Charles Campbell-Jones (vox/keys), Gemma Ray (vox/guitar), Thaddeus Andre (cello), Mark Rabies (bass), Andy Zammit (drums)
Influences
The Tubes, Captain Beefheart, Kate Bush, CSNY, Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music, Neurosis, Penguin Café Orchestra, The Jesus Lizard, Eyehategod, Beatles, Einsteurzende Neubauten, Carol King, Powdermonkeys, Zeke, Dennis Wilson, AC/DC, Soilent Green, Taj Mahal, Melvins, Regina Spektor, Neu!, Mark Lanegan, Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Muddy Waters, Gemma Ray Ritual, Moloko, Al Green, Masters of Reality, Danzig, Eric Matthews, Oneida, Lou Reed, Jean-Claude Vannier, White Stripes, Rose Tattoo, Acid Bath, Dr John, Joni Mitchell, Fugazi, Serge Gainsbourg, Oliver Mann, Blind Willie Johnson, Screaming Trees, Glenn Campbell, Devo, Can, Spain, Van der Graaf Generator, Elbow, Geraldine Fibbers, The Doors, T-Rex, Tony Joe White, Donovan, Electric Wizard, Bobby Gentry, Turbonegro...
Sounds Like
"Soon I will raise my face for a white flag, and when God enters the fort, I won't spit or gag on his finger. I will eat it like a white flower. Is this the old trick, the wasting away, the skull that waits for its dose of electric power?" - Anne Sexton
"SINGLE OF THE WEEK 3
CHARLES CAMPBELL JONES – Most Mathematicians (Bronze Rat) - Charles Campbell Jones has a ‘problem’, you see last year Charles released the finest song of 2006 in the shape of the progtastic Stars. An epic song with the power to grab you and take you right up there, a melodic sky touching tour de force and absolute treasure, the yardstick by which everything he does must now be judged. And there’s the “problem”, Stars is just so so magical, Stars took us there instantly, and takes us there again every time we play it (and we play it lots), Stars is just too damn good! Everything else Charles Campbell Jones does is in the shadow of Stars. Most Mathematicians is subtle, Most Mathematicians takes it’s own sweet time to take you where you want to go, it does though, Most Mathematicians is every bit as good as Stars only it takes a little time to realise that. When you take the time to look and see (and see all the dirt on the floor) and you’re soaking in sweat without ever noticing how hot you were getting (and your shirt is soaked through). Let's cut to the chase with some hyperbole, see if you sit up and take notice because with songs this good Charles Campbell Jones really should be all over the mainstream radio and on your late night music TV and selling albums in millions and winning Brit awards, he should be a household name. Most Mathematicians just went on a downbeat and sent that knowing shiver down my spine. Look, he’s the new Jeff Buckley, only he’s better – is that enough over-the top hyperbole for you? Here they come, here comes that buzz and that bus that takes you home and those subtle strings and those understated choirs of mellotron-like sky touching moments are here and he’s done it again." - Organ
"The impact of Campbell-Jones' devilishly soulful blues can be an overwhelming experience, especially on 'Stars'. There is something enigmatically sensual about this song and Campbell-Jones' delicious vocals that are reminiscent of James Hall at his outrageous best. It has a morbid sexuality and a provocative nasty edge. 'Winter Palace' is a mellower yet somehow equally intense affair that ever-so-slightly resembles what Pleasure Forever, David Bowie and Jeff Buckley might get up to at a sleepover after the booze and cigarettes had long run out." - New-Noise.Net
"Twee prog bunkum...Reminiscent of Gilbert O'Sullivan singing Clair backed by Van Der Graaf Generator." - Classic Rock.
Big Bad Love at 93 Feet East July 10th –THIS THURSDAY Doors: 7pm £6.50
This is our first 93 Feat East gig and we’re happy to be gracing this illustrious stage so look out for special door price offers a few days before the gig… Or you can buy in advance here: http://www. wegottickets. com/event/32336
Join us for another Big City Redneck Presents! Another wonderful eruption, nay, ejaculation of good music at the Buffalo Bar this month!
What can I say? We won’t disappoint.
Buffalo Bar June 19th £6 on the door… 8.30pm till they kick us out…
Mama Shamone http://www. myspace. com/mamashamone “Put Mama Shamone on at any venue and they are likely to take the roof off, this was one of the best live shows I’ve seen in years - certainly one of the best in London. In my opinion these guys are destined for greatness, it felt like I was witnessing history being shaped-something was just so right about what they were doing up there.” Vibe Bar
We Yes You No www. myspace. com/weyesyouno “We Yes You No sing about the end of the world, the end of everything. But in an apocalypse that would sound like this I would buy god’s last EP” – Big City Redneck
Language http://www. myspace. com/languageuk “"The verbosity of funk, the poetic twang of intelligent pop. The bridge between Franz Ferdinand and Smashing Pumpkins perhaps" – Bugbear
Abigail Hopkins' new album, 'The Memoirs Of An Outlaw' is available to pre-order from: www. basilicamusic. bigcartel. com The first 100 copies are signed and numbered!
Abigail Hopkins new album, 'The Memoirs Of An Outlaw', available to pre-order from: www. basilicamusic. bigcartel. com The first 100 copies are signed and numbered!
nah not at the moment unfortunately, cos wer sorting out a new drummer! so we're just doin some acoustic shows until then! hopefully have a rhythm section with new sea legs and it wont be too long, im dying to play full band sets again!
ANTS & INSULT FOR INJURY Sat 1st March @ Edinburgh Castle
'When a band is this hot, its inevitable that it won't last forever. Coming together from the remnants of Slide and Elvis Christ Ltd, and featuring Melbourne's E-Wah Lady, this trio drag the sounds of suburban boredom, disheartened pleading and a little self indulgence across a murky wasteland and see what sticks. The result is a sonically complex tangle of guitars and tortured breathy vocals guaranteed to provoke a reaction. Playing their final Australian show before the lion's share of this exciting combo relocate Stateside. Insult for Injury promise to turn their amps up to eleven and deliver something special on 1 March at the Edinburgh Castle with fellow audio adventurers, ANTS, who will bring a swag of instant compositions and album material that is sure to shake something. last Australian show''
If you're lucky enough to be near Melbourne on the 1st of March then you have a rare opportunity to check out PPC's Insult for Injury at the Edinburgh Castle.
(with ANTS sucka)
Saturday 1st March Edinburgh Castle 681 Sydney Rd Brunswick, VIC 3056 (03) 9386 7580
Tonight, Friday. THE THAW headline a retarded good lineup. "the thaw are curious individuals. they like to explore their instruments and see what new noises they can make with them. they also like to talk about things that make them angry. the thaw want people to do interpretive dancing and air punching moves at their shows."(and they're frightningly pretty)
hey dude, finally back in uk, don't have much mobile reception out here in the sticks but am planing to come down to london sometime next week so hopefully we can arrange a drink. thaddeus
Hi pal. I'm liking what you do, makes me want to drive some place. Just drive, and see how your songs make the moment. Probably see you in the real world. troy
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