Pre-sale tickets for his first London solo headline show at The Scala on January 21, 2010 sold out in 5 minutes!

Only a few remain for his other regional shows at Birmingham’s Glee Club (January 18th), Manchester’s Deaf Institute (January 19th) and Glasgow’s ABC (January 20th).

Tickets for Fyfe’s four exclusive shows go on general release Monday November 16th.

Fyfe’s debut solo album ‘Fly Yellow Moon’ is out on January 18th 2010.

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Fyfe Dangerfield and producer Adam Noble say it was the fastest and most fun track to record during the album sessions. There is no comment as to whether the presence of fine wines during the session played a part in this good cheer – we’ll let you judge for yourself when you hear Fyfe’s lively vocal performance – but nevertheless this free download seems like the proper spirit in which to preview the album.

Speaking of which, every track on ‘Fly Yellow Moon’ sounds different. The idea was to record as many songs as possible in the time available, so everything from full-on pop to stripped-down balladry has found its way into the final tracklisting.

As such there was no room, or need, for preciousness, for example, the piano on “When You Walk in the Room” was recorded as a demo at Dangerfield’s parents’ house in Ludlow, Shropshire, on the family piano that’s been kicking around for decades. It sounded right, so it stayed. That same carefree spirit carries through the entire album.

So please download via www.fyfedangerfield.com, listen repeatedly, and let us know if “When You Walk in the Room” makes you wish January would get here just that little bit sooner, like it does for us.

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Brainlove Club Presents Gannets and more Friday 15th May, 2009 @ The George Tavern, 373 Commercial Rd, Stepney, London, E1 0LA

Brainlove Club Presents:

Gannets – Monsiuer Le Fyfe Dangerfield + His Merry Men explore the outer reaches of improvisation, injecting it with a much needed breath of melodicism + fun.
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Mat Riviere – newest signing to Brainlove Records bears his soul with a gorgeous collection of laconic, tragic music and song.
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Braindead Collective – An all star cast of rock/noise/jazz musicians take improvised music away from the confines of snobby elitism and give it a good old rock and noise kicking.

Gold Blood – lyrical electro noise pop.
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Plus – Your host for the evening, DJ Toby Woby. Spinning cosmically profound tunez from beyond the Jah Wobble

8pm start
£6

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Press Photo: Roy Orbison Jr., Barbara Orbison, Alex Orbison

Last night Dave and I attended the Roy Orbison Birthday Party celebration at the Gibson Guitar Studio in London.

There was a tribute show in honor of the late singer, with bands and artists performing songs written by Roy Orbison. Barbara Orbison, sons Alex and Roy Jr. along with 19 new artists and friends from around the world celebrated the life and music of one of music’s biggest legends.

Roy Orbison Jr., Tone Damli Aaberge (Norway Pop Idol winner), Barbara Orbison, Fyfe Dangerfield, Alex Orbison

Birthday Cake

It was a pleasant surprise seeing Fyfe Dangerfield from Guillemots there, who we were happy to share a table with, along with Guillemots drummer Greig Stewart. Fyfe performed a superb rendition of “Only The Lonely”.

Fyfe Dangerfield

We took quite a few pictures…I went a little crazy with the camera, but with all the other photographers there taking pictures, it felt natural to join in with the other flashes going off for each act.

Roy’s son Alex Orbison MC’d the event, introducing other artists that performed their favorite Big O hits – (in order) Mary N’Daiye, Phil Marshall, Vera Bohl, Findlay Brown, Gary Nock, Ginger Redcliff, Honey Ryder, Kaycee Cole, Reid & Stanners, Netsayi, Smoke Fairies, Tone Damli Aagerge, Peter Conway, Katie Vogel (green eyed monster), Billy Burnett, Fyfe Dangerfield (Guillemots), Aruba Red, Dave Stark Five, Group – Oh Pretty Woman.

The event was supported by Epiphone in celebration of the upcoming launch the new Epiphone 12 String ‘Pretty Woman’ acoustic guitar – the Epiphone acoustic guitar was originally used by Roy when he penned that song. Other sponsors on the night include BMI, Denzyl Feigelson and his team at AWAL (Artists Without A Label).

Over 30 artists have recorded one of their favourite Orbison songs for an iTunes only album called ‘Roy Orbison Under the Covers’ which will be released worldwide from Monday 27th April, 2009.

Recent boxset Roy Orbison: The Soul Of Rock and Roll is also available on iTunes world wide.

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Mary N’Diaye – “Oh Pretty Woman”

Findlay Brown

Gary Nock – “You Got It”

Honey Ryder – “Love In Time”

Kaycee Cole – “In Dreams”

The Smoke Fairies – “It’s Over”

Peter Conway – “There Won’t Be Many Coming Home”

Katie Vogel – “Blue Bayou”

Billy Burnett (ex Fleetwood Mac) w/ Alex Orbison on Drums – “Ooby Dooby”

Fyfe Dangerfield – “Only The Lonely”

Aruba Red (Jack Bruce’s daughter) – “You Fool You”

After the show Dave, Greig Stewart and I went to a club somewhere in London. Greig and Dave sat in with an impromptu band that included Seb from Keyboard Choir on sax and keyboard, Dave played harmonica and Greig on drums. I wanted to sing, but didn’t know how to go about getting the mic away from the singer. Oh well! We ended up at Guillemots studio after a great night of live music, which ended in my first card game of Snap.

Dave passed out at Guillemots studio

Photo Credit: Dave Tommo / Jenny May

By: Jenny May – BandWeblogs.com

After a triumphant summer of festivals and four spectacular dates with R.E.M., the perpetually inventive Guillemots return this Autumn with an ambitious national tour.

Beautifully fusing film and music in sixteen of the of the UK’s most intriguing alternative venues, November’s ‘Fishbone For A Drink’ tour confirms Guillemots’ reputation as pop’s true trailblazers.

As well as theatres and concert halls, the Brit and Mercury-nominated quartet will perform in a Cornish cave, Lancaster’s main public library and a converted cinema right in the heart of Edinburgh – a unique program of events such as only Guillemots could offer.

Fyfe said, “We want to get to places that are off the usual touring circuit that’s reeled out, and really mix around the type of venues we’re at each night. It makes it more fun for us and audiences too. And the set will be different as well. We’ll definitely be trying out something we’ve never played live before.”

The ‘Fishbone For A Drink’ tour also reunites the band with film events company Future Shorts. Building on their successful re-scoring of David Lynch’s ‘Eraserhead’ at this year’s Latitude Festival, each show will commence with a selection of short films re-scored live by the band – adding an entirely new audiovisual dimension to the Guillemots live experience.

These unmissable November dates are preceded by a colourful new double A-side single, “Kriss Kross” / “Clarion”, released September 22nd, 2008 on Polydor. Available as digital download and strictly limited edition numbered vinyl, the single brings together two of the stand-out tracks from the band’s inspired second album ‘Red’.

Led by Fyfe Dangerfield and featuring the talents of Magrao, Aristazabal Hawkes and Greig Stewart, Guillemots are one of the most inventive voices in UK pop.

In addition to their full UK tour, the band headline Orange Rockcorps alongside Busta Rhymes later this month.

Guillemots November 2008 tour dates and booking information:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

Fri 7th BIRMINGHAM, Custard Factory * gigbeth.com 0844 8883883
Sat 8th BATH, Pavilion Theatre * seetickets.com 01225 330 304
Sun 9th YORK, The Duchess * ticketweb.co.uk 08700 600 100
Tue 11th INVERNESS, Eden Court gigsinscotland.com 0844 499 9990
Wed 12th MIDDLESBROUGH, Empire * seetickets.com 08700 600 100
Thu 13th EDINBURGH, Picture House gigsinscotland.com 0844 499 9990
Sat 15th LANCASTER, Lancaster Library seetickets.com 01524 580712
Sun 16th SHEFFIELD, Plug the-plug.com 0114 241 3040
Mon 17th BRADFORD, St Georges Hall seetickets.com 01274 432 000
Wed 19th LISKEARD, Carnglaze Caverns * seetickets.com 0871 2200260
Thu 20th FALMOUTH, Princess Pavilion * seetickets.com 0871 2200260
Fri 21st PORTSMOUTH, Pyramids Centre seetickets.com 023 9282 4355
Sat 22nd BRIGHTON, St Georges ** ticketweb.co.uk 01273 606312
Mon 24th DERBY, Assembly Rooms * seetickets.com 01332 255 800
Tue 25th CAMBRIDGE, Junction livenation.co.uk 01223 511511
Wed 26th LONDON, Barbican *** barbican.org.uk 0845 120 7536

Tickets Onsale Thursday 18th September 9am
£14 unless otherwise stated. *£15; **£16.50, *** £13/£18/£22.50

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Here’s the new video for Guillemots‘ latest single “Kriss Kross” from their album, ‘Red’.

The video was directed by none other than their guitarist MC Lord Magrao!

Watch Kriss Kross video:

I love this song.

As noted on Guillemots blog:

From Fyfe, “We’ve always meant to put out a double A-side at some point ‘And we couldn’t decide which of ‘Kriss Kross’ and ‘Clarion’ should be the next single, so now seemed like the right time to do both”.

The single will initially be available as a four-track digital bundle, including the new video directed by Magrao on Sept 22nd, then a beautiful VERY limited edition 10” vinyl following on October 6th. There will only by 500 numbered copies in beautiful packaging that features the masks, that Greig made used in Magrao’s Kriss Kross video.

As well as Kriss Kross and Clarion, which both appear with alternative edits to those on the album “Red”, the release features two previously unreleased tracks. The first is the band’s frenzied Radio 1 cover of Sam Sparro’s “Black & Gold”, The second is a brand new song, “Fishbone For A Drink”, written in a soundcheck at Latitude Festival this year and hastily recorded soon afterwards. it is rough, stripped-down and with a distinctly menacing undertone running through, it’s not quite like anything Guillemots have recorded before, and provides a glimpse of the way things might sound on their next album.

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Written by the Guillemots – Fyfe Dangerfield, Magrao, Aristazabal Hawkes and Greig Stewart – “Falling Out Of Reach” was co-produced by the band alongside their longstanding engineer Adam Noble (George Michael, U2 and Paul McCartney).

Blissfully romantic, “Falling Out Of Reach” is a rich string laden ode to the unrequited. Building into an unrestrained and utterly emotive chorus, the track epitomises the bands ability to write clever, honest and completely unique modern love songs.

The accompanying video features Sir Ian McKellen in what is without doubt one of the bands best videos to date.

Later this year the band embarks on a full UK tour before supporting R.E.M. on their August stadium tour.

Guillemots 2008 tour dates:

Dates could change! Go to Guillemots’ Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

May 2008

18th Norwich, UEA
19th Wolverhampton,
20th Lincoin, Engine Shed
22nd Liverpool, Liverpool Academy
23rd Glasgow, Barrowlands
24th Dundee, Fat Sams
26th Leeds, Metropolitan University
27th Newcastle, Newcastle University
29th Bristol, Bristol Academy
30th Southampton, Guildhall
31st Brighton, Dome

June 2008

2nd Coventry, Kasbah
3rd Nottingham, Rock City
4th London, Forum

July 2008

6th Tonbridge, Hop Farm

August 2008 (Supporting R.E.M.)

24th Manchester Old Trafford Cricket Ground
25th Cardiff, Millennium Stadium
27th Southampton, Rosebowl
30th Twickenham Stadium

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Fyfe Dangerfield’s voice was on form, sailing through the high notes – and with Fyfe the notes do tend to get pretty high. Aristazabal Hawkes (Arista) sounded great on bass, MC Magrao, the coolest cat in town on guitar, and of course Greig Stewart, one of my favorite drummers, worked his magic on the skins.

I should have taken more care to write down their set list, but they played songs from ‘Through the Window Pane’ and their new album, ‘Red’. There is a contrast between the two albums, and for me that’s a good thing. They’ve definitely not stuck to the same format for the sophomore release, and I’ll be waiting in anticipation for the third.

Songs played from ‘Red’ included new single, “Get Over It”, “Kriss Kross”, their ‘Justin Timberlake-esque’ “Big Dog”, slow number “Words” and “Standing On The Last Star”. The more familiar selections from ‘Through the Window Pane’ included “Made-Up Lovesong”, “Trains To Brazil”, “Through The Windowpane”, “Annie, Let’s Not Wait” and the stand out song of the night, “Sao Paulo”.

Support acts included our very own Tommo (from Band Weblogs Podcast Show amongst numerous other things!) and a solo Norwegian singer/guitarist Ida Maria, without her full band due to the UK storms and plane delays.

It was great catching up with the Guillemots after the show. They were taking it easy, with one more show left of their three night mini-tour, which ended last night at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London.

For those who weren’t able to make it to one of the March shows, don’t fret – there are more to come in May/June 2008.

Guillemots May/June 2008 UK tour dates:

Dates could change! Go to Guillemots Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

May 2008

18th Norwich, UEA £14
19th Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall £14
20th Lincoin, Engine Shed £13.50
22nd Liverpool, Liverpool Academy £13.50
23rd Glasgow, Barrowlands £13.50
24th Dundee, Fat Sams £13.50
26th Leeds, Metropolitan University £13.50
27th Newcastle, Newcastle Univeristy £13.50
29th Bristol, Bristol Academy £14
30th Southampton, Guildhall £13.50
31st Brighton, Dome £14

June 2008

2nd Coventry, Kasbah £14
3rd Nottingham, Rock City £13.50
4th London, Forum £16.50

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By: Jenny May – BandWeblogs.com

Guillemots (pictured: Aristazabal Hawkes, Fyfe Dangerfield, Greig Stewart and MC Lord Magrao) return with their second studio album, ‘Red’, released March 24, 2008.

It’s too difficult for me to compare Guillemots’ ‘Red’ album to any other CD that I’ve listened to, which is a great accomplishment for a band. The songs are lush and varied. There’s high energy pop, R&B, interesting changes within songs and sultry, intimate ballads, that when listening, my imagination takes me to a dark, smoke filled room.

The instrumentation on ‘Red’ is daring and experimental – which could have been a concern for all involved, however, old and new fans alike will be introduced to a brilliant Guillemots album, complete with talented musicians, excellent songwriting along with soulful vocals and smooth harmonies. Highly recommended. – Jenny May

Dave Tommo from BandWeblogs.com had some questions for Guillemots drummer Greig Stewart, in our second series of questions with Greig.

(Read the first exclusive interview with Greig Stewart)

Dave Tommo: What are you looking forward to the most with the release of your new album, ‘Red’?

Greig Stewart: I like playing festivals. It’s not like touring where you are out for a few months at a time. You can be at home through the week and weekends are party time. Then you get the rest of the week to recover. Also I have an 8-month-old baby which means I’m home through the week with her.

How did you come up with the name ‘Red’ for the album?

Fyfe came up with it. He felt Red can mean a lot of different things.

Does Arista play the drums on one of the tracks? Which one and how did that come about?

The song is “Take me home”, it’s the last song on the album. Arista and Fyfe just started playing together in the studio. It sounded really good. So there was no need to do it again. She plays very well.

Are there any strange percussion instruments used on the album?

A few. There are bats. Fyfe has a bat detector, which picks up their sound, which human ears cannot hear. It was really strange as it was in the right tempo and pitch for that song (Big Dog). Also on “Big Dog” there is a tour bus engine that has been processed into a beat. Two silver platter trays that have been dropped from a high stairwell to get a double crash (on Last Kiss).

Who does your hair?

Funny one, Dave.

Can we expect anything different on your next tour?

We only start rehearsals next week. So no massive thoughts on that one yet.

What’s the story behind the masks that you use on stage occasionally?

They were used for a show my wife was in a few years ago. Mc found them pretty fascinating. He also used them in a short film he made last summer.

How else have you been involved in the making of ‘Red’?

When we were demoing songs, the band would record onto our laptops. A drum track from these sessions made it on to the album, which I’m quite proud of. Adam Noble who is a very good, experienced engineer asked how we got such a good drum sound. So we took great interest on how to mic things up. Also I made a few big meals for everyone. Think the best was: cumberland sausage and garlic mash. That went down well but then the session kinda finished as everyone ate too much and couldn’t really play. The rest of involvement would be my imagination as with everyone else involved in the making of Red. The imagination runs riot which can be a blessing but also hinderance.

Have you experienced any ghostly weirdness while recording the LP in your studio?

No ghostly encounters. Just a few whack out moments when we’ve been in the studio too long. Then you slightly lose touch with what’s going on outside.

We asked you before what your favourite song is to play live and you had answered “Big Dog” and “Standing on the Last Star”. Has that changed?

Not sure yet as we only start rehearsals next week. At the moment its probably “She’s Evil” sung and written by Mc. Its got an Electronic beat which I can weave in and out of. Great fun to play and we all get to shout.

Which festivals are you playing at this year?

Not sure yet. I guess most of the ones we didn’t play last year.

In your opinion, what is the best song ever written?

“No End” by Sandy Denny.

Are there any guest musicians on your next tour?

We are looking to replace our sax player Alex Ward as he is busy with his solo stuff. ‘Alex Ward and the dead ends’ and ‘Dead days beyond help’. We are looking for a girl who can sing backing vox and play sax also.

What’s the best way to get to sleep on the tour bus?

I-Pod after a hot shower.

The Mercury nominated Guillemots are set to play three must see ‘taster’ shows in March 2008 – Ritz, Manchester (March 9th), Academy, Oxford (March 10th) and London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire (March 11th).

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Having spent most of 2007 writing and recording in a converted East London synagogue, Guillemots return on March 24th, with possibly the first truly great British pop album of 2008. A masterclass in dynamic, exhilarating pop music, the eleven-song ‘Red’ adds a distinct edge to their Mercury-nominated sound and follows three must-see taster live shows in Manchester (March 9th, 2008), Oxford (March 10th) and London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire (March 11th).

Harder, fatter and more disciplined than their critically acclaimed, gold-selling debut LP ‘Through the Windowpane’, but equally ambitious, ‘Red’ sounds like nothing else. It’s darker and angrier, but also more beautiful, and the band’s knack for melody is matched this time round by an endless cavalcade of inspired beats, bass and loops.

Written by all four members of the band – Fyfe Dangerfield, Magrao, Aristazabal Hawkes and Greig Stewart, it was co-produced by the visionary four-piece alongside their longstanding engineer Adam Noble (George Michael, U2 and Paul McCartney).

From the jagged string stabs that unleash mutant disco-glam opener “Kriss Kross”, to the desolate late-night pulse of final track “Take Me Home”, it’s a tour-de-force that marries Guillemots’ natural melodic flair with a sense of dancefloor abandonment, not heard since Prince’s ’80s wild pop adventures. Other stand out tracks include the sleazy R’n'B raunch of “Big Dog”, the gorgeous perfection of “Falling Out Of Reach”, cyber-electro club-classic-in-waiting “Last Kiss” (featuring Arista and Magrao on vocals), the haunting simplicity of “Words” and the tribal electro stomp of first single “Get Over It”, released March 17th, 2008 on Polydor.

“We didn’t want to make Through The Windowpane 2,” says lead singer Fyfe Dangerfield. “That was a softer record. This time around we just wanted to make a bunch of pop songs that punched, instantly.”

“To make pop songs that demand your attention, that make you stop in your tracks when they come on the radio, that’s our ultimate ambition.” One play of ‘Red’ suggests that’s exactly what they’ve done.

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Related: Exclusive interview with Guillemots drummer Greig Stewart!

Guillemots (MC Lord Magrao, Fyfe Dangerfield, Aristazabal Hawkes and Greig Stewart) will be returning to the live arena in March 2008.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday December 19th, 2007. Highly recommended shows – buy tickets early!

Guillemots will be playing three dates across the UK:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Guillemots’ Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

March 9 2008 – Ritz, Manchester
March 10 2008 – Academy, Oxford
March 11 2008 – Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Tickets cost 12.50 GBP plus booking fee (except London, 16.50 GBP plus booking fee) and will be available at all usual outlets from Wednesday, December 19th, 2007.

Related: Greig Stewart interview with Band Weblogs

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It’s all been quite the whirlwind for Guillemots the last couple of years as they’ve been keeping busy with tours, festivals, radio interviews and UK TV appearances including Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and Top of the Pops.

Their debut album Through the Windowpane was nominated for the 2006 Mercury Music Prize and the band was nominated for best British Live Act for the 2007 Brit Awards. Not only that, but they have a dedicated fan base that as far as they’re concerned, Guillemots can do no wrong.

Just back from touring in Europe, Scottish drummer Greig Stewart is one of the most unique and versatile drummers in music today. The times that I’ve watched him, his presence on stage was amazing and he is the kind of drummer that you “can’t take your eyes off of” when he’s playing.

Greig has been kind enough to answer a few questions that I wanted to ask him for readers of BandWeblogs.com.

Read Greig Stewart’s second exclusive interview with BandWeblogs.com

Jenny May: How and when did you become a drummer?

Greig Stewart: Loved music and drumming seemed natural to me. I came to it quite young. Made my own drums as a kid out of bits and bobs.

What kind of drum kit and gear do you use?

1960s Ludwig drums, 22″bass, 13″rack tom, 16″floor, Ludwig 400 snare. 1980s Premier Resonator, drums 22″ bass, 13″ rack tom, 20″ Ludwig floor, Premier resonator snare. Zildjian 19″ 16″ custom k crash/ride, 14″ new beat high hats, Paiste rude china. Roland Spds sampler. Apple mac, logic.

Oddly enough, you’ve been using Spandau Ballet’s old drum kit. How did that happen?

Well it’s either Spandau Ballet’s or Rod Morgenstein? Basically went into Andy’s Drum Center to buy a snare drum. The kit because of its unusual colour, shouted at me (its duck egg blue). I was told it was custom built for either of the above. Looks and sounds great.

Are you currently using it for live shows and in the studio?

Using the Premier for live at present. Am going to experiment for the new record. Haven’t used the Ludwig for a while.

When you’re not on tour do you practice regularly?

Should do more really. I tend to record onto my computer with new beats. But am now looking to find a teacher to push me more. The usual thing with drums noise is a bit of a problem.

What are your usual practice techniques and what do you use for practice?

Playing along with a metronome is important for me. Rudiments, sticking techniques. Some books on drumming. I’ve got drum practice pads, though find it quite difficult getting along with it as they don’t produce much sound.

Who has influenced you the most in music?

All my friends at school were mad into music (playing and listening). That’s where I heard and got into so much music.

Do you have a favorite drummer?

Toooo many to name! Well here’s some; Ringo, Elvin Jones, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, Keith Moon, Steve Morris, Seb Roachford, Tony Allen.

What have Guillemots been up to lately? I know you were on tour in the UK and Europe recently, and have a few upcoming shows in the UK, but will you be recording again soon? Also, any upcoming TV or radio appearances that we should know about?

That’s it really for ‘Through the Window Pane’ record as far as touring. We are doing a few festivals this summer. But the main focus is writing/recording the new record in our new studio.

What is the new studio like?

The studio is based in the East End of London. It’s an old synagogue which has a really high roof and lots of different size rooms. Great space for recording and just hanging out.

Guillemots had a small tour across the US and Canada in 2006, including the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas. Do you have plans to tour the US again anytime soon?

Next year or maybe later this year. We have changed record company recently which made things complicated.

What is a typical day like for you when you’re on tour? From when you wake up to when you go to sleep?

I try and get into some kind of routine. For me; get up about 10, 11ish. Make porridge and cup of tea. Shower. The next thing depends on promotional things. If none, I go for a walk for a few hours. Then late lunch round 3′4 ish. Best not eat too late before the gig. Relax and start getting ready for the gig. Warm ups, practice on pad with sticks. After, I’ll go for a shower and watch a film on the bus. Not really rock and roll. If we have a day off the next day, I’ll partyyyy ooonn!!

What is your favorite song to play from Guillemots repertoire?

The new songs are fun to play “Big Dog”, “Standing on the Last Star”.

Who comes up with all of the ideas for what you wear on stage?

Everybody really. Mc usually though.

So far, where have you enjoyed playing the most? (country/venue) Why?

I enjoyed Barcelona. Love the city/food/people. Walk along the beach then had a seafood lunch. (Thing with Guillemots is often food orientated). The gig was cool with a great atmosphere and then the venue turns into a massive club till late. Sore heads all around.

Did you contribute to the artwork on the ‘Through The Windowpane’ album?

The whole band had drawings/paintings on the album. One of my paintings got on the inner sleeve.

How often do you paint and/or draw? What do you draw?

Got a sketch book which I take on tour. Don’t do enough paintings though. The band did a painting each for charity recently. I tend to draw what just comes out, faces, cartoons, weird objects and usually drivel.

If you were to buy an open minded music lover a new CD as a gift, what artist or band would you want to turn them on to?

Ali Farka Toure, Sandy Denny, Bonny Prince Billy, Bjork. Sorry can’t choose one!

Guillemots will be performing at the 2007 V Festival on the Channel 4 Stage. Also set to play the Channel 4 Stage are The Kooks, Manic Street Preachers, Lily Allen and Mika. The V festival takes place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire, England on August 18th and 19th.

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By: Jenny May