Stanleys

Emerging from Wigan, Stanleys are the next in a long line of illustrious musicians to emergefrom the North Western town. Bands and artists ranging from George Formby Senior and Juniorto The Verve, Starsailor to The Lathums are proud to call Wigan home, eventually taking theirpoignant song writing across the rest of the country and Stanleys are set to follow in theirfootsteps.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 asThe Smiths or The La’s. Some would argue the recognisable relatable stories told by front manTom Concannon is the focal point of the band, with Jake Dorsman (guitar), Harry Ivory (bass)andRob Hilton (drums and backing vocals) completing the line up. But ultimately, it is acombination of all these things that have seen Stanleys make their mark on the North Westscene so quickly.Performing on the road with the likes of Richard Ashcroft,The Libertines, Inspiral Carpets, TheLathums, Jamie Webster, Cast, Shed Seven and The View to name but a few; all on top of sellingout back to back headline tours, Stanleys have a strong-hold on the North West scene. And it’snow only a matter of time before the rest of the country are hanging onto every word.