The Malingerers – Lock Tavern Thurs 28th March 2013
Muswell Hillbillies, Camden cowpokes and, um, Streatham sheriffs, ain’t the only folks welcome down at the second anniversary night of Countrier Than Thou. In fact, people who’ve never even known the joys of a Townes Van Zandt record are allowed in to this rootin’ tootin’ party, which puts the western into NW1. So no one needs to be wearing their snakeskin cowboy boots, mother of pearl buttoned shirt and string ties to mosey on in, though it would be nice. Bonanza DJs’ set will be rammed full of the kind of cosmic and outlaw country that Waylon and Gram are no doubt kicking back to up in heaven and there’ll be live sounds from Florence Joelle & The Sterling Roswell Band as well as Turnstile Junkpile. Andrew Weatherall will then be taking a stand behind the decks with a spaced-out rockabilly selection.
• The Lock Tavern, NW1, Thu
Three band line up at the Voodoo lounge, Stamford 12th April
7/10 Album review on Americana-uk.com
New Brit band knock out some fine acoustic country-blues
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It may, as the song has it, only be words but a band called The Malingerers, who recorded their debut album at Gizzard studios and have released it on a label called Fat & Bulbous, have made a good start in this reviewer’s book. The latest in a seemingly never-ending line of British bands who do American music as well, if not better, then the natives. This Peterborough-based band major in old-time and acoustic country-blues.
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But while all the expected tropes are present: harmonies, fine picking and playing and so forth, unlike most similar outfits who go for the high energy, foot-stomping approach, these boys are more thoughtful and there’s more depth to their songs. Not that they can’t pour it on when they want to, as “Hellchild” and “Down To The Sea” demonstrate, but even there the lyrics are deeper and less “lets’ have a party”. More typical though are the likes of “Could You Believe” and “House Of Mine”, fairly gentle swingers which still manage to set the toes a-tapping and the head a-nodding while the mind’s a-pondering. A fine debut from a band that will hopefully be around for a long time.
7/10
Jeremy Searle
Monday, 28 January 2013
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We’re pleased to announce one and a half new members to the Malingerers line up. The excellent Julian Stone has moved on to pastures new in deepest darkest Northampton we wish him well trying to step up his solo material.
Time for a change. Introducing Tim Palmer on Country Fiddle, we’ve been stalking Tim for a while. He appears to share our passion for Old Time Blues and Country and after only a few rehearsals has added another dimension to The Malingerers sound. It’s like there’s always been a space in the mix for a fiddle player and now we have a great one. Check out our upcoming dates to catch him in action. Tims Face Book page here
More news: the legendary Peterborough Drummer/Percussionist John Mosely has been kindly lending his services adding a solid driving force and some classic brush work. John will be joining us for various dates over the coming months.
Just found these new videos of The Malingerers at their old stomping ground What’s Cooking in Leytonstone on 24th Feb. Check out the Videos Page
A Saturday Night at the Palmy!! 19th June
Those purveyors of County, Blues and Vaudeville are playing a one off gig at the Palmerston Arms next Saturday 19th June. This will be the last time The Malingerers play in their home town until the end of August, The Palmy must be the finest Real Ale pub in the UK with a huge selection of Ales and Ciders hand pulled from the cellar, come along it’s going to be a cracker.
The Malingerers live at the Ostrich
Join the Malingerers for a lazy afternoon of old time Country Blues and Real Ale this Sunday 13th June. They will be performing a variety of self penned and classic covers from 4- 6pm. Please join them, It’s sure to be an entertaining romp.
The Ostrich Inn
17 North Street
Town Centre, Peterborough PE1 2RA
01733 752 255
Muswell Hillbillies, Camden cowpokes and, um, Streatham sheriffs, ain’t the only folks welcome down at the second anniversary night of Countrier Than Thou. In fact, people who’ve never even known the joys of a Townes Van Zandt record are allowed in to this rootin’ tootin’ party, which puts the western into NW1. So no one needs to be wearing their snakeskin cowboy boots, mother of pearl buttoned shirt and string ties to mosey on in, though it would be nice. Bonanza DJs’ set will be rammed full of the kind of cosmic and outlaw country that Waylon and Gram are no doubt kicking back to up in heaven and there’ll be live sounds from Florence Joelle & The Sterling Roswell Band as well as Turnstile Junkpile. Andrew Weatherall will then be taking a stand behind the decks with a spaced-out rockabilly selection.
