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Bon Viveurs

Carry aces in my socks so I can roll up my sleeves

About Me

“Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's a really stupid thing to want to do” - Elvis Costello.
With that proviso, a brief history of Bon Viveurs. Craig and Anthony first met at Northumbria Uni 6 years ago, probably during a lecture on plants. Craig had previously played in a band at high school, whereas Anthony's only experience had been playing his guitar in church. However, a life of indie rock 'n' roll debauchery beckoned (though it still hasn't arrived yet...), and the pair, along with other occasional friends and hangers-on, tried to start up a band, initially by playing covers of Ocean Colour Scene and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Eventually (and probably for the best) the ill-fated venture faded into obscurity...
Two years pass. Early 2005, Craig asks if Anthony fancies starting a 'proper band', so along with a third guitarist they begin writing songs in Craig's 'practice room'. Early efforts proved promising, and have since evolved into "Weekend Offender", "Silent Refusal" and "The Return". Once again, the cold hand of fate plays his cards, and a string of non-committed bassists and the lack of any drummer leads to the departure of guitar 3, leaving Craig and Anthony alone once more.
Desperate times... The internet provided us with a glimmer of hope in the dancing, bass-riffing form of Danny. Further enquiries a few months down the line (and a big recommendation from Anthony's girlfriend's brother) and Martin arrives on the scene, finally completing the line-up. Much practice and polishing ensued, and under the banner 'Bon Viveurs' the battle lines were drawn. Touting a lyrically-dense brand of quirky indie pop, catchy riffs, pounding drums and all manner of onstage antics, Bon Viveurs are set for the stage. You're welcome along for the ride.
AJ - August 2007


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/2/2007
Band Members: craig ramsey - vox and guitar;

anthony johnson - guitar;

martin hardy - drums;

helmet - bass

Influences: the libertines, the coral, the fratellis, the beatles, kings of leon, oasis, happy mondays, stone roses, maximo park, etc.
Sounds Like: "the sonic equivalent of a box of crayons in a blender, without the blender noise. and the blender's going over a waterfall. and the crayons were stolen."

Record Label: all offers apply within
Type of Label: None

My Blog

new song for friday?

who knows? well, we do. started putting it together at prac tonight, and if all goes well (i.e. craig does some lyrics) it shold be aired on friday at the dog + parrot bit of a change in direction. ho...
Posted by Bon Viveurs on Sun, 11 May 2008 01:00:00 PST

Check out this event: bon viveurs @ the dog and parrot may 16th

Hosted By: Bon Viveurs When: 16 May 2008, 20:00Where: the dog and parrotopp centre for lifethe toon, ne28United KingdomDescription:Bon Viveurs Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Bon Viveurs on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:54:00 PST

gigs...

may 16th - dog and parrot.. we play with the ballarats and the reverse to help me celebrate my turning 29 jun 6th - carling academy.. its the where angels play club night where we'll play to a lo...
Posted by Bon Viveurs on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:19:00 PST

new stuff

how do feeling a little frisky as far as new songs go, so thought i'd stick down some words whilst i'm at it. i've been having a bit of a dry patch as far as creativity goes, but it's amazing what a ...
Posted by Bon Viveurs on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:00:00 PST

2008

is now upon us all, hopefully this year will be good to everyone. for us we hope you come see us and fall in love with our tunes.. we start the year off with a gig on thursday 17th at the head of stea...
Posted by Bon Viveurs on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:02:00 PST

mailng list and info..

well hello everyone, i thought i'd get on this blog carry on to let you know we will be kicking off a mailing list for all our upcoming gigs and general banter. if you'd like us to add you just let us...
Posted by Bon Viveurs on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:17:00 PST