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The Whybirds
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"None of us actually like The Eagles you know..."

Bedford/Cambridge,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   The Whybirds: General Info
Member Since11/5/2006
Band Websitethewhybirds.com
Band MembersDave Banks
Ben Haswell
Taff Thatcher
Luke Tuchscherer
InfluencesThe good shit...
Record LabelUnsigned
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 3 2008 8:00P
Man on the Moon w/ Tinker Jack and Small Devices Cambridge
Jul 12 2008 12:30A
Rhythms of the World Hitchin
Jul 17 2008 8:00P
Band Jam Buckingham
Jul 19 2008 12:00P
Cambridge Rock Festival Godmanchester, Cambridge
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Rock Against Child Pornography Benefit - Marlboro Club Ilfracombe, Devon
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
The Ent Shed w/ the Eileen Rose Band Bedford
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
The Borderline London

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   About The Whybirds
The Whybirds are a four-piece rock 'n' roll band from Bedford, England.

All four members of the band are singer/songwriters - with influences including Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, The Band, Pearl Jam and Whiskeytown - giving the group a diverse range of songs and vocal styles, but without straying from The Whybirds' sanguine brand of rock 'n' roll.

Free of the pretence and sheep-like tendencies embraced by most other young British bands, it is the Whybirds' ability to combine uplifting music with meaningful lyrics that makes the band so enjoyable live and so compelling on record.

The public, promoters and press are starting to catch the bug. The Whybirds sold out their album launch at the Camden Barfly, and have secured themselves a residency at the Man on the Moon in Cambridge (the band will play at the Norfolk Street venue on the first Thursday of every month until July).

In just over a year of playing as The Whybirds, the band has already released two CDs – the Tonight EP in August 2007 and the self-titled, full-length debut album this March. Both records were produced by Nick Mailing (The Quireboys, The Ravines, Sister Ray) and have been well received by the band's loyal fanbase. Both are available from their website here.

The band are currently working on material for a second LP, and have been playing a lot of the new songs live. On Saturday 13 September, the 'birds will be headlining the world-famous Borderline in London as part of the venue's 20th anniversary celebrations. Buy tickets here.

Press

Bedford Roar Club:
Great big rollicking honkytonk harmonies jump into a kingsize water-bed with songs made out of tears, beers and cactus.

Cambridge Bands website:
The Whybirds are without doubt one of the best bands I've ever seen. Two guitarists, a bassist and drummer - unbelievably tight and energetic - and they all sing! If you get the chance to see them or even book them for your venue then do it.

Martin Stapleton, Esquires, Bedford (17/5/08):
The Whybirds are a quartet heavily driven by 70's country A.O.R. and have the appearance to match. Long shaggy hair with bushy beards to boot! Plus, what they have in bundles is the ability to make sweet music.

As well as the rich tuneful harmonies, there is a timeless quality in the lyrics. "What it Means" is a case in point. A delicious composition, full of feel-good combinations, it takes time out to include a raunchy guitar solo midway through. This upbeat spirit continues with "Four Little Letters", which for this reviewer should spell g-o-o-d! "Turn Right (I'll Turn Left)" is a Whybirds standard that resoundingly builds to a forceful crescendo. "Make Me Numb" is my favourite. It's a real foot-tapping, head-nodding jaunty drinking song and tonight I need no prompting! If I knew all the words I'm sure I would join in, but it's only the chorus I can follow and it's easy to sing "I'm still at the bar", and that's good enough for me!

"Hauling" is catchy and inviting. It reminds me of something that legendary country rockers The Band would have composed. The quartet are in unison as they sing "blow out the candles and haul away". Also from the new album is "Girl is on Fire". Again this possesses an emotional melody. The guitar solo once more takes the ear. It almost brings to a close a marvellous and entertaining set by a band pretty unique locally to us at Esquires. There is still time, however, for the ironically titled "Before I Go Crazy", which is something surely no-one will suffer when they are in the company of The Whybirds. A very talented band of musicians.

Nightshift Magazine, Jericho Tavern, Oxford (3/5/08):
At first sight, The Whybirds look like a bad accident with a time machine. They are flowing haired, Lynyrd Skynyrd-style rock stars that have stumbled off a tour bus from Okie Fanokie, USA circa 1969. But titter ye not, they turn out to be one of the most consummate and charismatic British bands I’ve ever seen. They have four lead singers of great quality, and in taking their turn, each subtly changes the texture of the band. By the end I don’t want them to leave the stage, the crowd whooping and hollering, and I think, I really wouldn’t want to follow that.

Seatwave.com, 12 Bar Club, London (1/11/07):
The Whybirds are a mix of Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd and occasional Eagles. They are a four-piece with four lead singers, two lead guitarists, great harmonies and terrific songs. A very tight and competent band.

Martin Stapleton, Esquires, Bedford (9/6/07):
The highlight of the evening comes with the appearance of The Whybirds, who produced an electrifying set. They play as a tight unit, especially with the bluesy sound of 'Hard to Find', and a storming finale of 'Rosalita', which are both performed so expressively. If the album is as good as the live set then it should be an essential purchase.

Beds on Sunday, Esquires, Bedford (9/6/07):
The Whybirds don't look like they sound. Appearing on stage like a bunch of slightly scary headbangers – a wash of flannel and AC/DC t-shirts – you'd fully expect a gargantuan moshpit. However, they deliver a slinky little mix of a grit-and-sawdust saloon singer fronting The Kings of Leon. Makes you want to kick back with a sasparilla.

JamLounge, Bedford (4/1/07):
The Whybirds are an honest to goodness rock 'n' roll band. The shampoo requirement of the ensemble must equate to the size of a small village pond each month. Stripped down as an acoustic unit, the band were able to demonstrate how tight and together they are as a group. They didn't miss a note, beat, harmony. Very impressive and very enjoyable.



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The Whybirds's Friends Comments
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Tinker Jack





Jul 4 2008 12:11 PM

Great work last night lads.

Had the words 'Blow out the candles.....' rotating in my head all day!

Album is fantastic.

D X
Thirteen Seven Productions





Jul 3 2008 6:31 AM

I heard your Album through Julia Jones at Britbus. I love your style, great songs and melodies.

Nikki x
Olliebodd





Jul 1 2008 4:00 PM

hey guys, Tristan showed me your stuff this weekend and its great i really liked it, looks like you are doing well, so good luck!!!

Hopefully ill make it to a gig one day.

Cheers
RACP UK GIGS





Jul 1 2008 1:11 AM

HI GUYS AND THANKS VERY MUCH FOR AN AWESOME SET AT OUR CONCERT IN IPSWICH ON SUNDAY<WE RELY ON THE BANDS LIKE YOURSELF TO SUPPORT OUR CAUSE AND PUT THE MESSAGE ON THE STREETS AND I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. IT WAS A JOY TO WORK WITH YOU AND I HOPE TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH YOU AGAIN SOON.
THANK YOU RAY (RACP UK GIGS)
Hayze


Is Online


Jun 30 2008 5:20 AM

Chaps! We really enjoyed playing with you last night. I'm sorry that there weren't more people out and about on a Sunday evening in Ipswich but hey, we appreciated it and all enjoyed your set thoroughly. I've put your album sampler on my iPod and listened to it through twice this morning. VERY impressed. If you're up for another gig in Ipswich, we'll do another with you and will ensure that its better attended at a different venue.

Cheers
Jim, Hayze
ROCK AGAINST CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ™


Is Online


Jun 30 2008 5:07 AM

Hi Guys :) !!

Just dropping by to say a BIG thank you for your magnificent performance for us yesterday in Ipswich!! We so appreciate the time and effort you put in for us, and we are sure that The East Anglian Childrens Hospice will be pleased with the money that you helped raise for them as well!!
So thanks again guys..for Rocking with us, for being the voice for this voiceless...Together we WILL make a difference for the children of today....and Tomorrow!!
Ray, Jackie, Keith, Carmen, Tobi, Beth and Russ
The Team @Rock Against Child Pornography UK

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The Makepeace Brothers





Jun 24 2008 8:20 AM

Hey there,

Thanks so much for being our friend and joining our community.

We will be coming over to England next week and we would love to meet up with you at one of the shows or maybe we could go out for a pint before the show, eh?

Hope to see you soon.

Cheers,
Finian Makepeace of the Makepeace Brothers
Emma Cherry





Jun 7 2008 5:16 AM

Hello, thanks for finding me, how are you? :)
x
SISTER RAY





Jun 3 2008 3:30 PM

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CuteLoony


Is Online


Jun 3 2008 1:29 AM

You went to see Bruce!!
I am sooooo envious :)
We've got a new drummer - woop woop!
Hope all is well and you're looking after that sex noise!
MWAH xxx
Bexx





May 30 2008 9:27 AM

OoooooooOOO The Borderline. Now I like that venue. September's a turrible long time to wait, but I'm sure I can do it! Any chance you'll be in Cambridgeshire end of July?

Bx
Tinker Jack





May 30 2008 4:37 AM

Fellas

Enjoy Sprinsteen tonight.

See you soon

x
Karen Nash





May 28 2008 4:22 AM

Hey guys! It was great to meet you and so much fun playing a show with you. Next time, can we go dogging?

;)
K
CuteLoony


Is Online


May 23 2008 8:11 AM

I miss all your hair!
xx
The Fores





May 21 2008 3:32 AM

Hey Guy's
Thanks for the add much appreciated
Keep Rockin:)
Tinker Jack





May 20 2008 12:05 PM

Hello you good looking bunch of R.O.C.K.

Hope that you can make this.......

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Tinkers x
< King Jord >


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May 15 2008 9:17 AM

hey whybirds the only one that knows me is dave coz hes my old guitar teacher. before i converted to drumming ha ha :D but dave... have a shave and remember the old Z chord :D great music and keep it up :D
Ginger





May 8 2008 8:48 AM

Thank you for accepting my friend request.

I really do like your music.

Have a nice day,
Ginger
The Melting Pot





May 5 2008 3:43 PM

Hi Guys,

Thanks for a fabulous set on Saturday night's Melting Pot.

Hope to see you back again soon,
AD
Hoss





May 5 2008 3:36 PM

Awesome gig the last night guys, really enjoyed your set. Hopefully see at a gig soon!

Hoss

Soph





May 5 2008 9:03 AM

yeah i am good thanks, i've been enjoying the sunshine we've been given today, it's soo nice and warm. my sister and i decided to help with the gardening so that was fun! soaking up the sun!
sophie xx
Soph





May 4 2008 8:35 AM

thanks for the request, cool songs
how are you?
sophie x
Bexx





May 2 2008 7:43 AM

Have big fun in London tonight guys - nice to see y'all back in town! Can't make it, so am v sad of course. But the prospect of the Bank Holiday's cheered me up a little!

Bx
RACP UK GIGS





Apr 20 2008 10:02 AM

hi really looking forward to working with you guys in ilfracombe,devon in august,your support means everything to us and together we can make a difference thanks ray
The Stoats





Apr 14 2008 9:47 AM

Hi Whybirds , Thanks for having The Stoats as a friend. Hauling is a great track that really shows off your fantastic guitar sounds.
I hope life is being nice and cuddly to you.
If you get a chance to pop over to my page and offer any feedback on songs, it would be much appreciated.

Lots of peace

Stoat



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RSW Concerts





Apr 9 2008 10:33 AM

BORDERLINE TICKETS going fast. Dont miss this incredible special WHYBIRDS show in September at the legendary venue as part of its celebrations.
Tickets on sale now from www. meanfiddler. com !!! Get it in your diary !!
bdboozE





Apr 7 2008 9:46 AM

i like it...ive seen you all around myspace...now i have listend...and its great!! thanks for stopping to listen,
x bdboozE
CuteLoony


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Apr 3 2008 3:19 AM

Oh yes..
Band is cruising along but getting pretty stressful so today I'm planning my holiday as to get my head together.
Not long before we are up your way :)
CuteLoony


Is Online


Apr 3 2008 1:41 AM

Hello there hairy folk..
Hope all is well and life is treating you kindly..
MWAH x
*sex noise*
SISTER RAY





Mar 20 2008 6:39 AM

verysmall bg
James Gale





Mar 13 2008 3:05 AM

Hi guys - excellent songs, a great sound - and style! Expect to hear a lot more of The Whybirds... Thanks for the request, you're very welcome.
cheers, James

JG at Soul Food Café, Brest, Bretagne, France
Valarie Dunn





Mar 13 2008 1:45 AM

Thanks Guys.

Come listen..
The Johnny Parry Trio





Mar 11 2008 5:55 AM

Hello Whybirds,

I'm spreading the word that we have a new EP for sale. If your interested we have some of the songs on our myspace and if you enjoy what you hear the 'Little Prayers 1-8' EP is available for the bargain price of £3.50 inc p&p,

cheers

ben
Lost Boys Studio





Mar 10 2008 2:11 PM

Good gig on Saturday Guys...am dusting off the guitar myself this friday...think i can just about remember how to play !