Ahhh, ain’t Rat Boy just the sweetest. Aside from tearing apart venues and making pure riotous bursts that gets fans flocking to his shows, he’s also one for supporting local bands and new music – by offering such bands the chance to support him on his upcoming UK tour dates.
Jordan Cardy (I know, I was shocked when I heard Rat Boy wasn’t his real name) is offering a local band at each stop of his tour the chance to play before him, with bands able to enter via the power of Facebook. And even if you don’t win, you’ll still get your music played through the speakers ahead of the gig.
Speaking about the move, Cardy said:
“We support local music and we feel very lucky to be in this position. If you want to support a show in your town post a link to your band below and we will listen through and message one of you”
“Sorry we can’t get you all on! If we don’t pick you we will still play your band on the PA pre-show as people walk in.”
Not a bad deal at all. Rat Boy’s biggest run of UK dates so far will run through September, with the full list of dates below.
Rat Boy will play:
SEPTEMBER
16 SHEFFIELD The Leadmill
17 MANCHESTER Albert Hall
18 NEWCASTLE University
19 GLASGOW O2 ABC
22 LONDON Kentish Town Forum
23 OXFORD O2 Academy
24 BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute
26 PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms
27 CAMBRIDGE Junction
28 BRISTOL Anson Rooms
Jordan Cardy (I know, I was shocked when I heard Rat Boy wasn’t his real name) is offering a local band at each stop of his tour the chance to play before him, with bands able to enter via the power of Facebook. And even if you don’t win, you’ll still get your music played through the speakers ahead of the gig.
Speaking about the move, Cardy said:
“We support local music and we feel very lucky to be in this position. If you want to support a show in your town post a link to your band below and we will listen through and message one of you”
“Sorry we can’t get you all on! If we don’t pick you we will still play your band on the PA pre-show as people walk in.”
Not a bad deal at all. Rat Boy’s biggest run of UK dates so far will run through September, with the full list of dates below.
Rat Boy will play:
SEPTEMBER
16 SHEFFIELD The Leadmill
17 MANCHESTER Albert Hall
18 NEWCASTLE University
19 GLASGOW O2 ABC
22 LONDON Kentish Town Forum
23 OXFORD O2 Academy
24 BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute
26 PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms
27 CAMBRIDGE Junction
28 BRISTOL Anson Rooms
