musicians who have Played on the Album: Simon Alpin: Barry Payne: Julian Wilson: Chuck Prophet: Douglas Murray: Mick Young: Kacey Brooke: Paul Wigens: Rav Heiyyar: Dennis Cronin: Mick Alpin: Josh Hillman :
Other Musicians/people that have helped out along the way : Alan Cook : Andy Reid : Ross Baxter : Darren Gould Martin : Chris Holditch : Gareth Crook : Mr Raven : Doug Walker: Phil Parky : Keith Derbyshire
Influences
Leonard Cohen-Neil Young-Dead mans shoes-Manhatten-Dylan-LaMontagne-Tim Hardin-The Band-Elliot Smith-Play It Again Sam-Stand By Me-Lennon,McCartney-Harrison&Star-Big Labowski-HeartbreakerAdams-Downfall-Amelie-Tom Petty-Zep-Ronnie Barker-Jayhawks&Olson-Mother-Iron&Wine-CSN&Y-Stones-Byrds-Love-Buffalo Springfield-Extras-Withnail&I-
Sounds Like
“Highly enjoyable, Recommended”- Acoustic Magazine ********************************************“Understated joy of a record”- Leicester Bangs ********************************************“You gain an empathy with the writer because you've been there yourself”-Fatea***********************************
“Melodic, charming and catchy”- This is fake DIY ********************************************"A fine album”- Penny Black Music *******************************************
"The guys got a very good way with a tune”- BBC Ulster *******************************************
“Frith has a very suitable voice for the ten ballads, influenced by great
examples like Bob Dylan, Nick Drake &Tim Hardin” -Rootstime ********************************************
“This is a very promising debut album” - Electric ghost ****************************************** “Really grows on you” - Net Rhythms********************************“Beautiful country rock gem of an album”-Sunday Express********************************
“One of the North West's best kept secrets - that is until now!”- Maverick***************************************************
“One of Manchester’s most underrated singer-songwriters”- Manchester Music
The album is available priced £10.99 at Rough Trade Records London, Piccadilly Records Manchester or here by clicking below on the paypal button. For downloads click below, all other info go to www.garronfrith.co.uk.
Ey up Garron, how were the Midge gigs? See you next week...
On Thursday June 12th Canadian singer/songwriter Jenn Grant comes to The Grapes as part of her European tour. Her charming mix of folk and pop has seen her tour with The Great Lake Swimmers and The Weakerthans and latest album 'Orchestra For The Moon' features guests that include the likes of Ron Sexsmith. Jenn will be joined by special guest Neil McSweeney, currently working on the follow up to the acclaimed debut album 'Remember To Smile'. Support also comes from Garron Frith.
Hi Garron, been meaning to e-mail you for months. Finally got myself one of these myspace thingys... Beautiful CD. Will come to see you in Clitheroe. Stay you. Helen x
Will we be seeing ya at this month's Red Eyed & Blue on Tuesday March 11th? We sure hope so! It's taking place at the Hawley Arms' brand spanking new music venue The Wilmington. We've got a crackin' lineup with Adrian Crowley, Trevor Moss & Hannah Lou, The Snakes and DJ sets from the Truckin' Lauras and DJ James Steel.
We've got Sideways Saloon on Sunday, The Travelling Band, The Kambourines from Norway/Liverpool, and Fence favourites The Bicycle Thieves up from London, get down there at 7pm!!