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| genre = [[Alternative folk]]
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| years_active = {{start date|2009}}–present
| years_active = {{start date|2009}}–present
| label = Deltasonic
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[[Heavenly Records]]
[[Deltasonic]]
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| 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 = Max Goldberg<br />Jay Sharrock<br /> Scott Marmion<br /> Phil Murphy
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'''The Sand Band''' are a British [[alternative folk]] band from [[Liverpool]] consisting of songwriter/producer and guitarist David McDonnell and [[bass guitar]]ist/Organ Ben Curtis.
'''The Sand Band''' are a British [[alternative folk]] band from [[Liverpool]] consisting of songwriter and guitarist 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 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>


Download single "Set Me Free" was released in March 2011 and featured two B-sides "Way Back When" and "All Is Forgiven". In early 2012 the band released the [[mini album]] ''Love Will Save Us I Hope'', with proceeds going to the [[Cystic Fibrosis Trust]].<ref name="Mojo" /> The band have collaborated with John Head of [[Shack (band)|Shack]] and Bill Ryder-Jones of [[The Coral]].<ref name="Mojo" />
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 collaborated with John Head of [[Shack (band)|Shack]] and Bill Ryder-Jones of [[The Coral]].<ref name="Mojo" /> Also collaborating 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


The 10th Anniversary Edition of All Through The Night on 180gm Vinyl was originally released for #loverecordstores in September 2021 on [[Heavenly Records]]. Global vinyl delays pushed it’s eventual release date to June 2022 via Heavenly’s Bandcamp page here. https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch
As of June 2013 the band were nearing completion of their second full-length album, ''Leave Some Light Behind''.


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 13:56, 25 May 2022

The Sand Band
OriginLiverpool, England
GenresAlternative folk
Years active2009 (2009)–present
LabelsPIAS

Heavenly Records

Deltasonic
MembersDavid McDonnell
Ben Curtis
Past membersMax Goldberg
Jay Sharrock
Scott Marmion
Phil Murphy
Websitehttps://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch

The Sand Band are a British alternative folk band from Liverpool consisting of songwriter and guitarist 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.[1] Their first album All Through The Night was released in January 2011 to a positive critical reaction,[2][3] being described by Mojo in January 2012 as "one of the albums of last year".[4] 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[4][5] 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.[6]

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 collaborated with John Head of Shack and Bill Ryder-Jones of The Coral.[4] Also collaborating 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

The 10th Anniversary Edition of All Through The Night on 180gm Vinyl was originally released for #loverecordstores in September 2021 on Heavenly Records. Global vinyl delays pushed it’s eventual release date to June 2022 via Heavenly’s Bandcamp page here. https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch

Discography

Albums

  • All Through the Night (2011), Deltasonic

Singles

  • "Set Me Free" (2011)
  • "When We Kiss" (2012)

References

  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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