A QUICK ONE WITH OWEN GALLOWAY, PAISLEY SUNDAE
Who are Paisley Sundae?
Mason Harris – vocals/guitar Josh Whitehurst – guitar/backing vocals Henry Swift – bass guitar Owen Galloway – drums
Where are they based?
Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Music genre?
Indie, original songs
Scooterist connection(s)?
Lead singer Mason owns and rides an auto engined Lambretta built by Richard Galloway. Drummer Owen’s dad Richard, via Owen Tonic Custom Paintwork, has done the paint and artwork on a number of award winning custom scooters.
Simon Cuerden has had a GP Lambretta custom painted with the theme Paisley Sundae. Their first gig was for Barnsley Vikings SC.
How long have Paisley Sundae been together?
The band started in September 2015, the current line-up has been together since April this year. We’re all friends from school, have known each other from then and from studying music. We hang out together in the time honoured tradition of us against the world, the last gang in town outlook. Our first gig was for Barnsley Vikings; we’ve had a scooterist following right from the start. We’re not a Mod band, though our music has what some may say is a 21st century Mod appeal.
Who are your influences?
Contemporary indie music, Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, Stone Roses, a bit of The Beatles and Catfish and The Bottlemen. We write our own songs, though if we do throw an occasional cover in a live set it’s usually from one of the bands that have influenced us.
Who writes Paisley Sundae's songs?
It’s a collective effort. The music comes first as a few ideas, then it grows organically from there. Once the music is a finished tune, then Mason adds lyrics. We’ve had a self-released single, Had Someone, and there’s also a demo version of Magic. Both are available for people to listen to online.
What have been the highlights for Paisley Sundae so far?
The first gig for the Vikings was a real buzz, playing at Northallerton Festival was a fun experience, winning the regional heat for a Greene King-sponsored battle of the bands, and then making it through to the final of the competition, playing on the same bill as Razorlight at the 02 Indigo in London.
What’s the best way to keep up to date with Paisley Sundae?
Our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ paisleysundae/ has links to our single and demo, live footage and up to date information on when and where we’re next playing. There’s contact details should anyone want to book us on there too.