Gravenhurst was formed from the ashes of Bristol's much cherished Assembly Communications, a cult act cut down in their prime following the death of bass player Luke Gale. Gravenhurst is perhaps best described as a neo-folk act, with influences including but not limited to Nick Drake, Red House Painters and Low, and like all self-respecting indie bands of their generation, they exhibit more than a passing nod in the direction of Slint and Joy Division. Gravenhurst revolves around writer/arranger Nick Talbot, with contributions from other musicians. The following have, or are currently, playing in the band: Simon Grant (The Signal), Chris McCartney (Assembly Communications), Dave Collingwood (The Signal, Immense). Nick's brother Sean has now joined on bass guitar. Sean makes mechanoid pursuit-core music under the Landslide Purist moniker.

Releases

• The Western Lands - album, out 10/09/2007 on Warp Records. 1 review (read/post)
• Trust - single, out 30/07/2007 on Warp Records. 1 review (read/post)
• Black Holes In The Sand - album, out 01/11/2004 on Warp Records. 1 review (read/post)
• Flashlight Seasons - album, out 07/07/2003 on Sink and Stove. 1 review (read/post)
• Internal Travels - album, out 01/06/2002 on Mobstar. 1 review (read/post)

Past events

• Mon 12 May at Bristol Fleece and Firkin. (post review)
• Sun 11 May at Oxford Jericho Tavern. (post review)
• Thu 08 May at Manchester Ruby Lounge. (post review)
• Wed 07 May at London ICA. (post review)
• Tue 06 May at Leeds Brudenell Social Club. (post review)
• Tue 15 Apr at Paris Nouveau Casino. (post review)
• Thu 15 Nov at Paris Le Point Ephémère. (post review)
• Tue 30 Oct at London Kilburn The Luminaire. (post review)
• Tue 23 Oct at Newcastle upon Tyne The Cluny. (post review)
• Wed 17 Oct at Cambridge The Portland Arms. (post review)
• Wed 18 Jul at Paris La Maroquinerie. (post review)
• Tue 17 Jul at Paris La Maroquinerie. (post review)
• Thu 24 May at Paris La Maroquinerie. (post review)
• Thu 03 May at Bristol Thekla Social. (post review)
• Thu 19 Apr at London Astoria. (post review)
• Wed 18 Apr at Manchester Academy 2 (formerly MDH). (post review)
• Tue 17 Apr at Glasgow ABC. (post review)
• Sun 22 Aug at Hay-on-Wye Baskerville Hall. 1 review (read/post)

News

• 06/07/2007: End Of The Road update: Ryan Adams announced!
• 06/07/2007: The Green Man Festival Graces Powys
• 17/03/2004: !!! Louden Up - About Time Too

Features

• 28/09/2007: Truck 2007: the DiS review

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