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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = The Sand Band
| name = The Sand Band
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| caption = The Sand Band Liverpool 2010
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| origin = [[Liverpool]], England
| origin = [[Liverpool]], England
| genre = [[Alternative folk]]
| genre = [[Alternative folk]]
| years_active = {{start date|2009}}–present
| years_active = {{start date|2009}}–present
| label = [[PIAS]]
| label = [[PIAS Group]]
[[Heavenly Records]]
[[Heavenly Records]]
[[Deltasonic]]
[[Deltasonic]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website =https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch
| website = {{url|https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch}}
| current_members = David McDonnell<br />Ben Curtis
| current_members = David McDonnell<br />Ben Curtis
| past_members = Max Goldberg<br />Jay Sharrock<br /> Scott Marmion<br /> Phil Murphy
| past_members = Scott Marmion <br />Jay Sharrock<br />Alfie Skelly <br /> Jim Sharrock <br /> Max Goldberg <br /> Phil Murphy
}}
}}
'''The Sand Band''' are a British [[alternative folk]] band from [[Liverpool]] consisting of guitarist / songwriter David McDonnell and bass guitarist Ben Curtis.
'''The Sand Band''' are a British [[alternative folk]] band from [[Liverpool]] consisting of guitarist / songwriter David McDonnell and bass guitarist Ben Curtis.


After playing together for a number of years, McDonnell and Marmion formed The Sand Band in 2009. The band performed at the [[Liverpool Sound City]] festival in 2010.<ref>Davis, Laura (2010) "[http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-culture/liverpool-arts/2010/04/26/liverpool-sound-city-brings-in-400-bands-including-paloma-faith-92534-26317369/2/ Liverpool Sound City brings in 400 bands, including Paloma Faith]", ''[[Liverpool Daily Post]]'', 26 April 2010, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref> Their first album ''All Through The Night'' was released in January 2011 to a positive critical reaction,<ref name="Grundy">Grundy, Gareth (2011) "[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jan/16/sand-band-all-through-the-night-review The Sand Band: All Through the Night – review]", ''[[The Observer]]'', 16 January 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref><ref name="Richman">Richman, Simmy (2011) "[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-the-sand-band-all-through-the-night-deltasonic-2180079.html Album: The Sand Band, All Through the Night]", ''[[The Independent]]'', 9 January 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref> being described by ''[[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]'' in January 2012 as "one of the albums of last year".<ref name="Mojo">"Sand Band Return!", ''[[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]'', March 2012, p. 17</ref> McDonnell was originally part of [[Noel Gallagher]]'s High Flying Birds band but left for personal reasons he also toured with the likes of: [[Richard Ashcroft]], [[The Coral]] and [[The Zutons]]<ref name="Mojo" /><ref name="Jennings">Jennings, Harriett (2011) "[http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/noel-gallagher-kettles-space-jazz-armageddon Noel Gallagher: Kettles, Space Jazz & Armageddon]", [[This Is Fake DIY]], 6 July 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref> Ben Curtis also plays bass for [[The Moons]] alongside Andy Crofts and Ben Gordelier from [[Paul Weller]]'s live band. Former drummer Jay Sharrock played in [[Miles Kane]]'s band.<ref name="Clash">Murray, Robin (2011) "[http://www.clashmusic.com/news/miles-kane-expands-uk-tour Miles Kane Expands UK Tour]", ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'', 26 May 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref>
After working in a music shop together in 2002 and playing together for a number of years, David McDonnell and Scott Marmion formed The Sand Band in 2009. Previously McDonnell played live guitar on [[Richard Ashcroft]]’s 2002 [[Human Conditions]] tour and [[The Coral]]’s 2005 [[The Invisible Invasion]] tour while Marmion played in Liverpool band [[Ella Guru]]. McDonnell played guitar on and helped record The Coral’s [[The Curse of Love]] album in 2005 and helped record their 2007 album [[Roots & Echoes]]. McDonnell and Marmion got together in 2009 to record ''[[All Through the Night (The Sand Band album)|All Through the Night]]'' at McDonnell’s Sefton Park flat in Liverpool. The band performed at [[Heavenly Records]] [[The Heavenly Social]] in London and signed to [[Martin Kelly (musician)|Martin Kelly]]’s [[Heavenly Songs]] publishing. They played [[Liverpool Sound City]] festival in 2010.<ref>Davis, Laura (2010) "[http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-culture/liverpool-arts/2010/04/26/liverpool-sound-city-brings-in-400-bands-including-paloma-faith-92534-26317369/2/ Liverpool Sound City brings in 400 bands, including Paloma Faith]", ''[[Liverpool Daily Post]]'', 26 April 2010, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref> Their first album ''All Through The Night'' was released in January 2011 by [[Alan Wills]] on [[Deltasonic]] records to a positive critical reaction,<ref name="Grundy">Grundy, Gareth (2011) "[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jan/16/sand-band-all-through-the-night-review The Sand Band: All Through the Night – review]", ''[[The Observer]]'', 16 January 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref><ref name="Richman">Richman, Simmy (2011) "[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-the-sand-band-all-through-the-night-deltasonic-2180079.html Album: The Sand Band, All Through the Night]", ''[[The Independent]]'', 9 January 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref> being described by ''[[Mojo Magazine]]'' in January 2012 as "one of the best albums of the year".<ref name="Mojo">"Sand Band Return!", ''[[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]'', March 2012, p. 17</ref> McDonnell was originally part of [[Noel Gallagher]]'s [[High Flying Birds]] band but left for personal reasons.<ref name="Mojo" /><ref name="Jennings">Jennings, Harriett (2011) "[http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/features/noel-gallagher-kettles-space-jazz-armageddon Noel Gallagher: Kettles, Space Jazz & Armageddon]", [[This Is Fake DIY]], 6 July 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref> Ben Curtis also plays bass for [[The Moons]]. Former drummer Jay Sharrock played in [[Miles Kane]]'s band.<ref name="Clash">Murray, Robin (2011) "[http://www.clashmusic.com/news/miles-kane-expands-uk-tour Miles Kane Expands UK Tour]", ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'', 26 May 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28</ref>


Download single "Set Me Free" was released in March 2011 and featured two B-sides "Way Back When" and "All Is Forgiven". The band have recorded with [[Jay Sharrock]], John Head of [[Shack (band)|Shack]] also [[Ian Skelly]] and [[Bill Ryder-Jones]] of [[The Coral]].<ref name="Mojo" />
Digital single ‘Set Me Free’ was released in March 2011 on [[Deltasonic]] and featured two B-sides ‘Way Back When’ and ‘All Is Forgiven’. On 2 November 2012 ‘When We Kiss’ and ‘Mistress’ were released on 7” white vinyl to mark the launch of Dave Hewitson's new [[Eighties Vinyl Records]] label. ''All Through The Night'' also featured John Head of [[Shack (band)|Shack]] and [[Ian Skelly]] of [[The Coral]].<ref name="Mojo" />
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2021 brought a remote collaboration on ‘The Sound of Love Returning’ with ex [[Minus The Bear]] guitarist [[Dave Knudson]]’s and [[Sam Bell]] for Knudson’s solo album ‘The Only Thing You Have to Change is Everything’. https://open.spotify.com/album/6NKqrU5Ic9LMm2eqC5lqbI?si=sY0inmKqQVSw9_OLf27Bcg


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2021 brought a remote collaboration on ‘The Sound of Love Returning’ with ex [[Minus The Bear]] guitarist [[Dave Knudson (guitarist)|Dave Knudson]]’s and Sam Bell for Knudson’s solo album ‘The Only Thing You Have to Change is Everything’.
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The 10th Anniversary Edition of All Through The Night on 180gm Vinyl was originally released for #loverecordstores in September 2021 on [[Heavenly Records]] and digitally via [[PIAS]]. Global vinyl delays pushed it’s release date to June 2022 via Heavenly’s Bandcamp page. https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch

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The 10th Anniversary Edition of All Through The Night on 180gm Vinyl was originally released for #loverecordstores day on 4 September 2021 on [[Heavenly Records]] and digitally via [[PIAS Group]].
[[Mojo Magazine]]’s September issue featured the re release in their Buried Treasure section. Hello
Global vinyl delays pushed the release to June 2022. It is now available via [[Heavenly Records]] Bandcamp page.


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
*''All Through the Night 10th Anniversary Edition'' (2021), [[Heavenly Records]] [[PIAS]]
*[[All Through the Night (The Sand Band album)|''All Through the Night'']] (2011), [[Deltasonic]]
*''All Through the Night'' (2011), [[Deltasonic]]
*''All Through the Night 10th Anniversary Edition 180gm Vinyl'' (2021), [[Heavenly Records]]
*''All Through the Night 10th Anniversary Edition Digital + 11 Bonus Tracks'' (2021), [[PIAS Group]]


===Singles===
===Singles===
*’[[Set Me Free (The Sand Band song)|Set Me Free]]’ – Digital single (2011) [[Deltasonic]]
*"Set Me Free" (2011)
*"When We Kiss" (2012)
*’[[When We Kiss]]’ – 7” White Vinyl EVR001 (2012) [[Eighties Vinyl Records]]

===Compilations===
*What The Folk – Butterfly Acoustic Recordings Vol 1 – The Sand Band – Spinnin’ Wheel (2007), [[Butterfly Recordings]]
*[[Reason To Believe]] – [[The Songs Of Tim Hardin]] – The Sand Band – Reason To Believe – FTH100LP (2012), [[Full Time Hobby]]
*[[Pet Sounds Revisited]] (A Tribute To The Beach Boys 1966 Album) – [[Mojo Magazine]] Cover CD – The Sand Band – That’s Not Me (2012), [[Mojo Magazine]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://thesandbandmusic.com/}}
*{{Official website|https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/all-through-the-night-2}}
* https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sand-Band/184382882109


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[[Category:British indie folk groups]]
[[Category:British indie folk groups]]
[[Category:English folk musical groups]]
[[Category:English folk musical groups]]
[[Category:Deltasonic Records artists]]

Latest revision as of 22:29, 15 September 2024

The Sand Band
The Sand Band Liverpool 2010
Background information
OriginLiverpool, England
GenresAlternative folk
Years active2009 (2009)–present
LabelsPIAS Group

Heavenly Records

Deltasonic
MembersDavid McDonnell
Ben Curtis
Past membersScott Marmion
Jay Sharrock
Alfie Skelly
Jim Sharrock
Max Goldberg
Phil Murphy
Websiteheavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch

The Sand Band are a British alternative folk band from Liverpool consisting of guitarist / songwriter David McDonnell and bass guitarist Ben Curtis.

After working in a music shop together in 2002 and playing together for a number of years, David McDonnell and Scott Marmion formed The Sand Band in 2009. Previously McDonnell played live guitar on Richard Ashcroft’s 2002 Human Conditions tour and The Coral’s 2005 The Invisible Invasion tour while Marmion played in Liverpool band Ella Guru. McDonnell played guitar on and helped record The Coral’s The Curse of Love album in 2005 and helped record their 2007 album Roots & Echoes. McDonnell and Marmion got together in 2009 to record All Through the Night at McDonnell’s Sefton Park flat in Liverpool. The band performed at Heavenly Records The Heavenly Social in London and signed to Martin Kelly’s Heavenly Songs publishing. They played Liverpool Sound City festival in 2010.[1] Their first album All Through The Night was released in January 2011 by Alan Wills on Deltasonic records to a positive critical reaction,[2][3] being described by Mojo Magazine in January 2012 as "one of the best albums of the year".[4] McDonnell was originally part of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds band but left for personal reasons.[4][5] Ben Curtis also plays bass for The Moons. Former drummer Jay Sharrock played in Miles Kane's band.[6]

Digital single ‘Set Me Free’ was released in March 2011 on Deltasonic and featured two B-sides ‘Way Back When’ and ‘All Is Forgiven’. On 2 November 2012 ‘When We Kiss’ and ‘Mistress’ were released on 7” white vinyl to mark the launch of Dave Hewitson's new Eighties Vinyl Records label. All Through The Night also featured John Head of Shack and Ian Skelly of The Coral.[4]

2021 brought a remote collaboration on ‘The Sound of Love Returning’ with ex Minus The Bear guitarist Dave Knudson’s and Sam Bell for Knudson’s solo album ‘The Only Thing You Have to Change is Everything’.

The 10th Anniversary Edition of All Through The Night on 180gm Vinyl was originally released for #loverecordstores day on 4 September 2021 on Heavenly Records and digitally via PIAS Group. Mojo Magazine’s September issue featured the re release in their Buried Treasure section. Hello Global vinyl delays pushed the release to June 2022. It is now available via Heavenly Records Bandcamp page.

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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Compilations

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References

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  1. ^ Davis, Laura (2010) "Liverpool Sound City brings in 400 bands, including Paloma Faith", Liverpool Daily Post, 26 April 2010, retrieved 2012-01-28
  2. ^ Grundy, Gareth (2011) "The Sand Band: All Through the Night – review", The Observer, 16 January 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28
  3. ^ Richman, Simmy (2011) "Album: The Sand Band, All Through the Night", The Independent, 9 January 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28
  4. ^ a b c "Sand Band Return!", Mojo, March 2012, p. 17
  5. ^ Jennings, Harriett (2011) "Noel Gallagher: Kettles, Space Jazz & Armageddon", This Is Fake DIY, 6 July 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28
  6. ^ Murray, Robin (2011) "Miles Kane Expands UK Tour", Clash, 26 May 2011, retrieved 2012-01-28
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