SIXTIES-tinged band 69 are returning to Keighley on July 30 to play the Exchange Arts Centre.

The set will be quite different to the collection of songs played by the Bingley band when they made their live debut in May at Keighley’s Octagon.

The band was forced by family and friends to play classic songs by Love Affair because 69 musician Mick Jackson was a member of the hit-making Sixties band.

Tracks like Everlasting Love were mixed with a clutch of songs written by Mick during his time in Love Affair but never before performed live.

Alastair Harnby, drummer with 69, pointed out the Exchange gig would not feature any old Love Affair music.

He said: “From this gig onwards we will focus upon delivering cutting-edge progressive blues rock music.

“This will be a mixture of our own compositions and our re-arrangements of well-known classic blues rock numbers.”

Alastair said the Exchange, which is in Russell Street and forms part of the long-established Keighley Musicians Centre, was one of the most respected music venues in Britain.

He said: “I guess it is a kind of a northern Marquee. It is an intimate specialist music venue with a maximum capacity of 150 people and we expect it to be full.”

The band will open their gig with their new single Another Way To Die, which was first written for the James Bond film A Quantum of Solace.

Alistair added: “As far as we are aware apart from the film music there has not been another version recorded.

“The single will be released on iTunes and other web media as well as being put up on YouTube so will be available to purchase as a download.

“The whole gig, approximately one hour and 20 minutes, will be recorded live and an album produced with probably 15 tracks on it.”

Alastair and singer/bassist Mick perform in 69 with singer/guitarist Dave Johnson.

Tickets for the July 30 gig cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Visit exchangearts.co.uk or call 01535 661591 for further information and to book tickets.