Wednesday, June 11, 2008

The Orange Lights

I saw a fabulous band play at the Barfly some months ago. There were very few folks that stayed around and Chris wanted to get off after his support. I think there were around seven of us left. I could see from the equipment on stage that the band that was to play obviously knew what they were up to.

I heard the Orange Lights play, and I was mesmorised by them.

The Orange Lights are one of those bands that just deserve better, like Hollow Horse. They're an amazingly tight, stupendously good set of lads who just make brilliant music.

You can see the band at KCRW - an LA radio station at this link here.

I really wish these lads well. I hope they break into the big time, they deserve it. The Keys player was with the Lighthouse family. I hope they make it even better and bigger. I Love 'em.

I've mailed them to ask permission to play them, but nothing at the moment, shame that.... if a network of a few dozen podcasters played with between 2,000 - 20,000 audience per week that's a heck of a lot more listeners than 5 or 6 at the grimy stage of the Barfly in the back of Birmingham.

I wish guys who played in great bads understood more about podcasting. We're not all in it for the money...

3 comments:

Parkylondon said...

I've ordered the album from Amazon. Their Myspace page has several excellent tracks. Shame they won't answer your emails. Can you let us/me know if they do? Cheers
Paul

Anonymous said...

Hi Paul
Dan from Blackbird Records here (home of The Orange Lights). We would love you to play our music. How have you tried to get in touch, myspace? i check this everyday. Anyway please drop me an email. daniel@graphitemedia.net
I look forward to hearing from you.

Top Of The Pods said...

Hey Paul,
Top Of The Pods returns in the next couple of weeks... just thought I'd let you know. Take care buddy...
Jonny