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. We’d like to pass on our thanks to everyone out there that Crowdfunded the project, pre-ordered, downloaded or even purchased the album in an actual record shop. We couldn’t have done it without you…thanks!
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. There are a handful of tickets for this gig available.
We’ll update you regarding the Brighton show as soon as we can.
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. We will be rearranging both tonight’s Brighton show and the Bristol show as soon as we possibly can and all tickets purchased for both shows will be valid for the replacement gigs.
Nevertheless, we are very aware that people will have made travel bookings and arrangements, and we sincerely apologise for the issues that we know that will cause.
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…
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
Today is national Wasp In A Jar day! After many months wait (and a huge amount of work behind the scenes), the band’s fourth album is unleashed on the world today. Following a hugely successful Crowdfunder campaign last year, the band recorded the album in the USA in the summer with long term friend & collaborator Michael Giblin behind the controls. The vinyl album features twelve tracks, with a couple more on the CD, every one a catchy classic, all unmistakably The Vapors.
We would like to thank everyone involved in making the dream of a fourth album a reality. Notable mentions must go to the teams at Absolute, Red Chuck Records and Music Glue, anyone who bought a Crowdfunder reward or pre-ordered the album and especially to a particular person, Mike Philpott, that pulled the whole project together from start to finish. Huge thanks to you all. Now sit back and enjoy the album…it’s a cracker! 🐝🐝🐝
On Sunday 23rd, the band appeared on BBC Radio London on Gaby Roslin’s show where they were interviewed and even played an acoustic track. You can hear the show here for 30 days on catch up (listen from 1 hour 8 minutes)
A further six gigs have been added to the Lost 80s Live itinerary around the US this summer. Shows are confirmed in Northfield OH, Niagara Falls ON, St. Petersburg FL, Ontario CA, Saratoga CA & Lincoln CA through August. Tickets and further details of the shows can be found here
Hot off the press! We can confirm that the Hope & Anchor show in March has now sold out and the others are getting close… The band’s first shows of 2025 are a 5 date mini tour of special album showcase gigs which visit Brighton, Bristol, London, Manchester and Sheffield during March. Don’t hang about to secure your tickets, especially as today is payday… (Links to the left)
