Guy Bainbridge (guitar, piano, mandolin, flute, harmonica, and vocals)
Patrick 'Paddy' Lawrence (violin, viola, egg, mobile phone and backing vocals)
Also featuring
Miwa Bain (Japanese flute, vocals)
Nigel Bainbridge (drums)
Tony Davis (keyboard bass)
Ian Douglas (sax, harmonica)
Influences
Our influences are wide and unfortunately don't always show up in our music. The main ones are James Taylor, John Martyn, Prefab Sprout, The Smiths, Stephane Grappelli
Sounds Like
James Taylor, John Martyn, Simon & Garfunkel, Prefab Sprout, you tell us!
The Eiderdowns are Guy Bainbridge (guitar and vocals) and Patrick Lawrence (violin). We play a mix of folk, rock, pop, world music, and obscure tunes. Sometimes very obscure (i.e. our own stuff!). 'Lucious melodic contemporary folk' - IndieHeart.com. 'A stunning musical duo' - Terry Kelly, The Informer.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
We used to be called "Mumrik" that was looking for a singer and now we finally found a singer and the band name became STM since we are working together at a distance of 6000miles from Leeds, UK to Kyoto, Japan. We have uploaded 3 songs now. Check out how it works.
Two tracks in a week guys and both so very different. What a fun song 'Grey' is Paddy, well apart from the Bush slant... lol Respect, just love the story... Hope your gig goes well tonight at South Shields, wish I would have noticed that earlier :(
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hows tricks, hope your both well and looking forwards to a bank holiday rest. Just wanted to let you know that we have just updated our page with a brand new track, Geoff takes the lead on this one. The tracks called "Champagne in the Rain" think you might like it.
Hows the Albion project progressing, can't wait to see and hear the sound track.
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.
Just to let you know we have just finished an audio interview with Realsons, I will drop you another mesage when its online. It was a pretty cool interview to be honest. In the meantime hope you have enjoyed our latest track on our player.
Music for Aborigines featuring Andy Clegg and Andy Whitaker from The Sun and the Moon play the Retro along side The 66 Saturday 11th April. Steve Wilson will be on drums and original MFA keyboardist Col Smith will be on keyboards. For tickets and further details contact www. myspace. com/redatretro
We will be on stage around 9pm but give us a shout nearer the time if you want to double check
