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'''The 45s Carlisle 'Bold text'Bold textBold text''' The 45s are a young rhythm and blues band from Carlisle, England. They were formed in late 2011 by James Green and Tom Hamilton-Hughes and first performed at a school Rock Night. Both James and Tom attend Nelson Thomlinson school in Wigton near Carlisle. Following a few personnel changes the current line-up was established in February 2012.

They recorded their first demo CD in March 2012 and played a couple of open mic nights in a Dalston pub in March and April. They got their breakthrough in May when they played at Bar 32 in Workington and the following week opened the Queen's Jubilee concert in Carlisle city centre.

A steady flow of gigs has followed including playing in Mathew Street, Liverpool just down from The Cavern during Beatles week. The band are about to go into the studio to record a second demo CD of their own material and make a push for a record contract.

The band are: James Green - vocals, sax & harmonica Tom Hamilton-Hughes - guitar & vocals Joe Wyatt - bass & vocals Bailey Claringbold - drums & vocals

Their influences are the great Chess Records from Chicago, England's Dr Feelgood and British R&B and Beat groups of the 60's. web site The45s.org Facebook - The 45s Carlisle Twitter - @45sCarlisle ''