Stanleys
Stanleys at The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
About the show
Club Columbia showcases a mix of indie rock/pop, alternative and emerging talent from across the UK, giving audiences the chance to discover new bands before they break onto larger stages.
The full line-up of bands is yet to be announced, but the headline act will be Stanleys, an electrifying four-piece indie pop band from Wigan known for their gloriously catchy 60s- and 90s-inspired guitar sound.
Featuring - Stanleys
Emerging from Wigan, Stanleys are the next in a long line of illustrious musicians to come from the North Western town. Bands and artists ranging from George Formby Senior and Junior to The Verve, Starsailor to The Lathums are proud to call Wigan home, eventually taking their poignant songwriting across the rest of the country and Stanleys are set to follow in their footsteps.
Perhaps there’s something about hearing a regional accent singing in full flow that’s endearing, or their jangly riffs and subtle drum beats reminiscent of other great North West bands such as The Smiths or The La’s. Some would argue the recognisable relatable stories told by front man Tom Concannon is the focal point of the band, with Jake Dorsman (guitar), Harry Ivory (bass) and Rob Hilton (drums and backing vocals) completing the line up. But ultimately, it is a combination of all these things that have seen Stanleys make their mark on the North West scene so quickly.