Nick Rooke (vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin, whistle, harmonica), Tim Brain (drums and percussion), Michael Leng (Drums), Kim Rooke (bass, backing vocals), Choppy Spencer (bass), Steve Riley (Drums)
Influences
The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, Jimi Hendrix, Ben Folds, Josh Rouse, Thin Lizzy, Jason Mraz, Tracey Chapman, Tori Amos, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Daft Punk, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, The Dubliners, Capercaille, The Chieftans, Billy Bragg, Imogen Heap, Kate Bush, System of a down
Nick is originally from Barnsley and currently living in Rotherham. He started playing in a Ceilidh band at the age of ten and went on to touring in an Irish rock band and other outfits. He plays guitar, piano and mandolin.
He is now concentrating on original material as a three piece. He gigs around the yorkshire area with a residency in Sheffield.
He is currently releasing and promoting his latest EP 'Railway line'.
hey Nick thanks for the comment ! and its fine that you guys couldnt make it.. we comletely understand. well we really want to see you all again soon and hope to do so..oh and the video was great by the way, thanks ! well tell Kim that Aaron and I said hello. !
It seems like years since the last Moorfest happened and to be honest I think the weather was very much a factor in whether people enjoyed themselves or not. Some thrived in the mud whilst others wept until their dads could pick them up. Moorfest is still carving an identity for itself and in the three years that it has been established I think I can say that the one thing that most people love about it is the friendly atmosphere, and this gig is a good opportunity to meet up with friends that perhaps you haven't seen since the festival, to make new friends, enjoy quality music, get a flavour of Moorfest if you haven't already been and also to talk to the organisers in order to give your opinions on how to improve the festival. We'll also be projecting your favourite photos that you've taken from previous Moorfests to create a live mashup that will adorn the walls of the Brudenell so please send them to bandsformoorfest@yahoo.co.uk and make sure that everyone in the picture is cool for you to use them like this.
There'll be much more to boot like gorgeous organic food, t-shirt stall, films and raffles to win tickets to Moorfest 4 which we're working on right now and aim to make it the best yet.
We really appreciate your continued support in making Moorfest what it is and hope to see you all there.
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Y'alright nick Just passin' by and started chilling to this scarborough road song, really nice =] hope everythings goin' cool for you anyway nick cuz you're about as sound as they get. take care dude
Hi Nick, how are you? I was going to come and see you when college started again but you weren't there and I heard you left. I hope you're good. Will you be coming to the christmas gig this year?
This year is missing some Nick Rooke action :/ You coming up to watch the Christmas gig? If you do, reckon you could stick those photos on a CD? ;) Be right good to see you again :)
Go check mine and Paul's band out as well :o www.myspace.com/thefourthwayband
See a live P.A with cassie performing live vocals when VANDALISM arrive in Barnsley to perform their smash hit remix of THE FREAKS "THE CREEPS" & "CHICKEN LIPS" for our HELLOWEEN fancy dress special @ Lucorum
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hey nick, sorry bout that comment, it does it by itself. Anyway, where'd ya go ?? u just disappeared, and i still have your piano book, i brought it with me on the first day n everything. I hope your doing gd wherever you went n i wish you all the best. if you ever come bk to Sheffield, be sure to tell me so i can bring u your book. All the best, Rob.
hey nick i popped in to college today to get my results and i was very sad to here that you had moved and would'nt be teaching this year. but thank you very much for one of my best years and i hope to see you again some time.
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hey heard them play your song on the radio the other day sounded good! might pop in to see you on thursday say hi to everyone for me and i hope everyone is good x
Hey nick, i just found out my cousin's interview is on Friday and was wondering if i could come along as well just to watch, am also trying to organize them pianos for Friday as well if i can come.
hope your having a gr8 holiday.
Just dropping by to give you this link. It's the youtube link for mine and Paul's band. A couple of shoddy recordings, but I know you wanted to listen anyway :) I'm not sure the 3rd video is there yet, but it should upload soon!
