The Outcast Band
Background information
OriginStroud, Gloucestershire, England
GenresAlternative rock, Folk-rock
Years active1991–1996
2008–present
LabelsThirsty Dog Records
MembersDamien Kay
Paul Godfrey
Tom Price
John Forrester
Matt White
Helen Leask
Past membersDave Browne
Miffy Davies
Phil Mills
Ryan Daniel
Mike Agate
Mark Edwards
Jake Gosling
George Whitfield
Dominic Coles

The Outcast Band are a high-energy roots-rock band from Stroud, Gloucestershire. The band have played over 500 shows to audiences from London to Berlin, at festivals including Glastonbury, Guilfest, Wychwood,[1] Trowbridge, The Acoustic Festival of Britain, and Heineken Big Tops, as well as a 52 date UK university tour and a number of European festivals.

The Longest Mile

In December 2009, the band met record producer Phil Tennant. He had been known for his key involvement with many successful roots bands. Having produced albums for The Levellers, The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors, The Newcranes and The Tansads, he and also went on to manage The Waterboys and discover Pixie Lott.

The band met with Tennant to discuss their plans for a new album and, having heard some demos, he agreed to become involved. Tennant and the band recorded the album, The Longest Mile, at Rockfield Studios in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker. The album was released in November 2010.[2] The album is hotly anticipated by their loyal following.[3] The first single from the album was "Orphans".[4] This new album has been described as "an ambitious record that creates a dark and brooding atmosphere, contrasted by lighter and sweeter moments. Featuring distinctive vocals, raw folk instrumentals and fresh, poetic lyrics".[5]

Personnel

  • Damien Kay – vocals, guitar, mandolin
  • Paul Godfrey – violin, mandolin
  • Tom Price - guitar, mandolin
  • John Forrester - bass guitar, vocals
  • Matt White - drums
  • Helen Leask - Accordion, Piano, Hammond

The band are represented by Eden Music Management.[6]

Discography

  • "10 Songs Demo" (1992 - Sticky Songs)
  • "The Devil's Road" (1993 - Art & Soul OUTCD002)
  • "Face The Rain" (1995 - Art & Soul OUTCD004)
  • The Longest Mile (2010 - Thirsty Dog Records)

References

  1. ↑ "Saturday - Wychwood Music Festival". 19 February 2010. Archived from the original on 19 February 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "The Outcast Band - The Longest Mile". Discogs.com. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "The Outcast Band album | Hot Off The Press | RedHotVelvet.co.uk". 31 December 2010. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  4. ↑ "Pixie Lott producer helps Stroud band The Outcasts | Gloucestershire news". Archive.today. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
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  6. ↑ "So, you wanna be famous?". Getreading.co.uk. 20 July 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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