Our current album - Back in the Game is available for download / streaming globally via Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Youtube Music and many more.
A limited run of 300 CD copies in a Digipak Gatefold sleeve, and with two bonus tracks, have been pressed in the UK and these are available from our eBay shop.
Our Single releases - Bevin Boys, Blacksheep & Bed of Nails are available for download / streaming only.
The DENIGH self titled ONR Release is a (500CD) limited edition compilation of back catalogue recordings in Jewel Case, with a booklet of band info and pictures. It is available worldwide from specialist record shops and also from our eBay shop.
We look back with pride on our past achievements and now look to the future as our music is evolving.
The response has been fantastic, not only in the UK but globally too and its great to know that along with our original followers, DENIGH music is attracting a new audience.
DENIGH's Record Label - Since 2006
We are very proud to have our own record label, enabling complete control of our music, production and distribution.
DHR was pleased to give George at ONR records access to archive recordings, thereby enabling their release in 2023 of the DENIGH self titled CD.
DHR also gave licence to Chris Larson, exhibit designer and curator at the White Deer Land museum in Texas, to use our song 'Red River War' with the 150th anniversary display of the battles.
A real honour for us, thanks Chris.
Jons headless basses were hand built by a local luthier around 1990. They are fitted with Seymour Duncan active pickups.
He also uses a Steinberger 5 string bass with Aguilar active pickups & circuitry.
And for his vocals, Aston Origin & Shure microphones into a Yamaha 16 channel Digital Audio Workstation for recording.
Ian uses Telecaster, Stratocaster and Les Paul guitars plus classical and 'electro' acoustics.
Ians Keyboards / sequencers are Yamaha & Korg.
He uses Audio Technica microphones, recording onto two linked Yamaha 16 channel Digital Audio Workstations.
Something Carl is always asking!
But we are being good, we're working on the next DENIGH album, though there is a lot of work to do so we can't say when the release date will be.
(Its mostly Ian doing all the work, Jon's just messing about again!)
Anyway, most of the songs are new with at least a couple of old favourites to enjoy.
And yes, 'Meanstreak' will be there - but you knew that already coz its playing during our New Year Message.
FOXY dates from the particularly cold and snowy winter of 1978 / 79.
DENIGH had been gigging since August and was still the original line up of Ian & Jon, Johnny on drums and Steve Maddock on lead guitar.
I remember the snow laying on the roads made driving difficult but we were managing to rehearse at West Hougham village hall, more or less as normal, and at one of those rehearsals Ian demonstrated a riff & chord sequence from which we might develop a new song. There were no lyrics and no arrangement, but there was an interesting feel to it. With the evening done and following a glass of 'soda water' at The Cricketers Pub, we each journeyed home.
I was driving DENIGH's first van – a Bedford Minibus – and on that journey home, a fox running at full tilt, crossed the road, several yards in front. Everywhere was white with snow so the fox was picked out in full contrast against it and I remember thinking how tough this creature's existence must be in the winter.
But then I also considered that at least 'Mother Nature' increases the night hours so he has more time to hunt. Then an idea formed and with only half a mile to go I wrote down my thoughts as soon as I got home. Directly from this 'encounter' came the inspiration for the FOXY theme:
Mother Nature knows the fox's brutal lifestyle so has cursed it to run
His hunger is greater in the winter because food is harder to find
So Nature takes pity on the fox making the nights longer, giving him more time to hunt
When I met with Ian next, FOXY was born, soon becoming a firm favourite with us and our fans. Jon
In January 2021, via video call, Ian said he had an idea for a new song about the Bevin Boys - who are they?
Well, some of the young men called to service during WW2 were randomly selected to work in the coal mines to boost production. This was an initiative of Labour Minister Ernest Bevin and these 18 year olds became known as Bevin Boy's.
What Ian didn't know was that my dad was a Bevin Boy at Easington Pit, County Durham and, to a teenager from SE London, this posting wasn't what he expected.
In writing this we have imagined what it must have been like for these guys. The frustration and the fears, the hopes and the reality.
The history of the Bevin Boys is close to our hearts, not least because Jon’s dad was one of those conscripted.
So, we were honoured to have our song and video linked on a website dedicated to the Bevin Boys http://www.theforgottenconscript.co.uk/
The site contains a wealth of historical information, photos, and memorials. We highly recommend it. Thank you to writer and producer, Jaye Swift for linking us on her website.
I have been a music lover all of my life. I like many different styles and genres, but it is rock music that seems to draw me to it the most, whether it's Little Richard or Buddy Holly, Marc Bolan or David Bowie, Saxon or Simple Minds, or more recent bands like Those Damn Crows or Tribe Friday. For that reason and because I have known Jon for quite a long time, I was delighted to join Denigh as their social media manager initially, then later as the band's manager generally.
I can't play an instrument except, perhaps, to amuse myself playing the mouth organ or keeping time on a drum, but I do know great music when I hear it - DENIGH has got that by the bucket load, which is why I feel privileged to be part of it now.
The best thing of being in DENIGH is seeing and hearing the creative process develop into a fully fledged song that can be played and streamed around the world. The second best thing... well, no it's on an equal footing really, it is the friendship and fun we have as a group.
What do I bring to the band? As I said before, I do the social media. I produce the videos that have accompanied music releases, as well as promotional videos, which I think helps to get DENIGH noticed. The music world is vast and competitive, so no matter how good your songs might be, every little help is needed to gain exposure and to reach new listeners, especially for an independent band.
I deal with enquiries from fans and the media. Naturally, I discuss band related issues with Jon and Ian. In a way I suppose I'm also a sounding board when new songs are being crafted, so I can offer my thoughts and give feedback too. They even asked me do some spoken, vocal parts on a couple of songs for the
Back In The Game album, and it fills me with pride to have played a part in that, albeit only small.
In truth, I like performing. I used to be a regular on stage in local amateur dramatic groups and I have sung in musical plays and revues, but that's a different type of performance to the world of rock and roll. For now, I am more than happy to be creative in social media posts and by making videos, but if I get the chance to add some backing vocals here and there, then I am up for that too.
If you have read this far, then I am fairly certain you are a fan of DENIGH music, so I would like to ask for your help in sharing the love, to spread the word and tell others about DENIGH. You can help by subscribing to our social media sites, to our profile page on whichever music streaming platform you use, and by adding our songs to your playlists. Not only that, click on those 'Like' buttons, click on 'Share' and help DENIGH to find new ears.
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