TINKER JACK

Music:

Member Since: 10/12/2005
Band Website: thetinkerjackband.com (coming soon)
Band Members: DAVID L- Vocals/GuitarBECCY- Vocals/KeysGARETH- DrumsDAVID C- GuitarDAN M- Bass Guitar
Influences: Arcade Fire, Ryan Adams, Phoenix, Bruce Springsteen and the E Steet band, The White Stripes, Ben Folds, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, The Pecadiloes, Elton John, The Waterboys, The Verve, Guns N' Roses, Van Morrison, Captain, Fleetwood Mac, Band of Horses, Richard Hawley.
Sounds Like: WHAT THEY SAY-"Bedford Americana at it's very best"“Raw harmonies and raw talent combined to make them one of the most interesting new bands I've seen in a long time.”"David Litchfield, vocalist and guitarist with Tinker Jack, is acutely nervous as he paces around (pre-gig) in the Esquires car park. Headline slot, new member Dan on bass, the stresses and strains of being a performer are rising to the surface. Thankfully the young man need not have worried as the band magnificently rise to the occasion. Beginning with the almost Latin-American flavour of "Where's Your Girl?", deftly Tinker Jack revert to Americana with "25". However, a worry does occur for Mr Litchfield when a nasty cut finger almost impairs the performance. Luckily former band member Kristian Purcell is on hand to supply first aid. Well, he does supply a plaster! Plus, more importantly, he provides the whistle intro and outro to "Arkansas".Tinker Jack are a truly delightful band, that effortlessly entertain the myriad folks who aren't content to follow fleeting musical fashions, but take delight in discovering mystic melodies through a range of older and, at times, slightly odd influences, to arrive at something both refreshing and familiar. For this reviewer its both charming, and oh so lovely. New song "Systematic", which is predominantly sung by Rebecca, sounds divine. "Stranger" sounds like something REM might have composed back in the eighties if Maria McKee had been given the vocal duties. Teasingly, Tinker Jack perform an encore. Rebecca performs Cyndi Lauper's "True colours", while "Higher Skies" truly epitomises Tinker Jack's grasp of the meaning of light and shade, as the song uncovers smart guitars and melting vocal melodies. With this quintet, you may leave the venue under a big grey cloud but, believe me, the rain will surely taste sweet!"“Tinker Jack are a most enjoyable band with some beautiful harmonies from the bands male and female vocalists, songs such as 'Baby Be Lonely', '25' and 'Higher Skies' immediately create an aural delight. It's early days, but the signs look good for Tinker Jack.”“Tinker Jack, a band that impressed me so much here recently, supporting Electric Soft Parade. Comprising of Rebecca Solesbury (singer, tambourine), David Litchfield (singer, acoustic guitar), Dave Copperwheat (guitar), Gareth King (drums), and Kristian Purcell (singer, bass). The set is once again slick and pacey, containing a fine structure of songs which include 'Baby Be Lonely' where the triple vocals excel. Also the haunting tribute to Johnny Cash which is 'Arkansas' and the beautiful harmonies of '25', while the raunchy 'Automatic Days' contrasts strongly with the Big Country-ish sound of 'Free Ride'. The long outro to 'Higher Skies' brings Tinker Jack's set to a fruitful conclusion.”"The most striking thing about Tinker Jack, apart from their repertoire of fine pop songs, is that they always appear to be having a whale of a time. Even from the very start when they proudly announce "Tinker Jack are ready!" What follows is a feast of rich melodies and easy laid back guitars. The upbeat "Criminal" blends superbly with the almost REM clone that is "25". It's after this that the band urge everybody to "Step forward to boogie". How can they fail to respond to "Arkansas"? Their last song is "Baby Be Lonely" which includes an epic outro which culminates with guitarist Kristian stage jumping into a very surprised crowd! It shows you just how powerful music can be!"
Record Label: released on Squadra Records
Type of Label: None