X-factor Jamie set to rock the racecourse

JAMIE 'Afro' Archer is the latest star to join the line-up of the first Rasen Rocks summer concert at Market Rasen Racecourse.

He’ll bring the band Archer to the races in a show that includes headline performer Aiden Grimshaw as well as Paije Richardson.

Already an accomplished performer, he wowed all four judges with his energetic rendition of Kings of Leon's 'Sex on Fire' in the first round of auditions for the hit ITV show.

He says we can expect to hear the “new sound” at the gig, something which might surprise a few fans.

Jamie told What’s On: “Some people might be expecting us to put out a Bon Jovi record. It couldn't be further from the truth.

“We've been looking for a new rock sound. It'll surprise some. There's a lot of depth to the music and lyrics.

“Be assured though, it's big, it's fun, it's loud it's singalong - been waiting a long time to be able to play these songs out. This is the real thing.

“The whole band will be there. This is what really excites me. I've done alot of shows in the past to backing CDs and the audience don't buy it.

“They want real quality live music. And that's what they get with this band. It's going to be a blast.“

Aside from preparing and rehearsing the live dates, Archer have also been in the studio, recording their latest tracks – but not necessarily an album, according to Jamie..

He said: “The current concept of albums and singles is outdated now. People just buy songs they like. We're more interested in releasing quality singles and EPs at the moment and the album will take care of itself.

“At the moment we're promoting the first single which is called 'insanity'. It sums up how anyone is feeling when they're on the edge. It's a big song. We'll be performing it at Market Rasen.

“Everyone in this operation has worked so hard to get us here because we all believe in this. We all just want to see some decent rock music back in the charts.

“The music is based in rock but has many different influences. Especially house music. It ranges from big, big singalongs to beautiful ballads. You get a balanced diet of music with us.”

He says life has changed somewhat since the X Factor experience – and it’s one he wouldn’t swap.

“Love it,” he said, ”Love being on the road meeting the fans. I still have to pinch myself sometimes when I think of the amazing opportunities the X Factor has given me.

“All I ever wanted was to release a song and have a fair chance of people hearing it and get a shot of getting some fresh rock music out there.”

And was he looking forward to an outdoor gig at the races?

“Of course we are. Last year I got seriously rained on. Fingers crossed the weather holds out.

“But in the true British way it did not dampen spirits. The crowd absolutely had it. I know the crowd won't disappoint.”