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'''The Pearl Harts''' are <!--("They are") Please note that British English uses the plural "are" instead of the Americanised singular "is" --> a two piece Britsh [[rock music|rock]] band from [[London]]. Formed in 2013, the group consists of Kirsty Lowery (vocals and guitar), Sara Leigh (drums). Sara Leigh has previously drummed for [[NYPC|New Young Pony Club]], [[Ebony Bones]], [[Nicola Roberts]] (Girls Aloud). She also appeared with [[Hans Zimmer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=3949|title=Mike Dolbear DRUMS - The Drummers Behind the ''Hans Zimmer Revealed'' Concerts|work=mikedolbear.com}}</ref> during concerts at the [[Hammersmith Apollo]] in 2014.
The band formed after meeting in 2012 when the members were touring in other bands. Within 2 years, they signed with Gravy Records and released their debut single 'Skeleton Made Of Diamonds'<ref name="clashmusic.com">{{cite web|url = http://www.clashmusic.com/news/premiere-the-pearl-harts-skeleton-made-of-diamonds|title = Premiere: The Pearl Harts - 'Skeleton Made Of Diamonds'|work = [[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]|year = 2014}}</ref>. The band have been quoted <ref>{{cite web|url = http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2014-11-28/introducing-the-pearl-harts|title = Introducing the Pearl Harts|work = [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]|publisher = |year = 2015}}</ref> as saying that the lyrics were "originally inspired by a friend who survived a pretty horrific accident... at the time his skeleton must be made of diamond because he seemed indestructible!" The song is all about invincibility and strength in the face of adversity and gained them radio play on the BBC Radio London<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01djwh8|title = BBC Radio London - Gary Crowley|date = August 17, 2013|website = BBC Radio London}}</ref>, XFM<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.xfm.co.uk/playlist/2015/march/12/xposure-with-john-kennedy/|title = X-Posure with John Kennedy|date = March 21, 2015|website = [[XFM]]}}</ref> and Absolute radio<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.1-2-hear.com/archives/1574|title = 1-2 Hear - Absolute Radio - Frank Skinner show|accessdate = March 21, 2015|website = 1 2 Hear|publisher = }}</ref>
In 2013 the duo put on their first show at infamous rock hangout Crobar in central London.on Gravy records gained them radio play on the BBC, XFM and Absolute radio.

In December 2014 their song "Skeleton Made Of Diamonds" appeared on the Blues Magazine sampler CD entitled "Intoxicating New Blues For 2015"<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.discogs.com/Various-Intoxicating-New-Blues-For-2015/release/6679803|title = Intoxicating New Blues For 2015|website = The Blues Magazine|publisher = The Blues Magazine|month = December|year = 2014}}</ref> published by TeamRock and interviewed in the same magazine<ref name=":0" />. In January 2015 they appeared on the cover mounted CD<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Sound-Of-2015/release/6578350|title = The Sound Of 2015|website = [[Discogs]]|publisher = TeamRock|year = 2015|month = January}}</ref> from Classic Rock Magazine<ref name=":1" /> with their song "Ain't That The Way" 

In March 2015 the band supported [[Blues Pills]]<ref name=":2" /> on their UK tour which began April 2015 for 10 shows<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/5f982ce1-ede9-4949-b0b4-e65dcfae787e</ref> <ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/blues-pills-tickets|title=Blues Pills|work=livenation.co.uk}}</ref> and promoted by [[Live Nation UK]] concert promoters. The tour visits venues including the [[O2 Academy Islington]] in London.
The band have also reached the "long list" for Glastonbury Festival 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/etc-2015-longlist-announced-hear-the-acts-now/|title=ETC 2015 longlist announced – hear the acts now! - Glastonbury Festival|author=Pretty Good Digital|work=glastonburyfestivals.co.uk}}</ref>

In June 2016 The Pearl Harts supported [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]] on their UK and European tour.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2016-08-02|title=Strange Little Birds tour|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Strange_Little_Birds_tour&oldid=732669494|journal=Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia|language=en}}</ref> They also appear on the TV show TFI Friday<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/event/friday-live-broadcast-november-27-2015-593749341#kirsty-lowrey-from-the-pearl-harts-during-a-live-broadcast-of-tfi-on-picture-id498967518|title="TFI Friday" - Live Broadcast - November 27, 2015 Pictures {{!}} Getty Images|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-08-07}}</ref> hosted by Chris Evans in November 2015 

== Printed Reviews ==
*Classic Rock magazine UK - January 2015 edition<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url = http://www.1-2-hear.com/archives/1603|title = Classic Rock Presents The Sound of 2015 : The Pearl Harts - 1-2-Hear|work = 1-2-hear.com|publisher = [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]|month = February|year = 2015|location = UK|pages = 17-18|issn = 1464-7834}}</ref>
*NME Radar - Jan 2015<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.1-2-hear.com/archives/1614|title = The Pearl Harts in NME magazine ! !  - 1-2-Hear|work = 1-2-hear.com|publisher = [[NME]]|date = January 17, 2015|location = UK|page = 23|issn = 0028-6362}}</ref>
*New Blues Magazine<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url = http://classicrock.teamrock.com/features/2014-12-29/the-blues-magazine-issue-18-on-sale-today|title = Intoxicating New Blues For 2015|work = The Blues Magazine|publisher = The Blues Magazine|month = December|year = 2014|page = 8}}</ref>

{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = The Pearl Harts
| image           =
| image_size      = 250
| landscape       = yes
| alt             = two piece rock group performing on stage
| caption         = From left to right: Kirsy Lowely, Sara Leigh, performing at [[The Garage, London]], 2015.
| background      = group_or_band
| origin          = [[London]], [[UK]]
| genre           = {{Flatlist|
* [[Rock music|Rock]]
* [[alternative&nbsp;rock]]
* [[post-grunge]]}}
| years_active    = {{Start date|2013}}–2015
| label           = Gravy Records<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gravyhq.com/|title=HOME|work=gravyhq.com}}</ref>
| associated_acts = {{Flatlist|
* [[Royal Blood (band)]]
* [[Queens of the Stone Age]]
* [[Courtney Love]]
* [[Blues Pills]]
}}
| website         = {{URL|www.thepearlharts.com}}
| current_members = Kirsy Lowely, Sara Leigh

}}

== Discography ==

;Studio singles
* ''Skeleton Made Of Diamonds'' - Released December 1, 2014 on Gravy Records.<ref name="clashmusic.com" /><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://gravyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/skeleton-made-of-diamonds|title = Gravy Records Release Skeleton Made Of Diamonds|date = December 1, 2014|website = Gravy Records|publisher = Gravy Records}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.thepearlharts.com www.thepearlharts.com]
* [http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2014-11-28/introducing-the-pearl-harts www.classicrock.teamrock.com]

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