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The Black Tokens played a stunning set that couldnt fail to impress! Both powerful and melodic the music kept the crowd captivated. Heads nodded as feet tapped along to the rhythm and cheers rang out between songs.
- Glasgow Glasswerks
"A band who have always been busy, but this year sees them step it all up a gear." - Belfast Telegraph
Discography
The Black Tokens EP
1. How Does It Feel
2. Simple Jamaican
3. Motown
4. Another Little Lie
Photos
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Bio
The Black Tokens are a 5-piece Alt/Indie Rock and Roll band hailing from Belfast who were formed in early 2005 by Paddy Steele (Guitar), Stuart Murphy (Bass), Mike Kent (Drums), Stephen Hill (Guitar) and Niall Graham (Vocals). Drawing on musical influences brewed in 90's Britpop, 80's Indie, 70's Punk, 60's Mod and Northern Soul the band have developed a distinctive and instantly recognizable sound all of their own which.
The band has already received a significant amount of press coverage in Northern Ireland as well as radio airplay, both local (ATL, Queens Radio) and in places as far away as the USA and Spain.
As well as perfecting their catchy brand of Rock and Roll 2005/2006 has also seen the band gigging extensively in Northern Ireland's premier music venues namely The Limelight, The King's Head, Auntie Annies and Lavery's Bunker as well as play a handful of gigs in Dublin. March 2006 also saw the band make their first venture across the water for a very successful and enjoyable three date mini tour of Scotland taking in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
"The Black Tokens played a stunning set that couldn’t fail to impress! Both powerful and melodic the music kept the crowd captivated."
Glasgow Glasswerks, March 2006
April 2006 saw The Black Tokens enter the studio to record their first proper 4 track EP and with more gigs planned both at home and in England and Scotland, 2006 looks like it will continue to be a very busy and successful year for The Black Tokens.
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