Current listening: Massive Attack, Stevie Wonder, Martyn Joseph, Pearl Jam, Elbow, Tori Amos, Late Night Train, Amy MacDonald, Sara Bareilles
Favourite Earth Calling Alice track - Go
Andy Marshall-Guitar
Current listening: Davy Graham, Martin Simpson, Chris Wood, Andy McKee, Tommy Emmanuel, Don Ross, Nick Drake, Urisk
Favourite Earth Calling Alice track - Scream & Shout
Alex Theay-Guitar/Vocals
Current listening: Finn Brothers, Marillion, Rush, Fish, Kevin Wilson, Porcupine Tree, Jellyfish, Jackson C Frank, Nick Drake, Ratt
Favourite Earth Calling Alice track - Scream & Shout
Influences
Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Loudon Wainwright, Queen, Rush, Marillion, Francis Dunnery, Led Zeppelin, David Ford, Jellyfish, Tom McRae, Crowded House & Neil Finn, Bert Jansch, Jackson C Frank, R.E.M., Kate Rusby
Sounds Like
Brennig Jones - This Reality Podcast
"That, to me, is the city of Birmingham saying 'We're really sorry for giving you Duran Duran'... Brilliant; a trio of musical geniuses."
John Pierpoint - The Earthmovers/Dusk
"No one seems to sing like that these days... Great power, control and tone. The blend of guitars was spot on. An emotional kick."
Scooter G - Alice band fan
"Today I was sitting on an airplane and your Wormwood Sessions came on my mp3... the distinctive voice and melody... thanks for bringing some peace (and a Smile!) to what was a bad travel day."
Will Blackwood - Thin Ice
"When you said you'd forayed into the world of folk writing, I was expecting more of a ''Twas on the 3rd day of July, the raven came and stole my eye' sort of thing. What we got conveys a great sense of loss, and is far more personal than I expected."
Thankful for Mice, the new Earth Calling Alice EP is now available! Send an e-mail to thankfulformice@yahoo.co.uk to receive the mp3s and artwork free of charge.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
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.
(C) David Franks 2003
It's been a while since I've had a chance to write a bit o' poetry to post for our friends to peruse. Now that summer is here, It's time to get back to it. Enjoy!
Troy
Chasing Shadows latest release 'Nocturnal Torment' is Available at CD Baby, Amazon, Itunes, and Napster.
Be sure to check out our good friend Melissa. She's the artist/photographer that provided the picture I used this time.
“Friday night at BASE STUDIOS in Stourbridge we film
bands and musicians who come down to play the OPEN MIC and we
make promotional videos for FREE. Just turn up at 7pm to play the OPEN MIC. Filming begins at 7pm.
There's always a crew there. The Bar opens at 7pm too and if you want more
people in your video then bring a crowd down with you (It makes your videos
look better)” - Nick
Interview: Camera: Andy Watts
Music clip Director/editor/camera: Nick J.Townsend
Hey hows it going? Just dropping by to say hi cause we like to stay in touch with as many of our myspace friends as possible. If you haven't already checked our new song out, then go give it a listen. It's called Invincible. We also have some great shows coming up, including one with the amazing THE GHOST OF A THOUSNAD. If you haven't even listened to us yet, then now would be a good time to come listen and introduce yourself! We get compared to the likes of emery and alexisonfire so theres a brief intro now get over to our page and get communicating!
Hey.Just to let ya know if you have any gigs coming up I'm still doing gig photography for only £30(not for too much longer though).Also doing portraiture/promo and documentary.I've added some new examples recently so have a look to see if you like it.Let me know if ya want owt doing.Cheers.Thanks for the add if I havent said so before.
Thanks for your friendship; looking forward to getting to know you better. Hope you’ll send me some of you music to the details below… would be great to have a listen and see if we could play you on-air. Looking forward to supporting your musical quest.
PS: If you have friends who are in Unsigned Bands then please get them to add themselves to my Myspace.
We're playing at The Rainbow in Brum tomorrow (wednesday 3rd). It's the second heat of The Surface Unsigned Festival and we could really do with your help by coming along to support us.
Either that or text vote: “Birmingham 3183” to 64343
Thanks much like!
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alright gents, just got round to checking you out, like it!! like it a lot, thanks for addin us, or did we add you? i dunno, cheers anyway, eitherway, James.
HELLO FROM Q2 JAM BAR……….WE HAVE LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT . WEDNESDAY BEING OPEN MIC NIGHT ALL ARE WELCOME. THIS FRIDAY WE HAVE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE Q2 JAM BAR GREEN ST KIDDERMINSTER DY10 1AL TEL NO:01562823428 WWW.MYSPACE.COM/Q2JAMBAR WEDNESDAY Every wedneday we hold an . Open Mic session. All you need to do is turn up at the venue @ 8.00pm to reserve your slot with Dan. We will also use this session as a showcase for anyone who wants to be considered for a gig on a friday , so come down and show use you wares! Free drink for all performers :-) LINE UP FOR MAY’S BANDS
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