...plus whoever else we can drag kicking and screaming onto the stage or in front of a mic.
Influences
Steve Earle, Neil Young, Green on Red, The Band, The Stones, Dylan, The Beach Boys & Jan & Dean (I love vocal harmonies and surf music). Ken Riordan, John Prine, The Jayhawks, Matthew Sweet, Gram Parsons, Son Volt, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon, World Party, The Waterboys, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Byrds, beer, wine, people, Love (the emotion)...to be continued.
Sounds Like
...we all ought to grow up and get proper jobs...but we just don't listen.
This local band has gained a great reputation, due in no small way to their excellent songs. Don..t be deterred by the Country tag....this is classic stripped-down honest songwriting with not a rhinestone in sight. GRAPEVINE
These guys are brilliant, if you like acoustic music then this band is a must see, they are definitely one of the best acoustic based bands we have in the city!! THE BRICKMAKERS
Hi Stuart, thank you very much we really enjoyed it as well, we have seen you persform as a duo and also with Morning Blue and have also enjoyed hearing your harmonies, hope our paths cross again soon! thanks for doing the sound, sometimes it does feel a bit unweildy with so many of us! thanks again Best Wishes Marina
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"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
So glad about the phone...and I found a pedal in a green bag inside one of my many bags of gear. Someone must have bunged it in there whilst hurrying to clear up ! I will message you later to arrange its return . We can drop it in to Bedfords if that it easier ? Thanks again for Wednesday...such fun ! Steve.
Great set last night from Miller&Moore ! Many thanks for coming down and playing and for your help on the desk too. I looked around as we were packing , but still no sign of your phone. may be worth calling Bedfords today as the cleaner may have found it this morning ? I hope it turns up. Steve @ Grapevine.
Please note the new RecordScout.com website is live! We have so many new features all aimed at unsigned, and signed bands looking for valuable exposure. Previously it was just a directory for unsigned bands but our new launch includes MP3 and Video exposure as well as photo galleries. Encourage your fans to sign up and vote for you. When we go live with our national radio coverage the charts will be announced weekly! Unfortunately previous bands and artists will have to set up an new account from scratch but it is worth it!
Hey ! Stop that right now, cos you were great, and it was good to see you again. Probably my idea to theme my guitar by stringing it with marionette strings then lending it to you didnt help much ? Anyway, this self-deprecation has to stop ; take it from one who cant even get THAT right !! I will be in touch with a date or two very soon, and will try and catch you Saturday if I am back in time. See you soon, and thanks again. Steve @ Grapevine
eh up stranger. so what have you been doin with all this time to yourself? writing an album's worth of masterpieces? As for my album - it is indeed very good (damn your poor bandwidth!).
Thanks for the comment a while back, I'm on a bit of a mission this year to get to know people who visit my page - If you get a chance come and join the conversation on my blog.
Hope its ok if i leave this music player here?
Anyway stay in touch - I really value your correspondence.
Well..it WAS a good one !! Thanks so much for the great music last night and for helping us to kick off the festive season in great style. Any bar with you guys playing in it is the place for me ! Steve @ Grapevine
