Over the years, members of DTB have come and gone. The current line of consists of:-
JAMES L. HENRY - Vocals, Guitar, Piano
INGE THOMSON - Vocals, Accordion, Wind Instruments, Percussion
JONATHAN RITCH - Bass, Piano, Guitars, Vocals
RUSSELL 'SAGAR' GAIR - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
MARK LAURENSON - Fiddle
Drop the Box have been described as "one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the Shetland Islands in many years". Their unique style blends pop and indie styles with traditional Shetland influences, performed with style, energy and amazingly tight musicianship. Live on stage, Drop the Box exude charm and confidence. Their original material ranges from heartfelt ballads, to "celticized acid jazz" numbers and funky fired up sets of traditional tunes.
Fronted by original protagonists and song writers, James Henry (guitar and vocals) and Inge Thomson (accordion, flute and vocals), the current band line up features Mark Laurenson on fiddle, Russell Gair on drums and bassist Jonathan Ritch.
Formed and based for many years in Aberdeen, Drop the Box recorded and released two albums with Glasgow based record company KRL, "Drop the Box" in 1994 and "Honeytrap" in 1998. A hectic touring schedule around the U.K. and Europe established the band as one of the top up and coming Scottish bands on the folk/roots music scene.
The Drop the Box C.V. includes a number of festival appearances, including T in the Park, Lorient Festival Interceltique (where they stole the show supporting Sinead O'Connor in front of an 8,000 strong audience), Cambridge , Celtic Connections and the enchanting Larmer Tree festival.
They have toured Russia, North America, France, Scandinavia and Italy, 2001 saw the release, on their own label, of the bands finest recording to date, "Loveday", which received very positive critical acclaim and increased interest in the band.
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Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
I have seen you 11 years ago in Lorient interceltic festival and never forget ! really glad to see you in Myspace, if you come to france, please tell me, I'll be there
HI guys, thanks for the add!! We were all wondering when you are coming back to Aberdeen, we would love to meet up with you all and maybe have a couple of tunes and drinks, perhaps not in that order though! could be cool if you could rate some of our tracks though!!
Andy.
HI guys, thanks for the add!! We were all wondering when you are coming back to Aberdeen, we would love to meet up with you all and maybe have a couple of tunes and drinks, perhaps not in that order though! could be cool if you could rate some of our tracks though!!
Andy.
Hiyi folks, welcome finally to da myspace party!
Good tune last week at Debbie and Stuart's wedding. We are up for da fiddle frenzy today, playing da mighty Garrison Theatre da morn...
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