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The Listening Device
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Member Since3/9/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.thelisteningdevice.com
Band MembersHarry "Bunter" Worcester - Lead Vocals
Janet Thompson - Keys and Backing Vocals
Tiggy York - Backing Vox
Emma Kemp - Backing Vox
Neil "Flash" Etheridge - Guitar
Andy "Riff" Pett - Acoustic/Electric Guitar & Lap Steel
Steve Lamb - Bass
Paul Holmes - Drums
InfluencesJoe Cocker, Tom Waits, Procol Harum, early Genesis, Pink Floyd.....
Sounds LikeThe Listening Device...WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF TOM WAITS BECAME LEAD SINGER OF COLDPLAY ? The answer perhaps is The Listening Device, each song tells a story, emotive and thought provoking. We leave the rest to your perception....

The Listening Device are somewhere between Ray Charles and Nick Cave...JOOLS HOLLAND

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The Listening Device

LATEST NEWS.......

NO GIGS AT THE MO AS WE ARE STARTING TO RECORD A NEW ALBUM

We are now on FACEBOOK serch for "The Listening Device"

HUMAN GOLD NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES, NAPSTER & AMAZON

Two years since its inception the Listening Device's second album Human Gold finally sees the light of day.
As ever the music does not fit into easy categorisation. Jools Holland described it as "somewhere between Ray Charles and Nick Cave", whilst other observers have suggested it is "what would happen if Tom Waits became lead singer of Coldplay" and "Bruce Springsteen for the white collar worker".

Lyrics on the new album do not disappoint, once again covering a wide subject matter including erotic fairy stories, the legacy of Tony Blair and the autobiographical "The Day I Became A God". There is also a track exploring the hitherto unexplained concept of why the Listening Device fan base is bigger in outer space than here on earth!

All the songs are again written by keyboardist Janet Thompson and lead vocalist Harry Worcester. The contrasting guitar styles of Neil "Flash" Etheridge and Andy "Riff" Pett, along with the rock solid bass of Steve Lamb, give the band a slightly harder edge and there is also beguiling support from backing vocalists Tiggy York and Emma Kemp. Production duties fall to Janet Thompson, assisted by Phil Legende. There is also additional production from Johnson Somerset, who has worked with Steve Winwood and Bryan Ferry amongst others, and he sprinkles some of his manic fairy dust into the mix.

The LISTENING DEVICE - HUMAN GOLD Album Review by Green Man Music….”Although there is some solid and occasional blinding guitar work, the basis of the music is keyboard based. Janet Thompson’s deft fingers and, I should imagine, an array of technological wizardry, combine to give us light piano flutters, warm washes of synth, heavy electronic soundscapes and everything in between. But there is more to the band than just the two lead players. In fact, on this album, there are eight of them, but the wisdom of age and the experience of musicianship enables them to remain restrained and not overplay the songs. Dancer is one song that epitomises this upbeat, less is more approach, but still has room for lots of wonderful harmony vocals and an infectious guitar hook. Another stand out track is the opener, The Day I Became a God, mainly for its unusual lyrics, slow dynamic build and brilliant finish, swamped with exquisite lead guitar and banks of choral work.”

GIG NEWS.....

4/7/09 - JOOLS HOLLAND + Special Guests, The Listening Device.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring DAVE EDMUNDS and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER & LOUISE MARSHALL will be performing at Vivary Park, Taunton on saturday 4th July 2009. Support comes from The LISTENING DEVICE.

7/07/09 The Wilmington Arms, London with Valentine Guinness & Loyd Grossman’s band THE NEW FORBIDDEN + The DACOITS + KUNK

Please check back soon.......

Past Gigs...

RIFFS BAR, Saturday 28th Feb. - Loyd Grossman’s band – JET BRONX & THE NEW FORBIDDEN + The DACOITS + The LISTENING DEVICE

The last person you would expect to have been involved in the punk scene is LOYD GROSSMAN.

But, a punk he was, and a punk he'll be again this February when he gets a band together to play at Riffs.

Grossman and his band JET BRONX AND THE NEW FORBIDDEN first got together back in 1975 when he moved to the UK. Amazingly, the rockers hit No49 in the UK charts with their debut single, called Ain't Doin' Nothin', released in late 1977. Now, almost 30 years later the man we all know and love for his turns on Through the Keyhole and Masterchef, has been convinced to dust off his leather jacket and safety pins and assemble a new Jet Bronx!

The DACOITS: "an exciting return to the days when indie was genuinely alternative. The Dacoits might just be the band who can rescue indie rock from the Coldplay clones..." OXFORDBANDS.COM

JOOLS HOLLAND + Special Guests, The Listening Device.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring GILSON LAVIS, special guest vocalist MARC ALMOND and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER & LOUISE MARSHALL will be performing at Westonbirt - The National Arboretum on Friday 18 July 2008. Support comes from The LISTENING DEVICE.

TRINNY, Sorry no SUZANNAH :) - Friday 29th June 2007...
Yep, we were on with the legend of style at The Beaufort Polo Club's Gala Evening in aid of the Nelson Trust.

HIGHCLERE ROCKS
The Listening Device play HIGHCLERE ROCKS with Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Bryan Ferry and more!
Highclere Rocks, a picnic concert was held on Saturday 20th May 2006 at Highclere Castle, Hampshire with The Band Du Lac featuring Gary Brooker, Mike Rutherford, Andy Fairweather Low & Paul Carrack. With special guests Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, Georgie Fame, Nick Mason.
Support came from The Listening Device. Thanks to all who made this a special day for us.

Check out the pictures section :)

About The Listening Device....

Lyricist and Vocalist Harry Worcester and his band combine to bring an originality to the world of music.

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF TOM WAITS BECAME LEAD SINGER OF COLDPLAY? The answer perhaps is The Listening Device, each song tells a story, emotive and thought provoking..... We leave the rest to your perception....

"The Listening Device are somewhere between Ray Charles and Nick Cave..." JOOLS HOLLAND

A Brief History
The Listening Device was formed in September 2004 by Harry Worcester, Janet Thompson (Keyboards and BV's), and Philip Legende (Drums) who then spent the next Six months writing the material which would become their Debut Album "Scented Waters".
April/May 2005 was spent recording the album at The Music Workshop, Potterne, Devizes, with session musicians Andy Skiterall (Guitar) Matt Pound (Acoustic Guitar) and Ian Styles (Bass)
Taking to the road in late 2005 Emma Kemp (Backing Vocals), Tiggy York (Backing Vocals), Neil Etheridge (Guitar), Andy Pett (Electric/Acoustic Guitar, Lap Steel) and Geoff Curtis (Bass) completed the touring line up.
Gigs in France and Italy followed plus a spot at Highclere Rocks with Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, Nick Mason Brian Ferry and Friends. Also sell out shows were performed at The Half Moon in Putney and Riffs Bar in Swindon.
Late 2006 saw the start of recording the second Album.
Geoff Curtis left the band late 2006 to be replaced by Malcolm Thorne.
Malcolm left the band in June 2007, Steve Lamb and his legendary Edgar Fretless now joins us for Bass duties.
The second studio Album "Human Gold" was released early 2008 followed by a sell out album release show at Dingwalls in Camden. After the release of "Human Gold" Phillip Legend left the band to concentrate on his new Recording Studio project in Malmsbury.
May 08, we would like to welcome Paul Holmes who joins the band on Drums.
We now have one of the finest Rhythm sections in the country! Come and check us out soon :)

To be continued......

Riff and Flash play hand made Sovereign Guitars http://www.sovereignguitars.co.uk

Thank you for your visit :)

Click here for RIFF'S BAR - The UK's Music Pub of the Year 2005 & 2006! Highly Commended 2007


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Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake

Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake



Sep 22 2009 11:05 AM

Enjoying your site.

This is to let you know what's in store for
THE ROLLESTON, Swindon on 2nd Oct 2009




Hope you enjoy it.
Ash :o)
THEO ALTIERI

THEO ALTIERI



Sep 6 2009 9:36 AM

Hey! Come down to THE SUN INN, MARLBOROUGH ON 18th SEPTEMBER to watch THEO ALTIERI AND ZOE MEADS. FREE OF CHARGE. 8:45pm.
Anne

Anne



Jul 4 2009 6:08 PM

Hehe ... I do of course still love your music guys, (just to make my last comment absolutely clear, it reads badly don't it lol x) ;o)... thought you and Joshua Radin were both at the same gig ... but note from Joshua's profile, that he is appearing on the 10th.

Guess the talent needs to be spread out a bit... too much of a good thing all at once to have you both appearing on the same bill hehe

Both Gigs will be ACE!

Enjoy!
LoL xx
Anne

Anne



Jul 3 2009 12:43 PM

Hello TLD !! Long time no see... Good Luck with the gig tomorrow x .... TLD AND Joshua Radin... NICE!!! .... I LOVE Joshua Radin's music .... should be a good gig

ENJOY!!!
LoL xxx
Joshua Radin

Joshua Radin



Jul 3 2009 11:35 AM

Hey!

As well as The Listening Device supporting Jools Holland, Joshua Radin is too!

As well as this Joshua also has a fantastic competition on where you can win tickets to his shows supporting Jools Holland!

Come over to his page now for the opportunity to see Joshua, Jools and The Listening Device!

Thanks a lot,
Team Joshua
x
Centascope

Centascope



Jun 23 2009 7:41 AM

Hi The Listening Device

Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.

The Johnny Parry Trio

The Johnny Parry Trio



Apr 28 2009 1:25 PM

f you've a spare moment you might enjoy:

Free three track EP featuring Johnny Parry, Soy Un Caballo & This Is The Kit available now:

http://drop.io/thisisthesoyunjohnny5thbirthdayEP

Album launch, 9th May, Union Chapel, Johnny Parry & Chamber Orchestra, Soy Un Caballo & This Is The Kit.

all the best,

JPT
Anne

Anne



Mar 3 2009 9:50 AM

Hi Riff (& guys x)

Haha ... yeah of course I read your news, I check for stuff everyday.. lolx

'myspace' is soooo quiet these days... I post bulletins up for you (TLD) and the bar, but I don't know if anyone bothers to read 'em... I ask folk to re-post but it rarely happens.... just one on my listing will re-post occasionally ... grr.

Think everyone's vanishing onto Facebook... grrr... come back!!! hahahaha

Just watched Billys video of the Lloyd gig... I'd already seen the vid he'd posted of TLD's session.... looks like you all had a blast.

That Billy's a darling ain't he ... great guy... tell him I say Hi... haven't seen him for ages now ;o(

Hope all is well with you all in the band AND at Riffs.
Say Hi to Tigg... and give Ella a hug from me ;o)

LoL
Anne xx
Anne

Anne



Feb 21 2009 9:23 AM

Riff,
Just sent you a mail on here mate, re gig news ... in case you don't spot it....

LoL
Anne xx
Centascope

Centascope



Feb 12 2009 8:55 AM

The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.

You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.


Anne

Anne



Jan 16 2009 3:32 PM

Hi Riff
Thanks for the notice on the update.

The Girls are sounding really great... I like this better than the previous version... yep... cool..

Remember the old Hit or Miss program... well....

HIT HIT HIT !!! YAAAY

Haha

Take care guys, Have a good weekend
LoL
Anne x
Anne

Anne



Jan 13 2009 10:25 AM

Hey Guys,
Good to hear something new from you all.

'Righteous Wind' is sounding good my friends... keep up the great work.

You've been missed ;o( hehe

LoL
Anne x x
Anne

Anne



Dec 31 2008 4:23 PM

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Best Wishes Guys!!
LoL
Anne xx
Anne

Anne



Dec 24 2008 9:54 AM

WITCHYS WIKKED GRAPHIX



MERRY CHRISTMAS TLD !!
though I doubt you will see this right? ... no log in??

Where ARE you TLD ??
Whats happening with you guys, no news coming through ??

GOOD LUCK, HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN 2009 ONE AND ALL ;o))

LoL
Anne x x
Anne

Anne



Oct 31 2008 11:45 AM

Hi TLD,
Have a great Halloween,

WITCHYS WIKKED GRAPHIX



Love and Hugs to all
Anne xx
Anne

Anne



Sep 15 2008 3:30 PM

Hi Guys,
Hope you enjoy yourselves out in Paris on the 19th ... Oooh la laaa
haha
Go on girls raid the shops while you're there,make the most of it and have a shopping spree ;o)) hehe

Hoping the gig goes well for you all.
Good Luck

Take care, have a safe trip,
LoL
Anne xx
Anne

Anne



Aug 10 2008 11:57 AM

Hello TLD...
Hope you're all keeping well.... I'm hoping that Bunter has some more great songs in the writing, as I'm wearing out BOTH my current albums... both GREAT.

Take care
Hugs ;o)
LoL
Anne x

..
The Sunday Dogs

The Sunday Dogs



Aug 9 2008 12:14 PM

Faded Man....what a cracker.
Anne

Anne



Jul 22 2008 2:15 PM

;o)) HeHe

Yeah!! Ye Olde Rain Dance.... glad it worked... I decided to keep me clothes ON this year, thought it best, after last years disaster. !!! Seems to have done the trick ;o)) hahaha PMSL

(Note to Self... In future NEVER remove clothes, it frightens the sun, birds, bees & small children etc ;o) x)


Looks like you had a blast ... good on yer!

Glad Mr Holland found your set great, and why not I say x
Take care
LoL
Anne x x
Lisa

Lisa



Jul 22 2008 6:57 AM

It looks like you had a great time at the Jools Holland gig, so wish we could have been there!
Anne

Anne



Jul 10 2008 9:06 AM

Hi Guys

How's everything?

Hope all is well in 'camp T.L.D' ;o)

Take care
LoL
Anne xx

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Anne

Anne



Jun 6 2008 9:00 PM

Popping in to say Hi Guys ;o)
Take Care
LoL
Anne x
..
Anne

Anne



May 17 2008 3:04 PM

Hi T.L.D.
Hope you're all well and I wish you a great weekend..

LoL Anne x x


myspace comments..
Anne

Anne



Apr 26 2008 1:19 PM

Hi TLD,
What a good move, placing "The Day I Became A God" on the playlist.

BUNTERS GOT A U.S. FAN !!!!

Looks like it isn't just me that LOVES this song... my dear sweet and multi talented friend "April ~Atomic Swindlers" ( www. myspace. com/theatomicswindlers ) has just posted me a comment (part pasted here)...

QUOTE:
"what a GREAT!!!!! song....i do love his voice....i gotta tell ya my friend!"
END QUOTE.

Well, there yer go... I only mix with the BEST people ... those that appreciate talent ;o) hehehe

Best Wishes
LoL
Anne x x
Anne

Anne



Apr 23 2008 9:39 AM

HAVE A GOOD DAY ,

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