Keith M Thomson - Vocals / Guitars / Harmonica
Marijana Hajdarhodzic - Vocals / Percussion
Steve Nelson - Bass / Vocals
Wilco van Eijk - Drums / Percussion / Vocals
Who Are The Penny Black Remedy?
“…a fusion of Country, Punk, Ska and Balkan Folk.” - Chris Hawkins / BBC 6Music
“…an earthshaking cauldron of ska, blues and rock’n’roll.” - Musicians Magazine
“This folk-jazz-indie track (95 Charing Cross Road) is a work of pop genius…” – Thom Morgan - There Goes The Fear
“Some three way head on collision between the Ukranians, Wall of Voodoo and the Mescaleros…” - Losing Today
“It’s deliciously hard to label their sound.. ” - London Tour Dates
Since being formed in 2006 by singer/songwriter Keith M Thomson, The Penny Black Remedy have been proudly defiant in the face of categorisation – focusing instead on utilising their shared love and passion for all forms of music from around the globe to create a wholly distinctive and unmistakable sound all of their own. The resulting symbiance of darkly comic, unpretentiously intelligent and catchy songs, and their exhilarating live shows, have been wowing audiences and promoters alike across both the UK and Europe, building a loyal following of dedicated fans as a result.
Introducing the band: The Penny Black Remedy consist of Keith M Thomson from Scotland on vocals, guitars and song-writing duties; classically trained Croatian vocalist/percussionist Marijana Hajdarhodzic; and the powerhouse rhythm section of Dutch drummer Wilco van Eijk and bassist Steve Nelson from England.
The Penny Black Remedy Live Experience
“The Penny Black Remedy don’t really play venues, more like storm them. A powerhouse of a band…” – Shaun Litton / Substance Gigs
“Their live performance will blow you away easier than Dirty Harry with a fully loaded Magnum.” – Jeremy Glover / Indy Music Awards
“Beyond any shadow of doubt, the most exciting live band I have seen” – e-gigs.co.uk
“I have no words to describe The Penny Black Remedy, only that they brought me to tears with their energy, passion, love for performing and their connection with the audience.” - Abi Norman / Larmer Tree Festival
The irony of just how seriously The Penny Black Remedy endeavour to make every live show as much of a fun and boisterous affair as possible does not go unnoticed. In 2008, it won them Best Alternative Act at The UK Indy Awards.
They take delight in breaking down the metaphorical barrier between the band and the audience, whether it’s by simply encouraging a beguiling sing-along or by starting an impromptu conga line and/or dance routine. They have made it nothing short of their raison d’etre to make each show an inclusive, interactive, energetic and convivial experience to remember. They have performed at many legendary venues across the UK and Europe including: The 100 Club and The Forum in London, The Melkweg in Amsterdam, Holland and The Garage in Bergen, Norway; and at festivals such as Glastonbury, The Larmer Tree Festival, The Big Session, The Secret Garden Party, The Edinburgh Festival and The Eden Festival in the UK, and The Valkhof Affaire Festival and Conincx Pop in Holland.
As singer Keith puts it, ‘We’re just trying to take people back to the days when you could have a good old fashioned sing-song and a knees up around either a camp fire or an old piano. The fact that most of my songs are about death, lost love, brothels or just trying to live in a constant state of crippling paranoid fear and cope with the daily grind of everyday life is irrelevant. If anything, encouraging people to sing loudly and out of tune about the absurdity of general existence seems to instil a sense of comfort and unity. I think.’
About The Penny Black Remedy’s Debut Album,
‘No One’s Fault But Your Own’
“This is a terrific riot of a debut from a very talented outfit” – London Tour Dates
“No One’s Fault But Your Own is a storming debut album.” - Rob Barker / Noize Makes Enemies
“Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant album.” - DC / The Waiting Room
“Six seconds: six seconds was all it needed for me to know that The Penny Black Remedy had not only captured their live sound but, with the addition of horns on 95 Charing Cross Road, they had enhanced it…” – John Hawes / Fatea Records Magazine
Lyrically rich in dark, yet playful humour, their debut album ‘No One’s Fault But Your Own’, was independently released in 2009 on the band’s own label, Soundinistas.
Chris Hawkins from BBC Radio 6 Music decreed their second single, ‘You Have Wasted Your Life, Now Please Stop Wasting Your Money’, to be his ‘summer anthem (2010)’.
Steve Lamacq on his BBC Radio 2 show voted ‘Come Back When You Have More Ambition’ as the winner of ‘song title of the week award’ on his show.
Robin Denselow in the Guardian’s F&M Playlist proclaimed ‘I Won’t Argue When I’m Dead’ as being ‘The finest country sing-a-long I’ve heard on the vexed pop topic of how one’s body should be disposed of after death’.
“The Penny Black Remedy could well be one of London’s best kept secrets ... but not for much longer.” - Imelda Michalczyk / Clink Magazine
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Territories: UK and Ireland
Format: band
Looking for dates: Please enquire about availability
Contact:
Bob Paterson - BPA Live
01359 230357
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