The Excuses began in Early 2006 as a very bored Josh Guest made the grave, grave mistake of letting James Conlon come round his house and 'jam'. The two came up with some mediocre banter as well as a few ideas but somehow lacked a certain motivation.
This Motivation found its way into the band a month or so later by means of Cara Tully (complete with Juggling balls and an impressive aim). Dwayne then joined on Drums and a band was born. A debut performance at the Cartoon (R.I.P) saw Wenjie 'Skanking' to acoustic rock, a memorable game of spoons and the start of something beautiful.
2007 has seen two more members join the band, namely Marcey on Violin and Robb 'spider fingers' dunphy on Bass. The band have continued to play gigs (including the Acoustic Lounge, the infamous Hard Rock Cafe and a regrettable drunken night in Wimbledon) and recorded their debut E.P. "Hug a Hurricane".
"erm...I didn't go to the gig. I had an orthodontist appointment" [Karmukelan]
""Its not my cup of Tea to be honest" [John 'knob' Jones]
"Well, Its no Bangra." [Partheban]
For bookings and enquiries call 07890 763 101 or 07725 898 997,
or email
[email protected]
Future Gigs
25.07.2008 -
The Clapham Grand [E.P Release Night!]
30.07.2008 -
The Troubadour, Earl's Court
23.08.2008 -
Greenbelt Festival 2008 Past Gigs
03.07.2008 -
Carling Islington Academy
30.04.2008 -
PUNK, Soho
27.03.2008 -
The Clapham Grand
01.03.2008 -
Robbin's Well, Leamington Spa
03.01.2008 -
The Peel, Kingston
16.12.2007 -
Acoustic Night, Kings Cross
14.12.2007 -
The Red Room, Piccadilly Circus
11.12.2007 -
The Original Songwriters, Bethnal Green
20.11.2007 -
'Winter Wonderland Showcase', Warwick Uni
10.09.2007 -
Hard Rock Cafe, London
14.08.2007 -
The Acoustic Lounge, Clapham Common
11.08.2007 -
The Grove, Wimbledon
08.02.2007 -
Bedsprings Acoustic, Whitechapel
08.12.2006 -
The Grey Horse, Kingston
28.08.2006 -
The Cartoon, Croydon
