Abergele act Junebug set for strong 2009

A NORTH WALES band say they are looking forward to 2009 with a series of gigs across the region planned to accompany their upcoming album.

Abergele indie act Junebug will be celebrating New Year [December 31] with a performance in Eglwysbach, and will be playing in Holywell later this month to promote their still-untitled sixth studio album.

"The end of 2008 was really quiet for gigs in North Wales but as there are a few venues popping up it's good to be able to do more gigs locally" said Guy Latham, the band's bassist.

"We'll keep on going as ever. We've got a great line-up and a strong fan-base, and we hope that people will continue to enjoy our music throughout 2009."

It is one of several shows the band will play this year, including a stint at Manchester's Surface Unsigned Festival, and have also applied to play at Glastonbury's Unsigned stage.

The threesome say that although they have been approached by record companies several times they have remained an unsigned act, saying that they prefer playing smaller gigs and keeping creative control.

"It's really difficult to get a deal when a recession's on, but we're not going to be bugging the bigger labels anyway" Guy added.

"As long as people listen to the tracks and enjoy them, that's all that matters."

Junebug will play a free gig The Old Wine Vaults in Holywell on January 11, with the performance starting at the pub on Cross Street at 8.00pm For more information about
Junebug visit the band's official website at www.junebug.co.uk or find out more about their gigs on www.myspace.com/junebugtheband.

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