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Soul / Jazz / Experimental

"button up"

Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   buttonup: General Info
Member Since9/26/2006
Band Websitemyspace.com/buttonupmusic
Band Membersgarry john kane - bass
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ross mcfarlane - drums

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andy may - keyboards

stuart nisbet - guitars

brian mcfie - guitars

justin currie - vocals

joseph malik - vocals

tom macniven - trumpets

rick taylor - trombone

paul gallagher - hammond/pianos

ken mccluskey - harmonica

mark freegard - production

greg kane/KUDZU - production

Influencesbooker t and the mg's, james brown, georgie fame, the blockheads, the wailers, stevie wonder, the clash, the band, 2-tone, motown, stax and all things good
Sounds Likeeverything good in music put together the button up way
Record Labelbutton up records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 20 2008 8:00P
Spa Theatre Bridlington
Jun 21 2008 8:00P
Blackpool Winter Gardens Blackpool
Jun 22 2008 8:00P
Kings Theatre Southsea
Jun 28 2008 8:00P
Princess Theatre Torquay
Jun 28 2008 9:00P
Avalon stage Glastonbury Glastonbury
Jun 29 2008 8:00P
Parkpop The Hague
Jul 5 2008 4:00P
Rudolstadt Festival Rudolstadt
Jul 8 2008 8:00P
Carnegie Hall Dunfermline Dunfermline, Scotland
Jul 13 2008 8:00P
Henley Festival Henley, London and South East
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
Inverness Bught Ppark Inverness

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   About buttonup

New 10 track button up album "No dancin' on the Tables" available on download from i-tunes (look under jazz section - button up) USA, AUSTRALIA/N.Z, CANADA, UK/EUROPEAN UNION and JAPAN. Also download from NAPSTER, emusic, Rhapsody, Amazon MP3, MediaNet or buy physical C.D from www.myspace.com/buttonupmusic through cheque or paypal. Click the 'buy now' button to purchase the album through paypal,visa.mastercard etc.

If living in the U.K c.d format is available by sending a cheque for £10 (which includes p+p) made out to "button up records" address - Button Up Records POBox 8913 COATBRIDGE SCOTLAND ML5 1WZ - please allow 10days for delivery. Enjoy the music and spread the word. A big thank you to you all.

A button up version of the late great Mr James Brown track "cold sweat" featuring Neil Weir on Trumpet now available to download from above songs. Enjoy!.

PLEASE CONTACT BUTTON UP email - buttonupinfo@hotmail.com

biography

button up was created by Garry John Kane and Ross Mcfarlane around 1998 to play Hammond jazz instrumental music to play in and around Glasgow "especially Mark Robbs buff club" as at the time no one was playing that kind of wonderful music. It developed into something special and produced a debut album "jazz casuals" in 1999 featuring Paul Gallagher ..boards, Ally McLeod on guitar, Ken Mccluskey on harmonica, Jim Wingate on percussion and produced by Greg Kane for Kudzu.

After the underground success of "jazz casuals" the band moved on and became players for other bands including - the proclaimers, Marianne Faithfull, Justin Currie, mull historical society, mccluskey brothers, gentle waves, the poems and pat Kane to name but a few.

Since 2004 with the production talent of mark freegard button up have "in between extensive touring commitments with other bands" been putting the new 10 track album together "No dancin' on the Tables". It features Andy May on all keyboards, guitars by Stuart Nisbet and one track by Brian "the flame" Mcfie. Also featuring the fantastic vocal of Justin Currie on 3 tracks with additional vocals on 2 tracks by the wonderful Joseph Malik. The horn section on the album consists of Tom Macniven "Trumpets" and Rick Taylor "Trombone" and complete a fine line up. There are 5 tracks that are instrumental keeping with the original button up idea.

The following tracks feature on the new 10 track button up album "No dancin' on the Tables" available on i-tunes.napster and c.d enjoy these exclusive mixes and thanks for listening. take care peace, love and friendship.

button up x

discography

"New Religion" c/w "In Recognition" double a-side single THE PROCLAIMERS W14 MUSIC 1757126 released 11th feb 2008

"whole wide world" THE PROCLAIMERS new e.p W14 MUSIC 1747739, 3 tracks released november 5th 2007

"No dancin on the Tables" button up records 2007 10 track album release date 1st November 2007 BUR001

"what is love for" JUSTIN CURRIE new album RYKODISC.Inc RCD 10924 RYKO track 8 "out of my control" October 2007

"life with you" THE PROCLAIMERS new album W14 MUSIC 1740872, 13 track album and limited edition double album out 3rd September 2007

"life with you" THE PROCLAIMERS new e.p W14 MUSIC 1742097, 3 tracks out August 27th 2007

"restless soul" THE PROCLAIMERS album PERSEVERE RECORDS, PERSREC CD 10, 14 track album 2005

"I can't change it" button up with Pat Kane from the album "A Tribute to Frankie Miller" Eagle Records Various Artists ETGBX227 2003

"It's better to have and don't need" button up with Justin Currie from the album "The Music" 25th Anniversary celebrations BBC Scotland RSMUSIC PROMO 1 2003

"housewives choice" 1st four tracks THE MCCLUSKEY BROTHERS album LINN RECORDS AKD 120, 2000


   


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Reid, all about it.





Jul 19 2008 8:40 PM

great sound! thanks for the add.
Tina
muppetdragon





Jul 18 2008 2:08 PM

it's official, i passed the course!! light at the end of the tunnel, here we come!!!! enjoy Edinburgh tonight xx
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Jul 13 2008 5:49 AM

hey ho,

thanks for adding me as a friend !

keep on rockin and have a psychedelic day ;)

greetz from hamburg !

Mantis

contact table datura

Schrecke 1

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PEACE
Roland and the Resonators





Jul 10 2008 6:44 PM

thanks for the request and your friendship,very interesting sounds , it would be cool to see your live show, all the best to you !
muppetdragon





Jul 4 2008 2:34 PM

wow just a handful more of gigs and plenty of rest for you then eh? i wish i could slack off but alas just a couple of months of hardship (really gotta finish my masters- grrr) and hopefully i will be free as a bird. i had a bit of a run- in with my cowbag boss at work and it's really given me a bigger incentive to want to leave my job; she basically treated me like sh** and i should not have to put up with it! i will let you know how it goes with the outcome of this course, hopefully will be outta here by crimbo. not sure if that is being too optimistic? really tempted by inverness gig but maybe it will be too pricey (petrol) to drive up and stuff... we will see... xx
Jan





Jun 18 2008 12:33 AM

Hey buttonup,

Thanks for the request. How have I managed to miss your myspace until now?

Jan.
Loman





Jun 17 2008 9:24 AM

Hey Buttonup,

Great to have you on board!!=)
We hope that you will like the track and that you will have a great Tuesday evening!!

Loman
Jeff Sund





Jun 17 2008 9:04 AM

Thanks for reaching out to me. I am truly honored.. Are you kidding? Any project that Justin Currie is taking on, I want to hear...I am looking forward to listening to it ALL! ...JS, A.C.
, NJ - USA
Dave Abbott





Jun 17 2008 1:27 AM

Hey Button Up,

Many thanks for the add - keep up the great work! - very cool tracks!!!

EP: Soldier Of God, out to buy NOW!

Keep in touch

Davey Boy UK
www. daveabbott. co. nr
Rebecca Elaine





Jun 3 2008 8:58 AM

Hey guys,

I've been playing your CD for all my friends and they love it. I told them to go get their own copy on iTunes and some of them have. I hope the rest will follow suit.

Luv you guys,
Rebecca
Darren





Jun 2 2008 9:40 PM

Hey buttonup, I just bought you as my PET!
Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!



Love the music! Enough talent for THREE bands!

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May 14 2008 9:48 AM

MAYHEM IN MAY!!!
Rebecca Elaine





May 5 2008 9:49 PM

Hey Garry John,

It was really great seeing you on May 1st. I had a fantastic time. I can't wait for you to come back next year. Have a great rest of your tour here in the USA!

Love ya,
Rebecca
Francis Ying





May 5 2008 12:22 PM

Just bought your album off itunes.
I loyk eet a lock!
julie c





May 3 2008 12:46 PM

Hello button up, pleased to meet you. Thanks for your friend request. Look forward to discovering and learning about you and your music. You certainly look a lively bunch, hope your patter is as good as i suspect it might be.
Mad





Apr 29 2008 2:45 PM

We miss you :)

X
Mia





Apr 28 2008 5:54 PM

Cheers for the request
I see we have the same music interest - Hollow Horse is a great band!

Wishing you all the best

Mia
Aspasia





Apr 28 2008 2:57 PM

Thanks for the add! Plunks in the May 3rd date in her wee calendar. Sounds like great stuff! You're lucky Devotchka is playing First Ave. on May 7th!
Cheers!
Donna





Apr 27 2008 8:19 PM

I sure wish you could've headed out to Texas. Still listen to your album constantly and just downloaded the new Proclaimers album, which I am anxious to listen to.
erratum