Fans of rock band Embrace can expect a parmo-powered gig when they hit the stage on Teesside tonight.
The Yorkshire quintet are set to perform at the Middlesbrough Empire and lead singer Danny McNamara knows just how to get the crowd on his side.
On a previous visit to the town, he was advised to mention the ‘P’ word and was rewarded with an ecstatic reaction.
“We did the Town Hall the last time we were in Middlesbrough,” explained the vocalist.
“A friend had told me about parmos and I remember when we played there I asked on stage if anybody fancied one after the show – the place went mad!
“I think people were really pleased that I had heard of them.”
McNamara doesn’t just talk a good game, though, because he made a point of tasting Teesside’s native culinary treasure.
Asked by the Gazette if took the opportunity to sample a parmo the last time he was in town, he answered: “I did in the end, when you’ve had a few pints it really soaks it up!”
Embrace have had six top 10 albums, including three chart-toppers, as well as 16 top 30 singles, including Ashes, Gravity, Nature’s Law and World At Your Feet.
Now, after a seven year break, the band have released a new, self-titled CD and have been touring extensively.
Earlier this year they played in Newcastle and are now looking forward to playing to their loyal Teesside fanbase.
“We’ve been away for seven years,” explained Danny, “we didn’t do any gigs, but now we’ve got a new album that we’re really proud of.
“It’s been a great year, the first gigs sold out in just a few days and the album went top five. On this tour we’re going to play a lot of old stuff that we haven’t played live for at least eight years.
“We’ve got a big back catalogue so we want to play some old favourites.”
“You do get nervous before a show,” he added, “but when it’s going well, on stage is the best place to be, with the crowd singing along to your songs, it’s the best job in the world.”
Tickets are available from http://www.themiddlesbroughempire.co.uk
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