OLD ENGLAND GROWN NEW: A brand new feature on Gregg Cave's latest studio album, "Old England Grown New"! Features exclusive interviews and a review!

 

Gregg Cave is one of the many talented singer-songwriters that are coming out of the UK's underground folk scene. Gregg very effectively combines old traditional tunes with his new contemporary compositions. He has recently released a studio album entitled "Old England Grown New" and continues to tour the UK, both as a solo artist and with a backing band.

 

We caught up with Gregg recently to have a chat about his music and his latest album, it can be read below. Also, be sure to check out our review of the album which is also in this feature.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

PART 1 - THE INTERVIEW

 

Hi Gregg, hope you're well. The first question we always ask acts that are new to the blog is what kind of records were on around the house when you were younger and who are your big influences?

 

Gregg: "I was brought up on a steady flow of folk rock and prog rock. Bands such as Lindisfarne, Jethro Tull, The Strawbs, Tom Petty and Aphrodites Child. One of the biggest influences from my childhood was Alan Hull, the frontman and songwriter for Lindisfarne."

 

As you know, we have only just discovered your music via your new studio album, "Old England Grown New". Can you give is a brief overview of your career to date?

 

Gregg: "I've been writing and singing in public since school days. I've fronted all manner of indie type bands through my teens. I gradually got more into folk rock and enjoying mixing old trad songs with electric instruments and mixing them with my stuff. I put together a band called CAVE and we played all over England and bits of Europe, playing festivals and toilet sized venues, one of our highlights being Sidmouth Folk Festival. I'm now finding that going by my own name as a solo artist is a lot less restrictive but I still enjoy playing and recording with musicians that I've been playing with most my adult life!"

 

Your new LP is a great folk rock album and sure to do very well. It has a very English feel to it. Would you say that is a fair assessment and was this what you were aiming for?

 

Gregg: "Like a lot of writers I didn't set out to make a particular thing but as the songs started being recorded there was definitely a theme that came out and I am quite happy with that. You're not the first person to say that it has an English feel to it so maybe you're right!"

 

The album features three traditional compositions. One thing that has always fascinated me is the vast array of traditional songs that are recorded by folk artists and they all seem to be as good as the last! Where do you discover these beautiful, old songs and how do you choose which traditional songs that you want to perform or record?

 

Gregg: "I read a lot of old books and note down anything interesting that I hear or read. I've picked up songs from my local town library and made the pilgrimage to the famous 'Cecil Sharp house'. My passion is giving the old songs a relevance to where we are now. That can be whether they have a good beat or melody to get a night started or the words still ring true today. The title track of the album I believe is a good example of the latter."

 

One of the traditional songs you recorded, "The Bonny Lass Of Anglesey", features a fine fiddle part from folk legend Dave Swarbrick. How did he get involved and what was it like recording with such a legendary figure?

 

Gregg: "I met Swarb by booking him to play a gig in my local town. I then crossed paths with him a year later when performing at the Cambridge Folk Festival. I mentioned the album and he was up for it. It was a pleasure and an honour to work with him."

 

It has to be said that the original tracks on the album are just as good, if not better, as the traditional ones. One of my favourites is "The Bunny Run". This track does have a very classic folk feel to it but still has a very fresh edge. What influenced the track and what is it about?

 

Gregg: "'The Bunny Run' is the nickname given to a main road that leads into Northampton town centre. These days it's an infamous pub crawl and back in the day young people would wear their best rags and 'court' down this road. My nan told me this so it must be true! That inspired the song and its evolved into a song that talks about landmarks in my hometown, some of which have been torn down and ruined forever by bad council planning but the people will always be linked by the river that flows through the town and our blood itself."

 

You say that you are organising a tour in support of the album. How is this coming and can you release any details to us?

 

Gregg: "Yes, we plan to be on the road throughout the end of this year and into 2015. I'm putting together a new year tour in Germany and we'll be hitting the folk clubs and festivals in England. Gigging is what we do all the time. So my advice is to keep an eye on the website as we are always announcing shows."

 

After finishing the tour what is up next for you? A new album?

 

Gregg: "Like I said the gigging doesn't really stop. I reckon by the tail end of next year I'll be looking at getting some more stuff onto record if not before. I am writing for an exciting project that's a bit secret at the moment so hopefully that'll get me out and about more too, any news will be on the website."

 

Final question, who would be in your dream super group?

 

Gregg: "Drums - Ginger Baker, bass - Dave Pegg, guitar - Jimi Hendrix, spoons - Miley Cyrus and lead vocal - Woody Guthrie."

 

 

PART 2 - THE QUICKFIRE ROUND

 

Favourite Beatle?

 

Gregg: "George."

 

Favourite band or singer?

 

Gregg: "Wilco."

 

Favourite new band or singer?

 

Gregg: "Temples."

 

Favourite song?

 

Gregg: "Over The Hill by John Martyn."

 

Favourite album?

 

Gregg: "First Utterance by Comus."

 

Vinyl, CD or download?

 

Gregg: "CD."

 

When you press shuffle on your iPod, what is the first track that comes on?

 

Gregg: "What's an iPod?"

 

Style icon?

 

Gregg: "Lovejoy."

 

Favourite film?

 

Gregg: "Excalibur, the 80's version."

 

Favourite TV show?

 

Gregg: "In The Night Garden."

 

Who would play you in a film of your life?

 

Gregg: "Ian McShane."

 

Favourite food?

 

Gregg: "Indian."

 

Football team?

 

Gregg: "The Hammers."

 

 

PART 3 - THE REVIEW

 

Gregg Cave's brand new studio album is sure to become a classic English folk album. Entitled "Old England Grown New" it blends contemporary folk sounds with the more traditional approach as well. There is an array of different approaches to the tracks; "Aida's Lullaby" is a solo instrumental, "Last Day" (featuring words taken from a John Clare poem) is just a duet with fiddle and melodeon and tracks such as "The Bunny Run" are brilliant folk rock songs with a full electric band.

 

It certainly starts with a bang with a fine rendition of the traditional ballad "The Bonny Lass Of Anglesey". This track also features some fine fiddle work from none other than Mr Dave Swarbrick who gives the track a very traditional feel. The percussion and thumping bass also adds to this and bring the recording to life, giving it a very live feel.

 

There are a further two traditional tracks featured on the album; the title track and "An Atheist's Grave". Both of which are pure and brilliant, however Gregg Cave also has the talent of being able to write great folk songs in his own right. "Born Of This Land" perhaps demonstrates this best and is a song that Richard Thompson would've been proud of writing. Again, this track features a great fiddle part. "The Bunny Run" and "Ancient Hymn" also provide highlights amongst the original compositions, as does album closer "William Morris-Wat Tyler"; a beautiful ballad.

 

Cave is not however purely limiting himself to the folk genre and the Americana / country and western influence is evident on "Down By The Lake" and "Ancient Hymn", both original compositions from the Northamptonshire singer-songwriter. These tracks are comparable to modern alternative country artists such as Ryan Adams and Eric Church, so there's definitely variety in this album.

 

The lead vocal throughout is also exceptional and deserves a mention. It sounds as if it has been lifted from an early Fairport Convention album, which is no bad thing!

 

Overall, this album is as good as it gets in modern folk rock. It has a solid footing in old, traditional approaches but Cave brings a very nice and fresh original take on the folk music genre.

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this feature on Gregg Cave, be sure to check out previous feature on Crash Club!

 

You can check Gregg Cave out at the following link - http://www.greggcave.com/

 

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NEW MUSIC AND GIGS: An interview with JT from the soon-to-be-launched New Music And Gigs!

 

Below if our interview with JT from up and coming music organisation New Music And Gigs! Their aim is to get as many unsigned bands heard as possible, their site will be launching shortly!

 

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PART 1 - THE INTERVIEW

 

What was your first musical memory and what pushed you towards pursuing a career in the record industry?

 

"Seeing Marc Bolan on Top Of The Pops and thinking he's got strange eyes, how does he do that! For building the site it's from years of travelling in countries where the local scene is dire and just wishing to easily hear great new music again. I now live in Saigon, Vietnam and the music scene here is very slowly improving but it's still mainly Thai and Korean pop."
 

What kind of records were on around the house when you were younger and would you say that these records still have an influence on your music today?

 

"My parents weren't into music at all and my sister used to play David Cassidy, The Osmonds and the Bay City Rollers. Pleased to say those records have had no positive influence on my music today, but friends at school started playing punk when it appeared (the Pistols and The Clash etcetera) and that kicked off my love of music. My tastes have broadened over the years but I still love bands who play with that energy and commitment."   
 

Had you been involved with any bands or musical projects prior to launching New Music and Gigs?

 

"I've got no musical talent whatsoever and so my only involvement was buying records and going to gigs, which I was good at."
 

Can you talk us through the concept behind New Music and Gigs?

 

"There's a lot of real talent out there but it's hard for them to get heard. Virtually all other sites just put up any music they receive and so the good artists are buried under thousands of crap acts. We actually listen to everything we receive and filter out the crap. People can then download a free album every week of various artists, various styles, knowing it will be good. Everyone has their favourite musical style but we hope they will step outside this and listen to other genres as well."

What sorts of acts or organisations are you aiming to feature on your site?

 

"For acts we are simply looking for good! We will help highlight any style of music as long as it's good. We've got tracks ranging from old school punk to jazz funk to highlight. We won't highlight cover versions though, we want original music only. For organisations we will accept any company who can help acts get ahead, this can be venues, promoters, video makers, bloggers etcetera. The aim is to get the acts noticed and help them build their name and reputation."
 

How can acts get in touch with you if they want to feature on the site?

 

"We haven't yet launched the site as we are connecting with the official UK charts so that all online sales will count. However, we have a holding website and www.newmusicandgigs.com where new artists can upload music and videos. For any information I can be contacted by email at music@newmusicandgigs.com - I will always personally reply."
 

What are your thoughts on the music scene of today?

 

"Because I live overseas I'm not as closely exposed to it as I used to be, but to me it seems to be going through a lull at the moment. Record labels and radio are playing it safe as they're not making their return from record sales and too much focus is being placed on the pushing the big, guaranteed sellers rather than trying to break the emerging talent. If U2, for example, release anything there is huge (free) publicity everywhere which they hardly need. That's why we are trying to help get the good unsigned acts noticed."
 

What advice would you give to young bands that are just starting up today?

 

"Keep trying, you never know when your break will come. Believe in yourselves but be honest about your abilities. The web is an excellent tool to help raise your profile so build your own site and get it out there as much as possible. Use the blogs, in particular those that cover your musical genre. Never sign a contract without getting a second and third opinion first. Oh, and join New Music and Gigs!"
 

If you were in a band, who would be your dream collaboration?

 

"The Stone Roses. They'd add something cool to any music."
 

Who would be in your dream super group?

 

"Reni on drums, Paul Simonon on bass, Johnny Marr on guitar, Bowie on vocals and me in the audience."

 

 

PART 2 - THE QUICKFIRE ROUND

 

Favourite Beatle?

 

"Lennon."
 

Favourite band?

 

"Changes depending on whose on the iPod at the time but probably Joy Division. Some of their music still sends shivers up my spine."
 

Favourite new band?

 

"I think the best first album I heard last year was by Spector. Not had a chance to see them live but an excellent record.
 

Favourite song?

 

"So many but if I have to name just one I'll go with the Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness."

Favourite album?

 

"London Calling - The Clash. Not a bad track on it, great variety of influences, excellent cover and a brave step forward."
 

Vinyl, CD or download?

 

"I love vinyl, crackles and all, you can't beat having that slab of plastic and proper sleeve in your hand but I've been travelling for years so now it has to be downloads only for me. Not the same sound quality but a hell of a lot easier to catch a plane with."
 

When you press shuffle on your iPod, what is the first song that comes on?

 

"Preston School of Industry - Escalation Breeds Escalation."
 

Style icon?

 

"Don't really have one (style or icon!) but to me the coolest guy was Joe Strummer."
 

Favourite film?

 

"Some Like It Hot, classic. Seen it so many times but still makes me laugh."
 

Favourite TV show?

 

"Not been able to watch TV for years but liked Dexter."
 

Who would play you in a film of your life?

 

"My mates would probably say Rowan Atkinson..."
 

Favourite food?

 

"Italian."
 

Football team?

 

"Tottenham Hotspur. No other team can so regularly take you to the dizzying heights of pure brilliance and then plunge you to the depths of comic despair in the same ninety minutes."

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this feature on New Music And Gigs! Check out our previous feature on DC Fontana!

Check out New Music and Gigs here - http://www.newmusicandgigs.com/

Contact JT here - music@newmusicandgigs.com

 

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SONIC CANDY SOUL: Beautiful music for beautiful people from The Electric Stars!

 

AB Says: "The Electric Stars are the latest Manchester band to come to prominence. Their debut album, 'Sonic Candy Soul', was released last year on Detour Records and is a fine showcase of their wide-ranging styles and influences. They deliver a mix of rock 'n' roll, glam, psychedelia and, at points, even gospel. It features the exceptional singles 'Between the Streets and the Stars' and 'I Want You', as well as a fine selection of album tracks. The LP itself starts with lead singer, Jason Edge, preaching the line 'beautiful music for beautiful people' - foreshadowing what ensues in the next fifty minutes. Then, with a kick, the album takes off with '136' which hints at early New York Dolls and lyrical references The Stones and Elvis - obvious influences here as well. This is followed by the aforementioned 'Between the Streets and the Stars', adding more texture and a groovy drum beat, and then the much slower 'Alison Williams', which is where the evident psychedelic influences come in. Meanwhile, 'I Want You' is reminiscent of Iggy and the Stooges and of the early garage bands and 'Blind' is exceptional with 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' gospel choir singing the song out in a grand finale. The album continues to grow with more rock 'n' rollers in the form of 'Who's Gonna Satisfy Me' and 'Not Man Enough' and some slower numbers such as 'Stoned Again', 'Old Fashion Girl' and 'Bedtime Stories'. The album concludes with 'Isolation', which builds and builds with exquisite guitar playing and driving drums until the band finally find themselves where they started - 'beautiful music for beautiful people'. Overall, outstanding stuff, one of the finest debut albums for quite some time!"

 

AB's Top Picks:

'136'

'Between The Streets And The Stars'

'Blind'

'Isolation'

 

Hope you enjoyed this feature on The Electric Stars! Check out our previous feature on Likely Lads!

 

Check out The Electric Stars here - http://www.theelectricstars.com/

 

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TORNADO: Our interview with Tilt Shift Music's biggest success story so far, Ali Ingle!

 

PART 1 - "THE INTERVIEW"

What was your first musical memory and what pushed you towards pursuing a career in the record industry?

 

"My first musical memory is getting a Beautiful South tape for one of my birthdays. I think I always used to sing along to 'Perfect 10' (even though the tape I received didn't have the song on it) and I played it to death. After that I was just exposed to so much different music that it was just something that was always there. The realisation of wanting to make an actual career out of it myself came much later, after my dreams of being a scientist, a fighter pilot, and finally an astronaut died out."

 

What sort of records were played around the house when you were younger and did these records have an influence on your songwriting?

 

"I remember a lot of different songs and styles being played around me, from Radiohead to Van Morrison. Mostly music with strong lyrical content so I would like to think it had a definite impact on my writing. Also my mum and dad were the rich in culture, poor in money types which gave me a very good head for appreciating the beauty and magic in the mundane. I thank god it was that way round."

 

Had you been involved with any other bands prior to becoming a solo artist as Ali Ingle?

 

"Like most I dabbled. I was in a band with my best mates as a kid but we failed to play barely one gig. We were more into the idea of being in a band than changing the world with our music. I'm the only one who carried it on and decided it was what I wanted to do. The others were much wiser than I."

 

Why did you choose to become a solo artist instead of forming a band?

 

"I just wrote on my own and sang on my own. Getting other people in didn't seem necessary. I've always been something of a lone wolf, or a lone fox. I love being alone but I wouldn't say I'm particularly an introvert. I really enjoy the company of others, its just sometimes its easier to be alone. "

 

How would you describe the sound of Ali Ingle?

 

"I would say for a long time it was very much vocal and lyric based, but recently I've been working with a band and they have brought out a lot more music in me. Ultimately, I am just trying to make honest music for a generation of dreamers."

 

You describe your lyrics as ‘well observed’. What would you say is more important for you as an artist – the lyrics or the music?

 

"For me its the lyrics, I'm all about the lyrics and what it is you are trying to say. But the music makes a lot of people listen to the lyrics. To get the perfect mix of the two is the goal I'm always striving for!"

 

You’ve released a few singles to date including ‘Tornado’. What is this song about and what influenced it?

 

"The song is about what makes a person. I believe it is the failures not the achievements that you truly learn and grow from. My biggest influences come from my biggest mistakes. I use the metaphor of a tornado to symbolise the wreckage left behind from different people you meet, either through love or hate. I remember clearly when the song came about as I was trying to find a song and to finish off my first release that I was looking to put out. It hit me like a brick what I wanted to say and the rest is, as they say, history."

 

Your hard work over the years has recently been rewarded with a record deal. What did it feel like the day that the dream came true?

 

"It was like the day you leave high school and realise that it's time to get serious, but also your really f**king happy that you don't have to go back to school! That is exactly how I felt."

 

What role would you say that Tilt Shift Music has played in your career?

 

"A massive one. Not only in promoting me and getting my music out there but also giving birth to me and bringing me up to be the person I am."

 

You count Chris Difford among your fans. How does it feel having such an icon and great songwriter as a fan of your music?

 

"Chris is an absolute legend. He's been so supportive since the day I met him and to know that one of my biggest idols approves of what I do is the most encouraging thing I can ask for. Squeeze are a big influence to me as they were among the many artists that were played to me growing up."

 

You’re playing a ‘hometown’ gig this Christmas in which you’re showcasing your new band line up. What can fans expect from this?

 

"Fans can expect a night of amazing live music and crazy robot Christmas fun. I've been rehearsing and working on new material as well as old, and I can't wait to see how it goes down. Plus my support is awesome. They are gonna blow your socks off."

 

The gig is being billed as ‘Do Robots Dream of Christmas?’ Where did this come from?

 

"Just my love for robots and Christmas really. The name is inspired by the Phillip K Dick book, 'Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep'. I'm a sci-fi fan and needed a reason to dress like a robot. This seemed like a better reason than any!"

 

Do you have any 'rituals' before going on stage?

 

"Not really. I always get ritually nervous. I'm like part time superstitious so I've had like good luck charms over the years but I always come to my senses. Mainly I just pray that its gonna go well and I'm not gonna embarrass myself."

 

Any live dates coming up?

 

"Do Robots Dream Of Christmas, 21st December, Evac, Liverpool."

 

Any new songs in the pipeline?

 

"Loads, I write all the time so there's always a new song. I'm demoing like crazy so I may release any that don't make the album on a 'not good enough for the album' album."

 

When can fans be expecting the next release?

 

"In the new year. I'm currently recording my debut album so when that is finished I will be releasing some singles!"

 

Who would be your dream collaboration?

 

"David Gray. I've always wanted to collaborate with him since forever. Also Bob Dylan would be unbelievable. That's dream come true shit right there."

 

Who would be in your dream super group?

 

"Basically me with the band from the Muppets. That would be my dream supergroup. Or even just me with animal on drums in a white stripes style band."

 

PART 2 - "THE QUICKFIRE ROUND"

 

Favourite Beatle?

 

"John."

 

Favourite band?

 

"The Beach Boys."

 

Favourite new band?

 

"Haim."

 

Favourite song?

 

"Rocket Man, Elton John."

 

Favourite album?

 

"Grace, Jeff Buckley."

 

Vinyl, CD or download?

 

"Vinyl."

 

Style icon?

 

"James Dean."

 

Favourite clothing brand?

 

"Don't have one."

 

Favourite film?

 

"Rocky."

 

Favourite TV show?

 

"Frasier."

 

Who would play you in a film of your life?

 

"Seth Green."

 

Favourite food?

 

"Lasagne."

 

Football team?

 

"Everton."

 

Hope you enjoyed this feature on Ali Ingle! Check out our previous feature on Button Up!

 

Check out Ali Ingle here - http://www.aliingle.co.uk/

 

Check out Tilt Shift Music here - http://www.tiltshiftmusic.com/

 

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LOOKING OUT TO SEA: Our latest interview with a Tilt Shift Music band - Red Sails!

 

PART 1 - "THE INTERVIEW"

 

What was your earliest musical memory and what pushed you towards pursuing a career in the music industry?

 

Kieran: "Having a bright red and white plastic Fisher-Price Music Box, then taking it apart to see how it worked (probably by breaking it first) and strumming/plucking it, loved the little brightly coloured records, you could add extra little marks on it to make it a bit different too."

Jamie: "Our mum and dad playing lots of Kinks, Beefheart, Beatles and Stones and old Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee on tapes in the car while we drove to France for holidays in between fall outs and arguments over directions. One of our uncles was a drummer and our folks had some musician mates that would come round as well when we were young playing guitars and that, so that definitely helped."

 

Had you been involved in any other band prior to Red Sails?

 

Kieran: "I've been in bands with Jamie and that's it, Ollie's been involved in some of these too."

Jamie: "We've all been in other bands over the years, me and Kieran being brothers have been in the same ones from when we were kids to now, Ollie's also been involved in some of those along the way, Gray was with The Stands among others, Chris was with The Skylarks among other Liverpool bands."

 

How did Red Sails begin?

 

Kieran: "Initially Red Sails was me, Jamie, Chris and Gray, but then for playing live we needed someone so got Ollie in to play bass and sing and its been working out very well."

Jamie: "It sort of just happened, Chris, Gray, Kieran and myself had got together to do some recording and kept playing together and realised we had something so drafted Ollie in as well and that was it really."

 

Where did the name Red Sails come from?

 

Kieran: "Chris can answer that one."

Jamie: "Chris had heard a Jimmy McGriff tune, 'Red Sails in the Sunset', and liked the name from that, also it sounds kind of abstract as well which can cover a few things and seemed to fit with what we were doing. It kind of fits with the city and of course the football! Although Chris and Ol being Evertonians will no doubt question that..."

 

How would you describe the sound of Red Sails?

 

Kieran: "Harmonies, interesting unusual music with strong melodies, organic, eclectic, sometimes melancholic."

Jamie: "Honest, eclectic, melodic, lots of harmonies, at times a bit melancholic, what's not to like!"

 

One of your more recent songs is ‘Looking Out to Sea’, a fine example of a melancholic pop song. What influenced the song and what is the song itself about?

 

Kieran: "Jamie wrote that one so it's over to him for that." 

Jamie: "Cheers for that, there's definitely a La's influence, but lyrically I suppose about missed chances with a relationship, I didn't realise it at the time but that's basically it."

 

Do you have any 'rituals' before you go on stage?

 

Kieran: "Yes, panic at where my plectrums, capo, water and beer, leads and batteries are, whether I've changed my pedal batteries or not? Check everyone's got a setlist, guitars tuned, that kind of thing!"

Jamie: "Generally just busy trying to remember whether everything's set up and tuned in, whether I got a pint in and where I left the set list!"

 

Any live dates coming up?

 

Kieran: "1st November at Leaf on Bold Street in Liverpool. We're playing as part of City Walls EP launch. Also on the 14th November at The Cavern on Mathew Street in Liverpool, playing for Dave Monks, BBC Introducing."

 

Any new songs in the pipeline?

 

Kieran: "Always, I write all the time, as do Jamie and Chris too."

Jamie: "Always."

 

When can fans be expecting the next release?

 

Kieran: "As soon as we're happy with it and it's done really. We've been recording for a long time and spent an age making sure everything is as we want it. We're in the final straight and almost finished now, all the hard work we've put in is really starting to show and we're really excited with how she's shaping up."

Jamie: "The next one's pretty much already written but we just need to finish this one first and get out promoting it. We're always demoing stuff so its looking."

 

Who would be your dream collaboration?

 

Kieran: "Brian Wilson, Arthur Lee, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Danger Doom and Sly Stone."

Jamie: "Grizzly Bear always have something interesting going on, same with Tame Impala for me."

 

Who would be in your dream supergroup?

 

Kieran: "James Jamerson, Mr. Bass; Buddy Rich, Mr. Drums; Marvin Gaye on piano and vocals (strictly no dancing); Steve Cropper and Jimi Hendrix on guitar; Stevie Wonder on keys and The Sweet Inspirations on background vocals. I'd be happy checking them out for sure."

Jamie: "We've got it already!"

 

PART 2 - "THE QUICKFIRE ROUND"

 

Favourite Beatle?

 

Kieran: "Tricky, I'd have to go with the left hand side of Paul McCartney and the right hand side of John Lennon."

Jamie: "George."

Ollie: "Depends on the day."

Gray: "Ringo."

 

Favourite band?

 

Kieran: "The Funk Brothers / Sly And The Family Stone."

Jamie: "Stones."

Ollie: "Swing Out Sister."

Gray: "The Band."

 

Favourite new band?

Jamie: "It changes too much for me to give just one band."

Ollie: "Lumin Bells."

Gray: "Haven't got one."

 

Favourite song?

 

Kieran: "All I Wanna Do by The Beach Boys."

Jamie: "Like A Rolling Stone."
 

Favourite album?

 

Kieran: "SMiLE by The Beach Boys."

Jamie: "Emm, Get Yer Ya Ya's Out or Let It Bleed."

Gray: "Harvest."

 

Vinyl, CD or download?

Kieran: "Vinyl for the cigar, HD tracks for the ears."

Jamie: "Vinyl but I'm lazy and like the idea of downloading tunes within a few seconds - the recording quality is generally shite though compared to vinyl or CD."

Ollie: "Vinyl."

Gray: "Vinyl."

 

Style icon?

Kieran: "Stevie Wonder, eighties era."

Jamie: "Borat."

Gray: "James Dean."

 

Favourite clothing brand?

Kieran: "It's not about the name, it's about the style."

Jamie: "Merc."

Gray: "Cos."

 

Favourite film?

Kieran: "The Big Lebowski."

Jamie: "Life Of Brian."

Gray: "The Goonies."

 

 Favourite TV show?

Jamie: "Don't really watch a lot of TV but Breaking Bad was boss."

Ollie: "Gavin & Stacey."

Gray: "Breaking Bad."

 

Who would play you in a film of your life?

Ollie: "Dale Winton."

Gray: "Ewan McGregor."

 

Favourite food?

Kieran: "Rhubarb crumble, basically any crumble."

Jamie: "Lasagne."

Ollie: "Crispy chili beef with half rice and half chips."

Gray: "Right now...Turkish."

 

Football team?

Kieran: "Liverpool!"

Jamie: "Liverpool."

Ollie: "EFC."

Gray: "LFC."


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