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A Swing sound with feverish Latino edges and a cool dark Alternative twist!
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Formed in 2006 by U.K based mixologist, songwriter, producer Steve Spall (Guitar/Vocals) as a platform for his
outside the box yet melody friendly original material (and unexpected, far out cover arrangements).
The band features Paul Beeching -Double Bass and Matt Wilson -Drums, alongside Spall's 'filthy Spy-esque' jazz guitar, eerie latin riffs and distinct breathy vocals.
Since conception the bands recordings and live shows at venues either side of the river, including London haunts
Swan at the Globe (Shakespeare's Globe Theatre bar), Jazz After Dark (Soho),
The Troubadour (Earls Court) as well as South-East venues
Orange St. Music Club (Canterbury), The Grey Lady Music Lounge (Tunbridge Wells), Deco5 (Whitstable) have helped amass an ever increasing fanbase for their
Infectious melodies, colourful lyrics, exciting rhythms,... a vibrant sound and skills that somehow bridge the deep, dark gap between fans of widely varying musical genres.
Fresh ideas with retro vibes and a healthy dose of musical juxtaposition.
Influences...50's Swing, Alternative Rock, Trip-Hop, Latin, Exotica, Hip-Hop, countless Movie scores, all spark a flame of inspiration towards The Violet Jive's atmospheric,
alluring sound. Somewhere between The Jungle Book, Brian Setzer/Stray Cats, Wes Montgomery, Soundgarden, Jason Mraz, Gotan Project & Portishead...perhaps.
Releases:
The Violet Jive, issue 01, Far Flung was released in 2008 on their own label Pitch-Ray Records,
and a limited edition e.p entitled 'Vicious Limbo' including the track'Twilight Beehives' sold out Summer 2009 at live shows.
A new album 'Rhythm Mythology' representing the bands more uptempo live vibe is due Summer 2010. |
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The Violet Jive-
If you've seen us Live, heard the album, and like what we do...
...then please spread the word!
 | Debut originals album 'Far Flung' Available!
(visit the Sound page for clips and ways to grab a copy)
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