White Vinyl Formed in late 2006 when Louis Garbutt (Drums), Louis Dawkins (Bass/Guitar) and Tom Porter (Guitar/Bass/Vocals) were joined by brother of Louis G, Tim Garbutt (Acoustic Guitar/ Vocals). The band started writing immediatly and were given a debut gig with only a 20 minute set, of with inclided a few covers. Since there debut in September 2006 White Vinyl have since written an hour and a half set of purley their own songs. This hard work was repayed with gigs in places such as Durham, Sunderland and even a gig at London's The Rhythm Factory with 'Hatcham Social' and 'Tokyo Dragons'. Promoters have also trusted White Vinyl as the local support to bigger bands coming to the North East. For example 'Friendly Fires' at Ku Bar in Stockton and their most notable local gig, playing the Empire in Middlesbrough for the second time supporting The Maccabees.
White Vinyl now have a respectable following in and around Teeside which is growing all the time.
The band has since written their set in a style most are not confident to pigeonhole, incorperating Indie, Folk, Punk and a ducting of Rock n Roll.
As a band, we hope you like it!
Our first bitta Press:
White Vinyl describe themselves as a band playing a blend of infectious FOLK/FUNK/POP music. At first I wasn’t to sure how this was going to work, but upon listening you notice they’ve got there own unique style, I was hooked from the first track on there demo ‘Not Enough’, you cant help but sing along and the songs seems to, like it or not, stick in your head. Fortunately I liked it!
Expect to here a lot more from this band in the future, so have a listen now and see what you think, but be warned you WILL be humming along.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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.
Ello u orite? ... Ive got a new track up called "Not Good Enough" Produced by Little Seedy and would apprciate it if you could check it out and let me know what you think, thanks!
Hey, thanks for accepting my add! How are you doing?
If you've got a minute, I really need your help! Could you vote for me to play the Belladrum festival? I'm in first place just now but the other bands aren't far behind. This is the link:
I'm goin to London with Graeme on the 9th but coming home on the 11th, I might come if I go back to Newcastle instead of home that night though. You goin out after or goin straight home? x
Hey caught your last 2 songs at saltburn bandstand wicked idea wish I'd known about it I just heard you from my house and wandered down. Next time more advertising would be cool enjoyed what I did hear.
Thanks again for playing last night, you lot were great, it's a shame you couldn't have stuck around for the rest of the night it turned out to be a pretty darn good lil shindig! Keep in touch, Arthouse x
