bass - tim keady,
drums - tim stacey, matt morcombe, shaun hoffman, tim wiegele,
guitars - chris edmondson,
guitars/piano/hammond/rhodes - clem
Influences
everything and nothing
Sounds Like
....reviews have mentioned Something For Kate, Nick Cave, Paul Weller, Neil Young, James Reyne, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen to name a few, which sounds like it’s a little hard to describe.
Warm’n’bright guitars, a driving rhythm section, strong melodies and lots of emotion and open spaces.
Based loosely in Fremantle WA, Simon London + the Spirits are a rock/roots-rock band that have a few releases out and play lots of shows and tours around Australia.
The band started up in 2003 with gigs around Perth before releasing their self-titled debut album 'Simon London + the Spirits' nationally through MGM. The two singles were supported well by radio so the band began its seemingly never-ending rounds of touring and east coast/west coast tours plus overseas jaunts to Canada, the US and such.
The band's based around the songwriting of Simon London who has released three solo albums prior to forming the Spirits. Different players float in and out at different times and for different tours and gigs. The line-up is often different, but sees Simon (vox/guitar) joined by Tim Keady (bass), Tim Stacey, Matt Morcombe or Tim Wiegele (drums), Chris Edmondson (guitar) and Clem (guitar, piano/hammond/rhodes) for various gigs and tours. It's not unusual for Simon to also do duo shows with drummer Shaun Hoffman or Chris Edmondson and plenty of solo shows too.
The release of the band's second album - 'Highway State Of Mind' in 2006 was a solid success with national and ongoing tours since. Plenty of airplay has also helped the band reach out to new audiences.
The band's next release is slated for mid 2008. At this stage it will looks as if it will be a double release - with both a band disc and a solo disc from Simon.
Sign up to the mailing list at http://www.simonlondon.com for updates.
Simon London + the Spirits's Friend Space (Top 19)
WA Musos - it is not too late to give your precious song the exposure it deserves!
You still have until Friday 15 August to submit online via sonicbids. com/wamsongoftheyear only, otherwise post or deliver entries to WAM by NEXT FRIDAY 8 August 5pm - items postmarked on the August 8 2008 will also qualify.
For complete competition, entry and prizes details, visit www. wam. asn. au
Late entries will not be accepted, so you better get a groove on!
* PLEASE NOTE: You must currently be a West Australian resident to enter this competition *
Rootsy Adelaide Trio Alias & The Jams are kickin’ off the Winter WA Tour with the release of their self titled Debut EP from the 7th - 28th June.
Jam’in out tunes over the West Coast, to increase awareness about Carbon Neutral and raise money for Trees For Life.
One effective way we can combat greenhouse gas emissions is to plant trees. Going carbon neutral is an easy way that we can all contribute to a solution by taking responsibility for the carbon dioxide emissions we create with our cars, airplanes and energy use.
hey doodle, Alls good, had a blast in torquay and got nicely pissed upon my arrival home! I should be over west in the next coupla months so im guessing... beers! Take it greasy man! speak to ya soon
G'day Mate! how's things? I hope you're loving life! I am finally getting off my arse and booking some gigs, there's also a bit trip coming up, so I'll be gone for a few years! I'd love to catch up with you before I go! hope all's well mate, Josh
Ah, yes, sorry. I got you mixed up with Simon Kelly for a minute there. What's left of my poor old brain only bothers to visit periodicly. I made and configured a computer for him & it decided to have a personality. It had to be punished, I learned it good, now it's behaving. Try swearing at yours in german while you kick it. It scares them!
G'day mate! hows the west siiiiiiiiiide treatin ya? hope ya not missin me too much! I came all the way to melbourne to get bloody sunburnt... DAMMIT! Call me when you get over here man and we'll hook up (or just drink beers if you prefer!) Carlotta says hi and to let you know that she misses you heaps. thats one very twisted chick man
I don't think you know me and I've never heard of you either... HAHA. I noticed she'd been talkin about ya heaps but I thought she had higher standards than that. I hope she doesn't come between us man, she is just a car afterall. A bloody attractive car though.
Have you ever had a hot dog from pre mentioned hardware store? They rock... get one up ya.. or eat it; its your call. Rock!! Gumby
Just thought I'd let you know I've been playing your CD in the lab. Its Simon London and The Spirits rock molecular biology! Very cool with a nerdy undertone. Hope your plans for Canada are coming along nicely :)
hey thanks for the comments on the songs. yer they were just guide tracks, but they will be on the empty state EP sound soo much better with a band behind them. yes i was gona ask you about lessons so yeah if you could let us know when your free! that would be awesome! and watch out Briba we're comming for ya!!!!!
Ahhh, yes...Salinas the 'salad bowl'. That is the reason I was there; to see as many virus infected lettuce plants as I possibly could in one place!!! I was sent on a 'round-the-world-looking-at-lettuce-viruses-trip'. It takes a special kind of person to get a kick out of that! Muir Woods was great. I was a little disheartened on the way up there though seeing all the karri trees....but the redwoods were awesome and it was the only 'touristy' thing I had time for! I LOVE TREES!!!
Hey, I was looking at your web site today and thought hmmm, I might buy his CD and then I thought pfft......I will go to the Paddo Thurs night and he can sign one for me. See you there :)
hey man hows things? can you tell Chris that I love his hooks in 'Rain Song'. Unless they are yours. If so, gice yourself a pat on the back!! Cheers buddy
hey mate, how are things on the road?? Wicked seeing you down this way again. The kitchen drunken giggles with you and josh when I came home smashed was a good one to throw into my memory backpack. Wishing you well on your travels. Good luck.
p.s been cruising in Kailey's car with your tunes going. Happy days.
gday simon has been a while, think last time was when u rocked out mojos! That was a great gig. Good to see the band still cranking! hope ya gig goes great tonight. Wish i could come but in NZ till the weekend :(
Yeh is my pup, he is a big fan also! na not my drawings mate wish i had the talent though!!
i get it now im back now,but i went over there and played for south freo versed some melb teams, we kicked there ass too! hey i just herd dale"s band how good are they! i love em anyways catch ya
No Worries Mate, As usual, I had an absolute blast! Thanks for the inspiration and great gigs! I really loved your tunes, especially the one about the girl and simple man. have a great tour mate! cheers, Josh PS - I won't forget the spirits!
survived rascal stage children and smoke inhalation for a brilliant wesley anne gig last night... bravo! was lovely to meet you... random that you know bree... such a little world. definitely keen for your next melbournia tour... 'til then... courtney.
Good to hear things are on the up and up mate, I'd love to hear the new recordings! Byron is great, enjoying some quality me time, lots of very postive work been done with the space and time the lifestyle here allows me. When i come back I'll definately be feeling more me I think. Remember if you ever get big and need a manager mate I'd love a gig. lol Look forward to your summer tour!
