Ben Parcell Explained

Ben Parcell
Birth Date:28 November 1982
Origin:Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Occupation:Singer-songwriter, producer
Instrument:Guitar, vocals, bass, mandolin, drums, keyboard
Genre:Folk, pop, pop folk, acoustic music
Years Active:2002–present
Label:In at the Eye Records, By The Sea

Ben Parcell is an English singer songwriter, born and residing in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Since going solo in 2010 he has played over 300 shows around the UK supporting several established acts including Chris Helme, Alice Gold and Ben Marwood[1] including appearing on BBC Introducing and having a music video placed on rotation on UK Digital TV.

Musical career

Parcell is a multi-instrumentalist proficient in vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass, keyboards and drums, and has performed in bands since 2002. He was the lead singer and guitarist of pop punk band 'The Trailers' from between 2002–2005.[2]

Parcell currently performs as a solo performer with acoustic guitar and vocals. He has supported several established artists on tour dates: Chris Helme of The Seahorses, Mark Morriss of The Bluetones, Ben Marwood, Alice Gold,[3] Ryan Spendlove,[4] Blair Dunlop, Edwina Hayes, Jon Windle,[5] as well as performing at several notable music festivals including Beverley Folk Festival[6] Staxtonbury Music Festival and Musicport World Music Festival at Bridlington Spa in 2011.[7]

In 2010 his debut, solo 10 track album "Humble Beginnings" was released. Parcell performed all the instruments on the limited edition pressing of 1000 CDs[8] which has had several critically acclaimed reviews from respected publications.[9] [10] 2011 saw Parcell's music take a slightly different direction, bringing more traditional folk influences into his repertoire. His latest EP Painted By Numbers, which is an acoustic affair, features four tracks of stripped down organic sound featuring special guest Edwina Hayes on backing vocals.[11] The EP reached number 40 in the iTunes daily singer songwriter chart.

His debut music video "Close Your Eyes" was on regular rotation on UK TV when it was accepted for the playlist on Greatest Hits TV on Sky Digital as part of the Lava TV showcase.[12] His song "The Only One" is featured on the benefit compilation, Unity, for the Japan Tsunami Charity by Engineer Records[13] which features mainstream acts such as The Gaslight Anthem, Fightstar and Funeral For a Friend.[14] Parcell was invited by Alan Raw to play a live acoustic session on BBC Introducing[15] as well as having his album and EP tracks played regularly on BBC Humberside and recently made it onto the featured undiscovered artist of the week on Yorkshire Coast Radio.[16] He has also been a guest on Vixen 101 performing alongside Jake Morley.[17] The track 'Close Your Eyes' was aired on national radio station Amazing Radio[18]

Musical influences

Parcell is influenced from a wide range of music from whom he has grown up with, spanning different genres including 1960s Pop music: The Beatles, The Kinks. American Pop Punk bands such as: Green Day, The Ataris, No Use For a Name. Singer songwriters Frank Turner, Elvis Costello, Marit Larsen, Edwina Hayes and Britpop bands such as Oasis and Blur.[19] He combines these influences to create music which he describes as pop folk.

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Compilation appearances

Music videos

Musical endorsements

Parcell is a featured artist on the Turner Guitars website, and uses the Turner 60CE Dreadnought for unplugged performances and recording sessions.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Bridlington Free Press, 5 April 2012, page 38
  2. Web site: Mo Serruya . Hull Local Music Reviews – Skanking, Skating and Soul! Jesse James / Fraction of the Cost / The Trailers The Adelphi, Hull Thursday 15th April 2004 By Mike Rofone . Thisisull.com . 15 April 2004 . 17 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120937/http://www.thisisull.com/music/mikeadelphi15apr04.html . 26 August 2014 . dead .
  3. Web site: Alice Gold | Empire | 9 March 2012 . Leedsmusicscene.net . 9 March 2012 . 17 April 2012.
  4. Web site: Wilson . Natalya . Review: Ryan Spendlove, The Duchess (From York Press) . Yorkpress.co.uk . 4 May 2011 . 17 April 2012.
  5. Web site: Jon Windle (of Little Man Tate) at The Adelphi, Hull – Hull gig listings, competitions and more . Hullgigguide.co.uk . 17 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120521/http://www.hullgigguide.co.uk/events/the-adelphi/405/jon-windle/ . 26 August 2014 . dead .
  6. Web site: Beverley Folk Festival Lineup, Ben Parcell | Beverley . Efestivals . 9 May 2013 . 17 April 2012.
  7. Web site: Acoustic Club, Brid, Ben Parcell | Musicport . Bambuser . 4 November 2011 . 17 April 2012.
  8. Web site: Mo Serruya . Music Album Reviews – Ben Parcell – Humble Beginnings Reviewed by Steve Rudd . Thisisull.com . 1 January 1990 . 17 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110221051050/http://www.thisisull.com/music10/cdreviews/1871590741_stevebenparcell.html . 21 February 2011 . dead .
  9. Midgley, Ian. "Bridlington musician hopes to go from humble beginnings to great things", East Riding Mail, Hull, 4 November 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2012
  10. Web site: Album Review :: Ben Parcell – Humble Beginnings | Moon & Back Music . Moonandbackmusic.com . 9 April 2012.
  11. Web site: Jordy Kasko . The Tune – Review: Ben Parcell – Painted by Numbers EP . The-tune.net . 11 October 2011 . 9 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115613/http://www.the-tune.net/review-ben-parcell-painted-by-numbers-ep/ . 26 August 2014 . dead .
  12. Web site: Lava TV . Lava TV . 22 November 2010 . 9 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120310191938/http://www.lavatv.co.uk/PlayList.aspx?ID=112 . 10 March 2012 . dead .
  13. http://engineerrecords.com/release/various-artists-unity-a-benefit-for-the-children-of-the-japanese/ "Various Artists – UNITY", Engineer Records
  14. Web site: Unity: A Benefit For the Children of the Japanese Tsuanmi Disaster – News Article . AbsolutePunk.net . 17 April 2012.
  15. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/humberside/hi/people_and_places/music/newsid_8878000/8878769.stm "BBC Radio Humberside Playlist 01-08-2010"
  16. Web site: Undiscovered . Yorkshire Coast Radio . 17 April 2012.
  17. Web site: The Fox's Den | Vixen101 | Page 3 . Vixen101 . 17 April 2012 .
  18. Web site: The Fox's Den | Vixen101 | Page 3 . Vixen101 . 17 April 2012.
  19. Web site: Painted By Numbers by Ben Parcell . We Are Unseen . 14 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115648/http://www.weareunseen.co.uk/reviews/article.php?Ben-Parcell---Painted-By-Numbers-109 . 26 August 2014 . dead .
  20. Web site: Release "Humble Beginnings" by Ben Parcell . MusicBrainz . 17 April 2012.
  21. Web site: Release "Expectations" by Ben Parcell . MusicBrainz . 17 April 2012.
  22. Web site: Release "Cover Stories" by Ben Parcell . Bandcamp . 17 April 2012.
  23. Web site: Release "Painted by Numbers" by Ben Parcell . MusicBrainz . 17 April 2012.
  24. Web site: Release "I Don't Need You" by Ben Parcell . Iaterecords . 24 June 2013.
  25. Web site: Turner Artists, Ben Parcell | Turner Guitars UK . Turner Guitars UK . 9 May 2013 . 17 April 2012.

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