'the 4th suit' had an uncomfortable beginning, the nucleus of the band started back in 2007. Keith Gale (Guitar and backing vocals) hooked up with Trevor Holland (Drums) initially just to play their instruments very loud. After a few months of ear bashing, it was decided to recruit others into the fold! First to arrive was Matthew Oxford (Vocals) who came along to a rehearsal to see if fancied having a go! Matt had never sung in a band, but handled this daunting task as though he was born to it! The final piece of the jigsaw was getting a bassist, though we had audtioned a few, none seem to fit, until Stuart Newport (Bass and backing vocals) arrived,joined and finally the 'the 4th suit' was born! Debuting New years eve 2008 at the Queens Head in Box, the band hit the nail on the head with a blistering performance, that surprised many!!! So during 2009 the band has played a smattering of gigs, including a Harley Davidson event! The band is a melodic punkish mix, that create tension and humour in equal measure, the humour is evident in the talk back between Matt and Keith and the tension is in the music! 'the 4th suit' don't rely on a myriad of guitar effects to beef up their sound, as it's already there in the attitude of the band! Come and see us, it's far more rewarding than the same old covers band week in, week out!!!!

Punky, melodic, witty and full of attitude!