BAREFOOT

BIOGRAPHY:

Barefoot came about in late 2000 after a drunken conversation between Beauty School Dropout drummer Andy and ex-Happy But Twisted (probably the prime Alloa band of the 1990's) frontman Chris at the wedding of Happy But Twisted guitarist Pete. Ex-member of The Panics, Si was recruited, and early in 2001 four tracks were recorded at Pulse Studios in Stirling. When Si then left to form his own act, The Ritalins, the band worked through two guitarists in the next year, ex-Skintwire Alan, and former Engage member, Paul. This line-up recorded a single, "Something's Admitted", after which ex-Turtlehead guitarist Gary Cunningham joined. The single led to the inclusion on "The Instant Singles Collection Vol. 1" on the Boss Tuneage label. The band played at the all-day "Punkstravaganza" festival at the Martell in 2001, and also supported The Selecter at The Engine Room later that year. Whilst Cunningham left to form his own band, guitarist Steven was recruited, giving the act a fuller sound. The Day I Snapped guitarist Richie helped out with the recording of the debut album (for Boss Tuneage) in 2003, before permanant member David McIntosh (of Shatterhand) joined. The album, "Only Souvenirs", was released later that year, after which the band came to an end.

RELEASES:

"Something's Admitted" (CD single, 2001)
"Only Souvenirs" (CD album, 2003)

WEBSITE:

http://www.barefoot-online.co.uk