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Grimethorpe are The One with pop connection

Grimethorpe's latest venture is a high profile collaboration with top stars Alistair Griffin and Leddra Chapman.

Grimethorpe players relax
 

Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to make an entry into the world of high profile pop music after their latest collaborating with singer/songwriters Alistair Griffin and Leddra Chapman.

The One

The much anticipated song entitled, 'The One' has had its official release this week, although it has already had a lot of airtime on BBC Radio 2 after catching the ear of presenters Chris Evans, Jo Whiley and Steve Wright.

SHine a light

Alistair Griffin told 4BR: "The idea behind the project was to shine a light on what Grimethorpe do and show brass bands to a new audience. For me personally it was a privilege to work with the band.

I’m huge fan, and their musicianship, skill and commitment is something else."

I’m huge fan, and their musicianship, skill and commitment is something elseAlistair Griffin

This Morning

Alistair, Ledddra and the band are set to perform the song next Wednesday on ITV’s award winning daytime show ‘This Morning’

Band spokesperson Graeth Crane told 4BR: "As a band, over the years we are no strangers to these kind of projects and they are always fun and exciting to do when they come along."

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