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The Makeshift Minstrels

A beacon of light in the darkness

About Me

In the early notebooks of Syd Barret was found a new musical technique that he had formed from late night conference with the spirit of Dali and St Anselm. This would be known as "the way of the Makeshift Minstrel". After a night of unremarkable punk music Liam and Martin, two students of Kent Uni, decided to form a band. A band that would get people moving again, inspire and give hope once more. Martin had heard of a mystic known only as Ade who had access to a book that could help them in their task. And so began the journey of "The Makeshift Minstrels"........
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Music:

Member Since: 3/20/2006
Band Website: makeshiftminstrels.co.uk
Band Members:

Liam - bass
Adrian - vocals
Martin - drums
Joe - guitar
Kevin - saxaphone


Influences: Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Bruce Springsteen, Jaco P, Jamiroquai, Elvis Costello, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Ali Farke Toure, Funkadelic/Parliament, Tool, Radiohead, Hendrix, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Lamb, John Martyn, BB King, Billy Cobham, Cream, Mr T, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, The Clash, Simple Simon's on a Thursday, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Curtis Mayfield, Steely Dan, Tracy Chapman, Fairport Convention
Sounds Like: a big funky enema
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Summer term!

We're back for the summer term, kicking off with our regular Casey's gig this coming Thursday (10th) from about 8pm. We're packing in as many gigs as possible this term, so keep your eyes on our myspa...
Posted by The Makeshift Minstrels on Fri, 04 May 2007 07:12:00 PST

Jan/Feb update

A belated Happy New Year to you! Thanks to everyone who came to see up play at the K-Bar on Saturday night, it was great to be back after a few weeks off the gig circuit. Hope everyone enjoyed the new...
Posted by The Makeshift Minstrels on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:13:00 PST

December update

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Snow Ball last Saturday and helped make it a brilliant night! We had a great time, it was...
Posted by The Makeshift Minstrels on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:53:00 PST

Snow Ball

The Snow Ball is less than two weeks away! Surely one not to miss...we'll be playing on the main stage in the Venue alongside lege...
Posted by The Makeshift Minstrels on Sun, 26 Nov 2006 03:44:00 PST

We're back!

Hey funk rockers!After a summer of travel, excess and the monotonous daily grind of the 9 til 5, the Makeshift Minstrels are set to burst back onto the Canterbury music scene next week. We're kicking ...
Posted by The Makeshift Minstrels on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:22:00 PST

June update

So, the last few weeks have been awesome, with our Keynestock triumph and various other shows including the Summer Ball and Artsfes...
Posted by The Makeshift Minstrels on Sun, 04 Jun 2006 11:53:00 PST

Keynestock!

Yesterday saw the Makeshift Minstrels triumph at UKC's Keynestock Battle of the Bands, coming away with first place. Big thanks to all the organisers, the other bands and of course the amazing audi...
Posted by The Makeshift Minstrels on Sun, 21 May 2006 01:53:00 PST