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The Consolations
Indie / Folk / Ska

i'm afraid these don't grow on trees



Stockport, Northwest
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  12/31/2008
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Member Since4/23/2006
Band MembersTom Griffiths - vocals / guitar
Josef Allott - bass
Ben Harney - drums
Mike Bartlett - cornet
Kevin Morel - percussion
Matt Philbin - synths
InfluencesFor one reason or another the following are probably the most directly responsible for our sound (don't blame them, it's not their fault):

The Smiths, Madlib, The Doves, Stephen Fretwell, Geoff Barrow, Hint, Scotty Hard, Bill Withers, Ian Brown, Nick Drake, Curtis Mayfield, Ivor Cutler, Salaam Remi, EL-P, and The Beta Band.
Sounds Like
The Consolations started life as two blokes with an acoustic guitar, a sampler, and a stack of dusty charity shop vinyl. Two years on and we are a proper 6-piece band, with each member bringing a wealth of individual musical influences. What began life as something akin to a wandering minstrel with a drum machine is evolving with each gig and rehearsal.



The Greenhouse Demo

As a follow up to The Borrowed Time EP we've recorded a five track demo which you can have for FREE. Just send us a message with your name and address and we'll get one out to ya.



The new myspace is a work in progress we're still ironing out a few little glitches. If you want to leave a comment and can't find the button use the one at the top right of the page, any other probs send us a message.

Cheers,

The Consolations
Record LabelUpset Zombie Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Beat Promotions

Beat Promotions



Nov 18 2008 12:28 PM

Dear Sirs

Could you please stop drinking so much tea, remove your fingers from your collectives and reform to start playing popular music concerts.

Regards
Lord Philington of the Dry Bar
LIFE AMONG PEOPLE : 2003 - 2010

LIFE AMONG PEOPLE : 2003 - 2010



Dec 22 2008 5:02 PM

hi The Consolations

hope you have a really good christmas, new year and hangover(s)
- LAP
x
FictionNonFiction

FictionNonFiction



Aug 28 2008 5:21 PM

Cancellation Slot available 2nd Sept if you're interested? Send us a msg as the button o yr page doesnt seem to be working?
Beat Promotions

Beat Promotions



Aug 27 2008 1:30 PM

Aye up bummers.

My band Boycott are playing at The Bakers Vault in your beloved Stockport next Thursday (4th September) Would be fucking great if some of you could make it down for a few bevvies and a laugh. We're on at 9pm, free entry!
Check out www. myspace. com/boycottband08

Nice one
Phil
the figments...

the figments...



Aug 20 2008 9:13 PM

cool work fellas!! nice sound you have!! thanks for bein' our friends, the figments...
SUPERDELZ

SUPERDELZ



May 5 2008 6:48 PM

im a crackhead for the consolations!

WHENS THE NEXT GIG? PLEASE MATE PLEASE!
Tin Pot Dictators

Tin Pot Dictators



Apr 29 2008 8:11 PM

Good morn,



Saturday 3rd May we play the Urbis – The freaking Urbis, imagine that!



Come along- you'll be up to your knees in art, culture and high quality music.





Birds myspace image hosting



Print the Above flyer for reduced entry to the Urbis



Ta tpd



BNT myspace image hosting
SUPERDELZ

SUPERDELZ



Apr 16 2008 3:16 PM

is the lead singer likely to wear his new jacket on stage at the nx gig?

handsome devil!
mike

mike



Apr 2 2008 9:45 PM

Haz is a fake ! Ive heard him bigging up twisted wheel !
Speechless With Sound

Speechless With Sound



Mar 25 2008 9:40 PM

Hey hey, I have been asked to run Moho Live Friday 11th April and my friend Dom will be the DJ (he also runs subsonic studio)he met you at Dry Bar when you were playing there he has requested that I ask you guys to play the night - So questions is are you free. It will only be £3 in for your fans with a flyer and DJ on till 4am so will be a mint night. Sorry about the comment just your page wouldn't let me send you a message.

What do you say???

Bex
PattyPutThePipeDown.

PattyPutThePipeDown.



Mar 19 2008 8:27 PM

i'll try and come to a gig sometime
and i ordered the elbow album but its not come yet
play.
coms a bastard
PattyPutThePipeDown.

PattyPutThePipeDown.



Mar 18 2008 8:13 PM

any new stuff comin out soon?
and whens next gig?
The Suns

The Suns
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Mar 17 2008 12:16 PM

arite lads. good to meet you on friday night. gonna try and get down to your next show in town. we should deffo think about doin a gig together or something

jono
SHEA MOOSE!

SHEA MOOSE!



Mar 15 2008 7:54 PM

good job done by all again last night boys!
Designer Magazine (Music Website in Manchester)

Designer Magazine



Mar 12 2008 11:50 AM

guys - cant message ya as the clickable link doesnt work....could you give me a call
Alex
SUPERDELZ

SUPERDELZ



Mar 8 2008 10:04 PM

superdelz fucking loves manchester's finest!

yr the first band to have a lacrosse team!
Tin Pot Dictators

Tin Pot Dictators



Mar 3 2008 7:02 PM

Alright mate... yeh London on Friday 14th! Looking forward to it.

Bad news about Hide and Seek - would've been quality to get back on the same bill.

You can download Peterloo from the page... so go nuts! Let us know if you think of anything.

tpd
Ronja

Ronja Holmgren



Mar 1 2008 9:10 PM

Hey thanks for the add

i like your sounds ;D

i hope youre alright.

love. Ronja
Ronja

Ronja Holmgren



Mar 2 2008 9:25 AM

thanks for the request :)

nice sounds!

love. ronja
Tin Pot Dictators

Tin Pot Dictators



Mar 1 2008 7:12 PM

Top friend status... we can ride your inevitable success!

You're too kind.

You guys seen this Hide and Seek festival in the northern quarter? Its not til the end of May - think we're playing, you should get involved.
THE FORGOTTEN COWBOY

THE FORGOTTEN COWBOY



Mar 1 2008 12:44 PM

Cheers for add.Stuff sounds really cool.

John
The Feyerin

The Feyerin



Feb 23 2008 7:15 PM

The Odd Couple
!The Feyerin is watching!
nately

nately



Feb 21 2008 4:19 PM

A touch of the Wedding Present in there and that can only be a good thing!
Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter



Feb 17 2008 6:04 PM

hey there lads

you ok?

dya rehearse at greenhouse?

Bex from 'Speechless with sound' wants you lads to add her she wants you on at Hide & Seek festival

Nice one

Nathan Next Door
The Foxes

The Foxes



Feb 15 2008 6:30 PM

Cheers guys,

Nigel.

The Foxes.
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