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Gareth Dickson
Afro-beat / Western Swing / Chinese pop

you done it, you gone found it, well done!



Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/11/2009
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Member Since11/8/2005
Band Websitewww.garethdickson.com
Band Membersme
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Record Labelsleeping man, benbecula, unlabel
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
Joe Galaxy Cafe Cavan
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Whelans Upstairs Dublin
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
Homelights Festival Dublin
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
Portugal To Be Confirmed
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Portugal T.B.C
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Portugal T.B.C

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Collected Recordings out now on Drifting Falling Recordings, reviewed by Norman Records  (view more)

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   About Gareth Dickson
***COLLECTED RECORDINGS OUT NOW ON DRIFTING FALLING, AVAILABLE ON ITUNES***

Solo acoustic guitar with effects and vocals. As well as playing my own music i have spent the last 2 or 3 years touring with Vashti Bunyan as her guitarist. Debut album "Spruce Goose" was released in 2005. Since then i have released music with Drifting Falling, Lo Recordings, Benbecula Records, Polymorphic and Unlabel among others. I have toured supporting Juana Molina, Paul Curreri and Isobel Campbell with Mark Lanegan as well as playing one off shows supporting Alasdair Roberts, Adrian Crowley, Greg Davis, Keith Fullerton Whitman and Schneider TM. I also played some guitar on Juana Molina's last album and on a Max Richter film soundtrack.

"From Glasgow, this beautiful music arrived in June 2005. A solo artist singing and playing acoustic guitar - sometimes effected, his songs slip between a beautifully sparse, emotive fragility (recalling Nick Drake, Bert Jansch, etc.) and denser instrumentals (recalling Eno or Labradford). Very cool stuff." Fatcat Records.

"Where Dickson excels is with his unique use of the guitar as a sound making body. A glorious object in which to explore rich landscapes, the drone in song, and acoustic ambience. This is beautiful music, music in the act of levitation, a ghostly presence; almost tangible but never within reach." Mark Harwood for Polymorphic Music

"His voice, employed intermittently, is hushed and melancholy, almost an afterthought to his playing which is gently exploratory, extremely calming and fascinatingly tentative with the sounds of the studio such as the creak of a chair becoming much a part of the overall tapestry. This is one of the loveliest modern acoustic works I've heard and the fact that I'm taking one home to soothe my weary post bank holiday bonce tells you I heartily recommend its magical purity. Collected Recordings is on Drifting Falling." Norman Records Distribution

"Introspective, tender, experimental and blissful.... manages to satisfy both the fans of folk and of experimental music. An awesome record! (Polymorphic Sampler)." Phlow Magazine. To hear it free go to:
http://www.polymorphic-music.co.uk/releases/16-gareth-dickson-sampler

"We love the album (Spruce Goose)" Boomkat.

cd's available from www.normanrecords.com

contact garethdickson7(at)hotmail.com for more info/to book gigs etc, or message me through myspace.

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martin iannaccone

martin iannaccone



Nov 5 2009 12:16 AM

Hey my friend!
have fun in Portugal.
Bigups!
your berliner mate.
laki mera

laki mera



Nov 3 2009 1:25 PM

mid-week night out...

LAKI MERA supporting THE SHAKY HANDS
WED 4th NOV, 8pm.
The CAPTAIN'S REST, Great Western Road, Glasgow.

*Frøken Stjernestøv*

*Frøken Stjernestøv*



Oct 29 2009 12:34 PM

hi, hell ! HEY Gareth, its been a while... how is it going ? hope you are doing good. i see you are planning to tour in portugal. great !
best wishes from berlin, sandra
laki mera

laki mera



Oct 28 2009 8:23 PM

classic grand gig
Elisa

Elisa Forest



Oct 16 2009 6:32 PM

Hi Gareth Dickson !

I love your music !

Keep the music on : )

Hibernate recordings

Hibernate recordings



Oct 13 2009 11:23 AM

two new releases for October



Northerner: 1976



Simon James French: Anthem
The Townes Van Zandt Project

The Townes Van Zandt Project



Sep 28 2009 10:15 AM

Thanks for stopping by!
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laki mera

laki mera



Sep 27 2009 9:26 AM

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Hemi Behmoaras

Hemi Behmoaras



Sep 27 2009 9:26 AM

One of the honest, soft and touching sound I've ever heard. Reminds me the old times that I've missed and won't be able to catch again...
The End Of Science

The End Of Science



Sep 26 2009 10:25 AM

Thanks for your support!





Our "Hence the Title" EP is now available on iTunes.





http://bit.ly/H2rrk
laki mera

laki mera



Sep 24 2009 4:40 PM

Sorry for random message...but see below for a rather good (and cheap) gig...

Glasgow
 
The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival Opening Concert
Music like a Vitamin
Emma Pollock, Karine Polwart, Alasdair Roberts,
James Yorkston & Adrian Crowley (performing the songs of Daniel Johnston)
 
Retaining the home-grown, intimate feel of last year’s shows, this year's opening concert is curated by two of Scotland’s best loved singer, songwriter and guitarists, Emma Pollock and Karine Polwart, both performing on the night alongside Alasdair Roberts and James Yorkston. Dublin’s Adrian Crowley will join James on stage to sing the songs of Daniel Johnston. Expect solo sets and unique collaborations as the festival kicks off in style.
 
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Ho Hum Records

Ho Hum Records



Sep 7 2009 10:40 PM

Available now from www.hohumrecords.com

Custom Blue's New Album Available Now


The highly acclaimed album 'All Will Be Well' is now available on CD and digital download from the Ho Hum website and all good retailers.

www.hohumrecords.com


Louisa

Louisa Mingher



Sep 3 2009 7:55 PM

Eric de Jesus is Spoken Word

Eric de Jesus is Spoken Word



Aug 25 2009 11:38 PM

hey thur boy
ReLOADED

ReLOADED
Online Now!


Aug 24 2009 9:46 AM

Glasgow’s Flood of Red play the Tolbooth this Saturday with
some great local support.  Tickets
available from the venue and on 01786 274000.



 



Reloaded Aug 09
CJ BOYD

CJ BOYD
Online Now!


Aug 24 2009 9:46 AM

Really lovely stuff.
Thanks for finding me.
Bob Rafferty is Confused!

Bob Rafferty is Confused!



Jul 30 2009 7:11 AM

Hey Gareth,

Please take a moment to check out my stupid but hopefully entertaining videos



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hym0RTi6Ubs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGRv_8iQlEA

If you like them please pass them on.

Bob :)
Maria

Maria Augusta



Jul 28 2009 5:01 PM

for you, Gareth, inspired by your music..
;)

ollo

ollo



Jul 26 2009 3:12 PM

Alex from ollo produced Swoop Swoop's album...

I doubt you are here Gareth, somehow, but I think you might like this, he's on MySpace under /streakyjake

How have things been since the Vashti tour?
COLLAR UP - debut album out NOW!!!

COLLAR UP -  debut album out NOW!!!



Jul 23 2009 8:19 PM

Hey Gareth, how's it going? Would be great to see you down at this...

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Scandilander

Scandilander



Jul 19 2009 8:40 AM

Enjoyed your playing very very much on Fri!!
CHURCHILL

CHURCHILL



Jul 14 2009 8:41 PM

your music sounds different, it blew my mind!
Thanks for your friendship.
Crumbs In The Butter (Online music magazine)

Crumbs In The Butter (Online music magazine)



Jul 12 2009 3:18 PM

Now that sounds like a great idea! You are a gentlemen!

Thanks mate!
Maria

Maria Augusta



Jul 9 2009 10:18 PM

I love, love your work!
Soulo

Soulo



Jul 4 2009 2:07 AM

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