Red Stripe is a 4.7% ABV pale lager brewed by Desnoes & Geddes in Jamaica and the Netherlands. It was first introduced in 1928 from a recipe developed by Paul H. Geddes and Bill Martindale. In 1993, Guinness Brewing Worldwide, now Diageo , acquired a controlling interest in Desnoes & Geddes, and took over international distribution in many markets. In 2015, Heineken acquired Diageo's stake and stated it would launch an offer for the shares it did not own.
94-599: Red Stripe was first produced in the early 1930s by Galena Brewing Company in Galena, Illinois , US. The company sold the recipe to British investors after facing financial troubles . The investors brought the brand and recipe to Jamaica. Red Stripe was brewed under license in the UK from Desnoes and Geddes by the Bedford -based brewers, Charles Wells from 1976 until 2014, when Diageo made alternative supply arrangements. For part of
188-458: A destination. It is a craft show that attracts thousands of visitors to the area. The once boarded-up Main Street buildings have been renovated since the late 20th century. In 2010, Galena started a campaign called Vision2020, modeled after neighbor Dubuque, Iowa 's Vision 2010. A committee worked on outreach efforts with the community to form a vision of what residents wanted Galena to focus on for
282-464: A dike to prevent city flooding. Galena's Congressman , Leo E. Allen , helped acquire funding for city floodgates which were added in 1951 to connect to the river levee system. Significant recorded floods include: As of the census of 2020 , the population was 3,308. The population density was 736.4 inhabitants per square mile (284.3/km ). There were 2,008 housing units at an average density of 447 per square mile (172.6/km ). The racial makeup of
376-511: A free download from their website, on 1 November. On 17 December 2010, the View informed on their website that the album's name would be The Best Lasts Forever and it would be released on 14 March 2011; however, on 13 January 2011, they announced the album would instead be called Bread and Circuses . They also announced that they would release the first single from the album on 6 March, and that it would be entitled 'Grace'. The song charted outside
470-507: A further UK tour throughout September and October culminating in three sold-out appearances at Edinburgh's Liquid Rooms. After this tour, festive dates in Dundee and Glasgow were announced along with a Hogmanay headline show in Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut and Edinburgh. The Ropewalk tour will continue throughout January and February 2016 with gigs throughout various European cities before
564-455: A further UK-wide tour in March and April. In February 2017, the band celebrated their 10th anniversary by playing a record-breaking run of six shows at Glasgow's King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. Tickets for these six shows sold-out in 20 minutes. This was followed by a full UK tour throughout May 2017 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of their debut album and also saw the band inducted into
658-468: A household in the city was $ 45,409, and the median income for a family was $ 53,438. Males had a median income of $ 31,809 versus $ 30,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,117. About 5.9% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 7% of those age 65 or over. Galena is the home to the Galena Art Center and
752-547: A large number of specialty shops, restaurants, a brewery, and multiple wineries . Galena's Saint Michael's Church was founded by the pioneer priest Father Samuel Mazzuchelli . The church is named after one of the three Archangels . Opened in 1855, the downtown DeSoto House Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in Illinois. Rooms 209 and 211 of the hotel were used as Ulysses S. Grant's campaign headquarters during his presidential campaign. Future president Abraham Lincoln gave
846-568: A reputation for their live performances with regularly sold-out tours in Scotland. The View are also regular fixtures at music festivals throughout the UK; they have played at Scotland's largest festival— T in the Park —a record eight times, with organiser Geoff Ellis saying, "The View can play every year under my watch, if they want to." The View initially formed around a cover band at school, playing their own versions of bands such as Squeeze and
940-556: A result, brand sales grew significantly with Red Stripe becoming available throughout Camden, Manchester, Glasgow, Brighton and in key music venues across the UK. During this period, Red Stripe continued to be the unofficial beer of the Notting Hill Carnival which it has been since 1976. Writer and music festival PR Alex Lee Thomson also presented a series of web-based interviews for the brand during their sponsorship periods of Camden Crawl and The Great Escape festivals in
1034-612: A retired colonel in the United States Army , successfully shipped Galena's first boatload of lead ore in 1816 down the Mississippi River. Three years later, Jesse W. Shull built a trading post . The Thomas H. January family, who arrived in 1821 from Maysville, Kentucky , are considered the first permanent American settlers. The next year, the US Department of War assumed control of the mines and leased
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#17327767405071128-519: A scooter along the bar. The band continued to tour small venues around their hometown, and after their second billed gig at The Doghouse, they were signed to local independent Dundee record label Two Thumbs, and released the self-titled The View EP in early 2006. Alongside the EP, the band recorded a complete demo album at T-Pot studios in Perthshire and this was made available for download from
1222-644: A speech from the hotel's Main Street balcony on July 23, 1856, supporting John Fremont's bid for presidency. Two years later, on July 25, 1858, Senator Stephen Douglas spoke from the same balcony. Other famous guests include Theodore Roosevelt , Mark Twain , Susan B. Anthony , Ralph Waldo Emerson , Horace Greeley , Frances Willard , Elizabeth Cady Stanton , Robert E. Lee , Chief Black Hawk , Millard Fillmore , and Zachary Taylor . General Winfield Scott Hancock stayed in Room 223 for an extended period of time. There are also several resorts and golf courses in
1316-470: A television advertising campaign launched in 2001 features Dorrel Salmon playing a comedic take on a Jamaican man, using variations on the catchphrase, "Hooray, beer!" In the UK, the advertising campaign plays on the 'easy vibe' of Jamaican Beer, with catchphrases such as "easy now." Red Stripe has been an intermittent sponsor of the Jamaica national bobsled team . In February 2018, following turmoil within
1410-658: Is a significant sponsor of reggae, ska, and other music events, including the annual Reggae Sumfest hosted in Montego Bay . Diageo introduced canned Red Stripe, brewed under contract by Moosehead in New Brunswick , to the United States market in 2009. In the U.S. in 2010, the bottling size was reduced from a typical 12 oz. per serving to 11.2 oz. per serving which is equivalent to the typical metric serving of 0.33 litre. In 2012, Diageo moved production of
1504-545: Is brewed and bottled in Jamaica and imported by Guinness USA of Stamford, Connecticut . Red Stripe was first imported to the United States in 1985, with poor initial results. Seeking to mimic the success of Heineken , Red Stripe for export was packaged in green standard 12 U.S. fl oz (355 mL; 12.5 imp fl oz) bottles. American consumers exposed to Red Stripe through their travels to Jamaica , as well as Jamaican expatriates, were reluctant to try
1598-424: Is dedicated to a pair of blonde hairdressers from Dundee who go by the name "wasted little DJs". The girls set the trend for hairstyles in Dundee, and many of the band's female fans sport the same unique hairstyle. The first single entered the UK top 75 at No. 73 on the week before full release, due to download sales alone, and climbed to No. 15 the following week. Four weeks prior to release, on 9 July 2006,
1692-580: Is home to Galena High School . Galena was the home to nine Civil War generals. Foremost among these is Ulysses S. Grant, who first came to Galena with his wife Julia and children in 1860 to work in the family tannery and leather-good shop. A veteran of the Mexican–American War , Grant was called upon to train a regiment of volunteers raised in Galena when the Civil War broke out in 1861. Through
1786-534: Is now inaccessible to steamboats. The first railroad built in Chicago, the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad , was intended to join the two cities but construction ended in 1853 at Freeport . Trackage between Freeport and Galena was completed by the Illinois Central Railroad in 1854, and later extended west to Dubuque , Sioux City , and Council Bluffs . Galena received national attention in
1880-549: Is one of many tributaries of the Mississippi River . According to the 2010 census, Galena has a total area of 4.167 square miles (10.79 km ), of which 4.16 square miles (10.77 km ) (or 99.83%) is land and 0.007 square miles (0.02 km ) (or 0.17%) is water. Galena is located in the Driftless Zone , an area that was not covered by glaciers during the recent ice ages. This area, which includes
1974-723: The 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment , was also brevetted a major general. Ely S. Parker drafted the Appomattox surrender terms of the Confederacy and was the only Native American general of the Union. President Grant appointed him Commissioner of Indian Affairs in 1869. John Aaron Rawlins , who served a term as city attorney in 1857, was brevetted in 1865 and briefly served as Grant's Secretary of War . Brevetted brigadier general John C. Smith later served as Illinois Treasurer , Lieutenant Governor , and Grand Master of
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#17327767405072068-510: The Barrowland Ballroom Hall of Fame. During 2017, the band announced they would be taking a one-year hiatus in order to pursue other projects including singer Kyle Falconer's debut solo album. The band played their last show of 2017 on 1 December to a sold-out crowd in their hometown of Dundee. In February 2023, the band announced their reunion by detailing their sixth studio album, Exorcism of Youth . The band also shared
2162-506: The Galena Historic District . The city is named for the mineral galena , which was in the ore that formed the basis for the region's early lead mining economy. Native Americans , primarily Meskwaki , Ho-Chunk , Sauk , and Menominee had mined galena in the area for more than a thousand years before European Americans settled in the area. Owing to these deposits, Galena was the site of the first major mineral rush in
2256-682: The Isle of Wight Festival on 12 June 2009. They also performed on King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Tent stage at T in The Park on 10 July 2009. They supported Mando Diao through Europe in summer and fall. Prior to this they played a sell out tour of Britain including Newcastle University. They played in the Falls Festival Australia December 2009. The band released their second album Which Bitch? on Monday 2 February 2009. In its initial week of release it debuted at No. 4 in
2350-713: The NME issue dated 25 November 2006. The band announced a national tour in April 2007 to mark the album release. Tickets for the entire UK tour sold out within 1 hour. In August, they headlined the NME/Radio 1 stage at the Carling: Reading and Leeds festival. The band announced a six-date national tour for December 2007 to support their new album due out in 2008. The View appeared at Reading and Leeds Festival in August and at
2444-476: The Sex Pistols . Lead singer Kyle Falconer , guitarist Peter Reilly, bassist Kieren Webster and original drummer Michael Annable all attended St John's RC High School , They began by performing a number of their own songs and cover versions at school talent contests . The deputy head teacher of St John's stated that he knew the band would go far and he told them to push for a record deal. The View entered
2538-714: The Sioux , first noted lead deposits in the Upper Mississippi Valley . A 1703 French map identified the northwestern Illinois area as mines de plumb . Northwestern Illinois was inhabited by the Sauk and Meskwaki when the French arrived. In the 1690s, French trappers discovered the area and began mining the lead. However, conflicts with the Sioux prevented large-scale mining until Julien Dubuque's Mines opened across
2632-725: The UK Singles Chart . The band have released five studio albums since their platinum selling debut Hats Off to the Buskers , which topped the UK Albums Chart in January 2007 and was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize . Despite never matching this early success, they enjoy a large fanbase in their native Scotland with albums regularly topping the Scottish Albums Chart . The band also hold
2726-438: The 1860s as the home of Ulysses S. Grant . Following a sharp decline in the demand for lead (which had been the city's chief income source during the early 19th century), Galena's population has dropped from 14,000 in the mid-19th century, to 3,396 in the early 21st century. Galena's official flag was adopted in 1976 to symbolize mining , agriculture , steamboats , and the nine American Civil War generals who lived in
2820-518: The Charles Wells era, they brewed a stronger variant, the 9% ABV Crucial Brew, with branding in red and black. In 1993, 51 per cent ownership in Desnoes & Geddes Limited was purchased by Guinness Brewing Worldwide, now Diageo , an acquisition that significantly increased the international distribution of both Red Stripe and Dragon Stout . A new Red Stripe Light has also been added, which
2914-665: The Galena Arts and Recreation Center. Turner Hall, a 19th-century building on Bench St., has been restored to serve as a performance venue and a popular wedding site. Galena is also home to several historic sites owned by the State of Illinois including the Old Market House, the Ulysses S Grant Home , and the E.B. Washburn Home . The Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Society also owns a number of historical sites including
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3008-573: The Galena and U.S. Grant Museum and the Old Blacksmith Shop. They are building a new museum building at the site of the Stillman Mansion property. Galena hosts dozens of major events a year, including the annual Halloween Parade which draws thousands of onlookers. Galena is a popular tourist destination hosting well over one million visitors each year. Galena is also popular with Chicagoans, many of whom keep second homes in
3102-568: The Galena area. In celebration of the 2018 Illinois Bicentennial, Galena Main Street was selected as one of the Illinois 200 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects Illinois component (AIA Illinois) and was recognized by USA Today Travel magazine, as one of AIA Illinois' selections for Illinois 25 Must See Places. John O. Hancock opened the first school in September 1826. The Galena Academy followed in 1832. Galena
3196-680: The Jamaica Olympic women's bobsled team, Red Stripe stepped in at the last minute to sponsor a new bobsled so that the team could compete in the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics as planned. Other major sporting sponsorship activities have included a commitment as the Caribbean regional sponsor for the 2007 Cricket World Cup and a J$ 100 million sponsorship commitment to the Jamaican Football Federation in support of
3290-611: The Propaganda Indie Club nights across the UK, an intimate gig at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut , they also supported the Stone Roses at their Glasgow Green concert on 15 June 2013. The band announced unplugged show scheduled for June in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and three dates at Oran Mor in Glasgow. All shows sold-out within hours of going on general sale. A special one-off show was scheduled for Shetland, their second on
3384-515: The U.S. supply of Red Stripe from Jamaica to the U.S., contract-brewed for it by City Brewing Co. of La Crosse, Wisconsin, at its Latrobe Brewing Company facility in Pennsylvania. Desnoes & Geddes still made Red Stripe for Jamaica, Brazil, Canada and Europe. Lack of consumer acceptance of U.S.-brewed Red Stripe resulted in brewing for the States returning to Jamaica. On 7 September 2016
3478-652: The UK Singles Chart. "The Don"/"Skag Trendy" is to date the View's last single to chart in the UK top 40. In early 2006, the band signed to James Endeacott's new record label 1965 Records , part of the Sony BMG group and linked to Columbia Records . A rare live version of "Screamin' n Shoutin'", recorded at the University of Abertay Dundee , headlined the NME/1965 Records cover CD featured with
3572-477: The UK albums chart, but fell to No. 27 the following week and was out of the top 40 another week later. The first single from the album, " 5 Rebbecca's " did poorly in the UK charts peaking at just No. 57. It was followed by " Shock Horror ", which despite having significantly greater airplay charted even lower at No. 64. The album's third and last single "Temptation Dice" missed the top 100 altogether. Michael Annable leaves band. Limited Edition copies of
3666-617: The UK top 100. Afterwards, the already downloadable "Sunday" was rereleased in June 2011 as part of the Cutting Corners EP which also included album track "Happy" along with two new tracks, "Sideways" and "Alone", which both have had positive reviews from fans. The EP also includes the Tim Hutton remix of "Sunday". In an interview with NME after T in the Park 2011, frontman Kyle Falconer said that they had begun to write songs for
3760-631: The UK, while editing their music-based website. Red Stripe sponsors sports talk television program Pardon the Interruption during the summer months, alternating with Guinness . Also recently Red Stripe began sponsoring the International Festival of Thumb Wrestling held annually in Mason City, Iowa. Red Stripe also sponsored Ignite Urban competition along with SUM Entertainment. Red Stripe Light has also been announced as
3854-474: The UK. " Same Jeans ", the third single from the album, was released 15 January 2007. It became their most successful single to date, reaching No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart and becoming a major hit for the band. Subsequent singles however, a double a-side of " The Don "/" Skag Trendy " and " Face for the Radio ", failed to receive such chart success, reaching only No. 33 and No. 69 respectively in
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3948-405: The United States government controlled leases, after which the lands were put up for sale. In 1839, David Dale Owen made a geologic survey of the region. The Ordovician Galena limestone contained most of the galena ore, and peak productivity occurred between 1840 and 1850. By 1845 Galena was producing nearly 27,000 tons of lead ore annually, and Jo Daviess County was producing 80 percent of
4042-417: The United States. By 1828, the population was estimated at 10,000, rivaling the population of Chicago at the time. Galena developed as the largest steamboat hub on the Mississippi River north of St. Louis . Galena was the home of Ulysses S. Grant and eight other Civil War generals. Today, the city is a tourist destination known for its history, architecture, and resorts. The city is named for galena ,
4136-559: The View are on fire" could be heard ringing loudly around the packed tent. They also played both festivals in 2007. In mid-2006 the band began a UK wide headline tour. During this tour the band played their first headline show in Scotland at the Liquid Room on 1 September 2006, they then went on to play dates with other major acts and feature in the MTV2 Gonzo tour. Documenting this, a half-hour-long special On Tour With The View
4230-458: The adoption of a comprehensive plan. The plan outlines details on burying utilities, replacing parking with bike lanes and several beautification initiatives. This historic district has garnered the attention of dozens of volunteer groups who work to beautify and increase the utility of the area. As the premier street in the second most popular tourist destination in Illinois those planning Main Street must be focused on balancing new developments along
4324-578: The album featured a DVD containing their full-length documentary, Dryburgh Style , a gig from the Glasgow Barrowlands and all music videos released up to "Shock Horror". The View toured in early March 2010, visiting Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh. The tour showcased new material from their upcoming album. In addition to this, Kyle Falconer played an acoustic, charity solo show in Liverpool on 27 February. On 23 February 2010, it
4418-533: The album's lead single, "Feels Like". Although Falconer, Webster and Reilly participated in the reunion, Morrison opted not to rejoin the band. He was replaced by Miles Kane drummer Jay Sharrock in both a touring and session capacity. On 10 May, 2023, during a concert at The Deaf Institute in Manchester, an on-stage altercation occurred between Falconer and Webster. A subsequent concert in London on 11 May 2023
4512-552: The album, co-writer and bassist Kieren Webster was voted as number six on the NME Cool List 2006 Top 50 . Titled Hats Off to the Buskers , the album was released on 22 January 2007 and entered the UK album chart at No. 1 on 28 January. Following the album's release, the band took part in the NME Awards Tour 2007, alongside acts such as The Automatic , The Horrors and Mumm-Ra and " Wasted Little DJs "
4606-492: The area. Galena is largely popular as a result of its historic walkable urbanism, a rarity among American cities. 85 percent of the structures in Galena are within the Galena Historic District , which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and greatly contributes to the city's popularity. The Old Market House State Historic Site , built in 1845, is a museum of local social history . Main Street
4700-484: The band to be called 'The Underground View'. In 2007, the band performed shows in Australia and performed "Same Jeans" on the talk show Rove Live . Instead of waiting on-stage to shake hands with the host, the band immediately left the stage, leaving Rove McManus with a simple pat on the back from Steven Morrison. Taken from the album, their first single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released 7 August 2006. The single
4794-570: The band's Two Thumbs management website. Videos were also made available to accompany some of the recordings. During this period the band came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 presenters Zane Lowe , Edith Bowman and Jo Whiley as well as BBC Radio 2 presenter Dermot O'Leary who gave them airplay nine months before the album hit number one. The band's live performance of "Wasted Little DJs" (later to be their first single) featured on Zane's show of 8 February 2006, alongside established acts The Kooks and Be Your Own Pet . Soon after, tracks from
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#17327767405074888-419: The band's usual setlist. The album has been rumored to release around September, the time Kyle reminds us when he "Was attacked by the geese at camper down zoo" In a new interview with Clash Music. It is to includes 3 brand new unheard tracks: "Kill Kyle", "Dirty Magazine", and " Standard ". The View are due to play several gigs in support of the release of the compilation, including a string of performances at
4982-509: The board of trustees. Charles S. Hempstead was elected the first mayor, with 185 of the 356 votes cast. The first US census of the town was also held that year, recording 1,900 inhabitants. Hempstead would serve until 1845. Indigenous peoples of the Americas traded galena with French traders as early as 1692. Julien Dubuque mined the ore in Iowa from 1788 until 1810. From 1807 until 1834,
5076-490: The brand in the States since it was not packaged in its distinctive squat brown bottle and painted label. This marketing issue was resolved only to have shipments temporarily suspended in January 1989 due to cannabis smuggling in shipping containers discovered in the Port of Miami . Red Stripe recovered and rode the popularity of dance hall and reggae in the early 1990s to well over a million cases of annual distribution. Red Stripe
5170-580: The citizens gave him an Italianate two-story brick house, today recognized as the Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site. He was selected as the candidate of the Republican Party for the 1868 presidential election . Grant was elected and served two four-year terms. He did not return to Galena. Augustus Louis Chetlain , who captained the regiment that Grant trained, was later brevetted to major general. Jeweler John E. Smith , who raised
5264-531: The city was 87.5% White , 0.8% Black or African American , 0.6% Asian , 0.5% Native American , 4.4% from other races , and 6.2% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 10.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 3,429 people, 1,632 households, and 896 families residing in the city. The population density was 819.4 inhabitants per square mile (316.4/km ). There were 1,960 housing units at an average density of 470.0 per square mile (181.5/km ). The racial makeup of
5358-536: The city was 93.6% White , 0.5% African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 3.7% from other races , and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 8.3% of the population. There were 1,632 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who
5452-421: The city. It stands at 1,063 feet (324 m) above sea level. Galena has a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification : Dfa), with cold winters and hot summers. Annual precipitation is about 36 inches, with a distinct peak in summer. Because of the city's proximity to the Galena River, buildings have been threatened on numerous occasions by flooding. Eventually the Army Corps of Engineers built
5546-429: The city. Until the late 1980s, Galena was a small rural farming community. In 1990, local industries included a Kraft Foods cheese plant, Lemfco Foundry, John Westwick's foundry, and Microswitch, Inc. In the 1980s, Galena Mayor Frank Einsweiler initiated a tourist campaign. Since that time Galena's business district has emphasized its historic assets in the face of suburban development. Such long-standing businesses in
5640-408: The company celebrated the shipment of the first container of Red Stripe to be exported to the United States from Jamaica in 4 years. The company said this historic move was core to the company's mission of re-establishing Jamaica as the global hub for the Jamaican brand. It was still being imported to the U.S. in 2023, from Jamaica in bottles, and the Netherlands in kegs and cans. In North America,
5734-423: The debut EP began to be played on Radio 1 and other local and national stations. In particular, Jim Gellatly , at Xfm Scotland , featured the band heavily on X-Posure Scotland, his new music show. A live acoustic session was recorded for the show broadcast 3 May 2006. On 26 and 27 August 2006, the View were a last-minute addition to the Reading and Leeds Festivals . The NME reported the fans' chant of "The View,
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#17327767405075828-573: The downtown area, including Stair's Grocery, Sullivan's Grocery, Clingman's Pharmacy, the oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Illinois, and Hartig Drug , closed their downtown locations. Clingman's and Hartig's relocated to the outskirts of Galena, while Stair's and Sullivan's closed their doors permanently because of competition. In late 2010, Clingman's joined the Hartig's family and moved their pharmacy to Hartig's Drugs location along Highway 20. The Country Fair in Grant Park has been an attraction that has helped increase tourist traffic to Galena as
5922-419: The far northwestern corner of Illinois, escaped glaciation, while almost the entire state was glaciated, nearly to its southern tip. Because it escaped glaciation, this area is known for its hills, valleys, bluffs and considerable exposed rock. Horseshoe Mound is a hill located outside Galena that U.S. 20 winds around before entering Galena. The view from Horseshoe Mound is one of the most photographed spots in
6016-439: The first trustees. Incorporation was approved by the county board of trustees on October 2, and the first meeting of trustees occurred the next day. The 15th Illinois General Assembly (1836–37) codified the trustee election process. A steamboat was selected as the town seal on May 22, 1837. A state law governing local jurisdictions resulted in the town holding its first elections for mayor and aldermen on May 24, 1841, to replace
6110-408: The fourth album, and that it could be out by Christmas. However, he later admitted that these comments were rather over-enthusiastic, and the album would be ready around the summer of 2012. In autumn 2011, their website announced they were going to record demos in T Pot studios, the same studio they recorded the demos for Hats Off To The Buskers . Speaking about the album's sound, Kyle Falconer said it
6204-484: The growth of the city led settlers to encroach on native land claims, as they sought new veins of lead. Following a murder of a pioneer family near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin , by the Winnebago, Galena closed its mines for safety and European-American residents prepared for war. They constructed forts at nearby Elizabeth and Apple River ; although these were not used during the conflict, the forts provided residents with security and protection. The ensuing Winnebago War
6298-448: The guise of The Dryburgh Soul Band. On 10 April 2013, the View announced they would be releasing a compilation album called Seven Year Setlist . The album has been named this due to the fact that the track listing features songs that are most commonly played in the set-lists at the band's concerts (excluding the new tracks). The compilation features several of the band's singles mixed with a couple of album tracks which feature heavily in
6392-507: The island, with the previous gig being in December 2012. The View's fifth studio album was produced by Albert Hammond Jr. and is entitled Ropewalk after the Hamburg Reeperbahn district where it was recorded. The album was due to be released on 8 June 2015 with a UK tour held throughout March and April 2015. However, on 13 May 2015 it was announced that the album release will be postponed until 11 September 2015, due to Kyle receiving treatment for an unspecified but ongoing illness. Release
6486-400: The lands out to operators. A large group of colonists led by Dr. Moses Meeker and James Harris arrived in 1823. Steamboat trade began in 1824. The first official lease of the mines on behalf of the US government was dated September 30, 1822 and made to James Johnson , brother of US Senator Richard Mentor Johnson . Martin Thomas, appointed by the government in 1824 to oversee mine leases,
6580-399: The lead in the United States. In 1852, the region produced 87 percent of the American output, and 10 percent of the world's, with pollutants from Galena's industry found as far away as Lake Matoaka in Tidewater Virginia . Once one of the most important cities in the state, Galena was a hub on the Mississippi River between St. Louis and St. Paul . Due to erosion, the Galena River
6674-584: The likes of Carling as a featured sponsor of the underground music scene. In support of this promotional strategy, the Red Stripe Music Awards were initiated between 2007 and 2010, with the winner of the award receiving featured billing at two music festivals, Blissfields and The Great Escape , and the opportunity to tour with a high-profile act. Winners of the award included The Runners, Ben Howard, Klaus Says Buy The Record, and The Laurel Collective, while judges ranged from musicians such as Guy Garvey , music journalists and brand representatives from Red Stripe. As
6768-519: The national team's regional qualifying efforts for the 2010 FIFA World Cup . In 2007, under the guidance of brand manager Jonny Kirkham, Red Stripe initiated a campaign in the UK to support new music by sponsoring events such as the Camden Crawl and The Great Escape festivals, as well as hosting a number of free music events with artists such as The View and The Rifles . Recent work with new bands puts this initiative in direct competition with
6862-677: The natural form of lead sulfide (PbS) and the most important lead ore . Native Americans mined the ore for use in burial rituals. The Havana Hopewell first traded galena in the area during the Middle Woodland period (c. 1–400 CE). However, the use of galena in the Havana territory is uncertain; very little has been identified in burial mounds. During the Mississippian period (900–1500 CE), galena saw use as body paint . In 1658 French explorers, probably via contact with
6956-626: The new album was announced on 31 January, and will begin on 4 April. It will involve three Scottish gigs: the Caird Hall in Dundee, Aberdeen Music Hall and Barrowlands in Glasgow. On 21 March 2011, it was announced they would attend the Reading and Leeds festival. On 8 July, they played on the main stage at T in the Park . After the release of "Cheeky for a Reason", the View announced it would begin touring in November and December. They kicked off
7050-469: The next decade: five major concepts have been supported. In 2010, the 32nd annual Halloween Parade attendance was estimated at 15,000. In 2011, TripAdvisor listed Galena among its top-ten "Charming Small Towns". Galena is located at 42°25′5″N 90°25′53″W / 42.41806°N 90.43139°W / 42.41806; -90.43139 (42.418171, −90.431472) along the Galena River , which
7144-539: The official beer category Major Sponsor for the 2010 Zwack Air Hockey World Championships taking place in July 2010 in Houston, Texas. Galena, Illinois Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois , United States. It had a population of 3,308 at the 2020 census . A 581-acre (235 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as
7238-488: The river in 1788. The French named the settlement as La Pointe , and early American settlers adopted this name as "The Point" after the United States acquired the territory in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Early documentation officially records the name as "Fever River" for the wild beans that grew there, an early name for the Galena River . This name did not appear to be widely used. George Davenport ,
7332-715: The school talent contest four times but were only successful twice. Following this, the band set up base to write their own material in a back room of The Bayview Pub, a bar owned by Falconer's cousin. They progressed to play more cover gigs and weddings around the Dundee area, including the Centenary Bar in Central Dundee and a caravan park in Arbroath . The band were later ejected from their base in The Bayview, following singer Kyle Falconer reportedly riding
7426-522: The single entered the UK MTV / NME video charts at Number 9, climbing to Number 1 on 13 August 2006. The single was the BBC Radio 1 Colin and Edith show's record of the week for week commencing Monday, 10 July 2006 and entered the BBC Radio 1 daytime playlist on 12 July 2006. The band followed up with their second single " Superstar Tradesman ", released 23 October 2006, also reaching No. 15 in
7520-748: The state Masonic order . Gunsmith Jasper A. Maltby was promoted to brigadier general at the Siege of Vicksburg . John Duerr was brevetted in 1865, and later was a successful merchant in Monticello, Iowa . William R. Rowley was brevetted in 1865, and later became a county judge. The View (band) The View are a Scottish indie rock band that formed in Dundee, Angus in 2005. They incorporate various styles such as punk , pop , alternative rock , and folk in their music. They are best known for their 2007 single " Same Jeans " which reached number 3 on
7614-468: The support of local congressman Elihu B. Washburne , Grant became Galena's first general when promoted by Abraham Lincoln on May 17, 1861. Washburne later served a brief stint as Grant's Secretary of State and then as Minister to France . Victories at Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain prompted Lincoln to promote Grant to lieutenant general on March 3, 1864, giving him command of all Union Armies . Grant returned victorious to Galena in 1865 and
7708-519: The tour at Stoke Sugarmill on 28 November. The tours stops included, Bournemouth, London, Sunderland, Derby, Norwich, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow and ended with a homecoming show at Dundee on 19 December. They headlined the Saturday of RockNess festival however this was abandoned after three songs due to over-crowding and rescheduled to the Sunday. They also played Main stage at T in the Park 2012 under
7802-517: The waterway, and the transition to commercial stores with the charm provided by natural areas and long standing businesses. Trolley Cars follow parade routes north and south on Main Street and connect shopping to parks and wineries. The town is home to several wineries in the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA . In the area, there are 450 vineyards and 100 wineries available to visit. Main Street in downtown Galena has
7896-524: Was "Fleetwood Mac's Rumours done by The Clash." A free download of the album track, "Hold On Now" was available for a limited period in May 2012 to give fans a taster of the new album. This went down well and the band have since announced that their first single from the album will be "How Long", which was released on 9 July 2012. The first gigs that the View played in 2011 were at King Tut's in Glasgow, on 25 and 26 January. They were both sold out. A tour to promote
7990-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.71. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 19, 4.2% from 20 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. The median income for
8084-643: Was announced that the band will play at T in the Park 2010 on the Main stage. The band have also been confirmed for Maynooth university festival, The Gathering. The View played an intimate venue tour during November and December 2010 playing material from the new album. The tour began in Scotland in Aberdeen, then proceeded in England, before finishing back in Scotland at Velocity in Dunfermline. The third album
8178-512: Was broadcast on MTV2 on 18 November 2006. In December 2006, the band played gigs in Tokyo , Japan and made their first trip to the United States, in January 2007, playing dates in New York City , San Francisco and Los Angeles . In mid-2006, they began to record their debut album, with Owen Morris , who had previously produced albums by Oasis and The Verve . During the production of
8272-404: Was commissioned to survey the mines in 1826. The name "Galena" was purportedly proposed during a town meeting that year; rejected names included Jackson, Harrison, and Jo Daviess. After Thomas platted the town, starting in June 1827, settlers could lease plots from the government. The land remained in government possession until the leasing system was eased out in 1836–37. When Jo Daviess County
8366-505: Was founded in 1827, Galena was named its county seat. This established the first courts in Galena; previous legal proceedings were heard in front of the Superintendent of Lead Mines. 21 million pounds of lead were mined in Galena from 1825 to 1828, and the population skyrocketed in that time from 200 to 10,000. Local native tribes, then mostly Meskwaki and Ho-Chunk, permitted settlers to mine in established areas in Galena. However,
8460-553: Was little more than a skirmish, but as a result, the US annexed more lands near the city in the resulting 1829 Treaty of Prairie du Chien which they forced on the Winnebago. A meeting of townspeople on February 1, 1830, established the first fire department. At a town meeting at the county courthouse on September 7, 1835, sixty-five residents approved a motion for incorporation as a town. Eight days later, five individuals were elected as
8554-418: Was one of the first in the state to require architectural review of exterior building modifications. Zoning restrictions against wood-structure buildings contributed to the prevalence of brick buildings. All along Main Street the architectural style and historic feel create a unique atmosphere. Efforts to improve the existing infrastructure while preserving the character of this neighborhood continued in 2003 with
8648-407: Was rumoured to be completed in April 2010. The View have since cancelled a live performance at Delamere Forest due to 'recording commitments'. In an interview with Scottish newspaper The Daily Record , bassist Kieren Webster said the album is being produced by Youth , who has worked with the likes of The Verve and Primal Scream. They produced "Sunday", a track from the forthcoming album, available as
8742-426: Was then brought forward to 4 September 2015. To coincide with the release the View played in-store performances at music stores throughout Scottish cities as well as a one-off exclusive gig in their hometown of Dundee. The band played a number of festivals throughout 2015 including the main stage at T in the Park and supported Paolo Nutini at Glasgow Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park in August 2015. They played
8836-578: Was voted Best Track of the year at the annual NME Awards 2007. The View announced their "Rocket to Russia" tour which visited many countries around Europe such as Holland, Russia and Germany. During the tour, the View played with the Underground Heroes at the Tap'n'Tin in Chatham. At the end of the night, the View and Underground Heroes joined forces on a version of "Same Jeans". The union prompted
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