There have been heaps of guest musicians on the album, and the live shows can been seen as a one man solo up to a ten piece supergroup. The following peeps have all been involved...
Ben Ablewhite (producer, guitar, vocals) Shanade Morrow & Meg Lloyd (Vocals) Rich Norris (Piano, bass, synths) Kris Bucin (Piano) Matt Katz (Organ) Dan Morris (Drums and Bass and Vocals and keys and guitar and anything else going) Tom Leech (Bass) Neil Boad (Drums) Becky Dixon (Cello)
"Find the right Preacher" is the debut single due for release on November 23rd through Army of Angels Records. Check out the video and leave us a message with your thoughts
This single is taken from the new EP titled bLate Knights/Early Mournings will be released on December 21st
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"Paul Van Ryan, I love that name, Haunting, Great voice and poinient lyrics"
Brett Birks BBC WM INTRODUCING
"Really Good"
Janice Long BBC WM/Radio2
"Could I have the chicken please and a side order of that singer"
A diner in the restaurant he was playing in
"Blunt, honest, confessional, intelectual witty lyrics, songs with beautiful and disturbing twists"
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I just want to say that I love the video for Find The Right Preacher - very thought-provoking. Hope the single will be successful!! Also, I am looking forward to the EP.
By the way, you say that you might play in Berlin one day... as I am studying in Berlin now, I will definitely be there if you ever play a gig here!!
So you're not going around Europe then? Too bad... I still don't know if I can make it to England again before I begin studying at university... if, I'll definitely try to attend one of your gigs.
hello there dear squire! the full edited version of the shows ready and released along with a little extra treat of a bonus compilation disc with all the studio tracks tht have been recorded, with any luck i'll be heading over to the gig at the sausage on 7th so i'll bring you a copy along if you do so wish
hope to see you soon mate, if not see when ur back from ur travels n have a good un!
Hey Paul, ta for the add, Stevenski did some great versions of the waves tune eh?! Enjoyed the gig this week I hope..should think we will see ya tomorrow. x
hey hey paul, how's tricks? i really like the new songs man. i just stalked you on blip tv to hear the find the right preacher song, really brilliant. anywhoo, i got an email earlier saying you're travelling europe for the summer. i'll still be in spain until september, so if you happen to chance by oviedo and need somewhere to crash for a couple of nights there's a spare room here you're welcome to.
allo :) i know yeah how you been ? ah wonderfull :) im going next wednesday but i cant go friday, cause iv got A levels soon so i need to get some revision in i think :(
Paul just wanted to say that you rocked, didnt get a chance to on the night proper, so you rocked come back anytime! but who was that guy who got up on stage with you?
Hey Paul :) How is everything?? Hows life treating you? You enjoying Birmingham? I think i saw you in Leam today but i wasnt sure. It certaintly looked like you lol :) Music is sounding top notch btw :) Mel xx