![]() ![]() 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. 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! The band launched in feb 2015 with the release of their first video ‘Be Mine’ and a 3 track EP for free download. 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 was formed from the foundations of an early musical partnership between Lauren Tate and guitarist Sean McAvinue. As an award-winning ticket vendor, Gigantic can offer you fantastic customer service to help you select from an ever-growing massive selection of the hottest gig tickets which you can book through our site 24/7 using your tablet, smartphone or computer. We are as excited as the fans to be able to off you Hands Off Gretel tickets. The band has really harnessed the power and the creative use of social media, creating a buzz around them that brings photographers and reviewers flocking to their gigs and a willing audience for their energetic grunge rock music. ![]() Over the past year the online fanbase has grown quickly, including an International following that has watched Lauren grow up online, from posting viral covers at the age of 14 to the young woman fronting Hands Off Gretel. Its all very 'Girl in her bedroom' with handwritten thank you notes with every order and colourful zines about female empowerment. ![]() 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. The EP is available on CD and 10” white vinyl – alongside all major download and streaming platforms – and can be ordered, along with previous releases and merchandise, from: bio Hands Off Gretel is rock for the new generation. The three tracks on the ANGRY EP – SHE THINKS SHE’S PUNK ROCK N ROLL, DON’T TOUCH and BIGGER THAN ME – are all live favourites that fans had repeatedly asked the band to release. Thu 16 BRIGHTON Green Door Store (Sold Out) Mon 06 MANCHESTER Deaf Institute (Sold Out) Prior to the tour starting, we spoke to vocalist Lauren about the last eighteen months, how she has kept busy with other projects and what we can expect from the band now that live music has returned. The tour will pick up from where the band left off, promoting the release of their ANGRY EP. HANDS OFF GRETEL have just kicked off their STILL ANGRY TOUR with dates running through to the end of the year. ![]()
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