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? by Andrew Farley

Artists: Spearmint, The Free French, Host, The Electric Shocks

Words: Andrew Farley
Posted: 01 Aug '03, 19:57

The mighty and under-appreciated indie label hitBACK Records is staging a three night festival at London's Water Rats in August. Bands lined up to play include Spearmint, The Free French, Host and the Electric Shocks.

It will be Spearmint's first live UK shows since their residency at the Borderline last year. The full line up for the August three day extravaganza at the Water Rats is as follows:

14th - Host + The Electric Shocks + Forcis
21st - The Free French + Fosca + The Actionettes
28th - Spearmint + The Subway Sect

Tickets are priced at £5 for the 14th and the 21st, £7 for the 28th or £10 for all three nights, available in advance from www.hitbackonline.co.uk.