Artist description A 6 piece outfit from Shetland, the Red Vans compose and perform their own material. Featuring electric and accoustic guitars, keyboards, harmonica, mandolin and fiddles, the band produce their own unique sound. They have never been classed in one musical genre, and press reports have placed their style as ranging from melodic pop to harmonica infused R&B

Music Style Blues/Soul/Country

Musical Influences Diverse and wide-ranging, from James Tailor to House and R&B!

Similar Artists The Red Vans! - our sound is unique

Artist History The band was formed in 1992 in Shetland, the most northerly Island in the UK The band members have a wide ranging musical background, which leads to the unique Red Vans sound. The lead singer, Jim Quinn, hails from Glasgow, and used to play with Eddie Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame. They are now working on their third cd release, and have played a wide range of venues both in the UK and in Europe. The USA is next on their list! The band recently performed for a Japanese television program about Shetland, and tracks from their album were used as the sound track.

Group Members Cloony Revel: Keyboards, Electric and Accoustic guitars Jim Quinn: Lead Vocals, Electric and Accoustic guitars Rory Gillies: Harmonica, Flute, Various wind instruments Stevie Hook: Bass, Fretless Bass Colin Deyel: Mandolin, Fiddle Russel Gear: Drums, Percussion

Instruments Keyboards, Harmonica, Guitars, Fiddles, Mandolins, Bass, Drums

Albums Painted Blue 1995; Skinny Dippin' 1997

Press Reviews see http://www.red-vans.co.uk

Location Lerwick, Shetland - United Kingdom

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