The Pinstripe Pigeon Band began as a modest, yet ambitious studio project, incorporating production values inspired by Jon Hopkins, Nile Rogers and Cut Chemist, but this quickly developed into a seven-strong pop force, releasing five well-received EPs throughout 2013/14.
The band’s latest material showcases intelligent sophisti-pop, electronica, funkadelia and anthemic rock. The lyrics lovingly articulate personal experiences while finding humour in political and social despair. Kirsty’s impassioned vocals hark back to Aretha at her most bombastic and Dusty at her most delicate.
Collectively, the band soak up songcraft and live influences from Fleetwood Mac, The Band, The Beatles, Ryan Adams, Motown, Chic, John Coltrane, The E Street Band and Ben Harper.
The band has the benefit of two keyboardists, one melodically inventive Stevie Wonder/Oscar Peterson-esqe pianist and another more classical, akin to Ludvico Einaudi, both complimenting each other perfectly.
The energised live show is characterised by rousing intent, hitting a resonant chord with each new audience. The band grabbed the attention of local media with BBC Introducing Lancashire showcasing a live radio session and BBC Cumbria playing a live recording of the group at Carlisle Music City.
Live sets at The Ferret, 53 Degrees and Night & Day left a lasting impression in Preston and Manchester, and last August The Pinstripe Pigeon Band smashed it at Kendal Calling’s Woodland Stage with new fans and old describing their set as one of the festival’s highlights.
2015 will see the pop collective spreading its wings further afield, headlining Manchester’s The Castle and Liverpool’s Lomax later in the year.
LINKS:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Pinstripepigeon
http://twitter.com/Pinstripepigeon
http://soundcloud.com/pinstripepigeon
http://www.facebook.com/pinstripepigeon
http://pinstripepigeon.bandcamp.com/
TOUR:
27th June – Crafty Vintage Festival @ Brockholes – Preston
4th July – Glastonferret @ The Ferret – Preston
15th August – K-Stock @ Korova – Preston
Band Members:
Gareth Woodfield
Ben Titley
Andrew Bamber
Dave Sadler
Kirsty Harvey
Joe Parker
Songwriting Credits:
- Never Be Apart (Woodfield/Titley/Harvey)
- No Enemies (Woodfield/Titley)
- You Bring Reaction (Woodfield/Titley)
- It’s You (Woodfield/Titley)
- I Sleep Cos It’s Easy (Harvey/Bamber)
