Neighbourhood Weekender in Warrington. During September 2021, it was announced the band would be supporting Stereophonics at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, alongside Tom Jones, on 18 December 2021. An additional date for 17 December 2021 was added after 'phenomenal' demand for tickets. The gigs were subsequently postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions in Wales, and were rescheduled to 17-18 June 2022. On 2 June 2022, it was announced via Stereophonics' twitter that the band would no longer be playing alongside them due to "unforeseen practical issues". On 29 September 2021, drummer Bob Hall announced via his Instagram that he would be leaving the band. On 5 June 2022, following the announcement that the band would no longer play alongside Stereophonics, Johnny Bond also confirmed his departure from the band. In an Instagram statement, Bond stated that he actually took the decision to leave the band in March 2021 (he played at the four gigs in 2021 as a stand in session musician) and assumed the band would later confirm his departure, which they did not. Among other reasons for his departure, Bond stated that there had been reoccurring behaviour that he considered "intolerable" in the band, and that this had left him with "no choice" but to leave. Musical style When reviewing The Balcony, Scott Kerr of AllMusic likened the band's sound to that of Johnny Marr, The Cribs, Feeder and Mystery Jets. According to Ben Homewood of NME, McCann's vocal style is similar to The Kooks' frontman Luke Pritchard. With respect to the musical approach to The Ride, McCann has stated, "I feel like everybody started thinking too outside the box trying to be arty and different. We wanted to stay inside the box." Following the release of The Balance, Catfish and the Bottlemen came under some criticism for having a ‘formulaic’ approach to song-writing. Band members Current members Van McCann – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2007–present) Benji Blakeway – bass guitar, backing vocals (2007–present) Former members Jon Barr – drums, percussion (2007–2010) Billy Bibby – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–2014) Johnny Bond – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014–2021) Bob Hall – drums, percussion (2010–2021) Timeline Personal life Ryan Evan "Van" McCann was born in Australia. Van McCann, Benji Blakeway, guitar tech Larry Lau, and former members Bob Hall and Billy Bibby grew up in Llandudno, North Wales. Blakeway is from Llandudno, Wales. Hall is from Sheffield, England. Bibby is from