Lee Walsh: vocals/12 string guitar/ mouth organ, mandolin;
David P Crickmore: acoustic & electric gtr/Dobro/lap & pedal steel/mandola/banjo/ b.vocs;
Mark Boyce: drums/percussion/b. vocs;
Gus Taylor: accordion/b. vocs;
Jayne Belcher: bass (to summer 2007);
Ruth Wilde: double bass (from Autumn 2007)
Influences
Steve Earle, Richard Thompson, Fairport etc, Lindisfarne, Ronnie Lane, Flying Burrito Brothers etc, Rolf Harris, Bob Dylan, The Band, Cajun, novelty 50's rock n roll, Donovan, Peter & Gordon.
Sounds Like
REVIEWS OF "ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO ALL DESTINATIONS">>>>>>>>>>
From Maverick magazine:
"I really loved this CD.The all round good feeling, the upbeat songs and the sparkling arrangements left me with a warm feeling and a spring in my step. All the songs are written by the group and are as good a bunch of modern folk songs as you'll find" ****
From Rock n Reel magazine:
" an album of consistently pleasing self compositions that blend country rock with the rootsy edge of Steve Earle & Lindisfarne and with a folkie's grasp of the instrumentals." ***
From fRoots magazine:
"An album that visits most corners of roots music within a good time framework. Catch it for country, folk, Cajun and all stops to an old fashioned rock n roll mentality. The Durbervilles make intelligent music to party along with." (thumbs up)
"(a)..feelgood collection of jaunty original numbers" - BBC Radio 2 Music Club
"..torches of Cajun..accordions, some sharp guitar licks" - Americana Uk
"The Durbervilles are quite rightly a legend and an institution" Tykes News
"(an)..infectiously upbeat record." Morley Observer
"..you can almost imagine Richard Thompson on guitar" - Stirrings
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THIRD ALBUM "Alternative Route To All Destinations" IN THE SHOPS NOW through PROPER MUSIC distribution. Order online at a special offer price: http://www.hmv.co.uk
OR
http://www.woolworths.co.uk
OR download from iTunes.
Features guest artistes Ric Sanders and Jude Abbott.
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The Durbervilles meld of folk, roots and alt country has been entertaining big eared audiences in Yorkshire and beyond since the turn of the century. They have a reputation for enlivening everything from pure acoustic folk club shows to full scale electric sets on festival stages.
RECORD LABEL:
Soon after formation they founded their own label SPLID RECORDS which is the home for releases by The Durbervilles and other folk & roots artists. The Durbervilles have brought out three albums to date: Striving To Be Reasonable, The Ballpark Of Expectation (see live rendition of Raining Down from the album at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwWKTaZIk1E) and, most recently, Alternative Route To All Destinations. Distribution through Proper.
Their live set features numbers mostly written by the 3 founder members: Lee Walsh Vocals/12 String guitar/ Mouth organ, mandolin; David P Crickmore Acoustic & Electric Lead Gtr/Dobro/Lap & Pedal Steel/Mandola/Banjo/ B.Vocs / and Mark Boyce drums/percussion/B. vocs.. The three are complimented by blind ace accordionist/ vocalist Gus Taylor, with recent ad hoc help from Neil and Jude of Chumbawamba. Future shows will feature new recruit Ruth Wilde on double bass.
RADIO SHOW:
Their reputation for witty banter between numbers at gigs is probably what led to The Durbervilles radio shows on the BBC in Yorkshire. Now broadcasting every SUNDAY at 2000 hrs on BBC RADIO LEEDS and online at www.bbc.co.uk/radioleeds. Their past folk & roots specials have attracted high calibre guests including Kate Rusby, Richard Thompson, Seth Lakeman, Fairport Convention, Waterson:Carthy, Rachel Unthank & The Winterset, Steve Tilston and Maddy Prior.
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TONY LEVY has THREE GIGS IN ONE DAY – This Saturday 21st June !!!
GIG ONE TONY LEVY SOLO ACOUSTIC & other acts - Manorlands Benefit Gig, Basement of Hall Green Baptist Chapel, Bridgehouse Lane (corner with Sun Street), Haworth, near Keighley BD22 8QE - FROM 1pm
GIG TWO TONY LEVY SOLO ACOUSTIC & other acts - Woodland Square Benefit Gig, St Bartholemews Hall, Wesley Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 1SR - FROM 5pm
GIG THREE BELOW ZERO (Rock Covers Band, NOT SOLO ACOUSTIC) - The Yorkshire Victoria, 51 Lockwood Road, Huddersfield HD1 3PL – From About 9pm ish
Hey! How's the weather over there? I just want to let you know that i'm coming to the UK in late May/early June to play bass with Kevin Montgomery and Tommy Allsup. Tommy played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens. I figured that with you being a musician that you would really be able to appreciate this show. Kevin made a little video at my studio last week while we were recording....check it out http://myspacetv. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=vids. individual&videoid=34589518
There are a series of shows in England and Scotland....dates are on my myspace.
We won't be doing my material, but it is a really special show, and Tommy is a true rock'n'roll legend.
Anyway, take care and hope to see you there.
DW
Thanks for the friend request and sorry for the delay. It's been a busy time and I really like to have a listen. Emjoyed listening and happy new year to you. All the best. Jo
How about next sunday 9th? I'll have to check with Jamie to make sure he's free, otherwise it will have to be a post-xmas show! Hope you're all grand x
Aye-Up you Durbervillain buggers :-) Cheers for allowing me the privilege of being a right good pal of thine! Life's about fab over this side o' the big pond, and my gal Amanda Jane (from London) is servicing my needs very delightfully. Hope your new "bass Gal" with the two uprights is working out, and can't wait to hear the results. Hey David........where's my MP3 of the live Fairport Convention "Red & Gold" ??!! Oh well....later kids, Jani :-)
A video of Julie's live broadcast of "Dish Rag" on the Durbervilles Folk and Roots show back in March is now available via Julie's YouTube video channel (www.youtube.com/julieellison.
Aah, it's great when your mates are in a band you'd still love, whether you knew em or not. Those 2 recent gigs I saw were ace. Onward and upward for The Durbervilles! Love Mike x
Hi Durbervilles I missed you at Masham (got stuck in the Bruce garden). Me being a Durberville virgin, didn't want to miss you this time. Loved the show last night at Korks. I loved the harmonies....and even better.....I'm not a Durberville virgin anymore.....
Hello Durbs - thanks s much for sending that CD of our live set at Shepley, we really appreciate it. We had a great time sharing that gig with you at Masham!! Loved it. Let us know if you can fit us in on your show in the autumn - all the best x
Hi Guys hope you are all doing well,hope to catch you soon at one of your gigs. Just to let you know of Kwame D's latest news. We now have a further two members of the band. Zoe Killcross on flute, and Dave Willacy on bass guitar. They produce a realy full and exiting sound, blending African & Reggae rhythms,with soul and funk.Giving music that you just cant help dancing to ! Catch them at their first major performance at The Bradford Mela, Peel Park Bradford, West Yorks . on Sunday 8th July 1.45 pm or check out the website / myspace for full gig list. thanks. see you soon . Jackie. www.KwameD.com
