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Formed out of a mutual passion for music, Paolo, Steve and Tim are The Morenas - an eclectic, rock-orientated collective from the Essex coast, in the UK. The music is inspired by Paolo’s travels through Europe and beyond, producing a high octane, adrenalin fuelled mix of melody, rhythm and rock, soulfully tainted by the melancholy.
Their first meeting came three years ago from Paolo’s search to find like-minded musicians to complete his dream. Firstly, with Steve while both working at a Francis Dunnery concert and then Tim at a local studio where the three of them rehearsed unaware of the imminent connection.
The band’s first break was winning a competition on Xfm to represent Lauren Laverne in the Cannonball 8000 from London to Monte Carlo, in their 1970s New York police car and to headline the after-party in Monaco. Their antics were shown on ITV1 and along with sharing festival stages with the likes of The Beta Band and The Levellers they started to attract attention. Their first single ‘Coming Home’ received great reviews and national radio spot plays off the back of this attention.
Last year saw the band elevate with a Channel 4: 4Play feature which also got a screening in Japan. Their second single inspired by the spy Mata Hari, ‘It Shouldn’t Mata’ received great interest picking up favourable press in Music Week and even OK! Magazine along with even more radio interest and secured full endorsement deals with Fender, Warwick and Orange County. The Autumn saw The Morenas supporting Martin Grech (Island Records) for his album launch and a UK tour supporting InMe (V2) along with frontman Paolo landing a cameo role playing John Lennon in a Channel 4 drama about the life of Princess Margaret.
The start of 2006 sees the band release their first EP, ‘Dance For Your Dictator’ and a live performance on Redemption TV screened. The summer is kicking off well with a live radio session on cult DJ Janice Long’s BBC Radio Two show on June 1st. Their hugely anticipated debut album is scheduled for release in September.
Never a band intent on standing still, they write music that makes you get
up and move. Not just because of the intrinsic rhythm or the addictive bass
lines. Not even for the stage presence or soaring voice of front man Paolo.
Simply, The Morenas are a great British band producing music that they,
like many others, want to hear.
The Band
| Paolo | Tim Jackson | Steve Wilson |
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| Guitars and vocals | Bass guitar | Drums |
The Morenas are endorsed by:
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We would like to thank:
| Photos |  |
Sergio Morena |
| Sergio@bleachrecords.co.uk | ||
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www.i-a.co.uk |
| Bleach Records |  |
Eltime House, Hall Road, |
| Maldon, Essex, CM9 4NF. | ||
| Tel: 01621 856943 | ||
| Email: info@bleachrecords.co.uk |
Press Enquiries
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Pete Bassett, Quite Great Publicity |
| Tel: +44 (0)1223 410000 | |
| Email: pete@quitegreat.co.uk |
Booking Enquiries
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Jack Gray, Tony Denton Promotions |
| Tel: +44 (0)207 6294666 | |
| Email: info@tdpromo.com |