Whitehaven News - Jonny looks forward to a top night in Whitehaven

Jonny Looks Forward To A Top Night In Whitehaven By Andrew Clarke TWISTED Wheel’s frontman Jonny Brown knows talent when he sees it. Having supported the likes of Oasis, Paul Weller and Kasabian, Jonny and his band have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry. And Jonny is looking forward to seeing the best that Whitehaven has to offer when Twisted Wheel headline what promises to be a memorable all-day event in town on Saturday. “It’ll be good to see some of the local acts, to see who flicks the switch,” said Jonny. “Detroit Social Club are also on the bill, who we’ve toured with before, so it will be good to catch up and see them play again. It should be a top night.” Manchester band Twisted Wheel, made up of Jonny (vocals/lead guitar), Rick Lees (base guitar) and Adam Clarke (drums), have been earning quite a name for themselves since they formed three years ago. Relentless gigging over that time, alongside some major headline acts, has seen their star rise and Jonny believes that the band are at their best in front of a live crowd. “Our energy really comes across in our live shows,” he said. “I’d best describe our style as lively punk rock ‘n’ roll and fans always seem to be really responsive when we perform live.” Drawing their influences from everyone from Bob Dylan and Lennon/McCartney to The Clash and Stiff Little Fingers, Twisted Wheel’s self-titled debut album was released in June, and produced the singles Lucy The Castle and We Are Us. A memorable summer for the band was capped off by a supporting slot alongside he legendary Oasis on what may turn out to be the Gallagher brothers’ final UK shows together. “They were the biggest gigs Manchester has seen for over 10 years and they were a really big deal,” recalls Jonny. “Over three days at a huge venue (Heaton Park), it was a great experience and fans seemed to enjoy our sets. I think we managed to pick up a few new fans along the way.” Saturday’s One Big Boof, in the Civic Hall, will be the biggest gig hosted by promoters The Mighty Boof and will last for 11 hours, with an after-show party in Gallachers. Homegrown talent on the bill includes Burn the Negative, Roy Robson, Mazzoni, The Lucid Dream, I Am Spartacus and Gavin McKew. Also appearing are Leeds outfit The Old Romantic Killer Band, while DJs Couch, Maud, Pavarotti, Marc Carrol and Glover will be spinning tunes between acts to give the crowds entertained. Danny Maudling, from The Mighty Boof, said: “This is by far the best line up of bands West Cumbria has seen and we are pleased to be promoting such an event and hope to make this a yearly thing for the Boof.” This is the first time that the music promoters have held an event that is open to all ages. Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and people aged 16 to 18 will need ID to gain entry. Tickets cost £17 (£12 for under-14s) and are available from Whitehaven Civic Hall (01946 514960) and Contemporary, 16 King Street, Whitehaven (01946 590605). Doors open at 12.30pm, and the first band is on at 12.45pm. Published by http://www.whitehaven-news.co.uk/