Raising Maisie

following events as they happen in the life of Raising Maisie

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Raising Maisie first emerged Brighton back in July 2009, as a 4 piece, with a mission to reinstate the good old-fashioned British Pop band on the mantelpiece of mainstream music. Currently a 3 piece, consisting of Max Langley, Tom Chilton and Zal Jones, their latest material reflects their expected musical maturity with a stronger emotional resonance more akin to Death Cab for Cutie and Never Shout Never In January 2011, the retro inspired foursome released their debut album “Etc, Etc” worldwide, across all digital distributors to rave reviews. “a goodly dose of witty, wistful confidence. Irresistibly catchy” “a charming album that you’ll sing along to all day”. Word of the lads was spread further by their debut video for the single “Yes, Here It Is” in which the ability to showcase their ambition and originality proved their creativity shone well beyond their years. In 2010, Raising Maisie were nominated in the “Song of the Year” category at the Brighton Music Awards, after opening the Brighton Live Festival. The young indie pop band were also awarded a slot on Gill Mills’ Best of Myspace, who described the single as “Lively piano riff led pop with a great angular jaunty vocal that puts you in mind of the dumb punk pop of the late 80’s, blended with the style of The Kinks.” 2011 saw RM tour across much of the South East, work intensively with professional musicians from bands such as Madness, and record and shoot a video for new single “Change”. Raising Maisie also finished in the top 30of the nationwide Battle of the Bands competition to win a support slot on McFly's spring tour, and were selected to support them at the Southampton show. 2012 saw them playing on the main stages of various festivals throughout the summer alongside The Kaiser Chiefs, Scouting For Girls and The Hoosiers. In 2012 Charlie Joseph left the band to pursue other interests and the group remain as a three piece. The first material released as a trio was Angles and Points in August 2012

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Zal and Max at cazfest (Taken with Instagram)

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Tom at cazfest (Taken with Instagram)

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Max at cazfest (Taken with Instagram)

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RM with S club :) (Taken with Instagram)

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The Boys boarding the plane for The Guernsey Festival

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Loveable Rogues at London Rocks (Taken with Instagram)

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Warming up before set (Taken with Instagram)

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Mr Jones doing his stuff at High Street Live to' Live the Life' caught on secret drum cam!

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High Street Live- Crawley June 17th 2012

Had a great time on Sunday at a very sunny ( huge sigh of relief) Crawley High Street

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London Rocks 2012

We were invited to be part of London Rocks only 6 weeks ago when organiser and performer Kezi Silverstone heard about us through mutual friends and stopped production until she had personally arranged a showcase to hear us play. Thankfully she was impressed enough to justify her decision and we were on board.

London Rocks is held every year to raise funds for Barnados, and is a glittering star studded affair at Café des Paris in Piccadilly and this year saw us rubbing shoulders with the likes of Charlotte Jackson, Lizzie Cundy, The Loveable Rogues and David van Day ( although not sure he really counts as a celebrity any more !)

It was a very long day with full production rehearsal before the show, 33 different performers and a charity auction, but eventually we got on stage and rocked the joint. After party til 3 am and an early morning train back to Brighton. Fantastic night we were proud to be part of.  

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MEADOWLANDS FESTIVAL

Link to our Video diary of Meadowlands Festival