Description

The Monochrome Set are a British post-punk/new wave band originally formed in London in 1978 and FINALLY make their Reading debut. Featuring original members Bid (Guitar/Vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Mike Urban, who was previously in the band in the early 90s, on drums and Athen Ayren on keyboards. They were heavily influential in the 'post-punk' scene that evolved after he initial scorched earth of punk.

The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known 'Pillows and Prayers' compilation.

Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings, their album release count now being well into double figures.

After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing seven new, critically acclaimed, studio albums. Now in their 43rd year, they are promoting their latest album, playing songs old and new.

Support from Peerless Pirates

Their sound is a rollicking, roustabout mix of classic 80s energetic indie, sea shanties, rockabilly, surf-rock and spaghetti western soundtracks. ?Rum-soaked fun? is a phrase often ? and justifiably ? bandied about. If you?ve forgotten the time when indie sounded fun, here?s your chance to get re-acquainted.

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56 Walton Street,

Oxford,

Oxfordshire,

England,

OX2 6AZ.