Raven (lead vocals, guitar & tunesmith)
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Terry Isachsen (Guitar, bass)
Glen Graham (sax, bass)
Ryan Smith (Guitar)
Pony Smith (Drums)
Rachel (backing vocals & percussion)
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In the UK:
Parsley (keys/backing vocals & van driving)
Matthew Karas (bass)
Emeer Tomos (drums)
Phil Blakely (Guitar)
Influences
Bruce Springsteen, Cliff Richard & Scott Walker (The Holy Trinity)
Sounds Like
"A Dramatic Cabaret, fuelled with Angst and driven by Turbulent Despair"
Curiousity killed the cat...so you've been warned.
Born: 2005 (Cheers Parsley!)
Age: "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now" copywrite-Bob Dylan
Synopsis: "A Dramatic Cabaret, fuelled with Angst, driven by Turbulent Despair"
Past CD releases: 'Boom'-2003, 'Awaken' ep-2006 (when known as Raven)
Weapons: Guitar, Throat & Pen
Influences: 'The Holy Trinity'-Sir Cliff Richard: I pity all those who've dismissed this true giant as purely M.O.R. pap, he's been at the top of his profession for over 50 years, and shows little, if any, signs of slowing down. When recently seeing him on his last tour, I witnessed a visual purely fluent with energy and a voice that rivals any past or present (with the exception being my personal fave-Roy Orbison) his is a presentation of genuine professionalism, and he remains a true inspiration.
Bruce Springsteen: PASSION! The written word is his slave as he can dictate its direction and present it in a way no other could ever imagine. I've never seen him not provide all he possibly can, his regiment of performance is simply without peer. Scott Walker: He to me, is beyond the written word, I stand in awe of his every musical motion, his works from The Walkers to the present, remain light years ahead of all else, I've been more than influenced by this 'gentleman', I've been 'branded', and to be amongst those who equally find solace in his 'Genius', I am graciously honoured.
There are others: The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Bobby Darin, Johnnie Ray, Joe Meek, John Barry,David Bowie, Nick Cave, The Divine Comedy, Goldfrapp, Jarvis Cocker, Morrissey, Marc Almond, Camera Obscura & Bernard Butler.
Essential Album: Pet Sounds-The Beach Boys (1966)
Essential song: Such is the mystery-Cliff Richard (1976)
Essential year in music: 1966 (what was, is and will be)
Essential film: When Harry Met Sally (all the elements)
Essential Music Zine: Mojo
Essential Radio: 6 Music and BBC 2
Essential Reading: 'Please Kill Me' (Legs McNeil)
Without whom: Bobby Vee
Shared stages with: The Long Blondes, The Pipettes, Holly Golightly, Monster Bobby, The Woggles, The Solar Flares
Role Model: Mark Thackery ('Sir')
Aspirations: To enlighten those who cower from life's obstacles, and find my 'Chelseas' forever strolling the pavement which blankets the soil of the United Kingdom.
Self analysis: my songs are written for those who walk amongst the shadows fearing not truth, but deception. I'd rather explore the depths of despair and conqueor, than accept a fate assumed rather than challenged.
Credo: "The greatest rewards are those which are hardest to achieve"-'The Duke of Dark'
Oh yeah, Drugs?, don't bother, music's the high (if not, you're doing something wrong!).
Hello, after an unfortunate hiatus, the reasons for which are probably best not gone into here, we finally have some new music on the AUK MySpace site. For your listening pleasure this month we offer Nathan Oliver, Conrad Ford, the irrepressible Todd Snider and the delightful Beccy Owen. Don't forget too, for those of you within striking distance of Leicester, Electric Dustbowl 2 on 19 September.
Hey sweety, dropping by to say hi and show some luv from my page to yours. Like ya song tracks, good to listen to something different than rap, r&b and pop i have been listening to all the time. Think myspace is overrun by rap, usually bad rappers too who want a career in music but all they can do is talk not sing hahaha. Have a great week, muah, Jean
Yo Was wondering if you knew anyone that plays synth/drums in the London/SE area? I have a backlog of London/Brighton/Midlands gigs and I'd much rather do them with a permanent live band. Any word would be appreciated.
Yes, Sir Cliff is indeed THE BEST! Charlie adores him as much as you do - Cliff rocks!
Oooh, you are playing in October in London, we will have to come and see you! I was just having a listen you your 'Im Your Yankee Fan' - it's fab and you have such a lovely voice!
Sending you lotsa la la la lu from London, Paisley x:)
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