The Fratellis....

Another home grown band from Glasgow worth a listen are The Fratellis.  Although they are currently working on their own material out with the band; John Fratelli, Barry Fratelli and Mince Fratelli produced some sweet tracks when they were together.  I have seen the band live a few times once at T in the Park in 2008 when they did an awesome set on the main stage and a second time in the SECC.  Being a bit of a fan I managed to bag Jon Fratellis plectrum at the end of the gig. <3

The Fratellis have had two hit albums. The first being "Costello Music" released in 2006 which had massive hits like "Chelsea Dagger" and "Henrietta", Costello Music is one of my all time favourite albums.  The Second being "Here we Stand" with a hit single "Mistress Mable"

Going back to 2005 The Fratellis played their first gig in O'Henry's bar, just across the road from the infamous Horseshoe bar and later that year signed with Fallout Records.  After the release of Costello Music they were named "The Best New Band in Britain" by NME.

The stage presence of The Fratellis is phenomenal; the three down to earth guys are up for a laugh and a bit of on-stage banter.  Although there were many rumours about the bands "split" Jon Fratelli is adamant that the band have only taken a break to try out other styles of music, and will be back in the future which is definitely good news!

I shall leave you with a beast of a tune from the lads!