The band's final line-up consisted of David "Alfie" Jackson (vocals, guitar), Bryn Fowler (bass) and Edwin Harris (drums). The Holloways, having a rest after touring the UK 2010. Alfie, (see pix) chanced his arm on DJ deck's and span some funky tunes & shook a leg-with 7'3' fine artist Pandemonia, at Zoe Griffin Christmas bash at 5 star Montcalm Hotel, Marble Arch, London. Mr Jackson music choice, had the likes of actress Nikki Sanderson, Dynamo mr music magic himself, Baby D, Miss Frank, Prince Cassius, Amy Studt, Heaven Sent Thugs, singer Lula, Scott Cornwall, celebrity personal trainer Shaun Stafford, life coach Ali Campbell and world record breaker Michael Perham, whooping it up. Sept their performing at FashArt Charity Gala dinner at the Natural History Museum in aid of Caudwell Children.
The previous shows earlier this year were Sun, 04 Jul Cazfest Bishops Stortford, 09 July The Box Crewefirst, Sat 10 July Boots Feel Good Festival in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Boots HQ, Thane Road, Beeston, following on from their stage appearance 2010 was on 27 Feb, at "Lets Rock Cancer" at Leadmill, Sheffield, DJd at Camden Lock's Proud venue for the fund raiser for homeless charity "Shelter" and to raise the profile of the campaign to save the BBC 6 Music station, that's earmarked by Corporation bosses for the chop, and played a gig at The Dirty South, Lewisham on 1 April to a packed house. The guys are ready to follow up 2009 tour-that closed with 36 gig UK tour in Nov/Dec, that was spread over 5 weeks, plus the extra dates, when they accompanied the band Shed7 on 7 out of 10 dates of Shed's tour, finishing on 22 Dec.
On 2009 tour, they performed and promoted their new album "No Smoke, No Mirrors". Prior to their UK tour, the guys have recorded and released their video of single "Jukebox". They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences.
They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences. Full Biog
Feeling reborn is a rare treat; but The Holloways resilience in recent times has led to what feels like a rebirth. Reaping such a rare reward was the first step along the clear path that now lies ahead for a band who once again have much to smile about; not that The Holloways had stopped smiling - not for very long anyway. "The sun doesn't always shine" is one of the band’s phrases to live by; along with "everything happens for a reason”.
In the early months of 2009, Alfie and Bryn were busy recording additional new material to kick-start the year. By April they decided to start actively seeking new members and as luck would have it, in the very first rehearsal they found guitarist Mike Baker, who - after playing just one song with the band - had done enough for Alfie and Bryn to make up their mind. The following day Edwin Harris set up his drums and did a quick warm up and before even playing a song, the decision again, was easy. Luck had clearly swung back in The Holloways’ favour and a new lease of life took the boys into the studio for a couple of hectic weeks before doing a few gigs and recording 3 brand new songs and they’re back doing what they do best - playing music.
2008 had been soul destroying for the band. Much conspired to prevent full scale releases of the exciting new material recorded at the legendary Sawmills Studio. The biggest setback was the long, drawn out legal battle across the pond involving their stateside former label TVT.
The darkest hour before the dawn came in December with a lot of smoke as The Holloways' home - Nambucca - caught fire. Much was lost in the fire - practically everything. This was the final straw for Dave and Rob who felt the end had come with nothing seeming to go the band's way. However, the founding members - Alfie and Bryn - felt the previous 3 years of good fortune by far outweighed the 12 months of bad fortune; and having weathered the storm, they concluded "2009 has to be good. Yin and yang and all that." - The sun doesn't always shine indeed.
The Holloways had an exciting start to life with the critically acclaimed debut - "So This Is Great Britain?” - and 2007 saw the band storm sold out shows across the UK with singles Dance Floor, Generator and Two Left Feet pumping on the radio airwaves.
Now, the energy and the bond in the band has seen the boys enjoy an intense schedule which is already relighting many fires ahead of the release of the new album – No Smoke, No Mirrors – which is due for a September release.
Everyone is massively excited for the summer schedule; the boys will be back on the road gigging the brand new set featuring songs from the forthcoming album alongside the classic Holloways favourites.
Fit For A Fortnight
The Holloways Lyrics
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Another girl on the scene
Tart with a heart
You know the kind I mean
Tell me why it is they all study art
Underage and overdressed
I cant tell them apart
All of daddy's money and she fancies herself
Says she's 21, shes probably 16
Got a dirty mouth
At least her teeth are clean
Jack from Tennese
Makes me think that every girl I see
Is my cup of tea
Fit for a fortnight
She aint no good for me
Fit for a fortnight
Its such a shallow scene
Well I've got the same phrase
For any of the boys
Who line up girls
Like nothing for the choice
Come to the club girl, I'll get you on the list
I'll get myself a new one when I get you on the piss
Think we stand out from the clique
Think we're ooh so unique
But the clothes that we wear
Are getting mirrored everywhere
In the morning light
She will realise
That I'm not the kind of boy that she needs
Fit for a fortnight
Thats what she said to me
Fit for a fortnight
Its such a shallow scene
Turns out that I'm not to her taste
Her fickleness was thrown back in my face
14 days since we first met
She's stopped replying to my texts
Only fools fall in love
She served up my heart on a plate
She said I passed myself by day
Guess it serves me right
For all my reckless nights
Calm has come to take me out on a date
Fit for a fortnight
Thats what she said to me
Fit for a fortnight
Its such a shallow scene
Turns out that I'm not to her taste
Her fickleness was thrown back in my face
Fit for a fortnight
Fit for a fortnight
Fit for a fortnight
Fit for a fortnight
Fit for a fortnight
The Holloways' song "Fit For A Fortnight" is a commentary on the shallow and fleeting nature of relationships and the club scene. The singer describes the typical girls he encounters on a night out - young and dressed up, studying art, and looking for attention from men. He meets one particular girl with money and a dirty mouth who catches his eye, but he knows she's not good for him. He muses on the idea that every girl he sees may be his "cup of tea" but recognizes the emptiness of these fleeting attractions.
The chorus "fit for a fortnight" refers to the superficial nature of these relationships, where they are only able to sustain themselves for two weeks before falling apart. Despite this, the singer still yearns for the attention and validation that these shallow relationships provide.
In the second verse, the singer shifts his focus to the men who line up girls like they are commodities to be traded. He sees through their attempts at being unique and recognizes that they all dress in the same trendy clothes. He acknowledges his own recklessness and admits that he's not the kind of boy that the girls he meets actually need.
The final verse sees the singer reflecting on his own failed relationship with the girl he met. She ultimately rejects him, and he realizes he was played for a fool. He accepts that it's his own fault and recognizes that he needs to turn his attention towards more meaningful relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night out
Going out at night again
Another girl on the scene
Meeting a new girl at the club
Tart with a heart
A girl who is both promiscuous and kind
You know the kind I mean
Referring to a specific type of girl that he sees often
Tell me why it is they all study art
Wondering why so many girls at the club are studying art in school
Underage and overdressed
Young and wearing clothing that is too mature for them
I can't tell them apart
Having difficulty distinguishing between the different girls he meets at the club
This one other 'ere's got a little something else
Noticing that one of the girls is different from the others
All of daddy's money and she fancies herself
Impressed by her wealth and confidence
Says she's 21, she's probably 16
Thinking that the girl is lying about her age
Got a dirty mouth, at least her teeth are clean
Noticing that the girl has a vulgar way of speaking, but her teeth are white and well-kept
Jack from Tennese makes me think that every girl I see is my cup of tea
Being attracted to the same type of girls as his friend Jack
Fit for a fortnight, she ain't no good for me
Realizing that the girl he's interested in is only a short-term fling
Its such a shallow scene
Viewing the club scene as superficial
Come to the club girl, I'll get you on the list
Inviting a girl to the club and promising to help her skip the line
I'll get myself a new one when I get you on the piss
Planning to find a new girl to have fun with when he takes the current girl out drinking
Think we stand out from the clique
Believing that he and his friends are different from the other guys at the club
Think we're ooh so unique
Thinking that they are very special
But the clothes that we wear are getting mirrored everywhere
Realizing that their fashion choices are not as original as they thought
In the morning light she will realise that I'm not the kind of boy that she needs
Thinking that the girl he's interested in will see that he's not right for her in the morning
Turns out that I'm not to her taste
Finding out that the girl is not interested in him
Her fickleness was thrown back in my face
Feeling hurt by the girl's lack of interest
14 days since we first met
Counting the number of days since he met the girl
She's stopped replying to my texts
Realizing that the girl is no longer responding to his messages
Only fools fall in love
Thinking that he was foolish to be interested in the girl
She served up my heart on a plate
Feeling like the girl broke his heart
She said I passed myself by day
Being told by the girl that he's not who he seems during the day
Guess it serves me right for all my reckless nights
Thinking that his previous behavior may have contributed to the girl's rejection
Calm has come to take me out on a date
Finding solace in a new person
Contributed by Liam K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.