New EP 'In Dreams' Out Now

Howie Payne is a singer, songwriter, guitar player and producer from Liverpool England who came to widespread recognition with the successes of his legendary Liverpool group cum solo project The Stands, with whom he released four top 40 singles across two albums (2004’s debut ‘All Years Leaving’ and 2005's ‘Horse Fabulous’). 

Shelving The Stands name in 2005 Payne has released two 'official' albums under his own name beginning with 2009's Ethan Johns produced 'Bright Light Ballads', and follow up 'Mountain'.

Welcome to the psychedelic time machine. 

Recorded with Garageband.

Guitars; Washburn HB35 semi acoustic, Fender Stratocaster, Eastwood Sidejack 12 string electric, Epiphone inspired by 1964 Texan and Encore Acoustic guitars, Sire V7 Bass guitar. 

Keyboard; Line 6 Mobile Keys.

Other instruments; mandolin, banjo, piano, bhodran.

Amps; Fender, Line 6. 

Drums; Ginger Baker and Mitch MItchell inspired loops, sounds and hits played by the awesome Dave Martin.

Gear; Behringer UB502 Eurorack, Behringer U-Control UCA202, Macbook Pro, Standard Garageband VST's and plug-ins, Catalinbread Echorec, Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Multi-Wah.

Thanks for stopping by.
Peace and Love.

All lyrics and recordings copyright The 1969.

All material recorded, mixed and mastered by The 1969.

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It's imperfections are perfection in the eyes of perception, without need of correction. A purpose served to find the ears of those in their hour of need. It's something out of nothing, but something to those who see. The light will outweigh the darkness and quell the anger of those who disagree. 
 

Thanks for listening 


Phil Thompson - Vocals/Guitar/Drums
Dave Gazey - Bass
Paul Haskett - Keyboard/Synth

Recorded and Mixed by Phil Thompson in the rabbit hole
Artwork by Paul Haskett

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Steve has seen a meteoric rise in his popularity and wider public recognition, including airplay and positive feedback, with his music appealing to a growing acoustic audience who enjoy self-styled individual songwriters. These days Steve mainly tours and gigs with bass guitarist Ian Catchpole and Simon Ambrose on drums.The band formed shortly after the album launch of the 3rd album "Boy On A Beach" at the Stables.This album was tremendously received and it allowed the band to tour the UK between March and September 2008.

During this time they worked on Steves’ 4th studio album “Ungodly Hour” with most of the song arrangements by Ian Catchpole and this was recorded between January 2009 and October 2009 in North London.A strong track named "Knolls Wood" went off to be mastered at the Abbey Road Studios in St Johns wood.

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