Tony Reid- Major sessional Musician....Percussion.
Influences
Sadness, Pain, Suffering, Hull, Inequality,Love, Hate,Madness, simple,The things one takes for granted, treatment,Debt,Being hungry, Having no real clothes/Shit wardrobe,Hull, Derelict Houses and Buildings,The colours of Autumn, Indian Summers, September, Beauty, Dance, Art.,Travel The last bus to Branshome, still hungry,Creativity, More beauty, Hunger,Hull, The night Sky, good people etc et al.
The Nocturnal Flowers hail from The Premiership city of Hull which is just east of Manchester and a bit south from Newcastle. Friends of The Nocturnal Flowers are always welcome to travel to Hull (head for the M62/ A63) or by North Sea Ferries. Easier still hitch a lift via the Electric Highway we travel...very well playing many a respected venue in Manchester, York, Nottingham Leeds and London,and it might just be possible to smell The Nocturnal flowers in your town very soon.
NB CDS FOR SALE @£5 EACH DROP A LINE VIA MYSPACE MESSAGES Or E-Mail dloakshott@hotmail.com TO BE ABLE TO OBTAIN YOURS OR AVAILABLE AT GIGS
..
The Noctunal Flowers comprise of Darren Oakshott and Jennie Beastie and major guest musician Tony Reid on Percussion. The blend of energy makes for an interesting evenings entertainment. You decide on what you hear.....Come hear.....Come smell..... Come see ....The Nocturnal Flowers. Coming to a city near you.
.... ..
"For the last few weeks Ive been listening to Waterfall, the latest offering from The Nocturnal Flowers. These guys have delivered yet another hauntingly beautiful composition. On first listen its a simple song>Superbly sung. Perhaps its even a love song or maybe a song about love. The Nocturnal Flowers put so much obvious love and care into their songs its hard to tell. Whatever the case your going to fall in love with Darren Oakshotts thoughtful and precise guitar work andJenny Beasties memorable voice , intriguing harmonies and delicate violin. Listen to Waterfall again and again as it sends you into the depths. ..
..
The Nocturnal Flowers deserve exposure beyond the bounds of their native Hull. The rest of the world has no idea what its missing." Tim Carroll Folk Words July 2007.
THE NOCTURNAL FLOWERS VICE GIRL VIDEO
..
.
..
..
The Nocturnal Flowers - Vice Girl
" The Nocturnal Flowers certainly add something different to the Uk music scene and there can be very few other bands good enough to write and perform such fragile and stripped bare material. There are very few production tricks or overdubs on this Cd and the stark arrangements mirror the bands live performances.
Personally I think the band have such massive potential that it cant be long before they capitalise on the interest already generated by their gigging over the last 12 months and this set of songs should certainly help"
Darren Bunting Music HQ . http://www.myspace.com/musichq
"The eponymous first CD from The Nocturnal Flowers captures their essense of song writing, musical and vocal skills.....that mix has earned them a dedicated following, with this album that should increase dramatically.
Haunting songs that reach you on many levels. No obscure imagery here just pain filled poetry, ensures you understand the hurt. i could listen for hours.
The Nocturnal Flowers Make music to capture your soul, only one wish to add lyrics on the CD cover they..re so good I could read them over and over again"
Tim Carroll, Journalist.
For full lengh reviews click the links above and below.
http://myspace.com/folkwords
www.folkwords.com
Rough and ready,focused and tranquil, it suddenly becomes apparent why The Nocturnal Flowers have such a good live reputation.
Graham Chalmers, Music Journalist
Sweet and gentle, makes me want to be in an open field picking flowers and placing them in my long hair. Spanishgirl
Fiddle used to drive the emotions,lost in the breeze, haunting in their delivery, your almost chasing them down before they vanish into the ether. Its wistful,almost spiritual, enchanting the songs are organic. Its music that demands your whole attention because if you let it slip your going to lose it.
Theres something of the night about it and the night has beauty.
FATEA Magazine May 2009
Since I first heard their music- a stunning blend of tranquil, emotive, powerful and sometimes cutting lyrics backed by stylish arrangements, The Nocturnal Flowers, Ive said this before, have yet to disappoint. I dont think they will, they deserve to go way beyond their native Hull and thats the truth. If you havent heard The Nocturnal Flowers you have no idea what your missing.
FolkWords
" So good we had sex to this!"......Rubyslippers, Hullvibe, July 2009
hello guys, can't seem to be able to send a message to you. so i shall comment. the 11th Dec isn't the album launch -that's early next year. the 11th is Dougstock. also, do you fancy doing a gig in Harrogate at the Blues Bar 2nd Feb? all best, Karl.
Thanks for your cd too ! I wil indeed get back to hull as soon as my fellow guitarist gets a spare weekend ! Lets do a support for you guys ?? Luv cathy xx
If you fancy a good night at The Green Dragon come down next Sat 24th Oct for our "blues/Jazz" event, The Gherkins, Farino, Off the Grid, Tracey (Moonshine Crows) and Ed, Bandiqui, Dennis C...should be a good un?? Reb X
Big Neil & myself would love to see you perform one night at the open Mic nights every Thursday at the newly refurbished Grafton Pub (Just off Newland Ave - street next to Sainsbury's!).
Hi Darren Hope you and The NF are doing good? Our new recordings are now up on our site & latest gig listings which run to Sept 2010!!! Got some further exciting news re the Album but will tell you when I catch up with you....we are at The King Billy gig this Sat 10th Oct if you are around??
Hey guys, I hope all is well. I've been quite depressed lately, but other than that I'm doing alright. I recently discovered the music of Sandy Denny and fallen in love with her beautiful voice and lyrics. Are you fans as well?
Hey There... good to catch up again at the Gloss....we have some old tatty passports that I think will still get us through, especially if we cross at night.....or early morning when folks are a bit weary....look forward to it!
Great to see you again at The Gloss Club with the new line up. Next year is already pencilled in. May see you in Hull one of these fine days if the fancy takes me :) Best wishes, J. Eoin.
I never had chance to chat with your radio friend sunday evening, hey-ho my loss :-( - ......you seem to have a different line-up Every time I see you!! ALL IS GOOD...
Thanks very much for the lovely comment, I'm pleased that you like it and Red Guitar is my secret favourite too... hehe. Great to see you guys last night, enjoyed your set and also enjoying working with you guys. Looking forward to doing the workshops with Jennie too.
www.ImageShack.us
