The Thieves

The Thieves are a rock band from Oxford, UK. The group consists of Hal on guitar, Sam on bass and Jamie on drums, and it is based in Los Angeles, California. The band builds its sound around a hard-rock approach and is associated with an energetic live style.

Career and releases

The Thieves tour extensively and play a large number of live shows, including more than 160 performances in 2005 and travel covering over 60,000 miles that year. Their US debut album, Tales From The White Line, is released on Liquor and Poker Music/Century Media. The band continues touring through 2006 and prepares new recordings for release in 2007.

Style and reception

Their music is described through comparisons to AC/DC, Pink Floyd and The Who, suggesting a loud rock sound with a loose, high-energy edge. The band’s live performances bring it attention from music fans, venues and the music press across America. Las Vegas Citylife describes the group as persistent and committed to playing rock.