Influences are everything I've ever heard. Favourites would be: Joe Zawinul, Keith Jarrett, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen.
I'm a guitarist, bass player and songwriter. I've played and recorded in a lot of bands with a load of great people (see the pics) including The Ric Sanders Group, Fairport Convention, Touch & Go, Nigel Kennedy, John Etheridge, Dave Swarbrick, Andrew Cronshaw, The Albion Morris Band, Brent Ford & The Nylons, Rik Mayall, and I write music for TV. I used to be a presenter on Channel 5 but I'm alright now.
A few friends have said I should put up some of the solo stuff I've done, so here we go with a few things from the forthcoming solo album.
The first tune is a double guitar improvisation I recorded as a tribute to my hero Joe Zawinul. The title was inspired my his son Erich's simple yet profound statement:
"Joe Zawinul was born in Earth time on 07 July 1932 and was born in Eternity time on 11 September, 2007. He, and his music, will continue to inspire!"
In my (less than humble) opinion, no greater musician has ever walked the planet.
Also got some more gigs coming up with the excessively talented Tyler Massey - enormously good fun. He's a really great guitar player, singer and songwriter. We've just begun some recording, you can hear a rough mix here of 'Don't Look Away.' or you can visit: myspace.com/masseyfletcher
My main band is the Ric Sanders Group - you can check out: www.ricsanders.co.uk. I love playing with these guys. Ric and Greg are two of the most empathetic and inventive musicians I've ever worked with and this band is a complete joy. We've got two albums out which you can get on iTunes.
The album with Catherine Howe is nearly done. There'll be some more samples up on the CatherineHoweVoFletcher myspace.
Also doing gigs and recording with the Amazing Laura Broad.
Just taken delivery of an Olivewood Parlour Guitar made by Malcolm Weaver. I simply cannot believe the tone and volume that is produced by this beautiful little instrument. Check out Malcolm's web site:www.olivewoodparlourguitars.com
hi ya get down for either 18th July [this saturday] @ MARRs bar where I will b playing theremin, stylophone, gtr & circuit bent devices with damo Suzuki [of Can] narcoleptic Penguin [junk percusionists], dudes of Neptune, ed steelefox, worrisome ankle trout- john Joe Murray. Sunday 19th I will b playing with John Joe Murray for his birthday berlesque themed night @ the cellar bar, foregate street [near train station] worcester. look forward 2 c'in u! these 2 nights r total one offs! not to be missed.. xXx
“Friday night at BASE STUDIOS in Stourbridge we film
bands and musicians who come down to play the OPEN MIC and we
make promotional videos for FREE. Just turn up at 7pm to play the OPEN MIC. Filming begins at 7pm.
There's always a crew there. The Bar opens at 7pm too and if you want more
people in your video then bring a crowd down with you (It makes your videos
look better)” - Nick
Interview: Camera: Andy Watts
Music clip Director/editor/camera: Nick J.Townsend
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HELLO FROM Q2 JAM BAR……….WE HAVE LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT . WEDNESDAY BEING OPEN MIC NIGHT ALL ARE WELCOME. THIS FRIDAY WE HAVE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE Q2 JAM BAR GREEN ST KIDDERMINSTER DY10 1AL TEL NO:01562823428 WWW.MYSPACE.COM/Q2JAMBAR WEDNESDAY Every wedneday we hold an . Open Mic session. All you need to do is turn up at the venue @ 8.00pm to reserve your slot with Dan. We will also use this session as a showcase for anyone who wants to be considered for a gig on a friday , so come down and show use you wares! Free drink for all performers :-) LINE UP FOR MAY’S BANDS
HELLO FROM Q2 JAM Bar.WE HAVE LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT . WEDNESDAY BEING OPEN MIC NIGHT ALL ARE WELCOME. THIS FRIDAY WE HAVE -Kid Gloves- Four Lads from Kidderminster (K-Town), with a common interest in playing,making,and hearing music. Its all about the music...and the beer..and the ladies!!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE Q2 JAM BAR GREEN ST KIDDERMINSTER DY10 1AL TEL NO:01562823428 WWW.MYSPACE.COM/Q2JAMBAR WEDNESDAY
Every wedneday we hold an . Open Mic session. All you need to do is turn up at the venue @ 8.00pm to reserve your slot with Dan. We will also use this session as a showcase for anyone who wants to be considered for a gig on a friday , so come down and show use you wares! Free drink for all performers
LINE UP FOR APRIL’S BANDS
FRI 3rd OAK VS KIK
OAK, an English industrial-metal outfit, based in the West Midlands town of Kidderminster were first formed by Nicholas Hall and Alexander Hudson in 2001 as a dark metal band.
www.myspace.com/oakweb FRI 10th Sons Of Beaches
Sons of Beaches are an original rock outfit from Kidderminster www.myspace.com/sonsofbeaches FRI 17th GOITY
GOLTY IS AN ESTABLISHED SOLO ARTIST FROM THE SEYCHELLES, BRINGING HIS FRESH SEYCHELLES ROOTS REGGAE TO THE UK…. ..
www.myspace.com/goltyfarabeau FRI24th FIRST DEGREE BURNS
First Degree Burns (FDB) are an eight piece band whose influences stem from the concrete roots of Bristol, via France, Jamaica and much in between. influences, be it Dub, Skank driven Ska, Roots Reggae, Two Tone, Rock, Metal through the all inclusive umbrella of Hip Hop, they’ve created a fusion which they proclaim as “Skip Hopp”
www.myspace.com/firstdegreeburnsuk
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