Al is usually accompanied by the superb upright bass playing of Oli Arditi .
Influences
Myspace Contact TablesJon Martyn, Nick Drake, Nic Jones, Joni Mitchell, Todd Rundgren, World Party, Jeff Buckley, Rush, Gong, Pentangle, Hendrix, Steeley Dan, Seasick Steve, Le Vent du Nord, Shooglenifty, Radiohead, Spacebats.
Buy The new album 'Songs From Under The Table' on CD right here!!!
With a playing style strongly reminiscent of Jon Martyns ‘Solid Air’ days and a writing style heavily influenced by the same, with generous helpings of Todd Rundgren, Joni Mitchell, World Party and Nick Drake, Al’s true calling has always been the live performance of his original blues and folk tinged set.
Urged by the late great virtuoso guitarist Eric Roche to get out there and play, Al has gone on to gig intensively throughout 2006/2007 playing support slots with artists including Martin Carthy, Tina Dico, as well as Cambridge Folk Festival.
Whilst working alongside a host of influential names as a producer and remixer, most notably as one half of the Spacebats duo responsible for the remix of The Doors classic Riders On The Storm, not to mention writing scores for television and multi-million dollar video games, Al has also released a debut album of his own acoustic based songs, called 'Songs From Under The Table'.
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Hello it's open mic night at The Grapes in Bury tomorrow Tuesday 4th November, and we have the wonderful ANDREW TAYLOR coming along to do a showcase for us, as well as the usual open mic sessions. Hope you can make it, it's looking like being a very good night. Take care and hope to see you soon, Love Daisy and Gary :):)
I'm gutted to be missing your next gig in Cambridge but I'll be away trying to catch some sun. I'll definitely try and make the next one! Keep doing what you're doing - it's terrific.
Hi Al, yes it's a great guitar , and very cheap . It's made by clearwater and costs about 200 pounds . I had to do a serious set-up , but now it sounds and plays better than my guilds .(did I really say that) ---yes and it's true . I know this guy with a ( real ) gypsy jazz guitar and mine just blows it away . Great to be in contact with you , keep in touch , all the best , Dave .
cheers Al. I'm quite chuffed with 'falling' too - although that must make me amazingly narcisistic (and probably a poor speller...). I hadn't considered those bands for years - I saw the Bolshoi in ...86? blimey I'm old - but, hey, you know them too! Old Crocks both! I guess I'm still an 80's musician at heart.... but not kajagoogoo....
hope you're well. thanks for sccepting my friend request. loving the tunes! they are brill! hope to catch more of yout tunes at the steammboat next thursday :) xxLoweyxx
