John comes from Theydon Bois, Essex but has spent the majority of his life in Northamptonshire. John has been playing in various acoustic duos and bands since a young age taking influence from artists such as Xavier Rudd, Ben Harper, Peter Green, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Jack Johnson. John has a broad range of performance experience from being an acoustic soloist aboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas to performing Indian ragas on his sitar.
Dave Hodge Bass
Dave made an attempt to join a band at school when he was 12. Every instrument was taken except the bass guitar so he reluctantly took up the offer of playing what he initially thought a ‘boring instrument,’ Little did he know that this was to become his passion in life.
Over the years Dave has played in several bands with varying styles including soul, funk, blues, indie rock, jazz and electronic music. As well as being one of three with Scaramoose, Dave plays with a local funk/rock band ‘20past4’ and is also bass player for 'Sellaband' artist Ellie Williams.
John Eschbaecher Drums
John started hitting boxes at the young age of 8, he then had the privilege of moving on to playing drums at the age of 12. John is not only a versatile and inspiring drummer but also an experienced guitar player. To date John has played with 9 bands – some of which have written their own material - performing varied music from jazz to rock/pop.
Influences
Ben Harper, Dave Mathews, Peter Green, G-Love and the Special Sauce, Jimi Hendrix, John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, The Who, The Beatles
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Band Biography & Quotes
Scaramoose are a hard working, laid back trio with an amazingly fresh sound. Heavily influenced by a mixture of exciting styles including acoustic, blues and funk, Scaramoose have a particular passion for artists such as Ben Harper, G. Love, The John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd and Peter Green. With a mixture of covers and original material the band currently perform in popular venues across the country.
Past highlights for Scaramoose have included: No.1 in the Tourdates UK Unsigned chart, Prize winners at the Gardening Club battle of the bands, Covent Garden, London. Support for Angus and Julia Stone plus return support for Carus and The True Believers. Main stage performance at the Gold Coast Oceanfest supporting Donavon Frankinreiter, the Maker Sunshine Festival and headline performance at the Great Hall, Dartington.
This constant hard graft has been recognized with interviews and air play by the likes of BBC Radio Devon, South Hams Radio and BBC Radio Bristol.
Scaramoose have also become recognizable for their soulful and melodic melodies, having become 'artist and MP3 of the week' on Lemonrock - www.lemonrock.co.uk, reaching 'song of the day' on Tourdates - www.tourdates.co.uk and also 'album of the month' on Sound Surf - www.soundsurf.co.uk
Quotes
'Scaramoose put on an excellent show' - Jeremy Glover (CEO Music Indie Awards)
'Slightly laid-back funky bluesy rocky song from an interesting band with a fresh sound. The playing is tight but retains a relaxed feeling, giving the impression that these guys are very happy in each others' company. Great vocal, an impressive mix, accomplished playing and quite infectious... Lovely.' - MacLaren
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'Brilliant Set' - Sam (S.E.B. Collective music promotions, showcasing live music & artist creativity)
Hey guys, we have mixed your version of Bron Y Aur stomp, we will be mastering it next week, we have also created a remix using Johns vocal which you can hear on our myspace, its called FMP remix, cheers
Guys, not sure if I already sent this but a BIG thanks for a wicked set at Mighty Craic. Well done to all of you for getting on the road and spreading your wonderful sound. Would love to have you back - let me know when you plan to visit London again.
No problem, your music was awesome :) Haha yeah thought i'd help out! Ofcourse, you planning on playing at bristol anytime in the future? I'll gather some friends and we'll come see you play. (as a whole band, seeing as at the two magpies i could only see you and the drummers head !) And i'll be sure to check out the website :D
Hi J, J & D - didn't see you later to say how much I enjoyed your set at the Halfmoon last night so I'm saying it now! Very nice - could have done with more :-) Good to meet up again and to see you're keeping busy! cheers James
Tickets for SCARAMOOSE live in LONDON at the top venue in the West End - the FLY - on FEB 12 available now from www. wegottickets. com or www. barflyclub. com Drinks offers and easy to get to on New Oxford Street near Tott Ct Road tube.
Hi Scaramoose, thanks for a great new years eve bash down Newbury way. The latest songs sound really good. Hope the recording goes to plan and the CD get plenty of well deserved air play on the wireless. Keep shakin it, see you soon, love A&M
you remind me of Jason Mraz and G-Love n that lot! aha! legendary music - some nice jack johnson i can hear there too. :) We'll have to do a couple gigs together guys! X
