They started performing live in 2007 and have built a large and definitely enthusiastic following, so much so that their gigs are more akin to events rather than a mere concert. A taste of the band can be found on their MySpace page. Kyron is also a highly regarded artist.
The Strangels take their name from a line in a Tom Waits song “The Ocean Doesn’t Want Me Today” during which Tom’s daughter combined the words strange and angels.
Their style defies pigeon holing but has been compared to an Irish Flaming Lips. The best idea is to go to their MySpace page and have a listen to this single. Whilst you are there listen to “Walking My Dog,” which is a fans favourite and usually both opens and closes their live sets at each of their concerts.
Scoring Goals – Ben Reel, Jud Charlton & John Otway (Message Parlour Records, February, 2009)
Rainbow George, Hampstead's favourite eccentric, has a new production in the making. Scoring Goals is taken from a documentary film of the same name about the visions he experienced as a part time mystic and apprentice prophet.
Rainbow George’s film is targeted for premier in London on 10.10.10, the opening scenes were shot on 08.08.08, and the closing images will depict a London of 12.12.12. Intrigued?
George believes that the people of London will begin to shine a light to the rest of the world by embarking on an eight year project to transform London into a self governing, tax free, leisure-oriented, wonder city. Well it couldn’t do any worst than what we have now I guess. Vote for George's Rainbow Democracy, that's what I say.
For the film he intends to build a twelve strong band to be known as The Revolutionary Souls Army Band. Three people have already been recruited. However, you can still audition on the website!
The song, with a version by each of them, sets the scene for the film with a political plea for change, Rainbow style. First we have a version from Ireland’s Ben Reel. He is a one time member of Trim The Velvet. Since going solo he has built an impressive reputation on the live circuits of Europe.
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