graham - vocals, guitars
michael (the mad hatter!) - percussion
smita nath - vocals
chris ross - bass
Influences
john martyn, stevie wonder, jeff buckley, elliott smith, marvin gaye, joni mitchell, jill scott, nick drake, gilles peterson, neil young, jam/weller, matthew herbert, blur, nitin sawney, roy ayers, amy winehouse, terry callier, van morrison, jonathan richman, kindred and the family soul, polly paulusma, the underwolves, miles davis, radiohead, ben harper, massive attack, bert jansch, gil scott-heron, ryan adams... creatives, free-thinkers & innovators. and martin o'neill. right now i love martn o'neill.
“clever lyrics... one of the finest new songwriters around”
The Metro - - - - "beautifully-scuplted lyrics and haunting melodies, with many of his tunes wonderfully augmented by Michael on percussion."
Tunnel Vision - - - “Graham Allcott and his band...provide a bigger sound...and rounded off the evening in style with an accomplished set which kept the happy punters swaying til the very end. If he is unsigned, it’s hard to believe he will be for much longer...truly special”
Rob Bell, BBC - - -
Hi, i’m Graham Allcott, an acoustic singer/songwriter. I sometimes write about love and loss, and I sometimes write about changing the clocks in Peru. But usually about love and loss to be honest. I’ve been singing in bands and writing songs since I was about 16.
After spending most of my life in the midlands, I’m now based in Whitechapel, East London, where we have a nice flat to escape the hustle, bustle and sirens. I have a monthly residency at the longstanding ’Bedsprings’ night, which is just up the road, and gig regularly in other London venues with my band.
They consist of Smita Nath on backing vocals, Michael Williamson on Bongos, Djembe and Cajon, and Chris Ross on bass. Together we are recording our first EP, "Spring Summer", with producer and songwriter Liz Williams.
Cheers champ, an honour having you here, be well, and do enjoy the library/blog's contents, here's hoping that it'll inspire you, as your creative spirit has inspired mine, sweet dreams then...
Gonna be a hot 1 Friday May 16th Ben Mi Duck (live), Jazzanova, Nu Era (Marc Mac), Afronaut, Domu, Kay Suzuki & Bopstar for the launch of the Treble-O compilation, 'Here Comes Treble'.
Cost: £8 in advance from http://shop.coopr8.net Time: May 16, 2008, 11pm to 5am Location: Corsica Studios Street: Units 4/5 Elephant Rd, SE17 1LB City/Town: London 2 minutes from Elephant & Castle tube
Hello Graham Allcott, how u doin? Wanna have a quality early start to w/e? Come to click @ aquarium club on thursday!! Check my-space for details and mail back for lists!!
Also, don't forget Monday morning afterhours at Red if u can keep up...:o)
Hello Graham Allcott, how u doin? come partyin this week end!! Got Express2 on thursday, Matt John / Craig Torrence / RichNxT on friday, Geddes / Spencer Parker / RichNxT at D-LATE afterhours on sunday morning + monday morning afterhours if u're still standing...:o) check my-space for details and mail back for lists!! ciao stefano.
Hi Graham Yep lets get back to the land of Givsons, snapping strings, & sunshine... right time for Bonnoffee & a coffee... hi to Chaz.. ok bye for now Ron
Hello sir, A massive thanks for performing at the Halo. Excellent lyrics and all round good chap. I'll be venturing to whitechapel tomorrow! Cheers, Martin
Hey Graham SEAN TAYLOR’S NEW ALBUM ‘ANGELS’ OUT NOW!!! ‘exquisite’ … ‘mesmerising’ … ‘beautiful’ … ‘breathtaking’ AVAILABLE FROM www.myspace.com/seantaylorsongs SPECIAL PRICE £5 Peace
Hey Graham How's things? I hope you're well. I have four new tracks up from my forthcoming album 'Angels'. I also have some new pics & videos up. Be great to know what you think Peace
Hey if you like Mini Ramp skatevideos check mine out i have a bunch of me up on my page. i hope you like them. leave me a video comment and tell me what you think
hey graham thanks for the add! my names ollie im from October In Minnesota we played with you at The White Hart last week! just wanted to say how much myself and the others enjoyed your set! i think its a really great sound you've got! would be great to see you play again! ever consider venturing 'down south' let us know!! take it easy!
