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Harrisburg
Folk / Country / Acoustic

"It's all for the sake of the song. . . ."



London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Member Since3/22/2006
Band MembersGreg Rees - Vocals & Guitar Emily C Smith - Bass, Harmonica, Percussion & Backing Vocals Mark Slater - Guitar Andrew Hall - Guitar Benjamin Thomas - Drums & Percussion Laura Dinham - Percussion & Backing Vocals Nick Briggs - Saxophone
InfluencesTownes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, Richard Thompson, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Wilco, Woody Guthrie, The Band, The Byrds, Tim Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith, R.E.M., Leonard Cohen, Gene Clark, Fairport Convention, Ani Difranco, Uncle Tupelo, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Josh Ritter, Sandy Denny, Ben Harper, Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Steve Earle, Gram Parsons, The Clash, Nirvana, Big Star, Billie Holiday, Leadbelly, Gillian Welch, Nina Simone, Tim Hardin, Phil Ochs, Tom Waits, Loudon Wainwright, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Alim Qasimov, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Nick Drake, Vashti Bunyan, Television, Buzzcocks, The Who, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Van Morrison, Bruce Cockburn, Lucinda Williams, PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, John Prine, My Morning Jacket.
Sounds LikeSt John the Gambler
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
Snake Mountain Revue @ The Betsey Trotwood w/ Steve Ferbrache, Quiet Loner, Emil Friiis London, London and South East
Dec 6 2009 6:00P
The Basket Club Xmas Special @ The Windmill, Brixton London, London and South East
Dec 15 2009 8:00P
Hidden Away @ Bertie’s Bar, Wimbledon London, London and South East
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
The Sun & Doves, Camberwell London, London and South East
Feb 10 2010 8:00P
What’s Cookin’ @ The Sheepwalk, Leytonstone w/ Benjamin Folke Thomas London, London and South East

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Photobucket Visit Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou Music has always been part of my life, even if it took me a while to take notice. My maternal grandfather sang Caruso and Lanza in old working men club's along the Garw Valley. He did it for the love of it, and not to put coins in his pocket. He was the local cobbler and mended shoes for a living. My paternal grandfather was a competition-winning ballroom dancer. He graced the polished halls of the Llynfi Valley. He was a miner and spent most of his time underground. Again, he danced out of adoration and not for it. My father is an engineer. He once walked the best part of thirty miles to see The Who in concert. I need say no more. I started writing words at a young age, probably six or seven, began my first novel at eleven, and wrote my first song at sixteen. I believe in the heritage of music. I believe in a shared history, the highs and the lows and the in-betweens. I could say I play folk music but I'm not sure what that means. I could say I play country but I don't wear a hat. I don't play the blues 'cause it's too much fun and I'd never try anything else. Maybe Townes was right and it's all just zippedee-do-dah. I write songs with words. That is, the words don't merely serve to punctuate the vocal but formulate it. Phrasing is the most important aspect of the art of singing in my eyes and ears and I strive to make each performance disturbingly fresh. My work is as much influenced by Dostoevsky, Pessoa, & Keats as it is Dylan, Van Zandt, & Thompson. I play under a pseudonym 'cause I've never been able to deal with the fact that my first band didn't last forever. I confess that the name comes from a Josh Ritter song. I hope he doesn't sue me. I run a monthly night at The Half Moon in Herne Hill called "Folk At The Moon" that features the very best artists I encounter on the road. They fall on the first Friday of every month and if anyone out there wants to pop down and buy me a guinness I'd be most grateful. MySpace Layouts

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Folkatron

Folkatron



Nov 16 2009 12:39 PM

Thanks for playing Folkatron.


Come along on December 19th for the Chrstmas Party with mince pies, tinsel and The Dan Sadman Band.


Snakeoil Rattlers

Snakeoil Rattlers



Nov 12 2009 6:44 PM

Flyer 18/11/09

I hope you can make it. We're on 7pm sharp just before Jimmy Gnecco from Ours.

Send us a message if you want to be on the Rattlers irregulars list and you'll get in for £6 instead of £8.
Trent Miller & The Skeleton Jive

Trent Miller & The Skeleton Jive



Nov 6 2009 3:24 PM

from JOHN PEEL sessions (its a bit of Fab Four's rip off, but its beautiful anyway...)

Amanda Williams

Amanda Williams



Nov 5 2009 9:44 PM

Hi Greg

Thomas was so impressed with your performance last Saturday at the New Angel that he has been mimicking you on his piano with his mic!  He started with a one, two, one two, sang a song and then said thank you!  He is obviously looking to follow in Uncle Greg's footsteps with the music!

Amanda
SISTER RAY

SISTER RAY



Nov 4 2009 8:39 PM

Hi 

You can now download SISTER RAY tracks FREE! at Last.fm

Free MP3s on Last.fm
The Plastic Pals

The Plastic Pals
Online Now!


Oct 25 2009 9:37 PM





Welcome!
Trent Miller & The Skeleton Jive

Trent Miller & The Skeleton Jive



Oct 22 2009 10:17 AM

hey greg,
got band practice tonight so I wont be able to make it for your glad gig, hope all goes well and to see you soon.
Trent
The Dog Roses

The Dog Roses



Oct 17 2009 2:04 PM

The Dog Roses cordially invite you to their CD launch party hosted by:

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TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER 2009

The BETSEY TROTWOOD

56 Farringdon Road
Clerkenwell
London EC1R 3BL

Admission FREE (with voluntary whip). Music from 8.30 to 11. Dog Roses on stage at 9.30.
Ninure da Hippie

Ninure Da Hippie



Oct 2 2009 11:11 AM


jason

jason



Sep 27 2009 1:21 PM

Great set last night Greg. It was particularly nice to hear a hushed audience when you were introducing your new song TREE OF LIGHTS. I'll say it again, you've really hit your stride with some great songwriting. Well done!
Ho Hum Records

Ho Hum Records



Sep 10 2009 8:12 AM

Available now from www.hohumrecords.com

Custom Blue's New Album Available Now


The highly acclaimed album 'All Will Be Well' is now available on CD and digital download from the Ho Hum website and all good retailers.

www.hohumrecords.com


jason

jason



Sep 7 2009 10:39 PM


Strange World

Well,
where to begin...? Today I sat in on some recording with my buddy
Benjamin Folke Thomas who was recording some backing tracks over at a
fella called Tony Harris' who was one of the engineers on REM's Fables
of the Reconstruction album in the 80's. I've always been a big fan of
REM, the song Driver 8 from that album being possibly my favourite REM
song of all time. A song I've always had trouble playing on the guitar
all because of a weird D chord that guitarist Peter buck plays which I
have
never managed to get right somehow. Now get
this..., Tony Harris lent Peter Buck his guitar for that track on the
original recordings and today got it out of it's case and passed it my
way. I told him I knew the song and
when I started playing the intro I could feel that it must be the real
deal because when I reached the chord I had always had trouble
with it sounded perfect. After playing the song and being
congratulated by Tony I got quite emotional that the universe had
provided me with the gift of this bit of wood with strings on that had
by a small miracle somehow come my way. Man, the
world is strange...!
Trent Miller & The Skeleton Jive

Trent Miller & The Skeleton Jive



Sep 3 2009 12:52 PM

see you later greg...
it was a great jam last saturday, till I collapsed on the floor. hope you had a safe journey home
t
deXter Bentley

deXter Bentley



Sep 1 2009 1:50 PM

BACK TO THE HIVE !

The deXter Bentley Hello GoodBye Show returns to the airwaves on Resonance 104.4 FM this Saturday 5th September between noon and 1.30pm. Today's broadcast is in conjunction with PESTIVAL * With contributions from the Mosquito expert Dr. James Logan, an essay from the author Tim Burrows (on the subject of insects in rock and pop), plus live music from the London based alt/art duo Plug, who will debut new insect related material especially written for Hello GoodBye.

* PESTIVAL is a festival celebrating insects in art, and the art of being an insect. Pestival 2009 runs from 3rd-6th September @ The Southbank Centre and is jam-packed with insect-inspired talks and debates, as well as comedy, music, walks, workshops, installations and experiments. For further information, please visit: http://pestival.org
Amadeus

Amadeus



Aug 24 2009 2:46 PM


New Music Video: Elektrik Kezy Mezy – To Make You Mine
Amadeus

Amadeus



Aug 24 2009 2:46 PM


New Music Video: Elektrik Kezy Mezy – To Make You Mine
Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou

Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou



Aug 19 2009 8:49 AM

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Hello Harrisburg.

Tune in and turn on. Episode 18 features the long awaited return of Ben Folke Thomas, from his hidden island lair to continue his evil plans to take over the world, an interview with, performance by, exclusive album track play, and give away, by noir-folkists 'Juniper Leaf', and many more goodly musical gifts to be bestowed upon you dear listener by the noble Lantern Players.

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See you down the Lantern for a sing song -
8.30pm Thursday 20th August 2009,
at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd. EC1R 3BL. Tube/Train
Snakeoil Rattlers

Snakeoil Rattlers



Aug 10 2009 1:41 PM



Hope you can make it.
the henry brothers

the henry brothers



Aug 10 2009 9:37 AM

howdy,
if you've got nothing on, we're opening a showcase of UK Americana at Bush Hall tuesday 11th august.
With Lana, The Green Rock River Band and The Cedars. Reckon it's gonna be alot a fun.
cheers
mark & graham
the henry brothers

Maple Mountain

Maple Mountain



Aug 3 2009 6:20 PM

hey,
there's 5 new songs up! quite excited
hope all is well
emil
The Gallery Cafe

The Gallery Cafe



Aug 3 2009 12:08 PM

Hi Greg! Looking forward to having you play on Wednesday :) It's been too long since I've seen you play! S
Maple Mountain

Maple Mountain



Jul 22 2009 12:44 PM

Hey,
I have three new songs on myspace! Hope you like them
All good,
Emil
Ninure da Hippie

Ninure Da Hippie



Jul 20 2009 12:36 PM

Lookin' in to see what you're up to...and to leave some love on your page!



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Today is the day for best friends to soar
Today is the day for spirits to erupt with fire
Today is the day for friends to complete their dream
Today is the day for friends to shine beyond the stars
Today is the day for friends to share and open their hearts

Today has the song sung upon the wind
Today the dream comes alive from within
Today the word is about to be spread
That friends like you are the best in the world
And that you show that you do truly care

So soar like the Eagle
Dance with the stars
For you are a friend
And you shine with the Spirit of Love - unknown
The Basket Club

The Basket Club



Jul 16 2009 12:33 PM

basket club july 09
Jon P. Hooper

Jon P. Hooper



Jul 15 2009 8:40 PM

Thanks for putting up two of your finest yet, Harrisburg. Eyes on the Clock is perhaps the saddest and most beautiful tune you've written, and that last third of Ravens and Doves leaves me with a lump in the throat.
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