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Gilmore Trail
12+ albums
post-rockinstrumentalpost rockbritishProgressive rock
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Gilmore Trail are an instrumental rock band from Sheffield, consisting of Bob Brown on drums, David Ivall and Danny Mills on guitar, and Joe Richards on bass. Formed by Danny Mills and original drummer Sam Ainger, the band is named after a trail in Alaska – a route recommended for best experiencing the Northern Lights. The music has been described as bearing both the intricacy of progressive rock and the atmosphere of post-rock – the culmination of a mix of influences including Oceansize, King Crimson, This Will Destroy You, Pink Floyd, Intronaut and Buckethead. The band's first release was the “Circle of Least Confusion” EP (2011), which was recorded by Dave Sanderson at 2Fly Studios in Sheffield in October 2011. It was nominated alongside a Best EP by Sheffield Scenester, and received repeated airplay on BBC Radio Sheffield and an 'In Session' feature for Exposed Magazine (a double-page spread in the magazine and a live session for their website). Gilmore Trail's first full-length album "Sailing Stones" (2013) was again recorded at 2Fly Studios, expanding on the themes and groundwork laid by the EP. It was supported by frequent live shows around the country, including a UK tour with Tim Holehouse, two headline slots at Tramlines festival in 2014 and a third at the 2015 rendition. It was nominated for Best Album by Sheffield Scenester. The second album "The Floating World" was released on 16th May 2015 at a sold out show in Sheffield. It received early support from
