Band Members:Mickaël Téo: Toys, Bubble Gun, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Glockenspiel, Ukulele, Stylophone...
James Duncan: Toys, Cajon, Drums, Shakers, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Glockenspiel, Melodion and the famous Shoe-Tambo
Maurice the Monkey: Mascot
Guest musicians:Sébastien Piasco: Electric Bass, Percussion
Lorris Piasco: Vibraphone, Keyboards
Simon Robinson: Double Bass, Trumpet, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Anna Phoebe: Violin
Cedric Lepinasse: Violin, Guitar
Influences
Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Scott Matthews, Django Reinhardt, Andrew Bird, Bob Marley, Muse, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Marvin Gaye, Supertramp, Rufus Wainwright, Manu Katché, Brad Mehldau, Richard Bona, Talvin Singh, Pat Metheny, Massive Attack, The Bird and the Bee, Jamiroquai, Sting, Stevie Wonder and many more...
Finalists of Metro's 'best new bands 2008' competition.
"The Fancy Toys have mustered some impressively jaunty, craftily catchy tunes. They will find fans across a wide variety of audiences." (Metro Newspaper - 16/09/08)
THE FANCY TOYS' RECIPE...Take 2 guys, give them some toys, a big appetite, a vast imagination, a quirky sense of observation, a ticket to visit the world - shake them really hard, and that’s it! You get a delicious and delightfully refreshing cocktail...
James Duncan and Mickaël Téo have been writing, playing both live and in the studio, with many artists since they were really pretty young. They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues, all over the world.
With the Fancy Toys, they unleash their creativity, challenge themselves through the use of different and unusual instruments, explore new sounds and caress various emotions and the front row!
Trying to describe their style is impossible: There is literally nothing like it. You might be able to spot a few influences here and there but these will soon whizz off somewhere else in an exciting and unusual way.
The Fancy Toys live performance is a unique and unforgettable experience, so if you haven't seen them yet, have a look at their gig diary or send us an email and we will keep you informed.
Fancy Toys Command... Over and out...
Hi Guys, I really enjoyed your set at The Bedford last night. It was lovely to speak to you both too - thanks for coming over! Hope the video turned out ok. Dawn x
hello there - enjoyed your set at the last Stranger than Paradise at the Miller - I'm going to be doing a Ukelele Christmas Singalong on the 13th December, so see you there!
Hi Fancy Toys, These are great songs!! Love the vocals and instrumentation. Will try and get down to see you. Many thanks for the invite, much appreciated.
Hey Fancy Tos! It's nice that you're coming to Brasil! Where are you going to play in Florianópolis?! I might be there at the same period! Let's keep in touch and thanks for the kindness words! Best wishes,
Hi Guys, I thought you were great at The Distillers (Karma Klub) last night! It was nice to meet you James. Hopefully we'll make it to the launch coming up in November that you were telling us about! x
Hey guys thanks for the add request. I have some slot available at my night shush in cheltenham if you fancy a trip? let me know at mail@vincefreeman.com if your interested. best vince UK Indy Awards best Male Solo Act 2008.
Thanks for accepting me guys. I came to The Bedford last night for Lets Talk Music and was only going to stay after that for the 1st half of music. I liked you so much that I stayed to see you in the 2nd half too. Great gig! x
Wow, your music is like nothing I've ever listened to before but I really like it. Thanks for opening my eyes (or should I say ears?) to a whole new world of music. Have yourselves a great weekend. Take care. Oh and thanks for the friend request.
Hi the Fancy Toys. Thanx for your reequest and for making us discover your quite unique universe i should say... keep up the good work dudes... Peace of Love for yall
Hello The Fancy Toys! Certainly creative and great use of the imagination via music~ It is grand to make your acquaintance, thanks for dropping in. When you get a moment, please check out our new project named The Lighthouse Effect which is a Rock Opera where we are raising funds, and prayers of all faiths to lift awareness of organizations who work on behalf of the youth around the globe http://www. worldtrust. org/programs/lighthouseEffect. html Off to check out a bit more of your site here. Blessings from each of us~ MBB
Sweet sounds and great gums and teeth Fancy Toys! Dead chuffed to be your chums! Make sure you floss now! love and gnashers The ASD's ps Oi! say NO! to Gary Gingivitis!
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