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About Me

The Family Buzzard hatched onto the music scene in the bleak midwinter of 2005. Their plan is to ruffle a few feathers with an eclectic mix of skiffle, country and folk - all encased in pop sensibilities.
To get in touch and say hi - email us at [email protected]
A few songs from our open mic slot at The Larmer Tree Festival (thanks Tone!)...
British Space Program
5 Nights
...and pop along to our YouTube channel to watch us playing "Three Headed Woman" at the 2006 HRB Fayre, and (if you look in our Favourites) playing "Anticipating Love" at Sirius last year.
A live recording of our song "5 Nights" appears on the HRB Unsigned Live - Volume 1 album. Just Â£5 for 16 tracks, all recorded live at the Hospital Radio Bedside Studios at Bournemouth Hospital. Click the flyer below to visit the HRB Unsigned minisite to hear a preview of each track and find out how to grab a copy.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/16/2006
Band Members: Sugar Ray Buzzard III - Singing, Guitar, Lap Steel, Bass

Countess Basie of Buzzard - Singing, Bass, Buzzardtone, Recorder

Chairman Buzzard - Percussion, Guitar, Harmonica

Influences: Atomic Rooster, Babybird, Robin Beck, Birdland, Black Crowes, Black Duck, Budgie, The Byrds, Chicken Shack, Cock Robin, Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, Doves, Nick Drake, The Eagles, A Flock of Seagulls, Housemartins, Leyton Buzzards, Robin Luke, Maxine Nightingale, The Partridge Family, Edith Piaf, Lone Pigeon, Rare Bird, Robin S, Billy Swan, Thrashing Doves & The Yardbirds.
Sounds Like: "Musically influenced by American roots from the 50s to the 70s...Whilst the rootsy sound is drawn from three decades, the vibe is late 60s, laid back and reflective, Bonzo Dog meets Mama Cass".
~TONY FOSTER of bh one

"...A mix of folk, blues, Beatles style and whatever else that mixing pot needs to make a fantastic bunch of songs...A brilliant range of styles bringing the audience from laughter to deep introspection...Their sound is full and lively, as is their performance".
~FRANKIE MILNER of Sirius

"They are quirky, amusing and look cool. All of which is great, but would amount to nothing if the songs weren’t great. Thankfully they are!"
~FAREN SHORT, a Fan
Type of Label: None

My Blog

29/07/08 - Facebook

Hey Everyone We now have a Facebook page, so if you're on there, join! Love Countess Basie x
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:13:00 PST

22/07/08 - It’s been a long time, now I’m coming back home...

Hello Everyone! We are back. Our first gig in almost a year - at Solid Air t'other week - was very enjoyable. A recent trip to the Larmer Tree Festival resulted in an open mic performance, some of whi...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:17:00 PST

17/04/07 - Another review of Wednesday's Sirius...

...has been penned, courtesy of Tony Foster of bh one. Click here to have a read (and see videos of ourselves and Oliver Talkes! Countess Basie x...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:40:00 PST

13/04/07 - Review of our debut at Sirius

Thanks to Frankie at all at the Tudor Grange Hotel for inviting us to play at Sirius on Wednesday and for being so welcoming. The whole evening was a joy - beautiful venue, great weather, friends old ...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:08:00 PST

03/02/07 - Hospital Radio Bedside sesh last week!

Hi there. We were kindly invited back to the Hospital Radio Bedside studio last Sunday. We had a lovely time dancing to KC & The Sunshine Band and singing along to The Yardbirds in betwe...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:31:00 PST

14/11/06 - Review of the WarChild gig!

Howdy Tony Foster of bhone has reviewed the WarChild gig we played at last Saturday! Click here to read it! ...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:54:00 PST

11/10/06 - New venue for WarChild Charity gig!

The Bournemouth leg of the WarChild New Music Tour, which was originally to be held upstairs at The Opera House on Saturday 28th October, has found its new home! Cameron from organisers Rebel Jane has...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:58:00 PST

18/10/06 - Review of last Saturday's gig

Just to let you know that Tony Foster of bh one has reviewed the Ejector Seat Presents gig we played at at The Gander last Saturday! Click here to read it. Countess Basie x...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:18:00 PST

13/09/06 - Recently-found footage

Footage of The Family Buzzard performing "Three Headed Woman" in Poole Park circa 1967 was unearthed from a film collector's boot sale in Cleethorpes several weeks ago. It has been lovingly...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:18:00 PST

09/08/06 - Photos from the HRB Summer Fayre

We had a great time at the HRB Summer Fayre on Saturday. As well as playing our set we sat on our rug, ate our cheese and pickle sandwiches and enjoyed everyone else's sets too. The Chairman and Sugar...
Posted by THE FAMILY BUZZARD on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:36:00 PST