special guest

MARTIN ROSSITER (GENE)

90s legends My Life Story return to perform their classic album The Golden Mile at The Shepherds Bush Empire on Saturday 3rd March 2012.

 

The exclusive London show will celebrate fifteen years since the album was recorded. The thirteen-piece orchestral pop sensation will perform the album in its entirety, as well as hits and favourites from other LPs Mornington Crescent and Joined Up Talking.

 

As well as standard admission, fans can purchase a Golden Ticket which includes an extra live show after the main performance, a signed limited-edition art print, a souvenir laminate and a meet-and-greet with the band.

 

Jake Shillingford, MLS songwriter and frontman, says  “1996 was a year full of dreams and aspirations in the UK, and in retrospect The Golden Mile reflected our journey, as an oddball, overtly flamboyant, orchestral pop band, through the Grunge and Shoegaze movements, to chart recognition and a taste of mainstream success”.

 

Shillingford added, “With this trend for bands to play classic albums we want to take it one step further in that grandiose My Life Story style. Sometimes we'd impose a dress code at our gigs. For this anniversary we would love the crowd to dress up and make it a special atmosphere, so make sure you come suited and booted! Expect a big, bold and brash performance, all foxy horns and horny foxes”.

 

My Life Story enjoyed a string of chart hits in the 90s and were main players in the Britpop movement. They were a huge favourite on the live circuit with their flamboyant shows and loyal following.

 

The album produced five Top 40 hits, including '12 Reasons Why I Love Her', 'Strumpet' and 'Sparkle', described by Melody Maker at the time as: “Satisfying escapism. Taking life's mundanities and making them magical.” While Smash Hits said: “12 Reasons Why is the best pop single of last year not to feature the Spice Girls.”

 

My Life Story returned in 2006, after a six-year hiatus, with a ‘best of’ album entitled Sex & Violins. This was followed by Megaphone Theology (B-sides & Rarities). They have since performed packed-out shows at The Astoria, Shepherds Bush Empire and Koko. This will be their first live performance in more than two years.

 

For interviews or further information please contact Charlie at Archipelago PR 

07561 090249 or 

info@archipelagopr.co.uk  

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Order of events:

Aftershow party for Golden Ticket holders till 1am.