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
........A-HA, Badly Drawn Boy,
John Barry, Beck,
Blondie,
Beatles, Bill Clift,Blur, Brel, Brian Wilson,
Bowie,
80's British indie,
Camera Obscura, Cerys & Catatonia, Christy, Daniel Johnston,
David Byrne,
Drake, Dylan,
Echo And The Bunnymen,
Edwyn Collins,
Elliott Smith,
Factory Records,
Franz, Harold Fergus,
Gang of Four, Davy Graham,
Heath,
Hendrix,
Hugh Cornwell,
Iggy, Keane,
Kinks, Lennon,
Libertines first album,
Love's Forever Changes,
Manics,
Nirvana, Nathan Persad, The Big "O",
Police,
Pulp, Jarvis, James Dean Bradfield, Rough Trade, Roddy Frame,
Roxy,
Scott Walker,
Squeeze, Small Faces, Simon Reynolds, Springsteen, Stranglers, Stiff Records,
SFA Gruff Rhys, Stone Roses, Supergrass,
Television, The Teardrop Explodes.......etc
Sounds Like
Varies from classic Britpop to garage/punk to folk. Psyche to pop and singersongwriter style. Alot of 60's but some late 70's early 80's, 90's to present. Classic songwriting but dissonance, beats/disco and experimental welcome. Genre mostly Indie/Alternative - but mix genres too.
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 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 is currently recording his second album with acclaimed producer Gary Brady. Buy your copy of the debut album NOW from HMV £5.99 FREE DELIVERY!
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thank you!
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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 :)
I'll be playing a full headline set comprised of Persad originals with my new backing band. Support comes from the bequiffed Church of the Drive Thru Elvis and the mighty Lucky Face. The Duke of Catford will be DJing by royal appointment. Be there!
Live Music at The Bird's Nest Deptford, Saturday 2nd May. Free Entry! Starring: The Early Swerve, The Bella Donnas, Greatest Hits and Glitter Pony 462. Don't just sit there!
Been listening to your single (What Else Matters) - good tune man! thinking of what to put out myself and gonna go with fall into the sea and please dont get me wrong as the b-side. Speak to ya soon. Hazza
Thanks for the CD's! Looking forward 2 hearing the follow up too. Hope U had a great new year and wishing U even more success this year (# "will we ever find out... the whole story?..." #)
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