Shady Bard

Shady Bard have to be my most favourite band of all time, their not well known but they do have a loyal following.

Although their my favourite band I still haven't gone to any of their gigs, my ''sources'' however tell me that Shady Bard are amazing on stage.

Shady Bard

shady bard write and produce songs and sounds in their own makeshift home studio and play extensively round Birmingham and beyond. They are:

Lawrence – guitars, piano and vocals
Tom – guitars, ebow and bass
Olly – drums and percussion
Jasmin – violin, casiotone, horn and vocals
Alex – cello, piano and vocals


Their demo of ‘Bobby’ has been played on Radio 2 and received Demo of the Week from Channel 4 Teletext's Planet Sound who found it 'quietly magical'. The Fly called it ‘unsurpassable beauty’. They are set to appear on Radio 4’s Loose Ends and have a release pencilled in for the autumn.

Their music is very mellow, calm and its never fails to put a smile on your face. You can listen to a few of their tracks via their website.

I'm going to see them play on the 3rd of December *dances*

Shady Bard
Saturday 3rd December
Feed The Birds Night
Flapper & Firkin, Kingston Row, City Centre, Birmingham
Doors 8.30pm On stage 10pm

How cool is that! *dances again*

Scratch that idea, oh well.
Hopefully I might be going to see Ocean Colour Scene at Christmas time.

I'm thinking about going to see OCS this december too, can't decide though - so many gigs on and so little money

Shady Bard are indeed a beautiful band... check out www.myspace.com/shadybard or www.shadybard.co.uk
There's a small tour coming in February 06 with more dates hopefully to be added for March.

So far it's looking like...
Jan 11 2006 8:30P Jug of Ale Birmingham
Feb 3 2006 8:30P The Late Room Manchester
Feb 13 2006 8:30P The Louisiana Bristol
Feb 15 2006 8:30P The Luminaire London
Feb 18 2006 8:30P Flapper and Firkin Birmingham

Have a listen and then keep your eyes on the sites for more exciting developments from this fantastic band.