Peter Appleyard - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin and keys. Stefan Judd - Studio bass and percussion. Craig Brown - Drums and percussion. Thomas Maddison - Live bass and violin. Helen Appleyard - Backing vocals. Steve Bingham - Violin. Jay 'Therminology' Bannmuller - Keys and 'official' remixer.
Influences
Damien Rice, John Butler Trio, Kate Rusby, KT Tunstall, John Mayer, Scott Matthews, Catherine Feeny, Robert Plant, Jack Johnson, Coldplay, Wallflowers, Levellers, Beatles, Sting, Led Zep, Moby, Porcupine Tree, Jimmy Eat World, The Cat Empire, The Waifs, Seth Lakeman, The Clips, Cosmic Rough Riders, Our Lady Peace, Sarah McLachlan, Eric Clapton, Hendrix, Bon Jovi, Snow Patrol, Shawn Mullins, Nirvana, Ezio, Therminology, Dido, Paul Weller, David Gray, U2, Doves, REM, Idlewild, Elton John, The Stones, Delirous?, I am Kloot, Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Kate Bush, Muse, The Corrs, Afro Celt Sound System, Pink Floyd, Cord, Ryan Adams, Semisonic, Celtus, Crowded House, The Who, The Kinks, Matchbox 20, Lifehouse, Tori Amos, Jewel, Cara Dillon, Spin Doctors, The Killers, Aimee Mann, James Taylor, Long View, Stephen Fretwell, John Mayer, Roddy Woomble, Show of hands, Martyn Joesph, Neil Young, Joesph Arthur, Foo Fighters, Calexico.....to be continued!
Sounds Like
'A great set all round from this talented new artist and definitely an act to watch out for in 2009' **** Nick Rose, Music-news.com
'Very, very, Impressive!' - Chris Goreham - BBC Radio Norfolk
'Absolutely brilliant' - Joe Rudd - KLFM/Fen Radio
'the songs slip easily from folk-with-a-bit-of-indie acoustic to a satisfying full band sound' – Trevor Heaton - Eastern Daily Press
'The future of music is in very good hands' - Star Turn - BBC Radio Norfolk
'One of Norfolk's hardest working and most accomplished artistes' - The Winelight Club, Norwich.
Peter Appleyard performs songs about love, deception, Simon Cowell, insomnia, country life, religion, and traffic congestion!
Raised in a small village in the wilds of West Norfolk, songwriter and musician Peter Appleyard, has always found the big skies and open spaces of his home county the ideal companion to his creative imagination.
Working with New Zealand based songwriter Kevin Harty and primarily drawing together acoustic, folk and rock influences, Peter is happy to give his musical instinct a free rein and draws on whatever feels right. What you can expect are rich dynamic melodies, poetic lyrics, powerful and distinctive vocals and the odd anthemic hook thrown in for good measure.
To date Peter’s musical path has taken a diverse and interesting route, testing his skills in writing music for television, silent films, musicals and even venturing into classical music. If you have been listening to your TV carefully you will have heard Peter’s music being used as background music in Eastenders and Doctors on BBC1!
From the earliest folk club jam sessions, to supporting national touring artists, Peter’s music has always been captivating. As his musical repertoire grows, so does his fan base!
Throughout 2009 Peter has been working hard at the Mill Studio, Winfarthing, Norfolk with experienced engineer/producer Jonny Cole (Catherine Feeny, The Kabeedies, The Rushes) on his debut album ‘Day in the sun’. The album features the stellar band of Stefan Judd on bass/percussion and Craig Brown on drums as well as guest musicians Steve Bingham on Violin, Jay Banmuller of London band ‘Therminology’ on Keys and his sister Helen on backing vocals.
Launched at a special concert at Park House, on the Royal Sandringham Estate on October the 2nd the album is currently available worldwide from Peter’s website www.peterappleyard.com .
To order Peter's stunning debut album 'Day in the sun' for £7.99 please click
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Peter Appleyard & Steve Bingham in concert August 2009
Hi Pete i have brought the account out of mothballs just listened to your tracks. bloody excellent!!! I did vote for you to play at the lynn fest 2 but I guess you were egded out!! another time! I note you have my favorite violin player on the team Steve Bingham saw steve last year. Also Stefan Judd great team. best regards to all Keep in contact Dave j
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