Manchester band raising funds for St Ann’s Hospice through live recording
By the Waves are an independent band and have dedicated a live recording of their song ‘Among Friends’ to their late friend, Peter Murray.
A Manchester based band are raising funds for St Ann’s through the purchase of a single dedicated to a friend who was cared for at the hospice.
Band member Ben said that Peter had been a supporter of the band since they started around 18 months ago.
“Pete was our drummer’s father-in-law. He was diagnosed with cancer, and it progressed really quickly,” Ben said.
“He was only 54 years old when he died, he was very effusive about the care he had received at St Ann’s.”
According to Ben, ‘Among Friends’ was Peter’s favourite song by the band. It has never been officially recorded and has only ever been played at live shows. The band decided to release a live recording in his honour and use it to raise funds for the hospice.
“We wanted to raise awareness and raise a bit of money for other people who are going to go into care,” he said.
St Ann’s has a great reputation and has cared for so many people in our area. We’ve all heard stories of what people experience when they go there Ben, By The Waves
“The family had a comforting experience with all of the staff at St Ann’s Hospice in Cheadle,” Ben added.
By The Waves have just released their new single ‘Grey Car’ which is available to stream on Spotify. You can purchase the live recording of ‘Among Friends’ here.
All proceeds from ‘Among Friends’ will be donated to St Ann’s Hospice.