About Us
The Silver Reserve
‘The Silver Reserve’ is the name of the band. The band is a vehicle for the songs of Matthew Sturgess which are written on classical guitar before being taken to the other members to be transformed and take new shapes. Zebedee Budworth has always been there, since the songs were released as Rusty Bear and he generally plays keys now although he can play anything really. Xander Edwards provided extra instrumentation and has produced / mixed all of the songs. Ben Wall popped in to lend a mic a few years ago and has been around ever since adding electric guitar and sonics. Andy Wilder blessed us with his drumming on the recordings but is ably replaced by Sam Foster in the live outfit which also features the playing of Jack Chandler on bass.
‘The Silver Reserve’ have made one album and adhere to a DIY ethic writing, producing and releasing their music entirely independently, including design (with a little help from our friends on photography and this website). They are working on new recordings and since last year they have been presenting their songs live including playing support slots for Charlie Barnes, Jim Moir and Karl Blau.
Our Music
Debut Album by The Silver Reserve
The Silver Reserve’s eponymous debut album is a labour of love. A DIY effort recorded during a series of short, intensive recording sessions spread over a three-year period. The album captures both considered songwriting craft and the spontaneous, creative energy of musicians working instinctively in a recording setting. The band eschewed conventional studios to record in barns, outbuildings, bedrooms and garden sheds to create The Silver Reserve’s thirteen tracks, which cover eclectic musical ground: extended prog-folk suites, fuzzed-up garage-rockers, boy-girl duets, metronomic kraut-psych, sparse piano ballads and propulsive indie-rock sit amongst harmony-filled, folk-influenced moments. Despite this diversity, the album has tenderness at its core, the singer-songwriter providing the seed of each track from which each arrangement has grown. Hushed, folk-tinged vocals, tie the album together delivering intimacy even when the music is at its most expansive.
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We sold out the room Guiseley Theatre ! So grateful to all who turned out tonight - your support is so very much appreciated. Our false 'ending' of the set backfired somewhat as we returned from backstage to a half-empty room for our final song, so I missed the chance to thank some people in person! Doh! Loved playing with Harry Orme and for our first time playing out as a duo I was pretty pleased with how that went. We are keen to play more shows together soon so get in touch if you'd like us to play for you! This was a big show for me as it's rare to be asked to play such a long set so I'm so thankful to all who helped fill the space. 🙌
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I’m sure the audience loved your performance. Well Done Matthew.🎼🎤🎸
Well done Mathew, sounds great. I'm sorry I couldn't make it. Really pleased for you.🎸
So gutted I couldn’t make it. You’re fabulous! Really pleased it was amazing xxx
So pleased it went well Matthew. Well deserved mate. 💚✨
All set for tonight at @guiseleytheatre . Just need an audience to bring the atmosphere! Also....must get back to @whiskeyjarnq soon!
#guiseley #theatre #silverreserve #solo #livemusic #specialvevue #special #guest #harryorme
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Sounds brilliant. So sorry to miss it. In London visiting our son or would have been there.
