IMPERIAL LEISURE

Featuring a stripped down band line-up
Showcasing a coupla new tracks
And generally raising a ruckus!

"A lairy Specials for the 21st century...Imperial Leisure stew up invigorating party music...purpose-built to send festivals into a deranged dancing sweat." Q

"It's impossible not to get caught up in it all, the sense of fun seeping into everyone involved like a shot of serotonin." KKKKK -Kerrang!

"...Like the Beasties and De La Soul, playing Less Than Jake at a cult-rock party. An amazing live band." DIS.COM

With plaudits from Imperial Leisure's debut, The Art of Saying Nothing, still ringing in their ears and having rounded out 2009 supporting the likes of The King Blues. They are on the road with their new streamlined setup showcasing new tracks from their upcoming as yet untitled album that is set for release later in the year.

With IL original members Denis Smith on vocals, AJ White on guitar, Dan Dobson on bass, Scott Vining on drums, Stu Maxwell on keyboards and new boy Jerome Harper guesting on brass, the sound is leaner and meaner, whilst retaining the band's trademark energy and intensely catchy songs.

The live set retains its truly distinctive British flavour that includes fan favourites and stand out tracks such as Radio One picks ‘In A Letter', ‘Jenny' and the skantastic ‘Man On The Street'. Other highlights include ‘The Beast' and ‘The Landlord's Daughter' all delivered with the new line-up so expect a few extra twists as well as a cheeky peppering of new album tracks.

Imperial Leisure spent the last two years laying markers across the UK with memorable live performances that have created a fervent live fan base. Selling out shows and playing at festivals across the UK including Glastonbury, Bestival, Reading, Lovebox, and Fruitstock to name but a few.Happy headlining, supporting or springing spontaneous gigs on unsuspecting but hugely appreciative crowds in shopping centres, parks, and on beaches around the UK; oh yeah and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Imperial Leisure has supported the likes of The King Blues, Less Than Jake, Roots Manuva, Gym Class Heroes, the legendary Sugar Hill Gang, Sway, YoungBlood Brass Band and Skinnyman.