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Strike the Colours

The Face That Sunk A Thousand Ships-out now!

About Me

************************************************************ ****Jenny Reeve and associates.... Released a record on June the 18th this year entitled "The Face That Sunk A Thousand Ships". For more information, feel free to get in touch, check the blogs or go to the homepage. Here's what some people wrote about it.......................................................... ......................................."a subtle and expertly crafted display of folk-inflected guitar pop, Reeve's confident songs showcasing her delectable voice and skills with both violin and guitar." (The Scotsman) ************************************************************ ******** "Reeve's breathy, translucent whisper floats over The Face That Sunk A Thousand Ships with the charm of an elegiac butterfly. Laced in rolling country guitars and slinking piano waltzes, tracks like Bare Legs In A Storm or Safety In Numbers are tender sultry affairs that emit a gorgeous heart-melting glow." (The Skinny)***************************************************** **************" All six tracks are thoroughly alluring things: spectral, melodious indie folk whispers, wrapped in country-tinged strings and chiming piano." (The List)******************************************************* ************* "A wonderful little mini album-it's soft, gentle guitar-influenced folk features maudlin violins. Choose Me is bright and breezy with a catchy hook, Bare Legs In A Storm has a gentle waltz-like effect and Reeve's voice is crisp and clear. Perfect summer listening." (The Sunday Mail)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/28/2005
Band Website: strikethecolours.com
Band Members: Jenny Reeve Davey Mc Aulay Sarah Roberts Gareth Russell Denis Sheridan Dave Gormley Marcus MacKay Neil Payne John Ross Chris Gordon John Ferguson Niall Holmes Stevie Jones Gordon Turner Chris Pashley Callum Morrison Stu Mileham
Influences:
Sounds Like: a roof on a hot tin cat
Record Label: Dead Light Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

week 1

hey!   so we're finished week 1 of recording the album and it's turning out better than i could've hoped. Everyone involved has played brilliantly and the result is the foundations of what will h...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:44:00 PST

The Makings Of....

Hello I am taking the opportunity afforded me by my seemingly bi-polar computer to write a quick "blog" (secretly hate that word, makes me think of unsanitary toilet conditions). Lately my computer ha...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:08:00 PST

Cold Fox Pigeon Cat

hey    Just thought I’d write with some news and things since outwardly it must appear quiet round here just now!  I’m writing for the new record and it’s going well. ...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:03:00 PST

Rapal This Thursday!

Hey everyone.  Some of you might remember me saying that I'd taken the band up to Stornoway in the North-West of Scotland last year to perform live for music T.V programme "Rapal"....
Posted by Strike the Colours on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:23:00 PST

Interview with Jenny And Other Tales

Hey!    here I am at 12.30am, so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open! I'd like to say that it's because of something heroic that I am so tired, but it's only because I went out and got...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:40:00 PST

....and a happy new year!

Just to say Happy New Year to you all! Anyone do anything exciting? I know I said I was going to blog before Christmas but then I started panic-buying in the few days leading up to it and ne...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:35:00 PST

Good News is Good!

hello everyone  Sorry I 've not blogged for a while, things have been quite busy round here of late.  I just want to start by letting you know that I recently received the brilliant news tha...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:54:00 PST

Scottish Night at Crossing Border

hello     Here's the full line-up for the Scottish Night at this year's Crossing Border Festival in The Hague. It will take place on Friday the 23rd November on the main stage of  the N...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:42:00 PST

Crossing Border Festival

hello!    just a quickie to let you know that Strike The Colours have just been invited to play at this year's Crossing Border Festival which takes place in The Hague, in The Netherlands! It...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:59:00 PST

Hurrah!

hello!    So we went up to Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis to play Rapal-a music based television programme on the BBC-and had a wonderful time! It really was a whole load of fun. (There are pictur...
Posted by Strike the Colours on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 06:42:00 PST