Local Bands

"Thanks so much for having Prospect Lane live in session tonight. They are one of the best bands I've ever heard. I have to ask: has drummer Josh stripped off yet?"

Prospect Lane

So said one of many texts sent to BBC WM Introducing during Prospect Lane's live set.

An incentive to check out the BBC WM webcams if there ever was one...

Prospect Lane are one of the most promising young bands on the local circuit.

The five piece band are unique in approach - some tracks combine catchy rock and electronica; others use a slower paced acoustic set.

Prospect Lane - catch them live

They've built up quite a following and have been busy recording new material with Gavin Monaghan at The Magic Garden Studios in Wolverhampton and have a number of gigs lined up to promote the songs.

Fresh off receiving airplay on Radio 1, Prospect Lane performed a live set on BBC WM Introducing.

Speaking live, vocalist Michael Boaler explained the origins of the band's name:

www.myspace.com/prospectlane

"Marc basically put us together and the original meeting happened in a pub on Prospect Lane in Solihull. After months and months of trying to come up with the name we saw the street sign!"

Kicking off with the much-requested 'Fickle' the boys also performed an acoustic rendition of 'Superman' to show the diversity of their talents.

Click the links at the top of the page to listen to Prospect Lane's live session.

Prospect Lane are:

• Michael Boaler - vox
• Marc James O'Keeffe (Sparky) - axe
• Nathan Barry - keys
• Pat Wreford - bass
• Josh Wainwright - skins

Jake Flowers - in session 20th March '08

Visit: www.myspace.com/prospectlane

BBC WM Introducing - Thursday 21st February 2008

In addition to Prospect Lane, some of the artists featured included:

• The Outer Circle - Just Hold On
• The Seige - Riders
• The Brascoes - Private March
• Voodoo Johnson - Nowhere In Between
• The Heathers - Heartache & Hairdye
• Dan Haynes - You Alone
• Heresy - Burn To Embers
• The Vehicles - Best Things Come To Those Who Wait

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Brett Birks and Louise Brierley

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