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The Admiration Corporation Proudly Presents

A Sordid Interruption of Normality

Featuring the Novel, Grotesque, Original and Surpassingly Melodious Band Entitled THE GREAT ADMIRERS

Bristol-based acoustic outfit The Great Admirers have built their reputation on sweet melodies, lacerating lyrics and the sweat-drenched frenzy of their live performances. Currently showcasing an 'arthouse folk' sound featuring guitar, flute, violin and Irish percussion, they have been dazzling audiences with their 'Famous Ladies' sequence – incisive and arresting songs about legendary females ranging from Cleopatra and Louise Brooks to Holly Golightly and Christina Aguilera.

'Everybody's Listening' - Live Performance

INTRODUCING THE GREAT ADMIRERS:

Led by vocalist/lyricist Pat Reid, the band consists of guitarist Paul Griffin, percussionist Paul Vallis, violinist Hannah Johns and flautist Becky Allen.

The Great Admirers often perform at Pete Gioconda's 'A Boatload Of Knees' music nights in Bristol. They also host their own series of 'Admiration' events, appearing alongside such kindred spirits as Badger Trap, Vincent Callan, Liz Kearton, Discoco and Rita Lynch - many of whom have at some time performed as members of The Great Admirers.

PLAUDITS FOR THE GREAT ADMIRERS:

"Venue magazine-lauded songsmith Pat Reid has re-grouped around guitarist Paul Griffin with an eclectic group of musicians to draw on his startling collection of songs..." – Bristol Acoustic Roots Singer-Songwriter Festival

"They have a unique sound and the oddest of line-ups, with three guitarists, a bongo (sic) player, a bodhran player who doubles on recorder and, in Pat Reid, a singer with almost frightening intensity. It was a bit ramshackle but nonetheless enjoyable, and you've got to admire a band that manages to namecheck Julian Cope in a song about Keynsham." – Keith Clark, Bristol Evening Post

"'Frankie' is The Great Admirers convivially sharing a dry sherry with The Fall and The Velvet Underground with Nancy Sinatra endeavouring to work an ice machine for the very first time... In my humbled opinion, it is a Top 20 chart hit. Truly. Quite fantastic." – James Maker

"C86-referencing troupe... wherein knowingly small-scale muses are given a splendidly passionate evocation." – Venue magazine

Sweet, harsh, sinister, funny and atmospheric." – Catherine Foster, The Bath Chronicle

"A thing of dramatic beauty... Insistent, fuzzy guitars backed by tambourine beat and dreamy girl backing vocals are overlaid with Spector-ish production. And, of course, those affecting, reedy-but-impassioned lead vocals." – Julian Owen, Venue magazine

'Shortarse' - Live Performance

"The Great Admirers' new release, 'The Keynsham EP', is essentially Pat Reid backed by lately returned Bristol shoegazers Secret Shine, and an utter stonker it is too: blessed with a wit that largely seems to have passed the current crop by, the spindly energy of C86 at its height, and sumptuous, soaring femme-shaped backing vocals." – Venue magazine

"Breathtaking performance, truly mesmerising. My new favourite group..." – Hannah, Cute Loony

"...Filling my ears with swoony electro-pop before taking me right back to acoustic earth at the finale. I wanted more, more, more..." – Marianne Hyatt

"Audiences can expect thrashed acoustic guitars, angelic harmonies and a sweat-drenched performance from besuited, poetry-spewing frontman Pat Reid." – www.the-croft.com

"Pat Reid is a consummate performer who likes to test the feedback levels of any PA and the durability of mic stands everywhere…" – www.acousticnight.com

'Cleopatra' - Live Performance