Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Blaenavon 11/04/17

Front-Man Ben (left) and Frank on the keyboard (right)

Blaeners are an indie trio from Hampshire, consisting of frontman Ben, drummer Harris, and bassist Frank. After a plethora of singles and EP's under their belt, Blaenavon's debut album 'That's Your Lot' was released on the 7th of April, you can order it on their online store.

Ben
Tracklist;

1. Take Care
2. Let's Play
3. Orthodox Man
4. My Bark Is Your Bite
5. Lonely Side
6. Let Me See What Happens Next
7. Alice Come Home
8. Ode To Joe
9. I Will Be The World
10. Prague '99
11. Swans
12. That's Your Lot

Harris, Frank and Ben signing albums
Meet&Greet;

There was a huge turn out for their in-store set at Fopp in Manchester, and by huge I mean, if anyone else joined the queue, they would've been turned away. The whole crowd went crazy when they played 'Orthodox Man', the atmosphere was so elated. After the set (of about 8 songs or so), was the meet&greet/signing (I got my Kanken and the NME magazine signed), and they were incredibly lovely. After waiting behind until everyone left, the guys let us have a mini-photoshoot with them (which was an amazing experience). If you've never listened to Blaenavon start with 'Alice Come Home' it's a beautiful track.

NME only rated their debut album 3/5 stars, despite it being worth the full 5.
Read a review of their album on 'The Line Of Best Fit'.

Left to Right; Josie, Frank, Ben, Harris, Me
Image from Instagram
Taken by; Aleesha
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Gengahr
The Magic Gang
Sundara Karma
Swim Deep
Sunflower Bean
Little Comets

Upcoming Tour Dates;

Blaenavon aren't currently touring but are attending the following Festivals;

Tramlines
Kendal Calling
Lollapalooza
Osheaga Music & Arts
Leeds 
Reading 



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