The band have a strong DIY ethic, reminiscent of the Riot Grrrl bands of the 90’s and benefit from the creative talents of band founder Lauren Tate, who designs all the bands merchandise and produces the bands music videos. Momentum for the band is building, with dates this year including Camden Rocks Festival, Blackpool’s legendary Rebellion Festival, Kaya Festival and Isle of Wight Festival. The first gig of the year, Whitby Goth Weekend, saw them playing to a packed house, drawn in by their energetic on stage presence, punk rock attitude and raw sound. Lauren invited Sam to record drums and bass on their current album and he’s now found his rightful place as Hands Off Gretel’s drummer, fulfilling Lauren’s long-term secret ambition, to see Sam in the drumming seat! Joe Scotcher, the latest addition to the band, joins on bass and completes the line up for 2016, bringing a new tightness and energy to the band.Ģ016 kicked off with the single release ‘My Size’, receiving airplay on Team Rock Radio and the DIY self produced video being featured by Alternative Press. Late 2015 saw a few adjustments to the bands original line up, with Sam Hobbins, (Lauren’s former lead guitarist in her solo band), stepping in on bass, to help the band out. The band have also been recognised Internationally, including the US where Alternative Press picked them out as “A band you need to know about” in their Feb 16 Edition and Brooklyns TomTom magazine featured their EP. In less than 3 months Hands Off Gretel were invited to play both Camden Rocks Festival, after being selected from over 3,000 band entries and Devolution Magazines 10th year Anniversary event. #Hands off gretel for freeThe band launched in feb 2015 with the release of their first video ‘Be Mine’ and a 3 track EP for free download. Lauren felt the world needed more angsty honest females in a sea of commercialised pop, singing about break ups and being famous she gave the world Hands Off Gretel! She wrote a bunch of new songs describing them as 'frustration songs' with a new rawness, expressive energy and honesty. Frustrated by having to wait till he got fixed, Lauren picked up the electric guitar for the first time and started to play. Following a tumble down the stairs at rehearsal, Sean broke his hand and the then recently formed Lauren Tate Band quickly fell apart. #Hands off gretel fullHaving already made their mark on the festival circuit playing Camden Rocks and Isle of Wight, Hands Off Gretel will be supporting their album release with a full UK tour planned for Autumn.Hands Off Gretel was formed from the foundations of an early musical partnership between Lauren Tate and guitarist Sean McAvinue. The four piece alt rock/grunge inspired band from South Yorkshire are incredibly prolific, they have already released a three track EP, a couple of video singles and their debut album is out in September, funded via their huge and ever increasing international online fan base. The track picked up regular UK airplay from Kerrang Radio and BBC Sheffield Introducing with the video single reached six thousand views in just one week. The band are making an impact on the US too - Alternative Press tipped them as “A band you need to know” and premiered their latest DIY video ‘One Eyed Girl’. In just over twelve months, Hands Off Gretel have well and truly made their mark on the UK music scene winning fans in Shirley Manson, Linda Perry and Kate Nash. Inspired by the likes of Brody Dalle and Courtney Love, Lauren made it her mission to ensure strong, young women had a voice in today's music industry, presenting an alternative to mainstream pop stars singing about broken hearts. Lauren is a powerhouse of creativity the band's frontwoman and songwriter, she also designs Hands Off Gretel's merchandise and is responsible for their videos, album artwork and photography. Hands Off Gretel, founded by nineteen year old Lauren Tate are a force to be reckoned with.
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