Papa Truck

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Welcome to Papa Truck's myspace page. To become an honorary "Trucker", just join our friends list. Honk!

Bookings and main contact : thepapatruck@yahoo.co.uk

Have a listen to the tracks here and at CDBaby. Enjoy the music and namaste, dudes!

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Papa Truck : Papa Truck

Papa Truck : Stand Out of the Shade

Hear clips of both albums at CDBABY.com

For next gig, see gig list.

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Both albums now available. Limited edition card digipack format.

1. U.K. fans can get them direct from us on CD. £10 inc UK P&P. email us here or at thepapatruck@yahoo.co.uk. Orders also taken by cheque or paypal (will send you paypal account email)

2. U.S. and the whole world can buy through CD Baby link above.

3. Or you can download from .. .. itunes Album 1

Stand Out of the Shade on itunes

.. .. or Napster.

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Here's what people have been saying:

"Great CD! GREAT MUSIC!!! You can quote me on that!" Gracie Muldoon. WWB.

"I've finally got the album, Yay! It sounds fantastic!!! All I've been listening to since! " K.S.

" It is just a highly enjoyable album altogether." Geoff Morris WALL-TO-WALL BLUEGRASS www.worldwidebluegrass.com

"Rebound Love is still humming round my brain!" M.B.

"the humour is good-natured and ebullient, furnishing songs such as ‘Rebound Love’ with the same droll quality you’d find on a John Hartford record....with bands like this emerging, the future of home-grown bluegrass looks bright!" www.americana-uk.com

"Love the album fellas. Sounds great in the car." M.W.

"I had gotten an invitation to become a friend and when I went there I LOVED your music and decided right away to go get the cd!" C.C.

"Sounds great! Music that makes you smile." D.G.

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Papa Truck on the Radio: 2 great stations in the US.

Listen to WorldWideBluegrass.com radio station here

Listen to wluw radio in Chicago here

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Guitar and Banjo Lessons

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Dan is available for professional guitar and 5-string banjo lessons. Most styles of guitar; acoustic and electric, from classical to metal.

Also available for recording sessions. Want some banjo on your band's track or just want to improve your playing and learn the neck?

Please send a message with any enquiries.

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The Truck Story

Papa Truck is a bluegrass band playing original material, based in South Buckinghamshire, England. The band first came together when Martin brought his songwriting talents along to jam with Dan, a newly converted banjoist. Having played the guitar for over 20 years, Dan was charmed and inspired by the earthy sounds on the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack, and as a result bought his first banjo in 2004. Their first full line up was formed with Simon on double bass, and Mark on guitar. Deciding on the name “Papa Truck”, for no other reason than it sounded “bluegrassy”, the band performed around their local area to a warm reception, bluegrass being a rarity in the Home Counties of England.

In 2006 the band's line up changed to its current status; Martin (lead vocals, guitar and mandolin), Dan (banjo), Ryan (harmony vocals and guitar), and Sparkie (harmony vocals and double bass). The formula has proved successful, both in music and friendship.

Ryan had been playing guitar in various bands in and around the Berkshire area, and has excellent harmony skills. He was asked to join the band after several successful try-outs at a regular local gig.

Sparkie, simply had to join the band, as he was the only person they knew with a real double bass, regardless of the fact it was originally just an ornament gathering dust. Sparkie had been playing electric bass for many many years, in many many bands, and had expressed an interest in joining Dan and Martin several months earlier. The pair snapped him up.

When writing songs, the band take their inspiration from the many great bluegrass players and bands out there. They then add their very own blend of influences from artists as diverse as The Beatles and Van Halen. Their well crafted, refreshing and uplifting songs are evidence of the band's love of many styles of music, and when asked to describe their sound, they simply say - "British newgrass!"

As well as playing numerous venues in their local area, where they have a strong and devoted following, Papa Truck have appeared at bluegrass festivals around the UK and Europe, including Didmarton Bluegrass Festival, North Wales Bluegrass Festival, Omah Appalachian and Bluegrass Festival in Northern Ireland, and The 2nd Vilnius Bluegrass Festival in Lithuania. As part of their trip to Vilnius they performed three original songs live on National Television. Papa Truck were also invited to support Tommy Emmanuel’s yearly “Tommy Fest” in 2008.

They now have two albums available (recorded 2007 & 2009), featuring all original songs written by Martin and Dan.

The band's new album (Stand Out of the Shade) sees them in a well-rounded light, with songwriter Martin at the helm. With the help of the rest of the band, Martin has crafted a collection of thoughtful songs, which tell stories of life, love and music. It is certainly a worthy follow-up to their debut album, which was recorded two years earlier.

Papa Truck are now looking forward to the future and to further exposure.

Whether you are listening to their tracks, or watching a live performance, you are always guaranteed to have a smile on your face and one foot tapping.

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Members:

The Truck. Marty - vocal, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, jaws harp. Dan - banjo. Ryan - guitar, vocal. Sparkie - double bass

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