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"Rocas is not an experimental fusing of old and new! It is a group celebrating the raw energy and intimate appeal of acoustic instruments and demonstrating how this sound is as relevant today as it ever has been."
" The group has steadily evolved from it's traditional roots to encompass a wider range of rhythms and sounds, all the while captivating new audiences with their energetic performances."
Rocas has evolved from the duo of Sarah Mooney and Alexander Percy through various lineups to it's current 6 piece form. The latest lineup augments the ever present strong instrumental sound, with two superb singers and multi-instrumentalists; Phil Wilcox (Vocals/Accordion/Bass/Bouzouki) and Dogan Mehmet (Vocals/Fiddle/Tenor Guitar) 2008 BBC Young Folk Awards Finalist.
The current sound draws heavily on English tradional song from Dorset, where Alex and Phil's roots lie. This is interspersed with dance tunes from around the British Isles, led by fiddles, wooden flutes, accordion and Uillean Pipes and all of it raised up with the superb backing of Ben Schwausch on piano/organ + bouzouki, bass and percussion from award winning Bodhran exponent Tess Livingstone.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem, & some songs, on myspace... Poem 187 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): A SOUTH SHIELDS WALKABOUT - AUTUMN 2001
Out of the museum-and-gallery (Wiser on Cookson and the local way), Down Ocean Road with, to the right of me, Its eateries and, left, neat places to stay; Before, on either side, Marine Parks - The southern-one a most beautiful place, Teeming with moorhens, swans, grebes and mallards In a small lake at a scenic-hill’s base.
Then (holding chips from the parade’s cafe And, thus, a flock of gulls squawking above) Onto the South Pier I made my way: Seeing seaweed over rocks - like a glove - And high-and-dry sands held from transgression By growth of grass and the weaving of wood, Plus, in the dim light of a sleepy sun, Fishing boats returning to Tynemouth’s hood.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hiya ! What ya been upto ? Its been a while ! Hope your well and kicking. Our single "Shutterspeed" is out now ! this is what the source had to say about it
‘... emotional vocal renderings akin to a slightly annoyed Elliot Smith and the kind of anthemic sonic atmosphere that recent Editors alluded to but never quite attained.’
drop by and have a listen to the track on our myspace, if you like what you hear, please show the support and get yourself a copy. keep in touch
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