Rob Matheson - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin. Doug Sparkes - Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar. Nye Parsons - Double Bass. Julie Clements - Fiddle, Vocals
. Rob Bowman - Banjo, Fiddle, Vocals. Jamie Leighton - Drums.
Contact the band at info@thedeportees.co.uk
Influences
The Clash, Bo Diddley, Johnny Cash, Smokey Robinson And The Miracles, Rocket From The Crypt, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Guy Clark,Jonathan Richman,The Pogues, Woody Guthrie, James Brown,The Ramones,Trojan Records, The Stray Cats, Otis Redding, The Men They Couldn't Hang, Mick Thomas, Steve Earle,The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Rockingbirds,Hank Williams, Jimmy Cliff,The Wailers, Eddie Cochran,
Arriving slap bang in the middle of the Britpop boom, The British music scene of 1994 wasn't the friendliest place for a band who declared Hank Williams and The Clash as their primary musical influences to be.
Undeterred, The Deportees played everywhere from Irish pubs to prisons,swiftly gaining a reputation as a formidable live act with some cracking original material.
Word spread, and before too long the band signed to the fledgling Crossfade Records, who released the debut album 'Lost' in 1995, which featured Elvis Costello And The Attractions' drummer Pete Thomas stepping in on the initial recordings. This was followed by the 'My Small World' e.p. in 1996, and tours and festival slots alongside the likes of Jah Wobble, The Proclaimers, The Waterboys, Squeeze,The Men They Couldn't Hang, The Rockingbirds and many others.
The problem of finding a reliable drummer, along with the inevitable "musical differences" led to a short hiatus, during which the band continued to perform in an acoustic format. In 2004, Rob and Doug opened The Deportees Club, a highly successful live music club promoting roots music in partnership with a local theatre and began running an ongoing weekly open mic night at Wellingborough's Horseshoe Inn. This gave them a fresh enthusiasm for playing together again, and before long the current line up of the band was being put together. Currently working on a new album for release later this year the band are gigging regularly once again, and also working with former Alarm/Stiff Little Fingers guitarist Dave Sharp on his latest solo project. Watch this space for some newly recorded music soon. In the meantime, have a listen to some tracks from our 1996 EP "My Small World". Hum along to them. Download Them. Do the Mashed Potato.
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! 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
Hi Rob
could you give me a ring when you get this.the number i have for you doesn't work. Just to let you know that the SONG 07 FESTIVAL has been CANCELLED! Couldn't get the licence! Need to ask if you can do a couple of gigs
The Deportees
Hey! Hope you are doing well. I'm in Key West right now playing at the Hogsbreath. The voice went last night, but with the help of a trusty steriod shot....i should be up and running tonight!
It's going to be a busy summer.....i hit the road with Tommy Allsup of Buddy Holly fame in June. I made a little video about the tour. You can see it on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWCZkbJM3rg
In July, i've started a festival in Key West.....it will be on the water....and a huge party. I've booked Shurman, Howard Livingston, and Danny White.......i made a little video for it as well. You can see it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrzrAaPKLd0
Anyway, i hope you are doing well........take care........Kevin
Hi there, please excuse a cheeky plug! Just dropping by to ask you to check out a free Chris Singlet track, 'Worry Number One'.
It's at www.singletonmusic.com/high/free.htm
And if you like what you hear, you can get the album, "Twisted City", on iTunes, Amazon, and loads of other places - just search for "Chris Singleton".
Hi Boyz
thanks for a cracking performance last night at the SONG CLUB. The Donkey love you! I'm sure there'll be a paid gig in it for you all.
Excellent stuff. Glad you enjoyed it
cheers
Gaz
Mark and I will be hosting a new monthly showcase at Sawyers, Kettering - The acoustic showcase nights will run first weds of the month and feature half hour sets from the cream of Northants songwriters plus an out of county act.
Full line up for first one Weds Feb 7th:
Robert Bray (from Northampton)
A Perfect Sin (Corby)
Paula Ann Driver (Leicester)
8.45pm kick off. Free entry.
More info at: http://www.steviejones.com/Gigs.htm
If ya can get weds eve off sometimes fancy sa slot?
Thanks for the add.The other day i came across a ticket from when i saw you at the 12 Bar Club in London on 3/3/96.That was a strange venue.The balcony was so low,from downstairs we could not see the heads of the band on stage.
Have a wonderful Christmas and
a happy, successful and peaceful
New Year.
I hope you've had a great 2006 and
that you get all you could wish for
in 2007.
All the best to you and yours.
The Deportees
Hey! Hope you are doing well. I got a new mac, and have been thinking about a career change....maybe like a Spielberg, er somethin'.....i made a little video about the guys in the band....... you will laugh your butt off at some of it!! You can see it on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYKwIjHLIu0
Or on my "space"........
Anyway, take care and i hope to see you soon.
Kevin
Bulk of it filmed by Paul, the rest was filmed and edited by moi.
It will appear on This Christmas DVD Thingy with other musical performances from Horseshoe alumni, see <a href="http://www.myspace.com/prodge">www.myspace.com/prodge</a> for more details.
Check this out...
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FREE Folk EP makes MoneySavingExpert.com hit list!
Strange but true. A free instrumental folk music EP by 'Swill & The Swaggerband' has been recommended by a consumer money advice website!!
The EP has been taken up by the site as a 'Top Tip Of The Week' and has received well over 3000 hits in one day. Many other folk artists are also featured on the site with at least a dozen also giving away free albums and EP's. The Swill and the Swaggerband EP can be downloaded via the following link:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=295914
Hey guys, i just wanted to pop by and show you some love, im still loving your tunes and im very much lookin forward to listening to the new recordings.......
Do you have a banner that i can put on my page to show you some support?? if so send me it in a mail and it will be right up there on my page :D
4 Gigs coming up in Milton Keynes to support Oxjam (Oxfams month long live music event)
Come along and help us make Oxfam some money.
Also coming up, 'Big fun with Gandalf' on the 4th Nov. - Halloween & Bonfire night extravaganza!
See bigfunwithbrian.com for details
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Just wanted to say hi and hope you are all doing well.
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Rob. Hope you have a fantastic celebration.
All the best,
Lily
