The
Babel
Fish
The
Babel
Fish
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The Babel Fish started with 4 friends from Newcastle having some fun writing and playing original songs.
Keith Shepherdson (drums), Richie Garbutt (Vocals/Bass), Michael Stokoe (Vocals/Guitar) & Graeme Bell (Vocals/Guitar)
Over the years we added cover tracks to the set, and realising the pro's did a better job at song writing, the set became a full cover set.
We have always looked to play a variety of covers that go down well with a wide range of people/venues.
From responses so far, we’re doing something right.
We have a laugh, make some noise, and we're half decent (having only practiced since 1995 ha ha).
Tragically, founding member Keith 'le fish' Shepherdson passed away on 12 November 2022.
Heartbroken at the loss of our friend, remaining members vowed to continue with the band as he would have wished.
A new line up including Gary Lowes (Drums) and Stephen Lodge (Bass) have continued under the name The Babel Fish. Some new covers added to the set and some old ones polished back up again.
So if you want some good honest live music with your pint, or ten, then come and see 'The Fish’ in action...or book us for your venue!
...please check out the site and listen to our live samples.
...some kind words from reviewers-landlords/lady's-audience:
“we had a great night when they played the new tavern, they would have still been playing now if the manager had his way, they couldn’t bring any of their following but it didn’t matter, the pub was still chocca, we will be seeing them later in the year for a 2nd helping.”
“Yeah was good stuff...Great mix of songs...highlight for me was the two U2 songs. Spot on sound and great vocals. Will definitely try and catch them again. “
“...you were excellent, excellent set, really varied modern and some traditional rock stuff, but most importantly really well played. Will defo try to catch you lads again. my fav of the night ' I don’t like Mondays' not easy to pull off convincingly as you did without piano. Gig more!”
“in brief...
Very entertaining band that had a decent turn out and went down very well with the punters creating an excellent atmosphere that IMO they would bring to any venue, even without their own supporters boosting up the audience.
Some quite superb 3 part vocal harmonies and obviously decent musicians, the set might be a bit safe but it's delivered in such a quality manner that it's bound to gather them a dedicated following.
IMO a very good and solid act that I would recommend to any venue. Will def be back for more.
Any band that plays "Hey Jealousy" gets my vote”
“...very impressed...plenty of well known numbers...”
“Tight playing and three piece vocals were on show... quality of the sound was also nailed and made it very easy listening”.
“they don’t gig too often but if the above is your cuppa then they're well worth checking out. Recomended!”