Martin's music and style of quitar playing are as much influenced by modern indie as by our other styles. Likewise in Paul's vocal style and performance you might be able to detect the old school punk roots he grew up with! Besides these, our influences are:
Nic Jones, Martin Carthy, Leadbelly, Woody Guthrie, John Conolly, The Watersons, Vin Garbutt, Billy Bragg, The Dubliners, Jez Lowe, The Wurzels, Chumbawamba, Ewan MacColl, Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, Eric Bogle, The Corries, Tri Yann, an grizzled old Bristol Shantyman by the name of Eric Ilott and many more besides!
So what is Norcsalordie? (nork-sa-lordy) Well, we rock big style folk - slow and fast from all over the English speaking world, (and if our current project goes according to plan, beyond). As well as our repertoire of traditional songs we have heaps of our own original material.
The individual members of the band are Martin and Paul.
Martin Neal or, as he's known to his friends, Biggs, is the guitarist and also does backing vocals. He comes up with the tunes on his trusty old 12 string. Originally from Sidcup, Kent, he has flirted with many different styles of music, which is definately evident in his guitar playing. He brings a variety to folk music that makes it both contemporary and engaging.
Paul McHugh aka Macca is the singer. He writes the lyrics for most of Norcsalordie's songs and likes to use his lyrics in a blunt, no nonsense kinda way. Originally from Grimsby in Lincolnshire, he's proud of his roots and many of his songs are based on the folklore and history of his home region, in particular the marshes (or carrs) of North Lincs where he grew up.
We're all about putting life into our live music. We wanna see you guys out there dancing, singing and clapping along. We reckon folk musicians today tend to concentrate on the downbeat, soleful side of traditional music while the happy upbeat dancy, drinky type songs are neglected- well we aim to bring 'em back!
Anyways on with the show - have a listen, see what you think!
Regular news updates, a full gig list, demos and videos on our website! www.norcsalordie.com.
Biggs out :D
Hiya I see you are playing the BIG SESSION on friday night. If you are still around on Saturday lunch we are running the LITTLE SESSION. come check it out cheers
Summer Sundae '08! We've been allocated 6 slots for the festival and we've been given the opportunity to choose 6 of you lovely people/duets/acoustic bands to play. We've got a few ideas but we're definitely welcoming more people to get on our list. We're open to suggestions or just come and wow us with your talents.
We'll be picking people over the next month, maybe 2, so come down and show us why we should pick you!
hay just wanted to say thanks for the amazing gig on Saturday :) you guys are really good and thank you so much for the matty groves song, really made my week.
Hello guys, ta for finding us and sharing your choons and stuff with us, tis a pleasure to befriend you...and you sing about the Bryony Ocean...so that's gotta be a good thing!
Hi chaps, hope you're well - just a quick note to let you know about the final bill for April 21st,and whats hopefully a great gig downstairs at the Shed. Shame you couldn't make it - hope you'll still be up for playing at a later one.
Two bands/two solo artists - £4 admission and a late bar !
Best wishes from Cornwall UK – Glad to have you as a friend here on myspace. The great thing about myspace is that you can link up with kindred spirits across the world.
Tim Chapple
Top of the Hill Recordings – promoting musicians from the Celtic region of Cornwall
www.cornishmusic.com
