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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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Last Login:  7/23/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/floydthursbymusic  

   Floyd Thursby: General Info
Member Since11/21/2006
Band Websitefloydthursby.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

Sounds Like I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Record LabelAng Fang Industries through MGM
Type of LabelIndie








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 23 2008 8:00P
Williams/McGinlay/Lethbridge/Thursby: solo acoustic @ Wesley Anne Northcote, Victoria
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Floyd Thursby & the Definite Article @ Baha in Rye Rye, Victoria
Aug 6 2008 8:00P
Empress Hotel, supporting Lady Grey Fitzroy, Victoria

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RHYTHMS MAGAZINE REVIEW - 'ENDLESSLY REWARDING'  (view more)

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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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The Wishing Well ~ Aug 2 Sat Northcote Social Club





Jul 23 2008 2:50 AM

Hello Darlings, The Wishing Well are performing an all out folkfest at the northcote Social Club (Our last Melbourne show for 2008), Saturday August 2nd. With supports from Jacks Castle and Kinematic. Doors open 8:30pm. You can buy tickets from us (cheaper) for $10 through emailing us at: thewishingwellband@gmail.com or online via the Northcote Social Club's www.northcotesocialclub.com or at the door for $12.
soa





Jul 11 2008 1:06 PM

hi Floyd! i put one video with a song in yogurt!...if you want to see... ;o)
soa





Jul 7 2008 4:53 AM

oops!...
hi Floyd! thanks for the add! bye, next to myspace!
soa





Jul 7 2008 4:52 AM

coucou Floyd! merci pour l'ajout! à bientôt sur myspace! biz'
Ships and Thieves





Jun 9 2008 4:40 AM

thanks Floyd, just got this setup today, and it looks crap! will have to fix it up - glad you like the songs!
Kate





Jun 9 2008 3:18 AM

New material?
Go for it!
Your music is amazing!
Leish





Jun 9 2008 12:13 AM

hey mate,

looking forward to the new material :) Sorry I missed the last 2 gigs, was stuck at home sick - will hopefully make the next one! :D

Leish
xo
The Lennings


Is Online


Jun 8 2008 5:23 PM

We have a song called "Floyd", Floyd. Were we somehow metaphysically destined to be myspace friends? Hmm.
David Serby





Jun 7 2008 12:53 PM

Hey Floyd,

Cool tunes. Thanks for stopping by my place, and best of luck to you.

David
Jon S Williams





Jun 6 2008 5:43 PM

hey floyd! I put you in my top friends...let's do a gig in october...where do you suggest?
Adam Cousens





Jun 4 2008 1:23 AM

i'm goes it feller. i'm livin on your island from july till the end of the year. i wana meet you "_
cousens
Kevin Hahn





May 17 2008 5:13 AM

Hey,

I'm giving everyone on my list a free song of their choice.

Just drop by my iTunes page, listen to my tracks, send me the name of your favorite song to

freesong@kevinhahn.com,

and I'll get you a copy ASAP. Enjoy

ONE,
Kevin
Cris Jones





Apr 23 2008 6:41 AM

Hello Thursby....
We have things to discuss.
Actually, I really just wanted to show off my new MOVING PICTURE! Wow! Look at it go!
Hugh McGinlay





Apr 13 2008 8:11 PM

Hey Thursby come to my show on may 4th or I'll bite ya.

bar open

In other news, I owe you beer, or perhaps a sherry from the lower ottoman empire?
Jane Dust





Mar 24 2008 11:56 PM

Hope Tassie was a hoot.
Come see my CD launch on Sunday 30 March, Floyd. Its at Bar open. Kim Salmon is bring his axe. Luluc is supporting.
Hope you're well.
JANE
sahvi





Feb 29 2008 9:00 AM

hey from helsinki! how's life :)? would be great to hear from you, email me, please!
tom woodward





Feb 27 2008 7:29 PM

hello floyd!

how is guiness? i don't even know if u drink guiness, and i'm certainly not a fan, but in any case, it's not the worst way to start a conversation. it's also a good way to open a comment which is basically informing you of a show i'm doing at the east brunswick club on the 2nd of march, which is this sunday, with justin grounds and tess henderson. come on down if u lonely. i'll keep u company! likewise i might be lonely and u could keep me company too.
tom
croque monsieur





Feb 14 2008 10:52 PM

Croque Monsieur
Die Roten Punkte
Marcelle & the Blowwaves
Northcote Social Club
Wed. Feb. 20 8pm $15 on door
Downunda Thunda Radio





Jan 30 2008 6:01 AM

Oh, my, not what I expected at all! It's better! Thanks for the friendship, Floyd! Hope we see you in our submissions box!
John Dixon





Jan 21 2008 10:17 PM

hey floyd,
hows life treating you?
i thought id send you a lil msg here and let you know ive managed to put together a band.
well be putting up some new demos in about a fortnight...
we should organise a visit to melbourne
God's Closet





Jan 18 2008 8:09 AM

Floyd. Damn.. I was intrigued by your name but once I got here was blown away by your music. Great stuff - any plans to visit the states?

I hope you can take a listen to our tracks - I would love to get your input.

Thanks for the great music.
@lex.Jane





Jan 17 2008 9:00 PM

Snap..
MELBOURNE BACKSTAGE PASS





Jan 14 2008 11:09 PM

Hey, thanks for supporting our Melbourne Backstage Pass page and for being a part of this. We hope you have a great new year. This year we plan to kick some ass!!
Cheers
BSP
Global Band Guide





Jan 11 2008 2:53 AM

Hey thanks for the add.
If you would like to add your awesome music to a cool new website to promote your music visit www.globalbandguide.com and no its not spam... lol
we built this for artist's like you.
So please visit and join  at www.globalbandguide.com
Hugh McGinlay





Jan 1 2008 8:15 PM

If you weren't in another country I would badger you to come see me at the empress on saturday. Lindsays playing too!

Amazing really.

Enjoy your fush and chups
JOHN DAVID PALMER





Dec 22 2007 6:56 PM

PERFORMING AT THE ILIFF PARK SALOON IN AURORA COLORADO..MARCH 29TH AND 30TH FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.MYSPACE.COM/JDPPALMER OR CALL 303-696 1404
Cris Jones





Dec 20 2007 10:37 PM

Hi F.T. Got J.K. from V.G. to do V.O. for T.F. Sounds awesome and I'm sure you'll have fun with it. Now, clear out your inbox, M.F.!
Giant Wide





Dec 8 2007 4:21 AM

Hi there Floyd
Your loyal servants Giant Wide
just uploaded two new tracks only for your pleasure
Hope you like em' , we obviously like em' a lot
Feel free to leave a comment and have a great time
/ GW
James Hazelden





Dec 5 2007 7:32 AM

Thanks pal. Hope the album and touring are going well. How did the Ang Fang movie shows go?
Zulya and The Children of the Underground





Nov 19 2007 2:01 AM

HELLO FLOYD!

WE ARE ON AT THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT THIS THURS, NOV 22, 7PM.
OUR LAST GIG IN MELBOURNE FOR A WHILE.

SEE YOU THERE!
Fee Brown & the Highwater





Nov 18 2007 5:10 PM

Floyd!!
Hello!! I must make one of your gigs soon. It's been too long. Will try for the Nov 29 one. How're things? Hope to catch up soon.

Fee
Jane Dust





Nov 6 2007 10:16 PM

Hey Floyd,
Come to Gertrudes on Gertrude Street on Friday, 9 Nov at 9 and see me play with The Bulls and G in the Air.
www.myspace.com/janedust
The Fiddle Chicks





Nov 6 2007 5:17 AM

Glad you're into our CD! We've been thinking of coming over to Melbourne sometime n do a few gigs- be great to have some venue suggestions and contacts....
I'm listening to your CD (yet again) as i type! I did enjoy your solo act, but would love to see you play with 'the band' after hearing the CD- which captured me instantly!
Hope to gig with you again sometime!
Cheerio,
Kim
Robyn E. Kenealy





Oct 28 2007 3:15 PM

Help! I have forgotten everything!

But I did hear that www.vbc.org.nz, the vic uni station, is actively soliciting demos.
Roly Skender & The Tonics





Oct 28 2007 7:41 AM

hey guys,
nice work.
Mandy Connell





Oct 22 2007 2:23 AM

no problemo man, wish you well. I love your tracks. I had red letter stuck in my head yesterday
Mico Atanasiu & The Bluesfakers