“Evokes the wide-open spaces of the American Midwest.
Sounds like the Gourds at their bone-rattling best”
-UNCUT MAGAZINE
Sounds like the Gourds at their bone-rattling best”
-UNCUT MAGAZINE
PRESS
“With folk-rockers like Mumford And Sons in fashion, hopefully there's a place for these Exeter lads. They do anthemic rabble- rousing tunes with more fire than anyone in Britain. A feast of moving songs that deserves to blaze a trail to next summer's festivals.”
NEWS OF THE WORLD
“Nestled somewhere inbetween indie, pop and folk, Count To Fire have a completely unique sound meaning the boys stand out for all the right reasons.”
MAVERICK MAGAZINE
“What sets Count To Fire apart is the sheer quality of the song writing….hugely recommended.”
WHISPERIN & HOLLERIN
9/10
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GIGS
Saturday 12th November
South West Music Awards
St Georges Hall
Exeter
UK
Friday 13th Jan,
Friday 17th Feb,
Friday 23rd March,
Friday 20th April
Old Firehouse
Exeter
UK
Thursday 24th November
Friday 25h November
The Bike Shed Theatre
Exeter
UK
Friday 9th December
North Bridge Inn
Exeter
UK
BIOGRAPHY
Count To Fire were inspired by a love of great American Alt-Country bands such as Wilco and My Morning Jacket, and a frustration that their records and gigs never came to town.
Will Odgers (vocals and guitar) and Joe Baxter (bass and backing vocals) formed Count To Fire in Spring 2006. Working together in Exeter’s Martian records and sharing their own self-penned songs they realised that together they had what it takes to make their own musical magic.
Creating an evocative and original sound that has been described as ‘English Country’, Count To Fire quickly gained a large local following and earned support slots playing with North American counterparts such as Great Lake Swimmers and Richmond Fontaine. Joined by Joe Mansfield (violin) and Jake Chivers (drums), their debut album ‘Songs That Remind Me Of You’ was released in 2008 to critical acclaim.
Having played a wide variety of festivals and shows around the UK and secured extensive radio play throughout Europe, Count To Fire recruited new drummer, Dan Stewart, and completed their eventful summer of 2009 by being invited to travel to Canada to record their follow-up album titled “In Another Life”.
Having caught the eye of acclaimed Canadian producer/guitarist Colin Cripps (Kathleen Edwards, Bryan Adams) the band worked closely with him to complete a new set of songs at the unique Catherine North Studios, a converted church complete with spectacular stained glass, used by the likes of Feist, City and Colour and Josh Ritter.
With limited time available the band worked and lived in the studio for eight days straight to create an album which is both organic and irresistible. Experimenting with vintage 1960’s equipment Count To Fire have enhanced the soundscape of their new songs. The result being a mature and natural album which draws influences from artists such as Neil Young, Nick Cave, and Cat Power.
"In Another Life" was released in 2010. With rave reviews pouring in, Count To Fire have proved themselves a firm favourite for those who appreciate finely crafted songs, delicately wondrous sounds and impassioned delivery.