Brian Madigan - vocals, guitar;
Pat Randal - guitars, vocals;
Josh Clark - drums;
Giles Brown - bass, accordion, vocals;
Zoe Stephenson - fiddle, vocals
Influences
Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Jon Ottway, Tom Robinson, Billy Bragg, Damien Rice, Leonard Cohen, Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Marc Almond, Elvis, Toyah Wilcox, The Who, Radiohead, The Streets, Air, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, Yes, Deep, Purple, Queen, Robbie Williams, Natalie Umbruglia (no, really), Nick Cave, Elvis Costello, Crazy Jane, 'planet' Bob Cairns, The Clash, The Band, Kangeroo Moon, Aphex Twin, Gavin Bryars, Philip Glass, Led Zepellin, Charles Ives, Art Brut, Day One, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Sounds Like
"ballroom-blitz meets the levellers with a sprinkling of neil innes" Mike Peter Read, Film Director.
"Sort of like an Acoustic/Folk version of Tom Lehrer; good tunes, funny lyrics and intelligence." Ian Kerridge, Writer.
"Brian Madigan writes pithy, cynical, piercing songs about life – they make you think, they make you laugh – then he hits you with an edgy lyric that could easily make you cry."
Tim Carroll, FolkWords.
Think Billy Bragg meets Johnny Cash with Rolf doing the introductions and the Levellers shouting abuse from the shadows.
Middle Class Blues
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hi you're sounding great and just as quirky as ever! It was Mike who put me on to you which is probably why we're both blasting you from the past on the same day... Do you need another flute sometime? Very expensive of course ;-) xx
Great songs mate & a belting voice. You can hear some real passion in your songs. Something that I think is one of the most important things a musician should have. Many do forget. Keep me posted mate, hopefully catch ya live
Check Out Me Tunes Influences The Beatles, The Doors, The Kinks, Nirvana, Blur, Beach Boys, The Hollies, The La's, The Rolling Stones and many more
Ah, you beat me to it! Really enjoyed your gig last night - loved what you are saying with your songs - wit and wisdom indeed. Look forward to the next time xxx
Hello Brian, as you did'nt get any of my emails i'll repeat it here. Great songs and i caught you on radio 2, oh and i'd buy some headphones that don't need holding up if i were you....leaves both hands to play the guitar.
All the best, Jay
Hi Brian, it's been a long time and now we meet up again in myspace world. Thanks for getting in touch - hope all is well with you. Like the new music, bit of a new direction. Take care and have a great 2007. Jim
Hi Brian, I'm enjoying your songs - great lyrics! Up the middle classes! I made my own dolls, by the way - those other girls got Barbie! Thanks for the connection, best wishes, Alisha
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