There are two artists called Huffy: 1) Trio from Burlington, VT (Jeff Brown, bass, Pep Wells, drums, Tim Lauben, guitar/vocals), which published an EP (Anything Goes) and a 10-song CD, “No High Five” on MeToo Records before disbanding. 2) Solo artist from England. Huffy is Ian Hough - Singer/songwriter/bass player/guitarist Lives in Leamington Spa England originally from Birmingham After 25 years of playing bass in various indie style bands Huffy has switched to guitar and vocals to perform his own songs - in true punk fashion the guitar ability is limited and the vocal ability is limited and there is no desire to make money or become a “star” but the song writing talent shines through despite those obstacles - Huffy says “its time to do it whatever anyone else thinks “. Influences are many and varied - Joy Division, Buzzcocks, Smiths , Stranglers, Clash, Daniel Johnston, Malcolm Middleton, Housemartins, Patti Smith, Teenage Fanclub, Christy Moore, Shane Macgowan, The Stooges, The Minutemen and loads more……….. Is Huffy having a middle-aged crisis ? Maybe but who cares - the Punk generation still has a voice. THERE IS AN ALBUM ON THE WAY"SONGS TO DANCE AND FIGHT TO" - 10 SONGS 18 MINUTES - OR 30 SONGS IN 40 MINUTES - WHO KNOWS ? Live shows last about 20 minutes and typically cram in 12 or more tunes. He's on and off before you can get bored - yes a determined reaction to the worrying number of earnest angst ridden singer songwriters out there - Huffy says "think about it - all the ones that make it seem to be free of heartache and angst when the money rolls in - were they ever being honest with you?" Keep it simple - anyone can do it. http://www.myspace.com/huffymusic
