Caramel Jack
| Caramel Jack | |
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| Origin | Brighton, England |
| Genres | Americana, indie, alt country, pop, folk, experimental |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | World of Furr (2000) |
| Website | www.myspace.com/carameljack |
| Members | |
| Joe Doveton Richard Scott Michael Eyers Simon Gunningham |
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Caramel Jack are a pop, folk and experimental band based in Brighton, England.
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[edit] History
Caramel Jack formed in Brighton in 1995, around the song writing and production team of Joe Doveton and Richard Scott, and are noted for their genre-defying mixture of styles.[1]
During live performances, the duo are augmented by a variety of additional musicians and singers, with bassist Michael Eyers, and drummer Simon Gunningham, providing the mainstay rhythm section.
Citing influences as diverse as Talk Talk, Miracle Legion,[2] Igor Stravinsky, The Byrds, Charlie Mingus, Tom Waits and The Triffids[3] they have produced a rich body of original work of which Uncut[4] said: “The diversity is mind-spinning—country-folk to chamber-pop to burlesque with hip hop beats” and has led the UK promoters The Gilded Palace Of Sin[5] to describe them as “the most inventive band to come out of Brighton.”
On their most recent albums they have had cameo performances by pedal-steel player B.J. Cole,[3] trombonist Ashley Slater, electric cellist Bela Emerson[6][7] and Los Albertos trumpet player, Des Crawley whilst their debut recordings were produced by Richard Walmsley of Beatmasters fame.
Their 2008 album, 1900, contained their only non-original recording by featuring a genuine sea shanty "Away Haul Away" (often titled "Haul Away Joe" in other artists’ recordings of the tune).
[edit] Film
The tracks "King Solomon" and "Bring The Mountain", from their album Everybody Get Shot, were featured on the soundtrack of the 2006 film, We've Got The Toaster.[8]
[edit] TV
In 1996 the band made an appearance in the ITV Meridian TV show The Pier.[9] Entitled "It's Not Only Rock And Roll" the programme also featured The Levellers, Kula Shaker, Gary Crowley and Chris Evans.
[edit] Other activities
Richard Scott contributed music that was used in the 2007 documentary interactive DVD "Traces Of Lee Miller – Echoes From St. Malo", released by ByHand Productions with the involvement of the Lee Miller Archive[10] and the University of Sussex, about the photographer’s coverage of the siege of the French town towards the end of World War II.
[edit] Band members
- Joe Doveton (vocals)
- Richard Scott (guitar, keyboards, vocals)
- Michael Eyers (bass guitar)
- Simon Gunningham (drums)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- The Curse Of Caramel Jack (7-track CD EP) (1998)
- Everybody Get Shot (1999)
- Seven Brides For Caramel Jack (2001)
- Songs From Low Story (2004)
- 1900 (2008)
[edit] Compilations
"Modern Girls On Trains", from The Curse Of Caramel Jack, was featured on the compilation album, Abuse Your Friends Vol.2 - Various Artists.[11]
[edit] Sessions
The track "Them's Just Cats" was recorded in 2003 for Juice 107.2 radio show Totally Wired.[12] It was featured in the shows "Metway Sessions" which are recorded at The Levellers Metway Studios[13] in Brighton.
[edit] Magazines
"We Could Build Skyscrapers", from 1900 featured on the Classic Rock Magazine spin-off, Classic Rock Presents Prog[14] December 2009 (issue 5) free CD, 'Prognosis 5'.
[edit] References
- ^ DC, News Story 'Crack A Jack', manchestermusicnews.co.uk, 08 July 2004
- ^ Richman, Simmy, "Mark Mulcahy, Sussex Arts Club, Brighton," The Independent (London), 5 June 2005. Accessed 21 December 2010.
- ^ a b Paul, Interview with Caramel Jack, glasswerk.co.uk, 11 May 2004. Accessed 21 December 2010.
- ^ Caramel Jack Performs Songs from Low Story, uncut.co.uk. Accessed 21 December 2010.
- ^ The Gilded Palace Of Sin Myspace Page, 25 June 2008
- ^ News, Bella Emerson website. Accessed 21 December 2010.
- ^ Pandemonium Records Web Page.
- ^ We've Got the Toaster entry, imbd.com. Accessed 21 December 2010.
- ^ The Pier: It's Not Only Rock and Roll, British Film Institute website
- ^ Lee Miller Archive
- ^ Abuse Your Friends- Vol. 2, Velocity Recordings website. Accessed 21 December 2010.
- ^ totallywired.co.uk website
- ^ Metway Studios website. Accessed 21 December 2010.
- ^ Classic Rock Presents Prog on MySpace. Accessed 21 December 2010.
