Northern Soul Uk Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hi I just recieved an album from a new band called 'Mayfield' On listening I think many on here may like their music. Let me know what you think, Not out and out Northern, but still very Soulful. There's a link to their music within the Biog, Enjoy! Mayfield are a UK based 8 piece band that write, record and perform original songs inspired by the very best Soul/Funk music from the 60's and 70's. Keep On ..... Biography Amy Dall (vocals), Adam Bignell (bass) and Dominic Elton (keyborads) had been working together for several years developing many of the early musical ideas. To fully exploit and define the overall Mayfield sound, a bigger line-up was required. Hence Ryan Crosswell (trumpet) joined the band in 2010, followed by Dominic Channer (drums) and Frankie Lewis (guitar) in 2011. Then in 2012, the final line-up was completed with the addition of Chicago born Gloria Miller (vocals) and Olgierd Koszlaga (saxophone). Description The musical interests across the band members are wide ranging and as such, their sound crosses over into various genres to include Northern Soul, Modern Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, Latin Jazz and Acid Jazz. Mayfield will be releasing their first album 'Tempo of Your Soul' on the 30th August 2013. The album will be available on vinyl, CD and iTunes and comprises 12 up-tempo, melodic tracks. To sign up for a copy (£5 only), follow link: https://www.mayfieldtheband.co.uk/tunes.html New material has since been written for inclusion on a second album planned for 2014/15. The sound is contemporary since it reflects the current revival in vintage Soul music and the large line up allows the full range of instrumentation to include brass and vintage keyboard sounds (Hammond / Rhodes). Vocalist Gloria Miller's home town is Chicago, USA - the birth place of Soul music and consequently brings authenticity to the overall Mayfield sound. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
shute Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Heard these before a couple of week ago, someone put me onto them, and "YES" they are worth a listen 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hammersoul Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Good post,nice to see new artists making proper music rather then that awful squeeky voice r+b nu soul rubbish that is being labelled as Soul music . For me tracks1,3.5 were stand out and track 8/9 sounded ok. Decent debut lp,fair play to artist for bringing it out on vinyl ,hope it goes well. Edited July 13, 2013 by Hammersoul 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Back Street Blue Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Very listenable.....the superwoman track reminds me of Grace Jones a bit. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Met Gloria Miller down in Corfe Castle about 18 months ago. She was performing as the singer with a guy who plays keyboards in a pub in the village. She put on a great show & I chatted with her for a while afterwards. The group must be good if they had the sense to name themselves after Curtis (M). 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sutty Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Theyre on the south coast, One of the guys came to port soul when I played last month and we had a good chat at the bar about the music afterwards, nice guy and knows his stuff, big soul fan from northern through to modern. They are named after Curtis and worth checking, Cheers Sutty Edited July 12, 2013 by Sutty 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark S Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Like this, every track sounds familiar for some reason . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dekka Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Absolutely fabulous to see British bands making their own music drawing inspiration from American soul musicbeware of the soul police on here though.(If it ain't American and black it can't possibly be soul) 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Tim Boogaloo Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Got a preview copy on vinyl. Only skipped through it so far but definitely worth a listen. Will peruse it further in the sunshine!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dominic Elton Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks for great comments ... Dominic (Mayfield) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Maxwell Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks for great comments ... Dominic (Mayfield) Doing any tour dates to promote the album? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MissHongkongfuey Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Ticks all the boxes for me. Will catch them live when at all possible Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dominic Elton Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Doing any tour dates to promote the album? Thanks for asking ... nothing planned as yet but will keep you posted ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nsoulxx Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Thanks for asking ... nothing planned as yet but will keep you posted ... Really good music and let us know about any gigs near Manchester please. If you're still on a budget, us people are nice enough to put you up! ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hipshaker 05 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Pompey band ...... I love the album tracks! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ajb Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 very nice, thank you Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gloria Miller Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Thank for your kind comments and support of our album release. I didn't know that there was such a great Soul culture in the UK until I moved here from Chicago almost 4 years ago. Joining Mayfield has been an amazing experience, and I feel right at home with this music we've created together. KEEP ON!! Edited July 15, 2013 by Gloria Miller Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Gloria Milller, one of Mayfield's lead vocalists, performing a while back ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gloria Miller Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I've got this same pic! Thanks for sharing this and few other great shots of my duo Robert! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Heck I do look fine in that picture up above ....... thinks Gloria ....... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Gloria (see piccys above) will be performing in Battersea Park this Friday, Saturday & Sunday (during the Foodies Fest) ......... ....... Mayfield perform just on the Sunday ............ SEE HERE FOR DETAILS .......... https://gmmbookingagency.com/foodies_festival/battersea_park Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Scotters Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 New album is now officially released and only a fiver! Good stuff. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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