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Marvin & The Hang Gliders: Born from desperation

When bass player Gareth Goodwin had a gig booked, but suddenly found himself with no band to play it, he got in touch with Keith Rowley (vocals, sax, guitar, harp), having met him at a jam session the week previously. “I’ve got this gig in two days time – fancy playing it? I know a drummer if you know a guitarist”.

Keith got in touch with Spud Hole, a guitarist and vocalist he knew through encounters with various bands over the years, while Gareth sounded out the mighty Paul Taylor, who had honed his talents over the years as a professional drummer, and the line-up was confirmed.

The following evening they all met for the first time at the drummer’s house, cobbled together a set, and swiftly ran through the songs. It might just work, they thought; we’ll pick a silly name as it’s just a one-off gig.

The next night they set up for the show. At 9.00pm they started and by a combination of chance and destiny the ingredients were perfectly balanced, and to both the audience and musician’s surprise this high energy, powerful sound came forth; if you doubt this claim just take a listen for yourself!

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