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simon j alpin

simon j alpin

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"on the wire" debut album available 18th june available from this site by visa /mastercard just click on pay pal or visa payment we will have it to you within two days within Europe and 6 days for the rest of the world ! ..Maverick Magazine ***** ' My favorite album this year 'Americana Ok ***** 'Album of the month'UNCUTSIMON J ALPIN On the wire Ravine Records ***Impressive debut from Serial sessioneer A redoubtable sideman for The likes of Teenage Fanclub, Willard Grant Conspiracy and Devendra Banhart, Alpin’s first solo album finds his peers repaying the debt. The mournful violin of WGC’s josh Hillman adds weight to Alpin’s minor chord guitar and lap steel, while singer Robert Fisher joins in on “All Talk”. Caitlin Cary and various Lambchop/Grand Drive alumni help too, but this is clearly Alpin’s own journey into the darker glades of country and folk. There are hints of Townes Van Zandt and gypsy Dylan, but “All Out” is a ballad fit for any haunted hymnbook.by Rob Hughes QSIMON J ALPIN On the wire Ravine Records ***COUNTRIFIED SOLO DEBUT FROM ETERNAL SIDEMAN As a producer ansd session Musician over the last decade, Simon Alpin has worked with Teenage Fanclub,Willard Grant Conspiracy, M Ward,Devendra Barnhart and many, many others. For his solo debut -gestating for nigh on four years as his band and guest musicians worked on their own projects –he quite naturally veers towards to nocturnal and reflective rootsy milieu every bit as authentic sounding as Gillian Welch’s hillbilly drift. The gentle lowdown fiddle of Row To Hoe, upbeat Rhodes of Won’t stop, Alpin’s own simple Guitar pickings plus singing Saws, trumpets and cellos cast A spell like drowsy campfire Conversation .by Andy FyfeFor bookings and band info please contact our Manager 'Lisa Richards' Email : [email protected]
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Member Since: 3/10/2006
Band Website: simonjalpin.com
Band Members: Drums Gary johnston, Bass Barry payne, violin josh hillman, Piano seymour milton, vocals /gtr simon alpin, backing vocals jess klein, backing vocals Catlin cary, trumpet Dennis cronin, cello David thommas.
Influences: captain beefheart,Lowell george ,ry cooder,Bob dylan ,Joni mitchell, the Band, Jackson browne,Grant lee buffalo, van morrison, howlin wolf,leadbelly, son house,the carter family,Tim hardin,neil young , townes van zant ,rickie lee jones, elliott smith, nick drake ,the smiths, green on red, fred neil .
Sounds Like: myself I hope
Record Label: Ravine records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

gig reveiws

Danny George WilsonSimon AlpinJosh HillmanBarrels, Friday, March 11'The idea was to get out and sing some songs', said Grand Drive's DannyGeorge Wilson after a magical night in Barrels, Berwick on Twe...
Posted by simon j alpin on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:25:00 PST

album release 18th june 2007

Our Debut record 'on the wire' will be released on the 18th of june on 'Ravine Records' we have shows coming up throughout the summer so hopefully catch you on the road ! till then simon
Posted by simon j alpin on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:16:00 PST

on tour

currently on tour with "the waterboy's" in norway first show tonight !
Posted by simon j alpin on Fri, 26 May 2006 11:49:00 PST

on the wire

Our album will be released 18th june 2007 through Ravine Records based in the uk we will be touring through out 2007 to support the release there will be an album launch party in london 26th june at t...
Posted by simon j alpin on Mon, 13 Mar 2006 05:29:00 PST

gone fishing

curremtly in Ireland working with wyo's in shannon lovley weather down by the river ! maybe catch a couple of guiness later s
Posted by simon j alpin on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 05:14:00 PST

links

www.valveman.co.ukwww.dannygeorgewilson.comwww.garronfrith.c omwww.oneluckyguitar.comwww.bugmusic.co.ukwww.houlinhound.co m
Posted by simon j alpin on Mon, 13 Mar 2006 05:33:00 PST