Nice As Pie

Music:

Member Since: 9/17/2007
Band Website: youtube.com/niceaspiedk
Band Members: STEVE PORTER-- Songwriter/Producer/Drums/Acoustic/vocals. DAVEY GRAHAM-- Lead Vocals... MARTIN YORK-- Bass/String Arrangements... TODD SHARPVILLE-- Lead Guitar... PADDY MILNER-- Keyboards.... DAVE HYATT--Engineer & Co producer.... Additional Guest Musicians:-.... LEO SAYER - Harmonica...CHARLIE McCOY - Harmonica...GARY DRAPER-- Acoustic Guitar......EBBE RAVN - Keyboards...Backing Vocals "THE FLAPS" -- Lynn Bouziotis, Georgia Bouziotis, Polly Raymond.Site Moderator - Carrie James (CJay) + Steve Porter.... Cover photo - Terri L. Parker... Cover Model - Ali.
Influences: Growing up in the 60's was a magical time for any young musician just starting out, there where so many good bands to admire and envy....The Move...The Small faces....The Hollies....The Stones...The Kinks...The Faces...Bowie...The Beatles...the list was almost endless. Then along came the heavy weights...Deep purple..Led zepplin...Doobie Brothers...Cream...Peter Green...Hendrix...Free, How can a young boy in his early teens not be influenced in one way or another by ALL of these great artists...I know i certainly was...and as a drummer, the first time i heard Ian Paice's snare and bass drum technic on " In Rock" I just sat there with a huge grin on my face, thinking to my self that one day, i would like to play like that....Well, I've been playing for quite a few years now, and people tell me I'm doing O.K ( especially my mum )... The great John Bonham was also a huge influence to me....what a monster, it always sounded as though he took a sudden dislike to his kit... Brilliant !!... I always know when something is " Right " when it gives me that tingle and makes me smile...i love that feeling...it's almost better than sex ( but let's not get silly !!)..............The way Stevie -Rays Strat begs for mercy......The Eagles harmony's..........A Ritchie Blackmore or Brian May guitar solo ( any one will do ).....Gillans vocals in the early day's.....the soulful voice of Paul Rogers....and although this might sound a bit corny, I really do mean it....ALL the guy's in "Nice as Pie"....without a doubt the best band I've ever played in....their musicianship is outstanding....which reflects the mutual respect that we have for each other.....From sitting down with an acoustic guitar and writing the songs...getting all the guy's over to the studio in Denmark...having an absolute blast during the recording sessions... and ending up with a great album with musicians of this calibre on it, I'm actually feeling quite pleased with myself............................O.K, here's the album text.........................Written, Produced & Mastered by STEVE PORTER. ...Engineered by DAVE HYATT...... Mixed by Porter/Hyatt..........................I have a lot of “THANK YOU’S” to give out… so here goes……I dedicate this album to Mum & Dad as thanks for all the years spent listening to me practising my drums in the next room…( I hope that’s not the reason why mum now wears a hearing aid.) I think I’ve finally turned all that racket into something worth listening to….My love to you both. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……… To my beautiful partner Susanne, for all her support during the making of this album, and for all the years. (Stick with me lass….I’ll have you farting through silk.)...I love my woman. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……… To my mate and song writing partner Steve Freeman who is one of the most talented and affable people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and is a star that never got to shine..It gives me such a buzz to hear our songs come to life… Thanks for showing me the way. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……… My first ever band; aged ten, was “The Kerb Stones” with Martin York on lead guitar. Even at that age, martin knew how to play more instruments than was healthy for a young boy. From his wonderfully melodic and inventive bass riffs…..to his arrangements and playing of all “Strings & Things” on the album….Martins input has been invaluable…….Thanks mate. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. I could go on to write in length about all the members of the band…..but with that much talent about, I’d be here all day, dropping far to many names…….so in short….. TO---------------------------------------------------------- --------------Davey Graham….who is family to me.. A voice in a million, which shines throughout the entire album. There’s only one Davey…And I know if I ever needed a helping hand... he would be the first one by my side…A man I’m proud to know...Thanks for all the laughs over all the years. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …… Todd Sharpville….my partner in crime….a world class player, with the feel and imagination of a true master, whose talent (and rather bent sense of humour) makes me smile…and I like to smile….Thanks for that bud. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. Paddy Milner….Who once threatened to kill me, if I ever again called him a “nice Guy “…..Is, like Todd, World class ….bringing to the album a touch of finesse with balls…… an outstanding all round keyboard player…. (For such a nice guy) …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …….. Gary Draper….for his beautiful acoustic work on the album…… It was good to see, and create with you again after all these years….thanks bruv. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. Lynn Bouziotis…My little sister ...For all the time, money, and boundless enthusiasm you have put into this album, and your wonderful photography and vocals...I thank you darling. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. Georgia Bouziotis… There’s never a dull moment when Georgia’s around, ……..Thanks for making me laugh and sharing your magic with me. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. Polly Raymond…. (The leader of “THE FLAPS”)...A true professional ….does her home work and delivers the goods……. (Even though she is a bit girly) …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. Dave Hyatt.... ….Dave and I have worked side by side for many years now…designing and wiring up a lot of the top studios …. Dave’s talents are finally being recognised, with a string of top artists queuing up for him to work his voodoo....I couldn’t have done it without you...A Huge Thanks. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……... Leo Sayer…. Thanks for sharing your outstanding talents with us…. You were a pleasure to have around. Keeping us all well amused with your boisterous energy and your down to earth wit... Thanks mate. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……... Charlie McCoy & Ebbe Ravn….Thanks for adding the final touches to the tracks that made all the difference….Two of planet Earth's true gentlemen ,who turn into monsters when the little red light comes on…….true pro’s, and true friends. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. A final Thanks to all my friends at Lundgaard Studios, Denmark............... And to Jerry( Mr Cool Dude ) & all the guy’s at Dynamite Music….Griffith, Indiana….for your prompt, professional, and friendly service. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ……….. Finally to...My two bro’s Frankie & Harry …my sister Carol..and nieces Leanne & Carrie (CJay)…All my TRUE friends...you know who you are.... all my friends in Chicago, (except Dee) And to any one that buys this album...……Steve Porter. …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… .……….
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