Mike plays Guitar, banjo, jews harp, sleigh bells and sings
Lavinia plays Wind Organ, synth, harp, kazoo, glockenspiel and sings
Martin plays Double bass, mandola, mandolin, flute and head language word protrusion
James plays Drums, trombone, recorder, fire engine and village style morning singing
Solveig plays fiddle and cackle
Influences
Incredible string band, Gorkys zygotic Mynci, mushrooms, Gong, Bonzo dog band, Ivor Cutler, Pentangle, Syd Barrett, medieval music
NEW WORLD NOVA EP out NOW!! go and buy a copy from www.thependulums.co.uk
Once upon a time, a young man named Mike, was sitting on a bus with a young lady called Lavinia in the Heelans o' Scoatlan going at about a hunner miles an oor roond a cliff edge. They magically created the idea of a band called The Pendulums and swiftly set about finding the other members from the five corners of the town ! After a chance meeting with Mr Martin Beer at a Gong gig on the river Clyde, a trio was formed.
Then began their adventures with Mr Dimensional. He was a mysterious character who claimed to come from a magical village known as Kirkmichael and would often disappear without a trace. One day, he did and he hasn't been seen since....
Mr John Charles Wilson, a weirdo, had often been seen in various guises with the Pendulums, bangin' a bodhran dressed as a horse or jist fiddlin' aboot.
And after several cups of tea, a local type called James liked the band so much that he said he would join by playing drums over everything which worked out so well that they let him play trombone as well. He now drives them all over the place in his fire engine.
And then Mike asked his neighbour who was called Solveig to join on fiddle, cackle and mischief, helping to blend the whole magical potion in the cauldron of somthin'.
And thus, the Pendulums were created and they wrote many songs about socks and sunshine and witches and eyes and hats and other stuff. They've just made their first album called Moon Mountain which is out now. A forthcoming EP is just about finished as well. Awright ?
Tickets available from Monorail, Kings Court. 7" & Digital Download available from all good record stores & download sites from 07/07. You can pre-order the 7” vinyl from www. luckynumbernine. co. uk from 23/06.
The Zoeys are Jim Gellately's single of the week and will be live in session on Marc Riley's BBC 6 Music show too!
Punch & The Apostles debut single 'Asylum / Tie Me To The Mast' availble on 7" vinyl from www. luckynumbernine. co. uk and
Monorail (Glasgow) Avalanche(Glasgow) Oxfam Music (Glasgow) Roughtrade(s) London Sister Ray (London) Pure Groove (London)
A fantastic bill in aid of a great charity. Tickets available from Monorail & Missing Records. For the full line-up and more info please visit www. myspace. com/christmastimeinthemountains
Hey! Hope you are doing good. I wanted to let you know about a show i'm doing in London on Sunday, June 1st.
I'm touring with Tommy Allsup. He played guitar with Buddy Holly, and is the guy playing on songs like "Heartbeat", "It's So Easy", etc, etc.....he is 76 and still going strong.
He is a character.
Anyway, i would love to see you at the show. I think as a fellow musician that you will really appreciate seeing Tommy play, and listening to his stories! He is THE guy that flipped the coin with Ritchie Valens.
If you want to see Tommy in action....check out my blog. There is a video from last week in Nashville from the studio.
Take care, the music is sounding great, and i hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Kevin Montgomery
http://www. kevinmontgomery. fanbridge. com
@ Stills Gallery (Cockburn Street) 7pm-10pm tickets £4 on the door / cheap beer!
The Declining Winter is a new musical project led by Richard Vincent Adams, co-founder of leftfield musical pioneers Hood - influenced by Low, The Durutti Column and York City FC.
Skip your tea for the magnificent, synth-laden 7VWWVW (aka MAMMAL), and Doogie Paul of James Yorkston and the Athletes upright bass infamy.
HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you! Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language!!! I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT …. !! I respect your work. Greets from “D E E Z E L” (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!! If you can find the time check out my music too (thnx)
Also, Mike Hastings EP out now on Lucky Number Nine Records. Available from Mono, Avalanche, Oxfam Music and online from www. luckynumbernine. co. uk (shameless self promotion!)
Mike and The Pendulums,have a Good Easter,vegan chocolate and tidings,pop in for a fresh loaf soon,I listened to your songs twice over dins tonight,mucho enjoyable,ta,popped you to Happiness Homepage ralphgenis18. tripod. com Take Care and warm. Candle Light-Candle Bright UR
3/5 of The Pendulums are playing this gig. Not together though. 2/5 are playing together and 1/5 is playing solo. Although 1/2 of the 2/5 may perform as 1/5 for a couple of songs, maybe.
hey folks, I just wanted to let you know that, due to the popularity of our introductory offer (3 days/£300 or 1 week/£600, including engineers fees), we have decided to extend it thru March, as we are FULLY BOOKED for February. Let us know if you'd like to pop in for a visit. also, coming soon: recordings from Tut Vuvu (former members of Uncle John and Whitelock) and Les Diaboliques. Cheers, The Green Door Studio
