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Paul Gilbody
Acoustic / Pop / Nu-Jazz



Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/27/2009
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Member Since3/14/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.paulgilbody.com
Band MembersJust me and my guitar, sometimes a loop pedal and a bag of nuts - but occasionally I perform with stunning vocalist Tracey Braithwaite, percussionista extraordinaire Mat Clements, legendary fiddlestress Vicky Gray and Jugal Bandi maestro Udit Duseja.
InfluencesJimi Hendrix
Prince
Gil Scott-Heron
Incubus
Bob Marley
Stevie Wonder
Lenny Kravitz
Bill Withers
Donny Hathaway
John Martyn
Avishai Cohen
Ron Carter
Free
G-Love & Special Sauce
The Police
Santana
Skunkhour
Living Colour
Ray La Montagne
KT Tunstall
RATM
Spin Doctors
Reef
Getz/Gilberto
Buena Vista artists
James Brown
Erykah Badu
Cassandra Wilson
Chet Baker
Led Zeppelin
Jeff Buckley
Pearl Jam
Bobby McFerrin
Cinematic Orchestra
George Clinton et al.
Jack Johnson
Nick Drake
Soundgarden
Elvis Presley
Chuck Berry
Little Richard
Buddy Holly
BB King
Santana
Snowboy
Greyboy
Bob Dylan
Curtis Mayfield
Jaco Pastorius
Thin Lizzy
Aretha Franklin
Janis Joplin
(right off the top of my head... and all my talented mates in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, London, Paris, NYC and Melbourne)
Sounds Like"Paul‘s musical talent and diverse vocal range shone through as he made his way through a mesmerizing set of his own funky acoustic songs. As one of the stand out acts from the night Paul wowed the crowd with some impressive guitar work and extraordinary looping techniques, at some points you could have been forgiven for thinking there was a whole band on stage!" www.fondoo.eu

“…sumptuous playing…” Evening News

“His vocal dexterity amounted to something approaching a Ginger Baker drum solo.” Lothian Life
Record LabelFat Vibration
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Fondoo - The Eastgate Centre Peebles
Dec 1 2009 9:00P
Acoustic Edinbugh - Medina Edinburgh
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
The Buff Club / Butterfly and Pig Glasgow, Scotland

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   About Paul Gilbody

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Paul Gilbody
Currently based in Edinburgh having moved there in '92 from my home city of Belfast (after discovering the bars were open until 4am), I've been active in the Scottish music scene since then.

With an inability to say 'no' to musical opportunities, I've found myself playing most styles of music from jazz to thrash and dabbling with most instruments. As a result I've gained a wealth of inspiration and a respect for musicianship of all cultures.

Career highlights to date include appearing on Channel 4's James Whale Show as electric bassist of Belfast band X-Presidents, performing at the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London with my groove trio Gecko 3, a televised solo acoustic gig in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens, doing 18 Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows (on double bass) with incredible songstress Rosie Brown, playing Djembe in the sell-out African Gumboot Dance Fringe show "A Good Hard Slap!" and a series of acoustic duet or 3-piece gigs as double bassist for the amazing KT Tunstall. In 2005 I was honoured to be invited to sing backing vocals on KT's debut album "Eye to the Telescope" - so you could say I've sold over 4 million albums! ; )

Right now I'm concentrating on my solo material as well as playing internationally with Marty Philip and Hugh Martin as Gecko 3. I'm also working with gorgeous vocalist Tracey Braithwaite and I gig regularly (dbl bass) with acclaimed singer/songwriter Andi Neate.

On the 1st tuesday of every month I co-organise and run an acoustic music club called Acoustic Edinburgh with DJ Simon Kirby, which constantly inspires and amazes by the vast stream of high quality original music that is undeservedly so often under-exposed.

I make time to do bits of live and studio session work and recently have worked with Found, The Graeme Mearns Band, Vicky Gray, Douglas Kay, Alan Davison, Keith Paton and Hoochie Fig, Ken Barrett, Super8 and TokyoBlu.

I'm also a singer / beatboxer for Tracey B's Gospel Truth Choir

2009 sees the release of 5 studio albums I've been involved with (Gecko3, Andi Neate, Vicky Gray, Douglas Kay and I'll finally be completing my debut solo album.

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e.Lance

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Nov 20 2009 9:59 PM

Hi !

Thanks for the add, we hope you'll enjoy the tunes !

Have a beautiful week-end,

e.Lance
asher_d

Ash Mackay



Nov 8 2009 4:42 PM

Hi there, have heard from studio now so shouldn't be long before your beatboxing away over runaway...............................phew what a mouth full. Hope your life is good. I have plenty of inspiration for material due to my hectic life at the mo! see ya x
Janey Jane~Lady Literally

Janey Jane



Oct 31 2009 10:55 PM

Hey you:).. Happy Halloween Top Man:) xx
Mr McConville

Mr McConville
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Oct 16 2009 12:32 PM

Thanks for the add!
TIKA SHIZOvoKILLs

TIKA SHIZOvoKILLs



Oct 2 2009 6:41 PM

Many regards from germany!
THANK YOU for being friends!

MOSH ON AND STAY MIGHTY!!!!

TIKA SHIZOvoKILLs
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Christina Kassesian

Christina Kassesian



Oct 2 2009 8:20 AM

Hi, Paul. Many thanks for the request! I hope to see you next year, since I plan to come back in Edinburgh. The Fringe has become sort of a tradition to me! Until then, all the best with your projects!

Best regards,
Christina
Southern Remedy

Southern Remedy



Sep 24 2009 7:56 PM

Hi, I have a new song "Shining beat" on the myspace

Thanks
Top of the Ox

Top of the Ox



Sep 20 2009 5:58 PM

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Andy

Andy



Sep 16 2009 4:15 PM

HEY DONKEY, HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN!!!

Janey Jane~Lady Literally

Janey Jane



Aug 30 2009 11:17 PM

Damn Paul that clip from Peebles is amazing.Just got back from Michigan and Florida.Spent 6 weeks out there with my man...just awesome...great Harley rides and sweet lakes.Hope it's going good still.Have a good week.:)
Jodie Bremaneson - Bassist

Jodie Bremaneson - Bassist



Aug 21 2009 10:40 AM

Thanks for the message Paul,

I love the growl you can get from of an upright- I'm looking forward to venturing in to the low end's seductive dark side, although how you get one of those things across town without a ford transit beats me!

That's great you have a Tabla set- I was lucky enough to get lessons from an amazing player whilst in India, takes so much more work than other percussion like bongos & congas tho!

Acoustic Edinburgh was great on Tuesday- some blinding bands on the bill! I'll try and make it down to another & come & say hello!

J
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Cherry Cave and the Slipbreakers Blues Band



Jul 28 2009 8:07 PM

Hey Paul,
greetings from Italy!
THE SLIPBREAKERS
crystalpeople

crystalpeople



Jul 25 2009 1:38 PM

Hey Paul.. Good luck wiv yr fringe fest set... :-) Did u listen to the CD from the course yet... We sounded better on the recording than the live version that's for sure...lol.. It's a shame we didn't have more time to rehearse... Poor Sam had to learn the guitar part for my song whilst he was playing it... :-)
Janey Jane~Lady Literally

Janey Jane



May 25 2009 9:14 PM

Hey Paul,hope you're having a sunny bank holiday .Take care :)
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May 3 2009 5:21 PM

Thanks for the friendship :)
Be sure to have an Enchanting Week !
Horns up & Bloody Kisses
^V^ Vampyre Heart ^V^
Carrie Mac

Carrie Mac



Apr 8 2009 8:13 PM

Hey Paul, gig went really well thanks. Yeah no probs ma next one aint till the 15th of May at the three sisters so hopefully you can make it along!

All the best
Carrie xx
Janey Jane~Lady Literally

Janey Jane



Apr 4 2009 11:10 AM

HEYYY HOW THE HELL R U DOING ??..I JUST GOT BACK FROM FLORIDA...AWESOME...HOPE YOU GOT AWAY TOO...TELL ME ALL ABOUT YOUR LATEST NEWS..KEEP IT LOUD ALL WEEKEND!:)I AM PROMOTIONS MANAGER WITH WWW.POWER92RADIO.NET NOW ...CHECK IT OUT WHEN U GET TIME..[PFFFF...AS IF..LOL]HUGS
Carrie Mac

Carrie Mac



Apr 2 2009 11:18 AM

Heya paul long time no see, how ya doing? <br /> <br />Just ta letcha know im playing cab vol on sat if ya can make it. Im on at half 7ish. <br /> <br />Hope your good and all the best <br />Carrie Mac xx
the midden

the midden



Feb 17 2009 10:39 PM

Your set at the Aragon on Sunday was AWESOME. Good work x
Andrew Quinn’s Music

Andrew Quinn’s Music



Feb 17 2009 6:29 PM

Hi Paul,

It was great to see you at the Aragon on Sunday!

Andy
Nell Bryden

Nell Bryden



Feb 17 2009 10:47 AM

Hello, how are you?

I recently visited, and performed for the troops in Iraq! If you follow on the link, below, you can download an EXCLUSIVE track for FREE from my album ‘Live From Iraq.’ Support the troops!

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I’m currently in the UK touring right now; all upcoming dates are listed on my MySpace page, so if I’m in a town near you, pop down and say hello

Speak soon,
Nell
x
Bombskare

Bombskare



Feb 14 2009 9:54 AM

Bombskare are launching their album A Fistful of Dynamite at Studio 24 on Friday the 27th of February. Come along for a dance.
Grayson

Grayson



Feb 13 2009 4:41 PM

Haggis
The Lynsey Dolan Band

The Lynsey Dolan Band



Feb 8 2009 11:20 PM

Hi Paul hows it goin honey. Hows the writing comin along? Mibies you could fit the ldb at one of your acoustic gigs in the near future. keep smiling.

xL
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