The Great Escape formed in August 2007 and consists of:
Sean Matthews (18) lead guitar and backing vocals.
Michael Bennett (18) guitar and lead vocals.
Jonny Buck (18) drums.
Steven Turnbull (18) bass.
It all started wen bennett was bored and decided to learn guitar, then realised sean had been playing since he was in the womb. They started messing about playing mostly oasis covers, then 4 band members, bout 70 names and a year later the great escape was formed. Our style of music has changed quite abit over the last year depending on what we are listening to when its written. It could be compared to editors, snow patrol, white lies or early bloc party, we all have different influences musically and this comes across in our songs. We have almost a whole set of originals and are adding new material all the time. Our first gig was in October 2007 as a cover band, since then wev developed our own sound and added original material into the mix, which usually goes down better than covers we play. We have played more than 50 gigs, including a slot at 02 academy and whq, we have plenty lined up so if you live in the newcastle/durham area get urself to one of our gigs! We have a demo available and will be recording new material whenever we have the money, so just ask if you want us to send you some of our music.
If your interested in booking us for a venue or support band, or simply fancy a chat, contact us by email or through myspace =] [email protected]
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