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The Crooked Empire

Rank #4 Droitwich, UK Indie / Indie Rock / Indie Pop

The Crooked Empire

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Members: Sean Sheldon (Vocals/Guitar) Jamie Dudley (Guitar/backing vocals) Chris Gibbs (Bass) Matt Stafford (Drums/Backing Vocals)

Sounds Like: Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Stereophonics, The Beatles

Label: Unsigned - (undiscovered)!

Bio: The Crooked Empire are a 4-Piece indie-rock band from The Midlands that have been quoted as being "The greatest pure rock'n'roll act in the two counties" (Andy O'Hare BBC Hereford & Worcester) and for the past 2 years have had one of their songs voted in the top 10 favorites on the Andrew Marston... See Full Bio

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: This is @gibbostar last practice with us b4 our set tonight @frogandfiddle with passengers, skewiff and @iamryanband http://t.co/PI5vCewbsm

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“‎"The Crooked Empire epitomize the defining qualities that have made this country the acme of musical talent that it is. Three down-to-earth lads from Droitwich nonchalantly carve out honest indie gems. Their direct sincerity is seamless, like Baudelaire said it is ‘Existence without tears’". LIVE AND LOUD review, The Rainbow, Birmingham. January 2011”

— Live and Loud

“What a well-built tune from Droitwich’s The Crooked Empire. Emily has a nuance of feel-good 60s pop but with a catchy modern indie sound that makes it very commercial. Great little sing-along chorus that officially was stuck in my head for awhile.”

— Beatlebabe - Midlands Music Maniacs, Beatlebabe Review February 2011

"Gracing the stage with their punchy brand of britpop rock they didn’t disappoint, with catchy riffs, tales of unrequited love and the odd guitar solo thrown in. Many of the crowd were obviously loyal fans and there was plenty of banter with the band throughout, including choosing much of the setlist! Empire classics such as ‘Lead the Way’ and ‘Emily’ stood out and set the tone for a great gig"

— Live and Loud, The Empire Strikes Back

"It was a good-sized crowd that caught the full blast of the best rock'n'rolling set I've yet heard from The Crooked Empire. This threesome seem to be improving all the time, and well worth the girly screaming that they also received"

— Andy O'Hare, The Hare Piece

“Upbeat and heavy Alternative-Rock that bursts with energy and emotion – it’s a substantial and distinctive sound that really works for them. They have a surprisingly ‘Big’ sound for a three piece that they pull off really well. ”

— Ashley Neal, Surface Unsigned Festival

"Record deal written all over it" DJ George Pitt said of the song Bruises

— DJ George Pitt @ WCR FM , WCR FM - On air - 17th May 2009

"Their sound is raw exciting Indie-Rock n Roll cut-through with hooky melody all played with passion and precision by a talented group of musicians. Delivering an impressive set’s worth of well-written, memorable songs"

— Surface Unsigned Festival, Surface Unsigned Festival 2009 - REVIEW

"Watch out for Crooked Empire folks 'cause they've got quality in bucket loads"

— By Andy O'Hare - Independent music reviewer, Worcester Arts Workshop

"A guitar drenched love affair"

— Jim and George, The Technicolour Radio Clubhouse, WCR FM - ON AIR - 31st May 2009

"Wowed by ex-Parker trio Matt, Sean and Mark - and probably even more with their sparkling little closing number 'Baby Bye'"

— Andy O'Hare, The Hare Piece - BBC HEREFORD AND WORCESTER

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The Crooked Empire- Live at the Shed, Leicester. [Full Concert]

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Hereford, UK
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Two day Beer festival @ the Railway Inn Dinmore, 6th&7th Sept 2013. Live Local music Open mic 20 Real Ales 8 Ciders Food from the Beefy boys and Richard Taylor.

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the johnnie squizzerc...
wow! really enjoying your set here! driving beats, quirky guitars and some excellent riffery/motif'ery!
Aaron Dozer
"Run Run" rocks!
PROMIZE®
Amazing music here! Good luck to you!
slackgranny
Cheers! Take care, TOAD
The Fores
Great catchy tracks nice work!!!
RONDA
Catchy tunes! Respect to the lefty musicians... Ronda

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