It’s our pleasure to introduce you to 3 Days of Wonder.
3 Days of Wonder is a South Devon-based rock band that writes edgy hook-laden, anthemic songs with 80s vibes that combine influences, including Foo Fighters, The Police, U2 and The Script.
Their lyrics have clear social commentary, which the band translates into confident, energetic, and powerful live performances. Notable gigs include The Fleece, Bristol, The Exeter Phoenix main stage, and a SOLD-OUT show at The Barrelhouse in Totnes.
To date, they have released 2 EPs, have been awarded ‘Best Newcomer 2023’ by Smart Radio 101 and nominated for ‘Best New Artist’ by MIDITV in January 2024.
2024 Festivals announced to date – Tunes in the Park, Little Orchard Festival, Tunes on the Sands, Poltimore and Toby’s Garden Festival. Previous festivals include Chagstock, Exmouth Festival, Jollystock and Bishopsteignton Festival.
Radio plays on some popular radio stations, including South Devon Radio, Smart Radio 101, Hot Wax Radio USA, Phonic FM, Lyme Bay Radio, Torbay Hospital Radio, Devonstream, and musomusofm.
Band Members:
Luke Notman – Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Finn Arnold – Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
Sam Rew – Drums
Ben Bracey – Bass and Backing Vocals
Where are you from? / Where are you based now?:
Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Torquay and Plymouth
Based in Newton Abbot
Musical Influences:
Foo Fighters, The Script, U2, The Police
About the latest release:
Eyes Wide Open – November 2023
What inspired the latest release?:
Our desire to create music that was relatable and honest whilst focusing on hard-hitting subjects that we are passionate about, such as mental health, suicide, addiction, social constraints, growing up and the fast pace of life and its pressures.
New Single is being mastered currently – Smile in the Daylight
Listening to the eulogy being given about someone’s Mum when they described how people want to be with you in the good times and desert you in the bad.
Quick fire – Just for Fun
If you’re on the road…
- The absolute essential item for us on tour is… Our slippers!
- Our most challenging journey for the least payoff led us to…Continually explaining to a venue manager that there is no volume button on drums!
- Keeping fit on the road requires…Jumping around the stage like madmen
- The coolest pit stop worldwide is…Whistlestop Café, Teignmouth
- A must-have in our tour survival kit is…A leather man and a roll of gaffer tape
- The weirdest gig we’ve ever played happened at…Paignton Zoo – way past the animals’ bedtime
- The place with the best bathroom graffiti is…Barrelouse Ballroom, Totnes
- The best part of performing live is the feeling of…The first time that the audience sing your songs back to you
- The silliest thing ever said onstage was…Someone has gone and got our lyrics tattooed on their arm – they really have!
- How we prepare for a show….Gang huddle – always
- Tell us about an independent eatery in Exeter you love.Stage, Exeter
- Shout out to a local business in Exeter and why.Deepset Guitars – they make sweet handmade, Devon-crafted guitars, and they endorse our guitarist.
- What’s the best attraction/place to visit/hang out in Exeter?Gandy Street
