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Al Britten
Folk / Alternative

Blinded By Silence now available at the Tin Angel



Coventry, Midlands
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/26/2009
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Member Since2/22/2006
Band Websitewww.albritten.co.uk
Band MembersN/A
InfluencesWill Cookson, Ben Clempson, Jonny Nicholds, Dave Sanders, Dave Bennett, Jimmy O'Neil, Cliff Hands, Kristy Gallacher, Wes Finch... Also influenced by: Jackson C. Frank, Iron & Wine, Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Devandra Banhart, Joe Strummer, Calvin Johnson, Mark Lanegan, Tom Waits, The Minutemen, Paul Curreri, Mudhoney, Bob Dylan, John Hurt (Mississippi not Alien), Bukka White, Bill Hicks, Mitch Hedberg, Bruce Pavitt, Gamble Rogers... etc, etc, etc, etc, etc
Sounds LikeBruised, urban folk from a Coventry back-bedroom... discuss
Record LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 11 2009 8:00P
The Nursery Tavern Coventry
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
The Nelson Alcester
Nov 18 2009 8:00P
Browns Coventry
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Squires Cafe Coventry
Jan 31 2010 8:00P
The Royal Oak Kenilworth
Feb 11 2010 8:00P
Cox’s Yard Stratford Upon Avon
Mar 5 2010 8:00P
Warwick Arts Centre Coventry

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   About Al Britten
Take one 4-track, an empty back-bedroom in Coventry, an acoustic guitar, some stories about apathetic night workers, haunted car factories, broken hearted adolescents, hazy nights out, and mix all the above into grungey Dylanesque folk music... ta da. Als second album 'Blinded By Silence' is available at the Tin Angel, Spon Street, Coventry - or PM Al on this space to arrange alternative means

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Wolverhampton - New Venue 2010

Wolverhampton - New Venue 2010



Oct 22 2009 3:12 PM

new venue opening in wolves 2010 please message us with your contact details if you would like to play!
THE RETINAL CIRCUS

THE RETINAL CIRCUS



Oct 15 2009 3:05 AM

Hey Al nice to meet you monday have passed your details on I reckon I'll get you booked for something in the near future.. :) will be in touch either way.. Your lyrics are fantastic!!

Craigus
The Treehorns

The Treehorns



Sep 30 2009 4:13 PM

Hey Al
If you are around on saturday we are supporting agnostic mountain gospel choir at Taylor Johns.
we have £4 cheap tickets if anyones interested!
Hope all's good!!
The Treehorns x
Godiva Festival 2009

Godiva Festival 2009



Sep 25 2009 2:47 PM

Hey!

We'd really appreciate your support in getting Godiva Festival on the UK Festival map!

'The Midlands biggest and best free festival'

Vote for us under the 'Family Festival Award' category at the UK Festival AWards by visiting:

http://www.festivalawards.com

Spread the word!

Much love! x


Vote for Godiva Festival
Si Hayden

Si Hayden



Sep 18 2009 10:02 PM

I've just joined facebook, if your a member, link up on there too!:) www.facebook.com/sihayden Hope all is well! si
Czech Cheque Checkers

Czech Cheque Checkers



Jul 31 2009 3:29 PM

Thanks Al, just been back for a good listen to your stuff, I love it! Where can I buy your album from?

Tom
nutty vibes

Adam McNulty



Jul 21 2009 7:51 PM

i bloody loves your words al.

really do.
LucidDreams Music Group

LucidDreams Music Group



Jul 20 2009 7:32 PM

LucidDreams Music thanks you for the friendship and wishes you a successful day. Be sure to visit our MySpace Profile!

Best regards,
LucidDreams Music
The Congress Roses

The Congress Roses



Jul 12 2009 11:15 PM

Really enjoyed your set on Saturday!
PCWILLOW

PCWILLOW



Jun 24 2009 10:32 PM

Great folk line-up at Coventry's Godiva Festival this year - and it's free!

Fear/Love.

Fear/Love.



Jun 18 2009 5:02 PM

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Invitation To Love

Invitation To Love



Jun 15 2009 9:56 PM

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Lucy Anne Sale

Lucy Anne Sale



Jun 13 2009 12:42 PM

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Godiva Festival 2009

Godiva Festival 2009



Jun 11 2009 11:44 AM

The Midlands largest FREE festival!

Godiva Festival, Coventry


Follow @godivafestival on Twitter for the latest updates.
Resurrection Men

Resurrection Men



Jun 10 2009 1:24 PM


COME TO THIS


Resurrection Men

Resurrection Men



Jun 10 2009 9:24 AM

Hello and glad tidings,

We are playing at The Nursery Tavern, Coventry on 25th June with Wes Finch & The Dirty Band and Scattered Sons (featuring members of The Treehorns and Shackletons)

In the meantime, watch this...



Resurrection Men
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Resurrection Men

Resurrection Men



May 23 2009 9:28 AM


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Emma McGann

Emma McGann



May 20 2009 2:46 AM

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Resurrection Men

Resurrection Men



May 18 2009 11:03 AM

This is the video for 'Fits' which is on our new CD.

Hope you like it.



Resurrection Men
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Tom

Tom Printer



May 15 2009 12:41 PM

Hey. Hows you diddlin?

Just to let you know I've launched a new website: www.StressFreePrint.co.uk. If you get a sec, please take a look around and let me know what you think. As always, give me a shout if you need any leaflets, flyers or posters to promote your gigs. Hope I can help you out sometime.

Take care and keep up the good work,
Tom.

P.S. Cheers for your friendship. As a thank you, enter voucher code 'myspace' when ordering leaflet printing, flyer printing or poster printing and I'll knock 15 quid off the cost!
Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake

Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake



May 8 2009 9:20 PM

Enjoying your site.

This is to let you know what's in store for
Wed 8th July @ The Tower of Song, Birmingham



Hope you enjoy it.
Ash :o)
Fear/Love.

Fear/Love.



May 4 2009 4:45 PM

Sounded great the other night, you should play crystalline rust more often, it's top song.

See you soon.
Dawson.
Jools Street

Jools Street



May 2 2009 3:19 PM

Hey Al - top playing - all the best - Jools
Fear/Love.

Fear/Love.



Apr 25 2009 5:07 PM

Al!
Just listened to the new album, really ,really liked it.

Grooves in the Branches is a T.U.N.E!

Hope all is well, see you soon.

Dawson.
Andréa

Andréa



Apr 10 2009 9:53 AM

Hi Al have a great gig tonight! Wishing you & yours lots of special moments over the Easter weekend! x :)
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