Member Since: 04/10/2005
Band Website: www.locustmusic.co.uk
Band Members: Squil - Lead Vocals, flute, various penny whistles (C, D, Eb, E, F, G and Low D), guitar (occasionally...)
Robin - guitars, vocals, technical wizardry
Influences: Our influences are not so much what we listen to regularly, but more those artists and perfomers that we grew up with, and that have had a conscious or subconscious effect on how we sing and play. In fact, what we listen doesn't really bear much resemblance to the style in which we play! This list is therefore incomplete, and will be updated as we are reminded of those that have left their mark on us in some way....
Squil - Duran Duran, The Beatles, Blondie, The Cranberries, Enya, Clannad
Robin - Brian May, Tony Clarkin, The Housemartins, The Cranberries, The Proclaimers, Steve Taylor, Dave Perkins, Dave Bilborough, Elvis Presley, The Shadows, The Edge, REM, Barclay James Harvest, Pete Townshend, Bryn Haworth, Stuart Townsend, Paul Poulton, Paul Field, Phil Keaggy, Brooks Williams, Antoine Dufour.
Sounds Like: We have a soothing relaxing sound akin to Enya and Clannad, although we are capable of some more energetic moments! Squil's voice has been likened to a whole host of great singers - Alison Moyet, Sheila Walsh, Debbie Harry, Joni Mitchell and Madonna to name but a few. Its an eclectic and spiritual brew!
Type of Label: Unsigned