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		"PLAYING AT SECRET GARDEN PARTY COME FIND US!" Brighton, United Kingdom Profile Views: 43206 Last Login: 7/25/2008
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Member Since	11/1/2005
Band Members	Dan Clark- storyteller, Mc, singer, guitarist, trumpetter. Dave Sanderson- singer, drummer, vocal scratcher, pianist. Buster Cottam- Double Bassist, singer, trombonist, occasional drummer. Dave Stenhouse- foley man, tuned percussion, singer, guitarist, double bass moonlighter.
Influences	Charlie Kaufman, Roots Manuva, Tom Waits, Jon Hendricks, Lambert Hendricks & Ross, Ken Nordine, Parliament, Slick Rick, Queen, Eric Satie, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers,Bobby mcFerrin, Bobby Womack, Richie Havens, Kurt Elling, John Martyn and Danny Thompson, swan silvertones, Leon Russell, Slim Gaillard, Prince, Radiohead, Lyrics Born, Busdriver, Roald Dahl, the noisettes, coleen, Blackalicious, Random people and strange experiences, Charles Mingus, Beck, Adem, Each other, John Irving and a host of other literary greats, life, strangers, friends and families, our lovers and parents.
Sounds Like	"Each track a pocket musical odyssey in its own right, barbed stories set to noire-ish symphonies of the highest calibre." losingtoday.com
Record Label	2 singles released with Sunday Best
Type of Label	None

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Susan	Jul 25 2008 6:02 AM Good to see you at Camp Best, you were awesome as always. See you at the next one xx
ShadyLady	Jul 25 2008 2:16 AM Hello! i recently saw you at Camp Bestival at Lulworth and i thought you were absolutley fabulous i really enjoyed listening to your music and stories Lotsa Love Lily xx.
Mandrake Hats	Jul 24 2008 7:23 PM Loving your site! The featured hat for this week is Flake's White Leather Proper Topper Please visit, and enjoy. Ash :o) "Some believe that the sky has been invaded by umpalumpas; others that there is a more rational explanation for the appearance of snow." Normal and very odd hats by Ash Mandrake
Digital Midgets	Jul 20 2008 10:11 AM
Ink and Light	Jul 19 2008 7:01 AM It's treat time again at Ink and Light! Bad Science at the comm:UNITY night, Komedia, Brighton Bad Science's page And Samsara from a little earlier in the evening Samsara's page Hope you enjoy. Come and join us on you tube www. youtube. com/inkandlight Or visit our myspace for a whole load of videos, photos and artwork. INK AND LIGHT
Recording Studio - Liberty Hall Studios	Jul 17 2008 4:45 AM The Hat makes our pants a little bit bigger! :)
Frock Me! Vintage Fashion Fair	Jul 5 2008 9:17 AM Hello I wanted to let you know that if you love Frock Me! Vintage Fashion Fairs, I think you’ll also have a brilliant time at our sister fair, Memory Lane . A chance to pick up retro furniture, vintage homeware and more fashion favourites. Now you can embrace the entire vintage lifestyle! Hope to see you there! x
Tom	Jul 4 2008 10:40 AM Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeman!! xx
Jilted Radio	Jun 30 2008 9:12 AM JiLted from JiLted Radio on Vimeo.
Will p.s a P.O.W	Jun 30 2008 8:33 AM they are lovely girls and their mothers are very proud. awesome i'm off for a bit in edinburgh doing a play but lets lets lets have drinks in a park soon x
Will p.s a P.O.W	Jun 30 2008 5:16 AM david (apart from being in glastonbury) where are you now? london or the bright town?
pascale	Jun 26 2008 1:09 AM come back to the lansdown one last time please. or however many times as you like but definatly again
'attie skellington	Jun 21 2008 4:45 AM i just wanna say that... i think your music is a timeless classic. it just seems to stay as fresh as when i first saw you nearly 3 years ago. also, are you playing around brighton any time soon? hats x
Mary Hampton	Jun 16 2008 3:39 AM
The Hype	Jun 13 2008 2:13 AM Thanks for accepting. Hope you enjoy our songs. The Hype x
Adam Kidd	Jun 5 2008 8:42 AM Have you seen our new live videos? More of the set on youtube: http://youtube. com/view_play_list?p=E2781D4B041E8191
Susan	Jun 3 2008 7:46 PM Hola moi again, where are you playing next hat dudes?
Mark Cunliffe - Dandelion Radio	May 31 2008 2:58 PM Hey Your track “Less Of A Lover” has been played on my show on Dandelion Radio.... ....the show the track is featured on will be part of a schedule of shows streaming for the whole of June.... :-) www. dandelionradio. com - The online radio station inspired by John Peel
Susan	May 30 2008 9:55 AM Hello, thanks for coming to the Isle of Wight and see you at Bestival! Luv ya! Susan x
the Amazing Doug!	May 29 2008 11:32 AM Thanks for stopping by Enjoy the Music
droptear modelmaker	May 27 2008 4:14 AM hello hello. Droptear Modelmaker playing Friday 30th May at The Hobgoblin. FREE ENTRY - Doors open 8pm hope to see you there.
Zoë	May 27 2008 1:01 AM Hello, I saw you at the picnic on the isle of wight and I loved it!!! I have only seen you once at the Bestival because there is always so much other stuff going on and I usually miss you by accident. Will definetly make a special effort this year.
Roxy Rawson	May 26 2008 4:27 PM Come play in London again soon!! In London!
Alisha Sufit	May 20 2008 6:29 AM Gosh! You're briliant! Thanks for the add, best wishes, Alisha
Roxy Rawson	May 18 2008 12:56 PM Like I said, I love you.
Freespirit	May 12 2008 2:46 AM Thanks for the add,and welcome to Freespirit!!- Acoustic-Folk Graham "Freespirit"
Hugo Frusslinky	May 9 2008 6:42 AM the hat and the noisettes! i dont believe it gets better than that. if the pennies come together ill take a trip to brighton... if not see you at the picnic! take it easy rob x
Weatherkings	May 9 2008 1:59 AM Hey, looks like you are playing on yhe Isle of Wight this month, where? when? You are an inspiration.
SoundLocker Studio	May 6 2008 12:12 PM Hi Guys. Just to let you know. We are now taking bookings for our new pa hire services. As of next month we will be hiring out PA rigs perfect for small to medium capacity gigs. 1.5k rigs. JBL full range speakers with a 20 channel desk with built in effects. A good powerfull yet easy to use system. We even offer a drop off and collection service including set up. Prices 1.5k rig inc. 3 mics/leads and stands inc, drop off set up and pick up= £80 per night. Extras Aditional mics/leads = £5 Mic stands = £5 Floor monitors = £20 Sound engineers available from £10 per hour.
Mark Cunliffe - Dandelion Radio	May 1 2008 12:25 PM Hey Your track “Open Hearts” has been played on my Dandelion Radio show.... ....the show the track is featured on will be part of a schedule of shows streaming for the whole of May.... :-) www. dandelionradio. com - The online radio station inspired by John Peel
Elemental: free albums for all!	Apr 18 2008 3:13 AM hello princess, I don't normally like to slut myslef around myspace, showing my wares like a thrupenny whore- but I can't resist showing off my new video. Type in 'Cup of brown joy' into youtube and brace yourself for two an a half unfforgettable minutes of frolicking fun. Hope life is treating you well sirs. Good day, professor elemental
José Félix de la Torre	Apr 16 2008 3:22 AM Hola, amigos gracias por aceptar mi invitación. Vuestro trabajo es muy interesante. Congratulations!!!! All the best. Félix
Elizabeth Walling	Apr 5 2008 11:57 AM Thanks... I really like it too. Lizabeth
DropYourDress	Apr 2 2008 11:03 AM gah i just love you guys. the music yall create is outrageous! :D if you ever come to the states and want to play in Illinois hit us up! wed love to open for you!
Tessa.	Mar 30 2008 9:46 AM hey. still loving ur sound. saw u waaaaay back when u supported mystery jets. trying to buy ur stuff... but they dnt take my card... cry. anywhere i else i can buy ur tracks? xx
Lynch Rider Lulu	Mar 28 2008 11:56 AM Hey hey Just wanted to say thanks to you all for last week's gig - we had a top time, it really was a pleasure and thanks for treating us so well. You are truly top notch. Can't wait to hear the album when it's finished! x
CARTER BROWN	Mar 27 2008 10:39 AM

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