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“Hi Mark Dancing With
Dolores arrived Saturday and I immediately played it through, not once but
twice, and it really showcases the talents of the band. The production
is superb! I really
like the sound you've managed to capture in the studio - more so than Blue
Funk. I played it on a Rega Planet CD player, through an Audio Analogue
Bellini/Donnizetti pre-power amp combo in to a pair of Ruark Prologue
floorstanders. I'm basically a vinyl man (got a 1955 Garrad 301
turntable with Origin Live arm) and the Rega comes close for a CD player. Dancing
With Dolores rocks! Thanks for the music, Mark.“ J.B. [Review posted by Gilles Blampain at CDBaby:] Fireworks of rythms. A real pleasure The trio from Lancashire is back and it's great! Fireworks of
rhythms...blues, soul,funk. With this CD, Giles assert their place among the
best british bands of the decade. First rank musicians, very good production,
quality is here. Four covers with a special touch of their own: Freedom by
Richie Havens, Gypsy Eyes by Jimi Hendrix, Nutbush City Limits by Tina
Turner, Bird On The Wire by Leonard Cohen. As for the original material, one
day the songs by Mark Koehorst will become classics. A real pleasure. Gilles
Blampain “ [Review posted by Gilles Blampain at iMusicStage:] The Real Sound “What a record! Blues,funk, soul, the real sound! A great CD by
one of the best british bands of the decade. 10 original songs by Mark
Koehorst and 4 covers, Freedom by Richie Havens, Gypsy Eyes by Jimi Hendrix,
Nutbush City Limits by Tina Turner, Bird On The Wire by Leonard Cohen, all
with a great feeling and the Giles’ touch. Beware of the spell: if you listen
to Dancing With Dolores, you’ll wish to do it again and again. Great
musicians, good production, high quality. It’s a must! Gilles Blampain” “Hi Mark Thank you very much for the cd enjoyed it very much ! letter to bush, dancing
with dolores, bird on the wire & the last track ( sorry cant remember the title ! ) the
highlights for me thought you caught the
fragility of bird on the wire. always brave to do
a Cohen track not many dare ! see you at Colne cheers, John & Kath” “Hey Mark, How are you? Just wanted to let you know that
I received your new CD and I played Wanna Come Home Father [in my radio
show]. I just love this track, every time I hear the song it
makes me want to cry, it has, I think such emotion attached to it. It's
simply brilliant. Anyway it's on-line now and should get around 3k downloads
while it's available and I'll play another one of the album on the next one.
Take it easy. Regards Brendan”
[The Blues Connection] “Hi Mark got the new album yesterday, many thanks. What can I say ....its absolutely fantastic, I thought it was
going to be tough to better the last one but this is light years in front. I
would think the reviews are going to be out of this world. Pass my sincere congratulations on to the lads. The whole piece has a depth to it I wasn’t expecting, even the
CD cover, (where can I get a copy of the art work?). Keep up the good work and many thanks again Best regards to you and yours C. N.“ “Hi Mark “Hey Mark, “Thanks for the pictures, it was (again) a
special experience for me: “Hi Mark My only regret about
the evening in Harrogate is that we did not get to the Blues Bar until you
were doing the last song in the first set ! It was a great evening. I’m just learning
guitar and you are an inspiration.
The band is very tight as well. I remember buying
Stevie Wonder’s Superstition when it first came out as a single. Being more of a T-Rex kid than Mowtown it
had to be very special for me to buy it.
It was great to hear your version and it sounded superb. Thanks again and good
luck with the rest of the tour. Best Wishes David” “ i enjoyed a lot!! so i told some people in barrow you
will have a “Salut les Giles, toutes mes félicitations : meilleur
album 2005, meilleur groupe,... je n'en suis pas surprise, les gens savent
apprécier de la bonne musique chez vous!!! J'espère bientôt vous voir en Haute Saône, j'attend avec
impatience votre arrivée pour vivre une nouvelle soirée magique avec vous... Vive la musique!!! Amicalement, Marielle” [following our appearance at the Rock and Blues weekend in
Skegness, Jan 06:] “The Band’s two sets at Skegness
recently showed how far the Band have progressed in the last two years,
to open a festival on its first night is an awesome task, but one that you
guys rose to with no problem in front of 2,500 people. The first set got them
talking, the second set got them wanting more and you gave it to
them !! It was a blinder, heard people talking about the Band all
weekend. They had seen and heard the GILES Experience and it
truly was one !! Well done guys ” – M.Y. “Mark, “Just a note to say it was fab to meet you and
how much I enjoyed your show at mighty Skegness.” – Sue Marchant of BBC Radio Sussex “You were probably my favourite act –
I'm a guitarist too, and I could hear your touch. Surprises me how few have
that. I was speaking to a BBC DJ, Susan Marchant,
who was also extolling your virtues. Just off to Jamaica for a concert – back after
8 Feb.“ – M.R. “I went to the website & listened to
some sample's of your music....I really love it!!!!!!!!” – Vicky C. “Hi Mark!, Thanx for letting me
know about your next gig in dear old Hartlepool. Me & my friends will
be there along with quite a few more - i hope. We all REALLY enjoyed your set at The Causeway-you are all
really exceptional - its gotta be said.
It was definitely one of the BEST nites i've had in there for ages.
Giles has got a new fan-base going on, anyway!!! - its a pity there were not
more people there but i'm sure there’ll be plenty more gigs to come!! - so
i'll see you soon! Bye for now. Kathy” “I really enjoyed your music and we
had a great night.” – M.L. “Hi Thanks for contact. Enjoyed your gig at the Causeway earlier
this week. Very, very impressive
…. Keep it going. Hope to see you
soon. I see you are playing the Aintnothinbut
bar later this month. I always go
there when I’m in Cheers Gordon” “Really enjoyed the gig yesterday especially Gets me nowhere,
thanks for that. Everyone else seemed to enjoy it too & you looked
like you sold lots of CD's, hopefully you'll be back next year maybe when
your new Cd's out.” – J.D. “hi boys, just wanted to say that i really enjoyed your
music.....saw at at the flying horse in blyth, love gina x” “J'ai adoré votre style-puissant, simple et
raffiné...que du bonheur! ce soir “…I wanted to add that I'm so glad I have seen
Giles in concert because even “Hello Mark, “Hello, I saw your concert at "the marais" in
france... I passed a very good evening with you, and I was transported
by your music, I love it! And I hope to re-see (?) in France I hope a long life for Giles!!!!! Vivie the music!” – Marielle C. “Hi Mark Hi Mark, “Please add me to the mailing list - I have
just found you and your music and it is EXCELLENT” – P.C. “Hi Mark We
had a great time at Colne and loved your set. Pity it wasn't
longer! I hope the filming went well. I've attached some pics - hope you like them. Take care Janet” Hi Mark, We last saw you playing in Wrexham, my son
Andy and I came up from Walsall for the gig which we really enjoyed.
[…] Mentioned I come originally from S. Wales, born near Pontypool, so
am combining visit to see mother with seeing you in Ponty. Really looking
forward to seeing the band play and hopefully it will all work out well and
we will get there. My wife may well be with me this time, Andy cannot make
it. Good luck with the band and all you are doing,
really like your music and all the best to you and the rest of the lads. See
you in Pontypool. Hopefully. Regards B.P. ps may well have camera with me - ok if I do a
few shots and let you have copies?” “We love the music..................Here in
the “Hi Mark “Hello guys, Can you please keep me up to date with wha'ts happening with the
band. I play bass with Lazy Poker and Mel, our drummer,
let me hear Blue Funk after seeing one of your shows, I have to say I thought
the album was outstanding and I can't wait to see you guys live. Funk edged
Blues does it for me everytime, please keep up the excellent work. Regards, Grant” “Hi Mark, It was great to see you in Wrexham recently,
we both really enjoyed the gig. I enjoyed the fact that you were the only band
playing, so that we got a longer set, with more variety. Having now listened
to the first cd I can see why you said you are playing a lot from it
recently, its good! Have looked on your website and checked out
some of your gigs so hope to see you again some time, I was born in Pontypool
and my mother is still alive so that as you are playing the festival there
that could be an opportunity to see Mum and the band! Anyway to conclude, we both really enjoyed
both gigs we have seen you play, and look forward to seeing you again at some
time. Whenever I see somebody like yourself, and band, with all that talent,
I think its a shame that there are not more people watching. Still, that
makes it cheaper for the likes of me, and easier to get to the front. Regards to you and the band. Bob” “Hi Mark, My son Andy and I saw you at Ripley when
you supported Ian Parker, Andy spoke to you afterwards and we bought two of
the cds. Although we drove all the way up from Walsall to see Ian Parker, and
I had never heard of Giles before, we both thought the band were superb. So
now that the Scottish tour is over and you are playing at Wrexham, that is
within range! We look forward to seeing you again, its just a shame for us
that most of your gigs are a good distance from Walsall.Must ring the Talbot
Bar for details and look on the map for directions.Regards, B. P.” “Hi I listened to your music on numberone
site (im from Aidyn” “Hello, “Hey , Lady
Luck from Spain here , i really like that song called So much
pain , its awesome , I say that song , the others sounded good too , but
that one song is awesome, so are you guys signed? How long have you been
together as a band? , talk to you soon , - peace” “Hi, Just wanted to say that I really like your
music. Gonna order a CD today. Best wishes on your journey. Tommy C Buck69 http://www.myspace.com/buck69 “ “Hey. Im based in Switzerland. I've listened
to your songs at the The following was sent in by fellow musician Mel Ross of the
Scottish blues trio Lazy Poker: “Subject: Priceless Martin wakes up at home with a huge hangover.
He forces himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple
of aspirins and a glass of water on the side table. He sits down and sees his
clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. Martin looks around the room
and sees that it is in perfect order, spotless, clean. So is the rest of the
house. “Hoi Mark, Over biologische boerderijen gesproken... http://www.storewars.org/flash/ is een leuk filmpje
ter promotie van biologisch voedsel (uit de VS!) op basis van het Star-Wars
verhaal.... Groetjes, Shayna” “Hey! I loved each one of your
songs but the one song that really hit me was the first song on your list I
had one of those feelings that this one would be perfect in video. I do hope
to see you when in Alexa” “Hi “CD Arrived. Many thanks for sorting that
out... Just listening now, very good! - Still find it funny that I saw your poster in Thurso!! Long way to go for gig!” – Oliver C. “Hi Mark, Absolutely loved this CD. Have passed it on to my friends. Discovered
you through Blues Matters magazine. Look forward to the newsletter. Hope you can
tour in this area (annapolis, MD) soon! Peggy” “What's Up Mark! I got your CD this weekend! Congratulations on such a fine
job! Your band Giles deserve lots of major label recognition! Great
work! I love hearing the tracks, "The
Chase", "So Much Pain" , "Clyde" over
and over.Your branded style of music is very creative. Your mixture of smooth
funk/ r&b withsome rough-edged electric blues has a great balance and
pleasing to the ears.When I hear you guys, some of the artists that comes to
my mind are Santana andRobert Cray, especially when I hear "The
Chase" and "Clyde". Are you sure you'rejust an indie
group? (smile) I can tell this project was a labour of love. You guys must have
worked very hard with this.Very well experienced and
polished performance. You guys should be commended! In a way, I
feel like I bought the CD at a record store. Very professional work, indeed! As you know, my station FUNKY BROADWAY RADIO is a classic soul/
oldies/ funk format. However, I was condsidering a show for R&B indie
artist as well. I've been so great fully overwhelmed by artists who want to
hear their music on my little station. I'm very thankful for this. I hope
I'll have my indie show ready in a couple of weeks. Your
group is definitely on the lists. I have a spot for you on my "Sunday Smooth Grooves"
show this Sunday. I play smooth R&B from artists yesterday and today. The
two hour show starts at 8 p.m. (EST) 5 p.m. (PST). Hope that's not too
late for you, being in Europe and all. (smile) I cannot be too specific on
what time the song will be played due to my network's policies, but I promise
I'll play one of your tracks on this show. You went out of your
way to give me this CD, and I appreciate this a whole lot. Once again, thank you for the CD. I'll keep you in touch about
my indie show. See ya! Grayland "Geedawg" Hooks DJ/ Program Director FUNKY BROADWAY RADIO” “Just
wanted to say really enjoyed the gig on Saturday night shame it wasn't a
little longer. Have just checked your gig list to see if you are
anywhere in my area soon unfortunately it doesn't look like it, Any
plans to visit the Lincolnshire/Humberside area in the near future? I also
tried to subscribe to your mailing list but nothing appeared to happen, Can
you add my e-mail address. Thanks Jo” “Mark, I've just played Blue Funk to a good friend of mine
and he was blown away, he also picked up on the hint of Steely Dan.
He like me said he's got to come see you live.” Dave D. “Hello Mark, “Good grief, Mark, your CD is one of the best
I have ever been sent by an individual rather than a record company.” – Paul Gambaccini (Jazz FM) “My friend Nick loaned me your new CD and I
must “Hi
Mark.. nice cd.... sounds great... my girlfriend loves it .... me too :-)” - Gustavo (Espacio3.com) “Hi, “Hi Mark, Just want to confirm that I have received the
copies of Blue Funk. I have had a listen and they sound fabulous. I will be playing
two tracks from the album on February's Blues Connection. The very best of
luck Mark and please keep in touch. Regards” - Brendan – The Blues Connection “Geniet enorm van je CD! Zo veel beter dan die vorige! Echt
geweldig! Momentele favoriet is CC Rider (doet me telkens denken aan
Fleetwood Mac) maar vind echt alle nummers goed. TOP! Arjan” “Hello I received the cd Thanks for all PS: The cd is great, very good music !!!” – Michel Ruer of Radio
ARIA “G'Day Mark. “Mark, Thanks, tja in het nederlands zal het ook wel gaan Ik heb je CD ontvangen waarvoor dank, en het is weer ok ik hoop
vooral dat jullie echt zouden kunnen doorbreken met jullie vernieuwende kijk
op de blues (zo noem ik dat toch) want het is echt broodnodig dat iemand dat
doet. Er gebeurd zo weinig in het blueswereldje iedereen covert maar
iedereen en het ergste vanal is dat de mensen dat gewoon blijven volgen
terwijl de vernieuwers dikwijls in de kou blijven staan. Wat jullie doen is GOED !! Oprechte groeten, Eric we doen nog wel iets samen” “Hi Mark I saw you performing with your son at the Orkney blues
fest, and it blew me away. When are you coming down to London, or am I going
have to travel up North. Either way good luck tomorrow night. Neil” “Thank you for the new cd. It smokes from first track to “Totally digging the album! Great effort, as strong as
the previous. I'll be spinning more as time goes by. “I love the
energy you are taking to promote the group. It is the only way “Hi Mark, “Dag Mark, nieuwe nummers klinken heel goed
!! Groet, Eric” “I have listened to the
CD [blue funk] and it’s absolutely blown me away. I think it’s fantastic. I
was going to ask you if you’d send me the other two. I’ve not heard anything
quite so fresh for quite a while, so I am very impressed. Thanks very much.” John P “Dear Mark, If ‘Blue Funk’ is
as good as the other two I’ve got then it will be great! They sit comfortably
in my C.D. collection next to Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Rory Gallagher etc. The newsletter is a
pleasure to receive also – much better than bills or solicitors letters!! Many thanks” Doug “Hi Mark Hi Mark Received CD [Blue Funk] this morning, CD
player now burnt out, listened to all three CDs again ,each one just gets
better and better love The Chase, Walking Shoes, Blue, Land / Windmill all
superb for the live set, what about a live CDin the near future ? Many thanks Mark” I have just been downloading and listening to the cuts of your
new CD [Blue Funk]. have you been using a new person to do the
mixing?? The recording quality is about 1000 percent better. It
is so clear and sharp. I want one of the first copies so that I
can do a review for BLUESMATTERS Magazine. (As well as being one of the
first DJ's to be able to air this exellent piece of work.) Tony” “Hi
Mark Just downloaded and listened to 'Clyde'
and 'Lost a friend'. I love them! Clyde is really funky and the
guitar on lost a friend gives me goosebumps. Roll on the 3rd cd. Take care Janet” “Thank you for
such an ass kicking cd. Have played it Mark T Smith the Blues “Mark, Ha! After
saying earlier I wouldn’t buy the CDs, you must have all been thinking ”Ho,
ho, wait and see what he says once he’s heard them” J I could write pages
about the ‘Coming Home’ CD alone, but your head would swell so much it would
pop. And ‘Blood From A Stone’ kicks off with the incredible ‘She Broke My Heart’.
Thank you! ‘Lost A
Friend’is amazing. Keep ’em coming. Congratulations
on your new promotions deal. I‘ll be watching the gig list and looking
forward to seeing the band again sometime. Rob” “Hi Mark, Sorry to hear that you had to cancel your Scotland
gigs - we would have liked to see you again as we really enjoyed your 2 sets
at Orkney. I hope that you do re-arrange for next year. ta NH” “Hey thanks for the great session in Stromness at the weekend it
was a great experience. The CDs are great to...hope you can make it
back again soon. “Hi Mark I just wanted to say
how much I enjoyed your set at Colne. I've been meaning to put fingers
to keys but you know how it is! I love the new web site
- much easier on the eye. It looks like things
are going really well for you, lots of dates - I was hoping to get to the
Orkney festival but a slight cash flow problem stopped that! I've attached some
pics from Colne - feel free to use them if you think they're ok. Looking forward to
seeing you again - soon I hope! Regards Janet” “great gig at the robin
club...cheers..looking forward to listening to the cd we bought” – Anonimous (about Clyde, the first
song for the new album) “Waka-chika-waka-chika! Crazy! Absolutely love it. Is this with Piet and Terry who were so good
last night at the Farnham Maltings? I arrived in Farnham for a meeting at 7.30pm and had a few
minutes to kill, so looked around the Maltings for a while. Heard you warming
up and came back after the meeting. Enjoyed it so much I stayed all evening.
Thanks, guys! It's so hard to find your style of music being played these
days, Mark. You've got a great voice and your guitar style is my
favourite. Fantastically supported by Terry's drums and your son's bass. I won't buy the first 2 cd's as I think you can't beat it live,
but if the third is all as good as this I can't wait to get my hands on a
copy. When's it coming out? Best Regards Rob, Kingston-upon-Thames” “Good gig. Enjoyed listening to the Cds. See you on 18 December - the Blues Band. Bruce” “Mark, “Hi Mark, Just a quick note to say a big thank you for helping
to contribute to what was an immense night on Friday. It was quite an
emotional night for me to have the last gig(probable) at the rugby club and as
you probably could tell I was a little worse for wear at the end and I think
I forgot to thank you and the boys and also to wish you and your wife a happy
Christmas and a great new year. The jam at the end was really one of the finest moments in all
the gigs we have put on over the six years and I am thrilled to say that it
was recorded so if you want a copy let me know. Sam Kelly who is one of the
most experienced of Brit musicians was awed by it and agreed with me. It was
recorded by microphone and not through the deck but still sounds ok capturing
the excitement. Once again, a big thank you and I look forward to catching up
with you in the new year. Regards, Pete” “Please hurry and send cds as soon as
possible.Saw GILES at Blackpool,where backup to DR FEELGOOD.EXCELLENT
entertainment from both bands.” -
Spidy “Thanks, Mark! Mitzi Cowell Hi Mark, “Just a quick note to say thanks for the fantastic gig on
Friday, and what a sound from your guitar! I'm sorry the crowd wasn't
big, but I think its fair to say that those there really appreciated your
music. It was also really appreciated that you played as if the place
was packed! I was particularly impressed by your reworkings of old
classics - and the CD hasn't been out of the player in the car (and I have to
drive a lot!). I think the word will spread so there should be a much
bigger crowd next time you play Hookers!”
- A.D. “Dear Mark, you are definitely re-inventing
the blues. I think any band that covers lesser known
material, and makes them their own like you do, is a far better idea than
going out purely as a covers band. I really wish your band well and hope you go
from strength to strength. Kind regards,
Bill” “Hoi Mark. Harstikke bedankt voor je CD................................ Klinkt puik en origineel!! Pr materiaal ziet er goed uit. Persoonlijk sterke voorkeur voor de uitvoering rollin´&
tumblin´. Heerlijke feel zit daar in. Succes met je optredens en hopelijk komen we elkaar eens tegen
op de bluespodia!” - Chris Janssen “Cheers for the update mate. looking forward to your next gig
here at the ship” - B.D. “Hey Mark, M.W. “Hi
Mark
I saw your set at Colne and very much
enjoyed it.” - L.R. “The Giles promo CD (a
quality sound bite!) contains refreshingly original material together with
re-workings done Giles style. However, this doesn’t prepare you for Giles in
the live situation – a band of awesome capabilities!” – Rod Tibbols of the
Fleetwood Blues Club “Mark, Thanks for the email and certainly you can add
me to the emailing list. I have been listening to the CD and I am very
impressed. Mixing the old blues with a new style works well. Have
a good new year and hopefully will see you playing out in San Francisco
soon. Take
it easy...Cody”
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