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Papa Truck
Bluegrass / Acoustic / Pop

Papa Truck: British Newgrass, on itunes!



High Wycombe, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  12/3/2009
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   Papa Truck: General Info
Member Since4/28/2006
Band Websitepapatruck.co.uk/
Band Members Playing live on Gero Upo.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket The Truck. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Martin Selman - vocal, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, jaws harp. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Dan Abram - banjo. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Ryan Quartermaine - guitar, vocal. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Sparkie - double bass

InfluencesFrom The Beatles to Van Halen and George Formby to Union Station.
Sounds LikeWe're enjoying ourselves...
Record LabelTruck Records
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 24 2009 9:00P
The Nags Head. HP11 1BN High wycombe, London and South East
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Cha Cha Cha Cafe WD18 7HY
Dec 12 2009 7:00P
With Lynne Butler @ Kenton Theatre, Henley. RG9 2BP London and South East
Jan 23 2010 9:00P
The Belle Vue High Wycombe, HP13 6EQ

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New Album is here - on CDBaby  (view more)

Album # 2...  (view more)

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   About Papa Truck

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

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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 Selman brought his songwriting talents along to jam with newly converted banjoist, Dan Abram. 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 R Poulton on double bass, and Mark Leppard 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 Quartermaine (harmony vocals and guitar), and Sparkie Dalton (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 Selman 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.

CD/DVD duplication & Audio mastering service UK

DVD duplication & CD printer, London UK .. ..


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Papa Truck's Friends Comments
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Michelle

Michelle Kimble



Nov 28 2009 4:32 AM



Thanks for accepting my friend request!  Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Choonz

Choonz



Nov 26 2009 3:39 PM

Choonz entered in an Irish Music
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Hi,
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The winners get 5 nights playing  at the Monte Carlo Casino in Las
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really love this opportunity and this would give us the publicity
needed to start our career as a touring band.

         
      WE NEED YOUR VOTE!! Please take the time to forward this to some people in your address book. Voting ends in a few days so please don't delay. It only takes a minute to register your vote!
Anyway, enough grovelling from us. To vote for us
Click Here and select Choonz.  Cheers!
Ashely

Matos Nancy



Nov 26 2009 1:15 AM

Good Morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".



Lydia Kay

Lydia Kay



Nov 25 2009 7:11 PM

Hey, thanks for the add.
xxx
Bill Beer

Bill Beer



Nov 22 2009 7:10 PM

Thanks for adding me - I enjoyed your music.
Jim

Jim



Nov 12 2009 9:10 PM


 

Thanks for the friends invite, you guys sound great!! see you out there, Jim
Bobby

Bobby Smith



Nov 11 2009 8:16 PM

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Nicky Nel



Nov 10 2009 7:04 PM

haha hy guys :D
I'm in the UK studying here atm so greetings from London ;)
xx
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Nov 6 2009 6:24 PM

thanks so much for the invite!
you guys sound Great!
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Shirl The Pearl

Shirl The Pearl



Oct 25 2009 8:31 AM

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Uncle Billy Dunbar

Uncle Billy Dunbar



Oct 23 2009 5:50 AM

Got your your CD and like it a lot, giving it spins on my two radio show's , plus program's on www.worldwidebluegrass.com and www.lakecountrywow.com
Shirl The Pearl

Shirl The Pearl



Oct 21 2009 3:40 PM

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Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



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Tug Creek Ramblers

Tug Creek Ramblers



Oct 15 2009 10:57 PM

Howdy Papa Truck, great sound! Thanks for befriending the Ramblers.

All the best,
Cousin Jed
Flori

Flori May



Oct 15 2009 12:43 PM

Hey Dan, great to have you as a myspace friend. I remember you from my first SFSS this year. It was an amazing week wasn't it?  Maybe see you again in 2010? Do hope so. Will Papa Truck be doing some gigs in the NW sometime? Take care and best wishes to all x
The Ely Plains

The Ely Plains



Oct 15 2009 10:57 AM

Yeah baby! Never knew there was such amazing bluegrass in Buckinghamshire! Here's hoping our paths will cross someday, I think the Plains and the Truck would go down well on the same bill for sure!

Dan Plain
YVIE

YVIE



Oct 12 2009 6:38 PM

Hi thanks for the friends request. I love your music its fab! Best wishes, Yvie
Downtown Ramblers

Downtown Ramblers
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Oct 11 2009 9:25 AM

Hi!
Thanks for inviting us to be your friends!
Great music! hope we get the chanse to meet someday.
take care
/Downtown Ramblers
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