The Pigeon Detectives
Artist Type: Group
Group Formed:
2002
External Links:
Surge Tracks
Played By
| The 3D Show | |
| Switching Off With You... | |
| The Performing Arts Show | |
| The Happy Hour | |
| Kane at Large |
Artist Biography
The Pigeon Detectives are a five piece indie rock band from Rothwell, Leeds with influences such as The Beatles, The Kinks and The Velvet Underground. Pigeon Detectives, who formed in 2002, found acclaim among DJs and the musical press when they performed at 2006 Reading and Leeds festivals, being tagged as the "band most likely to leap to the main stage in 2007".
They supported Dirty Pretty Things whilst they toured in spring 2006. In early November 2006 they supported fellow West Yorkshire band Kaiser Chiefs, who are known to be fans of the band, on a number of occasions around Europe. On 8 July 2007, they played on the Radio 1 NME Stage in front of thousands at T in the Park. The performance was televised and shown later that day on BBC3.
they performed a secret gig at leeds festival 08 on the thursday night following in the kaisers foot steps
Line-up is as follows:Vocals: Matt BowmanGuitar: Oliver MainGuitar: Ryan WilsonBass: David BestDrums: Jimmi Naylor
Artist Discography
Albums
Emergency (26 May 2008)
Wait for Me (2007)
EPs
The Pigeon Detectives (2006)
Singles
Everybody Wants Me (28 July 2008)
I Found Out (6 November 2006)
I'm Not Sorry (13 March 2006)
Romantic Type (25 February 2007)
Say It Like You Mean It (19 October 2008)
Take Her Back (12 August 2007)
This Is an Emergency (12 May 2008)
You Know I Love You (26 July 2006)