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Rook and the Ravens, Shibuya Terminal, Oh Whitney

In 2007, from the embers of three local Liverpool bands, rose Rook and The Ravens. Guitarists and vocalists Joe and younger brother James added their mutual best friend Dave on bass and poached drummer John from a local psychedelic rock band. They set about distilling their influences - in the process, creating a different sound to their contemporaries. Upon moving back home to Manchester later the same year, having already played Glastonbury and toured the UK as a four-piece, they recruited singer/songwriter Tom on piano and organ, creating a three-strong vocal section. Tom's first gig with Rook and The Ravens was on the main stage at 2008's Summer Sundae Weekender. Their sound evolved as they added Tom's prodigious lyric writing talent and unique vocal delivery to an expanding collection of songs. All three members began sharing songwriting and lead vocal duties in the style of their key influence, Teenage Fanclub. They were prolific, and always have been.