ABOUT
"Their infectious brand of melodic rock is a winning formula" The Sun
"A Great band from the highlands, The Stone Roses meets Ben Folds Five with dazzling results" Daily Record
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"I love them" Janice Long, Radio 2
"A modern day Elvis Costello and the Attractions"
Sharleen Spiteri, TEXAS
"Excellent" STV
The Side are -
Hugh Winton - Vox/Guitar
Andrew Stewart - Bass
Dougie Watt - Drums
Matthew Rattigan - Keys/B.Vox
The Side are based in Ross-Shire in the Scottish Highlands.
Drawing influences from the likes of The Beatles, Crowded House and Ocean Colour Scene.
The band have just released their new single "Ready" and are currently gigging around the UK. A new EP is planned for later in the year,
Highlights include -
*Supporting Bon Jovi @ The 02 Arena, London, 2010 (23,000)
*Reaching Number 23 in the Official UK Indie Breakers Chart
*BBC Radio 2 Airplay
*Self Releasing 4 Ep’s, 4 Singles, DVD and 2 Albums
*Performing at Midem 2011 (Cannes, France)
*Performing at Rock Knuedler 2011 and 2013 (17,000) (Luxembourg)
*Performing at Freeze Festival 2010 (Leeuwarden,Holland)
*Performing at IPO Festival 2019 (Cavern Club, Liverpool)
*Performing at goMoscow Festival 2007 (Moscow, Russia)
*Performing at Various Scottish Festivals - Rockness, Live in the City, Wickerman,Belladrum, Wizard, EDF, Loopallu and B Fest
*Single “Going Nowhere” played at the Scottish Football Cup Final (Hampden Park, Glasgow)
*National Newspaper coverage, Inc - The Sun, Daily Record, The Herald, The Scotsman
*National Television coverage from BBC 1 News and STV
*Brand Showcase Performances for Lee/NME/Red Stripe
*Performing at XPO North
(Scotlands Leading Industry Showcase)
*Finalist in the Official UK Songwriting Competition
(Song - Forever Changing)