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Adrian Roye

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About Me

Adrian began making music at an early age, mostly by making up his own lyrics to songs on the radio or clanging on whatever piece of furniture was around. By the age of 11 he was writing fully formed songs and had begun to teach himself to play piano and read/write sheet music. After establishing himself in later years at annual school concerts and productions, Adrian went on to work on several projects. Some of his most notable ones were his experimental electro/ house/ lo-fi creations with Fred Lagergaren , and the short-lived rock band Capricorn Son who created quite a buzz on the live music scene at the time. Moving on from a brief searching of the soul, Adrian began to write and sing music that truly meant something to him. From Politics to the Planet, he explored them all while learning to play his favourite instrument -the Guitar and also the Djembe. After launching his new music with the now disbanded Unified Field Theory to local audiences, he went on to record his first full-length album "Welcome to One Man Town" at the end of 2004. Now alongside his long-time friend and fellow Singer/ songwriter Beth Dariti, he is building a solid fan base and playing gigs on a regular basis (also under the band name Astic Borders). Adrian is currently working on his second album, which is due out later this year.BUY THE 10- TRACK CD ALBUM "WELCOME TO ONE MAN TOWN" FOR ONLY £6 USING PAYPAL!
Album now available on CD Baby
ALBUM TRACKS
1. My Own Company
2. Idiosyncrasy
3. Son Song
4. Born To Die
5. Over
6. Break The Cycle
7. Welcome To One Man Town
8. Downhill
9. Difficult
10.Payphone
**NEW** Valentines Live at Green Note
Adrian Roye- "Inbetween" Live at Cross Kings 25/11/07

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Adrian Roye- "Born to Die Live" @ Enerprise 2006

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/16/2006
Band Website: adrianroyemusic.com
Band Members: Me (Guitar, Djembe & Piano) Beth Dariti (Guitar, Mandolin & Bass), Dan Paton (Drums) and Simon Lewis (Cello & Bass).

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Influences: I assume that everything i like influences me in some way so here goes....Ani Difranco, Ryan Adams, Sufjan Stevens, Jeff Buckley, Tracy Chapman, Me'Shell Ndegecello, Tori Amos, Jason Mraz, Donny Hathaway, Neil Young, David Bowie,Fleetwood Mac, Dolly Parton, The Smiths, Prince,Talk Talk,My friends, Gravenhurst, Ben Folds, Skunk Anansie, Radiohead, Rufus Wainwright, The Sunshine,Paula Cole, Joni Mitchell, Iron & Wine, Depeche Mode, Eddi Reader, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, Gram Parsons, Birthday Cake, Kate Bush, Whitesnake, The Universe, Jefferson Airplane, Sade, Bjork, Laura Nyro, The Vines, The Kinks, Brenda Russell, Joy Division, Bloc Party, KD Lang, Hidden Cameras,.. and then my hand fell off
Sounds Like: Take a listen and then build me a box of your own :)
Record Label: My Own Company!!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Song "Josephine" on music player

I have just added live audio from my gig last week at Green Note. The song is called Josephine and it will feature on my forthcoming album. Please have a listen and let me know what you think. Peace A...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Thu, 08 May 2008 05:55:00 PST

New Performance Video- "Valentines"

Heya folks, I just thought i would let you know that i have just posted a new video of my song Valentines. If you scroll down my myspace page you will find the video but it's also available directly t...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Wed, 07 May 2008 06:49:00 PST

Public Insults = Insecurity/ Jealousy? (Watch What You Say)

I, like most people have an opinion on pretty much anything that is presented to me. Most people freely give their opinion about things that they don't have a clue about, and although this can be ok i...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:48:00 PST

Can't believe i just saw Prince!!

This will probably be the most crazed blog i'll ever post but i can't contain my joy. I just came back from what must be the best gig i've ever been to...ever! PRINCE AT KOKO IN CAMDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Fri, 11 May 2007 07:58:00 PST

The War Against "Band-Spam" Begins

..StartFragment --> Hello once again to my blog readers and apologies for the delay.I have been meaning to write about this for quite some time and even had a great slogan (which i have now forgo...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:00:00 PST

The Oxjam Festival

-->StartFragment --> Hello folks,Tis' the season of the Oxjam Festival and gigs are taking place all across the country.On October 12th i will be playing at an Oxjam event in North London, Hollo...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:53:00 PST

Beyond Great Expectations

Just a quick little blog this time, I just wanted to tell you guys to check out Tasmin Archers' new music on myspace. She will be releasing her new album next month called "On" and from what i've hear...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:36:00 PST

How a good gig can be ruined by a bad venue (the perils of success?)

 I love going to gigs and if it weren't for the cost i'd probably see ashow every night. Last week i went to see Jason Mraz for (about)the sixthtime in two years at the Hammersmith Apollo. After ...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Tue, 30 May 2006 04:30:00 PST

What Do They Know?!

As i was getting ready for work yesterday i saw a discussion about 'depressing' music becoming mainstream. Some guy and a couple of women were harping on about how "boring" and "depressing" artis...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:20:00 PST

Artistic Revolution

I think it's about time that we took music back! I have a few complaints that i've been thinking about for awhile- 1. Why do so many gig venues and promoters only pay bands and solo acts after th...
Posted by Adrian Roye on Tue, 28 Feb 2006 06:48:00 PST