Richard Gardner; Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, various bits....
...sometime musical cohorts.....
Mark G Williams; Guitar
Paul Gowland; Saxophone
Influences
The Tragically Hip, Howard Bloom, Neil Young, Ben Harper, John Martyn, Ani DiFranco, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Sonny Boy Williamson III, Bill Evans, Nick Harper, Flaming Lips, Jim O'Rourke, Cake, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, BUkka White, Stan Tracey
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Ask Richard Gardner to describe his music and he’ll quote Frank Zappa at you; "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture". Or else he’ll ask you to go and talk to someone who’s seen him play live. This reluctance to pigeon-hole himself or his music springs from more than just a desire to be awkward or pinned down to a narrow definition of himself. Every song that "falls out" as he puts it, is different to the last. His voice finding and mastering new territories to suit the musical landscape that unfolds before the listener.
The songs that you hear on this profile are a small sampling of his back catalogue, not necessarily representative of his live performances.
It was with this in mind that Richard sat down and realized that he needed to make a live album recording to capture on record what people have been hearing, and loving, for years.
The project; Just For The Record is set for early Autumn
With songs about life, love, loss and communication (or the lack of it) Richard’s music spans many styles and genres from the psychedelic blues of "Cut the Cord" to alt.folk/rock like "The Obvious Mistake", "Piece by Piece" and "Not True" to the chamber pop of "Take it Back". The impassioned delivery of all of these is thrown nicely into balance by songs like "Whole Lotta Woman", "Baby Blues" and "Night & Day" showing the lighter side of life. The forthcoming release, the daddy_longlegz demos, expected later this year showcases some of the more established material alongside future favourites. Just send a message to be put on the mailing list for more information on the CD and for further gig updates
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
well i hope you do, as you are fantastic. if you do would you let me know as i will definately come watch. and if you know any male singers who would be up for writing and producing a duet would you let me know xx
Hi Richard It's the launch party for our brand new CD at The Head of Steam in Newcastle on Tuesday April 14th. Amazing night planned, it'd be great to see you there. Check out the myspace for a little album-sneak-preview N
Hey mate, yeah Im good thanks, just chilling and trying not to play any music for a bit give myself a bit fresh air from it all, like the tune that playing bit Ray Lamontagne very good, Hope all is well with you, Give me a shout sometime bro
Not going away anymore mate, away next weekend end for a Streetfighter do but thats it, you will have to let me know when your free so we can arrange a definite date, grab me on facebook or something :D .
Alrite mate, I am good hope you are too, am doing a Turkish thing, thought it would be a bit different. Just bring some alcohol, always a safe bet :D .
Richard, thanks for the request! And as for when I'll make my way over your way - there's no telling but it'll be a sweet sweet day when it finally arrives. All the very best, rachel
Hey Rich hows it goin? sorry i never replied to ya text other week, been so skint on my phone! Whats new with you? I see your playin local on the 15th, if im at me parents I'll be there X
This takes place this Thursday! See you there? d.x.
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