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Simon Connor
Acoustic / Other

"music to make your cheeks stand on end..."



Manchester
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since3/13/2006
Band MembersMainly just myself, but on very special occasions I'm joined live by various combinations of the following fine musicians ...

Jay Sikora -
Gaz Evans -
Chris Briden
Brendan Williams -

InfluencesRadiohead, Elliot Smith , Andrew Bird, Nick Drake, elbow, Bert Jansch, Fourtet, Bjork, Pj Harvey, Portishead, Jeff Buckley, Massive Attack, Skip James, Neil Young, Joanna Newsom, Turin Brakes, Adem, Cinematic Orchestra, Davy Graham, Beck, Doves, Kings Of Convenience, Lamb, Simon & Garfunkel, Manyfingers, Sigur Ros, Mugison, John Martyn, Soundgarden, Jose Gonzalez, Michael Hedges, We R Amazing, Gomez ...
Sounds Like "His melancholic singer-songwriter fare is a notch above the norm...Having become familiar with some of his songs, particularly the tracks off the Seaside Surprise EP, I was really captivated by his performance."
Indiecredential.com October 08

"...a beautiful and emotive performance. I am sure I am not alone in eagerly awaiting the next live performance as well as seeing what this artist has to offer in the future. "
Guestlistmusic.com Ocober 08

"..his songs are good too; harmonious guitar rhythms and some nifty work with a loop pedal producing very listenable folk songs with a touch of pop thrown in, which works well. His sound is well textured and there’s even a touch of suspense and drama to some of his music, which is a commendable thing from just a man and an acoustic guitar."
Guestlistmusic.com December 08

"...subty looping guitar parts and pure, reedy vocal lines into a tapestry of pealing melody..."
ManchesterMusic.co.uk October 08

"his guitar playing was excellent throughout...building up layer upon layer of guitar to quite brilliant effect."
Indiecredential.com February 08


Brittle Branches Video: Directed by Mike Nixon

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Friday Night Acoustic @ Zanzibar Liverpool
Aug 7 2009 5:00P
Piece Hall Halifax

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   About Simon Connor
UPCOMING SHOWS... see below...

BIOG...

Simon Connor is a Manchester based acoustic artist. His finely crafted songs delivered with a unique style, push him a notch above the hordes of other singer songwriters. Melancholic vocal melodies are intertwined with finger-picked guitar lines and subtle use of multilayered loops, to create a sound which is both intricate and powerful.

The last half of 2008 saw Simon gigging to promote his Seaside Surprise EP around the UK, with sit in sessions for Channel M and BBC Radio Manchester, primarily playing solo acoustic shows and picking up rave reviews along the way. Simon has also began performing his newer material with a small band and live visuals, incorporating loops, samples and three part vocal harmonies, which brings a new level of depth and intricacy to his live shows.

Simon is currently recording material for his follow up EP and for the soundtrack of forthcoming feature film “Welcome to Paradise”, both due for release later this year.

RELEASES...

EP COVER

Seaside Surprise Ep available now! The Ep was recorded with a full band with contributions from friends and members of Light Syndicate, The Beep Seals, Rainbow Trout and Cats in Paris. The full track listing is as follows:-

Open Fire

Seaside Surprise

Brittle Branches

Empty Word

The Seaside Surprise EP is now available to download from i-Tunes

Simon Connor - Seaside Surprise - EP

The full CD is currently available from the following stores...

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Reviews for Seaside Surprise...

"This is a great introduction which holds a lot of promise …far too intelligent to just tick the usual guy-with-an-acoustic-guitar boxes."
Indiecredential.com Aug 08

"…arresting tunes imbued with an appealing, sweet irony…"
4/5 Manchestermusic.co.uk Aug 08

" ...simple but visually compelling lyrics...matched with his ability to depict the mysterious in a compelling way through his music is surprisingly intriguing. This album is indeed full of surprises and it wouldn't surprise me if there are a few more in the future"
Sandman Magazine Oct 08

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   Simon Connor's Friend Space (Top 12)
Simon Connor has 547 friends.
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 Whitworth After Hours Friday 1st of May 





Simon Connor's Friends Comments
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The Doghouse





Jul 6 2009 2:55 PM

The Unthanks (previously known as Rachel Unthank & Winterset)
@ candle-lit 12th century halifax parish church on Sat 24th Oct.
+ kathryn edwards
+ support
real ale bar in church.
pay on door or advanced from www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.doghouseuk.com
Sleepyhouse Corner





Jul 3 2009 10:42 AM

hey there! thanks for the add, cheers and hope to see you on the road soon -Sleepyhouse Corner...
Banshee Management





Jul 1 2009 12:30 PM


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Blood Under the Tracks





Jun 27 2009 9:43 AM

Thanks for last night and all the best. Graham.
Beggar Joe





Jun 27 2009 9:43 AM

hey dude, how you doing? Got much going down? hope all is well, av 2 av a beer sometime!  jon
Banshee Management





Jun 15 2009 2:32 PM


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hedge





Jun 14 2009 9:04 PM


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Acoustic Slice





Jun 7 2009 8:05 PM

Acoustic Slice
OPEN MIC and LIVE MUSIC


"By far Liverpool's best acoustic night" - liverpool.com


COME ON DOWN AND PLAY US A SONG OPEN MIC SLOTS AVAILABLE
Plus live music from two great acts:

ALUN PARRY

DAN WILDE


Venue: Bar 3345
Address: 33-45 Parr Street (off Slater Street), Liverpool
Postcode: L1 4JN

Start: 8pm
Entry: FREE (£1 donation for artists requested)

+ open mic!!! Bring your guitar!!

For more information see www.myspace.com/acousticslice
WOTGODFORGOT





Jun 7 2009 8:05 PM

Support from - Kalbakkan The Bee's Niece

Room Tones





Jun 7 2009 8:05 PM

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Tickets £6 avaliable from:

wegottickets.com

Svarte Greiner (Deaf Center/Miasmah/Type) explores deep into a dark, mysterious and disturbing universe. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Earth, Volcano the Bear, David Darling & Deathprod, the music is draped in Lynchian mysticism and horror film cinematics. "The music of Svarte Greiner is practically perfect. It's like that sound in our heads we've been imagining for ages but had never actually heard." - Type Records.

The Sight Below (Rafael Anton Irisarri/Miasmah/Immune) draws as much on modern genre progenitors like Brian Eno, Robin Guthrie and My Bloody Valentine as it does from the more historic traditions in neo-classicism from Erik Satie and Olivier Messiaen. His album Glider has appeared on Thom Yorke's radar in making the Radiohead's lynchpin's top ten playlist.

His debut album Navigare soon to feature on the Miasmah label, Simon Scott (former Slowdive) is set to be a household name in conceptual music. Simon is the former Slowdive drummer, co-producer of Televise, producer of Seavault, and owner of KESH Recordings label.

Tim and Sam’s Tim and the Sam Band





Jun 7 2009 8:05 PM

Hello,

We thought you might be interested in this lovely gig we're putting on:

Summer Solstice Launch Party June 21st. Design by Peter Hope-Parry
- www.peterhp.co.uk
(Click to enlarge)

Plus cake, raffles and lots of other exciting surprises! Would be great to see you there,

Tim and Sam x
Samir Harmim





Jun 3 2009 8:44 AM

Hey how you doing? Hope your ok!

I have a new song up on my page from "The Oaktree," INSIDE OUT!!!!

Check it out if you get any time :)

Samir Harmim

www.myspace.com/samiruk
Rainbow Trout





May 30 2009 2:46 PM

Enjoying 'Pieces' very much indeed.

Merci bien!
The Country Club





May 29 2009 3:15 PM

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Acoustic Slice





May 29 2009 10:58 AM

Acoustic Slice
OPEN MIC and LIVE MUSIC


"By far Liverpool's best acoustic night" - liverpool.com


COME ON DOWN AND PLAY US A SONG OPEN MIC SLOTS AVAILABLE
Plus live music from two great acts:

Rob McCullock

Kaya


Venue: Bar 3345
Address: 33-45 Parr Street (off Slater Street), Liverpool
Postcode: L1 4JN

Start: 8pm
Entry: FREE (£1 donation for artists requested)

+ open mic!!! Bring your guitar!!

For more information see www.myspace.com/acousticslice
Samir Harmim





May 29 2009 10:58 AM

Hey Simon, I really like the "Brittle Branches" song and video. Really nice sound!

Anyways, hope you're ok


Samir Harmim
Golden Lab Records





May 21 2009 5:51 PM

Uluru Chorlton - Live Music 4 Nights A Week!





May 21 2009 5:51 PM

TEN BEARS





May 21 2009 5:51 PM

should be free on monday dude

ill try to pop down

nice
xxx
Hungry Pigeon





May 17 2009 3:24 PM

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Acoustic Slice





May 16 2009 5:26 PM

Acoustic Slice
OPEN MIC and LIVE MUSIC


"By far Liverpool's best acoustic night" - liverpool.com


COME ON DOWN AND PLAY US A SONG OPEN MIC SLOTS AVAILABLE
Plus live music from two great acts:

The Latchicoes

Katlow

Venue: Bar 3345
Address: 33-45 Parr Street (off Slater Street), Liverpool
Postcode: L1 4JN

Start: 8pm
Entry: FREE (£1 donation for artists requested)

+ open mic!!! Bring your guitar!!

For more information see www.myspace.com/acousticslice
Tim and Sam’s Tim and the Sam Band





May 6 2009 5:44 PM

Thanks Simon - it was certainly very interesting! Not played a gig unplugged before.

Tim x
hedge





May 6 2009 5:44 PM

May 15th

Hedge May 15th

May 24th Special

Hedge Special May 24th
Onions





May 6 2009 5:44 PM

Oi Oi! Nice little gig at the whitworth.
Liking those three part harmonies
Whitworth After Hours Friday 1st of May





May 5 2009 12:42 PM

good work friday my man, the new band is sounding spiffing! see you soon...
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