Marc Clements and The Highliners
Alternative country-Gram parsons,The Byrds,Bob Dylan,Gene Clark,Big Star,George Jones,Velvet Underground,Dan Penn,Wilco,Missisipi John Hurt
2
songs
630
plays
Down the line Down the line
If you need If you need
The songs on the c.d. were written over the past year.The other members of the group are old friends. To date we have been playing in the south west,but are looking for gigs farther afield. line up to date Marc Clements/Vocal/Gtr
Bob Dixon/Pedal Steel Chris Gregory/bass
Charlie Rose/Piano/Organ/Violin
Greg White/DrumsBand/artist history
Marc Clements and the Highliners
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Formed earlier this year, the band's debut CD 'Looking For The Sun' was deemed impressive enough to warrant an immediate booking on our hallowed boards.
Former guitarist with Bristol R&B stalwarts The Untouchables, Mark's playing earned him the attention of such exalted figures as Van Morrison and Wilko Johnson. While his reputation has been forged in R&B, his latest venture sees him embracing his love of country rock with a sublime set of world-weary original material pitched somewhere between The Flying Burrito Brothers, Neil Young and The Jayhawks.
The Highliners utilise the abilities of some seasoned local pro's including Charlie Rose (piano, violin), Bob Dickson (pedal steel) and rhythm section Chris Gregory (bass) and Jim Drakett (drums, harmonies) from Prom rabble-rousers The Bones.
With such a strong line up of songs and players, this gig is a must-see for all lovers of melody and harmonyHave you performed in front of an audience?South-West U.K.
Your musical influences
Gram Parsons,The Byrds,Bob Dylan,Gene Clark,Big Star,George Jones,Velvet Underground,Dan Penn,Wilco,Missisipi John HurtAnything else?
An Audience!!
Bristol,
United Kingdom
ID
257795
Contact
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Comments (3)
Excellent songs - I can hear the Gram Parsons influence, It's the kind of music I never tire of hearing.
Hi Highliners!
"If You Need" - very nice! Some great playing and singing on this. Love the organ.
Best Wishes,
Shelly
Great work...Keep it up, if you get a chance, check out my page, Let me know if you like the songs Come With Me and Journey
