Outboys at The Cotswold Inn

15 May 2010, The Cotswold Inn, 8.45pm, admission free

The Outboys will be performing at The Cotswold Inn on 15 May 2010. The event starts at 8.45pm, admission is free.

So, who are the Outboys? Formed originally in 1978, a group of quirky teenagers originating from Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England formed a band called Dijkstra. Two drummers and many jams later, the band eventually evolved into a four-piece guitar orientated pop act known as British Shoes. The Outboys were to eventually emerge in 1981 with the addition of Cheltenham legendary drummer, Micky Clark (ex-9.30 Fly, The Curtains & DeckChairs). The sound was distinctive, original and hard to pigeonhole. For those of you who (are old enough to) remember the heady days of the late seventies and early eighties, the band could best be described as a cross between early Talking Heads, The Cure, Echo & The Bunnymen and Joy Division.

In 1982, they all gave up their day jobs, moved to London and played more or less as professionals for two years. The band released a couple of singles which were played by, and reviewed with moderate cynicism, by John Peel and recorded material for an album in 1983. Sadly, due to 'management conflict' the album was never officially released. From 1982 thru 1984, the band toured extensively, playing on average 3-4 nights per week in and around the London area as well as further a ield building up an avid core fan base. Although the band never formally split up, it became less of priority from 1986 onwards and remained more or less inactive for 12 years.

The Outboys 're-formed' once or twice in the late 90's for the occasional show. (The Outboys write and play music that is inspired by their own lives, feelings and experiences ultimately the darker side of our lives, often with a healthy dash of cynical humour thrown in to add flavour. Outboys are currently featuring songs fro the cd End of the Show-DNA released worldwide in 2008 and new music from the forthcoming CD "Death of the Blues" For more information visit www.myspace.com/outboys