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The band are: Mark Le Gallez Lead Vocals, Mandolin Simon Stebbing Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Vocals Ian Jones Bass Guitar Brett (Buddy) Ascott Drums, Percussion Formed in 2005 as the house band for a charity record session which included guests such as Ronnie Wood, PP Arnold, Steve Cradock (Ocean Colour Scene), Chris Farlowe and many others. The band at that time included Mike Evans, one-time bassist for legendary 60s bands The Action and Mighty Baby, plus Hammond organ supremo Fay Hallam. Mike sadly passed away not long after the sessions took place and is replaced by Ian Jones. Fay has concentrated on solo projects. The band have a rich history in the music business with Simon and Brett both having achieved success with previous bands (The Purple Hearts and The Chords respectively). Mark and Ian also boast a fine musical pedigree, Mark having fronted The Risk and Thee Jenerators for a number of years and having recorded with Jack White of the White Stripes. Ian has played bass for Long Tall Shorty, Angelic Upstarts and Ian Page and The Affair. Mainly a studio based project, they have recorded 3 albums – Speakeasy, Trouble, and Lost Souls – funded by Mark and Simon to showcase their stylistically diverse songwriting talents. The Single is available from F.A.B. records with a limited run of only 250 copies 125 Orange and 125 Blue 7 inch vinyl. FEATURES CANDY LAST SUMMER IN LONDON