Description
Testimonials
"My favorite song on this CD? -- that's easy -- all of them! There's not a bad song in the bunch -- an exceptional flow from the very beginning to the end. I can't remember the last time I've said that about any album. enQ, they've won my heart." -Ron Wallace, founder, Music Discovery Network and Creative Musicians Coalition
"The Corrs meet the Doors..." -Harlow Music Festival
"This is a tight band ... They have a great feel to their beat and melodies ... Bottom line ... GO LISTEN, GO LISTEN NOW!" -Clint Gaige, Gods of Music
" ... absolutely brilliant ... " -Alison Duncan (SKY TV)
"enQ are what music is all about" -Big George Webley (BBC Radio)
Tracks
1) a rabbit out of the hat 4:06 *
2) the reverend sharpton 2:51
3) the wind is howling 4:42
4) the open window 3:35
5) draw the line 2:46
6) the musical priest 2:55
7) drunk on the moon 3:50
8) youngest daughter 3:23
9) behave yourself 2:56
10) turn the tide 4:01 **
11) vicky's cup of tea 4:07
12) the glory road 4:51
* dedicated to the memory of Roger 'Rabbit' Reece
** dedicated to the memory of Bob Czina
Artist Profile
UK based enQ [pronounced 'eee-en-cue'] was formed as the result of a chance conversation between guitarist Brian Heywood and fiddler Vicky Brown. Vicky remarked how it'd be great to get this kind of music out to a wider audience. The "this music" she was referring to was a dance oriented fusion of funk, folk and rock. Brian said "Let's do it!" and enQ was born.
The band's name means, well, nothing at all really. The band wanted a name that was easy to remember but didn't signify anything. Okay, the band is energetic, and noisy and a Quintet but this just a coincidence. Really!
Vicky Brown - violin & vocals -- An incredibly versatile musician, she has played on many albums - most recently with Lisa Stansfield and the legendary British pop group The Animals.
Sean Devlin - vocals, keys & acoustic guitar -- Sean has developed a unique style which is popular wherever he performs and has toured extensively throughout Ireland, England and Europe.
Brian Heywood - electric & synth guitars, vocals -- Originally from Australia, he has appeared at music festivals all around the UK as well as on various recordings. Brian has worked with members of the Albion Band, EK2, Sin E and the Oyster Band.
Brian Jenking - six string basses & vocals -- Brian was a student of Joe Hubbard, probably the foremost bass guitar teacher in Britain. He has performed with Dragonfly, Double Vision, The Open Road and Naked Angel.
Gary Munnelly - drums and percussion -- Gary has been playing drums and percussion professionally since leaving school. His dynamic style encompasses a wide range of rock, pop and electric roots style.
Credits
2002 POKE Limited
Label Name: POKE Records
CD Credits:
1 - brian heywood and vicky brown
2, 5, 9, 10, 12 - brian heywood
3 - bambridge, donoghue & jenking
7 - mark cryle
4, 6, 8 - traditional arr. brian heywood and vicky brown
11 - vicky brown and trad arr. brian heywood
Musicians:
Vicky Brown - violin and vocals
Brian Heywood - guitars, guitar synthesiser, cittern and vocals
Sean Devlin - vocals and keyboards
Brian Jenking - six-string bass guitars and vocals
Gary Munnelly - kit drums and congas
Special guest:
Jerry Donahue - additional guitars on the 'wind is howling'