Caramel Jack

Caramel Jack are an English pop, folk and experimental band based in Brighton, England.

Caramel Jack
OriginBrighton, England
GenresAmericana, indie, alternative country, pop, folk, experimental
Years active1995–present
LabelsWorld of Furr (2000)
Websitewww.facebook.com/CaramelJackMusic
MembersJoe Doveton
Richard Scott
Michael Eyers
Simon Gunningham

History

Caramel Jack formed in Brighton in 1995, around the song writing and production team of Joe Doveton and Richard Scott, and are noted for their genre-defying mixture of styles.[1]

During live performances, the duo are augmented by a variety of additional musicians and singers, with bassist Michael Eyers, and drummer Simon Gunningham, providing the mainstay rhythm section.

Citing influences as diverse as Talk Talk, Miracle Legion,[2] Igor Stravinsky, The Byrds, Charlie Mingus, Tom Waits and The Triffids[3] they have produced a rich body of original work of which Uncut[4] said: “The diversity is mind-spinning—country-folk to chamber-pop to burlesque with hip hop beats” and has led the UK promoters The Gilded Palace Of Sin[5] to describe them as “the most inventive band to come out of Brighton.”

On their most recent albums they have had cameo performances by pedal-steel player B.J. Cole,[3] trombonist Ashley Slater, electric cellist Bela Emerson[6][7] and Los Albertos trumpet player, Des Crawley whilst their debut recordings were produced by Richard Walmsley of Beatmasters fame.

Their 2008 album, 1900, contained their only non-original recording by featuring a genuine sea shanty "Away Haul Away" (often titled "Haul Away Joe" in other artists’ recordings of the tune).

Film

The tracks "King Solomon" and "Bring The Mountain", from their album Everybody Get Shot, were featured on the soundtrack of the 2006 film, We've Got The Toaster.[8]

TV

In 1996, the band made an appearance in the ITV Meridian TV show, The Pier.[9] Entitled "It's Not Only Rock And Roll" the programme also featured The Levellers, Kula Shaker, Gary Crowley and Chris Evans.

Other activities

Richard Scott contributed music that was used in the 2007 documentary interactive DVD, Traces Of Lee Miller – Echoes From St. Malo, released by ByHand Productions with the involvement of the Lee Miller Archive[10] and the University of Sussex, about the photographer’s coverage of the siege of the French town towards the end of World War II.

Band members
  • Joe Doveton (vocals)
  • Richard Scott (guitar, keyboards, vocals)
  • Michael Eyers (bass guitar)
  • Simon Gunningham (drums)

Discography

Albums

Compilations

"Modern Girls On Trains", from The Curse Of Caramel Jack, was featured on the compilation album, Abuse Your Friends Vol.2 - Various Artists.[11]

Sessions

The track "Them's Just Cats" was recorded in 2003 for Juice 107.2 radio show Totally Wired.[12] It was featured in the shows "Metway Sessions" which are recorded at The Levellers' Metway Studios[13] in Brighton.

Magazines

"We Could Build Skyscrapers", from 1900 featured on the Classic Rock Magazine spin-off, Classic Rock Presents Prog[14] December 2009 (issue 5) free CD, 'Prognosis 5'.

References
  2. "Mark Mulcahy, Sussex Arts Club, Brighton". The Independent. 5 June 2005.
  3. Paul, Interview with Caramel Jack Archived 7 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Glasswerk.co.uk, 11 May 2004. Accessed 21 December 2010.
  4. Caramel Jack Performs Songs from Low Story, Uncut.co.uk. Accessed 21 December 2010.
  5. "The Gilded Palace Of Sin". Myspace.com. 25 June 2008.
  6. "bela emerson's home". Cellobela.com.
  7. "bip-hop". Pandemoniumrecords.com.
  8. We've Got the Toaster, IMDb.com. Accessed 21 December 2010.
  9. "The Pier: It's Not Only Rock and Roll,". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009.
  10. "LeeMiller". Leemiller.co.uk.
  11. Abuse Your Friends- Vol. 2, Velocity Recordings website. Archived 6 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 21 December 2010.
  13. "Brighton Recording Studio". Metwaystudios.co.uk.
  14. Classic Rock Presents Prog on MySpace. Accessed 21 December 2010.

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