Ben Parker - Vocals and Guitars
Jim Lee - Drums
Martin Yates - Bass
Fran Brown - Rhythm Guitar
Influences
Where to start...everything we hear that we like influences us i guess. Paticular favourites include:
Ben - Radiohead, Muse, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Alkaline Trio, Hundred Reasons, QOTSA, RHCP, Stereophonics, Reel Big Fish, Audioslave, Oasis, American Hi-Fi, Millencolin, Incubus, Finch, Feeder, Coldplay, Blink 182, Blur, etc... the list is endless!
Sounds Like
Search youtube for The Flowerpot Men Loughborough and find out!
Go to www.lsutv.co.uk and watch footage from FreeFest 08, TFPM are Part 3! Just scroll down a bit to find it.
Label review of our Make Noise '05 gig, our debut appearence, read: "Comparisons to Ben Kweller's first band Raddish, these guys brought stoney-eyed Soundgarden melancholy to the gig with standout track 'Confidence'."
Label Review of FreeFest '06: "Intelligent progressions and a firm grasp of a pop hook confirm The Flowerpot Men as one of FreeFest's most interesting and realised bands. Their range of songs display a maturity and distinction seldom present at this level and whilst the singer is prone to the odd Americanism, their popularity amoungst the crowd is clear to see. (JW)"
"Pint sized Loughborough Students who make a big noise...the stars of last years Freefest" (Marc B)
Label Unsigned talent article: "...definate crowd favourites at FreeFest '06 now enter their second year as a band. With a host of original songs, including the ever-popular, ska-influenced, pop-rock classic 'Thursday Night', an upbeat song reminding you that 'the weekend begins on Thursday Night', the band have already kicked off this year with a few packed gigs..." (Hannah Greenfield)
"A predictably great gig from these boys...they've rapidly established themselves as one of Loughborough best acts..." Adam Shenton (MadDog)
Label Review of Freefest '07: "The songs are energetic and bouncy, the lead singer is charismatic, confident and has an impressive onstage presence and it is clear he enjoys performing. The songs are catchy; the decent variation in guitar playing and the confidence displayed makes The Flowerpot Men very good performers and crowd pleasers." (Thomas Cassidy)
A band of 21-year-olds two at Loughborough Uni, the other was too... but amassed 8.5grand in debt, so is doing noble potato-based work! Together now in some form or other for over 3 years, we've played on LSU's main stage many times (on which the likes of Biffy Clyro, Ash, Feeder and many others have played), and many other clubs/pubs/bars around lufbra, and of course the mighty FreeFest three times! These gigs were the highlight of our time as a band so far, 30min sets sporting 8 of our own songs in 2008, including the four on this page, and varying covers including our infamous 'Ghostbusters' and the exotic 'Kids' (with Jim playing the role of Kylie and Ben, Robbie)!
We have recorded five demo tracks now, all in free studio sessions,
funds are still tight! But, we will be getting more stuff recorded
to a better standard shortly, and are starting to gig more regularly! Hurrah!
Thanks a lot for the add, and for the nice compliments on the Oranges. They're from your side of the Atlantic, so what are you waiting for?? Haha, hope you like our stuff! Talk to you guys soon,
Hi there Loughborough friend!
Northern Quarter are appearing at Loughborough Acoustic Club this Thursday (14th May).
The club is held at the Catholic Club on fennel St and starts with an open mic at 8:15pm. We are on at 10pm.
Hope you can make it.
Cheers,
Northern Quarter
Thanks Ben, glad you enjoyed it! yeh we didn't play Hide & Seek at all. We might have played it at the end but I think everyone had had enough by then!
Hey guys, glad you liked what you hear last night :) we had a blast.. that stage..lighting...and sound were AMAZING!
You're more then welcome mate, we thought we might as well let every one use it as it would cut down on change overs and save every one bringing their own stuff.
It was ashame about your guitar but i think you covered it well though...like water off a ducks back :)
Hopefull see you at the freefest auditions, or at freefest itself!
Hello there The Flowerpot Men :) and welcome to our work.
Music has always had the power to change the world, to make people think, to act and react to the things going on around them, it knows no boundaries and recognises no differences...and so we would like to say Thank You for coming on board and proving that once again it’s the musicians that will give a voice to the voiceless and try to change the world!! The children must be protected, and we must all do our part...thank you for wanting to do yours and for adding your voice to ours, we grow louder every day...soon they WILL listen!!! The Team @Rock Against Child Pornography UK
Please be so kind and have a look at our EVENTS page and become our friend there too? Thank you.
Be the first to get your hands on the new self titled Blindfolds Aside mini album in limited edition digi pack format (only 1000 printed!) Released on 06.07.08. Available exclusively through mail order only on the bands myspace page. Sample two of the tracks on the page now (Minotaur and Waking The Wookie) plus an exclusive acoustic version of 'It's colder on the other side of the pillow' recorded for Kerrang Radio! Also up are some new exclusive tour pictures so you can see what we've been up to for the last few months.
Hows it going? JUST UPLOADED 2 NEW TRACKS!!! Minotaur and Waking the wookie are both up for your aural pleasure! Let us know what you think! We uploaded some new tour pics too, check em out and feel free to comment!! For all the latest Blindfolds Aside news and shows, drop us an email with your details to promotions@blindfoldsaside.co.uk! How are things in your world? Peace
Hi guys! Freefest ’08 is going to be filmed live for the world to see on the internet! There will hopefully be a link to the footage by going onto the Loughborough Students Union webpage and following the links to ‘media’ and then LSUTV. Alternatively you can enter the link http://www. lborosu. org. uk/lsutv and there should be a link to follow from there. LSUTV will be around all day and there is a good chance we will try and catch up with you guys for an interview!
hey guys thanks for the comment! hope your having a good summer, have you graduated now? the vid was alot of hard work! glad you enjoyed it.
Will.
Hey Please Check my new music video for
Pushed Down
comment appriciated
thanks
Rayzel
hey,
we're headlining the Manchester Academy3 on Friday(10th july)
if you are interested in coming, there are two coaches leaving Grimsby and Market Rasen at 6pm on friday
tickets for the gig are £6
tickets for the coach are £14 (return)
message us for more details
keep rockin'
the ram raid
Hey Guys,
Thanks a lot for the add, and for the nice compliments on the Oranges. They're from your side of the Atlantic, so what are you waiting for?? Haha, hope you like our stuff! Talk to you guys soon,
Steve
Hey,
Just passing through to let you know about our new Recording Special Offers!!
Hourly Rate - £18
Day Rate (8 Hours) - £140 ,
EP Package ( 2 Days ) - £250 ,
Album Package ( 4.5 Days ) - £500.
Prices include recording, mixing, mastering and 5 printed CDs.
Offer available until 1st September 2009
I hope to see you in the studio soon.
Hi there Loughborough friend! Northern Quarter are appearing at Loughborough Acoustic Club this Thursday (14th May). The club is held at the Catholic Club on fennel St and starts with an open mic at 8:15pm. We are on at 10pm. Hope you can make it. Cheers, Northern Quarter
Thanks for the add!! :)
You guys have some pretty cool tunes too :)
how you been?
Jenna
PQ;x
Will do fella's, if you need a support give us a shout
Hi!!
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Cheers
This is an Open Invitation to The DogHouse Official ReLaunch Party!!!
Saturday 14th March
4 Live Acts
FREE ENTRY TO ALL!!!!!
Doors at 8pm
Please come along and show your support for The Dog!!!!
69 Nottingham Road
Loughborough
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"Pushed Down"
see what you think , drop me some feedback
new piglatin productions mixtape
"March Of The Pigs" Out Soon
ft,guilty smiles,jaygo,codexp,rayzel,alibaba,perfect disaster
and special guests illbill,mr hyde and goretex
Thanks Ben, glad you enjoyed it! yeh we didn't play Hide & Seek at all. We might have played it at the end but I think everyone had had enough by then!
Hey guys, glad you liked what you hear last night :) we had a blast.. that stage..lighting...and sound were AMAZING!
You're more then welcome mate, we thought we might as well let every one use it as it would cut down on change overs and save every one bringing their own stuff.
It was ashame about your guitar but i think you covered it well though...like water off a ducks back :)
Hopefull see you at the freefest auditions, or at freefest itself!
Take care guys
Dave - XIII
Hello there The Flowerpot Men :) and welcome to our work.
Music has always had the power to change the world, to make people think, to act and react to the things going on around them, it knows no boundaries and recognises no differences...and so we would like to say Thank You for coming on board and proving that once again it’s the musicians that will give a voice to the voiceless and try to change the world!!
The children must be protected, and we must all do our part...thank you for wanting to do yours and for adding your voice to ours, we grow louder every day...soon they WILL listen!!!
The Team @Rock Against Child Pornography UK
Please be so kind and have a look at our EVENTS page and become our friend there too? Thank you.
Jam Session with G-Force Promotions tonight at The DogHouse!!
Be cool to see you there!!
The Dog
The Flowerpot Men sorry our last mega post out was a bit wrong, here's the correct dates.
The Flowerpot Men dont miss....
HEY!! FLOWERPOTS ARE YOU JAMMIN' THIS THURSDAY?????
SHANE
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Hello!!
My new album EGGBOX is released November 3rd.
You can download it by clicking on the above image
Or click here to order from Indiestore
Thanks for all your support, friendship and for listening
Love
Lizzy
X
Be the first to get your hands on the new self titled Blindfolds Aside mini album in limited edition digi pack format (only 1000 printed!) Released on 06.07.08.
Available exclusively through mail order only on the bands myspace page.
Sample two of the tracks on the page now (Minotaur and Waking The Wookie) plus an exclusive acoustic version of 'It's colder on the other side of the pillow' recorded for Kerrang Radio!
Also up are some new exclusive tour pictures so you can see what we've been up to for the last few months.
See and speak to you soon.
Ash
Blindfolds Aside x
Hey,
Hows it going?
JUST UPLOADED 2 NEW TRACKS!!! Minotaur and Waking the wookie are both up for your aural pleasure! Let us know what you think!
We uploaded some new tour pics too, check em out and feel free to comment!!
For all the latest Blindfolds Aside news and shows, drop us an email with your details to promotions@blindfoldsaside.co.uk!
How are things in your world?
Peace
Blindfolds Aside xx
Hi guys!
Freefest ’08 is going to be filmed live for the world to see on the internet! There will hopefully be a link to the footage by going onto the Loughborough Students Union webpage and following the links to ‘media’ and then LSUTV. Alternatively you can enter the link http://www. lborosu. org. uk/lsutv and there should be a link to follow from there.
LSUTV will be around all day and there is a good chance we will try and catch up with you guys for an interview!
See you on the 5th May!
Steve Dent
Freefest Producer
LSUTV
Hi Guys
Thanks for accepting... Loughborough is now peppered with Freefest sampler CDs!
See you at the Fest!!
Joel
Dead Slow
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