

Karl Walsh and the Happy Future
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About Karl Walsh and the Happy Future
The eponymous Karl Walsh is a Manchester musician and author with a diverse musical career. Signed to Factory Records by Tony Wilson with the band To Hell With Burgundy, he went on to form The Visitors with Mike Crook and Frederick Apps. Today, two thirds of The Visitors, Karl and Freddie, with the addition of Philip John on bass and Karl Markham on lead make up the four-piece that is Karl Walsh and The Happy Future.
The simplicity of the set up is the first thing apparent here. The music is not about being heavy, incredible volume or neck-twattery, but about songs. And, oh do they have songs.
During the set, those present are treated to a set of perfect pop-folk hymns tinged with a sadness and experience that evoke such greats as Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley but displays a distinctive style all their own.
Song Number 10 uses exotic, flamenco stop-start mechanics with great story telling lyrics that engross the listener, Monster addresses domestic violence where Dance to the Drum evokes the 60’s and the jangly pop stylings of The Monkees: Not Your Stepping Stone.
It’s an uplifting, gimmick free affair and their combined musical experience shines throughout. The future’s bright, the future’s happy!
(From Paul Cook @ Manchester Rocks!)
The simplicity of the set up is the first thing apparent here. The music is not about being heavy, incredible volume or neck-twattery, but about songs. And, oh do they have songs.
During the set, those present are treated to a set of perfect pop-folk hymns tinged with a sadness and experience that evoke such greats as Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley but displays a distinctive style all their own.
Song Number 10 uses exotic, flamenco stop-start mechanics with great story telling lyrics that engross the listener, Monster addresses domestic violence where Dance to the Drum evokes the 60’s and the jangly pop stylings of The Monkees: Not Your Stepping Stone.
It’s an uplifting, gimmick free affair and their combined musical experience shines throughout. The future’s bright, the future’s happy!
(From Paul Cook @ Manchester Rocks!)
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Genres:
Alt-rock, Author, Folk-pop, Songwriter, Art & Love, Indie, Manchester, Prog Folk
Band Members:
Karl Markham, Frederick Apps, Karl P T Walsh, Philip John
Hometown:
Manchester, United Kingdom
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Karl Walsh and the Happy Future to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
concerts and tour dates
Past
OCT
06
2018
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
INDIGO
I Was There
FEB
18
2018
Leyburn, United Kingdom
The Garden Rooms at Tennants
I Was There
OCT
07
2017
Whitchurch, United Kingdom
Blackberry Fair
I Was There
JUN
25
2017
Manchester, United Kingdom
ALL FM RADIO
I Was There
JUN
23
2017
Manchester, United Kingdom
The Castle
I Was There
JUN
17
2017
Burnley, United Kingdom
The Inn On The Wharf
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Karl Walsh and the Happy Future
The eponymous Karl Walsh is a Manchester musician and author with a diverse musical career. Signed to Factory Records by Tony Wilson with the band To Hell With Burgundy, he went on to form The Visitors with Mike Crook and Frederick Apps. Today, two thirds of The Visitors, Karl and Freddie, with the addition of Philip John on bass and Karl Markham on lead make up the four-piece that is Karl Walsh and The Happy Future.
The simplicity of the set up is the first thing apparent here. The music is not about being heavy, incredible volume or neck-twattery, but about songs. And, oh do they have songs.
During the set, those present are treated to a set of perfect pop-folk hymns tinged with a sadness and experience that evoke such greats as Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley but displays a distinctive style all their own.
Song Number 10 uses exotic, flamenco stop-start mechanics with great story telling lyrics that engross the listener, Monster addresses domestic violence where Dance to the Drum evokes the 60’s and the jangly pop stylings of The Monkees: Not Your Stepping Stone.
It’s an uplifting, gimmick free affair and their combined musical experience shines throughout. The future’s bright, the future’s happy!
(From Paul Cook @ Manchester Rocks!)
The simplicity of the set up is the first thing apparent here. The music is not about being heavy, incredible volume or neck-twattery, but about songs. And, oh do they have songs.
During the set, those present are treated to a set of perfect pop-folk hymns tinged with a sadness and experience that evoke such greats as Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley but displays a distinctive style all their own.
Song Number 10 uses exotic, flamenco stop-start mechanics with great story telling lyrics that engross the listener, Monster addresses domestic violence where Dance to the Drum evokes the 60’s and the jangly pop stylings of The Monkees: Not Your Stepping Stone.
It’s an uplifting, gimmick free affair and their combined musical experience shines throughout. The future’s bright, the future’s happy!
(From Paul Cook @ Manchester Rocks!)
Show More
Genres:
Alt-rock, Author, Folk-pop, Songwriter, Art & Love, Indie, Manchester, Prog Folk
Band Members:
Karl Markham, Frederick Apps, Karl P T Walsh, Philip John
Hometown:
Manchester, United Kingdom
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