LONDON: 100 Club

Sunday 12th September, 2021

7:30pm

Event information

WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT NOISE?

Making Plans for Nigel... Senses Working Overtime... Life Begins at the Hop... Mayor of Simpleton... Generals and Majors... Dear God... Sgt. Rock Is Going to Help Me...

XTC is one of the most groundbreaking and influential British bands to have emerged from England's post- punk/new wave scene. While XTC are no more, the power-pop baton has now passed to EXTC − the band of legendary original XTC drummer, Terry Chambers.

What's in store? A full set of classic XTC songs, spanning the band's 20-plus-year career, from their Monkees-meets- Captain-Beefheart roots to the pastoral baroque rock of later albums. And all delivered with the same fire witnessed in XTC's gigging heyday, which included worldwide tours with The Police and Talking Heads.

EXTC also features Steve Tilling (vocals, guitar, ex-TC&I – the band of Colin Moulding and Terry Chambers), Steve Hampton (guitar, vocals) and Ken Wynne (bass, vocals). For the ultimate stamp of approval, the band comes with the support and blessing of XTC main men, Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory. Artists worldwide – including Blur, They Might Be Giants, Kaiser Chiefs, Everything Everything and Franz Ferdinand – cite XTC as a major influence.

What do you call that noise that you put on? This is Pop!

Band members

TERRY CHAMBERS – DRUMS. The powerhouse behind XTC, Terry Chambers is one of the world's most influential and respected drummers. As XTC's original drummer, Terry is known for the unique rhythms that drive tracks like Making Plans for Nigel, Senses Working Overtime, Generals and Majors, and Travels in Nihilon.

With top producer Hugh Padgham (XTC, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel), Terry trailblazed the huge drum sounds that became the hallmark of hits like In the Air Tonight, Born in the USA and Hounds of Love. In 2016, Terry reunited with XTC bandmate, Colin Moulding. Under the guise of TC&I, Terry and Colin released the highly praised Great Aspirations EP in 2017 and Naked Flames live album in 2019.

STEVE TILLING – LEAD VOCALS, GUITAR. Steve Tilling has performed internationally as a guitarist, vocalist, bassist, and founder of British rock band, CIRCU5. A charismatic frontman, Steve was also a member of TC&I – the band of XTC's Colin Moulding and Terry Chambers – and features on the 2019 live album, Naked Flames.

STEVE HAMPTON – GUITAR, VOCALS. Steve Hampton is a formidable guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. His talents have featured on tours and recordings of artists including Joe Jackson, The Vapors, The Move and Ashley Campbell (daughter of Glenn). Steve is also founder and frontman of acclaimed alt-country/Americana band, Dead Crow Road.

KEN WYNNE – BASS, VOCALS. A consummate bassist and musician, Ken's intricate bass lines have graced the stages and albums of many acts from the worlds of progressive rock and pop. Ken is also the co-founder of symphonic prog band, Spiral Key. The band released its debut album, Perfect Machine, to critical praise in 2013.