Everybody I've ever listened to has influenced me in one way or another. There are probably too many names to list but here (in no particular order) are a few.....
The Beatles,
Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts,
Steve Tilston,
Bodixa,
Abba,
The Indigo Girls,
Jason Feddy,
Kate Rusby,
Don McLean,
City Limits,
Seth Lakeman,
Queen,
Patsy Matheson,
John Drury,
Ralph McTell,
Entropy,
Karine Polwart,
Kris Kristofferson,
Gerry Cooper,
O'Donnell&Bird,
Michelle Plum,
Elvis,
Richard Thopmson,
The Hall Brothers,
Eddi Reader,
John McCusker,
Billy Bragg,
Odi
So many.....
And I feel I should mention a few guitar players, who over the years have made my ears prick up and think a little differently about the instrument. In no particular order (again)...
Scotty Moore,
George Harrison,
Nic Jones,
Richard Thompson,
Albert Lee,
Chet Atkins,
James Burton,
Mairead O'Donnell,
Gerry Cooper,
Jamie Roberts,
Duncan McFarlane,
Ralph McTell,
Brian May,
Steve Tilston,
Brian Setzer,
Jerry Reid,
Cliff Gallup,
Luther Perkins,
Kate Rusby,
Emily Saliers,
Nanci Griffith,
I'm sure there are some I've missed but I will ammend.
PLEASE NOTE. If you need to contact me you can drop me an email at gerry@gerrymcneice.co.uk. I'll have the new website up soon.
Buy the new single Braw Sailing for only £3.50 (+ £1.50 p&p) using the PayPal button below. The three-track disk (or thringle if you will) also contains Magnetic Island and The White Cockade.
All about me
I'm a singer-songwriter and have been for a while. I write songs about me, the people and things around me, people I meet, stuff I care about and sometimes I just make up stories. I am currently into folk music (thanks primarily to Kate Rusby) but I actually like all sorts of music (like a contestant on PopMaster).
Like many people my age I am influenced by The Beatles. Having an older sister and brother and growing up in the 1960s meant I heard a lot of music my peers either never heard or have forgotton about.
My first band was (typically) formed in school. From then on until 1997 I was in one band or another. A number of those bands have featured my life partner and love of my life, Ani. She writes some of the songs I now sing in my solo act. She also takes my - and many others - photos and you can see these here.
In 2000 Ani and I released our CD, Audiographs, which was well received by our peers and loyal fan base alike. Due to demand we 're-released' it in 2005 and since then have released two further collections, Crazy World in 2006 and the new 2007 release, Live at The Courthouse.
Some nice people have said some kind words about me....
Gerry McNeice offered solid support to the second half of the evening (at The Topic) with the high point being his song 'Crazy World' which contrasted the real world with the comforting cocoon of a folk festival. Fivepenny Piece's song 'Brown Photographs' came up like new in his hands too - an artist to watch. Joe Grint, Tykes News
A worthwhile record with great setting of lyrics and some strong tunes; songs worthy of Billy Bragg. Also impressive, and not to be overlooked, those melodic, varied and in no way self-indulgent guitar solos!Ben Walker, singer-songwriter
An accomplished piece of work, and one which I have played over several times for its pure entertainment value. Gerry's voice rises above a variety of different arrangements to deliver the message of the songs without effort.Jim Lawton, Tykes Magazine
Exceptional and talented!Mike Thrussell, Big 3
Top drawer stuff!Russell Walker, The Late Show on BBC Radio Leeds
A singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all-round talented guy - and a very nice bloke to boot!Claire Mooney, singer-songwriter
A hard to pigeon-hole talent. Gerry's songs are superbly written, show great insight and are subtly melodic. A great purveyor of traditional songs also, Gerry has to be seen!Black Sheep Masham Music Festival programme
Nice arrangements and well crafted songsRichard Clay, Mulberry Blue
Gerry amazed the audience with an enormous sound for just one guy! Gerry's take on "Country and Northern" showcased his songwriting skills and observations of Northern life coupled with some brilliant fretwork! Great stuff!Steve Chapman Smith, Promoter and Compere, Henry Boons Myspace Acoustic Night
Check me out at a gig somewhere and come and say hi. You can also catch me playing a number of instruments - though not at the same time - with Otley-based morris side Flash Company.
Hi Gerry , and thanks for adding me to your Friends i must say your work sounds fantastic , i love the Crazy World song , will try and get over to see one of your gigs sometime , also i see your on the radio on the 23rd i'll see if i can pick up the radio station and listern in , and Congrats on your 4th Album Ani tells me its very very Good Bye for now mate juju.
Hey Gerry - just listened to Braw Sailing for the first time. What a beautiful song! Really like it - good luck with the single and hope we can meet up soon.
Thanks to you and Liam for playing the Raggalds, Gerry - really enjoyed it and a good crowd despite the weather - the new CD is going to be something pretty special I reckon - hope the sea song is on it?
Just dropped by to say hello.Hope all is well with you. Thought I'd drop by and let you know I have uploaded a new acoustic demo called Old Gang. Hope you like it. Have a great week and I'll catch up with you soon!
Hello, Great to meet you and hear some of your fine music at the Folk Club last night. Thanks for playing.
We hope that our paths will cross again out there in the wide world of folk music. In the meantime -- wonderful to be in your circle of friends here on MySpace.
hey went to katriona's n did some recordings. im sure she's shown u them. im now on two tracks it seems. so if its not what u expected it was all kats fault! neways speak soon dom x
You have some very impressive tunes on here! I like them all but think my favourite has to be The White Cockade, I love the lyrics. Thanks for adding me. Hope you like my tunes and good luck with your upcoming shows!
