Nina Simone, Joni, Carole, Dolly, Otis, Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Tom Waits, Cole Porter, Timi Yuro, Janis Martin, Elvis, The Mills Brothers, The Everley Brothers, pagode bands, The Skatalites, The Faces, Ella, Ben Harper, Phil Specter, Kate Bush, Myriam Makeba, Mahalia Jackson, The Eurythmics, Yazoo, Cesaria Evora, Christy Moore, Gershwin, Peter Gabriel, Janis, all sorts of other music from around the world except Peruvian pan pipe groups...and my cat.
Sounds Like
Quotes:
'I do think she would give the likes of Norah Jones a run for their money. I kept thinking Joni Mitchell while I was listening to her - her lyrics, tone and talent.'
'Playfully emotive hooky/rootsy texasbarndance-meets-Squeeze tunes'
'Nora Jones on a dirty weekend'
iTunes review from Bob Fuego May 2006
Found this by accident looking for a Japanese 60s band called The Tigers. What an accident though, excellent fresh, folky and cheery sounds. The Easy Tigers are headed by the dynamic Abigail Hercules from London (England). Great music thats totally ignored by the mainstream as usual-pity the fools.
London singer/songwriter Abi Hercules fuses folk instruments, reggae rhythms, jazz bass, latin percussion, her distinctive soulful voice and lyrics to make you smile or cry, creating her own inimitable sound of The Easy Tigers.
Reviews:
GUITAR & BASS REVIEW - 2008
The Easy Tigers: Breathe The Life Of Strangers
Propelled by the songwriting, voice and mandolin of Abigail Hercules, The Easy Tigers deliver excellent modern acoustic music. Americana, jazz and country have a stronger influence than English folk; bouzouki, dobro and double bass contribute to interesting arrangements, and subtle acoustic guitars are well placed. Hercules’ storytelling and delivery suggests that Joni Mitchell may have been a formative influence, but the songs feel original and personal. Major labels spend a lot of cash promoting lesser acts – so take a listen.
THE LATE GREATS REVIEW - 11.3.08
Her music is as delightful and playful as she is.
Musician (MU magazine) - 30/5/06
Breathe The Life Of Strangers
The Tigers are an acoustic group built around the artistic talents of West London star in the making Abi Hercules, who specialise in soulful, jazz influenced and light-hearted songs. Sporting mandolin and bouzouki, Abi could easily become the next fixture in the mainstream firmament.
iTunes review from Bob Fuego May 2006
Found this by accident looking for a Japanese 60s band called ‘The Tigers’. What an accident though, excellent fresh, folky and cheery sounds. Took me ages to find them on the web but The Easy Tigers are headed by the dynamic Abigail Hercules from London (England). Great music that’s totally ignored by the mainstream as usual-pity the fools.
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Hey,
Just letting you know there's a free download of an electronic christmas carol at the shop at
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Feel free to download and share with your pals, its a gift.
Merry Christmas.
Justin
Hey
Just a wee message to let you know that to celebrate this UK tour coming up in September I've put up on my page 3 live tracks from my show in Seattle in May, all for FREE download. Go on, grab 'em and enjoy.
Looking forward to coming home...
J
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