Maryhillbillies
THE MARYHILLBILLYS are Australian, but lead singer, Scott Richardson was Glasgow born, and followed his girlfriend back the the land of Oz five years ago.
In early 2006, the boys have been touring venues all over the UK, from Shetland, to Ullapool, several Celtic Connections gigs in Glasgow, and even as far south as Kent.
Their album “Meet The Maryhillbilly’s has also been released here.
They are a real raw, party band, and whilst all the songs have a good feel, the subject matter, in clichéd country style, is sometimes far from being something to sing about.
Take the opening cut, “Mad Ass Maniac”, has fun lyrics, unless, of course you know someone like the girl the song is about. “Battlefield” takes Scott home to his roots in Mount Florida.
“Goddam He Thinks He’s Elvis” (the single) is about a regular at their gigs in the St Kilda Bar (their local bar in Melbourne), and they even featured him in the video for the song!.
“Pills & Alcohol” is very traditional Country, dealing with a traditional Country theme, whilst “Back Home To Trouble” has a bit more of a folksy feel to it. “Déjà Vu” and the very western influenced “Stranger In Town”, meanwhile, are a bit slower, but still works well.
The Maryhillbillys are a breath of fresh air. “Meet The Maryhillbillys” is certainly one of the stand out albums of the year so far!
In early 2006, the boys have been touring venues all over the UK, from Shetland, to Ullapool, several Celtic Connections gigs in Glasgow, and even as far south as Kent.
Their album “Meet The Maryhillbilly’s has also been released here.
They are a real raw, party band, and whilst all the songs have a good feel, the subject matter, in clichéd country style, is sometimes far from being something to sing about.
Take the opening cut, “Mad Ass Maniac”, has fun lyrics, unless, of course you know someone like the girl the song is about. “Battlefield” takes Scott home to his roots in Mount Florida.
“Goddam He Thinks He’s Elvis” (the single) is about a regular at their gigs in the St Kilda Bar (their local bar in Melbourne), and they even featured him in the video for the song!.
“Pills & Alcohol” is very traditional Country, dealing with a traditional Country theme, whilst “Back Home To Trouble” has a bit more of a folksy feel to it. “Déjà Vu” and the very western influenced “Stranger In Town”, meanwhile, are a bit slower, but still works well.
The Maryhillbillys are a breath of fresh air. “Meet The Maryhillbillys” is certainly one of the stand out albums of the year so far!
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