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| current_members = Damien Kay<br/>Paul Godfrey<br/>Tom Price<br/>John Forrester<br/>Matt White<br/>Helen Leask<ref name="wick">{{cite web |title=THE OUTCAST BAND |url=https://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/artist/the-outcast-band/ |website=[[Wickham Festival]] |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=2018 |archive-date=29 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129171110/https://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/artist/the-outcast-band/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| current_members = Damien Kay<br/>Paul Godfrey<br/>Tom Price<br/>John Forrester<br/>Rob Hayter |
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| past_members = Dave Browne<br/>Miffy Davies<br/>Phil Mills<br/>Ryan Daniel<br/>Mike Agate<br/>Mark Edwards<br/>Jake Gosling<br/>George Whitfield<br/>Dominic Coles |
| past_members = Dave Browne<br/>Miffy Davies<br/>Phil Mills<br/>Ryan Daniel<br/>Mike Agate<br/>Mark Edwards<br/>Jake Gosling<br/>George Whitfield<br/>Dominic Coles |
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'''The Outcast Band''' are a high-energy |
'''The Outcast Band''' are a high-energy folk-rock band from [[Stroud]], Gloucestershire.<ref name="wick"/> The band have played over 500 shows to audiences from London to Berlin, at festivals including Glastonbury, Guilfest, Wychwood, Trowbridge, The Acoustic Festival of Britain, and Heineken Big Tops, as well as a 52 date UK university tour and a number of European festivals.<ref>{{cite web |title=THE OUTCAST BAND |url=https://wychwoodfestival.com/programme/2019/The-Outcast-Band |website=[[Wychwood Festival]] |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=2019 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329010657/https://wychwoodfestival.com/programme/2019/The-Outcast-Band |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The band toured extensively in the 1990s, including on the festival circuit, and have been reported as one of the biggest bands on local scenes at that time. Following a break in 1996, they reformed in 2008 with a new lineup.<ref name="merc"/><ref name="cit">{{cite news |last1=Falconer |first1=Ben |title=Make us huge like Pixie Lott |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/425094094 |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=Gloucestershire Citizen |date=19 March 2010 |id={{ProQuest|425094094}} |quote=Since reforming as a five-piece in 2008, the Outcast Band has taken the local and national gig scene by storm with high-energy performances bringing crowds to a floor-stomping climax throughout Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, the Home Counties and London.}}</ref><ref name="bbc">{{cite news |last1=Minard |first1=Jenny |title=The Outcast Band get set for gig after reforming |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/berkshire/hi/people_and_places/music/newsid_9131000/9131715.stm |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=[[BBC]] |date=27 October 2010 |quote=The Outcast Band were one of the biggest bands in Reading in the early 90s. They sold out such legendary venues as the RBH Club and the Granby. |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130064859/http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/berkshire/hi/people_and_places/music/newsid_9131000/9131715.stm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Outcast Band prepare for Newt |url=https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/leisure/whats_on/9108233.the-outcast-band-prepare-for-newt/ |website=Bridgwater Mercury |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=27 June 2011 |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201211208/https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/leisure/whats_on/9108233.the-outcast-band-prepare-for-newt/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The band plays regularly in their hometown of [[Stroud]], and are known to pull large crowds when headlining the Fringe Festival.<ref>{{cite news |title=Headliners announced for this year's Stroud Fringe |url=https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/music/10989000.headliners-announced-for-this-years-stroud-fringe/ |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=[[Stroud News and Journal]] |date=5 February 2014 |quote=Based in Stroud, The Outcast Band are festival veterans, and have headlined the Fringe before. In 2010, their show brought one of the biggest Friday night crowds we have ever seen, and we are delighted they are bringing their fast-paced, foot-stomping folk-punk-rock back to the Bank Gardens on the Saturday of this year's Fringe. |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201211058/https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/music/10989000.headliners-announced-for-this-years-stroud-fringe/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cast out to the Albert |url=https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/8888679.cast-out-to-the-albert/ |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=[[Stroud News and Journal]] |date=3 March 2011 |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201211211/https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/8888679.cast-out-to-the-albert/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The band are represented by Eden Music Management.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music/so-you-wanna-be-famous-4224883|title=So, you wanna be famous?|date=20 July 2010|website=Getreading.co.uk|accessdate=2020-06-08|archive-date=28 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128213515/https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/music/so-you-wanna-be-famous-4224883|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In December 2009 the band met record producer Phil Tennant. Phil had been known for his key involvement with many successful roots bands. Having produced albums for [[The Levellers]], [[The Waterboys]], [[The Saw Doctors]], The Newcranes and The Tansads, he and also went on to manage The Waterboys and discover pop sensation [[Pixie Lott]]. |
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The band met with Phil to discuss their plans for a new album and, having heard some demos, Phil liked it and agreed to become involved. Phil and the band are in the process of recording the album at [[Rockfield Studios]] in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker. |
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In December 2009, the band met with record producer Phil Tennant, who is known for producing albums for artists such as [[The Levellers (band)|The Levellers]], [[The Waterboys]], and [[The Saw Doctors]], and for discovering [[Pixie Lott]].<ref name="bbc"/><ref name="TIG"/> After listening to demo tracks, Tennant agreed to produce their next album.<ref name="bbc"/> Tennant and the band recorded the album, ''The Longest Mile'', at [[Rockfield Studios]] in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker.<ref name="cit"/><ref>{{cite web |title=The Longest Mile |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-longest-mile-mw0002039626 |website=[[Allmusic]] |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=18 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318121629/http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-longest-mile-mw0002039626 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The album was released in November 2010, after reported high anticipation with it reaching #2 on the [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] pre-order chart.<ref name="hud">{{cite news |title=Albums |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/813133034 |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=Huddersfield Daily Examiner |date=26 Nov 2010 | id={{ProQuest|813133034}} |quote=Number two in the Amazon folk chart preorders so there's a market for this fast and furious country folk with a hefty injection of punk and a great vocalist in Damien Kay. Dance to this and you won't be able to walk for a week. It's not often you hear so much from violins and mandolins. No doubt the Gloucestershire band will be a joy live and are already firm festival favourites.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Outcast Band Competition |url=https://www.londonnet.co.uk/the-outcast-band-competition/ |website=London Net |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201211057/https://www.londonnet.co.uk/the-outcast-band-competition/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/|title=The Outcast Band album | Hot Off The Press |date=31 December 2010|website=RedHotVelvet.co.uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231080748/http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/|accessdate=20 October 2020|archive-date=31 December 2010}}</ref> The first single from the album was "Orphans".<ref name="TIG">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Band-dreams-big-time/story-11893299-detail/story.html|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120913021026/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Band-dreams-big-time/story-11893299-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|title=Pixie Lott producer helps Stroud band The Outcasts | Gloucestershire news|archivedate=13 September 2012|access-date=20 October 2020|date=17 March 2010|website=This is Gloucestershire}}</ref> |
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The album is scheduled for a November 2010 release. The album is hotly anticipated by their loyal following.<ref>http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/</ref> The first single from the album will be Orphans.<ref>http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/news/news/Band-dreams-big-time/article-1917830-detail/article.html</ref> |
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The "Longest Mile" has been reviewed as "an ambitious record that creates a dark and brooding atmosphere, contrasted by lighter and sweeter moments. Featuring distinctive vocals, raw folk instrumentals, and fresh, poetic lyrics".<ref>{{cite web |title=Introducing: The Outcast Band |url=http://southsonic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752:introducing-the-outcast-band&catid=42:news&Itemid=73 |website=Southsonic.com |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110827163354/http://southsonic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752:introducing-the-outcast-band&catid=42:news&Itemid=73 |archive-date=27 August 2011 |date=27 August 2011}}</ref> In the review by Paul Kerr for ''Maverick Magazine'', he stated that "The Longest Mile" was "an album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on".<ref name="Mav"/> |
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* Paul Godfrey – violin, mandolin |
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* Tom Price - guitar, mandolin |
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* John Forrester - bass guitar, vocals |
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* Matt White - drums |
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* Helen Leask - Accordion, Piano, Hammond |
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The band are represented by Eden Music Management.<ref>http://www.getreading.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/2074957_so_you_wanna_be_famous</ref> |
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== Discography == |
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* 10 Songs Demo (1992 - Sticky Songs) |
* "10 Songs Demo" (1992 - Sticky Songs) |
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* "The Devil's Road" (1993 - Art & Soul OUTCD002)<ref>{{cite web |title=The Outcast Band |url=https://oursoundscene.org/2023/11/25/the-outcast-band/ |website=OurSoundScene.org |date=26 November 2023 |access-date=1 February 2024}}</ref> |
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* The Devil's Road (1993 - Art & Soul OUTCD002) |
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* Face The Rain (1995 - Art & Soul OUTCD004) |
* "Face The Rain" (1995 - Art & Soul OUTCD004) |
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* ''The Longest Mile'' (2010 - Thirsty Dog Records)<ref name="hud"/><ref name="Mav">{{cite journal |last1=Kerr |first1=Paul |title=THE LONGEST MILE. |journal=Maverick Magazine |date=February 2011 |issue=103 |page=73 |access-date=1 February 2024 |issn=1477-8173 |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=66844504&lang=en-gb&site=eds-live&scope=site |quote=While the frenetic thrash of the majority of the songs here immediately catches the listener’s ear there are several ballads such as To Be Someone and Wreckage that are muscular and ultimately more rewarding than the initial raggle taggle buzz engendered by the showstoppers. An album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on. |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201211214/https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=66844504&lang=en-gb&site=eds-live&scope=site |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="merc">{{cite news |title=OUTCAST BAND The Longest Mile [ ... ] |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/763716900 |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=[[Sunday Mercury]] |publisher=Birmingham Post and Mail Ltd |date=14 November 2010 | id={{ProQuest|763716900}} |quote=OUTCAST BAND The Longest Mile (Thirsty Dog)ACK in July 1996 the Brit folk rockers went into the studio, exhausted after a 52-date tour, and began recording a new album. Midway, they broke for a fortnight's holiday and never got back together again until now. The wait was worthwhile - this is an excellent set driven by rock guitar and folk fiddle. Not as folky as Bellowhead, not as rocky as the Dave Matthews Band, The Longest Mile strides between. Best served fast and furious, the title track and Hurricane Day are irresistible. PC}}</ref> |
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The Outcast Band | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Stroud, Gloucestershire, England |
Genres | Alternative rock, Folk-rock |
Years active | 1991–1996 2008–present |
Labels | Thirsty Dog Records |
Members | Damien Kay Paul Godfrey Tom Price John Forrester Matt White Helen Leask[1] |
Past members | Dave Browne Miffy Davies Phil Mills Ryan Daniel Mike Agate Mark Edwards Jake Gosling George Whitfield Dominic Coles |
Website | outcastband |
The Outcast Band are a high-energy folk-rock band from Stroud, Gloucestershire.[1] The band have played over 500 shows to audiences from London to Berlin, at festivals including Glastonbury, Guilfest, Wychwood, Trowbridge, The Acoustic Festival of Britain, and Heineken Big Tops, as well as a 52 date UK university tour and a number of European festivals.[2]
The band toured extensively in the 1990s, including on the festival circuit, and have been reported as one of the biggest bands on local scenes at that time. Following a break in 1996, they reformed in 2008 with a new lineup.[3][4][5][6] The band plays regularly in their hometown of Stroud, and are known to pull large crowds when headlining the Fringe Festival.[7][8] The band are represented by Eden Music Management.[9]
The Longest Mile
In December 2009, the band met with record producer Phil Tennant, who is known for producing albums for artists such as The Levellers, The Waterboys, and The Saw Doctors, and for discovering Pixie Lott.[5][10] After listening to demo tracks, Tennant agreed to produce their next album.[5] Tennant and the band recorded the album, The Longest Mile, at Rockfield Studios in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker.[4][11]
The album was released in November 2010, after reported high anticipation with it reaching #2 on the Amazon pre-order chart.[12][13][14] The first single from the album was "Orphans".[10]
The "Longest Mile" has been reviewed as "an ambitious record that creates a dark and brooding atmosphere, contrasted by lighter and sweeter moments. Featuring distinctive vocals, raw folk instrumentals, and fresh, poetic lyrics".[15] In the review by Paul Kerr for Maverick Magazine, he stated that "The Longest Mile" was "an album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on".[16]
Personnel
- Damien Kay – vocals, guitar, mandolin
- Paul Godfrey – violin, mandolin
- Tom Price - guitar, mandolin
- John Forrester - bass guitar, vocals
- Matt White - drums
- Helen Leask - Accordion, Piano, Hammond
Discography
- "10 Songs Demo" (1992 - Sticky Songs)
- "The Devil's Road" (1993 - Art & Soul OUTCD002)[17]
- "Face The Rain" (1995 - Art & Soul OUTCD004)
- The Longest Mile (2010 - Thirsty Dog Records)[12][16][3]
References
- ^ a b "THE OUTCAST BAND". Wickham Festival. 2018. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "THE OUTCAST BAND". Wychwood Festival. 2019. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b "OUTCAST BAND The Longest Mile [ ... ]". Sunday Mercury. Birmingham Post and Mail Ltd. 14 November 2010. ProQuest 763716900. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
OUTCAST BAND The Longest Mile (Thirsty Dog)ACK in July 1996 the Brit folk rockers went into the studio, exhausted after a 52-date tour, and began recording a new album. Midway, they broke for a fortnight's holiday and never got back together again until now. The wait was worthwhile - this is an excellent set driven by rock guitar and folk fiddle. Not as folky as Bellowhead, not as rocky as the Dave Matthews Band, The Longest Mile strides between. Best served fast and furious, the title track and Hurricane Day are irresistible. PC
- ^ a b Falconer, Ben (19 March 2010). "Make us huge like Pixie Lott". Gloucestershire Citizen. ProQuest 425094094. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
Since reforming as a five-piece in 2008, the Outcast Band has taken the local and national gig scene by storm with high-energy performances bringing crowds to a floor-stomping climax throughout Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, the Home Counties and London.
- ^ a b c Minard, Jenny (27 October 2010). "The Outcast Band get set for gig after reforming". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
The Outcast Band were one of the biggest bands in Reading in the early 90s. They sold out such legendary venues as the RBH Club and the Granby.
- ^ "The Outcast Band prepare for Newt". Bridgwater Mercury. 27 June 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Headliners announced for this year's Stroud Fringe". Stroud News and Journal. 5 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
Based in Stroud, The Outcast Band are festival veterans, and have headlined the Fringe before. In 2010, their show brought one of the biggest Friday night crowds we have ever seen, and we are delighted they are bringing their fast-paced, foot-stomping folk-punk-rock back to the Bank Gardens on the Saturday of this year's Fringe.
- ^ "Cast out to the Albert". Stroud News and Journal. 3 March 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "So, you wanna be famous?". Getreading.co.uk. 20 July 2010. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Pixie Lott producer helps Stroud band The Outcasts | Gloucestershire news". This is Gloucestershire. 17 March 2010. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "The Longest Mile". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Albums". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 26 November 2010. ProQuest 813133034. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
Number two in the Amazon folk chart preorders so there's a market for this fast and furious country folk with a hefty injection of punk and a great vocalist in Damien Kay. Dance to this and you won't be able to walk for a week. It's not often you hear so much from violins and mandolins. No doubt the Gloucestershire band will be a joy live and are already firm festival favourites.
- ^ "The Outcast Band Competition". London Net. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "The Outcast Band album | Hot Off The Press". RedHotVelvet.co.uk. 31 December 2010. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Introducing: The Outcast Band". Southsonic.com. 27 August 2011. Archived from the original on 27 August 2011.
- ^ a b Kerr, Paul (February 2011). "THE LONGEST MILE". Maverick Magazine (103): 73. ISSN 1477-8173. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
While the frenetic thrash of the majority of the songs here immediately catches the listener's ear there are several ballads such as To Be Someone and Wreckage that are muscular and ultimately more rewarding than the initial raggle taggle buzz engendered by the showstoppers. An album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on.
- ^ "The Outcast Band". OurSoundScene.org. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
External links
- outcastband
.co .uk - The Outcast Band discography at Discogs
- The Outcast Band at AllMusic