John Martyn, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Pentangle, Roy Harper, Nick Harper, Nick Drake, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, CSNY, Devendra Banhart, Seth Lakeman, Tim Buckley, Bob Dylan, Smog, John Smith, Preston Reed, Jesse Hutchinson, The Bell Orchestre, The Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Jonna Newsom, Arthur Russell, Air, The Grateful Dead, Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley, Kelly Jo Phelps, John Fahey.....lots more....
Sounds Like
“It’s almost as if Woodford grows another pair of arms, using the guitar as a percussion instrument whilst simultaneously playing chords. Definitely a sight to see”
(Review of “Acoustic Mafia Night” – Stone Roses Bar, York – February 2006)
– Dave Wright - Sandman Magazine & Talk Magazine
“He's awesome I hear from behind me and quite frankly he is”.
(Review of Beached 2005 – South Bay Beach, Scarborough – August 2005)
– Michelle Dee – This is Ull.com
“With songs so delicious, names like Nick Drake and Jose Gonzalez instantly came to mind in comparison and as sure as Tom never catches Jerry can this guy play his guitar with the fluidity of a hot soothing shower”
(Review of Turn of The Year 2006 Final – The Golden Lion, York – March 2006)
– Marbled – Talk Magazine
“One of the biggest cheers of the day goes to Carl Woodford who overcomes initial sound problems, enthralling the crowds with his remarkable technique in "For Coloured Walls” ”.
(Review of Acoustic Gathering 2006 – Peasholm, Scarborough – September 2006) – Dave Grayson – Scarborough Evening News & The Link Magazine
“A true talent”
(Review of John Peel Night 2005 – Vivaz, Scarborough – October 2005)
– Davey - The Link Magazine
“A great musician and one to look out for in the coming months and years”
(Feature on BBC Radio York’s “North Yorkshire Folk” show – March 2005)
– Michael Brothwell – BBC Radio York
Carl Woodford is a folk influenced, singer songwriter and acoustic guitarist based in Sheffield, England. Having begun his musical journey fronting Scarborough based progressive rock band Magic Tree in 1999, Carl embarked on a solo acoustic venture upon their split in 2004 and began performin as a recognised solo artist in 2005.
Although drawing a large influence from the folk genre, Carl does not perform traditional folk songs or standards and his sets feature mainly original material. The influence of Carl's progressive musical beginnings can be heard throughout his songs which have an epic quality to them often breaking away from standard song formats.
Key influences in Carl's music include the likes of Roy Harper, Bert Jansch, John Martyn, Nick Drake, and John Renbourn. Favouring the British sound Carl sings with a distinctive, clean and bright tone that sets him apart from many singer song writers.
As a guitarist, Carl employs alternate tunings, a hybrid picking style and a use of the guitar as a percussive instrument to bring distinct flavours to his music.
Noteable support slots for Carl include Rory Mcleod, Vin Garbutt, Nick Harper, Michael Chapman, Martin Stephenson, Darden Smith, Jon Gomm and The Miserable Rich. Carl has appeared at many festivals and venues in and around Yorkshire and his debut release "Carry the Stone" continues to sell well.
Hey, just to let you know we have uploaded tracks from Ali's new solo album Flying High to his myspace, come by and let us know what you think or if you want to pre order you can get it on his myspace page.
Ali will be on tour in the UK from June 19th – July 4th come and see him and his new band live – they are tearing it up, round the country with a great party vibe!
Big Love Ali's Team x
Hey Y'all! This Month's Num Num Club @ 41 Monkgate Performing Arts Centre looks set to be a melting pot of brilliant local talent! Check it out!
Saturday 6th June: Andy Stones Lights Dream of Apollo GT Turbo Robert Loxley Hughes
Pretty Good huh?! Also the exceptionally good value Num Num Bar will be providing you all with liquid refreshment! Last month's night sold out, and there are no advanced tickets, so get down early to ensure a seat! Doors at 7:30pm and tickets are £6 otd.
41 Monkgate is about 100yds away from Monkgate Bar (the one by Bulmers second hand shop) and is just past The NHS drop in cntre and the Tap and Spile.
How do Carl, thanks for the add mate. I'm still nailing the acoustic all the time but the electric beckoned, who am I to argue? all the best mate Dicko
How do Carl, thanks for the add mate. I'm still nailing the acoustic all the time but the electric beckoned, who am I to argue? all the best mate Dicko
hi man!! saw you once at the circle on the same bill with our andy, you were awesome!!! that vid you got here gives me shivers (in a good way :D)ta for bein' our chum, helen, the figments...
Sat 2nd May @ 41 Monkgate, york CHRIS HELME, HIJAK OSCAR, RYAN SPENDLOVE, THE SORRY KISSES 41 Monkgate Perfoming arts centre is a theatre just next door to the tap and spile (and the NHS drop in centre). Doors at 7:30, £5/6 otd there are no advance tickets, and places are limited, so it is a first come first served basis... Hope to see you there!
After a short break the Little Num Num club returnsthis friday 28th March to the city screen basement in York, with all it's usual delights of the local areas best acoustical type musicians, chilled out atmosphere and slapdash djing... Check out this months line up, it's proper bo I tell thee:
Suzy Bradley and the Morning After
Lights
Sarah Stabler
Karl Culley
GT Turbo
Andy Gaines
Should be a ruddy good do!
Doors at about 7:30 and cheap adv tickets are available from the venue right now for only a fiver! So secure yourself a seat and grab one while you can!
Just dropping in to say hello , what you been up to ? I start recording my first studio album soon, with StoneTRAX recordings , they recorded ’OK’ , cant wait to start recording without all my hiss I get when recoding in my flat. ha ha
December Num Num Fun! Saturday 13th Dec The nights are drawing in, and the days are getting decidely chilly, but don't let it get you down! Come along to December's Num Num club and warm the cockles of you heart (and ears!) The line up is ace and looks a bit like this:
Andy Stones - "John Martyn meets Nick Drake: Folky, finger picking brilliance!"
Ryan Spendlove - "Ex-Blueskins frontman now playing solo acoustic blues goodness"
Martyn Fillingham - "98 PAGES singer and guitarist, singing and playing his guitar - mint!"
Delta Maid - "Acoustic blues sung by a modern female Mississippi John Hurt - ace!"
Andy Gaines - "York singer songwriter and purveyor of all things Cardboard and Runaway!"
Val Marshall - "Americana female singer songwriter a la Lucinda Williams / Alison Krauss"
Should be rather special night! Cheaper, advanced tickets are now on sale from the City Screen Box office.
Doors at 7:30pm
Hope to see you there!
PS. Coach tickets are now on sale for 'Num Num Club on tour' in January! visit: www. myspace. com/numnumtour for more info!
Live raw blues, freaky spirituals and primitive calypso happening - "Always fresh, no bullshit, proper."
Live in Sheffield this week: * Weds 19th November, Bath Hotel, Victoria Street (off West St). 8pm / no cover. * Friday 21st November, University Arms, Brook Hill (near Uni tram stop), 9pm / £3
This Sat, 1st Nov @ The Little Num Num Club in York...
Andy Gaines, David Ward Maclean, Holly Taymar, Joe Solo, DaisyB, Andy Stones and Aimie J Ryan all playing together in a big acoustic night of fun! Only £5 in adv, or £6 otd. Come along, it should be ace! City Screen Basement, Coney St, York. 7:30-11:00pm Sat 1st Nov
Hello to all my friends out in the world. Maybe you remember … we got some of the same roots. Today’s a very special day for me. My album “Dreams and Shadows” is out now and available at cdbaby. com. 14 Songs … each of them is telling its own story. With influences of great songwriters like Kristofferson, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot or Jim Croce … but most of all it’s my own thing. I’ve just posted the title song and another new song. Maybe you got some minutes to listen, maybe give me a feedback … and if you enjoy it feel free to buy it. Have a great day and keep on dreaming… your friend Shiregreen
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