The_Defaults are a four piece rock band hailing from the town of sunny South Shields. The band began when a shared love of U2 and other bands was discovered between Lauren Hall (Hally) and Ramsdale. Guitaring began together in the music room of St. Wilfrid's school - Lauren had been taught by Andy Weifer, and Ramsdale was teaching herself, with Hally occasionally correcting notes by rearranging Ramsdale's mitts on the fretboard. Ramsdale and Anna Robson were childhood friends. A dangerously compotent musician, Anna had been drumming since she was young - her talent has taken her as far as the telewest arena. In the very beginning, The_Defaults rocked back and forth between being a three and four piece band, and practice belonged in Ramsdale's house. A very nice bloke named Michael Capper bestowed a PA system on us - we were clueless, but at least we were playing. Anna played drums on the keyboard and the rest of the band invented an array of cringeworthy but somewhat comedic songs - but we can vouch, for we were young. Two bassists came and went, before we found Emily, also a childhood friend of Ramsdale's. She had played guitar before, but picked a bass us and hit it off with the instrument. We found her by fluke, but nonetheless, she was an absolute blessing and naturally talented.Since then, we have played an array of amazing gigs, including venues such as Caedmon Hall, Bill Quay Farm, Saltwell Park, The Soundroom, The Lord Clyde Pub, A Private Function at Casa Rosa, St Wilfrid's School and The Sage Gateshead.We have supported The Poor Boys and have featured on the bill with bands such as NE1, Warning and Insert.Today is the day we attempt to win your heart.TO BOOK US
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