BBC - Leeds Music - 10,000 Things

ARTIST/BAND: 10,000 Things
FROM: Based in Leeds
BAND MEMBERS:
Sam Riley – Vocals
George Riley – Bass
Will Newman – Guitar
Gareth Davies (Davro) – Guitar
Justin Jackson – Percussion
Alistair Stobbard - Drums
BEEN GOING SINCE: 2001
BEST MOMENT SO FAR: One great moment was Unity Day in Hyde Park. We performed our set and also danced with a band called Oochi, wearing day-glo outfits. Another great moment was recording our forthcoming EP with Phill Brown, who has worked with the likes of Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones. We played the EP live with no over dubs and it was a fantastic experience.
STYLE OF MUSIC AND INFLUENCES: Rock and roll with a fair bit of punk. We are influenced by all kinds of bands, like Devo, Little Richard, Gang of Four and Rage Against the Machine.
SONG YOU'D MOST LIKE TO COVER: Will's choice is anything by Devo.

Have you seen this band live? Send your reviews and comments to us at leeds@bbc.co.uk

"I saw 10,000 things at the Carling Live 24 hour thing in the Islington Academy. I was really impressed with them. They did a really good, lively and exciting set. Sam is a really good frontman and really captures the audience's attention. They have loads of energy and the songs aren't bad either!"

- Sarah, London

"I saw the boys play at the arts centre in Norwich supporting Dogs - what can I say other than wow. The gig was really intimate, in an old church - an amazing venue anyway but what a performance. Sam's stage presence rivals Mr Doherty any day, an incredible set from a promising band. I sat in the dressing room with them after the gig, talking about music and the gig that night, they're so nice, really passionate about what they do, but I got the sense that after a certain amount of dismassal and crap reviews from a certain weekly music magazine, they think theyve got a long long way to go. That may be so, but I believe this is a band with much to offer and a lot up their sleeves, thanks for a great night boys, can't wait for the next one!"
- Ash

"Hey ! 10,000 Things are the best thing since...sliced bread ! Have seen them countless times and they're the type of band you can never get bored of performance wise or tune wise ! An inspirational mish mash of spine tingling tunes from Gang of Four's - Damaged Goods, to the raw rock of Foodchain. They're a set of down to earth guys who enjoy a good time like anyone else: good booze, good convo's and amazing music! If you ever get a chance to see them check them out, i grant you it'll be an experience you won't forget !!"
- CAROLINE Shropshire (Number one fan)

"Yes i have seen the the boys (10000 things) live and i got my picture took at the end with lead singer sam!!! He is gorgeous!! They were absoloutely fantastic reminded me a little of The Hives but 2223447464 million times better!!!They were fabolous and i am goin to see them again after babyshambles 28th sepetember at foundation in newcastle!!!"
- Kisses, Stephanie xx

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