Sawyer (band)

Sawyer were a group originally formed in Fife, Scotland in 1990 by John Mackie (vocals), Andrew Hunter (bass), Alan Findlay (drums) & Iain Hinchliffe (guitar). With this line-up they recorded a double 7" single for Human Condition Records of Edinburgh, operated by Jamie Watson (of Chamber Studios).[1]

Sawyer
OriginKirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
GenresIndie rock
Rock music
Years active1990–2001
LabelsHuman Condition Records
Earwing
Associated actsPart Chimp
Foil
The Schoolhouse
Silent Falls
Supernova
13 Tombs
Rocket's Revenge
Games For May
The Puppet Show
The Polis
The Twist
MembersIain Hinchliffe - Guitar/Backing Vocals
John Mackie - Vocals
Alan Findlay - Drums
Alan Wilson - Bass
Derek Anderson - Guitar
Past membersAndrew Hunter

History

Sawyer were started by Andrew Hunter and John Mackie who then asked Iain Hinchliffe, of Fife band The Schoolhouse, and Alan Findlay, from Silent Falls and Supernova, to get together. After a double 7" EP and a line-up change, replacing Andrew Hunter with Alan Wilson on bass and adding Derek Anderson on guitar, Sawyer recorded an album called On The Seven,[2] also released on Human Condition.

Sawyer went on long-term hiatus in 2000 following guitarist Iain H’s move to London for work. Iain H now plays in Part Chimp, Alan Findlay played drums in Mute records artists Foil, Derek Anderson plays in Scotland's premier Police tribute "The Polis" & "Harlot", and Alan Wilson plays guitar in 13 Tombs.

The band members came together again to perform in June 2013, at Electric Circus in Edinburgh, as part of a tribute night to the former venue Cas Rock.[3]

Discography
  • Ghetty Chasun (Double 7" ep) (1994)[4] - Human Condition Records
  • Air Freshener (Compilation CD) - Earwing Records
  • On The Seven (CD) - (2000) Human Condition Records
  • Handbags At Dawn (Compilation CD) - Human Condition Records

References
  1. "FP100 Fife bands 58. Sawyer". Fife Today. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. "Sawyer - On The Seven". Discogs.com. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  3. "Bands reform to remember Cas Rock". Edinburgh Evening News. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  4. "Blogger". Accounts.google.com. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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