Elliott Smith, Iron & Wine, British Sea Power, Bowerbirds, Joni Mitchell, Ben Kweller, Tunng, James Yorkston, Gillian Welch, Belle & Sebastian, Longpigs, God Speed You Black Emperor!, Radiohead, Roald Dahl's "Matilda", Wilco, Pete Seeger, The Bangles, Built to Spill, Adem, John Smith, Joanna Newsom, Jana Hunter, Haruki Murakami, Jim O'Rourke, Sufjan Stevens, Bicycles, Al Stewart, The Beatles, Chad Van Gaalen, The Oxford English Dictionary, Palace Brothers, Queen, Wolf Parade, The Delgados, Paul Simon, Portishead, Billy Bragg, Neko Case, Adam & Joe, Clocks, Kings of Convenience, PJ Harvey, Vetiver, Fionn Regan, Neil Young, Bright Eyes, Cat Power, Tunng, The Frames, Tapes n Tapes, Pavement, Smog, Waiting for trains.
Sounds Like
The sound of success, or when doves cry, or cash registers, or a historian bleating, or more accurately the very best I can do with the songs I have written and a wish to play them.
** DEBUT EP "BLACK CAT RIVER" NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY ON iTUNES; LIMITED EDITION DIGIPACK CD AVAILABLE THROUGH CONCENTRATEDPEOPLE.COM **
I write songs because they makes sense to me, because words and melodies make pretty happy bedfellows, and because it means I can add to the great sea of songs which we all swim in. I trust and value the sturdy tools of pen and paper in this process, and a tape-recorder if handy.
I am 25, 5ft 11", slightly built, with possible French heritage and a love of the great outdoors. I live in London, and ride about on a variety of soon-to-be stolen bicycles. I would like to make a living out of making music, but worry it might drive me mad. Or make me disconcertingly happy.
I have worked with Concentrated People records since 2005. and together we are on the brink of releasing a six track debut EP, "Black Cat River", which should be available to buy in limited edition and regular CD format from April 2008. It is already available to buy on iTunes; the versions of "Old Bells" and "Low & Behold" here included can be found on "Black Cat River".
Please also check out www.boothillrecords.com - promoters and purveyors of great music, based down in the Southwest of England, where you can find more of my songs.
I have cut my teeth playing as a solo musician, but these days can more consistently be found hanging out on stage with The Lionels, a crack team of musical professionals and full-time beard enthusiasts. Of these, two live in London (handy) and one in Birmingham (less handy). They bang and rattle things, pick, hum and strum, at timely and opportune moments.
Please write to me if you have any pressing questions over my music, lifestyle choices, or any other matters of more immediate concern.
Hi Luke! It was good to see you guys play this week, I especialy loved Euston but... where's that 3rd verse?? it was wayyy too short!! Anyway, hope you're well, see you! Mylene
Yo Yo YO! I'm having a little party at my new warehouse. Bring friends, drinks and whatever treasures you find along the way. (well, no tramps!) Saturday the 19th. Hackney wick. Message for address! xx
Hi Luke, Thanks a lot for the friend request :-) Just one thing, although I attend to the Green Note Open Mic almost every sunday, I am not a performer...so the songs you enjoyed so much were not mine ^^ Erm ... I wonder who you thought I was... (maybe my french friens Athenais??) Anyway... See you tomorrow, can't wait to hear your set ;) Amandine xx
hey luke...can't explain all here...but go to www. jontnet. com and to the unlit section and you will understand all....hope you can make it down to the next Unlit on the 25th...will be awesome....xjont
It's been a crazy couple of days for me but i am drawing pussies as i write this (well you know) i'm of to the west coutry tomorow though so i will send some stuff before then, i'm not back tl tues. When are you putting it all together? oh and where is it going to be placed? what size is the image goig to be? Do you have some pics of the rest of the design? Sorry, questions questions.
Smoke Feathers have been invited to play at the INDY Music Awards media launch and short list announcement party on Wednesday April 2nd 7pm at the Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London.
It’s no guarantee that we have been shortlisted for the final, but we hope it is a good sign....
Congrats on the EP Luds, I shall have to see you about obtaining one of those CD copies. I still prefer CD to mp3. Good work and glad all those years of writing have finally come together. Plse say HI to your folks, Emmy & Theo :)
i love ur songs. i'm gonna buy your album. I was checking out who you like and we have alot of favorite artist in common. I hope you put out more great folk music.
"Low and Behold" awesome man, bout time you got something new up on here. I can't talk really though, still haven't quite got around to representing my musical world on myspace, most of it remains in my head.
Looking forward to catching up at the weekend dude.
Let us just start by apologising for this "automatic comment" thing. We know it's annoying when bands you've never heard of spam your myspace.
However, this isn't meant to be spam. This is just a humble invite for you to come to our myspace, have a listen to the music and leave us some feedback? We'd really appreciate it, and we'll always reply to you.
Great news Sunrise Celebration is up for 5 nominations at this year's UK Festival Awards 2007!! If you came along and enjoyed this year's event with us or simply think that celebrating sustainability and grass roots culture is a good idea please make your voice heard, we really appreciate your support ;0) ONLY A COUPLE DAYS LEFT TO VOTE AND AMAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Thanks to all who made it to the Waveform this year, Waveform Project is up for 2 nominations at this year's Uk Festival Awards!
Many Thanks, We look forward to celebrating with you all again in June 2008
i was talking to that brother of yours yesterday (nick, not any of the other thousand siblings you have) and you came up in conversation so i thought i'd say hello.
how's the london life? no more muggings or tube station chases i hope?
i've just moved house so it's stress aplenty but i'm living on my own for the first time EVER in a lovely little studio in Exeter so that's quite nice. also spending a fair amount of time reading harry potter because i'm about 2 years behind normal society!
Hey Luke - It was great to meet you last night. I enjoyed your set very mucho. I was toying with the idea of Jesus Etc, but also possibly Maggies Farm. Now there's a song.
give me a few days - i'm sorting out exactly who I've got booked, it's been mad... but ge ton top of me, i reckon we csan sort you out witha slot, i like the songs!
salutations monsieur rosier. i hope you are well. i am enjoying muchly my newly-returned sunglasses and am even wearing them indoors to make up for the lost time. you should play here. we shall be moving in your direction in but a few weeks. i think that will call for lots of visitations. and we should do another sunday roast thing. that was tasty. xx
really appreciate your comments luke. in case your interested i have a single out tomorrow "it wont be long" downloadable from itunes and the like. been enjoying listening to your music, hopefully catch up at a gig sometime. cheers, Jonny
Siobhan has been there since yesterday....now that's what I call eager!!!! She's helping set up as part of her work experience...they're even given her her own tent to run. How cool is that!!1
Come to WYE FAYRE!!! 6 & 7 July 2007 100 bands and artists over 4 stages including:
Joan as Police Woman Adem Nizlopi Mistys Big Adventure The Crimea Polly Paulusma Josh T Pearson Alberta Cross Ralfe Band Kate Walsh Chris T-T Luke Toms Middleman Ruarri Joseph Eugene McGuinness John Smith
Revel from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning in the stunning grounds of Withersdane Hall, set in the heart of the Kent countryside, just an hour by train from London and en route by Eurostar from Paris, Brussels & Lille.
Four outdoor stages / comedy / films / poets / Bimble Inn Tipi Sage / real ale, real lager, wine & cocktail bars / great food / marketplace / alternative healing & therapies / acres of space for free camping & parking / rooms to rent
Weekend tickets (including camping & parking) only £45. www.wyefayre.co.uk
Hey Lukey Luke Luke! Or should that be Phileas Fogg? You have certainly got about a bit (arf arf!) since I saw you last: fun time away? Seems I've given away a few too many of my teacher tricks...I obviously wheel out the silent reading when I want time to faff infront of the wee nippers, but there was no need for such lame excuses as I'm on half term at the mo: I can legitimately spend time on myspace!!! The flagrant abuse of my position of authority will of course recommence next week...
Would be great to see you down in the lovely Brightonia! I'm here until the end of July at least (have yet to actually sort out a new place in town...) so if you are out and about on the south coast before then, let me know. I'm up in London in about a fortnight or so, for work stuff, but will pester you when I'm about and we can hopefully meet up. Lots of love hun...and good luck with the Slaughtered Lamb gig: you'll be fabulous and sorry I can't be there xxx
Thankyee!
But it's not until tomorrow. A wee bit over-eager there, Lukey-boy... Anyhoo, if your good self and your makeshift wife (Marissa) are free on Saturday night you should most definitely come out for a drink.
The Warwick, Essex Road.
Catcha later.
aw, shame about the glasses. sigh. i did only give them a week. should've put bets on, dammit! on a completely separate note, i was wondering if you'd be so kind to tell me how much you're paying for your lovely pad in hackney. sam'd like to move in that direction in september and we're starting to have a look at prices etc. i agree about conor. he just ain't god in my eyes any more. also, hes abandoned his emo kid look which disappoints me. have fun on your travels and i'll have you round for that dinner when you return! xx
what thinkest thou of cassadaga, mister? and are my sunglasses round yours? they're new and everything, so i'd be bummed to lose them.... pink things with frames, tendency to block the sun's rays... hit me back xx
