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The Locarnos

From Taunton to supporting one of their favourite bands, The Cribbs, on 6 Music, The Locarnos have come a long way since we first featured them on this site.

The band have done a session for 6 Music

Who are The Locarnos?

The Locarnos are four strapping young lads from Taunton! We are Josh Brooksbank, Elliott Marchent, Henry Drysdale and James Sinclair.

Where in Somerset are you from?

Taunton, we all go to King's!

When did you form?

We started writing songs back in early 2006.

How did you get together?

We've been at school together since about 2004, and after doing some covers we started writing songs, as we thought it'd be good fun!

How would you describe your music?

We're a mixture of styles! We all have different influences that inspire our sound, in some places we are kind of Indie, but we can also go a bit electro or reggae sometimes!

How did the band gets its name?

Well, it's a bit random really. Our friend, who's known as "Scrot", was in a history lesson with Josh and they were doing The Locarno Treaty after World War One.

We had decided before that we wanted to change our name anyway. So when Josh told us he thought The Locarnos was quite good, we thought about it and decided it was better than the other things we'd come up with!

Also Locarnos were dance halls back in the day.

Who are your musical influences?

We all have different influences, LJ likes a bit of Michael Jackson and Human League, James likes a good bit of Deep Purple and Free, Henry loves Stevie Wonder and Josh loves The Smiths.

What is your most memorable gig so far?

Supporting the Cribs for 91훑괵 6 music was a real highlight, and also The Holloways. We have also done a 91훑괵 Radio 1 session for Steve Lamacq (if you can call that a gig) which was pretty memorable.

Where would you most like to play?

Well, like everyone else, Glastonbury Festival.

Finally, tell us some interesting facts about yourself

We're all aged 17/18
We can all quote The Mighty Boosh to varying degrees.
We're all taking a gap year to see how it goes.
We love Sega Lock On
We like to meet people, especially those that like music, so see if you can make it to a gig. Check out our MySpace page - the link's on the right.

last updated: 12/02/2008 at 09:41
created: 27/02/2006

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Have you heard The Locarnos play? What do you think of them?

Gav
top band!!love the music!!

Primrose
Splendid! Absolutely splendid. Brought tears to my eyes.

bilbo
saw them with the metros thought it was really promising.

Rebecca
amazing band!!love their music!!x x

Chelsea
Hi Josh brooksbank its chelsea hubble luv ur music xx its fab c u soon xxxxxxxx

Jodie
yeah i love them want to meet them soon, and also lookin 4ward 2 hearin the new songs! xxx

furby
u guys are gr8 keep up the good work

Riona
u guys r awsome. the song positive thinkin roks. x

Owen
Ellion you legend ;-)

Tristan Marchent
They awsome the whole school year 8 love them. They're really really really should get a record deal. Somebody out there please give them a contract they are out of this world.

lauren and hayley
wots ur album name~?

tom sutherland
these guys are the best wish they would release a album or tour or something

Fig
I go to school with them! *ahem* Anyway, they're really good and Positive Thinking/I Didn't Lie are great songs! Good luck in the future guys!

Kelvin
They are a gr8 band to listen to. Hope they will make some more good songs!

the kooks
these boys are great love em should come and see us some time in brighton lads! and sinc mate loved crazy the other night! good on ya! see you in edi sometime xxxhughxxx

locarnos lover
saw them at minehead were sooooo good love postitive thinking and i didnt lie xxx

Az
I was at college with them, they're great!

daisy
Oh my god, LJ is soooo fit!!!xxx

Em Baker
This is random1 i go 2 their school they're immense! luv their music the best! xx

Rob
yeah really good stuff, there tracks are nice and original, well worth a look in! Im guna try and make it to one of your gigs soon. top stuff lads, uve got a big future. rob

Ellie
You guys have made my life worth living, your all so fit! especially ur singer and drummer, am looking forward to seeing you guys soon. xxx

florentine
you made my life sound like flowers, TRULY AMAZING and awe inspiring xxxx

mia thomas
u guys rock and u r so hot !! haha. u guys had betta get famous and go far ok !

little timmy
good

nm
saw you at Rockers live thought you were good, also saw you at the Wellington Battle of the bands which you won-hope to see more of you around

Jimbob
I saw them play at Rockers, they were really amazing, yo should check them out, quality music, and also for being so young!!

The Luscious Rickys
OOOOH hello my lovelys! well well what a good old gig-a-jig last thurs... it was real fun, you guys are the shizzle... hope you enjoyed our set... see you soon boyzees!!

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