Wallis Bird - vocals, guitar / Christian Vinne - drums, mc / Michael Vinne - bass, bvs / Aidan - bvs, melodica, glockenspiel, guitar, perc.
Influences
Uuuuh ! A lot of great musicians and bands are out there, i really like and currently listen to and who influence me more or less: Avishai Cohen, Matthew Garrison, Richard Bona, Gary Willis, Me'shell Ndegéocello, 4Hero, Phoenix, Pat Metheny, Victor Bailey, Torun Eriksen, Ty, Ben Harper, Takashi Yoshimatsu, John Mayer, Björk, Chet Baker, Cinematic Orchestra, Pino Palladino, Wayne Shorter, Screaming Headless Torsos, Fat Freddy's Drop, Étienne M'bappé, Hanne Hukkelberg, The Heritage Orchestra, Herbert, Joshua Redman, Keziah Jones, Lizz Wright, Moloko, Rage Against The Machine, Yesterdays New Quintet, Tin Hat Trio...
He became completely enamoured of music in 1980 when the songs of a Beatles record first penetrated his eardrums via headphones, permeated his brain and then touched his musical heart & soul.
Influenced by working with various artists on stage and in the recording studio, fascinated by rock, jazz, funk and soul music and their fusion into modern, popular means of expression, he aims at giving each song a new rough-and-raw, sweet-and-simple, deep-and-profound edge and flavour with his bass.
Counting to sleep at NewPop Festival
Hallo Michael der kontrabassspieler! Ich hoffe, dass die Tour erfolgreich abgeschlossenen... Es war ein großes Vergnügen! Well, that's all for German stuff. Hope to see you soon, sharing a stage or a beer!
and you can speak italian, which is just another good sign. you gotta come to italy and rock it like you know it. have a happy christmas. a presto, flo
hi Michael, I saw you last saturday in Karlsruhe, it was the first time I saw you and the rest of the band live and it was just great, loved your solid/funky/classy/warm bass. worth travelling, hopefully seeing you soon (I live in Rome).
danke für den Add, Dein schönes Spiel mit Wallis und unser kurzes und angenehmes Gespräch danach. Das alles wollte ich loswerden, bevor es ich es im "Alltag" vergesse.
The long wait is over! The Attic Trax debut album “Where what where” is now out on CD baby and iTunes.
Take a generous portion of Lemon Jelly and Blue States. Add a bit of Zero 7, Air and UNKLE. Finish with a sprinkling of The Cinematic Orchestra and what have you got? Attic Trax‘s debut Album “Where what where?”.
A big thank you to those that appreciate the above acts for your really supportive comments. Much appreciated. Try out the new tunes on our site.
Hey Michael Vinne Thanks for sharing your space with me!! Here's something that might help you as well!! - - - I'm now on iLike! Maybe you might like to join iLike too - it's another great way to share your music with the world!! Hope to hear from you again soon! Best wishes, Jules X
Hi Michael...thanks for the add!!! I was at Wallis concert at the Bush Hall...So Great!!! I appraciated so much your playing, very "testy" ;-) So...if you want come to enjoy myspace page...and keep in touch. Bye Bye, vi...
nochmal vielen dank für das absolut geile Konzert gestern. Wünsch euch noch viel viel erfolg auf dem Rest der Tour, ein paar richtig vollgestopfte Buden und jede Menge Spaß.
wollt nur eben mal schöne Grüße sagen. Ich komm auf jeden Fall zum Konzert in Schorndorf am 9. Freu mich schon sehr weil ich eure und Wallis' musik echt spitze find.
Smoke Feathers have been invited to play at the INDY Music Awards media launch and short list announcement party on Wednesday April 2nd 7pm at the Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London.
It’s no guarantee that we have been shortlisted for the final, but we hope it is a good sign....
