There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pressgang i… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pressgang is a British folk-rock/alt-folk band formed in Reading in 1985.
2) Pressgang was a 90s American hardcore/punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1) Pressgang is a British folk-rock/alt-folk band formed in Reading in 1985 featuring Damian Clarke (vocals, guitar, Hurdy Gurdy), George Whitfield (vocals, accordion, whistle), and Ian Munt, and subsequently Tony Lyons, (vocals, drums) and Cliff Eastabrook (vocals, bass guitar).
After a short spell as “Bedlam”, and being advised on air by DJ John Peel on his radio programme to change name, the band settled on PressGang as a name to suit their fast-paced re-writes of traditional British and Irish folk songs.
The band released their first album “Rogues!” on vinyl in 1989, after a single “Watch the Wall”.
A tour led to personnel changes and a two-years hiatus, until Neil Carter and John Forrester joined from the band The Colour Mary.
Signed to Reading-based label Cat Records, the band recorded “Burning Boats” (1994) and Fire! (1995).
The next album, "Mappa Mundi" (1997), on TWAH!, was a chronicle of band life on the road.
Another bass/drum change followed, with Miranda Sykes (also of Show of Hands) and Maclaine Colston joining. The next CD (Dancing in our Dreams) was again influenced by live performances and touring adventures.
Another touring hiatus took place from 1999 to 2003. The band continues to perform.
2) Pressgang was a 90s American hardcore/punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1) Pressgang i… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pressgang is a British folk-rock/alt-folk band formed in Reading in 1985.
2) Pressgang was a 90s American hardcore/punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1) Pressgang is a British folk-rock/alt-folk band formed in Reading in 1985 featuring Damian Clarke (vocals, guitar, Hurdy Gurdy), George Whitfield (vocals, accordion, whistle), and Ian Munt, and subsequently Tony Lyons, (vocals, drums) and Cliff Eastabrook (vocals, bass guitar).
After a short spell as “Bedlam”, and being advised on air by DJ John Peel on his radio programme to change name, the band settled on PressGang as a name to suit their fast-paced re-writes of traditional British and Irish folk songs.
The band released their first album “Rogues!” on vinyl in 1989, after a single “Watch the Wall”.
A tour led to personnel changes and a two-years hiatus, until Neil Carter and John Forrester joined from the band The Colour Mary.
Signed to Reading-based label Cat Records, the band recorded “Burning Boats” (1994) and Fire! (1995).
The next album, "Mappa Mundi" (1997), on TWAH!, was a chronicle of band life on the road.
Another bass/drum change followed, with Miranda Sykes (also of Show of Hands) and Maclaine Colston joining. The next CD (Dancing in our Dreams) was again influenced by live performances and touring adventures.
Another touring hiatus took place from 1999 to 2003. The band continues to perform.
2) Pressgang was a 90s American hardcore/punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Adam Catch
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@peterbrideau1205
This man is a National Treasure waiting to be discovered outside of the Maritimes
@jeanterrell5516
Agreed! So talented!
@jacoboconte2801
Is Spain far enough?
@FriendlyManitoban
Big fan over here in Winnipeg. First heard Adam play at The Carleton in Halifax and been a fan ever since.
@BoldEagle22
Love and adored in Saskatchewan
@bubbalip2222
We just saw him a couple weeks ago. Unreal. Songwriting skills off the charts and piano chops are even better. Rich full voice.
@adamwyant6687
This song was incredible live at Hulabaloo 2022. Go see this guy. Buy something old or new from him. He doesn't disappoint. Incredible storyteller and lyricist. Rock meets country meets Maritime folk. Canada's Springsteen.
@jenn3805
Are you going to Hulaballoo this year ? He set to play on Friday night at 10 pm !
@kielkelly537
Storytelling like this is a lost art. I love it!! Can't wait for the new album.
@octoberrocky
I've listened to this song so many times! good lord why is this guy not famous?