Linkwells – Four seasoned musicians, one unified sound.
Hailing from the scenic town of Malvern, Linkwells are a four-piece indie-rock band who are gaining attention for their distinctive sound. Blending experience and a shared love for melody, their sound is a seamless mix of influences, combining the anthemic energy of Britpop with a modern indie edge, earning them comparisons to iconic bands like The Stone Roses and Oasis.
With three singles released so far, Linkwells have already captured the attention of listeners worldwide, gracing the airwaves in England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia, Indonesia, and the US, reflecting their broad appeal and genuine sound. Known for their rocking live performances, they're making a name for themselves with energetic shows that showcase their powerful sound.
With exciting plans for the future, they’re just getting started - so keep your ears tuned for what’s next.
Mike Bannister
Lead guitarist with top midlands blues rock band Slowburner from 1987 to 2018 performing at festivals around the country where Robert Plant guested with the band on 3 occasions.
2018 - 2020 worked with former Robbie Blunt band members in Travelling Redwing.
Keith Forde
Keith is a singer/songwriter originally from Ireland and now living in Malvern.
He's played live in countries such as Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada and the US. His original songs have been featured in TV shows on ITV, CBS and RTE and he's had chart success as a co-writer of multiple songs.
He was a BBC introducing artist of the week for Hereford & Worcester and had airplay everyday for a week on the show. He also played at the BBC introducing live music session at St Swithun's in Worcester. The performance was broadcast on the radio and the video is on the BBC website.
James Elliot-Williams
J performs across the UK and Europe with many theatre shows and original and cover artists. A professional drummer for over 30 years now.
Andy Dingley
Andy is a song writer / bass player / guitarist based in Malvern, Worcestershire. Originally from Stourbridge, Andy played with numerous bands from the area including Shadowland, Stress and Sign of Four all playing original music around the UK.