Location

Leicester

Genre

Ska/progressive

Influences

RX Bandits, Capdown, Plan B, The Specials, Howards Alias, Kano, Alexis Onfire, Failsafe, Alkaline Trio, Real Big Fish, Less Than Jake, New Found Glory, Left Over Crack, Enter Shikari.

Biography

Taste the Chase fomed in March 2007 when four band members came together and started to write songs. Thier dancey ska rythms and catchy tunes provide an enjoyable set, which build on the traditional ska style to bring something fresh and exiciting. This young band has a vibrance and originality that will carry it a long way. They have just released an EP and are attracting a following from the gigs they are playing. Full of promise and large on potential, this is definitely a band to watch out for.

Band Members

Tom Marson, Guitar and Vocals, age 16

Craig "Smack" Kirkup, Bass and Backing Vocals, age 19

Alex Hawkes - Alto Saxophone, age 16

Kieran Ryder - Drums and Backing Vocals, age 20

Recorded Songs

The songs that have been recorded by the band are available on their MySpace page. They are currently composing and recording new songs and these will soon be available on a demo CD.

Composed Songs

"Table 28"
"A Perfect Day"
"Mrs Frost"
"Make a Sound"
"Battleships"
"Push Ya'self

3 new songs currently being written.

Web Sites

Taste the Chase on MySpace

Gigs

The band play regularly in Leicester at most of the city's main live music venues. Two of the band members are due to take their driving tests soon and then the band will be able to go out on tour.

2007

18th April 2007, Parklands Leisure Centre, Leicester (Connections Youth Awards Show, 300+ audience)

31st May 2007 The Shed, Leicester (supporting The Big)

2nd June 2007, The Shed, Leicester

27th June 2007, The Shed, Leicester (with Derby Band Heart Attack)

7th July 2007, Wreake Valley College (with Leicester band The Mile)

26th July 2007, Sumo, Leicester with The Splitters and Random Hand

16th August 2007, The Charlotte, Leicester with the Splitters

27th August 2007, Northampton, with The Decade and Casio Kid

8th September 2007, Welland Park Lounge, Market Harboroough, with Fandangle

15th September 2007, The Shed, Leicester, acoustic set

25th September 2007, The Shed, Leicester, hosted by Taste the Chase, with Hypo Psycho (London)

3rd October 2007, The Shed, Leicester

27th November 2007, The Shed, Leicester with Forty More Autumns

4th December, Private Party, Leicester

11th December 2007, The Shed, Leicester, Killer Arcade Clothing Launch

2008

25th January 2008, The Musician, Leicester, supporting ICTUS (filmed by Sound Advice UK, London)

14th February 2008, The Shed, Leicester, Taste the Chase show with The Revenue and Exit Avenue.

Forthcoming

The band updates their MySpace page as soon as new gigs are booked.

Notable achievements

The band played at one of Leicester's top shows: The Secret Skins Party double bill in February 2008. The band has secured a sponsorship deal with Killer Arcade Clothing.

Reviews

One of Leicester's most promising young bands, Taste the Chase perform a set of fun-filled, danceable ska songs. These four lads have composed a set of catchy tunes which they deliver with a passion on stage. Supported by a large following, they are a popular band. Busy and hardworking musicians, they love what they do and have that ambitious edge which is likely to carry them forward for a long time to come. They have written several new songs recently and are currently recording these. They have been booked to play at the double bill Secret Skins Party in February, where they are sure to be a hot favourite with the 16+ audience. This is a band that adds the x-factor to any gig or private party. Never satisfied with what they have done and always wanting to move on to better things, constantly improving their work, they have their sights firmly fixed on the ladder ahead of them - and they seriously want to climb it.

Arts in Leicestershire, Band of the Month, February 2008

The warm, fast paced sound of Taste the Chase provides enough energy to keep the world running when we stop using fossil fuels! They have a great unique sound that makes them stand out, so I suggest you check them out live!!

Nathan www.sly-fm.com

Management

The band is managed by Trevor Locke of Get Your Band On.

Fan Base Organisation

The band's MySpace has 1,295 friends (February 2008)