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Stryngs
Acoustic / Folk / Indie

Almost entirely, but not quite unlike folk.



London/Cambridge
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/15/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.stryngs.com
Band MembersStrings:
Vocalist and lyricist.
Extreme Psychiatry.com

Strings' exciting new book

Martin:
Guitarist and Songwriter.

Chris:
Fretless bassist extraordinaire!
Chris' myspace site

Emily:
Violin and Mandolin

Derek:
Drums and keyboards
www.scurll.net
Also: Derek's myspace site

















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InfluencesJoni Mitchell
Bob Dylan
John Martyn
W.B. Yeats
James Taylor
Jaco Pastorius
Roger McGough
Beth Orton
Natalie Merchant
Maya Angelou
Gemma Hayes
Tracy Chapman
Crowded House
Philip Larkin
Wendy Cope...
(there are many more, but this list stops here)



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Sounds LikeWe take pains not to write music that is obviously reminiscent of another artist, even though it is impossible to be completely original and also be in a recognisable genre! You may hear a resemblance to some of our influences from time to time, but we hope we mostly just sound like us.

And we could try and describe what we're like, but better to ask you to listen to the music on the player and the videos.
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THE SAD NEWS

Anyone coming to this site to find out if we have any new songs or when our next gig will be - sadly there won't be any more of either. We have decided to lay this project to rest.

The decision wasn't due to a falling out between us. It is more about the lack of time and commitment our lovely singer and lyricist Strings will be able to give in the foreseeable future. We are all very proud of the music that we have made together, and have a thousand happy memories.

So what now?

Strings is busy becoming a super-psychiatrist and best-selling text-book author. Stop press - Psychiatry PRN is now published. Chris and Martin will without doubt, be involved with other music projects, together and separately. Derek our drummer is always busy, drumming, playing keyboards, buying and restoring drums and percussion and also teaching. Emily is getting her chops ready for the next Ceilidh!

You can find out more by clicking on the links in the Band Members section to the left.

Meanwhile, we still have a few copies left of our two albums;

The Thrill Of Maintaining Momentum and Love and Other Vices They are both available from www.cdbaby.com (Just click the titles), or from www.stryngs.com

Hurry, while stocks last, as they say!


Strings, Chris and Martin were brought together by a mutual love of Joni Mitchell's music. The band recorded two albums of original material between 2001 and 2006, and played many venues in and around London and Cambridge, UK; from house concerts to an audience of 600 at Islington's famous 'Carling Academy'.

"Wow! Goosebumps down my neck met the ones up my back and I was neither man nor ghost for a minute stretched into an hour maybe longer. This is beautiful music. Not the kind of beauty you find in magazines, but the kind you find in eyes and touches. Truly amazing." Oli D.

The Thrill of Maintaining Momentum "It's stuck in my CD player! ...and i can't get it out. Have been fascinated by this CD for well over a month. It took me three days just to get past the second track; I was spellbound. Throughout, the guitar and bass are equally as sensitive as the warm vocal lines, and the subtlety of all three principal instruments becomes more accessible with each listen. 'The Thrill Of Maintaining Momentum' is pure gold. Buy it." Randall Williams.

Love and Other Vices "...what makes this album so good is the marriage between music and words, between lyrics, melody and harmony. This is the sign of songwriters and musicians at the top of their game.
Graham Holland. 'It’s A Frog’s Life' Acoustic Podcast




"The centrepiece of every Stryngs song is the vocal, and here we have the most unique aspect of the band. The vocalist and lyricist (whose name is Strings. Note the subtly different spelling) writes the sort of lyrics that shouldn't be singable. There are too many syllables, the lines don't obey any regular meter and there are far too many long words. Half the songs read like prose on the page, and yet when you hear Strings' soft, intimate, chocolate delivery it all makes sense."
Tom Slatter. We'll Write




You can buy our albums safely online at CD baby.
The Thrill Of Maintaining Momentum and Love and Other Vices




Here's a video from a house concert we played
in Lewisham, London, UK.

"I would run my pen dry over you, if you let me.
I'd sign my name and address along the side of your thumb
in case you're ever lost
and had to hitch yourself a ride home to me."



And the one that always makes them cry ... 'Frank's Song'
"A cold, absent-minded year drifted by
and you felt you'd been sifted like flour - left behind
like a feather falling from a flying bird to where
past-tense sentences held her name."




Keeping in touch

MySpace is a great place to keep in touch with us. But there are other ways: the first is the discussion forums on our own website. Secondly, you could also sign up to our mailing list here:-

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Middle England Cross
"She still dreams of separating shoals with a dagger and a tan
diving on practiced lungs, but like a pearl the oyster is her world."





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The Paige Capo

Paige Capo



Jun 11 2009 10:07 PM

Who: The Paige Capo.
What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik".
When: Summer NAMM 2009.
Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406.
Why: Because you asked for it.

"Are you in The Clik?"
Soggy Mountain

Soggy Mountain



Jun 7 2009 11:03 AM

I'm always late for the show - your "Sad News" is genuinely sad news.

Great sounds sneaking around in your music .... an industry's loss.
Rich Baumann

Rich Baumann



Apr 19 2009 2:51 PM

♫ It is a great day to be alive! Thanks for including me! What question can I ask now to empower myself and others? What new thought can I notice now to add to my creativity? How can I improve our experience right now? What can I do to facilitate your Gift? Blessings, Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator♫ www.richbaumann.com
GARAGE MA HALL

GARAGE MA HALL



Feb 13 2009 9:38 AM

Happy Hearts and Candy Day!
Hope all is well with you!
Fine, I won't leave any HTML for you....so no glittery Hearts and stuff :-(
Betty
Papa Sarf

Papa Sarf



Jan 29 2009 6:36 AM

Oh sure, leave out all your pictures of "Sunny" Southern California - Just 'cause it was cold as hell at the Pier :) Love you both.
Genevieve

Genevieve



Jan 22 2009 8:54 PM

So I think I may be coming to the UK for a month this summer. Any suggestions for putting some shows together?

xo
Moon and Eye.com

 Moon and Eye.com



Jan 19 2009 8:29 AM

Your pictures are just wonderful! What a fantastic journey you both experienced!
Hope all goes well back in the UK for you!
Love,
Betty
Gates & Goodell

Gates & Goodell



Jan 16 2009 9:44 PM

Ah, the miles... hopefully I'll get to see you on YOUR home turf some day soon. Please keep writing those wonderful songs. - Bill
Genevieve

Genevieve



Jan 16 2009 8:18 PM

Interesting...well, at least you're in the right field! Mine was the mad scientist. Hmmm...

Yes, lovely to see/hear you guys. I love your music! Hope to see you again across the pond.
Las Alturas House Concerts

Lee Herman



Jan 16 2009 7:00 AM

So wonderful to have had you play for us and to meet you both. Martin - best wishes for the new year! Strings - I'll be in touch about Cropredy!
Brian Henke

Brian Henke



Jan 8 2009 2:33 AM

Hi,
Wow, really beautiful music. Hope your enjoying the American West!
Thanks so much for accepting my invitation to be friends!

Brian
Russ & Julie's House Concerts

Russ & Julie's House Concerts



Jan 2 2009 6:59 AM

Hi Strings & Martin,

Happy New Year! We wish you a very happy and healthy year. We hope it's a year of peace and prosperity for all. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www.houseconcerts.us

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Allen J.M. Smith

Allen J.M. Smith



Dec 25 2008 7:07 AM

Merry Christmas, and thanks for the Smithmas greeting.
GARAGE MA HALL

GARAGE MA HALL



Dec 22 2008 6:36 AM

Hey!!! HUH? It's almost here!!! Merry Christmas and a great big sloppy kiss for you both!
Sociable!!!
Richard and Betty
Hans York

Hans York



Dec 16 2008 7:15 PM

Glad you had the chance to meet them:) aren't they all darling? especially Frank and Sandy - I visited them on my way to Phoenix and it was like coming home:) How long are you going to be in the US? Going to Memphis?

Anyways, I hope our paths cross again soon my friend:)

all my best wishes from an icy Seattle
Moon and Eye.com

 Moon and Eye.com



Nov 28 2008 9:26 AM

Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Love, Richard and Betty and Debbie and Dianna and Toby and Chela and the cats too!
MJ Bishop

MJ Bishop



Nov 7 2008 4:21 AM

Hi there! Sure great to hang with you a bit at the reception. And so glad you made it to the conference this year. Have fun at the Lippe's House Concert - they are so wonderful!

xo
mj
Russ & Julie's House Concerts

Russ & Julie's House Concerts



Oct 29 2008 6:30 AM

Hi Strings & Martin,

It was great spending time with you at the FAR-West conference this past weekend. We hope you had as much fun as we did. It's always tough to have to get back to the real world afterwards.

It was a pleasure meeting you and getting to hear your great music. We look forward to seeing you in January at Duncan House Concerts, if not sooner.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www.houseconcerts.us

-
Walter Strauss

Walter Strauss



Oct 29 2008 12:02 AM

Stryngggggs and Marrrrtin>>>>!!
Twas super to hang with your bright spirits this weekend in Phoenix. You better call me when you get anywhere near San Fran. Digging the music on yr page here, missed it in Phx. Looking forward to the next pathcrossing - - - W
Arielle Silver

Arielle Silver



Oct 28 2008 9:40 PM

So sorry I missed you... this music is lovely! Peace.
Russ & Julie's House Concerts

Russ & Julie's House Concerts



Oct 28 2008 9:21 PM

Hi Strings & Martin,

It was such a great pleasure getting to meet you at the FAR-West conference this past weekend. We look forward to seeing you at Duncan House Concerts in January, if not sooner.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www.houseconcerts.us

-
ANGELO M. - Roots/Blues/Folk

ANGELO M. - Roots/Blues/Folk



Oct 28 2008 8:06 PM

Great Meeting you two as well! Got in to PA late last night to cold weather & snow in some parts. Wishing we were jamming w/ you in the sun. Hope to see more of you in the future and have a chance to properly chat. Let us know if you make it east. Safe travels/Enjoy the road.

Angelo & Jody

ps Strings love your sense of humor!
Jaquie Gipson

Jaquie Gipson



Oct 28 2008 2:22 PM

Strings & Martin,
It was a pleasure to meet you both and to hear your wonderful music. You two are awesome!
The bucket song is still just kicking around. I think it needs the happy dance to complete it.
All the best to you both.
~Jaquie
Hans York

Hans York



Oct 28 2008 2:04 PM

Hey you two:)

I'm with my friend James there - it was a blast meeting you. Your music was simply wonderful and I'm looking forward to the next time we cross paths. Still have the Joni session in my head, that was off the scale!

Sending you all my best wishes from the road

Hans
James Hurley

James Hurley



Oct 28 2008 9:25 AM

Strings and Martin,
What a treat to hear you two at FAR-West...and not to worry, between the continents, we'll connect ;^)

All the best and MUCH success,
James
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