Martin Stephenson and the Daintees

Martin Stephenson and the Daintees
Origin	Sunderland, England
Years active	1982–1992,[1] 2000–present
Labels	Kitchenware, London, Capitol USA, Ramseur, Voiceprint[1]
Website	http://www.daintees.com/
Members
Martin Stephenson

Martin Stephenson & the Daintees are a British rock/folk/pop band combining elements of "rockabilly, show tunes, rootsy pop, straight-ahead rock and punk".^[2] The band is fronted by songwriter/guitarist Martin Stephenson.

Career

The band were signed to a recording contract with Kitchenware Records and released their first single in 1982. Like other Kitchenware acts the group had their origins in the North East England. The band enjoyed a high critical profile and some minor commercial success. Their best-selling and most acclaimed album is Boat to Bolivia released in 1986. In June 1989, the British music magazine, NME, reported that Stephenson took part in that year's Glastonbury Festival.^[3] They recorded three further albums — Gladsome, Humour & Blue in 1988, Salutation Road, produced by Pete Anderson, in 1990 and The Boy's Heart in 1992 — but sales fell short of expectations and the band were dropped by their label.

After parting company with Kitchenware, Stephenson disbanded the group in 1992, but continued to record both solo and as part of a group. The Daintees reformed in 2000.

Martin Stephenson

Martin George Stephenson was born on 27 July 1961 to Alfred and Francis Stephenson in Durham. In January 1990, he married Angela Cape who appeared on the cover of the album Boat to Bolivia, though they later divorced. Stephenson has two daughters. Stephenson's work has increasingly drawn on folk music and traditional musical roots, and his performances have often taken in low-key live events and venues for recording. He has recorded albums in a Scottish church and a disused lighthouse.^{[citation needed]}

Discography

Stephenson's albums have been released on various UK and U.S. labels, including Kitchenware, London, Capitol USA, Floating World Records, Fresh Ear Records, Ramseur, and most recently, his Barbaraville label with Voiceprint.^[4]

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees albums

• Boat To Bolivia (1986)
• Gladsome, Humour & Blue (1988) # 39 UK Albums Chart^[5]
• Salutation Road
• The Boy's Heart
• There Comes A Time - The Best Of...
• Live In The 21st Century
• Western Eagle

With others or solo albums

• High Bells Ring Thin
• Yogi In My House
• Sweet Misdemeanour
• Beyond The Leap Beyond The Law
• When It's Gone, It's Gone
• Red Man's In Town
• Songs For The Floating World
• The Lilac Tree
• The Church & The Minidisc
• The Disciples Of Merle & Doc
• The Incredible Shrinking Band
• Collective Force
• Down To The Wood
• The Well of Harmony
• The Haint of the Budded Rose
• Airdrie
• Live at Lincoln Cathedral
• Wheel Of Fortune
• Hell's Half Acre
• High 7 Moon 5
• Hamilton Square (with Helen McCookerybook)

In addition there have been a number of unofficial, but sanctioned releases, through Stephenson's fan community. These comprise old b-sides or live recordings.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Martin Stephenson and the Daintees on Myspace
2. ^ Overview of Martin Stephenson & the Daintees from Allmusic
3. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 457. CN 5585. 
4. ^ Discography as Martin Stephenson at Allmusic
5. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 585. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

External links

• Martin Stephenson and the Daintees on Myspace
• Martin Stephenson and the Daintees at Allmusic
• Martin Stephenson at Allmusic
• Martin Stephenson and the Daintees at Voiceprint Records