Small Engine Repair
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Summer 2011
The guys are just about to record their new double A-side summer single to be released in time for their shows at the Hay Festival at the end of May. Watch this space for more details...
Feb 2011
The band's debut 7 Track EP 'An Introduction to Small Engine Repair' was released in February 2011 on ilabel. Available digitally from all the usual places (iTunes, Amazon, Play.com).
Here are a few of the critic's quotes:
".....An Introduction To Small Engine Repair is a charming, intelligent EP that manages to bridge the gap between melancholy and hope in an accessible yet authentic way." - Muso's Guide
"aboslutely beautiful" - Cerys Matthews - BBC 6 Music
"Twigg and company seem like survivors able to draw on years of experience, it’s a world weary world view through a prism of melody. The subtle retuning of Americana mores gives them an excellent start. More please." - Americana-UK
"Small Engine Repair are ace" - Jenny Smith - BBC 6 Music Producer
"...one the most enjoyable and gentle forays in folk music" - Electra Morrison - When the Music is Over
"great to see them on the weekly playlist" - Tom Robinson - BBC 6 Music
"lovely" - Jo Good - BBC 6 Music
"Small Engine Repair should be thanked for their life-affirming tune 'Serve Yourself", which sees singer and guitarist Phil Twigg on superb form for an americana-drenched acoustic ode" - Artrocker Magazine - AAAAA
August 2010
Following on from previous recording sessions Cool Fossil Music's Rob Parrett invited the band for a session on a track for the album 'Acoustic Daydreamin' (EMI/Dedgood)
Feb 2010
The band performed a special show for 500 guests at St James's Palace including the likes of Princess Anne, Prince Michael and Pixie Lott.
Late 2009
The band's music was used as the theme music for the UK Youth's centenary promotion film.
Oct 2009
Having recently recorded with producer Rob Parrett and through CFM, one of the songs from the session, 'How Long' was picked up by former Radio One DJ, Chris Coco who included the song alongside artists such as Peter Bjorn & John, First Aid Kit and Emmy the Great on a compilation CD entitled, 'Acoustic Chill'. Through this the band were invited to play live on Radio Diesel with Chris Coco.
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