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How does a band from a little town outside of Leeds end up going by the name Your Vegas?
“It was one of our first songs,” says the band’s singer Coyle Girelli. “Your Vegas seemed to sum us up. It’s about escaping to a different place, wherever that is.”
Escape, along with brotherhood, is at the core of Your Vegas. Four of the five band members grew up in a small suburb of Leeds called Otley. Forming a band came naturally; according to Girelli. “There aren’t many people in Otley. You find three other people near the same age into music, you’re probably going to meet up and form a band.”
At first, the concept of escape simply meant finding a sound. The group started out as a grungy, Nirvana-influenced group, but that slowly changed. A keyboardist was added; the music opened up. “Making a racket turned into thinking about songs,” says guitarist Mat Steel, who offers up U2 and Depeche Mode as influences (as for contemporaries, he mentions Coldplay and The Killers).
With its sound taking shape, “escape” now meant hitting the road. The band released a few indie singles and started touring the UK in a tiny van. “Up and down the motorway, doing what we call the toilet tours,” says Coyle, referencing the bars, universities and small clubs that dot the countryside. “We’d hit islands off of Scotland, and then go all the way down to Plymouth. We even hit up the Scottish highlands—there were these small towns that no one ever plays, where the town’s ancestors had settled thousands of years ago, and their families never left. It was good fun.”
“It was one of our first songs,” says the band’s singer Coyle Girelli. “Your Vegas seemed to sum us up. It’s about escaping to a different place, wherever that is.”
Escape, along with brotherhood, is at the core of Your Vegas. Four of the five band members grew up in a small suburb of Leeds called Otley. Forming a band came naturally; according to Girelli. “There aren’t many people in Otley. You find three other people near the same age into music, you’re probably going to meet up and form a band.”
At first, the concept of escape simply meant finding a sound. The group started out as a grungy, Nirvana-influenced group, but that slowly changed. A keyboardist was added; the music opened up. “Making a racket turned into thinking about songs,” says guitarist Mat Steel, who offers up U2 and Depeche Mode as influences (as for contemporaries, he mentions Coldplay and The Killers).
With its sound taking shape, “escape” now meant hitting the road. The band released a few indie singles and started touring the UK in a tiny van. “Up and down the motorway, doing what we call the toilet tours,” says Coyle, referencing the bars, universities and small clubs that dot the countryside. “We’d hit islands off of Scotland, and then go all the way down to Plymouth. We even hit up the Scottish highlands—there were these small towns that no one ever plays, where the town’s ancestors had settled thousands of years ago, and their families never left. It was good fun.”
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Shoutbox
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amandaa55 wrote:
i just cant stop listening to a town and two cities right now. troubled times :)
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Ethnixos wrote:
Yes, I do agree with linettebritt, Your Vegas was smokin' awesome on the tour with Duran Duran. Coyle Girelli had a cast on his right leg, he had it lifted on a small padded chair during the concert, I'm sure that was very uncomfortable for him, but he still made the best out of everything. I got to meet the band members and got their autographs on a poster and on the CD cover that night, my daughter was with me, I wanted to tell Coyle that his voice sounded like Bono from U2, he took that as a big complement, and it is because he did, Coyle’s voice is “AWESOME” in its own way! Coyle was very kind to take a picture with my daughter, and he also generously offered me another poster for me as well to autograph. I enjoyed talking to him and meeting him and the band-members as well nice chaps :) I hope everything is well with you Coyle, and your leg is better. Are you guys working on anything new? I’d love to hear another album, or double album
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linettebritt wrote:
Awesome performances last year on tour with Duran, Bravery and Shiny Toy Guns! Very talented and their new music coming out for their upcoming album is AMAZING! I love this band!♥
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evilp0ptart wrote:
just started listening to them. and already love it :D
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robinsvegas wrote:
Genius talent this band has! I ♥ Your Vegas
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ChuckBartowsky wrote:
Love this band!
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skyright wrote:
Awesome! so nice sound world!
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Electriceights wrote:
utterly amazing<3 A Town and Two Cities is one of the best albums I've heard all year.
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Dancein2thefire wrote:
New Pic! Rock on YV! Can't wait for the new album!
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skuborssy wrote:
they are sooo nice!!i met them and they were like, totally engaged with you and actually talked to you... i <3 YOUR VEGAS
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tygy96 wrote:
i hope they dont become famous.. just so i can have them all to myself haha
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hopaplanee wrote:
COYLE<3
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Nico-Kokkedal wrote:
I dont understand why this band isn't famous yet. There record A Town And Two Cities is probably in my top 3 for album in 2008.
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pokh wrote:
Me too. They were great. Will post the pictures tomorrow.
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Dancein2thefire wrote:
I'm in love with this band! They rocked at the DD concert!
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MauricioDD wrote:
Good music I really enjoy.
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oceanbutnone wrote:
cool band
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Dancein2thefire wrote:
They are opening for DD again this December, so I'll finally get to see them!!!! I love this band!
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moosekin13 wrote:
This band is amazing! I saw them perform when they opened for Duran Duran a few months ago, and they brought such energy and talent to the stage! I can't wait for their next show!
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Cupidgrrrl wrote:
Loving you, as you know. X
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cuevasm, Bandur2112, charis202 and 6 other people added Your Vegas to their libraries. yesterday morning
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jessroseish added Your Vegas to the lineup of Duran Duran at Métropolis. August 2009
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