Man From Delmonte
The Man From Delmonte was an under-appreciated band from Manchester, England, formed in 1987. Band members included Mike West ( vocals and acoustic guitar), Sheila Seal ( bass), Martin Vincent (guitar), and Howard Goody ( drums).
The band members had little in common with most Manchester bands. Howard Goody was a graduate of Winchester School of Art. Martin Vincent had been an art critic and painter. Sheila Seal, a Glaswegian, was a classically trained musician who had run an art galllery. And Mike West, who wrote the songs, was the Australian-born son of a successful author.
The band played many gigs at the Boardwalk club, in Manchester, where they recorded their Big Noise live album in 1989.
Mike West moved to New Orleans to pursue a solo career in the early 1990's. He continues to tour internationally and record albums.
Discography
- Drive, Drive, Drive (1987) Ugly Man Records
- Water In My Eyes (1987) Ugly Man Records
- Will Nobody Save Louise (1988) Ugly Man Records
- Waiting For Ann (1989) Bop Cassettes
- My Love Is Like A Gift You Can't Return (1989) Bop Cassettes
- Big Noise (1989) Bop Cassettes
- Catholic Boys on Mobilettes (1989) Bop Cassettes
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Categories: British musical groups