Ben Tucker - Guitar, Voice;
Matt Parker - Bazouki, Accordion, Trombone;
Katy John - Keyboards, Accodion, Flute;
Merv - Base and pelvic muscles;
Don - Percussion and harmonica.
When two young boys who were living on the roof of a factory learned that the greatest accordionist of all time, Les Patrick, had gone to be with Jesus, they cut off their limbs and blocked off their olfactory canals in an expression of irrepressible grief. Rescued by a homeopathic masseur, they were restored to health and given prosthetic stumps with which they picked up musical instruments. After a decade they realised sounds could be made from the instruments and they began to perform power ballads and uplifting Christian military band music. Little by little, they are turning into puce birds. Recently described by Blang! (www.blang.co.uk) as: Their new album Bleeding Heart Yard is awash with grand sweeping melodies and vocals which bring to mind West Coast Elektra stuff like Tim Buckley and The Doors.
As well as a quirky humour theres an unfashionable ambition here to write something timeless and soulful.
THIS MONTH: On November the 7th we are holding our first ever (and maybe last) Open-mic night.
This will be the first ever Official Antifolk-UK Open Mic. It will feature the usual drunken fun, competitions, raffles and special guests DENNIS SCUNT, MISS SILLS, SPINMASTER PLANTPOT and a headline set from comeback king THEE INTOLERABLE KIDD!.
For musicians wanting to get the chance to perform get to the venue by 7-8pm for artist sign up and the chance to be picked for future featured slots at the Antifolk UK Open Mic and the Antifolk Rule of Four nights (and also the possiblity of being considered for forthcoming Antifolk UK Festivals at the 12 Bar Club).
Entry is FREE for everyone so bring your friends!
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November 7th 2007 The Water Poet, 9 - 11 Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6BX
Hey Matt and the rest of Albino! This is Tom (cousin of Sarah, Son of Joan and Dom....Hmmmm Lord of the rings style) Lovin the music hope u like my band's also! Hope to see u soon.
And if you're interested in National guitars check out National Reso-Phonic Guitars Scotland/UK...I am an artist dealer and can source and supply these awesome instruments at discounted prices...
acoustic slots available at a free entry gig
here is london finest everyweek
- 9th may .....join, Kev Molloy, Capulets, Sam de la haye
- 23rd may ..Join, Ballinsky project, Chris Alanio, Lyla Foy
- 30th may... Join, Rupert Brown (chikinki), Sam Carter,
Nev Hawkins
We've been recording some new tracks with our recent member Matt on piano/vocals, if you have a moment please listen to one of our new tracks at http://www.roadtov.com/profile/15499
Freeloader management presents you Farena Catch them this Monday the 2nd April at the electric acoustic club!! slaughtered lamb!!! Not to be missed!!!! Also Greg Hall is on the bill!!!
Hi from lovely Xabia!!
Check out new songs and new project on www.myspace.com/jealousbelly from Peter O Toole and Bill Zima..Hope alls well over in your world too..Keep it alive!!
Peter
The Publics chance to get up there and impress to all 2 Songs on rotation Meets loads of cool new musicains Impress and get signed up for a FULL SHOWCASE SLOT
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