The Carletons

Alex Mckay ( Rhythm Guitar / Vocals ) Jack Benton ( Lead Guitar / Vocals ) Rob Eatough ( Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals ) Adam Darwen ( Drums / Backing Vocals ) Four 18 year old lads from Preston who have been together since June 2007, The Carletons are an indie rock band who have packed a lot into the last couple of years and now look to move onto the next level. Achievements to date include September/October 2007 – First demo recording/first gig December 2007 - Band of the Week on ...

Alex Mckay ( Rhythm Guitar / Vocals ) Jack Benton ( Lead Guitar / Vocals ) Rob Eatough ( Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals ) Adam Darwen ( Drums / Backing Vocals ) Four 18 year old lads from Preston who have been together since June 2007, The Carletons are an indie rock band who have packed a lot into the last couple of years and now look to move onto the next level. Achievements to date include September/October 2007 – First demo recording/first gig December 2007 - Band of the Week on Annie Macs Radio 1 Switch show April 2008 - Signed one single deal with End of the Trail Records with promo video and 10 date UK tour to promote “Bet Your Last Tenner” release May 2008 - Supported The Subways at 53 Degrees in Preston August 2008 – UK Tour and “ Bet Your Last Tenner” video and single release September 2008 - Recorded live performance of “Stop Now” for MUTV shown Worldwide September 2008 – Supported Hot Club de Paris at 53 Degrees in Preston October 2008 - Recorded 3 track demo with 2Fly Studios in Sheffield November 2008 – Supported The Foxes at The Attic in Accrington January 2009 - Runners Up on MUTV Battle of the Bands 2008 February 2009 - Headlined own gig at 53 Degrees in Preston February 2009 - Played Skins Party Supporting Fran and Josh and Paper Heroes February 2009 - Band of the week on XFM Uploaded February 2009 - Second appearance as Houseband of the Week on Radio 1's Switch show with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw April 2009 - Back to 2Fly to record three new songs - their best yet! April 2009 – Supported The Veils at The Mad Ferret in Preston They have been interviewed and played live acoustic sets on numerous local and community radio stations, as well as playing over 80 gigs in the last 18 months from Brighton to Edinburgh! www.myspace.com/thecarletons