The Troubadours are a foursome of lads - half from Liverpool, half from Wigan - who have been rapidly building a reputation as one of the most exciting new bands of 2009. They consist of Mark Frith (lead vocals/guitar/piano/harmonica), Robbie Taylor (backing vocals/lead guitar/violin), Tony Ferguson (backing vocals/bass guitar), Elmo Nino (drums).

Not your typical indie band to bring out a single and tour the world, The Troubadours have already broken Japan in a big way! They were number 1 in the Japanese airplay and video charts for over a month, resulting in a top 10 album!

Having previoulsy been named as both iTunes Essentials and Q Magazines Best New Acts of 2008 the band bagged a tour with their now good friends The Enemy it wasn’t a bad 2008 for the boys. They were also cherry-picked by none other than the Modfather himself, Paul Weller as support for his UK tour in 2008 thanks to legendary rock photographer Tom Sheehan (Radiohead, Oasis, Robert Smith, Bruce Springsteen) who played their record to friend Paul in a studio after falling in love with it. The band later went on to headline a sold out tour in Japan, perform at the legendary Summersonic festival as well as pleasing thousands at V Festival here in the UK.

Back from Japan, the band are now ready for the UK release of live favourite Gimme Love and debut album The Troubadours, with national tour dates to follow.

http://www.myspace.com/thetroubadoursmusic

Agent - Lee Taylor

Rochdale four-piece The Hidden Revolution deliver a heady mix of sincerity, angst and optimism that sees them forging their own niche in the current music scene. Their song-writing prowess is further bolstered by the phenomenal vocals of front man Chris Wise, articulating every line with equal amounts of passion and perfection.

Following release of their debut album, in March, on Fat Northerner Records, The Hidden Revolution have already had praise lauded upon them from neighbouring Manchester songsmiths Elbow amongst and the BBC’s Chris Long. It seems it is not just self-belief that builds the anticipation around this bands future.

“Amazing! Beautiful melodies and huge choruses” Mark Potter, Elbow

“The Hidden Revolution’s name is an apt one. What might seem like rock on the outside actually comes with a gently twisted heart, capable of sideswiping you as you sway along. They sound as if they have something mighty brewing. Who knows how big it could be if they manage to let it out.” Chris Long BBC Manchester

www.myspace.com/thehiddenrevolution

Agent - Lee Taylor