Steve Allsworth - Guitar, Adam King - Drums, Paul Powell - Bass, Max Gilkes - Vocals/guitar.
Influenze
Al Green, The Police, Gwen McCrae, Curtis Mayfield, Bruce Springsteen, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Led Zeppelin, Barbara Streisand, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, Thin Lizzy, James Brown, David Bowie, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, John Coltrane, Burt Bacharach, Bobby Mcferrin, JS Bach, Sly and the Family Stone, Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Bobby Bland, Bill Withers, David Byrne, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Massive Attack, Queen, Van Morrison, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, The Doors, The Foo Fighters, Paul Simon, Quincy Jones, The Rolling Stones, Nile Rodgers, John Mayer, Johnny Cash, J.J. Cale etc...
È simile
John Mayer, David Bowie, Dave Matthews, Travis, Steve Winwood,
Max grew up in a fragmented musical environment picking up pieces wherever he could find them, on the radio, his grandparents piano, his older brothers record collection – no wonder early influences range from JS Bach, through Thin Lizzy to Barbara Streisand, and although it was probably Angus Young who first inspired him to pick up a guitar it was the discovery of the Motown sound and soul legends such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Curtis Mayfield that provided the most profound direction.
It’s no surprise then that his career has been just as varied. While studying for a classical music degree (1st class!) he co-founded MAP – an acoustic guitar duo with Pete Harris, and in the process created MAP Records in order to release and distribute their music, which has been broadcast around the world. He went on to work with artists and producers ranging from John Leckie to Lily Allen (for whom he received a platinum disc for his work on the album ‘Alright Still’), and from DJ Format to Prince Fatty. He’s also been a teacher, an examiner, a lecturer, a mastering engineer, arranger, musical director, producer and session musician working with artists ranging from Mattafix, Natty, Manu Chao, The Ganda Boys, Bushwalla (US), Ashley Slater (Freak Power), Manu Larrouy (France), Lizzy Parks, Robin Scott(M), etc.
Mostly he works as a writer and performer - his compact blues infused rock sound blends a smoother James Morrison or Steve Winwood with touches of early Bowie and the odd hint of Marvin. His performing career has seen him share stages with Eddie Reader, Sixpence None the Richer, Katherine Williams, Boo Hewardine, Brian Kennedy, Thomas Dolby, Carina Round, Ocean Colour Scene, Nerina Pallot etc etc. He performs both solo and with his stellar 4 piece band.
His writing collaborations include Craig Pruess, Auburn, Marlon Roudette (Mattafix), Lou Mullen (De Souza), Prince Fatty, and he also is one of the writing team for Private and Confidential Music. His work has been broadcast around the world with syncs from Greys Anatomy to Gardeners World(!). He also recently contributed to the BBC drama Moses Jones (featuring the Ganda Boys) and regularly performs with Lizzy Parks (Tru Thoughts), and the Prince Fatty band. Max’s debut Album is scheduled for release on Scarlet Records in the autumn of this year.
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May 28-31st in Somerset - Bruton
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ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XIII
Friday 5th September at The Brighton Coalition
(Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm
Over 18s Only
A Night of Acoustic, Jazz, Soul, Lounge, Chillout!!!
As May's Feedback was such a success we are bringing the Jazz Lounge vibe back for another round. Feedback XIII is the perfect way to a summer's night relaxing with Brighton's best Jazz, Soul and Lounge Acts.
CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE & BRIGHTON ROCK LIVE SHOW & ROCK NIGHT
SATURDAY 21st JUNE
CONCORDE
BLAZE BAYLEY (Ex Iron Maiden & Wolfsbane) - WORLD TOUR www. myspace. com/blazebayley
VOODOO SIX - FRESH FROM DOWNLOAD www. voodoosix. com/
FURYON - NEW SINGLE DEBUT www. myspace. com/furyon
Doors 7:30 £10 adv (£12 on the door) from the Concorde 01273 673311/ Rounder 01273 325440/ Resident 01273 606312 www. ticketweb. co. uk
Rock Night only admission (subject to availability) £6 members/ £8 non from 10:30
DJ's Timeeeh + Pete Von Sleeeze Bucket
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...
