Steve Brown: Vocals, guitars......
Dan Nicholls: Keys......
Dan Wilkins: Kora (African harp), mbira, various weird and wonderful instruments......
Jim Bashford: Drums......
Ryan Trebilcock: Bass......
Influences
MUSIC: Bobby McFerrin, Martin Simpson, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Radiohead, Bjork, Olodum, John Martyn, Nick Drake, Fela Kuti, Aphex Twin, Matmos, Toumani Diabate, Jeff Buckley, Billy Bragg, Tom Waits, The Beatles, Joanna Newsom, Frank Zappa, Beck, Nick Cave, Johnny Cash, REM, Massive Attack, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Debussy, Michael Jackson, John Cage, Mr Scruff, DJ Shadow, The Streets, Eric Trufaz, Nizlopi, Kid Koala, Rufus Wainright, Unbelievable Truth, Bob Dylan, Steve Reich, Supergrass, Damien Rice, Bill Frisell, Djelemadi Tounkara, Jimi Hendrix, live samba drumming, African drumming (particularly Jahman Sillah), Taiko drumming. OTHER STUFF: Robert Frost, Ted Hughes, No Logo, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Curious Incident About the Dog in the Night-time, Lord of the Rings.
Sounds Like
"I've seen a lot of acoustic acts this year and Steve Brown's performance has to be the best I've seen." BLEEDING HANDS "A talented and interesting crop of ideas" MANCHESTER MUSIC
TO GET A COPY OF MY NEW CD 'TEMPORARY ENTERTAINER' GO HERE..................................................................................................
Recorded by Gavin Monaghan (Nizlopi, Ryan Adams, Editors) at Magic Garden Studio, I have to say I'm really proud of it! I write catchy pop songs basically, with lots of nice little tunes. I try and write lyrics that actually have something to say. I've been doing solo gigs around Manchester for a little while and my band are starting to come up from Birmingham to do gigs (check out upcoming dates). I'm a shameless self promoter. I've had a few releases and plays on the radio and a few brushes with celebrities (but the restraining orders make that increasingly difficult these days). I once met Toby Anstis of CBBC fame. I also run a 15 piece samba drumming group called Samba Central in Birmingham and a new band in Lancashire called The Titus Stacks. I'm a multi instrumentalist, composer, music teacher and samba workshop leader (I get kids to hit drums instead of each other). That's about it...really...
Hey Steve! How is life without your Birmingham Samba goodness? Loving the tunes on your page btw, you have no idea how much I want a white van right now!
Hey! How's the weather over there? I just want to let you know that i'm coming to the UK in late May/early June to play bass with Kevin Montgomery and Tommy Allsup. Tommy played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens. I figured that with you being a musician that you would really be able to appreciate this show. Kevin made a little video at my studio last week while we were recording....check it out http://myspacetv. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=vids. individual&videoid=34589518
There are a series of shows in England and Scotland....dates are on my myspace.
We won't be doing my material, but it is a really special show, and Tommy is a true rock'n'roll legend.
Anyway, take care and hope to see you there.
DW
Hey Steve!
Thanks for being a friend of TheSeLF
they are playing the Roadhouse Manchester on feb 6th and
would love to see you there!
Bring their myspace friend ID for special guest list
Big Love
Narco
(TheSeLF Security)
Hey there! nope can't come this year I'm afraid, Ruths working till late on saturday then its back to the countryside for a few days on sunday! see you soon
PROMOTE YOUR BAND – AND, if your band members are between 14 and 22 you can join our online battle of the bands competition. There will be one prize of £150 and a runner up of £50. The competition will be judged on 15 December. As well as your video you can add a biog (Max 600 words) and band photos.
To get your stuff up all you have to do is log onto www.puremusic.org.uk register in the bottom left hand corner. As soon as you’ve activated your account, log in again and click on the SUBMIT HERE button and follow the instructions. Any problems, email us at puremusic@btconnect.com or phone us on 01752 220 220
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Willow x The first 50 bands entered are completely free of charge.
PROMOTE YOUR BAND – AND, if your band members are between 14 and 22 you can join our online battle of the bands competition. There will be one prize of £150 and a runner up of £50. The competition will be judged on 15 December. As well as your video you can add a biog (Max 600 words) and band photos.
To get your stuff up all you have to do is log onto www.puremusic.org.uk register in the bottom left hand corner. As soon as you’ve activated your account, log in again and click on the SUBMIT HERE button and follow the instructions. Any problems, email us at puremusic@btconnect.com or phone us on 01752 220 220
promote your band, get your band heard, get in contact!!! puremusic@btconnect.com
Willow x The first 50 bands entered are completely free of charge.
Cost:PRICELESS THE LEGENDARY QUE CLUB RETURNS! THE OPENING NIGHT, RUN BY THE FANTASTIC DROP BEATS NOT BOMBS WILL FEATURE THE SAMBA CENTRAL COLLECTIVE ON THE MAIN STAGE. EXPECT DRUMMING MADNESS, BIRMINGHAMS BEST HORN SECTION AND LOADS OF SPECTACULAR SIGHTS AT ONE OF THE BEST CLUBS IN THE LAND.
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