Billy's Blog

New Line Up

2010-03-03T09:56:00.000Z

We are pleased to announce that Jon Harris is now the full time drummer with Billy Wears Dresses. Billy Watchers will know Jon well as he's covered the drums with us
over the past couple of years.

To find out more about Jon visit www.jonharrismusic.co.uk

Changes Ahead!

2010-02-21T23:01:00.001Z

Some sad news I'm afraid.
Billy Wears Dresses drummer Ian Snowball has decided to leave after 3 & a half years on the drum stool.
Nick, Martin & Paul would like to thank Snowy for all he's devoted and contributed over this time. There would be no Billy Wears Dresses without you!

Billy Wears Dresses will continue, more updates in the next few days.

Hi Billy Watchers!

2010-02-12T18:09:00.003Z

It's been a while but so much has happened.

This Sunday Billy Wears Dresses will be playing at The Nore in Sheernes for a Valentine's Billy Love-In. Then the band will be taking a month off to recouperate from the stresses of the Space Hopper Summer Tour.

Lots of changes on the horizon, which will be announced here at Billy Wears Dresses .com - including a new look website to play with.

Don't forget, the debut album "Space Hopper Summer" is available from iTunes and if you already have a copy don't forget to rate it & spread the gospel according to Billy!

Hope to catch you all soon.

Nick, Martin, Ian & Paul

ps. there is now a site dedicated to fans of Billy Wears Dresses - www.billywatchers.com

Wonder Boy - The Video

2009-10-30T18:31:00.000Z

It's All Been Appening!

2009-10-13T19:30:00.002+01:00

It's been a busy time for Billy Wears Dresses since last we spoke.....

The lads have been gigging & on radio promoting the new album. This weekend the tour lands in Martin & Ian's hometown of Maidstone.

Look for Billy comin' to your town soon!

Like fireworks & good music? Come and see us in Canterbury at the Cricket Ground this 31st of October.

Then hot foot it to The Medway Inn in Wouldham for Billy Wears Dresses Halloween Party.

On the horizon, new Billy Wears Dresses video. Keep em peeled!!

Album News - Update

2009-09-08T15:47:00.006+01:00

Space Hopper Summer is available at the following:-

HMV Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, West Wood Cross Thanet and Folkestone.

GATEFIELD SOUNDS, 70 HIGH STREET, WHITSTABLE.

iTunes

By the way we are currently having problems on myspace with heavy metal interfererence. We'll have this sorted ASAP!!

Space Hopper Summer - Out Now

2009-09-06T13:00:00.004+01:00

The debut album from Billy Wears Dresses "Space Hopper Summer" is now available at HMV stores on Inline Records.

The tracklisting goes something like this:-

The Robin Song
She'll Be Drinking About Me
What Sheila Doesn't Know
Drop That Shell
This Is The Song
Shirley Valentine
Pretty Toes (remixed version)
Wonder Boy (new version)
Bad Time For The Faithful
Fruit Machine (new version)
Derek Don't Deliver
I Cried All Down Me Eyes (electric version)
Head For The Sunshine (new version)
Why Does It Hurt
Take Me Home And Love Me (It's Ten To Two)

The album is now available on iTunes

Space Hopper Summer out 7/9/09

2009-08-23T12:38:00.003+01:00

The debut album "Space Hopper Summer" will be in HMV on the 7th of September 2009.

More news coming soon.

Artists impression of the front cover.

Lounge On The Farm Interview - Kent TV

2009-08-01T15:15:00.002+01:00

Great Lounge & New Album

2009-07-17T15:07:00.003+01:00

Thank you to everyone who came to see us on the Main Stage at Lounge On The Farm.

The album has been recorded and is now heading for mixing & remastering.
More news heading this way soon!

Bily Wears Dresses - Lounge At The Farm

2009-07-11T01:49:00.002+01:00

Hi Folks,

Billy Wears Dresses will be appearing on the main stage at the Lounge On The Farm Festival this Saturday (11th July) at 4pm

The Album is just about finished and hopefully we'll have a release date very soon.

Catch up on all the latest Billyness on Twitter
http://twitter.com/billywearsdress

Cheers,

Nick, Martin, Ian & Paul

THE BILLYS ARE BACK!

2009-03-02T11:35:00.002Z

Billy Wears Dresses have returned from the winter hiatus!

Full sets and new songs at The Eagle in Rochester this Thursday and the Neptune in Whitstable on Saturday.

Vote Billy Wears Dresses at Kent TV's Sound Clash 2009

2009-01-20T16:51:00.003Z

Billy Wears Dresses are taking part in this years Sound Clash.

Happy New Year from Billy Wears Dresses

2008-12-29T18:21:00.003Z

Everyone here at Billy Wears Dresses would like to wish every one a Happy New Year.

It's been a whirlwind 2008 and we would like to thank the following, without whom, nothing would have been possible:-

Jon Harris
Mark Lawrence
Chris Harvey
Jonathan Mark Wood
Adrian Leppenwell
Steve Melhuish
John Gallen
Andy Garland
Johnny Lewis
David Cowan
Spencer James
Rhian Hopkins
Ben Jones
James Brentnall
Angela Cole
Anna Stephens
Bill Day
George Foster
Shane Harrison
Matt Gilbert
Pedro Ferriera
Natalie King
Emma Picton

Everyone at:-
C.H. Management
Inline Records
Hoo Hah Studios
BBC Radio
KMFM
Smoke Radio
CSR
Kent Messenger Group
HMV
SRD Group
Lounge On The Farm
Tunecore
7 Digital
Formant Records

Plus a huge thank you to all of you who have supported Billy Wears Dresses this year.

Nick, Martin, Ian & Paul

The Christmas Podcast Is Here!

2008-12-15T19:22:00.004Z

Billy Wears Dresses Episode 7 - Christmas Special

Billy Wears Dresses with an all star cast.

Bob Geldof, BBC's Andy Garland, KMFM,s Johnny Lewis,The Lovedays Ben Jones, Darth Vader and a Darlek.

Follow BillyWears Dresses promoting thier latest single on the Christmas Lights Tour.

Plus 2 free acoustic versions of "This Is The Song" & "Wonderboy" Happy Christmas!

Available on free download on iTunes and http://billywearsdresses.mypodcast.com/index.html

Ben Mills singing with billy wears dresses

2008-12-11T13:07:00.001Z

Billy's & Bens

2008-12-07T16:22:00.003Z

Billy Wears Dresses are live at the ME1 bar in Maidstone this Thursday (11th December) for their Christmas Rumble. Come along and get yourself heard on the Billy Wears Dresses Christmas Podcast!

Billy Wears Dresses will also be live on KMFM - Monday the 15th of December. More details to follow.

Kent's Christmas Light's are burning bright and we would like to thank everyone who came along and supported us in the cold and rain.

Billy Wears Dresses also send big thanks to Ben Jones of The Lovedays and to Ben Mills.

Click Here for a You Tube clip of Ben Mills with Billy Wears Dresses

FREE BILLY!

2008-11-26T18:39:00.002Z

To celebrate the new single Billy Wears Dresses have released a live version of their debut single"Derek Don't Deliver" on FREE download at 7 Digital.

http://indiestore.7digital.com/billywearsdresses/

Billy Wears Dresses are performing at The Courthouse in Dartford on Thursday the 27th of November

www.courthouse-pub-dartford.com

Billy Wears Dresses are performing at The ME1 Bar in Maidstone on Thursday the 11th of December.

Both are free entry!

Billy Wears Dresses also have a new free podcast out on iTunes and on MyPodcast.com.
Episode 6 :-
Billy Wears Dresses on the second leg of The Billy Delivers Tour across London & the South East, Featuring Nick's legendary interview with"Death Awaits Us".
Also the latest from the studio where the single "This Is The Song was been recorded.

The Lights Are On & Billy Is In !

2008-11-16T15:16:00.006Z

This Thursday (20th Nov) Billy Wears Dresses are taking part in Canterbury Christmas Lights Switch On with KMFM
Click Here for more details.
On Saturday (22nd Of Nov) Billy Wears Dresses will be at Herne Bay for more festive light switching japes with KMFM.
Click Here for more details
On Sunday (23rd of Nov ) Billy Wears Dresses will be in Maidstone on the big KMFM stage for Maidstone's light turning on ceremony.
Click Here for more details.

And if that's not enough live Billy for you, Catch the band live at Earls in Maidstone on Sunday the 23rd of November.
Click Here for venue details

Also to celebrate the new single Billy Wears Dresses have released a live version of their debut single"Derek Don't Deliver" on FREE download at 7 Digital.

Billy Wears Dresses on Kent Online TV

2008-11-12T01:28:00.002Z

Billy Wears Dresses At HMV

Click on the above link to see Billy Wears Dresses !

This Is The Song - OUT NOW!

2008-11-11T17:40:00.002Z

The new single from Billy Wears Dresses in HMV Canterbury & Maidstone and available for download on iTunes and 7 Digital on Tuesday the 11th of November.

Tracks are:-
1. This Is The Song.
2. Bad Time For The Faithful.
3 She'll Be Drinking Of Me.

Catch Billy Wears Dresses live at the Eagle Tavern this Thursday - 13th of November.

Billy Wears Dresses also have a new free podcast out on iTunes and on MyPodcast.com.
Episode 6 :-
Billy Wears Dresses on the second leg of The Billy Delivers Tour across London & the South East, Featuring Nick's legendary interview with"Death Awaits Us".
Also the latest from the studio where the next single has been recorded.

Billy Wears Dresses at HMV Canterbury

2008-11-06T19:27:00.005Z

Monday the 10th of November 4.30pm

Billy Wears Dresses will be in HMV Canterbury to promote thier latest single "This Is The Song"

Featuring a live set & signing.

Come On Down!!!

"I eat Billy fans with Farver Beans and a nice bottle of Chianti."

This Is The Song - Out On Monday 10th November

2008-10-16T13:02:00.004+01:00

The new single from Billy Wears Dresses will be in HMV on Monday 10th of November and available for download on iTunes and 7 Digital on Tuesday the 11th of November.

Tracks are:-
1. This Is The Song.
2. Bad Time For The Faithful.
3 She'll Be Drinking Of Me.

The new single can be heard on Andy Garland's BBC Radio Kent.

Martin Loft "This time we have the right record company, Inline Records and the right studio, Hoo-Hah in Maidstone. I think everyone is going to be blown away by our new single."

Billy Wears Dresses also have a new free podcast out on iTunes and on MyPodcast.com.
Episode 6 :-
Billy Wears Dresses on the second leg of The Billy Delivers Tour across London & the South East, Featuring Nick's legendary interview with"Death Awaits Us".
Also the latest from the studio where the next single has been recorded.

Billy Wears Pyjamas

2008-10-05T20:26:00.004+01:00

A big thankyou to everyone who has supported us and come to see us on the grueling Billy Delivers Tour and managed to get hold of a copy of our debut waxing "Derek Don't Deliver"

We're going to be taking a break from it all but don't fret!

We'll have some news about our follow-up single in the next couple of weeks.

The curtain will be up soon on the new single

Billy Are Back In Maidstone

2008-09-22T18:21:00.001+01:00

Live At The Zebra Bar in Maidstone.