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The Family Simpson
Acoustic / Alternative / Experimental

...just give me a soundcheck time, ok?



Stonehaven, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/10/2009
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Member Since8/12/2005
Band Websitethefamilysimpson.wordpress.com
InfluencesAlan McClure, Gordon Bell, David Farquhar, Kitchen Cynics, The Microphones, Thee Moths, Jim Smart, Iron & Wine, Enon, IVOR CUTLER, Patrick Bell, King Creosote / Fence Collective, Pitchfork Review, Tom Waits and others.
Sounds LikeThe Family Simpson at times sound as beautiful as lemonade soaking through a summer dress. At other times they sound like a kettle being thrown around in a fridge.
Record Labellast.fm
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Family Simpson

I used to be a singer / songwriter called Ian Simpson and I talked on the phone with a record label. Before that I was in a band called The Beaker People and we talked about talking to a record label (and world domination too, I recall). I am now The Family Simpson and I've realised no-one actually needs a record label, just listeners. Sorry if I was a bit slow.

Absolutely every single CD I have recorded as a solo artist is now online at http://www.last.fm/music/The+Family+Simpson. Please take the time to listen, comment and tag... if you can! And if you own a podcast and would like to feature any of the songs get in touch - I'll probably say yes.

Sometimes I load up draft tracks at soundclick.com...

"CAREER" HIGHLIGHTS
* supporting Anni Rossi and Rollin Hunt AND playing an art gallery at the same time.
* tracks from 'Happiness. Shared' regularly used as lullabies for 'other people's children'. Wow.
* met Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol) comparing final of 2003 Daily Record 192 Acoustic Big Break (him, not me). Neither of us won.
* had telephone conversation with someone from a minor label as a result of 2004 BBC Sold on Song. I got excited and sent in some very wrong tracks.
* nearly supported Lloyd Cole. He didn't want any support.
* left-field recognition from Mark Sandall (BBC Radio 3: Mixing It) on Unknown Public compilation
* intermittant radio play on Scottish indie stations, US college/pirate stations and Swiss/American/Czech podcasts, although it's slowly improving. Grateful for all.


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tomthenoisemonger





Jul 11 2009 11:04 AM

yo-de-doody
er thats a bit odd, i thought i put all my songs up to download, anyway, if you e-mail me your address i can just post you a cd down.
gis a shout then...
tom
AGP(Be A Familiar - NEXT THURSDAY!)





Jun 27 2009 3:05 PM

Hello Everyone. July is a busy month for AGP and here are the latest treats you are all invited to...
 
WEDNESDAY 1st JULY @ TUNNELS
THE MUSCLE CLUB + Get In Get Out + Come On Gang + Cryoverbillionaires
7.30pm - 14+ show - £5 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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THURSDAY 9th JULY @ TUNNELS
THE ANSWERING MACHINE + Redfoot The Fence + The Elizabeths
7.30pm - 14+ show - £5 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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WEDNESDAY 15th JULY @ DRUMMONDS
THERE WILL BE FIREWORKS + support
7.30pm - 14+ show - £4 from One Up and www.ticketweb.co.uk
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Why not get some mates together and take advantage of our 2 for 1 offers - see our blog for details

AGP xxx
esperi





Jun 16 2009 9:34 AM

that sounds cool yeah im up for that for sure :-) , i ll keep an eye out for Alan , is he a friend of yours ? x

got a gig to plug hope you dont mind ;-)

DOUBLE WHAMMY !!!!

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Kitchen Cynics





Jun 14 2009 6:47 PM

Thanks!  Good luck with the happy event!!!!  :)
esperi





Jun 13 2009 3:14 PM

thanks man , yeah of course you can play esperi , what's your show ? and hows things ? x
The Awkwards





May 28 2009 10:29 PM

a bogle is a scarecrow. yeah, i knew that....(he's lying, of course....). have u a youtube profile by the way? add u as a friend, etc.
The Awkwards





May 26 2009 10:54 PM

am still likin' why don't u keep ur trap shut, though unclear what a bogle is....
k
Deathpodal





May 24 2009 7:52 AM

Well I moved out of my place once I left for Japan, and don't really intend to live there again.  I think Glasgow is the logical place to live when I get back in about a month - before I left I was always commutting through for various musical projects.  Plus it will be easier to promote the EP release there, and there's tonnes of musos from Aberdeen too - total sweet.

I dream of an island that I could fashion as part a Mekong Kurtz / Hackworth terror experience and part an escape from servitude.  Who knows?

So are you still on a live gig hiatus?  See any cool shows in Abs?  I always wish I was back for some of the Interesting Music nights - Edinburgh gigs at times could be a little soulless.

You, Blastcap and I should catch up once I'm back if you fancy it in Ian?

Good hearing from you,


Alastair
Cameron O'Hagan





May 16 2009 5:59 PM

Hey Ian, good to hear from you ! You going to Gatehouse for the festival ?
The Geese





May 10 2009 9:44 AM

Brilliant new song. You bastard.
Deathpodal





May 7 2009 9:24 AM

still am man, although leaving in a few days for Laos. How are you keeping? Haven't spoken to you in ages!
Deathpodal





May 4 2009 12:26 AM

que? que? que?
The Awkwards





Apr 21 2009 11:05 PM

listened to and liked the first two tracks on ur click dot com thingie, especially the first one. sorry 2 b dim but which/where is the new demo?
keith
The Awkwards





Apr 19 2009 9:15 PM

i just read ur blog about ur lemon tree nightmare - i'm scared to try for a gig now! i'm sure most musicians get pissed around sometimes when gigging - i know have. anyway, i feel ur pain. hope to hear more tunage from ye soon.
keith
Slanted and Enchanted Promotion & Booking





Apr 18 2009 7:44 PM

Slanted & Enchanted Presents:

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MITCHELL MUSEUM

SAT 25TH APRIL 2009
THE TUNNELS
ABERDEEN
8PM - £7.50 adv (s.t.b.
f) / £9 door

Get your advance tickets here We Got Tickets (but be quick!) Or from One Up, Belmont Street.


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Cameron O'Hagan





Apr 11 2009 11:21 PM

Hello Ian, Keep the tunes coming man !
The Awkwards





Apr 6 2009 10:10 AM

saw ur status thingie - let's know when u've new recordings on the go
cheers
k
The Awkwards





Apr 1 2009 12:04 AM

home run sounds good (a bit musically odd in parts though, surely?).
good clear sound production-wise and the strongest stuff i've heard from ya i think
The Awkwards





Mar 26 2009 11:28 PM

ps- aye, some open tunings, nicely spotted, sir!
The Awkwards





Mar 26 2009 11:27 PM

cheers for comments, min, every little helps!
will comment back ere long -
k
Gregsy





Mar 19 2009 3:55 PM

Finally got a copy of Cut Chemist's "the audience is listening". It's pretty damn good :o
And how've you been keeping?
The Awkwards





Mar 17 2009 11:31 PM

new scrappy vid on my vid/blog pages, it's called imposter syndrome.
comments welcome!
k
tomthenoisemonger





Mar 17 2009 12:54 AM

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new songs, authentically aged with teabags and nicotine, now uploaded and ready to rush into your ears to nut you soundly on the eardrum
hope you're well, has been many moons.....
Lactose Alex and his Intolerant Organ





Mar 3 2009 5:48 PM

You've been cheesed!
Slanted and Enchanted Promotion & Booking





Feb 22 2009 2:29 AM

Everyone loves a party, right? Well this is a party...

Facebook event page - add yourself and invite all yer pals!

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