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'''The Outcast Band''' are a high-energy roots-rock band from [[Stroud]], Gloucestershire. The band have played over 500 shows to audiences from London to Berlin, at festivals including Glastonbury, Guilfest, Wychwood,<ref>http://www.wychwoodfestival.com/line-up/saturday/#756</ref> 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. |
'''The Outcast Band''' are a high-energy roots-rock band from [[Stroud]], Gloucestershire. The band have played over 500 shows to audiences from London to Berlin, at festivals including Glastonbury, Guilfest, Wychwood,<ref>[http://www.wychwoodfestival.com/line-up/saturday/#756] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> 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. |
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== ''The Longest Mile'' == |
== ''The Longest Mile'' == |
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In December 2009, the band met record producer Phil Tennant. He had been known for his key involvement with many successful roots bands. Having produced albums for [[The Levellers (band)|The Levellers]], [[The Waterboys]], [[The Saw Doctors]], The Newcranes and The Tansads, he and also went on to manage The Waterboys and discover [[Pixie Lott]]. |
In December 2009, the band met record producer Phil Tennant. He had been known for his key involvement with many successful roots bands. Having produced albums for [[The Levellers (band)|The Levellers]], [[The Waterboys]], [[The Saw Doctors]], The Newcranes and The Tansads, he and also went on to manage The Waterboys and discover [[Pixie Lott]]. |
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The band met with Tennant to discuss their plans for a new album and, having heard some demos, he agreed to become involved. Tennant and the band recorded the album, ''The Longest Mile'', at [[Rockfield Studios]] in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker. The album was released in November 2010.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/The-Outcast-Band-The-Longest-Mile/release/10413031</ref> The album is hotly anticipated by their loyal following.<ref>[http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</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] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> This new album has been described 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>[http://southsonic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752:introducing-the-outcast-band&catid=42:news&Itemid=73] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> |
The band met with Tennant to discuss their plans for a new album and, having heard some demos, he agreed to become involved. Tennant and the band recorded the album, ''The Longest Mile'', at [[Rockfield Studios]] in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker. The album was released in November 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Outcast-Band-The-Longest-Mile/release/10413031|title=The Outcast Band - The Longest Mile|website=Discogs.com|accessdate=2020-06-08}}</ref> The album is hotly anticipated by their loyal following.<ref>[http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</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] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> This new album has been described 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>[http://southsonic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752:introducing-the-outcast-band&catid=42:news&Itemid=73] {{dead link|date=June 2020}}</ref> |
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== Personnel == |
== Personnel == |
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The Outcast Band | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Surrey, 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 |
Past members | Dave Browne Miffy Davies Phil Mills Ryan Daniel Mike Agate Mark Edwards Jake Gosling George Whitfield Dominic Coles |
The Outcast Band are a high-energy roots-rock band from Stroud, Gloucestershire. The band have played over 500 shows to audiences from London to Berlin, at festivals including Glastonbury, Guilfest, Wychwood,[1] 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.
The Longest Mile
In December 2009, the band met record producer Phil Tennant. He 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 Pixie Lott.
The band met with Tennant to discuss their plans for a new album and, having heard some demos, he agreed to become involved. Tennant and the band recorded the album, The Longest Mile, at Rockfield Studios in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker. The album was released in November 2010.[2] The album is hotly anticipated by their loyal following.[3] The first single from the album will be 'Orphans'.[4] This new album has been described 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".[5]
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
The band are represented by Eden Music Management.[6]
Discography
- "10 Songs Demo" (1992 - Sticky Songs)
- "The Devil's Road" (1993 - Art & Soul OUTCD002)
- "Face The Rain" (1995 - Art & Soul OUTCD004)
- The Longest Mile (2010 - Thirsty Dog Records)