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Click here to buy "Slowly Does It..." from iTunes

NOVEMBER NEWS! You've Gone Mad by the Greens is played on BBC 6 Music

Wasting My Time by the Greens is awarded Track of the Day on Garageband.com - click the button below to see what that's all about...

NEW ALBUM 'SLOWLY DOES IT...' OUT NOW!!! Give us a shout if you would like to purchase a copy, otherwise catch us live when albums will be available...

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 30/01/2006
Band Members: Simon Alton (vox, guitars), Tom Hayward (vox, guitars), Tim Jenkins (vox, guitars, piano)
Influences: The Beatles, Nick Drake, Simon & Garfunkel, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan
Sounds Like: Melodic harmonious pop.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Look at what you could've won...

Well, we didn't win the Shropshire Star's Battle of the Bands contest...But hey, music isn't for competing with, it's for sharing and spreading a little bit of happiness right?It isn't about bugging l...
Posted by on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:47:00 GMT

We could be the best band in Shropshire - with your help!

The Greens have been shortlisted in the Shropshire Star's Battle of the Bands competition - please vote for us by following this link...http://www.shropshirestar.com/2009/06/08/bob-the-gree ns/You know...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:06:00 GMT

This Friday's gig is cancelled!

Sorry, but the Bell and Talbot gig this Friday has had to be cancelled.  I would like to say it's because Tom's been arrested, Tim's had a drugs overdose or some other rock and roll cliche, but in fac...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 14:41:00 GMT

New Song

Listen to the new song "Lowest of the low" exclusively here on MySpace
Posted by on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Fun at The Varsity!

We had a great gig last night at The Varsity in Wolverhampton - great sound and great crowd. Special mention must go to Folkey Dokey who were fantastic and cracking fellas.We were slightly beered up w...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:24:00 GMT

The Greens hope to play Glastonbury

The Greens have entered a competition to play at Glastonbury this year.Visit the page here:Glastonbury New Talent
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:25:00 GMT

Now on iTunes

The Greens are now available to download from iTunes.Search for "Slowly Does It..." and enjoy!
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Only You

Have a listen to the great cover of "Only You" recorded live on BBC Radio Shropshire, currently available on our MySpace page.
Posted by on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:17:00 GMT

Rhea’s one line reviews - no. 3

Rhea's one line reviews are famous after being featured on the Friday Night Gerbil and becoming a feature in themselves! People were texting the show with their own one line reviews, but of course Rhe...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:03:00 GMT

STOP PRESS!!

The Greens are appearing on BBC Radio Shropshire's Friday Night Gerbil this Friday (24 October). They will perform live on air and will also have a chat with Adam and Josh about plans for the new albu...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:32:00 GMT