The Gulley Flats Boys

The Gulley Flats Boys

Track Listings

1. Living In New York City

2. Just A Man

3. Good Life

4. Chocolate Heart

5. Heartache Reborn

6. The Gulley Flats Boys

7. Someone Like Me

8. The Middle Of Life

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
In A Nutshell . . . . . . . . Francis Dunnery was born on Christmas day in the north of England. Still to this day the only kid to play Jesus 2 consecutive years in the Catholic school pantomimes, Francis got a taste of Rock n Roll early in life!

He was front man for the UK rock band IT BITES who had moderate chart success in the 80's with the top 10 hit single, Calling all the heroes.

After recording 3 albums with IT BITES the band split and Francis moved to Los Angeles.

His first solo album, Welcome to the Wild Country received critical acclaim but was completely ignored by Virgin records.

In 1992 He stopped drinking alcohol and signed to Atlantic Records in New York City. He recorded his second solo CD called 'Fearless' and had a USA hit with the track 'American Life in the Summertime'.

In 1995 He recorded 'One night in Sauchiehall Street' which was a live recording of the highly controversial acoustic show that he was performing with friend and comedian Ashley Reekes. Talking very openly about subjects such as alcoholism, death or very deep personal feelings didn't go down too well; neither did the x rated poetry that his friend Ashley was performing. Both Francis and Ashley thought the show was incredibly unique and hysterically funny, both thoroughly enjoying the rebellion from the pompous pretence of the rock world!

In 1995 he was asked to join Robert Plant's band and recorded the 'Fate of Nations' album contributing on tracks such as 'Calling to you' and the worldwide hit single '29 palms'. A world tour with Robert Plant followed.

In 1996 he recorded the extremely popular 'Tall Blonde Helicopter? and the track 'Too Much Saturn' was a hit across the USA and Australia. In the same year he had a USA top 20-billboard dance hit with a track called 'Spiritual'.

In 1998 he changed record companies and signed to an independent label in NYC. He recorded 'Lets Go Do What Happens' and then proceeded to remove himself from the music industry so that he could train horses and further his studies in Philosophy, Psychology and Astrology.

In a brief return, he played guitar on Lauren Hills classic 'The Mis-education of Lauren Hill' and also on Carlos Santana's 'Supernatural', both albums topping the world charts for many weeks.

He returned to the serenity of horse training in Vermont and continued his already 10 year long study as a Psychological Astrologer and began performing Psychological Seminars and Astrological readings, which have become extremely popular in the UK and USA.

On a quick visit to the UK he recorded the guitar and wrote songs for ex Stone Roses front man Ian Brown's 'Music of the spheres' which had the award-winning chart hit 'F.E.A.R.' After a brief stint performing live with Ian Brown, Francis returned once again to the mountains of Vermont.

After receiving a sudden creative burst in the form of his newly born daughter 'AVA' he stopped smoking and he managed to record what he considers to be his best work to date. Released in 2001 on the Aquarian Nation label, 'MAN' is what many consider as Francis Dunnery at his peak.

After many successful and heartfelt solo acoustic and band tours he released the 'HOMETOWN' CD, which is a live acoustic recording from Whitehaven Cumbria and dedicated it to his mother Kathleen.

In 2001 He also created the artist friendly record company 'Aquarian Nation' and also started the 'Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children's Fund' which is a children's charity in honour of his Mother and Father.

In 2002 he produced Chris Diffords first solo album 'I Didn't get where I am' as well as John and Wayne's 'Nearly Killed Keith'.

Product Description
A Double Disc dose of Francis' solo material

Tracks:

Living In New York City
Just A Man
Good Life
Chocolate Heart
Heartache Reborn
The Gulley Flats Boys
Someone Like Me
The Middle Of Life

Product Description

A Double Disc dose of Francis' solo material

Customer Reviews:

Dunnery never disappoints ..........2005-12-07

Francis is a master guitarist, no question, but with GFB we come to know the seasoned musician/poet. The sound is so achingly clear, the lyrics so intensely personal, it's not only an honor to be invited into his world ... it's a JOY!!

Please note: not for the faint of heart.

Good stuff.......2005-10-07

I started listening to Francis Dunnery 4 years ago when I was a music columnist for the Portland Phoenix. Of all the CDs I used to get, his work really stuck out. This summer I heard a new track on Acoustic Cafe and recognized him right away. I bought the CD as soon as I got home. It does not dissapoint. I even went back and listened to his former CDs and really prefer this one. He turns the amperage down, adds some beautiful jazz piano and arrangements underneith his always soulful, keeping-it-real lyrics for some really nice songs. I played it for my girlfriend and now the CD is in her car and she's also loving it. You'll be glad you discovered this CD and won't regret having bought it.

Hurts So Good.......2005-09-27

The Gulley Flats Boys may be the intimate diary of the masterful Francis Dunnery, but you'd swear it was about you. His ability to connect with people on a universal level is phenomenal. This CD is right up there with my top favorites of all time; sitting aside artists like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. Francis Dunnery's "The Gulley Flats Boys," is like a Christmas present you get after you thought you'd opened them all.

Please enter a title for your review.......2005-09-26

I first heard Francis Dunnery when I was like ten years old and American Life In The Summertime was on the radio. I heard nothing else from him until a couple years ago when I finally picked up a cheap used copy of Fearless. I was kinda into it, but I didn't love it. I found a cheap used copy of Let's Go Do What Happens soon thereafter, and liked it less. Some glimmers of talent came through, but mostly it didn't gel. So in light of that I didn't expect much from this new album, but it has completely floored me. This album is an amazing masterpiece. Everything David Gray wishes he could be. Everything Pat Metheny wishes he could be. Everything Dave Matthews wishes he could be. So much atmosphere, so much harmony, so much depth. If you like music you will love this album.

Another Gem from Dunnery.......2005-07-25

Not being with a major label really agrees with FD. The first indication of this was the wonderful "Man" CD and now we have "The Gulley Flats Boys", 2 CDs packed with one fine song after another. Accompanied by David Sancious on keys and Dorie Jackson on backing vocals, Francis reflects on the journey to middle-age. There are some truly beautiful pieces here, "My Father's Eyes" being the centerpiece. "Soldier", the song which kicks off the first disc, is instantly likable and will, along with many others, stay in your head. One thing you can say about Francis Dunnery is that he's consistant, consistantly excellent.

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