As the boom in by-the-book Indie bands expands and the extreme of genre-crossing groups takes the limelight through shock factor, Welcome The Tourist enthuse that you don’t need gimmicks to make bestsellers, nor do you need to stick to tried and tested methods.
Combining apparent influences from Minus The Bear to Motion City Soundtrack, Hot Water Music to Genesis and adding a distinct passion for 80’s pop music, the four-piece are clear masters of their instruments.
Alan Hiom was introduced to Dan Reynolds at Norwich City College where they both studied. Discovering that Dan played drums, Alan acquired his talents early on and on Dan's return from University attained his skills once more in further bands. Alan & Dan gained notable success in previous band saleontomorrow, playing alongside some impressive names such as My Awesome Compilation, Itch and Owen.
Hiom & Reynolds became aware of bassist Stitch Richardson when saleontomorrow shared a tour with his previous band Brailing. When the opportunity arose for the new outfit that would later become Welcome The Tourist, Stitch was asked to have a practice and as the saying goes, the rest is history.
WTT gigged as a three piece for a short time before bringing in the synthesizing services of Tom Booen. Tom (better known for his talents on the guitar) brought in an extra dimension to the band and along with the signature cowbell, completed the ensemble.
The result? One of the most impressive newcomers from the East who bring a new depth to their music and one of the most consistent live performances you will bare witness to.
Catch Welcome The Tourist on their UK Tour this October
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tommorow night i'm running this show, usualy that would be a good thing, but after 8 years of doing jugsout, i still haven't learnt. i've got these 5 bands;
clay pigeon - incredible, policical, ska, punk, hip hop, beatbox from east london just get better and better every time they play, if your in norwich you probably saw them on my birthday, very good very good
the skints - dirty sexy ska dub punk again from east london (two bands on tour together), i saw them at strawberry fair they just fucked me up
7 day conspiracy- snuff meets propagandhi from kent, socialy aware songs, technical songmanship, on various artist records which is simon from snuffs label
sammys fatal mistake- ex members of evil macaroni, not very like evil macaroni, more like if good riddance were street punk if your get me, great fast hard show
the tagnuts- these guys call them selves ska punk gimp core, i dunno but i got drunk for two days with the guitarist and i'd says he's ska punk gimp core, from cambridge
anyway you can prob see these guys are not from norwich, and with 3 other shows on in norwich tomorrow night and a party i'm gunna find it hard to pay these guys there petrol. basically i'm asking you to come to the show, it's the lat jugsout show aswell, it's gunna break my fucking heart if it's empty, i hope you can come, it's £3.50 at the queen charlotte on dereham rd norwich, thanks for reading
ollie jugsout ps please forward this to anyone you know in norwich, cheers x
ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XII
Friday 1st August
The Brighton Coalition (Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm
Age 16+ Show : Bring I.D.
A Night of METAL!!!
Once again this time round Feedback is trying something New! We're going for a more in your face approach with a full line-up of Brighton's finest Metal bands.
ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XII
Friday 1st August
The Brighton Coalition (Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm
Age 16+ Show : Bring I.D.
A Night of METAL!!!
Once again this time round Feedback is trying something New! We're going for a more in your face approach with a full line-up of Brighton's finest Metal bands.
oi, you gave up the right to comment on photos when you deleted your account thomas. however im very impressed how quickly you saw those new pics. i havent been on here for a year or so.
on a sciency note...
I'm getting these posters.
thats everything that goes on in a cell in two diagrams. i know......wow.
ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XI
Friday 30th May at The Coalition
(Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Entry £3 NUS / £4 Others
A Night of Acoustic, Lounge, Chillout Soul
07:00 BAR OPENS www. myspace. com/brightonunplugged
07:30 MATT MITCHELL www. myspace. com/mattmitchellmusic
08:30 SEEKER www. myspace. com/seekeronline
09:30 KIINA www. myspace. com/kiinamusic
Hi, I was wondering if you have any other songs for download? If so where? I really liked the songs you put up on myspace, especially Smile on Demand and Battlements.
NEW - NEW - NEW - PB @ B2 in NORWICH!! We now put on a monthly Planet Beet at Norwich's B2 venue, which was purpose built for original bands. At all these gigs there will be prizes, and members of the bands will also be DJing between sets. All gigs open at 8pm and are £4 on the door.
FRI 25th APRIL - NO PICASSO + Tinman + The Great Shakes + The Lidi Berlins
FRI 6th JUNE - The Shame + Chickedy & McGuffin + more
FRI 1st AUG - THE NOTORIOUS HIFI KILLERS + supports
SAT 2nd AUG - to be confirmed shortly
FRI 5th SEPT - THEE VICARS + Beast With A Gun + supports
DOWN FOR THE COUNT - Tour the UK in February with support from PAIGE, here’s the poster with the dates:
Advance Tickets are available by clicking on the flyer above apart from London (24th Feb), which you can buy tickets for Right Here
[www.myspace.com/down4thecount]
PORTMAN - Release their debut album “From Here To Your Eyes And Ears on March 3rd. The album is available to stream right now on their Myspace Page and to Pre-Order From Here. Check it out!
[www.myspace.com/portmanuk]
Hope you don’t mind this promotional comment, sorry if you do :)
Hey people, sorry for the bulk message! Its just gone to myspace friends.
I just wanted to let everyone know that my 2nd EP is done and its FREE for download now, cos I suckered PUNKTASTIC recordings to put it out for me.
So, either go onto a special 2nd myspace page I set up just for this EP and download all the tracks and artwork individually, or click on the links below to get it all as a .zip file.
boys! just read the blog, real shame! mainly cos you still owe us a gig, but you know... haha just kidding! all the best anyway, let us know if you form any new musical endeavours and we'll gig again :) xx
Hello Alan Glad to hear that your going to come to my bands gig it wont dissapoint you prepare yourself for a heavy metal thrill ride Peace out The Magician
No worries, I'll make a huge story bout this really kl new band that not many peepl knows bout cos peepl always love to listen to those and get u some new followers :) ACECAKES!!! xxx hope to c u next yr
Thanks X 1000 for the add! Sure!! I like your music :) Christmas time is so crazy, I've the impression that all is going faster and faster. It's amazing. So ...enjoy the day ^^ (CARPE DIEM)
NEW - NEW - NEW - PB @ B2 in NORWICH!!
+ THE STEM CELLS SO DO IT BROTHER MAN
