Remnants

About Me

Remnants are a four piece blues-based band from the Midlands. The three original members of the band, Paul Gooderham, Steve Jack and Paul Haines, were all in the successful blues group Gasoline which disbanded in the late 1980s. For the next 20 years the group went their separate ways to pursue their individual musical directions. Following a successful reunion it was decided that they should reform under a new name but with their original musical roots at the forefront.

The line-up of the band later changed with bass guitarist Paul Haines moving on to be replaced by Wolverhampton bassist Jim Cooper . Paul and Steve still remain the driving force behind the band and have recently enlisted another great local musician, Carl Sykes, to provide the group with the additional element of percussion.

Jamplant Festival @ Bantock Park - 25.05.09
Photography - David Cooper Remnants play a rich mix of original music dominated by electro-acoustic guitars, harmonica and vocal harmonies. Their material has its roots in a variety of styles with a strong emphasis on rhythm and blues. Their set also includes carefully chosen standards rearranged to suit the group's style.

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Member Since: 21/03/2007
Band Website: http://www.remnants.org.uk
Band Members: Steve Jack
Lead guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals.
Paul Gooderham
Acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, harmonica, vocals.
Jim Cooper
Acoustic and fretless bass.
Carl Sykes
Percussion
Influences: Steely Dan, Steve Cropper, Rolling Stones (pre 1970), Levellers, 60s soul including Sam and Dave, Wilson Picket, Aretha Franklin etc, early Blues greats including Howling Wolf, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee amongst hundreds of others, John Mayall and his various bands
Record Label: GooJaa Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Local Press Coverage

Remnants were lucky enough to be part of this year's Jamplant Music Festival held in the grounds of the beautiful Bantock House Museum. Below is a clipping that featured in the local Express and Star...
Posted by on Tue, 26 May 2009 08:47:00 GMT

Jamplant Festival Photos

Here's a few photos that were taken at this year's fantastic Jamplant festival held at Bantock Park in May.
Posted by on Mon, 25 May 2009 01:54:00 GMT

Tom Robinson Show

Starting at the End was spotted by Tom Robinson and played on his 'Tom Robinson Introduces' show on his Sunday show on BBC Radio 6. Worth a listen!!
Posted by on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:33:00 GMT

Baggeridge Park Photos

Here's a selection of photos taken when we played at Baggeridge Park in August.
Posted by on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:42:00 GMT

Malthouse gig

Just to let you know that after the gig at the Malthouse in Ironbridge we have been invited back in the new year for a couple more gigs as things went so well. As soon as the dates are available we wi...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:03:00 GMT

Gig dates

We have got some new venues lined up for the new year but no dates as yet. Gigs should be at the Bell and Talbot in Bridgenorth, The Crown in Oakengates, Butlers Wine Bar and Bistro in Codsall and the...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:46:00 GMT

Remnants news

Radio interview last week went well - Steve and Paul went into the studio for an hour (didn't think we could talk for that long!!) and Jason played all four tracks from the CD. Trouble with small stat...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:36:00 GMT

CD Promo

Had some good news this week - have heard that our CD is going to be played at half time at the Wolves/Blackpool footie match at the Molineux this Sat (25th Aug). This means that around 28,000 people ...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:18:00 GMT

Welcome to Remnants Blog. Not much to say at the mo. Just started building the space and at the same time a new website which will be up and running soon. Band is on the road again and list of gigs wi...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:49:00 GMT