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Morrison Steam Fayre

'Being in this carnival is where I belong'

About Me


Morrison Steam Fayre is a band unlike any of its peers. Our songs range from upbeat summery sing-a-longs you find yourself wanting to dance to, to mid-tempo ballads that can silence a room and send shivers up your spine.
Front-man Reid Morrison’s vocals are uniquely engaging, somtimes haunting, and always soulful. He has often been compared to the likes of Caleb Folowill, Van Morrison and John Fogerty. Dan Clark’s lead guitar playing is a style and sound all his own, drawing you into its complexities as he finger picks multi-note melodies in a call and response manner to Reid’s tunefulness. Aaron Griffiths’ bass playing is tight and full of groove, somewhere between James Jamerson and J.P. Jones, always in lock step with Tomer Danan’s foot stomping Levon Helm and Ringo-esque beats.
Writing songs as a group, we allow the influences and sensibilites of each of our members to shine, and always aim for our songs to form in an organic way, building from scratch. The result is something not to be missed.

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Member Since: 5/25/2005
Band Website: morrisonsteamfayre.com
Band Members: Reid Morrison
- Vocals/Guitar
Dan Clark
- Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Aaron Griffiths
- Bass Guitar
Tomer Danan
- Drums/Backing Vocals
Influences: The Doors, The Band, CCR, Tom Waits, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, Cream, Bob Marley and more.
Sounds Like:"a really exciting new band...so brilliant live" - BBC6Music

"another band to look out for" - Oxford Mail

"Morrison Steam Fayre have a sound and a scene all of their own. Check them out before EVERYONE wants a piece!" - BBC London

"turns even the most leaden-footed punter into a spinning nutter" - BBC Oxford

"We love them...there are some great bands coming out of that part of London" - Kapil, Mystery Jets
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

NYC

Hello!Our New York City trip is fast approaching and we're getting really excited about it. We thought to just give you an update. We'll be in town on the 12th if anyone wants to have a drink or han...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:40:00 PST

Pressure Point Cancelled

Hello Steamfayrers, Unfortunately we have to bow out of tomorrow's gig at the Pressure Point in Brighton due to illness.  We're not happy about it, but sometimes you can't help these things. ...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:08:00 PST

Still kicking...

For those of you who are still out there and listening, we're sorry for the lack of updated information.  We're partly lazy and mostly lacking access to the internet which makes our lives very co...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:05:00 PST

Keyboard Player Wanted

Hi Friends,If you are a pianist/keboardist or know someone who is, we have a need for someone who can tickle the ivories in a country honky-tonk, blues kind of way. Think Nicky Hopkins on The Kinks -...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:09:00 PST

MSF at Truck Ten 2007 - video footage & press feature

For anyone who couldn't get tix to see us at the sold out Truck Festival last month, our set was filmed & footage is currently being spliced together by the nation's top video boffins...will end u...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:26:00 PST

MSF on BBC6Music

Just heard we're gonna get a play on BBC 6 Music in the next couple hours (1-4pm BST)...get yerselves tuned in! Listen live - Real PlayerWin Media...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:25:00 PST

We’re Back!

Evening All,Just a quick note to say hi, and sorry we've been gone so long. Keep an eye on our myspace page for updates in the coming months. We've got gigs coming up, and plan on adding a lot more....
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:20:00 PST

Vote for us on NME

Show the love and go to this NME page about unsigned bands and give us the vote. http://www.nme.com/newmusic/The%20Morrison%20Steam%20Fayre/ MSFx...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:59:00 PST

MSF @ Truck Festival!!!!

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Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:45:00 PST

BUY BUSKERS DAY OUT ONLINE!!

Our debut single "Buskers Day Out" is out on 17th April through Blue Flowers Records and is now available to pre-order from http://www.puregroove.co.uk/search.asp?FromForm=1&Search =The Morrison St...
Posted by Morrison Steam Fayre on Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:32:00 PST