Monica with Belle + Sebastian at Edinburgh Castle.
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The press have said "MAZZY STAR","COCTEAU TWINS","EMMY LOU HARRIS","KATE BUSH" "MORRICONE"and one "IMPROBABLY BRINGING NEIL YOUNG, JOE MEEK AND THE CRYING SHAMES TOGETHER"
Monica queen is - Monica - singer/writer.Johnny Smillie - guitarist/pruducer/writer.
Monica was brought up on a diet of west coast of Scotlands enfatuation for Patsy Cline and her big brothers traditional Scottish small town mix of Bowie/Punk and Floyd she later found new influences in Dusty Springfield,Emmy Lou Harris,Mary Margaret OHara and Neil Young.Monica is best known presently as the singer of the 60s influenced footstomper by Belle and Sebastian - Lazy Line Painter Jane.
Johnnys first loves were Elvis and the Shadows.Out of step with his primary school buddies he was happy playing these old records on his parents old dansette.He later discovered Neil Young and Apple Macs and is well known for his obsession for both.
They met formed a gospel band doing Al Green covers and later became The Mighty Thrum - a ferocious fire of NY guitars and country/soul vocals which burned short and bright.
Now they enjoy creating whatever they fancy in their sound laboratory and are only just beginning to enjoy themselves.
Hey Monica, have a listen to our new track "Damage that you've done" and tell us what you think. We really appreciate the comments. Thanks, The Dunderheids
Hey! I play "I" from the James Joyce Chamber Music CD set in my May show for Dandelion Radio - The online radio station inspired by John Peel!
To listen go to our spanking new website at dandelionradio. com and click on the link on the front page! You will be able to hear my show at least once a day for the whole of May! Plus a host of other shows playing an eclectic variety of new and unreleased music! See schedule on website for details!
THE HONKY-TONK MERRY GO ROUND starring John Miller and his Country Casuals with special guest Tom Armstrong (USA)
Friday 23rd May - GLASGOW - Accies Club Saturday 24th May - NEWCASTLE - The Tyne Bar Sunday 25th May - BRIGHTON - Honky Tonk Hayride 3 at Hector's House Tuesday 27th May - TSCHUGG, Switzerland - Muhlekeller Wednesday 28th May - MUNICH, Germany - Rattlesnake Saloon Thursday 29th May - COLMAR, France - Le Grillen Friday 30th May - DEVENTER, Holland - Het Burgerweeshuis Saturday 31st May - LONDON - What's Cookin' @ The Sheepwalk Sunday 1st June - LONDON - Honky Tonkin' Sunday @ The Golden Lion
would love to..but 7 weeks into an 8 week australian / Thailand tour...will be in Sydney on friday...really wanna catch up again tho...love your voice..reckon you are still one of the finest.. love to John
hello m, yes it was lovely jubbly, didn't feel too wise on sunday morning though but i suppose that's the way of it! Hoping to come see you in the Twisted Wheel so fingers crossed see you then!Jx
hey monica great to meet you guys in glasgow last week. we were thrilled to have you at the gig. i'm a great admirer of your voice and hope to hear you live sometime soon. x kathleen
Hey M&J I played So Glad by Thrum on my new show on sunny govan radio 103.5fm . on line @ www. sunnygovan. org .It will be repeated this sun 8-9pm regards T x
