Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 10:56 AM
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Escape from MySpaceThe Penny Black Remedy are a truly international band with a "country gypsy punk sound". The drummer is Dutch, the singer and guitar player is Scottish, bass provided by an Englishman and more vocals and percussion in the capable hands of a Croatian lady.
Lead singer Keith Thomson sounds a bit like a mash-up of Frank Black and Nick Cave with a penchant for politics. Get on the Rise is about being on the dole. Used to Have Such Nice Dreams is a showcase for Marijana Radcliffe, a Balkan flavoured folk song about good things turning sour.
There are plans for an album this year, culled from 2007 sessions. Warning: you will start jumping up and down with a big smile on your face when you listen to their music.
The Penny Black Remedy:
Keith Thomson: vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica
Marijana Radcliffe: vocals, percussion
Steve Nelson: bass, vocals
Wilco van Eijk: drums, vocals
Tour dates:
- 02/14 Valentines Day Extravaganza @ The 12 Bar Club, Denmark Street, London, UK
- 02/29 The Long Good Friday @ Club 229, 229 Great Portland Street, London, UK
- 03/20 Muziek Cafe Merleyn, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- 03/22 Rock Festival Liessel in De Kastanje, Hoofdstraat 62, Liessel, The Netherlands
MP3: The Penny Black Remedy - 95 Charing
Cross Road
MP3: The Penny Black Remedy - Come Back
MP3: The Penny Black Remedy - Get on the Rise
MP3: The Penny Black Remedy - Used to Have Such Nice Dreams
» myspace.com/pennyblackremedy