunge, Sonic Boom Six, Adequate 7, King Prawn, Capdown, The Pietasters, Big D & The Kids Table, Allister and Zebrahead, Fandangle have accumulated a total of over 700 live shows, and 2008 stands to lead them further into the spotlight with the release of the first official album featuring members of Reel Big Fish, Zebrahead and Green Day. The album, ‘Fly Away’ was recorded in Los Angeles, California during January 2007, with Aaron Barrett (of Reel Big Fish) singing on the first single. In September 2007, Fandangle were hand-picked by Less Than Jake to be main support for them as part of 6 consecutive shows at the Astoria in London, earning a 4/5 review from Kerrang for the show.
Fandangle are now being booked through the Crucial Talent Booking Agency, and look forward to more major support slots and further headlining tours. The new album, ‘Fly Away’ will be out in early 2008 on Triumphant Sound /Party House Records and will be distributed through Pinnacle Distribution worldwide.
Managed by Jim Chapman @ Dnotice Management
Bookings: Darren @ Crucial Talent Bookings UK
Email: crucialtalent@googlemail.com
Press: Emma Watson @ Fifteenthree PR
http://www.myspace.com/fandangle
http://www.purevolume.com/fandangle
http://www.myspace.com/partyhouserecords (label)
http://www.partyhouserecords.com
Fandangle are:
Adam Bantz - Vocals, Guitar
Tom Saunders -Vocals, Guitar
Eidur Starnes - Trumpet, Vocals
Jack Usher - Drums
Sky Murphy - Trombone, Vocals
Andy Baker - Bass, Vocals
Craig Timms - Saxophone, Vocals
Drew Morton - Keys, Vocals |
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