Totally Addicted to Bass

Exciting news, folks! Over the next month or so, White Heath will be undergoing a change.

We've come to the conclusion at long last that our current set up is inadequate. I know that many people have praised us for it's unconventional nature, but if we're being honest, it was only brought about by necessity. More importantly, it doesn't really have anything to do with the originality of our music: you don't go to concerts based on the size of an orchestra, but on the merit of the composer they've decided to perform. It became apparent during the course of recording the album that the constraints imposed on us by our live line-up were impeding the musical imagination of the band, and with the time afforded us in the studio we were able to explore avenues we wouldn't have previously considered. We've had ideas we can't physically re-create with the instrumentation available to our current live sound, and with this in mind we've decided to get ourselves a rhythm section.

Apart from the utter arse-ache of organising seven people to be in a given place at one time, we're all really excited about it: Adz and I in particular are going to be freed up immensely by not having to have one eye on always covering the bottom end, and I think Sean and Shou are quite relieved at being able to concentrate on what they do best. We're by no means going to turn into a 4/4 rock outfit or attempt to sideline our heavily percussive sound: it's just a way of giving the music more options, dynamics and textures.  It's going to be awesome.

So please give a warm welcome to the excellent Craig Salter, who will be joining as our bassist this very week. We're very lucky that he happens to not only be a damn fine musician, but also a very close friend. And, music aside, it's going to be great to have someone else to piss about with on the train to Glasgow. Everyone loves him; we're sure you will too.

We'll be playing our first ever gig as a six-piece this Friday (17th) in Henry's Cellar Bar at exactly 8pm. Please do come down and give your support. If Craig's lovely face (above) wasn't enough to get you in a tizzy, then remember we're supporting Tom Hingley, the voice of The Inspiral Carpets.

And for god's sake download our single.

Awesome! See you there!

Al