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Launderette Poets

It's not poetry, and it's not in a launderette...

About Me

Launderette Poets is the musical collaboration of Marissa Claughan and Patrick Gradwell who began writing songs in 2003 when they met whilst studying music at university. After receiving positive feedback from listeners they soon realised that their music had a future outside of the classroom and continued their partnership beyond graduation.Musically and lyrically Launderette Poets bring depth and sincerity to their songwriting, drawing on their different musical histories to create the pretty, melodic sound that has become their forte.Lead vocals and cello are Marissa's responsibility, whilst the guitars are played by Patrick. Bass and keyboard parts are played by Craig Steer, who also does about a million other things for which Launderette Poets are eternally grateful.Take a listen and let the band know what you think.


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/2/2006
Band Website: This is it.
Band Members: Marissa Claughan - Vocals, cello, melodica, songs. Patrick Gradwell - Guitars, songs. Craig Steer - Bass, keyboards. David Lane - Drums, percussion & tattoos
Influences: Joni Mitchell, Kathryn Williams, Ron Sexsmith, PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith, Joanne Newsham, Tracey Chapman, Manic Street Preachers, Keane, The Sundays, James Brown, The Carpenters, Simon & Garfunkel, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis + more when we can think of them.
Sounds Like: Pretty and melodic, the Launderette Poets sound is hard to pin down. People have said that that the sound is a fusion of the styles of Eddi Reader, PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, Radiohead, The Carpenters, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Kathryn Williams to name a few. Get hold of a CD and decide for yourself - only £5 inc P&P.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

www.meermusic.com/launderettepoets

Hiya all, We've put 'Sorry' up on a website that is all about reviewing songs and voting for your favourites. Songs that recieve the best reviews and most votes get on the Europe wide radio broadcast....
Posted by Launderette Poets on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:42:00 PST

New recording - ’Ice Cream’

'Ice Cream' Hiya all, New recording up on the profile is 'Ice Ceam'. We've been playing it at a few shows now so some of you may have heard it before, but here it is in full band glory. It was recorde...
Posted by Launderette Poets on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:05:00 PST

NoTitle Magazine CD Review, June 2007

June 2007 EP Review from NoTitle Magazine. Big thanks to Jack Christie for the nice words and to Nadine at Dare Cafe (Leeds Acoustic Showcase) for the support. 'The first element of the Launderette Po...
Posted by Launderette Poets on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:13:00 PST

Sandman Magazine CD Review, April 2007

From Sandman Magazine April Edition - www.sandmanmagazine.co.uk/sandman/pages/frame.html Laundrette PoetsNothing could be more fitting than the tag line to this demo 'huggably softer for sensitive ski...
Posted by Launderette Poets on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:23:00 PST

BBC Amazing Grace/Wilberforce 2007 project

Hiya all, A few weeks ago we were asked to record a version of 'Amazing Grace' for the Wilberforce 2007 celebrations. The idea was that all sorts of musicians, bands and choirs would each perform thei...
Posted by Launderette Poets on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:52:00 PST

New 5 track CD

After many weekends at the wonderful SteerStudios, it's all done and dusted. Most of it was recorded in a bathroom with a duvet around the door for some reason - and the end result is really rather sp...
Posted by Launderette Poets on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:58:00 PST

Gig review

www.thisisull.com Launderette Poets gig review.     The final band I saw tonight were The Launderette Poets, a musical outfit consisting of Missy on cello and vocals, guitars from Pat an...
Posted by Launderette Poets on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:28:00 PST