Northside

Northside followed the Hacienda heyday in 1991 with the release of their acclaimed UK Top 20 album 'Chicken Rhythms' on Factory Records. Despite being banned from daytime radio due to numerous drug references in their lyrics, the band still managed to recruit a large and loyal following.

Influenced by reggae, punk, and psychedelia, the band were invited to open the first night of the Great British Music Weekend in January 1991 at Wembley Arena, broadcast live over three nights on Radio One. Despite pleas from the station not to play their first single, Shall We Take A Trip? the band started with this number, causing the station to stop its live broadcast for several minutes. Opening for The Happy Mondays and The La's at Elland Road in Leeds on 1st June 1991, they were named by many, including the music monthlies, as the highlight of the day.

Now back together again the four original members of Northside (Paul Walsh - Drums, Tim Walsh- Guitar, Cliff Ogier - Bass and Warren Dermody - Vocals/Lyrics) have big plans for next year! For the first time in nearly twenty years, the band are rehearsing for a UK tour, festivals and overseas dates in 2014.