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| website =https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch
| website =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
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'''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.
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After working together in a music shop in 2002 and playing together for a number of years, McDonnell and Marmion formed The Sand Band in 2009. McDonnell played live guitar for [[Richard Ashcroft]] and [[The Coral]] 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]] Social and 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 best 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]]. 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 together in a music shop in 2002 and playing together for a number of years, McDonnell and Marmion formed The Sand Band in 2009. McDonnell played live guitar for [[Richard Ashcroft]] and [[The Coral]] 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]] Social and 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 best 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]]. 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 John Head of [[Shack (band)|Shack]] also with [[Ian Skelly]] 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 recorded with John Head of [[Shack (band)|Shack]] also with [[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
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


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]]. That month [[Mojo Magazine]] featured the re release in it’s Buried Treasure section. Global vinyl delays pushed the release to June 2022. It is now available via [[Heavenly Records]] Bandcamp page. https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch
The 10th Anniversary Edition of All Through The Night on 180gm Vinyl was originally released for #loverecordstores day in September 2021 on [[Heavenly Records]] and digitally via [[PIAS]]. That month [[Mojo Magazine]] featured the re release in it’s Buried Treasure section. Global vinyl delays pushed the release to June 2022. It is now available via [[Heavenly Records]] Bandcamp page. https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 19:12, 25 May 2022

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

Heavenly Records

Deltasonic
MembersDavid McDonnell
Ben Curtis
Past membersScott Marmion
Jay Sharrock
Alfie Skelly
Jim Sharrock
Max Goldberg
Phil Murphy
Websitehttps://heavenlyrecordings.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 together in a music shop in 2002 and playing together for a number of years, McDonnell and Marmion formed The Sand Band in 2009. McDonnell played live guitar for Richard Ashcroft and The Coral 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 Social and 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 best 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. 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 recorded with John Head of Shack also with 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’. 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 day in September 2021 on Heavenly Records and digitally via PIAS. That month Mojo Magazine featured the re release in it’s Buried Treasure section. Global vinyl delays pushed the release to June 2022. It is now available via Heavenly Records Bandcamp page. https://heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/merch

Discography

Albums

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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