A Birmingham, UK post-punk/alternative band, formed by former members of the city’s original punk group The Prefects, in November 1979. With an ever-fluctuating line-up, based around lyricist/singer Robert Lloyd the band recorded a bunch of singles, three albums, and many radio sessions for John Peel before it stopped working in 1987.
Following occasional reformations, in 2004 Lloyd re-started The Nightingales. Since then they have released five 7″ vinyl singles and three albums (plus two live albums), toured the UK, mainland Europe, and the USA several times, and recorded numerous radio sessions in England and America.
After several changes since reforming the group’s current line up features Lloyd, original Prefects guitarist Alan Apperley, ex Pram drummer Daren ‘The Dazzler’ Garratt, Andi Schmid on bass and (former teen) guitar sensation Matt Wood plus, whenever possible, gorgeous guitarist Christine Edwards (from Christy & Emily) and, sometimes, some combination of bassoonist Katherine Young, ex Violet Violet drummer Fliss Kitson, Emily Manzo on keyboards and either Sanne Richter or Kate Louise Armitage on vocals.
“There are drum and guitar bands and then there is the Nightingales, dwarfing the rest, unmatched and utterly underrated in both musical originality and stylistic innovation.” – Rock N Reel
“Consistently one of the best live experiences in the country.”- Brighton Noise
