Ivan Campo

Hey All,

Just thought I would post a note about 'the Campo', onto the Stoked blog!

www.ivancampo.net

Basically, they're awesome. O.K. perhaps too much of a 'big up' considering bands such as Radiohead and The Cure are awesome, but as yet, have not found their way to be mentioned on this blog, BUT... there is a good reason for this outspoken outburst of affection.



They are genuinely good. Genuinely. I'm not kidding, I mean really good. For those megalithic Metal monsters out there (McNulty you know who you are), then sweet, harmonised lullabies perhaps won't be your thing {insert "won't be your cup of tea" parody here}, however if you sit down and listen to their songs for more than one or two minutes (as long as a lot of their songs), then you will start to notice something strange happening. Your foot starts tapping, you can't help whistling along and suddenly you get an irresistable urge for a cup of tea. I'll tell you what this is. This is being down to earth. Period.

Whether you dig it, are down with it, or just plain love to love music then this is a band you should be listening too. Take a look at www.ivancampo.net and browse the music section where you will find a generous amount of downloadable MP3's of the bands songs and also a music video for their song 'Bandit'.

The band has a simplicity and pureness which demads your attention. With soothing acoustic melodies and bluesy swing sounds, the band has an obviously wide love of a variety of music genres, which is echoed in their performances. They have recently played at the Railway Pub and the Adelphi Pub in Preston and are due to play Manchester Piccadily club in March (More Details to Follow).


It'll be worth reading the following reviews as well, just so you know I'm not being biased! As if I would??!?!

ListenUpNorthwest - Demo

Ivan Campo - Search for Campodia

Keep Listening, I'm off to Campodia with My Baby!

Jamiex