Artist description MaryHolland are a new breed of band. No up-their-own-arse attitude, just quality, original songs. Quirky, acoustic-edged pop is their bag, and a damn fine bag it is too. The influences reach far and wide, but suffice to say if you enjoy good music, with a serving of stylish harmonies and spine-tickling tunes, you'll love MaryHolland.

Music Style Quirky acoustic-edged pop

Musical Influences Beatles, The Who, David Bowie, Oasis, REM

Similar Artists The Beatles, REM, Simon & Garfunkel, Oasis, The Who, Travis

Artist History The lads are age-old friends, and have been together as a band for a good few years now. Tom and Si, the main songwriters, have been getting drunk and doodling ideas for even longer, and the songs just keep getting better and better. The gigs have been special and well-received, first in and around the cosmopolitan town of Wolverhampton, and now in London. Recent performances at Sound Republic and Dingwalls are a taste of what's to come as the band move to London and take the MaryHolland Challenge full-time!

Group Members Tom Hayward, Vocals. Si Alton, Rhythm guitar/No.2 Vocals. Rich Alton, Lead guitar/No.3 Vocals. Mike Raffe, Bass guitar.

Instruments Acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion.

Albums Just Because I'm Not Shouting... 1998 (under previous form, Veto), Afternoon Tea EP - the first release as MaryHolland, I Think It's 3 EP

Press Reviews Local newspapers.

Additional Info Piano, strings and brass when required

Location Birmingham, West Midlands - United Kingdom

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