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The Hit and Runs are a relatively new addition to the Bradford music scene who have been together since April 2006. They have been gigging heavily since the end of May the same year and have supported the likes of The Pigeon Detectives, Cardboard Radio, Shut Your Eyes and You’ll Burst Into Flames, The Bazzars and Scottish band The Needles on two occasions.

The band consists of Joe Maguire (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals), Andrew Fielding (Bass) and Matt Nixon (Drums). They were originally a four-piece until Paul Mungovin decided to leave the band.

Joe and Matt decided to form a band at the beginning of 2006 whilst working together. They advertised for a bass player but had little joy and it was through a chance meeting with an old friend that they came into contact with Andrew who was quick to take the role.

The Hit and Runs describe their influences as “Anything catchy, quirky, with a bit of a bounce” and admit that they are “partial to the rising indie scene coming out of Yorkshire”. They were given a very early chance to play with one of the big guns coming out of Leeds when they supported The Pigeon Detectives in what was their second ever gig (The day after their first ever gig). This is marked down as one of their best gigs to date as well as their recent gig at The Primrose which was their first as a 3-piece and was their “best response from the crowd ever”.
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  • ToiletsAndSinks

    Been a while since I listened to this, still awesome.

    January 2009
  • severalways

    totally awesome :D

    October 2008
  • thehitandruns

    Joe and matt from the hit and runs are now 'meet the committee' myspace.com/meetthecommittee.

    September 2008
  • Shaped

    Gorgeous. Almost forgot about you guys. =[

    January 2008
  • SinTheR

    Nice stuff you serve guys. I love that post punkish style.

    October 2007
  • ToiletsAndSinks

    You guys are great. [: Playy in Reading/Basingstoke someday. x

    October 2007
  • rusalka_admiral

    it was a pleasure to hear you

    September 2007
  • Pikkusalama

    Love ya guys<3

    September 2007
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20 Jul 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/hitandruns

Hitting the places other bands don'tBy James RushThe Hit and RunsTales of everyday lust and adolescent cravings are coming thick and fast from the multitude of bands emerging from West Yorkshire, …

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