Gary Nock - Vocals/Guitar/Songwriter
Gary Walmsley - Drums/Percussion
Tariq Quadri - Bass
Steve Marks - Lead Guitar
Joey Godfrey - Keys
Helen Greenham - Violin
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Live at The Luminaire singing Once In A Lifetime (w/ Rich Causon)
Influences
The Beatles, The Jam, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Tracy Chapman, Noel Gallagher, OCS, Weller, Kinks, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Elvis Presley, Nick Drake, Dave Matthews, Carole King, Lisa Hannigan, Damien Rice, James Taylor, Van Morrison, Steve Miller Band, Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Luke Steffens, Ben Taylor, Paul Nock, Pablo Neruda, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barret Browning, Elizabeth Jennings.........the list goes on.....
Gary Nock is an acoustic singer-songwriter hailing from the West Midlands originally. Gary moved south as a child and grew up in the sleepy seaside town of Dawlish in Devon. A late starter in music, Gary first picked up a guitar at 17 years old and caught the bug. After a few quick lessons from a friend he borrowed an old Nylon stringed Spanish Guitar and locked himself away in his bedroom, and much to the delight of his Father, began noisily strumming and singing his way through book after book of classic songwriters and groups, including The Beatles, The Kinks, Tracy Chapman, The Jam and Leonard Cohen to name but a few. He also taught himself to sing - "The greatest piece of advice i ever got was three words - 'practice, practice, practice' Simple really but so true".
After honing his skills in his humble abode Gary ventured out and began playing in public wherever he could, starting with little performances in the Pubs around Devon. Slowly gaining a reputation as a “great little singer” Gary started to write his own songs - “Obviously the first songs I wrote were complete rubbish” Gary chuckled “But I just loved that I was making something, I was creating something of my own about my own experiences, after the first one, I just couldn’t stop” This trend continued well into his 20’s and at the age of 24 he decided to move back to the city where he was Born (Birmingham) to try and make something of all the years of practice. Based in his old home town, Gary began touring the country singing and playing to all sorts of crowds all over Britain from Edinburgh to Brighton. Again slowly gaining a reputation, this time not just as a singer but as a great songwriter whose heartfelt and honest lyrics rang true with both the male and female members of his ever growing audience. “ I always admired a great love song, its something everyone can relate to and it’s something I have had a lot of experience with, though not always with great success! If you can sit and watch someone sing with real honest emotion and passion and truly believe what they’re saying, that is something pretty special.”
In December 2006 Gary met up with Peter McCamley (famous for signing the Spice Girls! Craig David, Sandi Thom and Jamie Scott amongst others) after going along to see Gary live several times in the months following Peter tells how impressed he was by Gary’s voice and song writing abilities “Raw and honest, pure talent” Says Peter. And unlike many “industry” people he had met along the way, Peter decided to put his money where his mouth was! Peter signed Gary to his publishing company, P and P Songs, in July 2007, since then Gary has been co-writing with various writers and producers from across the globe and also been fortunate enough to support some great acts along the way including,- Newton Faulkner, Ed Harcourt, Kate Walsh, Jamie Scott and Tina Dico as well as many others. He continues to tour up and down the country and is currently in and out of the studio recording his first EP release which will hopefully be out sooner rather than later. Meanwhile you can find some of his wonderful tunes on myspace (www.myspace.com/garynock) You can also see all his listed dates for the coming months, I highly recommend going to see him live as this is where Gary really comes alive, he seems to draw you in to his world, demanding you sit up and take note. This guy is definitely one to look out for in the year ahead.
If you are from the UK or Europe, click the "Buy Now" link below to purchase your copy of Gary's debut EP - This House
If you are from the anywhere in the world OUTSIDE the UK and Europe, click the "Buy Now" link below to purchase your copy of Gary's debut EP - This House
Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
MONOTONIX Saturday 28th November Nice n Sleazys, Glasgow
The release of their new album tops off a whirlwind year of touring, the infamy surrounding their charged live perfomances steadily mounting. Rightly so, check out this youtube link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmEHu-QAgNE&feature=related - and marvel at one of the typically unpredictable gigs of the band that Spin have declared the "most exciting live band in rock'n'roll."
Have a listen www.myspace.com/monotonix
Support from The Elvis Suicide
Tickets Available from www.tickets-scotland.com 0141 204 5151 www.ticketweb.co.uk 08444 77 1000
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FRIDAY WE BRING U!!! DOBLE T Y EL CROK PERFORMING "PEPE PEPE PEPE PEPE" PLZ ARRIVE EARLY AND SAY A.O.N. @ THE DOOR!! FELLAS BOTTLES SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!
THIS SAT WE BACK @ CLUB REMI!! THE # 1 PARTY IN QUEENS!! MUSIC BY DJ SHADEE & DJ JSTAR!! LADIES FREE B4 12AM!! ASK FOR MARCO OR A.O.N. FELLAS GET UR BOTTLES 2 FOR 350 EARLY!!
0CT 23 2009 IS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY!!! ARE U READY?? GRAND OPENING OF ENTOURAGE!!! NEED YOU ALL THERE!!! THX!!
TOYKULT plays British Music Week 2009 and we invite you to download our latest EP featuring tracks from our new album FREE @ 192kbps: http://www.toykult.com
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FRIDAY WE BRING U!!! EVERYONE FREE TILL 12 @ FANTASIA PLZ ARRIVE EARLY AND SAY A.O.N. @ THE DOOR!! FELLAS BOTTLES SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!
THIS SAT WE BACK @ CLUB REMI!! THE # 1 PARTY IN QUEENS!! WITH HOT 97'S OWN L BOOGS & DJ CRE8!! LADIES FREE B4 12AM!! ASK FOR MARCO OR A.O.N. FELLAS GET UR BOTTLES 2 FOR 350 EARLY!!
RESERVE THIS DATE 0CT 23 2009!!! GRAND OPENING OF ENTOURAGE!!! NEED YOU ALL THERE!!! THX!!
Calling all bands! Come and play in the West Midlands' most vibrant music community! Secure lockup rehearsal/recording studios now available from only £55 per week!
Its been along time comming BUT Our brand new acoustic EP will be available to download from Thursday 1st October 2009. Only from www.10reasonstolive.com. For a little taster click on our picture and u will find a video on our page xx
What's good Gary Nock Dj Strange.....Just Hittin Ya page For a bit to see how's life treating you ? have noticed that....You can pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you've only collected a lot of empty yesterdays...From this point on
