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Switchboard Spectacular (Taking Bookings For 2010)

About Me


SWITCHBOARD SPECTACULAR is born out of a love of body shaking, fire starting tunes; the ones that build fortified stations in your brain as you go innocently about your day, the ones who inseparably attach to memories of your past (and dreams of your future), the friends that will still be with you years after the boys and girls you know have long deserted. Maybe it’s the sugary Blackpool rock in the bloodstream, or the carnival atmosphere of the Promenade, but something set lights in these guys’ minds blinking bright party neon.Switchboard channelled the bands that sound-tracked their lives – Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, Oasis, The Beatles, and The La’s – and started writing their own score. And maybe a few others would pick up the tune as they led.
That’s not to say it’s all happy-clappy “Top o’ the morning” stuff though; Switchboard infuse their poppier sounds with shards of new-wave guitar, grand trumpet refrains, spacey laser riffs and plain unrelenting groove, leading to one number described as ‘something like a mixture of Pearl Jam and Keane.’ As endorsements go perhaps you’re a little sceptical; but picture the little Keane cherub howling his way through ‘Alive’ and try and tell me that’s not something you want to see.
The band have chased the great chorus in the sky since early 2007. After local Battle of the Bands success the they offered up the ‘Dan’s Face’ E.P (one of a series of works on the theme of one’s face), and headed out for the revelry of the Manchester scene, playing legendary venues like the Night and Day Café and the Manchester Academy, with some BBC Radio Manchester appearances to boot. One Manchester journalist remarked; ‘Without wanting to make any dramatic predictions, I can imagine these guys being very appealing to a lot of people.’ Switchboard Spectacular are happy to make dramatic predictions. They love you, and they think you might love them too.
Review by Guest List Music, www.guestlistmusic.com/
"This Blackpool 4 piece end 2009 having been voted Rock Quest winners by their local newspaper, followed closely by the release of their latest single, Like I Need You. It bodes well for them in 2010 as their infectious sound is commercial enough to see them picked up for radioplay while still maintaining a huge likeability factor that should see them playing sell out gigs as word gets out about them. They seem to have conquered Blackpool in 2009, the next 12 months should see them taking over the rest of Lancashire."
Review by Robin Duke of the Blackpool Gazette:...
"The five piece band had little difficulty winning the panel of six judges over with their fresh sounding commercial material. Elswick-based frontman Dan Clayton has a classic rock charisma but the whole band has a tight delivery - from Beth Pawson's crisply economic but forceful drumming through to Mike Stevens reliable guitar work, Jack Halpin's dependable bass and Andy Palfreyman adding occassional trumpet to his already competent keyboard work"
Blackpool Gazette:...
"The Blackpool five-piece won the judges over with their energetic and spiky brand of rock."
Review by Wendy Smith@Jump RadiO:...
"Switchboard Spectacular have landed. They arrive with the foot tapping, upbeat and energetic sound of their brilliant signature track, "Twists And Turns". As well as being tight and to the point their new single is also a lyrical masterpiece of social context".
Review by Dave Chislett of Matchbox Recordings:...
"Upbeat indie pop with a serious party twist, these guys have a lot to offer. If their live show is anywhere near as infectious as this track, they are bound to be going far."

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Member Since: 06/04/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/switchboardspectacular
Band Members:
DAN CLAYTON - Vocals & Guitar

ANDY PALFREYMAN - Keyboard & Cornet

JACK HALPIN - Bass & B.Vox

BETH PAWSON - Drums

Influences: Foo Fighters, Oasis, The La's, Lostprohets, Kings of Leon, Keane, Dr. Hook, Reef, Nigel Kennedy, Billy Joel and Your mother.
Sounds Like: you want to get your dancing shoes on
Record Label: Thumb Muffin Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Hayseed Dixie Tickets only £8

That's right we're selling the tickets for £6 less than the price we're supposed to and we're taking the hit so you guys can afford to come see us and also Hayseed Dixie at Moho Live.Just either messa...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:54:00 GMT

* FREE STUFF *

Hey guys.We have got tickets for the Mama's Gun gig at Dry Bar (Manchester) on 28th March.RRP £8, but we are selling them to you lovely chaps for a mere £5. AND you get a free tshirt with every purcha...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:15:00 GMT

Band of the Month

Sarah from Fylde FM has picked us for her BAND OF THE MONTH on Fylde FM. Tune into www.fyldefm.co.uk on Saturday and Sunday 5pm til 7pm.Tune in and enjoy x
Posted by on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:26:00 GMT

Switchboard Spectacular, New Shoes, Battle of the Bands 11.12.2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlW5bjsehrUPretty much what the title says! Oh and they won.. :)
Posted by on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT

GAZETTE ROCKQUEST HEAT 3 WINNERS - WOOOHOOO

WE'RE CHUFFED TO GO THROUGH TO THE FINAL ON THE 11TH DEC!!! AWESOME! THANKS EVERYONE THAT CAM DOWN TO THE SHOW AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE WITH MORE FRIENDS NEXT TIME!!!AWESOME!DON'T FORGET THAT OUR SIN...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:10:00 GMT

OFFICIAL NEW LINE-UP

It's official we have a new line-up,Dan Clayton on Vocals and GuitarAndy Palfreyman on Keys, Cornet and Backing VocalsMike Stevens on Guitar and Backing VocalsBeth Pawson on Drums and Backing VocalsJa...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:27:00 GMT

Check out this event: Switchboard Spectacular @ BOX, Glasgow

Hosted By:Switchboard SpectacularWhen:15 March 2009Where:BoxGlasgowDescription:It's free to get in!!! Come and say ELLO!! xClick Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:23:00 GMT

BOTB Winners!

Last night we conquered the Blackpool battle of the bands! We had a great time playing the competition and hope that we have new fan's from playing The other bands were great! But the judges rule...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:41:00 GMT

Orange Act Unsigned

There's anew song revealed there too! Hey if you could vote for us it would be amazing!!! thanks everyone!! Switchboard Spectacular just go on http://orangeunsignedact.co.uk/acts/switchboard-spectacul...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:16:00 GMT

BBC Radio Manchester - SS Live 31st March

That's right we'll be playing on BBC Radio Manchester on The Late Show on the 31st March from 00:00 to 01:00!  that's the early morning after the night of the 30th March just incase there's any c...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:43:00 GMT