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Mendicant
Acoustic / Jazz / Folk

oddball acoustic gumbo



Crystal Palace, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  9/8/2009
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Member Since10/24/2005
Band Websitewww.myspace.com/mendicantmusic
Band MembersBarnaby Cole: songwriter, guitar, banjo and vocals
Jakob Kaye: cello, bass, organ, piano
Simone Clark: vocals, violin, flute
Dariusz Zaczkowski: percussion
Isabelle Meyrignac: illustrations, flute
Isabel Pinto-Basto: alto saxophone
Marc Jordan: trumpet
Dave Mann: clarinet
Gemma Louise-Rose

Featured members on various recordings:
Bob Hewitt: percussion, drums, sound assistance & concepts
Helena: Violin
Graeme Dalton: guitar The workshop boys in the doghouse (Jon and Dylan): Percussion, vocals
Doug Hammond: Sound engineer
InfluencesIllustrations for Story Album by Isabelle Meyrignac


PART 1 or 13 Tracks for the Numb Album
BOBO THE CLOWN:


Too Much video by Sarina Gascon and James McArthur



Sounds LikeReview in TIME OUT DEC 06
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   About Mendicant
ALL MENDICANT ALBUMS NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES

just search 'MENDICANT' in the itunes store!

NEW ALBUM 'NUMB' Now available...

NEW VIDEO EVERY FORNIGHT HERE - A STORY IN 13 PARTS FOR THE NUMB ALBUM

Previous album 'MUD' is a 'hokey pokey' feel good cafe bar type album with the brass and wind section giving it some honk and flutter.

Even more previously; The Story Album is a classic Mendicant style tale. Amongst narrative and raw blues and banjo splatters the intense artwork fold-out to illustrate the story of a stranger in a crossroad bar set in a twisted world of broken hearts, fighting, drinking, thinking and drug fueled conversations.

'M' being the first album wraps the traditional twist inside a very new way of songwriting. Still to be defined as a genre, look out for the white covers and hand printed ink, it might still be wet..

M ALBUM ITUNES STORE


MUD ALBUM ITUNES STORE

TOURS:

Octon Festival June 2008 (S.France)

The finalist tour from '3 (mobile) first cut awards 2007 'the next big thing in music'

tour with The Rumblestrips, Holloways and Fratellis

Pass That Whiskey with our own brand of Whiskey bottles with our 10 year single malt taste... mmm mmm! this is a live video.

if you know how to spot a live video - keep your eyes on the whiskey bottles on the table. do you see them going down? so next question is....... how many takes did we do?

Pass That Whiskey

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We were in the 'Critics Choice' of things to see last Christmas Season in TIME OUT - Click on this to have a better look:



time for the biog:

The fact that Mendicant stick exclusively to acoustic instruments draws initial comparisons to the likes of Tom Waits and Nick Drake, a welcome branding that is dispelled almost as immediately as it is cast. A wider sphere of influence is clearly audible, with acts such as Mogwai also present in the music.

Listeners have frequently commented that the bands eclectic mix of reference points has developed into something coherent and new, which is what makes them so interesting. Its hardly surprising when you consider their complete immersion in music and the arts. Anyone who's visited the labyrinth that is Antenna Studios is made instantly aware that they live and breathe creativity. Indeed, its their livelihood, with Antenna operating to offer a home to professional designers, musicians, artists, dancers and whatever other creative minds pop their heads in for a space in which to work (and possibly live).

The studios function a bit like a buzzing undercurrent of the arts set against Crystal Palaces gritty backdrop. But don't think Pete Doherty and those other pricks harping on about a quasi-Bohemia sound tracked by a sleep-inducing commentary on drugs and how life's so unfair. That would be off-putting! Consider these guys more as a bunch of people who have forged a respected career from working with the cream of London's talent as well as that of further afield.

Ever since Barnaby first started rehearsing with Jakob, a neighbour he had spotted dragging a cello through the streets at the age of eight (sixteen years ago now), they have held regular Sunday jam-come-rehearsal sessions which have consistently evoked strong reactions from listeners. A few years later another neighbour Simone, classically trained in both violin and flute, was invited to join them. She rapidly became a core member of the group adding a refined vocal talent to their collective efforts.

Now sits, leans and stands a band of angular proportions sneaking around the scene...

Soon the Mendicant musicians came to manifest their shared music outlook. A brutal honesty, energy coupled with sensitivity, rhythmic assuredness and an effortless intimacy all permeate their sound and they maintain a spellbinding ability to connect with their audience. At the same time they still keep themselves open to new inspiration inviting other musicians to join their folk, blues and hip hop inflected offerings. This was when Mendicant became a breakaway sound. Its originality and fast-growing repertoire (currently over 80 completed or in-development tracks) steadily built and developed what many have called a unique and 'unorthodox style; an acoustic twist on urban music-of sorts!

Being first-and foremost an acoustic band amidst the glut of indie/rock 'identikit' bands around, Mendicant have enjoyed playing some of the more interesting venues and events available; arts venues such as 'Area 10' and 'The 1000000mph' have played host whilst also running a weekly residency for over a year at 'The Windmill' in Brixton. Other gigs have also included more popular venues such as the Scala, The Jazz Cafe, Sound Bar, Leicester Square and the 291 Bar in Hackney. Local festival appearances such as the Croydon Summer Festival '05 have also seen them on line-ups with the likes of Roy Ayres. Wherever they appear though, they never fail to captivate, their sound increasingly appreciated in the current acoustic revival.

Mendicants home is Crystal Palace, Sarf London, and more specifically Antenna Studios, a recording studio come-arts centre (Jakobs baby which is now a healthy 6 years old). If you're free on a Sunday why not join them there?

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Matt Rivers

Matt Rivers



Oct 5 2009 10:46 PM

Hiya,

How's it going? There is a free track available for you at the moment on our myspace page. Just click the FREE DOWNLOAD box at the top of the page and enter a valid email to download the tune. How cool is that!

Have a great week and thank you very much for being electronically connected to us as friends and fans.

Much love,

Matt Rivers xxx
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Sep 14 2009 10:01 PM


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Aug 19 2009 3:06 PM

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Aug 19 2009 8:36 AM

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Jul 17 2009 12:18 PM

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Jun 17 2009 7:42 AM

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Jun 12 2009 10:12 AM

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Hello there Mendicant

Tune in to episode 12 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, featuring the creme de la creme of the capital's most comely crooners. Stunning live performances beautifully captured for your listening pleasure, at London's Finest Folk Club, The Lantern Society.

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Apr 19 2009 8:10 PM

Hi Mendicant,
We're delighted to be your friends!
Ödland

Ödland



Apr 12 2009 6:02 PM

Thanks for the add.

Merci Pour l'ajout.

Ödland.



Isabel

Isabel



Feb 13 2009 11:31 AM

When did Beggars Bowl make its debut on myspace?? Enjoying is' videos... Will actually be back in LDN for your royal albert gig
xxx
Anlor

Anlor



Feb 12 2009 3:49 PM

Hi! Thanks for the friendship.
Anlor**********
I.V. Webb

I.V. Webb



Nov 11 2008 2:26 PM

Hello Wonderful Mendicant ....so how's my favourite South London band then? Sounding and looking even more fabulous then ever guys and girls ....can't wait to see the new line up soon soon soon ! Just thought I'd let you know I'll be down at your familiar haunt The Windmill this Sunday night and I would so love to see all of you !!!! Barnaby dear, I gave you the wrong date last time so here is the right one ....big kisses to you all and best wishes always, been missing you, iv xx
Sonic World

Sonic World



Sep 12 2008 8:35 PM

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Aug 3 2008 9:37 PM

Yeah, Pass that Whiskey!
S.ave Y.our P.retty H.
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The Psychic Echo

The Psychic Echo



Aug 1 2008 12:26 PM

Hi Mendicant! Thanks for the friend request. Great sound. Really glad you like our music too.

Much love,
Eva Valentine & Dark Star :)
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New Current Student Media uk



Jul 9 2008 5:16 PM

hey thanks for accepting our friend request!

I mean every word I said anything at all we can do to support and promote you please
just let me know!!!

All we need is a demo or a CD and we will make sure its heard.

Nige

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B.O.M.B.

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Jul 8 2008 11:13 PM

thx for the add!!
Antenna

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Jul 3 2008 11:02 AM

Isabel

Isabel



Jul 2 2008 11:43 AM

yo ho ho
it was wicked, cant wait until mendicant plays there...
Guðrún

Guðrún Tryggvadóttir



Mar 20 2008 6:52 PM

Hi my dear ,,frændi" Jakob!! Nice to see you here!

How are you??

kisses and hugges,
cousin, Gunna :)
Havva

Havva



Jan 31 2008 12:42 AM

Hey Guys! Thanks a lot! The page is quite new so I'll get on it and keep you updated! Saw you guys a while back at the ivy house (Easy come with andy-hank dog) and love what you do! xx
Thea

Thea Hillyard



Jan 30 2008 1:02 PM

Cool I will do my very best. x
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