Cardiff-based Futuretown came together in early 2007 after Mark Heenan had stepped from behind the drum kit to pick up his guitar and take to the mic. He joined forces with manager Alan Golding and they began the search for band members. Experienced bass player Danny Kilbride was the first to hear the potential in the songwriting and was joined soon after by Glyn Bateman on drums.
The final piece of the Futuretown sound needed to be found in a defining lead guitar. Topher Reed joined Futuretown after hearing an early demo.
In August 2007 rhythm guitarist Luke Thomas was added to the line-up and they went straight into Cardiff’s Long Wave Studio’s after producer Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral For Friend, Kids In Glass Houses) offered to record this current demo.
Futuretown have since built up a strong local following as they play selected dates in and around South Wales (supporting the likes of Mark Morriss of the Bluetones and Sandi Thom). The band are currently booking shows outside of Wales to build on the fan base in their hometown.
“Melodic guitars that make you sway with appreciation and a stunningly good voice as well. This is FutureTown whose track ‘Shine On' is a perfect piece of Pop Rock in the vane of Crowded House. A blessing in a world full of screamo, I can imagine the video now as they drive round the Grand Canyon on a hot day with their hair flowing in the breeze. Guys when you make it big, as you surely will, I want royalties on that idea. Listen immediately.” Plugged In Magazine
“The crowd was made up by two sections. These were, those who had come to see Sandi (Thom) and those there to see the support band (Futuretown)”. www.ultimate-guitar.com
