Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles

"I just believe they've got such a massive future. That classic sort of British songwriting with a strong nod to Americana." Clint Boon, Radio X

"Full of guts and life and love and a thoroughly persuasive belief in the redemptive power of music." 
Adam Walton, BBC Introducing Wales

"This fella knows how to write a chorus that one day a crowd–a BIG crowd-will sing back to him."
Tim Cocker, Virgin Radio

Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles are the superb new musical endeavour of Billy Bibby, former and founding lead guitarist of Catfish and the Bottlemen. Bibby’s current musical journey began solo in the summer of 2014 in the same grass roots, DIY style that served him well in the past. The 4-piece formed in 2015 and it's been nonstop gigging and recording ever since. Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles are out to win over new fans one by one with their energetic, tuneful, and optimistic rock.

Billy Bibby, lead vox, guitar
Rob Jones, lead guitar, vox
Matt Bassy, bass, vox
Michael Pearce, drums