the magic numbers

[Lady E]

i went to see this band last night and they were really lovely. smilingly melancholic, country-tinged and mildly psychedelic, i suppose they could be accused of being a bit bland except that the sheer positive energy beaming out from each band member was totally infectious. hell, even i was clapping along in places.

supporting was a great band called the pipettes - basically the B-52s with more shirelles influences than new wave. im a sucker for pretty girls in matching outfits doing 50s inspired dance routines.

[Smartie]

My Sister in Laws Band is called Magic Number, I hope they've copyrighted......

[Lady E]

slightly different name - but are your sister-in-law's band selling out venues all over britain and getting heavy airplay on radio one?

[Smartie]

ha ha, I wish, but they have been going for about 6 years, they are meant to be playing Glastonbury in the Jazz tent or such like...

[bracket]

One of my best mates has been involved with them from the start ,doing engineering bits and bobs for them. Doesnt do so much since they signed to Heavenly...What i have heard i have really liked. He went to see them support Athlete (shite band imo) a couple of weeks back and said they they got more applause than the headliners...They are by all accounts really nice people and I'm glad things are going well for them.

[bracket]

The band consists of 2 sets of siblings. :)

[Lady E]

yes - they are all on the large side with lots of hair, a great look for a band!

the crowd was definitely on their side last night and the lead singer said it was the best gig they had ever done. i lost my mobile phone during the gig and was a bit distracted by that but even so they managed to keep my attention and make me smile.

found the phone afterwards too so all good.

[bracket]

Caught the Magic Numbers last show of their tour in Oxford on Saturday. I was well impressed. They put on a great show and it was positive vibes throughout. They really are a very happy bunch of people. If any of you get the chance to see them (think they are playing Glastonbury as well as some other festivals), make sure yoiu do!!! ;)

[V Knid esq]

Magic Numbers collaborate on one track on the new Chems album. It's brilliant. I've also found myself loving 'Galvanize' quite a lot. Am I getting middle aged?

*pushes the button*

[Martin23]

What do you mean "Am I" :)