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Mark Greville

One Acoustic Guitar, One Drum Kit and One Vocal

About Me

.. One Acoustic Guitar, One full Drum Kit and One Loud Vocal
Underground Irish Artist Mark Greville now based in Liverpool, and joined on stage by drummer Keith and bassist Helen to deliver honest, stripped down, hard driven, egoless music.
BBC unsigned artist of the month last year, the band have appeared on TV and radio (including a prestigious BBC session). BBC Music Page
Gigging with the likes of Damien Rice, The Las and the Kooks and touring with members of the Fun Lovin Criminals, they have recently appeared at In The City (and Best of In The City) in Manchester, Liverpool Music Week, the Islands of Song Festival in Cork and AtlanticFest in Canada.
The songs are produced by Dan Hulme (Turin Brakes, Doves, Beth Orton, Violet) and BigKiv.
They are available for free download from www.markGreville.com
"Music is a simple thing complicated by fools. We play songs simply, delivering the message and all of the enjoyment without the use of a thousand instruments and a million effects. We aim to deliver a big sound without all the fuss".
"We are an independent act, trying to do as much as i can on my own, so if you like the music, please tell somebody about it, or post a link on the web. It only takes a second, and every one link is a step in the right direction. Thank you for listening".

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Member Since: 2/23/2005
Band Website: markgreville.com
Band Members: Keith Crooks - drums
Helen Holmes - bass
Mark Greville - vocals and acoustic guitar
Influences:Acoustic White Stripes crossed with Early Manics and Elvis Costello.
Sounds Like:BBC "Mark is noted for his fantastic voice and songwriting ability....we're sure that he's destined for great things"
Glasswerk "professional guitar playing carried out in quiet aggression by the one man band that is Mark Greville" ... "A great performer and excellent guitar playing paired with an excellent high registering vocal"
Liverpool Echo "It was a bit like that first ten seconds after a car crash all is quiet and still, as your mind tries to catch up with your eyes..after colliding with a truck and your girlfriend didnt have a seat-belt on a sudden wave of understanding something really bad has happened. Sublime."
Plus One Magazine "think Damien Rice in a fight" "the songs ..... showcased Grevilles impressive vocal strength."
St Helens Music "he seemed to be that rarest of rare creatures - a genuinely original singer-songwriter.
Record Label: The Grev Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Check out this event: Mark Greville last gig in Liverpool before moving to Ireland!!!!

Hosted By: Most Terrifying Thing When: 20 Feb 2007, 20:00Where: Korova Bar39-41 Fleet SreetLiverpool, NW L14ARUnited KingdomDescription:Keith and I are playing the last gig together in Liverpool befor...
Posted by Mark Greville on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:37:00 PST

New Recording of Names uploaded

Hi folks.We (Keith, Helen and I) recorded Names in St Helens with producer BigKiv, and engineers Dan, Ryan and Salim.I'd love to get any opinions on it!Thanks a millMark...
Posted by Mark Greville on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:18:00 PST

Just played InThe City

Hi all.Just back from a mad weekend at in the city, where i played 2 gigs, and ended up jamming acros from the delegates hotel in the downstairs of a red double decker bus!Great antics altogether. I d...
Posted by Mark Greville on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 03:52:00 PST

Mark Greville band play In The City showcase on 29th October in Manchester

Mark Greville band play In The City showcase on 29th October in Manchester Tel 0161 225 0706 for Photos and further details Liverpool based Mark Greville Band has won a place to play at 'in the C...
Posted by Mark Greville on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:19:00 PST

Check out this event: GiantRootAttack / Mark Greville @ Zoobar St Helens

Hosted By: The ChefWhen: 18 Oct 2006 04:30Where: Zoobar CafeWestfield StreetSt Helens, UKDescription: The Chef Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Mark Greville on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:13:00 PST

Vote for us on NME.com!

Hello there horses. Hope you are all keeping well. We have been chosen for the NME new music site, and we really need your help. The tracks are available to listen to on the NME website at www.nm...
Posted by Mark Greville on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:24:00 PST

Check out this event: Playing Cheap Thrills Gig in Zanzibar Liverpool

Hosted By: Mark GrevilleWhen: Thursday Apr 27, 2006 at 8:00 PMWhere: ZanzibarSeel stLiverpoool, UKDescription:Mark Greville Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Mark Greville on Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:16:00 PST

Check out this event: Gig in the Barfly, Liverpool

Hi folks. Come down, it should be good. Just back from jamming with Keith for it too, so we are getting into shape! See ya Mark. Hosted By: Aurora Borealis MusicWhen: Thursday Jan 12, 2006 at...
Posted by Mark Greville on Wed, 11 Jan 2006 04:45:00 PST

New group which will constructively review new music on MySpace

I have set up a new group which will constructively review new music on MySpace Please feel free to join. This group is an effort to find and promote new independent music. http://groups.myspace.co...
Posted by Mark Greville on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

I Join David Bowie

Hi Bar Ca Va folks. I join the likes of David Bowie, in recording my very first BBC Session this month, having been a little quiet recently, as I was recovering from a broken kneecap! In this Newsle...
Posted by Mark Greville on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST