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Photo by Kevin Petch
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Ric, Spence, Stu and Ivan had a back-breakingly tough day in the studio yesterday putting down all the tracks for the new EP. Amazing help was recieved from Brad who produced the last album and the incredible Will Richards, both of whom worked their fingers to the bone plugging in mics, checking levels and going to the chippy. Ric's going in to do the vocals next week and then the mixing will commence - watch this space for more details...
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Happy new year to you all. Hope you all had a lovely christmas time. In unrelated news Ric and the band have been invited to play at the Royal Park Cellars in Leeds on March 2nd, check the events page for more details.
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Ric and the band did their last gig before Christmas on Saturday, in Leeds - it was a beauty. They're preparing to go into the studio early in the new year to start work on the next record. We'll let you know more when we do.
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Ric has been invited to be part of a project set up by painter Joe Simpson. You may remember that Joe did the photography on Ric's last album. The project involves twelve musicians writing and recording a track based on one of his pictures (read more here). It should take place some time in the new year so we'll keep you posted. As well as Ric, there will be a wide selection of musicians involved, including Nizlopi.
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Ric was invited to be part of a band celebrating the musical history of the Beach Boys at a theatre in Wales earlier this year. Visit the images section of this site to see a clip of him performing 'God Only Knows'.
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Ric's song 'Free' off 'Seemed Like a Good Idea At The Time' is being featured on BBC radio 6 on the 30th of September at 8pm. It will be part of the 6mix listeners choice Yorkshire special.
Due to hilarious old testament weather conditions and potential flooding the gig at Dr. Wu's in Leeds on Saturday is being cancelled. Deepest appologies to everyone who had made plans to come along - believe me we are more upset about it than anyone.
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Two new entries have been added to Ric's blog page. One about the making of a new track "Second wind" which you can download from the music page, and one about the progress of a new album a demo from which is available in the same place. Enjoy.
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Ric has been invited to join a Beach Boys collective for one night only on Saturday the 21st of July for a one off gig in Newport in Wales. this 9 piece band will be telling the story of the Beach Boys at a lovely new theatre - it will be awesome.
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Message from Ric: "How do everyone. We've been working hard to update our presence on the web and now we think there's lots more for you to see and do. Not only can you buy both albums in mp3 format from isound (see music page) but there is a free album of acoustic versions of the songs for you to download there as well. We've also added a new blog (see interact page) which chronicles, amongst other things, the agony and ecstasy of making the last album. There are more photos as well featuring me and the band at some recent gigs, and we've also completely overhauled the myspace page."
"As if that wasn't enough, we've also been working on a load of new tunes which will hopefully make up the next record. We start recording early June so watch this space. Thanks for your continued support."
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Gig announced at Dr Wu's in June - see events page for more details.
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Gig announced at the Fox & Newt - see events page for more details.
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Previously unreleased acoustic recordings are now available - see music page for more details.
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Welcome to the new-look website! New material is on the way, so check back regularly for updates on releases and gigs.
