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RoadRunner

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About Me



RoadRunner are a 6 piece blues/rock n' roll/southern rock band from Hitchin, Herts. Over the past year the band have built up their own individual fanbase of honest music lovers, at all ages. Last year saw the band share the stage with such popular blues/rock acts as Larry Miller and The Hamsters plus soul legend Geno Washington. 2008 has seen them share the stage with The Blockheads and popular London band Purple Melon. 'RoadRunner - The Album' is available now from CD Heaven, Churchyard, Hitchin. Priced at £5. The band hope to begin recording material for their next release toward Autumn/Winter time.

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Member Since: 4/16/2006
Band Website: new website coming soon!
Band Members: Alex Bay (Vocals) James Bay (Guitar/Vocals) Tom Peel (Guitar) Dave Nicholas (Keyboards) James Boardman (Bass) Tom Richwood (Drums)
Influences: Free, Stones, Faces, Clapton, Joe Cocker, Winwood, Black Crowes, Janis Joplin, The Loft, St Jude, early blues, Waters, Williamson etc, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Blind Faith, T Rex, Allman Brothers, New Barbarians, Rod Stewart (circa 1970 to 75), John Lee Hooker, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Cream, Derek and The Dominoes..it really does go on.
Sounds Like: This. Buy one. You know you'de like one.'RoadRunner, the art of the summer sixties anthem – have that rare gift of being able to craft a three minute guitar walloper that sends your flared jeans and daisy chains to the fields of 69 before the owners even have a chance to roll a good spliff.' Official Press Release 2008'Nicotine, sweet nicotine. Anyhow, back inside handed in that shitty card, stepped over the inebriated underager's, open the doors and I feel as though I've stepped back in time. Back some 30 years to a time of flairs, scarves, tight t-shirts, glitter and good honest rock 'n' roll-blues. It ain't been played properly since the 70's and hats of to em' they do it fucking well.' Magic Mike @ The Album Launch"LATELY I have spoken to a number of young bands who are making a name for themselves on the music scene. But, apart from making me feel old, they make me proud that the local scene is getting infused with fresh, enthusiastic blood. Alex said: "We're all from Hitchin. Half of us started out in a heavier rock band, The Jetkings, about two years ago, and the others have just fallen into the mix it seems!" And the mix seems to be right this time as they launched RoadRunner: The Album last Friday at Club 85. And what an album it is! Same Thing On My Mind is the sort of song that will find firm fans across genres, while some of their higher energy tunes like High Time will have even the club wallflowers tapping their feet." - Becky Findley, The Comet."One of the stalwarts of the next generation of local bands. Classic Rock ala 70's American West Coast sound. Get better every time we see them, this bunch of lads from Hitchin have been digging deep to come up with a really good sound and they are definetely getting there. Great songs, good show and excellent vocals, their maturity belies their years." Club 85, May 2007."Played an awe inspiring dose of Retro Rock n' Roll to a packed studio, complete with masses of flowing locks! Based solidly in blues and soul, this 6 piece produce music that is energetic, listenable and real." Euan Tees, Hertbeat FM. May 2007
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

RoadRunner to record NEW BAND DEMO’S!

Hey guys, we're about to go back into the studio and begin to cut a whole load of new tracks mainly made up of songs we've written and completed since the finishing of our first cd, around July last y...
Posted by RoadRunner on Tue, 06 May 2008 02:19:00 PST

’RoadRunner The Album’ to feature in July/August Issue of BLUES MATTERS!

Hello folks, just to let you know that our Album has been reviewed for 'Blues Matters' magazine and is due to feature in the July/August issue. Blues Matters is available at all leading magazine retai...
Posted by RoadRunner on Tue, 06 May 2008 10:52:00 PST

RoadRunner : Album Launch - Reviewed by Magic Mike (www.myspace.com/magicmikepresents)

Nicotine, sweet nicotine. Anyhow, back inside handed in that shitty card, stepped over the inebriated underager's, open the doors and I feel as though I've stepped back in time. Back some 30 years to ...
Posted by RoadRunner on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:23:00 PST

HERTFORD MARQUEE TICKET DETAILS!

We've just added the review from this week's comet to the myspace page, you'll be able to find it in the blog section, along with a whole load of other bits and pieces! Have a read!We've recieved tick...
Posted by RoadRunner on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:19:00 PST

RoadRunner in The Comet

..>RoadRunner pictured with Geno Washington at last month's Hitchin Town Hall gig ..> LATELY I have spoken to a number of young bands who are making a name for themselves on the music scene.But, apart...
Posted by RoadRunner on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:06:00 PST

The Album Launch @ 85

Thanks to everybody who came down to Club 85 last night, absolutely superb turnout! Big thanks to all of you who bought an Album, enjoy those, and not to worry for those who didn't as we'll have more ...
Posted by RoadRunner on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:11:00 PST

ALBUM LAUNCH THIS FRIDAY! Read.

Album Launch..5 DAYS TIME! Cannot wait, want to see you all down there! It's gonna be a great night, Sugardaddy, from St Albans, really funky bluesy sound, The Rocketeers, our hometown heroes, powerfu...
Posted by RoadRunner on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:07:00 PST

Hertbeat FM Unearthed Session

Fresh off our session down at Hertbeat FM in Knebworth, we've got the link to the whole session, plus the track we recorded afterward for airing tonight! (Thursday 26th) Click the link, and Enjoy! RR ...
Posted by RoadRunner on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:27:00 PST

Shortys 17th

Hey there. Thanks to everyone that came down to Shortys last night! Sorry about the sudden fee, but we had to pocket some of the takings! (Club owner to blame lol.) Hope you all enjoyed the 'all star'...
Posted by RoadRunner on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:52:00 PST

Club 85 All Ages

Thanks to all you younger folk that turned up for the All Ages Show at Club 85 today, really appreciated the support! EP is on its way folks! Stay tuned! Thanks again. Much Love, RR...
Posted by RoadRunner on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:57:00 PST