Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Ross
Date: 26 Jun 03 - 08:40 AM

Hi Piers

Sorry, I couldn't be there to share the evening with you

I was singing with you as we flew overhead in our 737

Landed to late to come along - hope it was good

Grovel Ross

Saw a duck on Lake Como - looked like one I'd seen before

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 12:59 PM

Hamish and Lorna as well as the Acoustic Dudes and Pavlov's Cat, this concentration of musicality in one place has been unknown since Woodstock, watch out Rickmansworth!

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Hamish
Date: 25 Jun 03 - 09:40 AM

Hey - but I'll be there, with TLL...

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 04:53 PM

Poor you, MGAS. You win some, you lose some.

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 04:48 AM

Sounds like an excellent evening - sorry Piers, another DentEvent I can't get to!!

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers
Date: 24 Jun 03 - 03:57 AM

Thanks for the humour chaps, this from their website explains the name:

Does the name Pavlov's Cat ring a bell? We know about 1904 Nobel Prize winner the Russian physiologist Pavlov & his experiments on dogs but cats are altogether smarter & more cynical.

Pavlov's Cat occupy the musical territory fast becoming recognised under the genre label "Acoustic". fRoots magazine described them as "determinedly acoustic" with "an eye on life's shadowy side".

A very English sounding 3 piece playing melodic, rolling songs with emphasis on dynamics & organic sounds; lyrically cynical, occasionally dark but not without a glimmer of optimism.

Darren Tansley weaves intricate piano & Hammond around James Hibbins' spartan acoustic guitar & rich vocals. The structure is glued by Nick Anderson's intelligent bass work, described variously as "booming" & "impossibly elastic". For Festivals & larger gigs the trio are joined by drummer Jason Bangers.

Formed in 1999, Pavlov's Cat have appeared in Acoustic orientated venues & Folk clubs across the UK, headlining & in support to Folk luminaries Steve Ashley, Dick Gaughan, Clive Gregson , Leon Rosselson & Michael Chapman.

James & Nick played together in the band Nexus, Darren is a veteran of numerous folk-rock bands including Blyth Power. Darren has recently taken to playing without his fabled hat.

2002 saw the release of their second album "Motes of Dust", an 8 track mini album on AcoustiCity Records. Recorded in short, intensive stints with percussionist Ken Holland, it preserves much of the band's live sound while adding new depth acoustically.

Darren & James also run the successful AcoustiCity live club at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester.

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Micca
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 07:29 AM

Pavlov??? that name rings a bell!

Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: GUEST,Mr Red in predictable mode
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 06:39 AM

So what reaction do you get with Pavlov's Cat?

Subject: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 06:15 AM

Martin Dent will be hosting an evening of folk music with:

Pavlov's Cat, 8pm, Wednesday 25th June.

The Shed@The Sportsman, 2 Scots Hill, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AD. On the A412 between Rickmansworth (M25 J18) and Watford, close to Rickmansworth and Croxley Neopolitan Line Stations. (Good beer, parking, non-smoking venue).

More info. - contact Martin Dent [e-mail] - 01582 727947
With the Acoustic Dudes + floorspots

'I get to hear a lot of bands on my travels: every so often, one really stands out. Pavlov's Cat stood out: they play well, sing well and write very good songs. Highly recommended!' Clive Gregson

'Passionate, yet well crafted acoustic action from a likeable but
thought provoking bunch of chaps.' Pete Jennings (February 2003)

'The cats capture the intense feelings of a few moments and make the listener want to share the subtleties of their intimate world of marvelous songwriting!' Jens Hausman

Mike Harding played them on his BBC Radio 2 show and says he likes them, but don't let that put you off, anybody seen them in the flesh?