Marc Clements and The Highliners
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/Drums
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
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 harmony
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
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 Hurt
Anything else?
An Audience!!
