Fabric Bear





















Take a veteran Scottish punk, his drummer son, 2 close mates then several lifetimes and bands worth of in-jokes and beer. Congratulations, you've just created the Vultures. Now step aside they've a gig to play.





Originally a 3 piece, guitarist Kieran was added early 2016 to fill out band's punk sound. They have since gigged around Scotland (supporting tribute band Motorheadache on several occasions - twice at Glasgow's O2 ABC), released the "Afraid of the Dark" e.p in 2016 and recorded throughout 2017.













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"Flying the funky flag for Edinburgh" - The Edinburgh Evening News

Coming together through the Edinburgh Jazz Orchestra, funk/soul band the Foo Birds have been keeping Edinburgh dancing since 2011. Earning a strong following through a myriad of gigs in and around the city, the 8-piece released their self-title album in 2013 before going on to tour around Europe and appearing several times on BBC Radio Scotland.

Citing such influences in their bio as Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Snarky Puppy, Stevie Wonder and Jamiroquai - a smorgasbord of jazz, funk and soul heavyweights - The Foo Birds combine tasteful technical wizardry with a groove-laden pop sensibility that makes them a must-hear in my book.



"I really enjoyed your gig" - Phil Jupitus









This Edition's Playlist





Every edition of Edinburgh Unsigned will have a Spotify playlist that will be posted here, at the end, as it probably should be.





I begin volume 2 with an apology.Life regretfully took precedence over this blog and days turned into weeks, turned into months.It sucked. I suck for letting it suck. I am sorry.Right, let's crack on.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-piece rock act Fabric Bear have been described as "Queen's of the Stone Age with a psychedelic twang." Tagging themselves as Fuzz Rock, the trio are heralded by guitarist and singer Ryan Hunter and music is clearly in the young man's blood.With only a couple of professionally recorded tracks to be found online, Fabric Bear have managed to create a loyal following in just a year, and several well-received gigs at venues like King Tut's and Sneaky Pete's have only helped.Fabric Bear return to Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh's Cowgate on Thursday Night, November 16.--------------------------------------