Gary Stewart-vocals/acoustic guitar,
Andy Hawkins-backing vocals/acoustic guitar,
Matt Peel-bass guitar,
Ruth Viqueira-drums
Influences
Paul Simon, James Taylor, Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, Nick Drake, KT Tunstall, The Smiths, King Creosote, Kate Rusby, John Martyn, Nizlopi, Damien Rice, The Broken Family Band, The Singing Adams, Ray LaMontagne, Jean Sibelius, Antonin Dvorak, Crash Test Dummies, Roddy Woomble, Ben Folds
..Gary Stewart Promote Your Page Too..
"Like Cat Stevens On Acid"
Leeds Music Scene
Regarded by many as the "Paul Simon of the 21st Century",Scottish singer/songwriter Gary Stewart has been catching the attention and imagination of music lovers up and down the UK. Capturing audiences with his enchanting live shows, filled with songs and stories of love, paranoia and prostitution, he always delivers them with honesty, passion and a good measure of Celtic flair.
Gigging both solo and with his band, the hard working left-hander from Perthshire has carved out a strong fan base in his adopted home of Leeds, while making a notable impact on the live circuit in London also with impressive reviews of recent gigs at The Troubadour, The Bedford Theatre, and the Gardening Club.
Along the way he has played support to Johnny Flynn, Glenn Tilbrook, Laura Marling, Emma Pollock, Broken Records, John Power, James Yorkston, Ross Ainslie+Jarlath Henderson, Noah and the Whale, Joan As Policewoman and Fionn Regan. He has also graced the Festival circuit, playing shows this year at the Otley and Warwick Folk Festivals, Live At Leeds, Solfest, Kendal Calling, Acoustic Edinburgh Festival(with Andi Neate) and the Moor Music festival.
Gary released his first E.P,"Tables,Trees and Tripods" in the summer of 2008 and it has been getting quite a number of favourable reviews;
"This is Gary Stewart’s best work to date, the quality of the songs across this stunning 4 tracker underline the Scotsman’s potential as one of the most talented songwriters on the UK’s vibrant “Nu-Folk” scene."
Dave Redfearn-Littlest Mojo Records
"He plies his trade at the softer end of the folk rock brand, with a voice that has traces of Michael Stipe leavened with a Scottish burr. Big Ben is replete with sparkling guitars and harmonies on a tune delivered with panache..."
Jackie Hayden,Hot Press Magazine
"All in all an EP that could be described as lovely without being cringeworthy.An EP that's going to shake up this little scene of ours,with the best intentions at heart, of course..."
Maria Pinto Fernandes, Leeds Music Scene
"So off to Gary Stewart at Holy Trinity we trot. His upbeat folk-music is relaxed, unpretentious and well-played. It's not pushing any boundaries but it is enjoyable and we are able to chill-out for a little while before once again running off to the Met for Dinosaur Pile-Up..."-The Fly(Justine Trickett)
Gary is due to release new single "Maggie Oh" in late November 2009 and release his debut album in the spring of 2010. "Maggie Oh" has already been getting radio play on Jim Gellatly and Tom Robinson's radio shows.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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Thanks for the add Gary Stewart, I love your sounds btw, awesome!
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Thanks for the add Gary Stewart, I love your music btw, awesome
If you get a chance, please take a listen to our first Chill out release "Beach Music, Cafe Music & Bar Music Collection" by ACO Ambient Chill Out. We'd love to know what you think of it!
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