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The Tarka Groove Experiment

The curtain has come down on this 7 piece show

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I'VE FALLEN OVER NOW RELEASED
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Above is the music video for our first single "Get on down" which will be released on July 3rd through Consequence Records. To buy our single "Get on down" in the UK on i-tunes please click
BIOGRAPHY
The Tarka Groove Experiment is a seven piece blues, roots and rock band who draw comparison to Gomez, John Butler Trio and Crosby, Stills & Nash. The band originally formed in Leeds as a three piece: James Fender (Vocals/Guitar), Nathan Leyton (Drums/Percussion) and James Knox (Bass). At the age of sixteen, they decided to pack their bags and head for the bright lights of London. They have since been joined by Brazilian Felipe Schaffer Neves (Lead Guitar/Lap Steel), New Zealander Pascal Roggen (Violin), Andreas Millns (Keyboards) and Desiree Thorpe (Backing Vocals).
The past 12 months have been incredibly busy for The Tarka Groove Experiment. During the summer of 2006, under the guidance of Nick Hunt (The The, Placebo, Dave Stewart) at Boogieback studios, work began on the band’s first record. Mastering was finished in December at Abbey Road by Geoff Peche and "I've Fallen Over" went on general release in February 2007. The album was greeted by some great reviews and went straight into the top 5 on the Fopp indie album charts. The animated video for debut single "Get On Down" was screened at the Raindance Film Festival, and was nominated for an award at Ottawa Film Festival.
To coincide with the album’s release the band embarked on a 2 month UK tour to promote the album, including supporting slots with Jack Penate and OPM. Whilst on the road, "I've Fallen Over" received airplay from XFM Glasgow and TTGE were invited for interviews and acoustic sets at BBC radio Manchester, BBC Radio Bristol, Revolution FM (Greater Manchester), Atlantic FM (Cornwall), Ceredigeon FM and South Hamms Radio. They also appeared on television, giving an interview and performing 2 acoustic tracks for Channel M music show “City centre social”. Sell out dates in London, York, Winchester and the South West followed, as well as a short 2-week tour of the French Alps that included a main support slot to The Automatic at the "Party on the Piste" festival in Val D'Isere.
The band’s music has more recently been heard on the Surfers Against Sewage/Quiksilver DVD that was released with Wavelength magazine to promote awareness of pollution on our beaches.
With a chilled out feel, positive message and great funky grooves, TTGE are the perfect band for a warm summer’s day, so try to check them out over the summer, as they will be playing at a festival near you.
The band is signed in the UK to Pura Vida Records (www.puravidarecords.com) and proudly sponsored by Domino Threads, Plain Lazy Clothing and Sanuk.
For more details on the band, tour dates, images and how to register on their mailing list, just click the Tarka logo (featured below) which will forward you to their official website www.thetarkalounge.com


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Member Since: 5/13/2005
Band Website: thetarkalounge.com
Band Members:
The Tarka Groove Experiment are:
James Fender (Vocals/Guitar)
Nathan Leyton (Drums)
James Knox (Bass)
Felipe Schaeffer Neves (Lead guitar)
Pascal Roggen (Violin)
Dray Millns (Keyboard)
Desiree Thorpe (Backing Vocals)
Influences: James Brown, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Ben Harper, Stone Roses, Brian Wilson, Fischerspooner, Simon and Garfunkel, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Rae + Christian, Timothy David, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, The Black Crowes.

Record Label: Pura Vida Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

hiatus

Hello, Well, I thought i'd better give you the heads up on what the current situation is with The Tarka Groove Experiment as we havent played many gigs recently and won't be playing any for the fores...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:47:00 PST

You've all become giants - live 01.02.07

Ello, Here is "You've all become giants" live at De Bees music bar in Winsford, Cheshire. I actually had a throat infection during that part of the tour, so I think it sounds rather good considering ...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:09:00 PST

Australian fans: Listen out for us on Triple J (roots n all)

Hello there, Triple J DJ Sarah Howells requested an album a week back and has now started playing tracks from "I've fallen over" on her Thursday night "Roots and All" show. The show is aired betwe...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:04:00 PST

listen to another album track at this URL

Hello, You can listen to 2 tracks at the following URL. http://www.overplay.co.uk/band.asp?band_id=1004322The more you listen, the higher up the chart we go. Check it!James ...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:29:00 PST

Supporting The Automatic - Val D'isere snowboarding fest

Ello, We've been invited to play the Monster Party in Val D'isere tomorrow infront of 3500 people. Tickets are still available. We're supporting the automatic, then DJ's Groove rider and Fabio will f...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:35:00 PST

Wavelength magazine - april issue DVD

Hello, We have 5 tracks on the surfers against sewage/Quiksilver DVD which is free with this months edition of Wavelength. Be sure to pick one up!! Oh and the France tour is going well, the van hasnt...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:50:00 PST

Article in the Yorkshire Evening Post

Hello, Unfortunately, we were not informed about the article being published but you can read the article online at the following URL: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?Secti o...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:49:00 PST

Live review - Winchester Railway (sold out)

Tarka Groove Experiment9.3.2007 - Winchester Railway Inn  First impressive feat of the night is all six band members managing to squeeze themselves onto the modest sized stage, and still having ...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 05:12:00 PST

The Tarka Groove Tour - Part 6

The past week has been a turbulent time for the Tarka gang as we continue our journey along the highways and byways of Britain. Twice in a row, at both Winsford and Bury, we endured the single most tr...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:26:00 PST

Tour Diary - part 5

This life on the road teaches you many things, life skills I would guess you say, but the one thing that outshines all other is the knowledge that Travelodge is truly a testament to the stupidity, and...
Posted by The Tarka Groove Experiment on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:20:00 PST