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Restormel: YOU2 plus from Dave Sharpe (The Alarm)

YOU2 are the most accurate tribute to the mighty U2. Since their formation they have been generating a huge amount of attention and a rapidly expanding fan base. The band’s attention to detail and pursuit of perfection are pivotal to recreating the sound, presence and energy of U2 on stage.

Their live performance hits you head on, brimming with passion, raw energy, grit and vocal harmony. The guitar sounds are a swirling mass of echoes, chimes and delays and the rhythm strong, solid and up beat.

YOU2’s guitarist Darren Keen is an authority on the sound and hi-tech guitar effects that are such a crucial aspect of the music for which U2 are so revered. Such is yoU2’s desire to remain faithful to that sound that their own ‘Edge’, Daz, has invested more than £30,000 with the makers of the original to replicate the very rig used by the Edge. The Edge and Daz aside, no other such rig exists - anywhere.

Throughout the 80's the real U2 used "The Alarm" as their main support band for their world tours . YOU2 have been endorsed by the founder member of The Alarm, legendary guitarist and Singer, Dave Sharp who supports YOU2 at every opportunity .He gives a fantastic, energetic acoustic show to get the audience ready for a full-on U2 performance

With such dedication and knowledge behind them, YOU2 help and advise fans and other bands all over the world to emulate the same sounds.

The musicians have many years experience in the industry and have written, produced and performed for TV, Radio and Film, working with recognised producers. They have performed in many parts of the world and are now united in providing an outstanding recreation of the U2 experience. Although there are many bands that claim to be the Uks No1 tribute, no one else can touch the sound of YOU2!

YOU2’s own Paul McGahan hails from Ireland and has had his own successful solo ‘Bono’ show for many years but has now found his spiritual home within the band. Whilst many might attempt to copy the vocal passion and harmonies of Bono, Paul stands out from the rest in that he delivers it with a sound that is virtually indistinguishable from the great man himself.

Paired with the backing and musicianship of Daz, Chris and Craig, you have an irresistible U2 tribute. Just as U2’s drummer Larry Mullen started U2, YOU2’s drummer Chris Harvey instigated YOU2 with Darren Keen as The Edge and spent 3 years looking for the most talented musicians to form the most accurate tribute band. YOU2 are now celebrating their first anniversary, having reached the top almost instantly with recognition from many professionals in the business.

YOU2 have just completed their ‘Vertical Tour’ around the UK and Ireland, playing to crowds of thousands of excited fans. By incorporating and celebrating two and a half decades of the music for which U2 are renowned, from their first single “Out of Control” right through to material from the acclaimed ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’, YOU2 play everything that the audience would expect to hear and more!

Appearing live at The Keay Theatre in St Austell on Saturday March 25th for tickets (£10 all) and further info call the box office on 01726 226777