- The Dodgems
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Name =The Dodgems
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Origin =Sheffield ,England
Genre =Indie rock
Years_active = 2002-present
Label = NoCarbon/Universal
Associated_acts =Arctic Monkeys BabyPinkStar
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/thedodgems www.thedodgems.com]
Current_members = Phil Goodwin
Tom Goodwin
Chris Murray
Michael Breeze
Past_members =Nick O'Malley
Eric MillerThe Dodgems are a four piece Rock and Roll band from
Sheffield consisting of Phil Goodwin (Guitar/Lead Vocals), Tommy Goodwin (Piano/Keyboard/Organ/Backing Vocals), Chris Murray (Bass Guitar) and Eric Miller (Drums and Percussion). The band was signed byAlan McGee to his poptones label after a bidding war between several labels. Tipped to follow in the footsteps of previous McGee signing Oasis. Their first major single "It's Alright" was released on8 August 2005 .The Dodgems have played many venues in Sheffield and all over the country. In 2006, 2007 and 2008 they played at the notorious
V Festival as well as touring with Indie Rock bandThe Subways after the festival.The band have recently been resigned to NoCarbon / Universal Records with intentions of a single and tour to follow this summer. Former member Nick O'Malley has gone on to replace Andy Nicholson as bassist for
Arctic Monkeys .The band released their second single on
July 23 ,2007 . The song "You're not what you used to be" is accompanied by the B-side "Swings and Roundabouts". This will be in the middle of a tour currently in progress and extending through July. Most of the tour is in support of The Checks.The band are now due to release "Candlewax" on the 29th October as well with B-Side "Come On".
In 2008, Michael Breeze rejoins the band and replaces Eric Miller.
Tommy Goodwin appeared on Channel 4, T4, on the fashion programme 'Frock Me' presented by Alexa Chung. He won £1000 for desiging an outift.
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