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Member Since	12/6/2005
Band Website	conilmusic.com
Sounds Like	Debut album out now: Buy it now on: iTunes , Amazon - with legendary double bass player Danny Thompson (Nick Drake, Tim Buckley) - mixed by multi Grammy winner Tchad Blake (Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel) - includes 'Years Between' No. 3 Alternative Radio Chart USA (Media Guide) Sign up to the mailing list and get a free track: Contact: Conil conil@greathare.com Management Matt Hare matt@greathare.com
Record Label	Great Hare
Type of Label	Indie

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About Conil

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WHO
London singer-songwriter Conil - already dubbed “one of this country’s finest voices” - releases his debut album after much praise from industry and musicians.

His raw and stirring voice showcases an exceptional writing talent backdropped by unusual ethnic instruments. Strange Part Of The Country is an atmospheric road trip inspired by late-night street wanderings through the mysterious underbelly of the city.

WHAT
Recorded at night in his isolated home-studio in South London, Conil would sometimes not leave the house for days until interrupted by one of his collaborators. Famous double bass player Danny Thompson (John Martyn, Tim Buckley) played on the record and mixing was done by multi Grammy winner Tchad Blake - the man behind a number of Tom Waits and Pearl Jam records.

Such heavyweights do not usually respond to requests from lone singer songwriters, so Conil emailed them some tunes under the pseudonym Phil Coltrane - which later became a lyric in ‘Dog Meat Stew’: “changed my name to John Coltrane ‘cos no one took my phone calls”. The plan worked. The quality of the songs impressed them and Conil’s fledgling label was kick started.

After 12 months of production and experimentation with instruments like the dilruba and sarangi, Conil took the tunes to Tchad Blake’s country studio where he spent his days working on the farm (the Los Angeles native even taught him how to lasso horses). At night they would work in the studio drinking Tchad’s single malts and raiding the wine cellar.

The result is a gumbo of cerebral and otherworldly music by a man with a unique voice.

WHY
An earlier incarnation of the album garnered critical acclaim with 4 star reviews by Q Magazine and support from BBC Radio 2, 6 Music and XFM. Single ‘Years Between’ was released in the US and reached Number 3 in the Mediaguide Alternative Radio Chart and Blues Matters magazine featured Conil as the main front cover story. He supported US singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur on his UK tour and was subsequently invited to perform at SXSW and NXNE.

Released on his own Great Hare record label (which he now runs with his brother) the Strange Part Of The Country album will be supported by a street session tour where each location is marked by a ‘Strange Part Of The Country’ plaque. Conil Was Here…

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Sin 4 Sin	Nov 17 2009 11:11 PM Hope all is well! -Sin 4 Sin
Michael Garfield	Nov 17 2009 7:10 PM Hey, nice work! Thanks for finding me...I do indeed love Joseph Arthur and you're near enough to his work to tickle the same funnybone. Better voice, more dramatic...I miss his elaborate harmonies but you have a good thing going! I'd be honored to open a show for you. Stay in touch - love Michael FREE ALBUM: Michael Garfield - Live From Entheon Village (2009)
Pascal	Nov 17 2009 12:14 AM Bonjour Conil Thanks for the friendly add What a good sound in your music really appreciate your voice Best wishes from France (Follow me on twitter.com/pascal95 ) Pascal
cyphreinc	Nov 14 2009 11:33 AM Thank You
Martin S.	Nov 13 2009 5:12 PM thanks for your friendship.... great music!
audie darling	Nov 13 2009 4:45 AM thanks!!
★Veronique	Nov 13 2009 3:59 AM Bonediggers is great !
cyphreinc	Nov 12 2009 8:09 PM Nice one for that there Click See Enough Said Cyphreinc Podcast #007 Available Friday 13th November 2009
Clearhead	Oct 31 2009 12:01 PM Happy hallowen!
Stephen Long	Oct 30 2009 11:58 AM Hello, Conil! Nice to meet you.
The Nervous Shakedown	Oct 30 2009 11:17 AM Hello! Great sounds cheers
Kevin Wright	Oct 28 2009 7:15 PM Thanks for the add. Good luck to you. Peace, KW
Chase the Dragon (NEW VIDEO)	Oct 23 2009 11:37 AM You were eating Tom Waits voice over night ;) Greeting from Berlin
Kevin Wright	Oct 22 2009 4:04 AM Thanks for the add. Good luck to you. Peace, KW
Jolly	Oct 21 2009 7:21 PM Loving your tunes,you playing in the uk anywhere soon ?
Euler	Oct 21 2009 4:39 PM Hey Conil! Thanks for the add! All the best!
Grand Atlantic	Oct 21 2009 8:55 AM Hey Conil, thanks for the add!!!! great sound Mat Von Diehm Grand Atlantic
"L"	Oct 20 2009 8:29 PM i love your sound man!
super700	Oct 20 2009 12:16 PM a million thanks 700
Normal	Oct 19 2009 3:28 PM Spanks for the add!
Paul Gibbons	Oct 18 2009 1:26 AM Hey!! Thanks For The Add!! Be sure to check out my latest epic pop/rock tunes soon to be available on Itunes! You Rock! Cheers!
Sr. Mandril	Oct 16 2009 2:45 PM Great music Mr. Conil!, Cheers from Mexico, enjoy our tracks!!
samantha	Oct 16 2009 3:32 AM wish i knew about you touring with mr. arthur! woulda been a good time. anyway... sweet add. thanks you!
Our Only Escape [NEW LAYOUT UP NOW!]	Oct 14 2009 9:34 PM Hey thanks for the add Conil. Whats goin on with you man?

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