Ben Birchall (vocals, guitar)
Dave McGann (guitar, vocals)
Adam Hengstberger (bass, vocals)
Matthew Vehl (hammond, piano)
Darren Dean Vlah (drums)
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Influences
Elvis Costello, Dylan, Billy Bragg, The Clash, Elliott Smith, The Strokes, The Church, The Beatles, Springsteen, The Stones, Sloan, Tom Petty, Oasis, The Kinks, Wilco, Spoon, Ryan Adams, Badly Drawn Boy, Supergrass, The Posies, Beck, Pulp, Kweller, Creedence, Libertines, Jack White, Squeeze, Ed Harcourt, The Wilburys, You Am I, Glide, Belle and Sebastian, Jason Falkner, Jon Brion, Kings of Leon...
Walking the line between remorse and joy, Ben Birchall and the Corrections take cues from Elvis Costello, Dylan and the Kinks and make some beautiful, miserable pop tunes.
The Corrections kind of happened by accident. After the collapse of Birchall’s previous band Klinger, he tried to go solo, but was followed by former Klinger rhythm section Darren Vlah (drums) and Glenn Arnup (bass). They formed the core of the backing band on Birchall’s 2004 debut, Year of the Monkey, alongside Hovercrafts guitarist Dave McGann. After the recording was over, the guys stuck around, and were joined by Hammond player and all round good guy, Matt Vehl in late 2004.
Their debut album ’Last Ditch Brigade’ landed mid 2007 to enthusiastic reviews and rapturous crowds.
Fostered by Cavalier Records (The Rumours, The Hovercrafts, Crayon Fields etc), if anything they’re getting looser and bluesier in their old age. It’s an ok trip.
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Ben Birchall & The Corrections's Friend Space (Top 11)
Cayn Borthwick Band are playing a very intimate and very free show this friday at Grumpy's Green on Smith st with support from Ten Pound Henry (Miles O'Neil of Suitcase Royale). Music starts at 8 and goes till late....
Hey there, Special Patrol are coming to Melbourne this sat 24th to launch their new album at The John Curtin Band Room. Come check it out there is free beer!
Hey guys if you know of any vocalists who may suit our style or you just wanna check out the radness we're playing at the East Brunswick this coming Tuesday. Send them our way it would be much appreciated. Entry's $5 concesion or $8 full fare. Rock on down! Cheers Schelite
Hey guys. We are currently looking for a vocalist
to help finish off our debut EP and become part of our permanent
lineup. If you like our demos and think you or someone else could help
us out it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Schelite
The next Friday Night Fire takes place on Friday July 31, and features
Major Chord, Lady Grey and Luke Sinclair of The Idle Hoes in a special
solo performance. Doors at 9pm, would be great to see you there. Cheers.
With an all star line up:
Eddie Perfect
Paul Capsis
The Conglomerate
Abbie Cardwell
Sophie Brous
Tommy Spender
Casey Benetto
Video Day
Steve Sedergreen
Jan Skubiszewski
Marc Testart
Xani Kolac
Peter 'The Dog' Burgess
Ben Hendry
Brother Grim
Jelly Tub Rollers
and
Clairy Baby Brown & The Bangin Rackettes
Hi! We're heading across to Melbourne town this Saturday 4th July for a show at Northcote Social Club with Skipping Girl Vinegar. Hope to see you there!
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