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

23 Jun 03 - 06:15 AM (#970815)
Subject: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers

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 martin@martin.dent.co.uk - 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?


23 Jun 03 - 06:39 AM (#970827)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: GUEST,Mr Red in predictable mode

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


23 Jun 03 - 07:29 AM (#970849)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Micca

Pavlov??? that name rings a bell!


24 Jun 03 - 03:57 AM (#971407)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers

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.


24 Jun 03 - 04:48 AM (#971424)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: My guru always said

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


24 Jun 03 - 04:53 PM (#971774)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers

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


25 Jun 03 - 09:40 AM (#972109)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Hamish

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


25 Jun 03 - 12:59 PM (#972207)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Piers

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!


26 Jun 03 - 08:40 AM (#972634)
Subject: RE: Pavlov's Cat in Rickmansworth, UK (25/6)
From: Ross

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