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Floyd Thursby
Folk Rock / Country / Acoustic

"I wear the black promise like a black armband"



Melbourne, Victoria
Australia

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Member Since11/21/2006
Band Websitewww.floydthursby.com
Band MembersFloyd Thursby - vocals, acoustic guitar Mark Hilton - electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals Richard Wilson - drums
InfluencesWHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:

'A Thief's Journal': RRR TOP TEN - 7-13 May 07

'A Thief's Journal': ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Radio Adelaide, 12-18 May 07

'A Thief's Journal': ALBUM OF THE WEEK: PBS FM, 11-17 June 07

'Finally, a folk/country record where you can tell one song from another… Thursby writes with just enough ornament to trigger your imagination, never straying into pretension…This album is hard to fault.' Forte Magazine, 31 May 07

‘Floyd Thursby has a fascinating voice... But of course, all that would be insignificant without great songs as vehicles for that voice. Thursby has armfuls of them. There’s not an uninteresting moment on this debut LP.... an endlessly rewarding recording.’ Rhythms magazine, May 07

‘An intriguing sketch of brilliant songwriting… the band has delivered a masterpiece…. A Thief's Journal goes straight to the poolroom.’ Rave Magazine (BRIS), May 07

'Lyrics from Bob Dylan's new album? No, from Floyd Thursby's debut self-titled 5-track CD. Go see him and hear for yourself. A powerful new addition to Australia's most original singer/songwriters.' Billy Pinnell, music journalist, June 2006

'Striking voice and strong lyrics.' John Watson, management: Silverchair, Missy Higgins, Silverchair, Wolfmother, May 2006

'The standout track is the impressive Babylon Gate. Thursby whittles his own version of the classic country-style epic of bloodshed and revenge.' Daniel Corbett, Beat, 11 May 2005

'Babylon Gate is one of the best songs, lyrically, that I've heard all year.' Claire Stuchbery, PBS FM, August 2005

'Genius.' Fee Bee-Squared, Breakfasters, RRR, September 2005

'Un songwriter que certains osent comparer a Dylan, s'accompagnant avec talent a la guitare acoustique. Un bon EP.' Le Cri du Coyote, Nov 2006

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Record LabelAng Fang Industries through MGM
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Floyd Thursby

"Gee it's great to come across a singer who's discovered their own voice and learned to trust its idiosyncrasies as a strength, not something to be ashamed of. Floyd Thursby has a fascinating voice – somehow it reminds me of a young Bryan Ferry with perhaps a bit of Jonathon Richman thrown in. The fact that Thursby is an engaging lyricist and sings with ingenuous ease, makes his voice a treat to listen to. But of course, all that would be insignificant without great songs as vehicles for that voice. Thursby has armfuls of them. There’s not an uninteresting moment on this debut LP.

The sparse, acoustic instrumentation, punctuating stabs of violin and convulsive guitar, and ¾ time signatures will remind some of Tom Waits. However, Thursby also consistently exhibits a penchant for striking, structured melodies – there are memorable pop songs at the core of many of these twisted bits of folk music. For all its dark lyrics, for example, ‘The Lover’s Twist’ is musically beautiful, its chords falling exactly where you hope they will. It is rewarding to hear younger bands discovering the aural richness of vintage tones and textures like reverb and tremolo. Floyd and his band Mark Hilton and Richard Wilson team with producer Marty Brown, to employ tone and, more importantly, space with acumen on A Thief’s Journal. That, along with a set of strong songs and Thursby’s unique vocals, makes for an endlessly rewarding recording."

Rhythms magazine, May 2007 - Review of 'A Thief's Journal'

Floyd's debut album 'A Thief's Journal' is out now on Ang Fang Industries through MGM. Buy it online here:

http://www.thecan.com.au/floydthursby

Have a look at the new music video for 'The Thief', directed by Cris Jones:


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Cilla Jane





Jul 9 2009 5:43 AM

Hey hey, feel like coming along to our Folk Fiesta on Sunday at the Social Club for some musical merriment?
Fee Brown & the Highwater





Mar 21 2009 11:04 PM

Hey Floyd!<br />Thought I'd see ye at Hughy's picnic! Bad form! : ) We've got our album launch next Sunday at the Northcote Social Club 2pm start with Gen Finnane and Lindsay supportin'. Would be great to see ya there.<br /><br />Hope its sunshiny where you are! : )<br /><br />x
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Mar 6 2009 12:10 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RADIO COUNTRY CLUB <br />1st March 2006 - 1st March 2009 <br />The Biggest French Radio <br />Country Music - Best Regards <br />http://www.radiocountryclub.com
tom woodward





Feb 27 2009 5:51 AM

uh... could you delete the last two comments? i don't know why i t did that.
tom woodward





Feb 27 2009 5:50 AM

well the retreat is a very spiritual place so now i understand.
tom woodward





Feb 27 2009 5:50 AM

well the retreat is a very spiritual place so now i understand.
tom woodward





Feb 27 2009 5:50 AM

well the retreat is a very spiritual place so now i understand.
carla





Feb 25 2009 12:03 PM

Thanks!
Love your Music a lot!
"The Thief" is awesome. I had this song in my player for many days.
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'*.¸.*´
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♥♪♫Love
Carla.xxx
The Criterion Band





Feb 24 2009 6:00 AM

City Feigning Sleep
tom woodward





Feb 24 2009 5:45 AM

hey paul
if you're not busy picking up chicks on the retreat dancefloor this friday come to my lonely l'ill acoustic show at vibe on smith st. 10pm.

:)
tom woodward





Jan 15 2009 2:00 AM

damn you and your html disabling profile! i had some really cool spam that you're gonna miss out on now. basic gist was: come to the empress tomorrow. i'm playing.
soa -festival SR samedi!!





Jan 2 2009 10:17 AM

hi!!
hApPy neW yeAr!! with more songs!! :o)
fine motor skills





Dec 8 2008 8:11 AM

Thank you, kind sir.

Please continue creating fine tunes...a big red haired birdy tells us there any many more just waiting to be released into the listening world...
PRESIDENT ROOTS





Dec 5 2008 3:10 AM

Hey Floyd heard you really impressed the crew down at Baha. We're finally launching our album locally and I'd love you to be there. Will put you on the guest list +1.

Hope you can make it.

Sonny
Brett





Dec 4 2008 10:51 AM

Hey Floyd, thanks for your add. I am very pleased to be having my face on your page. :)>
Cilla Jane





Nov 22 2008 8:01 AM

Hey there, We're playing at a private house party doing a support act for a great roots act www. myspace. com/lorenmusic. There should be heaps of great musos there it is $10 to get in. It's is Friday 12th December in Northcote.
Want to come?
The Weekend People





Nov 1 2008 12:54 PM

Hello, we're playing our first show in over a year and our first with our new lineup! Hope you can make it!

Thursday Nov 6th - 8pm - $6
The Empress (714 Nicholson St, Nth Fitzroy)
with The Fakes & Winter Migration

Also, visit www.triplejunearthed.com/theweekendpeople and download our new single 'Murder on the Mind' free, and while you're at it, give us a rating or a review. That'd be ace.

Cheers

The Weekend People
www.weekendpeople.net
Bob Corbett





Oct 20 2008 7:36 AM

Well I’m finally on the road with my new album STORYBOARD and I’m headed your way on Wednesday night this week (22 oct).

I’ll be playing at Gertrudes Brown Couch, 30 – 32 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 8.30pm

Please spread the word.

Cotton Sidewalk is also playing on the night.

Tix $5 at door.

Hope to see you there.
Jon S Williams





Oct 18 2008 10:07 AM

great tunes...production sounds rich and lovely...i like your music...great to see you playing around town at the toff too...tea for two? where is my tu tu? adieu a one two two two three...hee hee
THE HAIKUS





Oct 11 2008 7:58 AM

thanks for the add,
hope you have a good time
with nights on your side,
appreciate!

you guys are good vibrations,

THE HAIKUS
jasmine





Sep 28 2008 6:49 AM

ps you work the 6/8 well my friend ;)
tom woodward





Sep 27 2008 4:41 AM

ah paul. how am i meant to leave big spammy pictures on your profile if you disable html comments?

well i guess i'll just have to TELL you the details that were displayed on the advertisement instead.

here goes:

TOM WOODWARD & THE ORPHANAGE
A MONTH OF THURSDAYS @ THE EDINBURGH CASTLE
9-11 pm FREE ENTRY!
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30th.

You should come to ALL of them.

Love tom
Giant Wide





Sep 19 2008 5:59 PM

Hi there friends of the Wide.
Two new tracks are up on our page.
All for your pleasure.
Feel free to leave a comment.
Have a great time and keep in touch

You can also find 10 tracks of your favourite band on LAST FM

/GW
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Sep 10 2008 12:45 PM

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Aug 19 2008 10:42 AM

howdy floyd

thankee kindly
we're coming down for 3 dates in mid october

will let you know specifics soon

harry
tms
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