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Medicine For The Meek

About Me

Medicine For The Meek formed in early 2007 when singer songwriter Shara Meek collaborated with some of Leeds Finest musicians. This unmistakable hybrid of rock, country and Spanish influences, blended with compelling vocals and embracing melodies, brings you the unique sound that no other band has. Medicine For The Meek is without a doubt a captivating live band with an unusual twist. Prepare to be enticed into their western world where the tales of the unexpected come true.


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Member Since: 3/17/2007
Band Website: www.medicineforthemeek.com
Band Members: Shara Meek - (The Wildheart Gang Leader) Lead vocal & rhythm guitar, Louis Stanton-Linder (The Sun Dance Kid)- Lead guitar, Ben Parkinson - (The Red Eye Ranger) Rhythm guitar, Tom I'anson (The Tribal Shaman) - Bass, Josh Adair- (The White Hawk Bandit) Drums & percussion, John Jeffers Barry - (The Traveling Man) Harmonica
Influences: Led Zeppelin, The Detroit Cobras, Iron and Wine, Rodrigo Y Gabriella, Love, Arcade Fire, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Neil Young, The Noisettes, Gogol Bordello, Bob Dylan, Adem, John Martyn, Foo Fighters, Jimi Hendrix, Emiliana Torrini, Envelopes, Ray Lamontagne, Gomez, The Rolling Stones, Nick Drake, Primal Sream, Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam, Alabama 3, Archie Bronson Outfit, Beck, The Broken Family Band, Kings Of Leon, Jonny Cash, Cake, The Doors, Elbow, Joan Jett, Joni Mitchell, Willy Mason, Suzi Quatro, Ryan Adams, The White Strips, The Raconteurs...
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Medicine For The Meek
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

GIG REVIEWS 2008!

A surprising and enchanting country rock act with bells on. During the set I couldn't help but feel they possessed the same charm as Primal Scream during their country period. Rhythmic guitar coupled ...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:27:00 GMT

BIOG...

Medicine For The Meek formed in early 2007 when singer songwriter Shara Meek collaborated with some of Leeds Finest musicians. This unmistakable hybrid of rock, country and Spanish influences, blended...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:35:00 GMT

MEDICINE FOR THE MEEK ON THE FOLLOWING RADIO STATIONS...

You can hear Medicine For The Meek on the following:Phoenix 96.7fm Paste this link to listen on line: http://www.phoenixfm.co.uk/BBC Radio Humberside Raw Talent 95.9fm - Sunday's 8:00pm-10:00pm Paste ...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:53:00 GMT

SHARA TO HOST YOUR GIGS & EVENTS...

Shara has compered for a large number of events icluding:OxjamLeeds Metropolitan University Freshers Festival, introducing many acts including The Twang. Leeds Festival 2007 - Topman Unsigned StageLee...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

VIDEO UP ON YOUTUBE!!

Our long awaited promo vid is now up for viewing at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rQri1kQYSaA Please post your comments! Let us know what you think! A BIG THANK YOU TO THE MEDIA STUDENTS AT LEEDS THO...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:04:00 GMT

YOU MAY KNOW US FROM THE FOLLOWING...

Previous to Medicine For The Meek... creator of the band Shara Meek formallly fronted a Leeds based band called Eventually. Eventually played the Leeds circuit for three years, clocking up gigs at Lee...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:51:00 GMT

SHARA - COMPERE FOR BBC RADIO 1 INTRODUCING STAGE - LEEDS FEST 2008!

Shara Meek of Medicine For The Meek presented new music on the BBC Radio 1 Introducing Stage on behalf of BBC Raw Talent, Radio 1 and Leeds Metropolitan University.Shara is available to compere your g...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:37:00 GMT

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!!!...

Join Medicine For The Meek on Facebook! We're in the 'groups' section! Look forward to meeting you there! MFTM xx
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:05:00 GMT

GIG REVIEWS...

Surface Unsigned Festival 2008 Semi-Final Review -From classic rock to country, this band can do it all. Medicine for the Meek are clearly a talented band, and know how to make good quality music. Wit...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:51:00 GMT

SHARA MEEK PRESENTS TOPMAN UNSIGNED STAGE AT LEEDS FESTIVAL 2007!

Creator and lead singer of Medicine For The Meek, Shara Meek, presented the Topman Unsigned stage on behalf of BBC Introducing - Raw Talent and Leeds Metroplotitan University. (See profile pics)Shara ...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:37:00 GMT