Last updated 11:38, Friday, 04 July 2008

WELSH rock band Funeral For A Friend are coming to Whitehaven.

Men in black: Funeral for a Friend

In another big coup for the Civic Hall they have managed to secure the top band for a gig on October 23. Tickets go on sale today.

Funeral For A Friend have had three Top 20 singles, a gold-certified debut album, headlined the second stage of the world famous Reading/Leeds Festival and won Kerrang's Best Newcomer award.

The band formed in early 2002 and were named after the song Funeral For A Friend by Florida group Planes Mistaken For Stars.

Their debut album was Casually Dressed And Deep In Conversation which spawned a number of hit singles.

The single Streetcar strengthened the band’s reputation, with their second album Hours released in June 2005.

A third album, Tales Don't Tell Themselves, was released in May 2007.

The band has also received much critical praise in the States.

The band comprises Matt Davies on vocals; Kris Coombs-Roberts on guitar; Darran Smith on guitar; Gareth Davies on bass and Ryan Richards on drums.

They will be releasing their single Waterfront Dance Club/Beneath The Burning Tree on July 7.

They are playing the likes of Manchester Academy 3, Glasgow King Tuts and London Kings College.

For tickets for the Whitehaven gig telephone 01946 514960.