Musical anthropologists interested in the study of just how fast a band can evolve need look no further than the six upright, upstanding men in Oregon’s Larry and His Flask. Determined to make music for a living or die trying, the six brothers set out in a van, intent on playing for anyone, anywhere at any time.

From coffee shops to dive bars and street corners to theater stages, the Flask honed their sound and show through experience, attacking each gig like buskers who must grab and hold the attention of passersby in hopes of collecting enough change to get to the next town.

Having supported several bands such as the Dropkick Murphys, Streetlight Manifesto, Strung Out, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and Trampled By Turtles as well as embarking on full Canadian and American tours (Including a Vans Warped Tour) by themselves the guys are coming to Middlesbrough to play for you. And having been named in THE NEW YORK TIMES Top 10 Gigs of 2011 is it going to be a let down? I don't think so either.