Head of Programmes - seeks new live guitarist

About Me

The Magnetic South was offically released on Dec 8th, you can currently buy it on-line at AMAZON.CO.UK and is also available on I-Tunes. The link Below will take you directly to the Amazon page

www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular &field-keywords=head+of+programmes&x=0&y=0
Alternatively follow the link below to The Genepool Distribution site, it's available there too
www.thegenepool.co.uk/artists/HEAD+OF+PROGRAMMES.htm
Anyone else interested in buying a copy contact Head of Programmes here on myspace. THANKS....
Head of Programmes is essentially the alias of one James MacGregor, a singer/songwriter based in South West England.He writes simple songs that talk of relationships, faith, love and heartbreak.
He sometimes works with a band and sometimes alone.
Head Of Programmes debut release 2007's "Heart Rung Of Hope" Ep, was a limited run of 100 hand numbered discs.
"The Magnetic South" followed in Dec 2008 released via fledgeling indie label FoundObjective.
A new album will be released in 2009 via UPR Records.
Biog Courtesy of UPR Records
www.myspace.com/headofprogrammes

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 25/06/2006
Band Website: uprrecords.co.uk
Band Members: James MacGregor - Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Lap Steel, Banjo, Synth Washes, Drums, Percussion, Vocals,
and introducing an ever changing line-up of collaborators
"Smiling" D. Parker - Acoustic/Electric Guitars, Drums, Dancing
Amie Willingale - Violin, Vocals
"Big" John Sidbotham - Drums, Resonator Guitar
Phil Baker - Keys
Chris Derrick - Keys, Vocals
Ed Snell - Bass Guitar
David James Strong - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Brown Scotch - Bass Guitar, Guitar, e-bow Guitar, Vocals, Right Hand Man
Doc "the Doctor" Collins - Engineer, Producer, Vocals, Percussion, Synth
Vince Lee - Junkyard Guitar, Guitar, Lap Steel, Vocals, Amps
Influences: Punk Rock

HEAD OF PROGRAMMES
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at Press Play Promotions
www.unsigned.com/headofprogrammes

Sounds Like:

BOTH REVIEWS COURTESY OF 24/7 MAGAZINE
"One of Plymouths finest artists" - Aeon Promotions
"Drawing inspration from those maverick, musicians - Nick cave, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Bonnie Prince Billy - creators of intelligent, timeless music - James Macgregor has emerged with his own original, timeless sound. --Clare Robinson - The Herald
"They create simple, stripped down music, melancholy songs akin to Will Oldham aka Bonnie Prince Billy, Tindersticks, Nick Cave or Neil Young......songs are immersed in a bath of Americana and Alt-Country with a sad undertone, a fine debut" --Rootstime Magazine
"It's better than Bon Iver" -- Tasty Fanzine
"The Magnetic South is nothing short of magnificent. Showcasing MacGregor's breathtakingly beautiful songwriting talents to the full,this mini album is quite simply one of the finest CD's you'll hear all year" -- GO2 Magazine
Record Label: UPR / Ready Made
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Year, New Record, New Sound....

Hello and Happy New Year. It's been a while since I've written, but I have good reason. I'm just finishing mixing the new record which should be available late Feb early March. It was recorded, engine...
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