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William D Drake

William D Drake journeys up north for his second live session for Marc.

William D Drake journeys up north for his 2nd live session this evening .. he started playing music from the age of 5 and is a wee bit older than that now but still as fresh faced.

He'll be accompanied by his regular band Andrea Parker - Vocals, Nicola Baigent - Clarinet, James Larcombe - Keyboards, hurdy-gurdy, vocals, Richard Larcombe - Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, Jon Bastable - Bass guitar and Mark Cawthra on Drums.

Best know for his work with Tim Smith in cult band Cardiacs he's now releasing solo recordings. The latest being his fourth album The Rising Of The Lights released on Onomatopoeia Records. It was recorded at Fliskin Manor Studios, Bristol & Cattleford Beeches, London with additional recording at Ty Drwg, Cardiff and was released in May last year.

2 hours

Last on

Mon 29 Oct 2012 19:00

Music Played

  • Talking Heads

    Pulled Up

    • Talking Heads: 77.
    • Sire Records.
    • 011.
  • Unknown Mortal Orchestra

    Swim and Sleep (Like A Shark)

  • Die! Die! Die!

    Erase Waves

    • Harmony.
    • Code 7.
    • 003.
  • Charlie Boyer and the Voyeurs

    You Haven't Got A Chance (Marc Riley Session 181012)

  • William D. Drake

    Lawrence

  • Orange Juice

    Falling And Laughing - John Peel Session 21/10/1980

  • Stealing Sheep

    Rearrange

    • Heavenly Recordings.
  • The Pop Group

    She Is Beyond Good And Evil

    • RADAR RECORDS.
  • Sudakistan

    El Movimiento

    • Punk Slime.
  • Anni Rossi

    Crushing Limbs

    • Heavy Meadow.
    • 3 Syllable Records.
    • 002.
  • Agnes Obel

    Philharmonics

    • Philharmonics.
    • [PIAS] Recordings.
    • 008.
  • William D. Drake

    The Mastodon

  • Art Brut

    Formed A Band

    • Bang Bang Rock & Roll.
    • Fierce Panda Records.
    • 001.
  • The Revillos

    Voodoo (John Peel session 17.03.1980)

  • Big Star

    September Gurls

    • BIG BEAT.
  • Archie Bronson Outfit

    Magnetic Warrior

    • Coconut.
    • Domino.
    • 001.
  • William D. Drake

    To My Pianoforte Love From Mr Drake

  • Mott the Hoople

    Thunderbuck Ram (大象传媒 session 21.2.1970)

  • The Paragons

    The Tide Is High

    • Trojan.
  • Bo Ningen

    Henkan

  • Aretha Franklin

    Think

  • Led Zeppelin

    Stairway To Heaven

    • Led Zeppelin - Early Days.
    • Atlantic.

Broadcast

  • Mon 29 Oct 2012 19:00

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