Gerry Farrow (Guitar and Lead Vocals)
Vicky Warburton (Lead Vocals)
Brian Rodwell (Djembe, Cajon)
Eddie Bailey (Guitar)
Matt Casterton (Double Bass, Bass Guitar)
Stuart Wood (Percussion)
with occasional help from (and thanks to) Dave Partridge and Jon Gamble on bass guitar
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Etkilendikleri
Michelle Shocked, Mike Scott (and the Waterboys) REM, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Neil Young, George Harrison
Neye Benziyor?
THe Beautiful South, Bare Naked Ladies, Waterboys, The Magic Numbers, Fleetwood Mac, (that's what people say anyway! )
Northern Quarter are a 6 piece acoustic band from the UK who play their own material taken from their 2 CDs 'One of these Songs is about You' from 2005 and 2008's 'Busy Missing Everything'. They can be seen regularly gigging around the East Midlands.
Here's what other people say about Northern Quarter...
Live Review
Northern Quarter at The Hand & Heart, Nottingham. Wednesday October 29th 2008
The Hand & Heart have a regular Wednesday Accoustic Night but neither Northern Quarter, nor I, had been there before. The venue is upstairs and more like a large lounge than a typical Pub Stage. Luxurious easy chairs, low tables and a glass roof make this an ideal location for small groups enjoying some of the incredible talent to be found.
One example of incredible talent, is Northern Quarter; a six-piece (plus sound man) acoustic band with quite a following in and around Nottingham. I was privileged to be asked to pop along to hear them play live. I am so grateful that my pre-booked acquaintence was understanding and let me off - better still, he came with me.
Starting with 'Time On My Mind', Northern Quarter kicked off a session that will be with me for a long time. The track itself is somewhat reminiscient of Beautiful South, although you could never actually mistake the two bands. After 'Dreamers Dreamers' they played the gorgeous, haunting 'Tonight'- a song that a friend of mine openly admits, makes her cry - it's that beautiful. Vicky and Gerry harmonize really well; their voices seem to be made for each other, and the songs themselves are, each one, an emotional experience.
The band is much more than Gerry and Vicky - they are more than competently accompanied, with Eddy playing some really neat guitar, backed by Matt playing bass, lending depth to the overall sound and Brian - who played what looked like a tiny box, upon which he sat, banging it with his hands like a drum. But what a box. It's a Cajon, an amazing piece of kit. It would take too long to describe it (look it up) but it sounded at times like a full drum kit - snares and all.
All together, Northern Quarter played 11 songs to delight us, taken from both of their albums and at least a couple of new ones destined, I assume, to become part of their imminent third. It's hard to pick out individual tracks in limited space, but 'Enough' beautifully showed off Vicky's range, 'Love'; soft and gentle, 'A little Bit Lost'; foot-tapping fun and 'It's Only Me', a bit Mick Hucknall-esque were only a part of an altogether excellent evening.
As far as appointing a genre to Northern Quarter, they are hard to pin down. Just when you've ascertained that they're a folk band with their stong acoustic sound, it blends into melodic folk rock and then they surprise you again with counterpoints that bring The Waterboys to mind. But despite these influences, real or circumstantial, Northern Quarter have their own sound and it's one to which you should just sit back, listen, and thoroughly enjoy.
Jon (Snak) proprietor of www. soundawesome. com
Review of 'Busy Missing Everything'
"I was first introduced to the music of Northern Quarter by my good friend Damon Downs when his band played a gig with them at The Golden Fleece in Nottingham. Northern Quarter impressed me so much that I asked them if they would play a Candlelit gig for us. They consequently obligued, twice, and each time they have been fabulous. Their new CD Album BUSY MISSING EVERYTHING is absolutely first class. NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES kicks the album off brilliantly. Quirky, melodic pop of the very highest order. There's a Barenaked Ladies flavouring and the obvious Beautiful South comparisons will always be drawn as Gerry's vocal tone and delivery are certaily Heaton-esque - no bad thing as the demise of Hulls finest band has left a hole that Northern Quarter can definitely fill. ENOUGH is a gorgeous ballad which showcases the delicious vocal ability of Vicky Warburton. Her range and tone are simply beautiful and when accompanied by Gerry Farrow and superb musicianship it is allowed to shine. A LITTLE BIT LOST has an adictive Calypso flavour and is possibly my immediate favourite song on the album and would make a superb single. DON'T BRING ME BAD NEWS is the song I remember most from the bands live acoustic Candlelit set. Hard driven, no nonsense pop music which is an object lesson in delivering a great song. The musicianship throughout is top drawer - Eddie Bailey's guitar work is awesome and Brian Rodwell's percussion helps create wonderful dynamics. I would urge everyone to buy a copy of this superb offering from a great band - who are also the nicest bunch of ego free people you could meet."
Pete Shields - Candlelit (www.myspace.com/candlelitacoustic)
"One of our favourate bands. Sweet harmonies, clever songwriting. A very very talented band. "
Running Horse Music Pub, Nottingham
"Northern Quarter are a band who have quickly established themselves at the top of the tree as far as local acoustic music is concerned…
Loughborough Echo
"This band are really making a name for themselves. Superb vocals, brilliant arrangements. One of the smoothest original acoustic bands I have ever come across"
Hello Northern Quarter and thankyou once again for another brilliant show last night at The Rose & Crown - absolutely fantastic performance by you all. I've listened to the new CD album today and it's superb. Hope to see you all again real soon. Much love Pete*
Just been listening to your live broadcast on Radio Notts... looking forward to seeing you at the SoundAwesome Gig at The Running Horse Notts, this weekend.
Hello Gerry, Vicky, Brian and Eddie and thanks for an amazing gig last night. The response from everyone has been nothing short of overwhelming. We have enjoyed some great nights from outstanding musicians but that was simply breathtaking ! You're a delightful bunch of people and a truly wonderful band. See you again very soon. Much love Pete* Sorry I had to rush off for my lift home.
.......just to let you know of a new original music night happening from DECEMBER 13th 2007 then every 2nd Thursday of the month at THE BLACKSMITHS,Loughborough. THE SONG CLUB is a free entry event with 4 acts each performing their own material for 25 minute sets. would be nice to see you there Cheers Gaz Birtles
You were great at the Doghouse last night... ahhh those vocal harmonies with funky rhythms! Thank you so much and I hope you will come again soon. Cheers, Howard
