Stone's Throw are a Surrey based acoustic singer-songwriter duo, who are Richard Berkshire (vocals, guitar) and Matt O'Daly (b.vox, lead guitar) They met way back in 2002 while at college and decided that they both liked the same sorta stuff musically and started writing a few tracks. Things instantly kicked off from there and so started the wheels in motion for where they are today. 2006 has been a big year for both of them with their first EP being recorded at Hatch Farm Studios in Chertsey. The EP went down a storm with all that listened and the catchy melodies and strong guitar lines had really done their job. So this year started with a headline slot at the Acoustic Lounge in Clapham and the ball just kept rolling on, with gigs at The Fighting Cocks (Kingston) The Putney Half Moon, Monkey Chews, Summer Sessions @ The Smoke Rooms, The Embassy Bar Islington, Moore's Bar in Chertsey, West One Four Kensington and 'Summer Breeze' Festival in Farnham. This summer has seen them team up and play alongside such great acts as Tom Lillywhite, Ben O'Sullivan and Simply Luke Leighfield amongst so many others. It was also over the summer that Stone's Throw attracted the ear of producer Ben Langmaid of Kubb and Huff and Herb fame. He has pointed them in a few new directions and focused their songwriting to make it stronger.
So things really are looking up for this acoustic duo who are hot on the heels of all singer-songwriters out there, with catchier melodies and the hookiest guitar playing. To see them live is also something else, both are not afraid of a little bit of stage banter and like to interact with the audience. There seems to be an air of confidence about them without being brash or pretentious. They just do what they do because they love it. So bring on 2007.......
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