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The Windfall

About Me

The Windfall are a Folk-Rock band based in Manchester. Though the band's origins date back to late 2004 with founding members Rob Pollard(vocals), Stephen Gill(guitar) and Jordan Bullman(bass), the band as it would be recognised today formed in Nov 2006 after the arrival of Loveday King (joining Rob on lead vocals), Jordan Marsland(rhythm guitar) and Damon Steed(drums). As early influences evolved the group became heavily influenced by the 60's, with particular reference to the San Francisco scene that exported bands such as Jefferson Airplane, and also the English "Acid Folk-Rock" of the late 60's, including Fairport Convention.
Damon Steed left in the summer of 07 and was replaced by Steve Reidy, who aced his audition. Another addition to the band was made that summer in the form of Dave Hatch, a friend of the band, a superb guitarist and 'spiritual/musical advisor' to the group; he was invited on-board to play lead guitar with Gill.
For bookings e-mail: [email protected]


All Photography by Sam Ellis.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 23/08/2006
Band Members:

Loveday King - Vocals

Rob Pollard - Vocals

Stephen Gill - Guitar

Dave Hatch - Guitar / Vocals

Jordan Marsland - Acoustic Guitar / Vocals

Jordan Bullman - Bass Guitar

Steve Reidy - Drums

Influences: The Velvet Underground
Anne Briggs
Led Zeppelin
Neil Young
Jimi Hendrix
Sandy Denny
The Smiths
Bob Dylan
Joy Division
John Renbourn
Jefferson Airplane
Diane Cluck
Morrissey
Nico
Kate Bush
The Stone Roses
Fairport Convention
Patti Smith
Love
Joni Mitchell
Elliott Smith
The Eagles
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Cat Stevens
Kiss
Cheap Trick
Grand Funk
Funkadelic
The Meters
James Brown
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Review of Ruby Lounge gig - April 23rd 2008

THE WINDFALL also have a bit of the California canyon sound about them, alongside heavy doses of the progressive and psychedelic sounds that were echoing across this side of the Atlantic around the sa...
Posted by on Tue, 06 May 2008 13:27:00 GMT

Review of Roadhouse gig - January 22nd 2008

It would make The Windfall sound horribly dated if I described them as the baggy Mamas and Papas, and yet that is surprisingly accurate for such a fresh-faced bunch. Their sound is sunny and psychedel...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:14:00 GMT

The Windfall - Complete History of Live Performances

Here is a list of our previous live performances. For bookings E-Mail - [email protected]. Jan 22nd 2007 - The Roadhouse, Manchester Feb 12th 2007 - The Roadhouse, Manchester Mar 21st 2007 - The...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:13:00 GMT

Review of Roadhouse gig - January 22nd 2007

On that bit at the top of the Myspace page, where bands can select a few genre labels to apply to themselves, The Windfall have chosen "Psychedelic / Experimental / Folk Rock". Was Prog(ressive) not a...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:12:00 GMT