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Edwina Hayes
Acoustic / Folk / Americana

I'd rather look a fool than never have tried x



Driffield, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/17/2005
Band Websitewww.edwinahayes.com
Band MembersI am usually a solo performer, myself and my Tanglewood guitar that I love.

I am sometimes lucky enough to be joined onstage in the UK by my good friend, the very talented guitarist Malcolm Darwen and in Nashville by another very talented guitarist and friend, Jake McKeague.

Mal and I have written a couple of songs together and played loads of fantastic shows over the years and you can hear Jake's gorgeous guitar playing on a lot of my acoustic recordings.

Influences'A person knows when it just seems to feel right to them, something they want to do. Feeling has still got a lot to do with it.' (Johnny Cash)

My influences are many and I would say that most of the music that I have is made up of demos and live CDs by friends and artists that I've picked up over the years. The rest is made up of records by artists such as Bob Dylan, Van the Man, Nanci Griffith, Ray Charles, Etta James, Shawn Colvin, Patti Griffin, James Taylor, John Martyn, Martin Simpson, Joni Mitchell, Kate Rusby, Cat Stevens, Richard Thompson, John Denver, Neil Young, Carole King, Janis Ian and Simon & Garfunkel to name but a few!

At the moment I listen to music mostly in my car as Im on the road a lot, and to give you an example of what I like, I have several mixture tapes that I couldn't get through the week without which include songs by: Carissa Lee Broadwater, Mindy Smith, Gillian Welch, Ron Davies, Jon Byrd, Susan Enan, Alison Krauss, Ivor Game, Kate York, Rowland Stebbins, Bob Dylan, Ruth Moody, Gram Parsons, Richard Thompson, Astrid Brook, Pat Alger, Alastair Artingstall, Kacey Jones, Patti Griffin and Van Morrison.

Im listening to a lot of Gram Parsons recordings lately, including the 'Return of the Grievous Angel' tribute album which is awesome. I can't get enough of the Whiskeytown version of 'A Song For You' (which has just come on as I type ooo!). He's in my car, my house, my head, amazing, amazing, amazing. Im really enjoying Lyle Lovett too and think I may actually be in love with his voice! His singing on the Live in Texas version of 'Nobody Knows Me Like My Baby' makes me go all funny inside and I love the way he sings the line 'Oh my god what's your name my name's Lyle' in 'Give Back My Heart'. After hearing his music Im not surprised Julia Roberts married him, Im just amazed that she let him go!

One record that I play loads and never get tired of is '1000 Kisses' by Patty Griffin and a couple of songs that Im really enjoying lately are 'Holiday Inn' by the lovely 70's Elton, Joan Armatrading's 'The Weakness In Me', Richard & Teddy Thompson's version of 'Persuasion', 'Simple Kind of Man' by Lynnard Skynnard, 'All In The Game' by Van (oh so gorgeous!) and some of Bob Dylan's early recordings. Also talking about Bob I just found an old mixture tape that's currently my car fave! It's got 'Do Right to Me Baby', 'Desolation Row', 'Corrina Corrina' and Bob doing 'Froggy Went a Courting' on it among others and its driving Bob heaven!

Recently I dug out a CD that was given to me almost 6 years ago by Luke Templeton from New Mexico. I had stopped in at a coffeehouse called Irysh Macs in Albuquerque on my way to the Grand Canyon, and ended up playing there for a few hours before the artist arrived to play at 9pm. This turned out to be Luke and I have never forgotten how amazing he was to listen to. Right after his set I had to get back on the I 40 and carry on driving West through the night but luckily he gave me a CD before I left and I've really been enjoying re-discovering this lovely singer/songwriter, in particular his songs 'First Sight' and 'The Girl Across The Way'

I've always loved a good film and some of my favourites are:
Ishtar, Tootsie, Spinal Tap, The Wedding Singer, The Shawshank Redemption, 10 Things I Hate About You, Almost Famous, The Thing Called Love, Amadeus, Waiting For Guffman, The Color Purple, Nine to Five, Stepping Out, Pat & Margaret, The Three Amigos, The Princess Bride, Peter's Friends, The Pianist, Convoy, Groundhog Day, Don't Look Back, Sense & Sensibility, Dirty Dancing, Educating Rita, The Bridges of Madison County, Footloose, Reality Bites, Dazed & Confused, The Godfather, Highlander, Four Weddings & A Funeral, Pretty In Pink, The Breakfast Club, Some Kind of Wonderful, All The Presidents Men, Cayote Ugly, The Doors, Private Benjamen, How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Ferris Beuller's Day Off, Songwriter, Calamity Jane, The Last Waltz, A Star Is Born (with Kris Krisofferson) and also I really enjoyed Walk The Line and Ray.

When I was little my favourite programs were ones like The Two Ronnies, Basil Brush, Mork and Mindy, The Dukes of Hazard, Fame, The Fall Guy and Top of the Pops and the first record I ever got was the BBC theme tune to Monkey which was my favourite programme for ages!
I used to love Jim'll Fix It too (I wrote to him once to ask if he would fix it for me to meet Shakin Stevens) and on Wednesdays I was allowed to stay up past my bedtime to watch Dallas.
In those days my Mum used to play records by Cat Stevens, Ray Charles, Kris Kristofferson, Gerry Rafferty, Simon & Garfunkel, Jean Michel Jarre, Rita Coolidge, Dolly Parton, ELO, Demis Rousoss (!) and that one by Barbara Streisand and Barry Gibb.

My favourite programme ever is Dallas and other programmes that I love are Seinfeld, Frasier, House MD, Knots Landing, anything with Victoria Wood in it, Pheonix Nights, Sex & The City, Time Team, The Apprentice, Lark Rise To Candleford, Shameless, Friends and Green Wing. I love stand up and among my faves are Bill Hicks, Victoria Wood, Eddie Izzard, Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and Peter Kay.

Other influences of mine are Nashville, my lovely friends, my family and all the little moments and things that make life feel good!

Sounds LikeWell I don't know really!
Record LabelTwirly Music
Type of LabelIndie


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Pour Me Drink Track Listing:

1. Run
2. Leave A Light On For You
3. Waltzing's For Dreamers
4. Season Of Love
5. Call Me
6. Pretty Lady
7. Pour Me A Drink
8. Froggie Went A Courting
9. I Won't Say Your Name
10. Feels Like Home
11. Irish Waltz


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Thankyou for looking in at my page! Three of my lovely songwriter friends Astrid, Carissa and Laura, along with Joe Taylor from Nuxx persuaded me to get a My Space page just before Christmas 2005 and it's been a wonderful way to meet lots of lovely like-minded people, friends and musicians.

I have a website at: www.edwinahayes.com where you can hear my music, see gig info and generally find out more about me and please feel free to email me at edwina@edwinahayes.com.

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A little bit about me according to my biog...

‘Edwina Hayes is a singer/songwriter who has been a regular performer on the UK acoustic scene since 1999.

Edwina was born in Dublin in June 1973 and grew up in Preston, Lancashire before moving to the East coast of Yorkshire as a teenager, where she has been based ever since. Dividing her time between the UK and America, Edwina's second home is Nashville where she is much loved as a songwriter and artist.

In March 2003 Edwina signed as a writer with Warner Chappell. Her influences include Mindy Smith, Ray Charles, Carole King, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith, Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin and Bob Dylan.

In 2005 Warner Brothers released Edwina's debut album 'Out On My Own' produced by Clive Gregson and John Wood, and her song 'I Want Your Love' from the album was included on the No.1 bestselling CD 'Acoustic Love'. Both Michael Parkinson and Bob Harris have been tremendous supporters of Edwina on BBC Radio 2.

Click Here to listen to samples from Edwinas album Out On My Own.

Click Here for track listing and info about Acoustic Love.

In recent years Edwina has opened several shows for Van Morrison, twenty-six shows for Jools Holland, toured the UK four years in a row with Nanci Griffith and performed twice for Michael Parkinson at his Maidenhead pub The Royal Oak.

She has also toured the UK with and supported shows for Gretchen Peters, Ricky Ross, Loudon Wainwright III, Roy Harper, Tommy Emmanuel, Julie Fowlis, Sandi Thom, John Tams, Daniel Beddingfield, Chris While, Julie Matthews, Sam Baker, Tom Baxter, Boo Hewerdine, KT Tunstall, Clive Gregson, Chris Difford, Ruby Turner and Lulu.

Edwina appears as a guest vocalist on recent albums by Alastair Artingstall, Christopher Holland, Kate Bramley, Jimi Alexander, Shane Lynch, Joan Coffey and Dan Webster.

In 2008 Edwina released her second album 'Pour Me A Drink' on her own label Twirly Music. Much more acoustic and reflective of Edwina's onstage style, it continues to attract an increasing number of sales and excellent reviews.

Nanci Griffith's June 2009 album 'The Loving Kind' features Nanci's recording of Edwina's song Pour Me A Drink and Edwina's version of Randy Newman's Feels Like Home features in the New Line Cinema major motion picture My Sister's Keeper (June 2009) starring Cameron Diaz and Alec Baldwin.

Also in 2009 Edwina will support Roger McGuinn on his UK Summer Tour and her 3rd album Good Things Happen Over Coffee will be released later in the year.'




Quotes:

Michael Parkinson - 'A very talented young lady'

Nanci Griffith - 'A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song, with a voice as sweet as the angels'

Perez Hilton - 'Like a soft blanket'

Making Music - 'A performer in true acoustic style'

The Guardian - 'Haunting honeyed solo songwriter'

Get Rhythm - 'Sweet, honeylike, relaxing songs'

Time Out - 'Haunting vocals;

Virgin Radio - 'A true pleasure watching and listening to this talent at work'

Radio Caroline - 'Not heard a singer, singing live with such natural talent in many a long year'


Radio Caroline - 'Not heard a singer, singing live with such natural talent in many a long year'

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Thankyou for reading! Please feel free to get in touch and let me know a little bit about you! xx

Ooo... just before I go.....

Click Here to see one of my favourite things in the whole world...

And Here to see another!

There's just time to mention my favourite DJ in the whole wide world (ever!) the totally amazing, funny and hilariously fantabulous Mr Mark Fox! I was lucky enough to appear as a guest on Mark's Virgin Radio show back in 2001 which was the first radio show that I ever appeared on. Along with Mr P and a whole host of regulars, Mark and the team made me so welcome and it was brilliant fun! Mark's radio shows are the funniest thing on the air and if he isn't given a primetime show soon we will all have to picket and wave placards to get this great man on our national radiowaves! ...and some news just in ... Marks first and totally brilliant "Papcast" is now avaliable to download from his website and is absolutely Up-Your-Flaps-tastic and not to be missed!

Finally, here are the websites of a couple of my fave comedians! The first is the talented and very lovely Martin Davis. Martin is a regular on the London comedy circuit and I have celebrated 2 of my Birthdays with him and the gang at the Comedy Cafe! He's fantastic and deserves to be hugely famous and on telly!
The second is the also talented and also very lovely Russell Brand. He's witty, intelligent and totally gorgeous with it (swoon!) Catch his stand-up show while you still can as this boy's going to the top!

Toodle-ooo! xx

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Robert Michael Madsen

Robert Michael Madsen



Dec 23 2009 4:01 AM

Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!!

Robert
Stevey (Get well soon Dad.)

Stevey (Get well soon Dad.)



Dec 23 2009 4:00 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS EDY!! Hope you have a good one whatever you get up to.

Lots of love

Stevey XXXXX
Heavy Manic Souls

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Dec 23 2009 4:00 AM

Thank you so much for the friendship !!!
Schlicht

Schlicht



Dec 20 2009 4:44 AM

Hi Edwina I always enjoy listening to your heartfelt music.I hope you have a great Holidays.I have a Christmas song "White Christmas" I invite you,thank you I hope you have a great year and wish you the best.
Shaun Porter

Shaun Porter



Dec 20 2009 4:44 AM

Nice to meet you on myspace Edwina.
Sara

Sara



Dec 14 2009 7:00 PM

Just stopping by to wish you a very happy and merry Christmas with lots of joy and fun (plus some relaxation). I hope you are well and having a lovely weekend.
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Anna

Anna BezB



Dec 14 2009 7:00 PM

Thanks for the Add!
Big hugs from Ukraine!!!!
Alexa Lusader

Alexa Lusader



Dec 12 2009 10:35 AM

hi edwina :)
thanks for the add! i love your music!
have any advice for me?

XO Alexa
Paige:)

Paige Davis



Dec 12 2009 10:35 AM

you're an amazin artist :)
ERIC

ERIC



Dec 12 2009 10:35 AM

I absolutely love you sound...when are we to see you here in the U.S.?  Thanx for the add....again, you are magnificant !!!
Christopher Holland

Christopher Holland



Dec 8 2009 3:16 PM

hope your week is as fabulous as you x
BongoJoe Music

BongoJoe Music



Dec 8 2009 3:15 PM

Thanks for the add!



Rock on!



Joe
Colette

Matos Nancy



Dec 8 2009 3:15 PM


Hi,

Pleasure to meet you and thanks for being my friend here on myspace!

Have a great day, kisses. Yola




Spiral Mind Dive

Spiral Mind Dive



Dec 8 2009 3:15 PM

Thanks for the Add!  ;-)  Big hugs from  Germany! xxx Sven
SHATTERD !!!!

SHATTERD !!!!



Dec 3 2009 9:25 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD :)
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Joe Mamma



Dec 3 2009 9:24 PM

Your music is so inspiring Edwina, I hope to see you play here someday :)
Bryon

Bryon



Dec 3 2009 9:24 PM

Thanks for the add.
reynald

reynald



Dec 3 2009 9:23 PM

Thank you so much for adding me!
sns ♥

Staci Singleton



Dec 3 2009 9:23 PM

Your music is beautiful! It makes me smile =)
Ipsilon Tali

Ipsilon Tali



Dec 3 2009 9:23 PM

Thanks for the add!!
Greg Frank

Greg Frank



Nov 30 2009 3:29 PM

Good Page and ☼ Thanks for the add
barryoneill

barryoneill



Nov 26 2009 12:37 AM

thanks 4 add edwina..pour a drink 4 me
Mark Kelly Hall

Mark Kelly Hall



Nov 26 2009 12:37 AM

Edwina,

Thought you might enjoy this tribute to my own "inspiration" (my mom):





Northern whisper

Northern whisper



Nov 26 2009 12:37 AM

Hello, thank u for ur kindness and welcome!
Nice to have u as a new friend.
Best regards for u, christ, music composer, France.
Lacey

Lacey



Nov 26 2009 12:36 AM

Edwina,
  Thank you for the add.  I love your music.  It is wonderful.  Hugs, Lacey
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