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Marner Brown
“Fiachra Kerrigan’s distinct gravelly vocals, backed up by some seriously hot rock guitar playing are putting
Marner Brown leaps and bounds ahead of the rest.”
Gary Crowley (BBC London Calling) |
Formed in 2004, Marner Brown are the next phase of Twickenham’s Rock and Roll Legacy.
Fiachra Kerrigan (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Aaron A Grimes (Lead Guitar), Jacob Hollebon (Bass Guitar), John
Wildgoose (Keyboards, Backing Vocals) and James Irving (Drums) are making music exciting, energetic and raw
again.
Over the past four years they have played with and supported some great acts. In 2006 alone they were on a UK
tour with The Feeling, supported Whitesnake (Hammersmith Apollo, May) and The Towers of London (ULU and 100
Club) as well as headlining the T4 Popworld Promotes Tour (Madame JoJo’s).
2007 was also a good year. They supported Babyshambles (19th January, Rhythm Factory) and embarked on two
European dates for Quiksilver; The Quik Pro France, European Surf Championships (Hossegor, France) and Quiksilver
Winter Conference & Fashion Show (Merano, Italy).
In May 2007 Marner Brown won the Virgin Xtreme Best Indie Band award, beating 40,000 other acts.
In December they played their biggest gig so far, supporting Ocean Colour Scene to a packed Astoria (London, 22nd
December).
“Aaron Grimes is currently the best young guitarist in the U.K ... Marner Brown are possibly
the best support we’ve ever had” Steve Cradock (Ocean Colour Scene)
It is apparent almost immediately that these guys are destined for greatness. They are an extremely tight outfit, both
musically and visually. With such influences as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Faces, Supergrass,
The Stone Roses and Kula Shaker, Marner Brown have a lot to live up to. However, with these five
collaborating to produce the Marner sound, they’re more than capable.
“When I first saw Marner Brown play, I was blown away by their presence and energy. They drew me in, in a
way that hasn’t happened to me for an awfully long time. I can’t wait to start making a record with them in
my studio.” Hugh Padgham (Producer, Sting and Genesis)
John Wildgoose is an accomplished keyboard player whose pitch perfect ear makes him an invaluable member of
the group and his harmonies add a strong flavour to the band’s sound. Jacob Hollebon and James Irving (ex 22-20’s
drummer), the two newest additions to Marner Brown, provide a tight and energetic rhythm section. Both accomplished
musicians in their own right, they are the backbone of the group. To describe Aaron A Grimes as simply a
guitarist would be doing him a great injustice, he is one of the brightest young stars emerging from the UK music
scene. Both he and Fiachra are all round musicians. With a voice likened to Rod Stewart and an amazing talent for
song writing, Fiachra Kerrigan is a future superstar fronting one of the future great rock and roll bands.
“…another band I saw the other day are Marner Brown, they’re really good. They had a bit of Zeppelin /
Guns’N’Roses type thing…” Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones)
“This lot surprised us recently in London and we were really impressed by the way they sound. They’re a bit
Led Zep, a bit Stonesey, a bit Supergrass. They look good too; nice shoes, nice hair, nice attitude, a bit like
Rod Stewart (circa1973) and, of course, we love a bit of Rod.” Dirk Tourette (Towers of London, NME recommender)
“Marner Brown are one of the best new rock bands I have ever seen… they have the presence, dynamic and
excitement far-reaching their tender years and great songs to match their outstanding image… they will go
far and I’m proud to be involved from the beginning.” Rod MacSween (Head of ITB) |
For Press, Bookings and Management Enquiries, please contact David Ham
Telephone: +44 7989 556 013
E-mail: david@marnerbrown.net
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All music for webpages are provided courtesy of Marner Brown:
HOMEPAGE - Wasters Game
INTRO - Wasters Game
PRIZES - Weekend Star
WHAT YOU DO - Deal with the Devil
REGISTRATION - Out of this Place
RULES - Panika
NEWS - One Last Dance
MULTIMEDIA - Kaliedo Kid
EXTRAS - Bird On A Wire
THE BREAK - Save Me
For more information, please visit their websites:
www.marnerbrown.net, www.myspace.com/marnerbrownband |
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