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Ellen and the Escapades
Pop / Soul / Folk



Leeds
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/10/2009
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   Ellen and the Escapades: General Info
Member Since4/25/2008
Band MembersEllen Smith -Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Chris Quick - Keys, Backing Vocals
Jeff Schneider - Guitar, Backing Vocals
James Warrender - Drums
Andy Calder - Bass
InfluencesRyan Adams, The Coral, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Ray LaMontagne, Willy Mason, Cat Power Carole King

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"Leeds' answer to the worldwide indie-folk-pop phenomenon. It's unashamedly pop and to the point, but beneath is a weight of mood and atmosphere that will make you listen in depth at every opportunity."
Whiskas - founder of Dance To The Radio and Forward Russia Guitarist in the Leeds Guide Magazine


Wistfully reflective
Steve Lamacq - BBC Radio 2


"a slice of good time songwriting that's an antidote to most of the humdrum miserable stuff around at the moment."
Pure Grove records

"A beautiful combination of husky delicate female vocals married to a most marvellous instrumentation..." "very recommended summery release"
Jumbo Records

BBC Introducing with Tom Robinson on 6music


Yours to Keep acoustic live performance
to get the full 360 recording experience and best results listen with headphones

Ellen and the Escapades - Yours To Keep from James Rhodes on Vimeo.


The story of Ellen and the Escapades



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Discography


Without you 7" single
out 25th may 2009 in selected independent shops




self titled Ep / cd - sold out
Limited Edition handmade sleeve and insert now sold out,

Record LabelBranch Out Records
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Quai 23 - Switzerland tour Nyon, Genève
Jul 23 2009 6:00P
Blue Balls Festival - switzerland tour Luzern, Lucerne
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Fingers Bar - Switzerland tour Gland, Genève
Jul 26 2009 8:00P
villeneuve - open air stage - switzerland tour villeneuve, Genève
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Montreux outdoor stage - switzerland tour Montreux, Genève
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Quai 23 - Switzerland Tour Nyon, Genève
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Estivale Open Air Festival - Switzerland tour Estavayer-le-Lac, Friburg
Aug 7 2009 12:00A
Moor Music Festival - Earl Hickey Stage Skipton
Sep 11 2009 8:00P
Joseph’s Well - with Yonderboy Leeds, Northwest

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   About Ellen and the Escapades







Ellen & the Escapades





West Yorkshire folk-pop five piece Ellen and the Escapades will release their first single ‘Without You’ on 25th May 2009 through their home-grown record label “Branch Out Records, as played by Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 2, and Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6.

The band, Ellen Smith (Vocals, Acoustic), Chris Quick (Keys, Vocals), James Warrender (Drums), Andy Calder (Bass), and Jeff Schneider (Guitar), has managed to create a sound that oozes nostalgia, without being outdated. Being highly influenced by legendary songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Carole King, as well as contemporary Indie acts like, The Coral and Cat Power, Ellen and the Escapades have found a happy medium with their tight, down to earth, organic sound. Whiskas founder of Dance to the Radio, writing in the Leeds Guide, thought of their music as having, “a weight of mood and atmosphere that will make you listen in depth at every opportunity.” Steve Lamacq on his Radio 2 show described the bands sound as “Wistfully Reflective.” All this from a band yet to celebrate it’s first birthday.

However, as fresh faced as the five piece might seem, their roots are wide spread. From the sun kissed bays of San Francisco to the puddled doorsteps of their Leeds homes, each members individual experiences has combined to form one tight, hard working ensemble, picking up fans and admirers throughout the land.

by Andy Clark



Contact the band on: ellenandtheescapades@gmail.com

For gig bookings and info, please contact us at: branchoutrecords@gmail.com



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Without You Single OUT NOW
available as a download from Itunes and Amazon
limited edition 7" currently available while stocks last from:

Leeds - Jumbo Records
Leeds - Crash Records
Liverpool - Probe Records
London - Rough Trade Records East + Talbot Road store
London - Pure Groove Records
Preston - Action Records
Manchester - Piccadilly Records



Without You Single Review
- Hand Stitched Covers Edition
Winner of the nicest packaged record of the week - this comes in a hand stitched cover and it's lovlier than tea in the morning. The record is a charming little country number too - a slice of good time songwriting that's an antidote to most of the humdrum miserable stuff around at the moment.
Pure Groove Records - London



Without You Single Review

The spotlight is well and truly on this band at the moment, with some great interest from Radio Two and Six and some top tour supports their time has finally come...The single is a beautiful combination of husky delicate female vocals married to a most marvellous instrumentation...It's part folk, part country and part indie so basically a great crossover record (Jools Holland awaits i suspect). Impressive stuff indeed and it also comes with a gorgeous hand-stitched sleeve. Very Recommended summery release.
Jumbo Records - Leeds



Coming from an almost invisible acoustic scene the spotlight well and truly shines finally on this great leeds band... Its a combination of catchy tunes delicate female vocals, that hark a wonderful husky quality and some feisty upbeat backing. this is pretty much the total package, great enough to cross over to the mainstream. Already very recommended.
Matt - Art Goes Pop Records





Ellen and the Escapades at the Moor Music Festival 09

Ellen and the Escapades play the Moor Music festival in skipton on friday 7th august

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Ellen and the Escapades's Friends Comments
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Jul 11 2009 10:26 AM

good day punk rock kids and space cadets!!!...we hope all is as it should be in your world right now...we thought i'd let you in on a secret... we have a couple of new pop tunes on the player right now... slut boy's and let's all fall in love again... only demo versions ... are they any good???
Yonderboy





Jul 9 2009 12:57 PM

hello gang, i had fun the other day, maybe you did too

your pal, zando
Nige





Jul 6 2009 7:02 PM

Hey good to have you as friends

great songs

Nige
.Free Clothing Company





Jul 6 2009 3:50 PM

hey im spreading the BOGO love!
check out buy one get one free
@ freeclothingco.com !
use code "BOGOF" for this week only!
;)
-Tim
The Cartels





Jul 6 2009 12:48 PM

Nice one for the add, appreciate it. Hope you like what you hear..

All the best to you, take care

Oliver - The Cartels
Castles full of Vassals





Jul 6 2009 4:07 AM

Thanks for the request, keep up the good work!

_chris
Ryan Murphy





Jul 6 2009 1:42 AM

thanks 4 the add
ryan
milli





Jul 4 2009 6:13 PM


hi Ellen and the Escapades!

deLighted! ;)*

luv milli xo
Alexandra Prat





Jul 4 2009 10:16 AM

Thanks for the add ! I hope I could hear your music in France one day!
Bye
Alexandra
The Softbodies





Jul 4 2009 12:25 AM

Hello guys - hope you are all keeping well. We've finally managed to put a new one up on our site so hope you like it. Thanks again and take care.
Sierra Morgun (new songs online)





Jun 30 2009 11:03 AM

Hello there! How's everything?
We have a couple of new tracks online.
Check out "Arla", "Algon" and "Eske Kraai".
More songs will follow soon.
Love,
Sierra Morgun
Escarlatina Obsessiva





Jun 29 2009 5:16 PM

Hello,

We are very happy to announce our new album PANDEMIC!!!
And we are giving it away for FREE DOWNLOAD!!!
Is just to click here:

http://www.zorchfactoryrecords.com/escarlatina

And we made a video too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzymAa2ZjQM

Greetings from Brazil!
LUCKY [Bob]


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Jun 28 2009 9:52 AM

Hi-Just dropping by to see what's going on in the world of Ellen and the Escapades.Enjoy the the rest of the weekend.
Stephen Walder





Jun 27 2009 6:18 AM

I don't like the single, I love it, really it's fabulously recorded & produced - so sing along too! I'm looking forward to the day when I can get your album ;O)
la madre de anonymous





Jun 26 2009 12:44 PM

Sigo muy preocupada con este tema,
y ya han pasado meses...

No comprendo que pretende,
ni cuales son sus verdaderas motivaciones,
la verdad, cada dia entiendo menos todo esto,
pero aunque no me llame y
no sepa nada de él...
siempre apoyaré a mi hijo
incluso en una locura como esta.

Por cierto... cambie el diseño de mi perfil
y subi alguna foto.
Espero que te guste.

Muchas gracias por estar ahí.

Te dejo un img de mi hijo x si no supierais quien es.


"Thanks for the add"
La Madre de Anonymous---------------------------------------Who Am I -el Experimento 2.0-

www.whoamiworld.com
Stephen Walder





Jun 25 2009 9:57 PM

Really liked the new song guys - it made the set!, good luck with the competition, hope you all win!!!!
Jd & the Deaf Institute





Jun 25 2009 6:23 PM

Hey there, I'd like to tell you that I have a new track on my Myspace called 'To Make Amends'.
I hope you enjoy the listen.
Peace and love, Jonny
Stephen Walder





Jun 25 2009 7:11 AM

Great gig Saturday guys looking forward to tonight's escapades!
gahs&Rocio





Jun 24 2009 7:59 AM

"Jealousy"

new song!

thanks for listening.

gahs&Rocio-
Abbie lammas





Jun 22 2009 1:49 PM

hey i loved you two sets yesterday i really enjoyed it you are all very talented.
thanks for playing from abbie lammas
Lee Silby





Jun 19 2009 11:28 PM

Hi Ya'll, Hope your well and doing great! I ask all to please pray for Willie, & Billy She is Billy Wayne's wife who had a massive heart attack two nights ago. Billy is who is the one responsiple for me being able to be going to Nashville to do my album! All Peace & Love Lee
Ninure da Hippie


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Jun 15 2009 2:02 PM

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Jun 15 2009 9:57 AM

Hi, just wanna thank you for giving us a great start at MySpace. 'Round 200 plays and almost 500 friends in a couple of days. Just wonderful. Thank you and we love you all.

//the MACHINE team
Crystina Maez





Jun 12 2009 3:20 PM

Hi, I've uploaded a new song "My compromise". Enjoy it!
Tom Payne





Jun 11 2009 3:33 PM

Happy 21st, Ellen - from a fellow Gemini! Have a great birthday.

Tom x
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