Dean Freeman - Occasional Bass/Melodica/Percussion
Sounds Like
Here, we have a genuine corker The Passing Fancy's "I Feel Great" may be whimsical, but this tune lends the lie to anyone casually dismissive of singer songwriters with trademark guitar and harmonica. There's a wry humour and raw honesty here that sounds like it could keep your interest for far more than one or two novelty tunes
Leeds Music Scene - Alexander Rennie
Paul Bateson is The Passing Fancy and his up-tempo acoustic folk is a barrel of fun. Playing his harmonica well and just enough to create a melancholy tale of feeling great, especially when “touched down there, woo hoo!!”
The Beat Surrender - Sascha Boehm
'the passing fancy' is Paul Batesons musical project; wonderfully engaging folk tales of booze and the mess that usually follows... but with a distinct and unique charm. Lost loves and regrets but always sung with a smile.
Wth his acoustic guitar, harmonica and footstomping, and trusty pal Hywel Roberts on Double Bass by his side, 'the passing fancy' is always a fun live spectacle!!Good time, fun time music.
He knows hes not setting the world on fire, but hopes to at least make it laugh and smile.
'the passing fancy' has his records released by GeekPie Records
Now Available: The new Single by 'The Passing Fancy'. Old skool upbeat folk with a twist of charm and self deprication, the passing fancy has created his most fully realised work yet. 'Talking Sense Blues' is a musically dense yet direct denial to a girl who just wont leave him alone. Dont we all have that problem? And equally impressive B-side 'Suburban Lovesick Blues' sees Mr Fancy thoughtfully looking back on love gone a-stray... in the most upbeat, foot stomping manner possible. The single also comes with an exclusive live take of Folk Standard 'Rambler Gambler, which is really quite beautiful. Its available here for just £2, including your postage x
Discography...
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1. 'I Feel Great' - 'Sounds of the Rhubarb Triangle'
The good people at Rhubarb Recordings gave the passing fancy a first chance on their local Wakey compilation.
2. 'Escobarred' - 'Let there be...GKPIII' - Compilation containing exclusives from: The Whippets, The Passing Fancy, One day, after school... & The Frog next door.
After being picked up and taken in to the bosom of GeekPie Records, the passing fancy contibuted a song to their roster EP
'This reminiscent track reflects back on the all the silly things we do, but makes light of it all in a jolly sing along styled track. I really loved the old-school feel of Escobarred and would probably put it as my fave on this compilation.' - sheffieldmusic.com
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It is pretty much sold out now, there may be a couple of copies available in CRASH & JUMBO in Leeds.
3. 'Christmas time a Wrenthorpe WMC' - 'GKPIV' - The Passing Fancy & The Frog Next Door - 'Christmas time at Wrenthorpe WMC / (will you be my) Hug at Xmas time'
.the passing fancy Xmas song 2008! we got all festive and released a xmas single and raised a bit of cash for charity at the same time. Sold out.
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'the passing fancy' will play anytime, anywhere for anyone, just get in touch!!
love, the passing fancy
Three sheets t' wind have 20 tickets at just 4quid a pop at the Escobar gig on Saturday 27th June! They are supporting kill it kid and fran smith! 3 bands for 4quid! Message us if you are interested in coming and support your local music scene!
hello you - sorry it's been ages - it's your violinist who got her phone and other stuff nicked earlier this year... If you're still after a violin player, please let me know... send me a message on here and I'll send you my number! Hope you're ok love - I'm much better now :) all the best Beks x x
"When you went the toilet i stared at your bottomw" Bateson, P, 2007
Class mate, really like what you got going, bit dylan, bit willy mason, but most importnatly, bit you. Would love to come up and play one night in wakey with you, make a weekend out of it or something?
You got any demos down on cd you could post to me?
January 26th @ TJ's Of Woodhouse,Leeds (Woodhouse Lib)
This event welcomes anyone young or old from any scene whether it be Ska, Indie, Mod, Scooter, Skinhead, Hippies, Townies, Trendys, anyone who loves music & wants to dance! No Discrimination!
Both Me & Roxy would love to see you at our crimbo do but if you can't make it we wish you all a Merry Christmas & New Year and thank you for all your support in 2007, see you next year! Big Loves Nadine & Roxy xxxxx
