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2004 was a hell of a year for Proud Mary. They toured the length and breadth of the country twice (over 30 shows), played the Isle of Wight and Guildford festivals, various May Balls at colleges around the UK, managed to squeeze in a live session with Janice Long, released their long-awaited second album "Love & Light" on Redemption Records and in November they returned for five more shows in major cities.

Proud Mary came to life in 2001 when their debut album "The Same Old Blues" was released on Noel Gallagher's Sour Mash Records. Produced by Noel, the album went on to win plaudits for its country/rock-influenced songwriting and led to lengthy periods of touring , including major support slots with the likes of Oasis, Stereophonics, Paul Weller & Neil Young.

Now built around the nucleus of Greg Griffin (vocals) and Paul Newsome (guitars & vocals), Proud Mary emerged from the studio with an album that mixes the sounds of dirt-road Americana with classic British pop influences. The album features ex-Smiths bassist and occasional Proud Mary touring band member Andy Rourke on two tracks.

"Love & Light" is in the shops now.

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