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The Graeme Mearns Band
Alternative / Rock / Lounge

"The Graeme Mearns Band"

Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom

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   The Graeme Mearns Band: General Info
Member Since12/31/2005
Band Websitethegmb.com
Band MembersGraeme Mearns: guitar, vocals
Ali Murray: drums
InfluencesEvery record we ever heard. Some of our favourites are by: Primus; The Pixies; PJ Harvey; Iggy and the Stooges; The Kinks; The Cramps; David Bowie; Muddy Waters; Django Reinhardt; Swelling Meg; Tom Waits; Frank Zappa; Devo; Wire; The Dead Kennedys.... There's a whole bunch more we love but we couldn't list them all. And why bother?
Sounds Likethe bastard offspring of PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, taken at birth and raised by Mark E Smith, schooled by Primus and sharing a flat with Tom Waits...
Record LabelPartners In Grime
Type of LabelIndie




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   About The Graeme Mearns Band

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Graeme Mearns - Pinstripe Punk, three-times winner of Scotland's prestigious Best Dressed Hobo contest, gutter-poet and axe-man par excellence - was already a noted figure on Edinburgh's thriving songwriting scene when he put together the (imaginatively-titled) Graeme Mearns Band in the summer of 2005.

The original line-up, with John Need on bass and the titianic Ali Murray on drums, quickly established a reputation as one of Edinburgh's hottest underground acts, with critical acclaim (see reviews below) and a debut album, "Some Kind Of Bliss" (available via i-Tunes, www.thegmb.com or various local record stores) swift to follow.

While shows Scotland-wide certainly broadened their stomping-ground, by the end of 2007 the band's near-cult status on their local scene had been confirmed - not least with a triumphant show at the capital's Queen's Hall (part of the 5th Spectrum Festival), caught on film and viewable on these MySpace pages. In its fusion of an eccentric charisma with rare musicality and the sheer force of their unique sound - as Mearns himself puts it: "Something like Django Reinhardt getting drunk with the Stooges" - the combo's singular appeal to ever-enthusiastic audiences is unquestionable.

The band have since said their farewells to Mr Need - a new bassist will be announced just as soon as auditions are over - but work on studio recordings and a brand new live set is progressing smoothly and the GMB remain one Scottish band you can expect to be hearing a lot more of in the coming months. Watch this space!

***************************************************REVIEWS


"Sorry, pseudo-rockers, but Hells lounge has its bandstand reserved for when the Graeme Mearns Band *ahem* retire. Playing both kinds of music - "noisy AND offensive" - these guys are a revelation, kicking out swing'n'roll that is suave and demonic in exactly the right proportions. Smoking wah-wah pedals swirl around perfectly blended vocals that sound like Lounge crossed with Placebo, albeit without the angst laden androgyny. Stabs of funk bass and proto-stadium metal drumming drift in and out of focus; making for a superb set of eclectic sonics."*****
THE SKINNY, LIVE REVIEW AUGUST 2006

"These Scots work some wonderfully weird mojo as Mearns’ eccentric vocals and the band’s studied raggedness makes “I Can’t Believe I Fell In Love With You” a Black Keys-ish winner. “Dancefloor” showcases the GMB’s superior musicianship, with monster fuzz guitar and Hendrix licks galore. “N2U” steals the show, however, as the song seamlessly morphs from straightahead rocker, to Peter Gabrielian passages, to a Psychedelic Furs-type finale. This band is a find for any U.S. alt-label.
MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE - MAY 2007

"Ferocious"
THE SCOTSMAN

"No matter the genre, this tight guitar/bass/drums combo display seemingly effortless musicianship and surely some of the most fiendish guitar solos to be heard in this nation since The Sensational Alex Harvey Band... damn fine music-makers."
THE SKINNY, "SOME KIND OF BLISS" ALBUM REVIEW 10 SEPTEMBER 2007

"Excellent riffage and razor-sharp sense of melody"
IS THIS MUSIC magazine

"Like a funk-influenced Stooges... plenty of charisma from Mr Mearns himself, some impressive musicianship and, hell, some good songs. Make that good, FILTHY songs... Definately worth catching live"
MANIC POP THRILLS - WORDPRESS

"charismatic... refreshing... a revelation on the Edinburgh scene."****
ARTICLE 19 online review....


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The Graeme Mearns Band's Friends Comments
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Unknown Hagana





Jun 25 2008 5:57 PM

Hey Hey guys!!

Hows things going with you good chaps? Are you guys not playing the 3 monkeys in portobello soon? im sure i seen it on yer page a while ago.

Kind Regards.

Fox
Backline Photography UK





Jun 25 2008 12:53 PM

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Artemis


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Jun 21 2008 11:30 PM

Great Sound! Thank you for adding me! Have a Great Sunday!

Artemis.
Mutant Lodge





Jun 10 2008 4:24 AM

it was good to see youse play at last - your reputation precedes you sir!
must come t'blazer more often - class!

cheers
n"Y"k
Best Of Myspace Film





Jun 6 2008 10:48 PM

Check out our page and see our choice for film of the week.
The Dunderheids





Jun 2 2008 1:35 PM

Hey Dudes, have a listen to our new track "Damage that you've done" and tell us what you think. We really appreciate your feedback.
Thanks, The Dunderheids
Best Of Myspace Film





May 23 2008 10:36 PM

Check out our page and see what we have added...its dirty!
Paula





May 15 2008 8:55 AM

I made my XFM vote :D
Steph





May 15 2008 4:05 AM

The Graeme Mearns Band, are part of this weeks XFM Scotland Uploaded.

Vote for the boys to win here - http://www. xfmuploaded. co. uk/thegraememearnsband/Default. aspx
Shameless





May 10 2008 9:08 AM

thanks for the add dudes.
Maybe see you on 2nd June?
Kate, Gerry, Willie, John, Jim & marc
Best Of Myspace Film





May 3 2008 12:04 AM

Although this isn't a film is still rocks

I bet it's been awhile since you've been BITCH slapped. Check out the new BITCH VIDEO on our myspace page.
Oxjam - Edinburgh Unplugged





Apr 30 2008 12:00 PM

Huge thank you for an excellent night of live music, we managed to raise a respectful £400 which is fantastic. Here are a few examples of where and how the money raised will help make a difference.

£120 - can buy more than 50 Oxfam buckets with a tap and a lid to keep water clean.

£250 - can provide chickens for 10 families – that means fresh eggs and meat to eat, and a way of earning extra income.

£400 - can buy 12 goats, which will make 12 families somewhere very happy.

Thank you for making this happen.

Best wishes

Ruth
Alsion





Apr 30 2008 1:42 AM

You guys really need to get some pictures of Ali's new hair up on here! Long hair is so last year.
Emma





Apr 23 2008 1:45 PM

Back in the top friends where I belong. Cheers lads! Looking forward to blowing bubbles in guinness with you again soon.
Eve Buigues





Apr 18 2008 9:35 AM

Paying a little visit...hope all is well.
:)
eVe Buigues
Emma





Apr 16 2008 1:04 PM

Brass Monkey Sat the 10th say half 8/9ish? Although I've just noticed that I'm not in your top friends anymore...grrrr! Drinks are on the GMB then!
The Dunderheids





Apr 15 2008 2:01 PM

Hey Ali and the lads, have a listen to our new track, "Stuck in Rewind" and tell us what you think. The Dunderheids
Big Hand





Apr 13 2008 2:51 AM

Hear ye, hear ye friends. Calling all ye faithful and faithless, the Big Hand debut album is finally here and set to dazzle upon the main stage of life! Yes, its set for release, and its gonna blow your socks off.........

............ 14 tracks of the finest sparkling soulful zorbic ska ever heard for just ten little pounds. Available now from www.thebighand.co.uk - it would be a crime to miss out! Get yourselves the remedy for the winter blues, reach out through the ether and get yourself one today. Go on, you know you want to!

Peace and Love
Big Hand
Lee Patterson





Mar 31 2008 12:15 PM

Hi GMB
I's sober and needed to hear something so I came to visit and say 'Hi!"
In Reason





Mar 29 2008 5:24 PM

thanks for the add!

good sound you got going
Y'know... whateva...





Mar 24 2008 9:14 AM

Hey guys.
Hows things?
Hope you are all well.
Sue
~*Jen*~





Mar 23 2008 9:52 AM

heey :)

very swanky new link :) likin it

jen
CounterPoint ©





Mar 14 2008 6:45 AM

Hi there,

We at Counterpoint would all like to thank you for aproving us of your friendship.

We hope you will come by our way in due time to say high and keep up to date with our progress.

With Love

James Bartlett
Ali Fitsimmons
Nick Ellis
Joe Henwood
Ewan Michael Riley





Mar 13 2008 3:22 PM

loving the live tracks man, pretty immense sound. keep the live stuff coming...
Big Hand





Feb 24 2008 6:06 AM

Hey hey man, yeah top night a while back likes. Unfortunately my mates nicked yer cd of me so im gonna have to go and liberate it back. gonna look forward to rolling a fat spliff and listening tae yer tunes though mr G.

Take it easy amigo's.
Phil
Rossco Galloway





Jan 20 2008 10:12 AM

Ludicrously good last night in Henry's.
RBL Music





Jan 12 2008 3:43 AM

some comments from the GMB Pineapple Club gig in Morton:

"the GRAEME MEARNS BAND from Edinburgh were STUNNING, really sensational"

"maybe one of the best [nights] in the past 3 years??? Youshouldabeenthere!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Freddy





Jan 4 2008 4:29 AM

Just dropping by to say hi! :)
Nick Trepka (acoustic)





Dec 9 2007 7:17 AM

Chaps,

Great. Just great. You'd better get as good as you give, or I'll be having words. Hope you're all radiant.

Nick x
Jim Gellatly (Xfm Scotland)





Nov 29 2007 9:41 AM

Spinning some GMB tonight on Xfm Scotland's X-Posure.

Jim
Julia





Nov 25 2007 5:46 AM

Wee brag...Today I was voted as one of ‘The brightest and best Future 500 rising stars’ by Courvoisier, in partnership with The Observer (25/11/07)…woohoo!
THE INFIDELS





Nov 24 2007 6:14 PM

Just to say hello from the Infidelity mob - sorry we haven't sooner. Thanks for the recent add request: really nice to meet you and really hope you like the tunes.
In true Infidels style, watch this space cos we've written loads of new ones ranging through punk, cuban, irish, power pop and ... punk, new wave (did I already say that?), which will be coming on soon.
"Direction, we don't need direction where we're going!!"
You take care
derby john pp the infidels
Kimmi, SoupyGato's Fifth Listener





Nov 22 2007 8:51 AM

Hello all fans and friends of The Graeme Mearns Band! The Graeme Mearns Band is being featured on this week's SoupyGato Show #96C!
There are several ways to listen to the SoupyGato Show – the easiest is to visit our website: www.soupygato.com – or subscribe to the show by visiting http://www.gcast.com/u/soupygato/main -- and it will download to your Itunes, Ipod, etc.


Here's the playlist for SoupyGato Show #96C!


Savage Sound System -- We Found His Bones On The Beach

Gum -- Cross Your Heart Hope To Die
Sara and The Snakes -- Rag Mama Rag
Kim Edgar -- Thaw
the Graeme Mearns Band -- Same All Over

Gusbo the Jam -- Loop Da Loop
Emma Forman -- All I've Got To Give
Billy Limerick -- Conform Or Be Forgotten
Winona -- De Nada

Oxbow Lake Orchestra -- Neanderthal Blues
Ed Walker -- TJ
Murnie -- Lemonade
Savage Sound System -- Give Me The Bad News



If you have enjoyed the show and would like to request more of your favorite independent music to be played, please vote/comment at: http://www.podcastalley.com/one_vote2.php?pod_id=21268 --
You can also hear the show by clicking on my profile -- and find out how to submit your own music as well!
Emma





Nov 22 2007 2:46 AM

Alright lads. Just to let you know that the music event of the century, Cock Rock, is now taking applications for next year AND its now a 2 day festival. That's a potential audience of 6000 web footed, hairy cumbrians for ya. Personally I'm not sure the county is ready for such sophisticated gents as yourselves but if you do get sheep thrown at you there's always my ma and da's pub as an escape.
TSM Radio UK (number one for unsigned new music)





Nov 20 2007 1:26 AM

Hows the DVD coming on? I'm looking forward to reliving the performance you put out at the Spectrum Festival.
eude





Nov 5 2007 2:33 AM

Well gentlemen, you've done it again!
Amazing set last night, the best I've heard you yet, and also the loudest...

Cheers,
Eude
Aynz





Nov 5 2007 1:15 AM

Great gig last night lads, really enjoyed it. The songs sounded great on a full PA.
Glasgow Dub Club





Oct 28 2007 1:55 PM

awright lads,

good to meet you on a subdued Greenock night. ach had a great night and really enjoyed yer set... i would stick the album on for a listen now, but my beds cring oot for me!

if its anything like you are live, its bound to be a good thang.. that last number you done stood on in particular.
take it easy and all the best.

Pedro
Shann◊n





Oct 20 2007 12:58 PM

Finally got a chance to stop with the touristy crap get on here and say... BAD ASS!!!! Man loved listening to ya... and I had mucho, mucho fun hanging out with all ya'lls. Thanx for such a kick ass time... if any of ya out and about over next few nights lemme know... here till tuesday. Would love to meet up with ya....Shannon
Mr Angry





Oct 16 2007 4:18 AM

NNNAAAARRRGGHHHH!!!
Glasgow Dub Club





Oct 15 2007 1:27 PM

alright lads,

good tunes! Looking foward to seeing you down at "the pineapple club" in Greenock!
Emma





Sep 28 2007 3:47 AM

Happy fuckin birthday Mr Murray. I will be available for beers later. S'pose I'll have to buy you one then...
Julia





Sep 26 2007 12:59 PM

Hello boys!
Be lovely if you could come and see me at my WASPS studio on the 6th or 7th of October at West Park Place, off Dalry Road, where I'll be flogging your album at my open studio.
Matt Kremlin





Sep 15 2007 9:41 AM

The album, gentlemen, is fucking smashing.

Well done.

VP.
blu