A CLEETHORPES band who have been fine-tuning their new album are supporting a huge Indie rock band in Lincoln next Tuesday.
Orphan Boy, who recently performed at Cleefest, will get the party started for their "musical influence" the Babyshambles, led by singer Pete Doherty.
The boys – who currently live in Manchester – are; Rob Cross, Paul Smith, Chris Day and new member Sam Carlton. They will perform at The Engine Shed at 7pm.
Singer Rob said: "It's a great support slot for us.
"Babyshambles have become a cult band in their own right over many years, and their gigs are always exciting.
"In our early days they were a big influence on us; not just the music but the whole DIY ethic they carried on from The Libertines."
Co-lead-singer Pete Doherty rose to fame with The Libertines in early 2000 and went on to create Babyshambles.
Rob has met him a couple of times.
He added: "I met him once as a fan at a Babyshambles gig way back, then later when we played on the same bill as him in London.
"I remember watching Babyshambles at the Welly club in Hull in 2004 and we started the customary stage invasion during the last song.
"I find it is much more fun delivering the stage invasion than receiving one."
The lads are recording an album which will be released next year.
Rob said: "There will be a lot more activity from us then.
"We have been fine-tuning new material for the album, due for recording in the next few weeks. "We played at Cleefest a fortnight ago and a lot of things went pear-shaped during our set.
"People didn't see the real Orphan Boy, which bothers me because we are capable of great live shows.
"It just wasn't our night and a number of things went wrong at the worst possible time."
Rob said they will be performing "trusty, big game player songs".
He added: "We will also perform exciting new songs, unless they are injured ... songs do get injured sometimes.
"Before going on stage I check my guitar is in tune, check that I've written the set list out and check that Chris can walk in a straight line!"
And straight after the gig Rob will head for some fresh air and a beer.
He added: "Assuming the gig has gone well, the ten minutes right afterwards is the most enjoyable part."
Limited tickets are available, including a coach from Grimsby, for £25. It leaves at 6pm.
Call 07984 708230.
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