Lot 55
It’s been impossible to ignore Lot 55 in their home city in the past year. Armed with an arsenal of punchy, yet infectiously melodic and uplifting indie rock anthems, and backed by a formidable live reputation the Norwich-based lads have twice sold out the city’s 280-capacity Arts Centre in the space of 12 months; twice headlined in front of almost twice that number at the city’s prestigious Waterfront venue (they will return for a third headline show there on August 7th), as well as playing support slots with current Radio One favourites One Night Only, and indie legends Inspiral Carpets and The Bluetones.
Lot 55 also recently came third out of 844 bands on slicethepie.com, an internet competition based solely on anonymous reviews from music fans. Debut single ’My Time’ was released on All Sorted!?! Records in March 2008, backed by a tour which saw the band visit venues from Edinburgh to Reading. Lot 55 are also beginning to make waves on the London scene, with successful gigs at well-known venues such as the Water Rats as well as an appearance at the BBC bar in W1.
"Lot 55, what can one say about how they have grown and matured over the last eighteen months. 2007 saw them really grow as a live act and they deserve all the plaudits they get. Having the balls to book a premier venue a week into the new year, the sell out crowd fully vindicated the decision
...Lot 55 will be big news in 2008. In fact they already look ready for the bigger stage. With the right promotion I see them as the next big thing to come out of this fine city" - www.rocksellout.com review
"They may be unsigned but that sounds as good as anything else I've played tonight" - Clint Boon, XFM Manchester & Inspiral Carpets.
