For the last 3 years, Alex Quinn has been making a name for himself as a vibrant, charismatic and much sought after solo artist. He Has played regularly at venues and festivals across the north of England even gigging at a large open air festival in Norway. Alex has a large following and has now decided to take things to the next level...
The Man in The Street are a three piece group of hand picked musicians who have been working and performing with Alex since early 2008.
Jon Abdy has been playing bass in various bands since time began. He has played in rock, folk, acoustic and punk bands. He has a very easy style of bass that can be quiet and melodic one minute and driving and rhythmic the next.
Tut Sutcliffe is a versatile drummer who adds energy to the band. He has played with Alex and Jon in a previous band and has a very insightful understanding of the way Alex wants his music to sound. He plays with flare and passion whilst remaining a tight and solid drummer.
The band are hard to categorise but are influenced by Springsteen, Martyn Joseph, Coldplay, The Goo Goo Dolls, U2 and Seth Lakeman.
They are a talented band who have been impressing wherever they have played.
Alex Quinn -& The Man in the Street's Friend Space (Top 7)
Alex Quinn -& The Man in the Street has 1938 friends.
We are on our way for another UK tour to celebrate our new single - The Power!
We would love to see you at one of our shows, so come and say hello...
Liverpool, Magnet - Feb 26 Sheffield, Tuesday Club presents… - Feb 27 Nottingham, The Maze! - Feb 28 Leeds, Hifi Club - Mar 1 Cambridge, Soul Tree - Mar 3 Bristol, Start The Bus - Mar 4 Manchester, Mint Lounge - Mar 5 London, Madame Jo Jo's - Mar 6 Birmingham, Hare & Hounds -Mar 7 Wales, Detonate 10th Birthday Weekender! - Mar 8
Jamming every Weds, Live bands every Thurs. Bands/Acts wanted to play at Thursday Night Showcases. Free beer available. Please message us @ Myspace is you want to play. The Woolpack, 238 Lockwood Rd, Huddersfield, HD1 3TG
Fantastic to hear you finally at New Mill tonight. You have a great voice, and a passion for music. Me and Lizzy loved hearing your songs. Wishing you all the best over the coming months. Thanks again.
Besides saying a really big THANK YOU for all your support and encouragement during 2007, I thought I'd let you know about what is for me, a very special forthcoming event:
Saturday February 23rd 2008 Roger Davies in concert at Birdsedge Village Hall On the A629 Penistone Road, Birdsedge, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 7pm for a 7.30pm start Tickets £7 - Please call Jacey Bedford for tickets on 01484 606230
Please do join me if you can - it will be a lovely night in a great little venue. Expect some new songs and all the hits of course! I'll really look forward to seeing you there.
