A massive thank you to everyone who has commented with lovely messages of support on our Red Guitars blog and social media posts following our recent news. We are truly heart warmed by your response. And thanks for loads of great, and funny ideas, all welcome!
When the relationship with our former singer started to break down again after the last tour we continued to record our album and we tried to hold the band together. But it turns out that during this time he registered the trademark ‘Red Guitars’ in his own name – so the four of us have to deal with that now.
We’re sorry that we have to go underground for the time being while we deal with the issues and try to protect our legacy. But we are not going to let anyone or anything spoil the music. We’re writing, recording and having a great time together. And we look forward to coming back, maybe with a new name depending on the outcome, but definitely with new songs, as soon as we can.
In the meantime you can download the first of our brand new recordings ‘Ho Ho Hum’ here: https://tempband.bandcamp.com/track/ho-ho-hum
Very best wishes,
Hal, John, Matt and Lou
“The final night seeing Red Guitars in Brighton was fantastic. 5 gigs, 950 miles, it has been an absolute joy to see them live again and the highlight of my gig career. I loved every moment and had the biggest thrill watching them play each time. Thanks for the most amazing tour!” Skylla
“Red Guitars played a scorching final gig of the tour tonight in Brighton, blowing away even the high winds and heavy rain lashing down outside! I sang along as if I could actually sing (not just shout). I bounced along (as if my knees were young again). Fingers crossed we get to do this all again and soon, please, folks!” Tim Bourne
“Very much enjoyed both new and old songs which are seamless in style. So good to hear the songs again delivered with all of the original musicality and life verve.” Pattimomomo
“At first I thought, this sound live, compared to a recording has to be top 4 four, in the company of bands like U2, Kula Shaker and Del Amitri, all capable of producing a sound as good or better than on records. Then I thought, all the others I saw in their prime, and at the top of their game. Not forty years later! Staggered at how fantastic it sounded.” Scott Lilley
“The last of the Red Guitars 12-date UK tour at Brighton Chalk tonight. Though age contemporaries of mine, I’d never heard their music until the 100 Club gig three days ago, a real miss on my part, so quite pleased they appeared to signal more live dates to come.” Stephen Smith
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Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard
