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Merrymouth

Merrymouth
Simon Fowler, Dan Sealey, Chris Evans (presenter), Adam Barry at CarFest 2012
Simon Fowler, Dan Sealey, Chris Evans (presenter), Adam Barry at CarFest 2012
Background information
OriginWarwickshire, Worcestershire England
GenresFolk
Years active2012–present
LabelsNavigator Records
MembersSimon Fowler
Dan Sealey
Adam Barry
Websitewww.merrymouth.net

Merrymouth were originally a three piece folk-orientated band which featured Mike McNamara on bass, piano, organ and guitar, Ocean Colour Scene [1] songwriter and vocalist Simon Fowler (guitar/vocals),[2] Dan Sealey (guitar/piano/vocals) [3] and later included Adam Barry (piano/organ/accordion/harmonica/vocals).

History

Merrymouth released their debut album Simon Fowlers Merrymouth on 26 March 2012. They were joined in the studio by award winning folk musicians John McCusker and Andy Cutting.[4] They toured the album throughout 2012 and 2013, including performances at both BBC Radio 2’s CarFest’s [5] for fan and champion of the band Chris Evans (presenter), The Mosely Folk Festival [6] and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival [7] Simon Fowler is no stranger to the folk world, In 2003, he presented McCusker with the ‘Musician Of The Year’ accolade at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards,[8] they become close friends with McCusker appearing on Ocean Colour Scene's A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad [9] album in 2005, and joining them on numerous occasions at live shows. Subsequently Fowler went on to record backing vocals for McCuskers then wife Kate Rusby's “Underneath The Stars” album.[10]

Mike McNamara quit the band in 2011 to form a transatlantic band entitled The Little Ships.

Recent Years

May 2014 will see the band return with their second album, Wenlock Hill, recorded at Rockfield Studios,[11] a collection of new songs, which once again features McCusker (Violin), and special guest appearence from Chas Hodges of Chas and Dave with a full UK tour to support the release throughout the Spring and Autumn.

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Simon Fowler's Merrymouth Ocean Colour Scene". Oceancolourscene.com. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  2. ^ "Search general register office (GRO)birth records 1761-2006 | Fully indexed birth records". Findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  3. ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2006). The essential rock discography. Canongate U.S. pp. 777–. ISBN 978-1-84195-860-6. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  4. ^ http://www.simonfoxyfowler.com/
  5. ^ Paul Condon. "Blogs - BBC Children in Need - CarFest 2012 - one down, one to go!". BBC. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  6. ^ "Moseley Folk Festival – 29th – 31st August 2014 – Moseley Park, Birmingham, UK Simon Fowler's Merrymouth » Moseley Folk Festival - 29th - 31st August 2014 - Moseley Park, Birmingham, UK". Moseleyfolk.co.uk. 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  7. ^ "Merrymouth Edinburgh Fringe Festival". Edinburgh Fringe 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Press Office - Radio 2 Folk Awards 2003". BBC. 2003-02-10. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  9. ^ "Ocean Colour Scene - A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  10. ^ "Music - Review of Kate Rusby - Underneath The Stars". BBC. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  11. ^ "YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
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