Dolphin date for Humanitarians
| Herald Express; Torquay (UK), Mar 11, 2010

CHRIS CLARK, the spokesman for the management company Movement in Sound, has been in touch with news of an imminent Torbay engagement for the South Devon outfit The Humanitarians (pictured).

Chris said: "The Humanitarians are back in Torquay this Saturday evening for a gig at The Dolphin in St Marychurch. This will be the band's first appearance in Torquay since December.


"They really want to rock the place out, so they're asking all local live music fans to come along to the event and support them. The band wants to make it a night to remember ahead of the release of their single End of the World on TV which is to be released on April 5 on iTunes and other download platforms. The single is taken from the album Born which will be on sale at Saturday's gig for just Pounds 6 a copy. There's more information online at www.thehumanitarians.net and www.myspace.com/thehumanitarians



Bay debut for New Drummer
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TORQUAY band The Humanitarians are back in the Bay tomorrow night with a host of new material and a new man behind the drum-kit.
The popular rock outfit are at Molloys in St Marychurch for a gig which will feature songs from the album, Born, and will give new drummer Hayden Jones his first major outing with the band.
The album — their CD debut — was recorded earlier this year, with three tracks laid down at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, where the Arctic Monkeys recorded their debut album.
The Editors, The Darkness and Gun have also recorded there over the years.
The tracks were produced by Nigel Stonier, who has also worked with the likes of Fairport Convention, Thea Gilmore and Martha Wainwright.
The project was completed at Mill Studios.
The Humanitarians have been playing, writing and performing together in one form or another for the past seven years.
The hub and songwriting heart of the band has always been John Matthew and Matt Woffindale, and Geoff Dally has been on bass for the last five years.
Drummer Dave Penna left the band earlier this year, and Hayden Jones has taken his place.
The band is managed by Chris Clark and Ste Gould of Movement in Sound.
Chris said: "Over the last few months the band have been working with Hayden and formulating a new set.
"Hayden is a new band member and we wanted to bed him in, and now we feel we are ready to push on and get the album out there.
"The guys have been working extremely hard in rehearsals and playing some low-key gigs as a way of finding their feet again and tightening the set.
"We have managed the band from day one, and we've had so many setbacks along the way, but we keep going because we believe in The Humanitarians and what we all trying to achieve together.
"John Matthew was involved in a very serious car crash a few years ago, and his recovery took a long time. He used music as part of his therapy while he was recovering, and there have been many other setbacks along the way.
"But now we feel the time is right for The Humanitarians and we are all extremely positive about the future.
"Coming back to Torquay to launch the album is what everyone in the band wanted. The band have always been well received in the bay, and they were very keen to return with the album in hand, as a way of thanking the town for its support."
A single from the album will be released soon, and the band are planning a UK tour which will take in a number of festivals appearances.
For more information, log on to the band's website at www.thehumanitarians.net or find them at www.myspace



The Humanitarians at the Thatch
North Devon Journal; Barnstaple (UK), Nov 26, 2009


The Humanitarians The Thatch, Croyde Friday, November 27

THE Humanitarians are in North Devon playing songs from their debut album, Born. Three tracks from the album were recorded at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, the studio where the Arctic Monkeys recorded their debut album.
The tracks were produced by Nigel Stonier, who has also worked with the likes of Fairport Convention, Thea Gilmore and Martha Wainwright.
With the album now in the bag, the four-piece alternative rock band have now turned their attention and energies back to live work.
As the band have never played in North Devon before they are really looking forward to visiting Croyde.
"We hear that The Thatch is a great venue for bands to perform and showcase their talents," said drummer Hayden Jones. "So we would encourage everyone who loves live music to come and see The Humanitarians this coming Friday."
For more information visit the band's website at: www.thehumanitarians.net or find them at: www. myspace.com/ thehumanitarians.

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Humanitarian act at Blu Cargo
Thursday, April 02, 2009, 09:05

 HUMANITARIAN CARGO DATE

TORBAY rock and folk-rock fusion outfit The Humanitarians descends on Blu Cargo in Torquay tomorrow night.

Band spokesman Chris Clark said "The Humanitarians are a four-piece alternative rock and folk band, taking inspiration from numerous genres and influences, including David Bowie, Bob Dylan, The Verve and The Clash. We are concerned with the study of human affairs and the reduction of suffering. However, we're just a rock 'n' roll band at heart, and we are here to entertain, not to preach.

"Led by singer songwriter, guitarist and vocalist John Matthew, The Humanitarians line-up is completed by multi-instrumentalist Matt Woffindale, plus Geoff Daly on bass guitar, and Dave Penna on drums and percussion. Delivering an energetic, captivating performance, The Humanitarians are a must-see live band whose songs take the listener on an emotional journey combining hard-edged rock and roll and soulful acoustic tracks.

"The band's debut album entitled Born is now mastered and the artwork is currently being sourced and sorted. Four tracks from the album can be heard on-line at www.thehumanitarians.net. MySpace and Facebook members can find our fan pages by going to the top of the Links page on our website and clicking on the appropriate hyperlinks. Hopefully any visitors to The Humanitarians website will enjoy our music enough to add themselves as Friends on our MySpace and Facebook pages."




Humanitarians are doing it for charity
Herald Express; Torquay (UK), Jul 25, 2008

Alternative folk rock band The Humanitarians have finally found their sound after years of setbacks.
The five-piece band from South Devon first formed in 2002 and is the musical brainchild of singer/songwriter Izzy Oatman aka John Mathews from Torquay.
The band have experienced several setbacks over the years in managing to deliver their debut album.
The band are managed by Chris Clark and Steve Gould from Torbay- based music business Movementinsound.
Chris explained: "John was involved in a very serious car accident a few years back but fortunately focused on his music as his therapy and defied the odds by continuing to perform several times while recovering.
"Lead guitarist Matt was living in London for some time but thankfully everyone is together now and John is slowly getting stronger once again."
Other band members are Matt Woffindale on lead guitar and backing vocals, Dave Penna on drums, Geoff Dali on bass and Beth Philips on keyboard and backing vocals.
At Christmas The Humanitarians recorded three tracks at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire where the likes of Artic Monkeys have recorded.
Over the last few weeks the band have been working on their debut album at the Newton Abbot-based The Music Mill.
Movementinsound, together with Torquay live music venue the Rock and local promoter Savo, are hosting a charity event on Saturday called The Peace Club to raise funds for UNICEF.
The Humanitarians and another new local band called The Kadellas will be performing.
The event kicks off at 9pm in Torquay town centre above Burton's menswear shop. There is a minimum donation of pounds3 entry fee with all proceeds going to charity.