underpass presents:
The Ouse Valley Singles Club
The Ouse Valley Singles Club Play The Craufurd Arms, Wolverton Milton Keynes
Tickets from: https://www.thecraufurdarms.com/events/eee4de80-e9b2-0135-aa77-22f3ef2a805f
The OVSC have played The Craufurd Arms on a few occasions but only as support. But on the 08th June they return with a full line up and a headlining Show. Don't miss East Anglia's Number 1 New Wave Skiffle band play this great Venue with a rather impressive pedigree.
If you are not familiar with The Ouse Valley Singles Club or have yet to catch their live show then you are in for a treat. They are one of, if not the, most original outfits currently playing the live circuit.
Fully self-promoted with the aid of their online videos and huge social media presence, the Ouse Valley Singles Club are one of the hardest working bands around, having gigged almost every weekend over the last two years honing their craft and building a massive following of loyal Fans as they go.
Influenced by the long forgotten sounds & traditions of 1950’s Skiffle (Google it) they combine this sound with the energy of Punk and the swing of Rock and Roll, whilst occasionally dropping some Reggae flavour into the mix. Then layering this with hilarious Folk-like story-telling, often crossing the parameters of what is deemed to be politically correct but keeping it very tongue in cheek. In doing this, they have created a truly original & highly entertaining sound that has been dubbed “New Wave Skiffle” and they have been described as 'George Formby meets The Clash’ where Vaudeville music Hall meets Working Men’s club.
‘The scourge of the Metropolitan Liberal Elite’ The OVSC put on a show that gives a hysterical observational account of every day tales of woe with a razor sharp observational narrative whilst rocking the crowds with their infectious ear-worms.
Having packed out the main arena’s to capacity, they have headlined Peterborough Beer Festival and opened to several thousand revellers on the main stage at Bedford’s River Festival (second largest free festival in the UK). As well as being a regular feature at events such as Cambridge’s Strawberry Fair, The OVSC are no strangers to the Festival Circuit. Festivals they have performed at are; Boomtown, Bestival, Rhythmtree, Nozstock, Mosley Folk and Lunar Festival, Truckfest, Rhythms of The World festival, Lodestar, Henry’s Little Big Gig, Harlequin Festival, Maui Waui, Green Meadows and Glastonbudget among many others.
Highlights of their musical journey came when they supported luminaries Chas and Dave on their 2014 tour, warmed up for Sir Bob Geldolf and The Boomtown Rats in the main arena at the Great British Alternative Music Weekender at Butlin’s Skegness as well as providing warm up for the likes of Pete Docherty, The Wonderstuff and the poetical musical comedy genius KATG. Clearly illustrating their flexibility and appeal to audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds going down a storm and building their following at every gig they play.
Line Up
“New Wave Skiffle - George Formby meets The Clash where Vaudevillian Music Hall & Working Men’s club values come together"
It’s hard to give a description to The Ouse Valley Singles Club’s style & the sound they make. Heavily influenced by the long forgotten tradition of 1950’s Skiffle they combine this sound with the energy of Punk & the swing of Rock and Roll and then blend this with elements of Reggae whilst slipping in a feel of County Bluegrass (without being any of the above). They’ve then taken this original sound & layered it with hilarious Folk-like storytelling & created a truly original & likeable sound that has been described as New Wave Skiffle. Their songs give a hysterical insight into modern life & every day tales of woe as well as some razor sharp observational commentary whilst rocking the crowds at the same time.
Completely independent, The Ouse valley Singles club have 4 albums to their name ‘Aim low and early’ 2011, ‘Knee Trembler’ 2012, ‘Steve’, 2014 & mid 2016 they released their 4th critically acclaimed album 4th album ‘The Pubs Too Big Without You’. Since their formation as a 2 piece in 2009 The OVSC have now expanded into a 5 piece & have gigged steadily playing venues and Festivals from East Anglia across to the South West coast performing to crowds of up to 1000+ building a large following of loyal Fans. They have performed at festivals such as The Isle of Wight’s Bestival and Rhythmtree. Herefordshire’s Nozstock, Birmingham’s Mosley Folk & Lunar Festivals, Strawberry Fair & LodeStar in Cambridge & Hertfordshire’s Rhythms of The World. They supported luminaries Chas and Dave on their 2014 tour and warmed up for Bob Geldolf & The Boomtown Rats at the 2014 Great British Alternative Music Weekender at Butlins Skegness as well as providing warm up for the likes of Pete Docherty & The Wonderstuff and more recently sold out their Headline Album Launch Party at Bedford Esquires & the follow up gig a month later at The Portland Arms in Cambridge. They get a loyal body of fans travelling to their gigs & go down well wherever they play illustrating their appeal to audiences & crowds of all tastes.
As well as the following from the live circuit they have developed a massive fan base on the internet with over 5700 followers on their facebook page and collectively videos of them on youtube have amassed around 250,000 views.
