Next spring marks the 100th anniversary of the opening to guests of the Portmeirion Hotel, the first building at what would become Portmeirion village, a location dear to the band and Vapors fans alike.
March 2026 also marks the 10th anniversary of Dave & Ed hopping on stage with Steve and The Shakespearos at The Half Moon in Putney, which kickstarted the band’s reunion.
Now, how should we celebrate those two great landmarks? Check back here at 2 o’clock on Thursday 17th April for two very special announcements!… Read the rest
To promote their current single The Human Race, the band made a music video to accompany the release. Amazingly, it’s their first video since Jimmie Jones back in 1981. You can watch the video here
The second single to be taken from Wasp In A Jar will be The Human Race which is released for download on Friday 14th March. Please click this link to access all platforms that it is hosted on…
The band’s fourth album Wasp In A Jar is now a UK top 50 album. In fact, the UK Official Charts have the album in no less than 5 different charts! The album has secured positions in the Download Chart, the Physical Chart, a top 20 placing in the Independent Chart and even in the Scottish Chart. Most importantly, though, is the number 47 spot in the UK Official Album Chart.
This is a fantastic achievement for a self-financed, Crowdfunded release.… Read the rest
We’re pleased (and not a little relieved) to be able to confirm that Michael has been given a clean bill of health and is back to full match fitness for the Manchester and Sheffield gigs this weekend. Some tickets are available for both shows.
Last night’s postponed Bristol show at Thunderbolt has now been rearranged for Friday 4th April. All tickets remain valid for this new date. If you are unable to attend, you will receive instructions about how to get a refund from your point of sale.… Read the rest
Anyone who came to the Brighton show tonight will be aware that Michael was taken ill early in the set.
Firstly, and most importantly, Michael was upright, chatting and full of apologies for letting people down before he was taken to hospital for checks. He hasn’t let anyone down of course, but right now our thoughts are with our bandmate, and we’re sure you’ll join us in wishing him the speediest of recoveries.
In the meantime, we unfortunately have no choice but to postpone tomorrow’s Bristol gig.… Read the rest
Another familiar face at gigs is that of Suzanne, avid fan, t-shirt designer and maker of incredible band-themed decorations. Over to Suzanne to tell you more about herself… … Read the rest
The website discography page has now been fully brought up to date, detailing all the band’s releases to date. All of download only singles and Wasp In A Jar have now been added, all with links to listen on Spotify. You can find the discography page here… Read the rest
