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Member Since: 1/10/2006
Band Website: http://www.youtube.com/thegreatadmirers
Band Members: These recordings feature Pat Reid: vocals; Paul Vallis: percussion/recorder/vocals; Paul Griffin: guitar; Hannah Johns: violin, vocals; Becky Allen: flute, vocals; Tamsin Stirk: accordionArrangements and instrumentation: Scott Purnell Production and mixing: Jamie GingellPHOTOGRAPHY: Laura Pachkowska, Gavin Roberts; Pete Gioconda, Matt Cobb, James Fenton
Influences: Violent Femmes, Michelle Shocked, Jonathan Richman, Belle & Sebastian, Simon & Garfunkel, The Mamas & The Papas, Patti Smith, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Julian Cope, Morrissey, Jarvis Cocker, The Pogues, The Velvet Underground, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Stranglers, the Tiger Lillies, the Pet Shop Boys, Momus, The Cramps and the Nirvana MTV Unplugged album.
Sounds Like: A drowning man clutching at straws while angels serenade him to damnation.
Record Label: Razorblade
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

RIP Lux Interior - Psychobilly Hierophant

I was so sad to hear of the recent death of Lux Interior, wild-eyed frontman with The Cramps, at the age of 62. I adored his music, and The Great Admirers covered two Cramps songs: 'Human Fly' and 'Go...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:27:00 GMT

Admiration 8 at The Junction!

Admiration 8Thursday 20 NovemberAt The Junction,Stokes Croft,BristolWithThe Great AdmirersBadger TrapMr BennettPlus guests TBCStarts 8pm, FREEThe Great Admirers - 'I Hear A Trumpet'
Posted by on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:34:00 GMT

Admiration 7 on 28 August!

Edgy post-modern acoustic-electric soundsThe Junction,Stokes Croft,BristolThursday 28 AugustFirst band 8pm, FREEThe Great Admirers www. myspace. com/thegreatadmirersBadger Trapwww. myspace. com/labtAF...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:10:00 GMT

My Current Cultural Choices

Pat Reid of The Great Admirers selects:Music"I've been listening to Anchors & Anvils by Amy LaVere  a CD which I found on a colleague's desk. She's a vocalist and stand-up bassist from Memphis Tennes...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:18:00 GMT

Admiration 6½

Edgy post-modern acoustic-electric soundsThe Junction,Stokes Croft,BristolThursday 24 JulyFirst band 8pm, FREEThe Great Admirers www.myspace.com/thegreatadmirersBadger Trapwww.myspace.com/labtNike You...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:43:00 GMT

Early start for Admiration 6!

Admiration 6Edgy urban acoustic-electric sounds  hosted by Pat Reid of The Great AdmirersAt The Croft,117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RWWith The Kick Insidehttp://www.myspace.com/thekickinsideband...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:46:00 GMT

Admiration 5 at The Croft - Sunday 30 March

Hosted by Pat Reid of The Great Admirers, the showcase-with-a-difference that is ’Admiration’ returns to The Croft on Sunday 30 March.The Croft, 117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RWDoors ...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:52:00 GMT

Great Admirers return to BBC Upstaged TONIGHT!

If you're in Bristol (England), tonight, come down to Millennium Square (wrap up warm!) or log on to the BBC Upstaged website at 7pm to see The Great Admirers rejoin furry superstar Barry the Badger! ...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:35:00 GMT

Vote Badger! The Great Admirers Do...

Last night The Great Admirers played a 40-minute set as guests of Barry the Badger in Millennium Square, Bristol, UK. Barry is a contender in BBC Upstaged - a remarkable talent contest open to anyone ...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:50:00 GMT

Admiration 3 and Directions!

Admiration 3 takes place on Wednedsay 19 December with The Great Admirerswww.myspace.com/thegreatadmirersCute Loonywww.myspace.com/cuteloony Parry Matthewswww.myspace.com/parrymatthewsJetfly www.myspa...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:46:00 GMT