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The Makeshift Minstrels
Funk / Rock / Reggae

A beacon of light in the darkness



Canterbury
United Kingdom

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Member Since3/20/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.makeshiftminstrels.co.uk
Band Members

Liam - bass
Adrian - vocals
Martin - drums
Joe - guitar
Kevin - saxaphone

InfluencesPink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Bruce Springsteen, Jaco P, Jamiroquai, Elvis Costello, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Ali Farke Toure, Funkadelic/Parliament, Tool, Radiohead, Hendrix, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Lamb, John Martyn, BB King, Billy Cobham, Cream, Mr T, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, The Clash, Simple Simon's on a Thursday, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Curtis Mayfield, Steely Dan, Tracy Chapman, Fairport Convention
Sounds Likea big funky enema
Type of LabelMajor


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   About The Makeshift Minstrels
In the early notebooks of Syd Barret was found a new musical technique that he had formed from late night conference with the spirit of Dali and St Anselm. This would be known as "the way of the Makeshift Minstrel". After a night of unremarkable punk music Liam and Martin, two students of Kent Uni, decided to form a band. A band that would get people moving again, inspire and give hope once more. Martin had heard of a mystic known only as Ade who had access to a book that could help them in their task. And so began the journey of "The Makeshift Minstrels"........

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*Ruthieo*

Ruth Dempster



May 20 2007 9:36 AM

Hey,
I absolutely love you guys. Saw you last night at Keynestock and you rocked. Especially the provider cover. Do any other nerd stuff?
x
Billy Cobham & Asere

Billy Cobham & Asere



May 18 2007 2:16 PM

Thought you might like to know we have a new song up on our page, take a listen!

If you like what you hear, please support our tour:

May 19th Colston Hall, Bristol

May 26th Cadogan Hall, London

May 27th Royal & Derngate, Northampton

May 28th 23rd Music Meeting, Nijmegen, Holland

Peace,

Billy & Asere
keavy and edele

keavy and edele



Dec 3 2006 11:20 AM

Hey guys,
It was great to meet you yesturday, set sounded rocking. We loved what you did weith Jessie!
Good luck with everything
*********
K&E
eben

eben



Nov 27 2006 6:00 PM

Hello! We've at last got our tacks up from the new ep which is released this friday! Be great to know what u think of them!!
ol
eben
x
Yäsmїn

Yasmin Slimani



Nov 23 2006 6:40 PM

do you have to be a student for next saturday?
i'd be grateful if anyone could let me know
cheers Yasmin x
Dan Blood

Dan Blood



Nov 16 2006 2:29 PM

hey guys.. gimme a shout if there's anything interesting coming up .. i need gigs! i'm going insane in the real world!!
Jasmin

Jasmin



Sep 23 2006 7:45 PM

You guys were AWESOME today!!! Thank you for a fantastic evening!!! xxx
Bob

Bob



Sep 18 2006 5:48 PM

Hey guys, yeah my summer was pretty good and yeah im back in town. I'll come see ya play when I can, I'll check out ur dates thing and drop by :) hope u all had a good summer too.
Rock 'N' Rant

Rock 'N' Rant



Aug 9 2006 11:09 AM



  



Saturday 12th August
The Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

TALKING BACKWARDS
"HELLBLAZER" ROBERT WADE
BRAD HARMER
DAVID BAILEY
TEN FOOT NUN

Doors 8PM, £5 Entry

www.rocknrant.net
Bergy♠

carly salida



Jun 5 2006 2:05 PM

loved you guys at the summer ball last saturday.
Danced my arse off! LOL!!
Was a great set...
loves
bergy ♠
Yäsmїn

Yasmin Slimani



Jun 2 2006 11:16 AM

No no, thank you for the add!
Funky set at the summer ball on saturday, really well loved it and danced the whole way through!!!
xxxYasmin
Sara

Sara



May 30 2006 10:23 PM

no problem. you guys are great! x
PinkPrincessFairySparkles

PinkPrincessFairySparkles



May 28 2006 5:56 PM

Hey there my bootifuls, how did saturday night go? I'm sure you were absolutely awesome. Looking forward to seeing any other stuff that you guys have to produce. Hope you're all well.
xxx
*MaryRose*

*MaryRose*



May 24 2006 10:08 AM

Hey, went to c u guys on Saturday and thought you were amazing.. Keep up the good work and congratulations boys x
The Gourami

The Gourami



May 24 2006 10:08 AM

Hey guys, glad you enjoyed the set the other night.... shame we didnt get to finish it!!... haha!!!..

Well played and well done for getting top position!..

We thouroughly enjoyed the day!...(apart from the weather)..

Seeya soon!...

Keep Rocking!...

The Gourami...xxx
The Gourami

The Gourami



May 23 2006 1:13 PM

Hey there, just a quick note to say thanks or inviting 'TheGourami' to be your freinds, your support and encouragement means a lot!....

Be sure to visit our official site 'www.thegourami.com' and keep checking back very so often to keep an eye on our upcoming shows and releases etc!...

Thanks again. Rock'n'Roll Will Set You Free!..

The Gourami

www.thegourami.com
www.myspace.com/thegourami

Dirt Rockin Mofo's From Hell
Dirt Rockin Mofo's From Hell
Clairee- Addict For Dramatics

Claire Smith



May 22 2006 3:46 PM

Guys u are amazing and I was proud to announce you as Keynestock winners 2006!!!! And Adrian- you were working those huge white sunnies baby! ;) xxxx
PinkPrincessFairySparkles

PinkPrincessFairySparkles



May 22 2006 12:45 AM

Hey guys,

So proud of you lot for Saturday, you all rocked the stage (as proved in my masterful filming skills, haha) and am really pleased for you all that you won. As the mug said you 'beat the system' and what's more you proved that you guys were a band and not just adrian backed by a few musicians. (view my filming of Kev's dancing and Liam in Deeper Underground for proof) I absolutely love you guys, you're awesome. Quick note, if I don't see 'Hounds of Love' at your next gig I'll whoop your asses. Much love to you all my rocking minstrels of love.

Larissa xxx
Jasmin

Jasmin



May 21 2006 6:40 PM

You were easily the best band in Keynestock!!!!!! And today's K-Bar gig was rockin' as well!! Well done guys!
cazarooo

cazarooo



May 20 2006 11:36 PM

well done guys!!!! xxxx
Insomniac State <<SURVIVE>>

Insomniac State <<SURVIVE>>



May 20 2006 11:10 PM

Nice one Minstrels! u better lay down some hot tracks in those two days studio time for us to hear on your myspace :P :D. funk Rawk! Jas
Richard

Richard



May 18 2006 4:35 PM

makeshift makeshift! zoop! Zoop!
I'll be there on saturday, giving support and that.

jazz and funk and yeah!
Liam

Liam



May 16 2006 1:02 PM

ya man! hope anyone who can will turn up to see us play. This will be our first proper gig as the minsrels so the moral support will do nicely. Cheers,
the Bass player
Adrian

Adrian



May 16 2006 8:13 AM

hey guys... ur lead singer looks hot! lol! Cant wait for the K-stock! gona b such a laugh!
Insomniac State <<SURVIVE>>

Insomniac State <<SURVIVE>>



May 11 2006 5:25 PM

HEy guys! Nice one for getting through to Keynestock!! :D..WE didn't cut the mustard :/..gonna be a good night though. JAs-IS
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