Turrentine Jones are an English indie rock band formed in 2012 in Manchester, UK. The band consists of Julian Neville (guitar/vocals), Joe Chilstone-Vause (bass) and Rich Watts (drums/backing vocals). They have released one studio album: Our Days (2014) and one live album Live in York (2015) as well as two singles.
Turrentine Jones | |
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 Turrentine Jones performing at Sziget Festival in Budapest on 16 August 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012—present |
| Members | Julian Neville Joe Chilstone-Vause Rich Watts |
| Website | www |
The band cites Booker T. & the MG's, The Mar-Keys and the Rolling Stones as influences.
The band has been labelled a "Future Classic" and described as "infectious blues-rock" by national radio station, Real Radio XS and proclaimed by Hattie Pearson of XFM to be "one of Manchester’s finest exports in recent times".[1][2]
All the music and lyrics for Turrentine Jones' songs are written by the band's frontman Julian Neville.
History
editEarly years (2011–12)
editAfter several line-up changes, demo releases low-key gigs in London and Manchester, Turrentine Jones officially settled on a line-up in 2012 which consisted of Julian Neville, Thomas Scotson and Rich Watts.
The band's debut single Le Debut was released on 19 February 2012 which included the tracks "Slam the Door" and "Candy Snake". The single "Slam the Door" picked up two awards at the Exposure Music Awards in London for Best Male Act and Best Blues Act in October 2012. The band released a further two singles "Show Me Mercy" and "Della May".[3]
BBC Introducing, Glastonbury Festival (2013)
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In 2013 the band performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival, one of the largest UK festivals, and were the third most shared act of the day on the BBC website, eclipsing the Rolling Stones.[4] The Telegraph's Rupert Hawksley and Florence Waters highlighted the buzz surrounding the group during their coverage of the festival.[5][6] During their performance of the song "Slam the Door," Rich Watts wore the optical head-mounted Google Glass. According to The Guardian's Jemima Kiss, the band became the first to perform on stage using this new technology.[7]
Our Days, Rough Trade, XFM (2013–14)
editShortly after performing at Glastonbury Festival, the band signed a publishing deal with Rough Trade and began recording their debut LP in January 2014. The album, Our Days, was produced by Chris Hamilton and recorded at Cottonmouth Studios, an analogue studio in Salford. It was released on 11 August 2014.[8]
During an interview in February 2013 Neville described Turrentine Jones as a study in contrasts:
"I consider myself gruff and guardedly wry, while Rich Watts (drummer) is more voluble and outwardly enthusiastic. Thomas Scotson (Hammond organ) is from Finland... we're all from different countries actually." – Julian Neville[9]
The album received instant praise with their debut single, "Moonlight is On Yer Side" debuting on BBC Introducing and was hailed a "magnificent debut.." by Natalie-Eve Williams. The single featured in a television advertisement for Etnies in the United States. In the UK, the single received airplay on over 40 regional and national radio stations.[10][11]
In November, Turrentine Jones were XFMs 'Band of the Month', featuring regularly on the Evening Show with Danielle Perry.[12]
Real Radio XS, Love Heard You Coming, Dot to Dot, Tramlines, Sziget Festival (2015)
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Following on from the release of their debut album, Turrentine Jones were labelled a "Future Classic" by Real Radio XS and went on to perform at Future Classics Live, an official show of the national radio station to "see the talent of tomorrow before they hit the big time". Their performance was brought to the attention of Marc Carey, European Director of Hard Rock Cafe, who would later invite the band to perform on the Hard Rock Cafe stage at Isle of Wight Festival the following year.[13][14]
Turrentine Jones performed at a number of popular festivals across the UK including Dot To Dot Festival in both Manchester and Nottingham, Tramlines Festival and Monmouth Music Festival.[15] On 16 August 2015 the band performed at Sziget Festival in Budapest, Europe’s largest music festival. It was the band's first appearance outside of the UK.[16] The band received an overwhelming majority of votes (3657) during a competition run by one of the festival's official partners; beating 300 bands across Europe to first place.[17]
On 19 November 2015, Turrentine Jones released their second single and accompanying music video for the single, "Love Heard You Coming," from the debut album Our Days. The music video featured notable UK radio presenters Loz Guest (Kerrang! Radio/Planet Rock), Sarah Champion (Absolute Radio), Vicki Blight (Absolute Radio), Johnny Doom (Kerrang! Radio), Jake Thomson (Kerrang! Radio), Tim Cocker (XFM). In addition, the music video also featured Ben Batt (Shameless, The Go Between) and Rebecca Atkinson (Shameless) respectively.[18]
Dot to Dot, Isle of Wight Festival, Kendal Calling (2016–present)
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On 19 January 2016, Turrentine Jones announced an intent to collaborate with fans on their second studio album with a release date expected early 2017.[19]
On 8 February 2016, Isle of Wight Festival announced Turrentine Jones would be closing the Hard Rock Cafe stage on 12 June to perform alongside idols The Who and Queen. This followed with the announcement the band would also be making their first appearance at Kendal Calling, to perform on the Woodland stage on 28 July 2016.[20][21][22]
On 12 June 2016, Turrentine Jones closed the Hard Rock Cafe stage at Isle of Wight Festival.
In January 2017, Julian Neville told BBC's 6 Music in a radio interview the band were "taking a break after a hectic touring schedule in the past 12 months but plan to return with a new EP that promises to be worth the wait."
Band name
editJulian Neville explains that the name Turrentine Jones came from "fictional names like Quentin Turrentine and Stanley Jones" (parodies of Quentin Tarantino and Brian Jones, respectively) made up by their friends. When the band came up with "Turrentine Jones", Neville wrote it down.[23]
According to a BBC interview: "Neville and the band have been cagey about what the name of the act means, and each live interview is an opportunity to dress it up however they feel at the time."[24]
Endorsement
editTurrentine Jones are endorsed by Rotosound, Peavey and Cornell boutique valve amplifiers.
Band members
edit- Current members
- Julian Neville – lead and backing vocals, guitar (2010–present)
- Joe Chilstone-Vause – Bass (2015–present)
- Rich Watts – drums, backing vocals, percussion (2012–present)
- Touring members
- Thomas Scotson – Hammond organ, keyboard, trumpet (2010–present)
- Jaki Chapman – Saxophone (2016–present)
- Former members
- Chris Carcamo – drums (2010–2012)
Julian Neville
editJulian Neville | |
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| Birth name | Julian Neville |
| Born | 14 May 1985 Waratah, Newcastle, Australia |
| Genres | Indie rock, psychedelic rock, garage rock, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, percussion |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Julian Neville (born 14 May 1985) is an Australian recording artist, singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter of Turrentine Jones.[25][26]
Neville was born in Waratah, a suburb of Newcastle in Australia and raised in Gloucester, a small rural town in New South Wales. He attended Gloucester High School (1997–2003) and was later described by his Music teacher, Andrew Scully, as "someone quick to learn, with a natural ear to pick up a guitar and play what he heard. Neville was never particularly vocal, but you could sense when pieces of music moved him."[27]
Neville spent most of his early childhood years listening to soul and early rock and roll citing Booker T & The MG's and The Animals as early influences. Neville turned his attentions to guitar music following the breakthrough of grunge in the 90's. Neville's mother gave him a classical guitar for his birthday when he was 6–7 years old and he began learning.[28]
In 2008, Neville left Australia for England having revealed becoming jaded with the local music scene at a young age where he had performed alongside several notable artists including David Knopfler of Dire Straits and Colin Hay of Men at Work. In his own words: "I gave myself too many distractions and felt I wasn't getting anywhere – Just blasting and laughing my way through the time. It was great. I had fun. But I needed a release". – Julian Neville.
Neville moved from Australia to the United Kingdom in 2009, where he had performed as a solo acoustic singer-songwriter supporting the likes of David Knopfler of Dire Straits and Colin Hay of Men at Work.
Neville's songwriting with Turrentine Jones has been described often as sultry and darkly-sensual, which he matches with wit, warmth and a spoonful or two of suggestion in his lyrics. This is particularly highlighted on the band's first two single releases Le Début and Show Me Mercy.[29]
Equipment
editGuitars
edit- Fender Telecaster
- Fender Jazzmaster – Used on "Della May"
- Fender Bronco – Used on "Candy Snake"
- Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Cole Clark FL2AC
- Taylor 414CE
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Our Days (2014)
- Live albums
- Live in York (2015)
Singles
edit- "Moonlight Is On Yer Side" (2014, re-released in 2015)
- "Love Heard You Coming" (2015)
References
edit- ^ "Turrentine Jones are one of Manchester's most recent and finest exports". Hattie Pearson. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ "Drivetime with Paul Carlin". Real Radio XS. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Turrentine Jones – If you don't know get to know!". theroomshaker.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Turrentine Jones the 3rd most shared act on the BBC Glastonbury website". BBC Manchester Music. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ "Glastonbury 2013, day two: as it happened". The Daily Telegraph. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Move over The Rolling Stones!". BBC Introducing. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "This is Turrentine Jones on stage at Glastonbury – drummer's eye view from Google Glass! Is this a first?". Jemima Kiss. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "We're pleased to announce the signing of Manchester band Turrentine Jones". Rough Trade Publishing. 12 April 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ^ "Getting Cozy with Turrentine Jones". amusicblogyea.com. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "Gone global – Turrentine Jones to feature in advert for Etnies". Turrentine Jones. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "BBC Introducing in Manchester". BBC Introducing. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "Turrentine Jones feature on the Evening Show with Danielle Perry". XFM. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ^ "Drivetime with Paul Carlin". Real Radio XS. 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Future Classics Live". Real Radio XS. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Couldn't believe that there were just 3 of them". Monmouth. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Festival program for Szigest Festival 2015". Sziget. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Turrentine Jones to perform on the Europe Stage at Sziget Festival 2015". Sziget. 6 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "New music video – Love Heard You Coming". Turrentine Jones. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Turrentine Jones to collaborate with fans on second record". Kendal Calling. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ "Line-up – Kendal Calling". Kendal Calling. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ^ "Turrentine Jones confirmed for Isle of Wight Festival". Turrentine Jones. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Showcasing the best breakthrough acts and new music". Isle of Wight Festival. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Julian Neville talks Glastonbury, day jobs and keeping grounded with Anna O'Neill of the BBC". Anna O'Neill. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ^ "Julian Neville talks Glastonbury, day jobs and keeping grounded with Anna O'Neill of the BBC". Anna O'Neill. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ^ "Theres A Fever". artandhaze.com. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "The most underrated band in the UK". towersmusic.com. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ "Indie Spotlight – Turrentine Jones". larrylootsteen.wordpress.com. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ^ "Ones to Watch – Turrentine Jones Interview". musicgetsmeby.com. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Glastonbury 2013 Acts". BBC. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.