Down 'N' Outz 'Overnight Angels' Hits Number One in Classic Rock Chart

Joe Elliott's Down 'N' Outz latest single 'Overnight Angels' has hit the Classic Rock Chart at Number One in the USA. The single is set for a UK release in mid-March.

Sometimes the most interesting of projects arise from the most unusual of circumstances. So it is that the Down ‘N’ Outz is a project fronted by Def Leppards Joe Elliott, backed by The Quireboys and playing tracks connected only by Mott The Hoople….

Joe Elliott takes up the story,“When Mott The Hoople announced they were reforming for a weeks worth of shows at the Hammersmith Odeon I was asked that I participate in some capacity. They’ve always been my favourite band and it’s nice to see the rest of the rock world finally catch up and give them their due.”

“But, what was I to do? It was suggested to me that the Quireboys would be up for offering their services. This was perfect! A fan since their first album, I loved the idea of working with a band as enthusiastic to do this as I was.”

“I decided that the thing to do was play some songs that like minded people thought they would never hear live again, if ever, songs by spin offs of Mott the Hoople – songs by Mott, Ian Hunter and British Lions. Songs that are close to my heart, songs that I’ve played every week for the best part of 35 years on record, cassette, CD, Ipod and now live” 

The Down‘N’ Outz supported Mott The Hoople’s at one of their legendary 2009 reformation shows at Hammersmith Odeon. In addition to Joe Elliott (Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards) the band featured The Quireboys Paul Guerin (Guitar), Guy Griffin (Guitar), Keith Weir (keyboards) and Phil Martin (drums) and finally bassist Ronnie Garrity (Raw Glory). Following a rapturous reception the one night project took on a life and energy of it’s own and an album project was born.  

Down‘N Outz then set about recording an albums worth of material. The album was produced by Joe Elliott with co-production by Ronan McHugh. The album was recorded at Joe Elliott’s own studio Joe’s Garage and Moor Hall studio in Bedfordshire. 

The album was released to critical acclaim through Mailboat Records (Joe Perry, Walter Becker, Chris Isaak, Jeff Bridges).  

Down‘N’ Outz played the main stage of inaugural High Voltage festival at Victoria Park, London on Sunday the 25th July 2010. Following this memorable performance, the band is now set to tour the UK with Paul Rodgers in April 2011. The dates as follows are:

Friday 15th April - Blackpool Opera House - Blackpool
Saturday 16th April - Sheffield City Hall - Sheffield
Monday 18th April - Newcastle City Hall - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tuesday 19th April - Clyde Auditorium - Glasgow
Thursday 21st April - O2 Apollo Manchester - Manchester
Friday 22nd April - Nottingham Royal Centre - Nottingham
Sunday 24th April - Bournemouth International Centre - Bournemouth
Monday 25th April - Cliffs Pavilion - Southend on Sea
Wednesday 27th April - Royal Albert Hall - London
Thursday 28th April - National Indoor Arena - Birmingham

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