Amsterdamned
05-07-2011, 09:31
On Wednesday July 20th, WagonWheel Presents… welcomes Californian singer/songwriter Jeff Caudill to The Greystones. Shooting to prominence with punk-pop band Gameface, in the early 1990s, Caudill has followed the same progression as many from rock band to singer/songwriter, mixing up pop, indie and alt-country to create something fresh. Support comes from Boss Caine and Dave Sleney. Advance tickets priced at £5 are available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/116068 or over the bar at The Greystones. Doors open 7.45pm. Entry on the night will be £7.
***JEFF CAUDILL***
http://wagonwheelmedia.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/jc.jpg
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Not many artists stay relevant to their fan-base over a sustained period of time, but Californian singer-songwriter, Jeff Caudill, is one such rarity. Shooting to prominence with punk-pop band, Gameface, in the early 1990s, his irrepressible knack for a memorable hook and melody quickly established a dedicated following. Never standing still, he led the band around the globe, gradually shedding the youthful exuberance for a string of increasingly mature releases, before finally abandoning the tour van in 2003.
Music is in his blood and it wasn’t long before Caudill reappeared, acoustic guitar in hand. Rather than signalling a new direction, the new, earthier sound was a logical progression from his punk roots. The release of acclaimed debut album, ‘Here’s What You Should Do’, confirmed this was an artist equally comfortable mixing up pop, indie and alt-country to create something fresh. Never one to shy away from putting the hard yards in, a steady stream of releases followed, with time even found for a successful foray into electronica with side-project, Floormodel.
Still wearing his heart on his sleeve and fiercely independent, the release of new album, ‘Try to be Here’ promises to win over a new raft of fans, as well as provide a convenient jumping on point for any who may have lapsed. The trademark pop sensibility burns as bright as ever, but the lyrics are sure to connect with his loyal fan-base, confirming him as a man in thrall to his family and comfortable in his own skin. Upbeat and warm, ‘Try to be Here’ represents another urgent step forward, showcasing his strongest material yet, this is the sound of Jeff Caudill in his natural environment and at the top of his game.
“If you’re a fan of American bands such as The Replacements, REM and The Lemonheads, you’ll find something here for you” – Whisperin’ and Hollerin’
“Some of our best singer-songwriters come from long-standing rock bands, Caudill’s career is just starting” – Mean Street Magazine
“He just takes a simple song, gives it the right vocal treatment, leaves out the superfluous and serves up a fine performance time after time.” – Americana U.K.
http://www.jeffcaudill.com
***BOSS CAINE***
Boss Caine are a folk/Americana collective from York, England. A tight knit, but evolving, line-up of local musicians centred around the songs of front man and ‘Yorkshire Cowboy’ – Daniel Lucas (aka GT Turbo), a man described as ‘having a voice that makes Louis Armstrong sound kinda girly’.
Boss Caine released their debut album: ‘The Ship That Sailed’, on independent label Little Num Num Music, in 2010. The record contains a selection of tunes written by Lucas over the last few years; a time that saw him leave his home town for London, before returning to York and putting together the line-up of local musicians that would become Boss Caine. Years of hard living, hard drinking and love turned sour inform an album that at times visits some quite dark places, but is ultimately carried along by a healthy dose of Northern positivity and stoicism.
The album was recorded in the North Yorkshire countryside at ‘The Factory of Unprofessional Sound’ and sees Boss Caine’s core team of Lucas, Andy Gaines and Sam Forrest joined by many of the musicians who have played in the band over the last few years.
“…Tom Waits singing Ryan Adams if they had both had the good fortune to grow up in Yorkshire….” – The Fly
“Boss Caine are the real deal. They will rip your heart out and toss it back to you many songs later doused in whiskey, soul and more emotions than you know how to handle!” - Northern Music
“An exceptional debut” - Backroadsmusic.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/bosscaine
***DAVE SLENEY***
Singer/songwriter Dave Sleney has played in various bands over the years, most recently The Enquiry. As well as the country tinged indie pop sounds of his former band, Dave is renowned for heartfelt material in the downbeat singer/songwriter tradition. Also known for not being afraid to chuck in the odd classic cover.
http://www.reverbnation.com/davesleney
Facebook Event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199982166706178
Last.fm Event page:
http://www.last.fm/event/1926994
***JEFF CAUDILL***
http://wagonwheelmedia.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/jc.jpg
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Not many artists stay relevant to their fan-base over a sustained period of time, but Californian singer-songwriter, Jeff Caudill, is one such rarity. Shooting to prominence with punk-pop band, Gameface, in the early 1990s, his irrepressible knack for a memorable hook and melody quickly established a dedicated following. Never standing still, he led the band around the globe, gradually shedding the youthful exuberance for a string of increasingly mature releases, before finally abandoning the tour van in 2003.
Music is in his blood and it wasn’t long before Caudill reappeared, acoustic guitar in hand. Rather than signalling a new direction, the new, earthier sound was a logical progression from his punk roots. The release of acclaimed debut album, ‘Here’s What You Should Do’, confirmed this was an artist equally comfortable mixing up pop, indie and alt-country to create something fresh. Never one to shy away from putting the hard yards in, a steady stream of releases followed, with time even found for a successful foray into electronica with side-project, Floormodel.
Still wearing his heart on his sleeve and fiercely independent, the release of new album, ‘Try to be Here’ promises to win over a new raft of fans, as well as provide a convenient jumping on point for any who may have lapsed. The trademark pop sensibility burns as bright as ever, but the lyrics are sure to connect with his loyal fan-base, confirming him as a man in thrall to his family and comfortable in his own skin. Upbeat and warm, ‘Try to be Here’ represents another urgent step forward, showcasing his strongest material yet, this is the sound of Jeff Caudill in his natural environment and at the top of his game.
“If you’re a fan of American bands such as The Replacements, REM and The Lemonheads, you’ll find something here for you” – Whisperin’ and Hollerin’
“Some of our best singer-songwriters come from long-standing rock bands, Caudill’s career is just starting” – Mean Street Magazine
“He just takes a simple song, gives it the right vocal treatment, leaves out the superfluous and serves up a fine performance time after time.” – Americana U.K.
http://www.jeffcaudill.com
***BOSS CAINE***
Boss Caine are a folk/Americana collective from York, England. A tight knit, but evolving, line-up of local musicians centred around the songs of front man and ‘Yorkshire Cowboy’ – Daniel Lucas (aka GT Turbo), a man described as ‘having a voice that makes Louis Armstrong sound kinda girly’.
Boss Caine released their debut album: ‘The Ship That Sailed’, on independent label Little Num Num Music, in 2010. The record contains a selection of tunes written by Lucas over the last few years; a time that saw him leave his home town for London, before returning to York and putting together the line-up of local musicians that would become Boss Caine. Years of hard living, hard drinking and love turned sour inform an album that at times visits some quite dark places, but is ultimately carried along by a healthy dose of Northern positivity and stoicism.
The album was recorded in the North Yorkshire countryside at ‘The Factory of Unprofessional Sound’ and sees Boss Caine’s core team of Lucas, Andy Gaines and Sam Forrest joined by many of the musicians who have played in the band over the last few years.
“…Tom Waits singing Ryan Adams if they had both had the good fortune to grow up in Yorkshire….” – The Fly
“Boss Caine are the real deal. They will rip your heart out and toss it back to you many songs later doused in whiskey, soul and more emotions than you know how to handle!” - Northern Music
“An exceptional debut” - Backroadsmusic.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/bosscaine
***DAVE SLENEY***
Singer/songwriter Dave Sleney has played in various bands over the years, most recently The Enquiry. As well as the country tinged indie pop sounds of his former band, Dave is renowned for heartfelt material in the downbeat singer/songwriter tradition. Also known for not being afraid to chuck in the odd classic cover.
http://www.reverbnation.com/davesleney
Facebook Event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199982166706178
Last.fm Event page:
http://www.last.fm/event/1926994