The band's final line-up consisted of David "Alfie" Jackson (vocals, guitar), Bryn Fowler (bass) and Edwin Harris (drums). The Holloways, having a rest after touring the UK 2010. Alfie, (see pix) chanced his arm on DJ deck's and span some funky tunes & shook a leg-with 7'3' fine artist Pandemonia, at Zoe Griffin Christmas bash at 5 star Montcalm Hotel, Marble Arch, London. Mr Jackson music choice, had the likes of actress Nikki Sanderson, Dynamo mr music magic himself, Baby D, Miss Frank, Prince Cassius, Amy Studt, Heaven Sent Thugs, singer Lula, Scott Cornwall, celebrity personal trainer Shaun Stafford, life coach Ali Campbell and world record breaker Michael Perham, whooping it up. Sept their performing at FashArt Charity Gala dinner at the Natural History Museum in aid of Caudwell Children.
The previous shows earlier this year were Sun, 04 Jul Cazfest Bishops Stortford, 09 July The Box Crewefirst, Sat 10 July Boots Feel Good Festival in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Boots HQ, Thane Road, Beeston, following on from their stage appearance 2010 was on 27 Feb, at "Lets Rock Cancer" at Leadmill, Sheffield, DJd at Camden Lock's Proud venue for the fund raiser for homeless charity "Shelter" and to raise the profile of the campaign to save the BBC 6 Music station, that's earmarked by Corporation bosses for the chop, and played a gig at The Dirty South, Lewisham on 1 April to a packed house. The guys are ready to follow up 2009 tour-that closed with 36 gig UK tour in Nov/Dec, that was spread over 5 weeks, plus the extra dates, when they accompanied the band Shed7 on 7 out of 10 dates of Shed's tour, finishing on 22 Dec.
On 2009 tour, they performed and promoted their new album "No Smoke, No Mirrors". Prior to their UK tour, the guys have recorded and released their video of single "Jukebox". They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences.
They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences. Full Biog
Feeling reborn is a rare treat; but The Holloways resilience in recent times has led to what feels like a rebirth. Reaping such a rare reward was the first step along the clear path that now lies ahead for a band who once again have much to smile about; not that The Holloways had stopped smiling - not for very long anyway. "The sun doesn't always shine" is one of the band’s phrases to live by; along with "everything happens for a reason”.
In the early months of 2009, Alfie and Bryn were busy recording additional new material to kick-start the year. By April they decided to start actively seeking new members and as luck would have it, in the very first rehearsal they found guitarist Mike Baker, who - after playing just one song with the band - had done enough for Alfie and Bryn to make up their mind. The following day Edwin Harris set up his drums and did a quick warm up and before even playing a song, the decision again, was easy. Luck had clearly swung back in The Holloways’ favour and a new lease of life took the boys into the studio for a couple of hectic weeks before doing a few gigs and recording 3 brand new songs and they’re back doing what they do best - playing music.
2008 had been soul destroying for the band. Much conspired to prevent full scale releases of the exciting new material recorded at the legendary Sawmills Studio. The biggest setback was the long, drawn out legal battle across the pond involving their stateside former label TVT.
The darkest hour before the dawn came in December with a lot of smoke as The Holloways' home - Nambucca - caught fire. Much was lost in the fire - practically everything. This was the final straw for Dave and Rob who felt the end had come with nothing seeming to go the band's way. However, the founding members - Alfie and Bryn - felt the previous 3 years of good fortune by far outweighed the 12 months of bad fortune; and having weathered the storm, they concluded "2009 has to be good. Yin and yang and all that." - The sun doesn't always shine indeed.
The Holloways had an exciting start to life with the critically acclaimed debut - "So This Is Great Britain?” - and 2007 saw the band storm sold out shows across the UK with singles Dance Floor, Generator and Two Left Feet pumping on the radio airwaves.
Now, the energy and the bond in the band has seen the boys enjoy an intense schedule which is already relighting many fires ahead of the release of the new album – No Smoke, No Mirrors – which is due for a September release.
Everyone is massively excited for the summer schedule; the boys will be back on the road gigging the brand new set featuring songs from the forthcoming album alongside the classic Holloways favourites.
Dancefloor
The Holloways Lyrics
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and a pretty thing caught my eye
She was looking at me, smiling at me
and now shes dancing with me
So I must be pretty, if I'm standing here with people like you
I must be pretty, like you
We departed the dancefloor
I had just enough for her wine
So I bought a drink, she necked it down
lit up a cigarette and blew smoke in my eye
and I started to cry, and she laughed in my face
Please tell me, where are my friends when I need them now? haha
Where are my friends when I'm alone
I've got a feeling for the dancefloor,
cause there playing my favourite song
Theres such a buzz about this place
Wait a minute, all my friends have gone
Where are my friends, when I need them now? haha
Where are my friends when I'm alone in the night time?
in the night time
alone in the night time
please tell me how do I get home?
How will I find love tonight
in a loveless city?
It's must be getting near closing time
so dont turn on the lights
This night is young, as we are
We're not ready to go
and now your standing on the streetside
and your sweat will turn to ice
and all your moneys gone cause you
spent it all on that stupid fucking girl
Oh where are my friends, when I need them now? haha
Where are my friends when I'm alone in the night time?
in the night time
alone in the night time
Please tell me how will I get home
I'm so alone, in the night time
in the night time, alone in the night time
please tell me how will I get home
how will I get home tonight?
I havent got no money
and how will I find love love love love love in a loveless city?
The Holloways' song Dancefloor is a story about a night out that doesn't go as planned. The song starts with the singer describing how he was standing on the dancefloor and a pretty girl caught his eye. She smiles at him, and they start dancing together. He feels flattered by her attention and thinks that he must be pretty himself to be in the company of someone like her. However, as the night progresses, things take a turn for the worse. They leave the dancefloor and go to the bar, where she drinks his wine and blows smoke in his face. He feels humiliated and wonders where his friends are when he needs them. He then describes his love for the dancefloor and the feeling of being surrounded by a buzzing atmosphere, but he suddenly realizes that his friends have gone. He's left alone, with no money and no one to go home with. He then wonders if he'll ever find love in a loveless city.
The lyrics of Dancefloor are relatable to anyone who has ever had a disappointing night out. The song captures the excitement of going out and having fun, but also the loneliness and frustration that can come when things don't go as planned. The singer's yearning for love and connection is a universal theme that resonates with many people. The chorus of the song, "Where are my friends when I need them now?", is a sentiment that many have felt at one point or another.
Line by Line Meaning
I was standing on the dancefloor
I was in a crowd of people dancing.
and a pretty thing caught my eye
I noticed an attractive person.
She was looking at me, smiling at me
She seemed interested in me.
and now shes dancing with me
We started dancing together.
So I must be pretty, if I'm standing here with people like you
I feel validated and attractive because I'm dancing with someone who is also attractive.
We departed the dancefloor
We left the area where everyone was dancing.
and we fought our way to the bar
We had to push our way through the crowd to get to the bar.
I had just enough for her wine
I only had enough money to buy her a drink.
So I bought a drink, she necked it down
I bought her a drink and she quickly consumed it.
lit up a cigarette and blew smoke in my eye
She lit a cigarette and blew smoke towards my face.
and I started to cry, and she laughed in my face
I became upset and she found it amusing.
Please tell me, where are my friends when I need them now? haha
I'm jokingly asking where my friends are to support me in this situation.
I've got a feeling for the dancefloor,
I want to go back to the area where everyone is dancing.
cause there playing my favourite song
They are playing a song that I really enjoy.
Theres such a buzz about this place
The atmosphere is lively and exciting.
Wait a minute, all my friends have gone
I just realized that my friends are no longer with me.
How will I find love tonight in a loveless city?
I'm wondering how I can find a romantic connection in a city where it seems difficult to do so.
It's must be getting near closing time
It's getting late and the venue will soon be closing.
so dont turn on the lights
I don't want the night to end yet.
This night is young, as we are
We're both still young and want to enjoy the night.
We're not ready to go
We don't want to leave yet.
and now your standing on the streetside
We're outside on the sidewalk.
and your sweat will turn to ice
It's cold outside and we're starting to feel the effects of the change in temperature.
and all your moneys gone cause you spent it all on that stupid fucking girl
I spent all of my money on the girl I was with, and I'm now regretting it.
I'm so alone, in the night time
I feel lonely and isolated at night.
Please tell me how will I get home
I'm asking for help getting home.
how will I get home tonight?
I'm still trying to figure out how I will get home.
I havent got no money
I don't have any money.
and how will I find love love love love love in a loveless city?
I'm still wondering how to find love in a city where it seems scarce.
Contributed by Kennedy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RiKsenTwo
One of my favourite bands
syteanric
i love/loved the Holloways... saw them twice and they were 2 of the best gigs i've ever seen.
how desperately unfair life can be.. their record company went under after the 2nd album, a fire destroyed most of their music, promo gear and instruments and Rob Skipper died....
they should have been the best band in the country.... they'll never be a band again instead.
thanks for the memories guys. ☺😢
jasbk
seen them live twice and they were brilliant both times! was right at the front 2nd time round too in a small venue!
lilja4ever
Are they gonna play at some festivals this summer? Anyone knows?
Rheanna Smith
@lilja4ever They played at Strawberry Fields festival in the Midlands, not sure about anything else. But I was there. And they were mind-blowing. Absolutely incredible.
06akelly
woooooooooo, i love them why not so many comments??????
lilja4ever
I can't beilieve they are splitting...so sad. :(
Schofey27
How much was that glass of wine?!
Cass Herbert
The Holloways rawwk (Y) x
Juka Sun
Why is it every good band I have discovered in the past month, are disbanded or about to disband? The fratellis...the rakes... the strokes... now the holloways D: