Copy of a recent story I sent to the local press to promote Colour Me Blind's upcoming Irish-themed gig.
Band hope for luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day
This coming Saturday, thousands of revellers across the country will be out in their droves, raising a cold pint of Guinesss and toasting to the luck of the Irish.
Yet for party-goers in Golborne, St. Patrick's Day celebrations will come with a certain rock 'n' twist as Leigh-based funk-rock band Colour Me Blind take to the stage at The Millstone on Harvey Lane on March 17th to perform a special tribute to Irish artists past and present.
The band, originally formed in 2007, have earned a reputation as an energetic, entertaining live act thanks to performances across the country including support slots with artists such as The Levellers and Dr. Feelgood, a headline appearance at The Shires Show in Shropshire and many home-town performances at venues such as The Musketeer in Leigh, often noted for their crowd-participation and mass-sing-alongs.
It's this feel-good factor which the group plan to bring with them to The Millstone when they give traditional Irish favourites such asThe Wild Rover, Black Velvet Band and When Irish Eyes are Smiling and many more their own unique rock 'n' roll twist.
Colour Me Blind drummer, Stuart Skoyles, 20, said:
"At a lot of pubs and clubs you're likely to find a traditional Irish band playing all the old classics, but we really wanted to give people something different, so we'll be playing all those well-known songs in a way that most have probably never heard them before.
"We think it would be great if we could get songs that have entertained for generations out to younger audiences, helping to pass them down to new generations the way they have been for years.
"Even for those who aren't so keen on the traditional stuff, we've still got plenty to offer as we'll be playing a good number of popular songs from Irish groups like U2, Snow Patrol, and yes, even Boyzone too!'
The band, completed by guitarist and vocalist Danny Werner (20) and Sam Clark (18) on bass, promise that their one-off Irish-themed show will also include games, prizes and a chance for would-be rock stars to join the band on stage.
Entry for the show is completely free and Colour Me Blind are due on stage around 8.30pm. For more information, see www.facebook.com/ colourmeblindband














