band line up changes but in the past has included Christy(guitar/b.v.'s), Andre St. Clair Dyer (drums/b.v.'s), James Tobin (bass/b.v.'s), Nathan Persad (drums/b.v's)
Influences
........ Badly Drawn Boy,
John Barry, Beck,
Blondie,
Beatles, Bill Clift,Blur, Brel, Brian Wilson & Beach Boys,
Bowie,
80's British indie, Britpop,
Camera Obscura, Cerys & Catatonia, Christy, Colin Wilson, Daniel Johnston,
David Byrne,
Drake, Dylan,
Echo And The Bunnymen,
Edwyn Collins,
Elliott Smith, T.S. Elliot,
Factory Records,
Franz, Harold Fergus,
Gang of Four, Greg MacDonald, Davy Graham,
Heath, Hanif kureishi,
Hendrix,
Hugh Cornwell,
Iggy, Inspiral Carpets, Jim Bob, Keane (1st album), Kurt Vonnegut, Lennon,
Libertines first album,
Love's Forever Changes,
Manics,
Nirvana, Nathan Persad, The Big "O",
Police, Philosophising,
Pulp, Jarvis, James Dean Bradfield, Ray Davies, Rough Trade, Roddy Frame,
Roxy, Richard James,
Scott Walker,
Squeeze, Small Faces, Simon Reynolds, Springsteen, Stranglers, Stiff Records,
SFA Gruff Rhys, Stereophonics, Stone Roses, Supergrass,
Television, The Field Mice, The Coral, Julian Cope and The Teardrop Explodes.......etc
Sounds Like
While the 60's, 70's and 80's influences are loud and clear, the overall sound is nevertheless very much James's own and is something to savour.....Steve Caseman**************************************
Ceri James’ knack has always been as a heart felt singer songwriter with his influences firmly set in the glorious era of 60s pop....GIITTV***********************************
oddly engaging brand of shambolically constructed Britpop....Rock'n Reel*******************************************
a sense of poignancy and genuine emotion that would be hard to fake.....Noizemakesenemies*****************************
I grew up in South Wales and my family are mostly Welsh but I was actually born in London and I've been living here for well over 10 years so I guess I'm an Anglo Welsh Londoner. I have a great deal of affection for this everchanging Capital city and for Wales too. They're both great places to live.
Formerly in London bands Zen & Tuesday Heartbreak now following a solo career - was on the first Angular CD (which was voted No 1 compilation 2004 by NME) and more recently on the Raw and Unplugged in New X CD or (I LOVE N X) (Finished No. 6 in Rough Trade's best Compilations of 2005). Ceri compiled the Raw and Unplugged too. Has recorded with Gordon Raphael producer of The Strokes. Went on a mini Tour of L.A. in Nov 2005 supported Art Brut at the Echo on Sunset Boulevard. He plays regularly in Central London and South East London. Ceri has played on the same bill as bands/artists such as Art Brut, Glenn Tilbrook, Mark Morriss (Bluetones) and Pop Levi to name a few.
Track Mr. Songwriter is on REPLUGGED IN NEW X CD released 2006.
Released single Poor Little Rich Girl/Tuesday Aug 2007 with Tuesday Heartbreak.
Solo single Start & Begin (6/9) Released 25th Feb 2008 as a worldwide download. Also available on CD in shops and online NOW!!!! (release date was 10th March 2008)
Debut solo Album Start & Begin was RELEASED 9th June 2008 as a download on I-Tunes, Amazon, Mtrks and about 20 other download sites. RELEASED as a physical CD on 21st July 2008 in HMV, Zavvi, Rough Trade and other major plus indie stores. NEW SINGLE OUT SOON!!!! Ceri has released his second album Win Lose And Some You Can't Tell produced by Gary Brady! Available from all major downloads and in indie stores NOW! Buy it!
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Download the albums or any tracks now from I-Tunes!!!
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Thank You For Being A friend Ceri. I bought from Picadilly Records in Manchester 'Start And Begin' Wonderful album. 'Agree To Disagree' My Favourite Track (at the moment) Now I have to look out for the new album. Sending You All My Positive Vibes.
Hi Cery, I hope you and Family are going well!! I have some new tracks uploaded with no production whats o ever, just a mike on the room: have a listen and let me know what you think. ciao ciao
Haha no, I wish, it's virtuoso classical pianist called Clive Williamson. I should probably make that clearer actually, there's more info about that in one of the blogs.
Some of the piano on the Number9a tracks is me, but I'm useless now, started having lessons again recently.
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 cheers for the friendship, check my page if you're interested in recording, mixing or mastering - top mics, great rooms, low rates. Keep up the good work :)
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