Jon Palmer - vocals, guitar ---------- Sam Barrett - bass ---------- Rhys Jones - guitar, mandolin, dobro, vocals ---------- Paul Johnson - percussion ---------- Tom Cassidy - accordion, banjo, vocals
Influences
Van Morrison, Counting Crows, Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, Ryan Adams, The Pogues, The Waterboys, REM (early period), The Big Dish, Steve Earle, Neil Young, Gin Blossoms, Clive Gregson, Boo Hewedine, Lucinda Williams, Warren Zevon, The Wallflowers, Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer, Johnny Cash, John Hiatt, Graham Parker, Teenage Fanclub, The Ramones, The Band, The Be Good Tanyas, Oyster Band, Show of Hands, The Cash Brothers, Bob Dylan, Del Amitri, Gram Parsons.
Fuelled by the songs of singer/guitarist Jon Palmer (former Grolsch UK Songwriter of the Year and a published songwriter with Sony) Waterland are part singer/songwriter, part rock and roll, and part contemporary folk.
The new album, Butterfly In Reverse, has received outstanding reviews and the band are currently busy promoting this with live performances and radio slots.
Having started out a duo, Waterland have now evolved into a dynamic acoustic 5 piece band, encompassing a wealth of individual musical experience.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hi there! We've got a new EP that we're especially proud of called Summer which is the second in our series of seasonal EPs this year. We'd love for you to listen to the EP online, and to do so, just click on the graphic below. If you like what you hear, we'd be very grateful if you'd support our efforts by buying the EP for €2.50 (around $3.20).
Hope all is going great for you. Thanks for being our friend!
A date not to be missed! 21st June @ Severn Arts- chapel allerton (family event) Urbans Strings performing 7 piece band midday-3pm. looking forwrad to seeing you all there, Caroline
Thanks for the add. Loved your set on Weds in Otley, really full sound after all the acoustic music, and bubbling with energy. I'm glad I stayed til the end!
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