Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen)

Former lead guitarist of Catfish and The Bottlemen is playing an intimate acoustic session at The Yard this February. 

In 2007, at the age of 17, Billy became the elder statesman of this working class quartet formed in Llandudno, North Wales. Catfish and The Bottlemen relentlessly gigged their way across the UK and abroad, building a fiercely loyal fan base, selling out increasingly larger venues and ultimately securing a recording deal in 2014 that would lead to the release of a top 10 debut album ‘The Balcony’ certified gold in the UK. 

In the summer of 2014, Billy Bibby left Catfish and the Bottlemen to embark on a new musical journey in the same grass roots, DIY style that served him well in the past. Penning new tunes and trialling them in front of live audiences, as well as via demos posted to soundcloud, garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback. Billy’s expressive voice surprises and delights the listener with its flawless, timeless and effortless qualities. Possessing powerful, melodic pipes and a set of songs to match, Billy prides himself on making meaningful, relatable records that resonate with everyday people. Influences from such greats as Elvis Presley, Noel Gallagher and Mark Knofler are prominent, but not defining his musical approach. 

His first full-band new single ‘Waitin’ For You’ was released in November 2015. 

Tickets are £15 and include food – email Sadie@theyardalderleyedge.com to book 

Listen here - https://soundcloud.com/billybibs20
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http://www.xsnoize.com/billy-bibby-is-back-former-catfish-and-the-bottlemen-lead-guitarist-embarks-upon-a-new-musical-journey/

A damn fine writer! If you go to Billy's SoundCloud I'm sure you'll be able to listen to your heart's content - which could be a very lot, judging on that!
- Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales

2015 will go on record as the year Billy Bibby, former lead guitar of Catfish and the Bottlemen, began crafting his own solo material. It is often said that things happen for a reason. Here the reason is pure and simple: incredible talent that begs to be heard. It won't be long before audiences are singing and dancing along to these songs.
- Julie Blore-Bizot, Writer, XSNoize.com
and Indiemusic.fr

His performance is humble and heartfelt, yet you can tell he’s on a singular-minded mission to get his new material out there. His songs are excellently crafted and performed as you would expect, bolstered by astoundingly good vocals in spite of his guitar-driven background.
- Thomas S. Day, Photographer and Writer, XSNoize.com

I am really impressed with Billy Bibby's music and have played two early recordings of his tracks ‘Don't Fall’ and ‘Believe Me’ on my show.
- John Rose, host of Hidden Treasures of Rock'N'Roll, UIC Radio, Chicago