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Cliquant came about when Arran and Alex, (who had met each other at Leeds College of Music that year), were gratifying their desire for Guinness in leeds late in 2007. After watching a great band at the Adelphi, drinking and generally complaining about the lack of original sounds in the modern music mainstream, they thus decided to form a new band with a folky edge, noting that "folk is sick and folk artists are badmen."
They then contacted Maccie and asked him if he wanted to play drums in an original experience and explained the concept to him. He said "Cool".
Andy was next enlisted because of his widely-recognised talent as an amazing violinist and and for his long-standing reputation as an enthusiastic and vibrant person. Arran and Maccie had been in a band with him at school and still held him in high regard, especially on the rum consumption front.
Ben, Steph and Mr Swifty were added over a period of several months to form the much needed high-end of the band- their Trumpet, Flute and Sax combining brilliantly to provide a new and energetic dimension to the somewhat maudlin sounds which the band had started to produce.
The search for a female vocalist to complement the Morrison-esque baritone of Arran was a long one, eventually culminating in the recent addition of the talented singer-songwriter-guitarist Oui Bee, who, in the eyes of fans, has fitted into the group like the proverbial "missing piece" of the jigsaw!
All in all, Cliquant are glad to be playing together with like-minded musicians and are enjoying creating new sounds, pieced together as a collective of their individual, varying and always interesting tastes. They are currently making an E.P, playing shows and ultimately looking to progress within the vibrant Yorkshire music scene.
Looking forward to seeing you at a gig soon, if not before!
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LAST EVENT WE’RE PUTTING ON FOR A FEW MONTHS…Features…BELLVILLE- Luscious Lilting Gypsy Jazz!! JAMES BROWNE- Boogie Piano Riot!!! And the return of COMPETITION TIME and a whole heap of nonsense!!!! PACKHORSE FRIDAY 27th NOV.Woodhouse Lane opp. Library Pub
PLUS SAT 6th NOV. we’re in WETHERBY, At the St JAMES CHURCH CRYPT With TOM ATTAH, RUBY CORSET, and more…
Greetings Sinners,As part of their on-going quest to rid the world of ennui and other French philosophical maladies, THE DEVIL’S JUKEBOX are rolling out the ragtime red carpet and humping it ‘till the weave gets pilled, THISFRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER, at THE PACKHORSE supported by English Music Hall Maestros BISCUIT HEAD and the BISCUIT BADGERS-expect ukulele, tuba and a sense of the absurd akin to Vivian Stanshall’s Bonzo Dog Band, featuring Dino Casino, not to be missed.PLUS the frankly quite splendidTOM ATTAH- expect stompin’, raw delta sounds from the kick-ass king of Shipley!
Also, for those who are interested, ‘Righteous!’ is back, end of November, DR B.
Aloha Sinners, FRIDAY 23rd Oct. the PACKHORSE, LEEDS, Woodhouse Lane
THE DEVIL’S JUKEBOX- Raucous Ragtime! BISCUIT HEAD and the Biscuit Badgers- Bonzo-esque English Music-Hall with Ukulele and Tuba!! TOM ATTAH-The Authentic King of the Sheffield Delta Stomp!!!
Yes Suavesters, it’s that time again. Thursday 3rd September at SELA Bar for the very hottest in sleazy ragtime, dirty jazz, and unspeakably torrid blues, plus the best in 30’s Americana, 40’s Swing and 50’s rockabilly, jump and wail!
All this and a top live act every month for only £2!
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Hi everyone....! Just to let you know...the Counterfeit website is now live http://www.counterfeitmag.co.uk/...so please check it out for live reviews/features...including Soundclash, The Doves, The Lgion,Jack and the Beanstalks, Kartica,The Ratells, Malcolm Middleton,The Unfortunate Incident,Darke horse, Dead Like Harry, The Cartels, x-ray horse, Stripy Jack, Friends of Heros, Century kids, tramlines, Skint & demoralised, Orange 38...+ more stuff being added on a regular basis....remember the offical launch is @ The Boardwalk on the 15th August....open to anyone who loves music (16+)...see you then :-)
hello friends of counterfeit..i hope you are all well on this fine(ish) evening...just to let you know...the counterfeit online music magazine will be launching on the 15th August @ The Boardwalk Sheffield..in conjunction with the brilliant Soundclash...
Three sheets t' wind have 20 tickets at just 4quid a pop at the Escobar gig on that date! They are supporting kill it kid and fran smith! 3 bands for 4quid! Message us if you are interested in coming and supporting your local music scene and we can send however many out to you that you want!
I'm well thanks. New album is launching on 11th July in Manchester - so we're rehearsing for the gig now! Left a little demo tune from the album of the only stripped down song on here. The rest are full band numbers! Hope this finds you well,
Also, for those who are interested, ‘Righteous!’ is back, end of November, DR B.
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