Babybird visit The Box in Crewe

Mar 17 2010 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

HIT-making UK indie band Babybird have been taking time out writing material for their new album Ex-Maniac.

Their new long player is due out in February and features guitar by Johnny Depp, who is also going to be joining the band on some of their shows.

Whether the Hollywood megastar turns up in Crewe remains is unknown when the band visit The Box in Pedley Street on Friday.

Depp insists Ex-Maniac will be the album of the year, adding: “He’s a national treasure, if you’re British. For everyone else, he’s a diamond waiting to be found.

“Lyrically, he’s black as night, brilliant and sharp as a razor.”

Babybird was formed in 1995 and fronted by Stephen Jones, who has also released records as a solo artist.

The second single, You’re Gorgeous, reached number 3 in the UK in October 1996, and was also one of the biggest selling singles of the year, going on to chart around the world.

They have remained a relatively unknown quantity since and over-looked talent in the UK indie scene.

Support comes from Blame Ruby and Tomorrow’s Yesterday.

Doors open at 8pm and tickets are £9, for more details visit www.theboxcrewe.co.uk