Oh the list is endless; The D.O.C., Tori Amos, Frank Zappa, PJ Harvey, Steve Reich, Bjork, John Coltrane, Beatles, Eric Dolpy, Cardigans, 60's Girlie Groups, Regina Spektor, Dr.Dre, Aimee Mann, Phillip Glass etc.
Check out the Mitten friendly new project I Am Three (convaluted speil will now follow....)
I am Three are an acoustic duo from Manchester. The two members, Hughes (acoustic guitar/vocals) and Irving (double bass/vocals) cut their musical teeth over several years in bands and solo projects and began performing together in 2008 by taking a set of original songs and unveiling them at impromptu shows in cafes, art galleries, shop and restaurants. Mixing music normally heard in dark, greasy live music venues and a relaxed daylight setting.
The combination of I Am Three’s two song writers and their opposing interests create a genre defying mix of identifiable styles such as grunge, alt-folk, blues & hip-hop.
Their low-key spontaneous unplugged performances continue in the UK along side a handful of concerts and in October they are staging a series of shows in France, Netherlands, Germany & Italy as part of their first European tour.
“Strangely compelling acoustic power duo.”
- London Eye on Music
“Imagine Howlin’ Wolf trying to duet with Dr. Dre over a Sea Shanty version of a song by The Jam….” (Which we realize is quite a demand on the imagination but just humour them)
“A beautiful car crash of musical styles.”
- BBC Manchester
“One to watch for 2009.”
- Time Out
A number of I AM THREE tracks can be found at www.myspace.com/jesuistrois
New for 2008: Extant - the album. A full length album from Adam Irving. 14 tracks, 13 of which are acoustic. Irving plays all the instruments; a blend of acoustic guitar, vocals, melodian, harmonica and double bass. CD costs £5.00 including postage.
Still available, the first two Mitten mini 8cm CD EP's feature six tracks and are £2.50 each including postage.
