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Fair Witness

"www.fairwitnessmusic.com"

Scotland
United Kingdom

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Member Since4/16/2006
Band Websitefairwitnessmusic.com
Band MembersAll images ©Brian Fischbacher and ©Calum Barr


Suzanne Adam
Lead Vocals, Fiddle

Sandy Butler
Guitars, Bass, Vocals



Guest Musicians:

Steve Butler
Piano, Organ, Percussion

Eddie John
Drums

Type of LabelNone




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   About Fair Witness

"...poignant folk-pop songs tackling love and loss...wistful melodies, Suzanne Adam's pure, caressing vocals and sympathetic musical interplay."
(Iain Radcliffe, 'The Skinny' May 10th 2006)

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Fair Witness is a new collaboration between Edinburgh's Suzanne Adam and Sandy Butler. The duo were runners-up at this year's 'Danny Kyle Award' competition (Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow), and at the T-Break stage competition (see website for more information). Their sound blends open-tuned melodious folk with the energy of acoustic rock, featuring pure yet high-powered vocals and fiddle from Suzanne and rhythmic, inventive guitar and bass from Sandy.

Why do they do it?

Music is great. It enlivens, relaxes, inspires and gets us in touch with deeper parts of ourselves than we usually access in our day-to-day existence. There are some bands and individuals out there making wonderful sounds, playing and singing on a higher level than most ordinary folks. There are also a plethora of mediocre tunesters who 'get by' and see their questionable creativity as merely a route to success, money or adulation. Where does Fair Witness fit in? While being neither superhuman or mediocre (they hope!), Sandy and Suzanne are passionate about good, honest music that is finely crafted and has something to say about their experience of life. Their songs spring from frustration, love, painful and joyful experiences: both their own and those of people they come into contact with. Though not always recognisably 'folk' in style, the folk music ethos of community, sharing and social/political comment is part of the Fair Witness philosophy - they are keen to avoid a monochrome songwriting repertoire of personal ills and love gone wrong! Opening up the spiritual dimension of life through music is also something they aspire to - not as a 'religious' or exclusive exercise, but as an acknowledgement of the part of humanity that is more than mind or body.

As a relatively new outfit, Fair Witness are keen to get YOUR feedback and comments on the songs and what you are up to. Use the website to get in touch! They look forward to hearing from you.

To read more visit
www.fairwitnessmusic.com

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Laura Stevenson





Jun 22 2008 1:19 PM

I don't usually do this blatant self-advertising on other people's pages, but...





Thank you!! :)
L x
Myriam





Oct 1 2007 9:50 PM

william j





Sep 6 2007 7:35 PM

lol excellent!

wats fair witness doin these days???
william j





Sep 5 2007 8:41 PM

wooooo fair witness!!
TWIN





Aug 11 2007 12:08 PM

hey, hows things, just back from recording new tracks in New York,would love to know your thoughts, take care,xTWINx ps. sorry if you,ve already been posted
The Official 'Craig Jehova Milne' Myspace





Jun 5 2007 3:24 PM

Boomshanka, nae worries mate, twas a pleasure kicking you senseless. I'll give you a shout next time I'm home for more chillin! adios bruv x
Sol





May 30 2007 9:31 AM

cheers man! yea reallllly proud of them! you should be too!! thanks alot m8, i willl buy u a studio if i make it.....ha, see u soon bud x
Callel





May 21 2007 8:51 PM

VOTE CALLEL TO FORTH ONE RADIO VIA TEXT OR EMAIL
DONT PANIC.... ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TUNE IN TO THE SHOW (97.3 FM) THIS THURSDAY (24TH) AT 8.30PM OR A BIT EARLIER TO HEAR CALLELS NEW SONG "POISON ARROW" AND THEN YOU CAN VOTE FOR US TO WIN THE COMPETITION VIA TEXT AND EMAIL. THE NUMBER TO TEXT CALLEL TO WILL BE TOLD OVER THE RADIO SO KEEP UR EARS PEELED AS WE DOONT KNOW IT YET!!! OR WE WD HAVE TOLD TO DOH!

WE ARE UP AGAINST 3 REALLY GREAT BANDS BUT DO THE RIGHT THINGS AND VOTE CALLEL!!!!
Nic





Apr 30 2007 8:15 AM

Hey you guys!

I got myself a new toy! At last, Suzanne, you and I can work out those Callel dance routines we planned! Ha.
Callel





Apr 24 2007 9:35 AM

Gig on Sunday was incredible- well done the Witness!
CRAIG
Guilt Hands Shining





Apr 16 2007 2:30 PM

Bonjour!!

We've been recording some new tracks with our recent member Matt on piano/vocals, if you have a moment please listen to one of our new tracks at http://www.roadtov.com/profile/15499

Thanks

Guilt Hands Shining
L.R Baggs





Mar 15 2007 5:14 PM

Sandy and Suzanne!
Thank you for being a part of the L.R.Baggs family!! We love your work!
L S D -aka - (Leon S. Dawson)





Feb 21 2007 11:49 PM

That was a beautiful comment,
thank you.

:)
waycrosswaif





Jan 19 2007 7:18 PM

we got loads a gigs Gala is the closest to Edinburgh so far, we need a demo to send hence i need someone to record us, would be good if could ask around, the bands going well tho just need some city gigs
waycrosswaif





Jan 19 2007 5:14 PM

Hi Sandy do you know anyone the wants to record our band, we need 2 songs with piano acoustic guitar bass electric guitar drums and 2 vocals, we need a demo done so if anyone on the course is intrested gimme a shout to arrange, would prefer you or tristan tho
Tina





Jan 13 2007 11:39 PM

Hello Hello Hello FAIR WITNESS. Since the comment (that i did definitely post!) didn't work last time, i'm writing you another one! Really disappointed that i won't be able to make your Glasgow gigs - i'm sure they'll be wonderful. Hope you are both well, and that 2007 has gotten off to a super duper start. Can't wait to see you both soon. Muchos Loveo, ya couple o' belters!!. xx
Callel





Dec 20 2006 10:25 AM

ooh I think arron must have been embarrassed by your comment as it seems to be gone! oh well, it made me laugh
HUG-HES
Myriam





Dec 3 2006 11:36 AM

Happy first advent from me! And thanks for your add. I saw you live in Edinburgh in the Oak Club. It was a very impressing show to me! I think you're very talented!
ok, bye now, nice sunday
Myriam
waycrosswaif





Oct 18 2006 4:00 PM

oldbenedict.bebo.com
waycrosswaif





Oct 17 2006 8:27 PM

Its seems weve got some intrest from an A&R man for Parlophone! hmmmmm intresting, better get a decent demo done sharpish. Hope your succeding in your dreams bud!
waycrosswaif





Oct 6 2006 12:16 PM

Hi Sandy, Ive moved back home so i wont be catching any of your gigs anytime soon. Im gonna come for a visit once settled so we'll have to meet up for a pint.
Ben Connor





Oct 5 2006 11:17 AM

Now, can I take this opportunity to remind you of the power you command? Chaos Theory has me hooked. I just keep listening to it over and over again… great song, with a smashing chorus guys. Very impressive!

Was an honour to gig with you the other night :-)

Ben
kat healy





Sep 26 2006 2:24 PM

hello!

just to say am defo up for doin some recording with you at college. always looking to get stuff done.

....was lookin out for you but no sign of engineer classes?? where do you hide??

hopefully catch you nxt week to arrange.

Kx
Glasgow songwriters Club





Sep 23 2006 10:58 AM

Peoples Palace Glasgow Green Sunday 24th September 2-4pm. Just to let you know about the Songwriters album launch.Open to everyone and free.Come along and listen.
p a d d y .





Sep 21 2006 7:15 PM

yeah man, i'm good. how's you?
Jamie Wilson





Sep 19 2006 10:20 AM

hey guys, thanks for the comment. Enjoying your stuff too... I saw you at The Oak during the Edinburgh festival last year when Yvonne supported. Really enjoyed it.

I know Graeme through Yvonne really, she recomended the foundry for recording. Was well good!

All the very best.

Jamie
kat healy





Sep 18 2006 9:44 PM

hello!

thanks for the add. am playing with some guys from college and my tutor, the awsome 'Nico', is playing double bass/bass for me at the mo.we're off to Berlin for some gig on Wednesday...am bricking it.

not really done much recording but am in the middle of some stuff with various folk. just trying to play live as much as poss - goin to loads of open mics around town(which means...getting trashed...attempting to rock out...the usual unsavoury and very messy 'accoustic' behaviour)

hopefully catch up with you at a gig soon.

oh and ...cool tunes! lovely voice.
Kx
Callel





Sep 10 2006 8:41 PM

LIZZIE HAS UNLEASHED THE BEAST- VISIT IT ON OUR PAGE
Callel





Sep 7 2006 7:11 PM

check out oor photies in oor slideshow pal
SUMMER SOLSTICE





Sep 3 2006 7:20 AM

Thanks to add!!
very beautiful music!!
waycrosswaif





Aug 30 2006 10:26 PM

Hope your keeping busy over the Festival, we got 2 gigs on Saturday the 2nd but there out of town
L S D -aka - (Leon S. Dawson)





Aug 16 2006 11:44 AM


WOW! I'm your 1000th viewer

Just stopped by to say hi
Gemma Heaney





Aug 15 2006 1:19 PM

Hey guys love your music thanks for the add you rock! much love from the Emerald Isle!Gem xxxxxxxxxxx
Idle Beggars





Aug 13 2006 12:43 AM

Hey guys thanx for add, been listening to your songs and really enjoyed them. Have to try and get to one of your gigs.
Keep in touch
Ian
william j





Aug 10 2006 10:06 PM

good luck at cafe camino guys:jumpin jack
dfg





Aug 8 2006 10:18 PM

you are the problem, dfg is the solution
Harry





Aug 3 2006 3:24 PM

You Are Playing Cafe camino in little king street edinburgh
on Friday the 11th that's just braw

cannae beat it good music wine and coffee
Steve Lawson - Bass 2.0!


Is Online


Aug 1 2006 2:00 PM

Hello Sandy and Suzanne - I'm going to be in Edinburgh for your gig on the 11th, so will do my absolute best to get to see it - I'm playing at The Lot on the GrassMarket from the 6th-12th, with Julie McKee as 'the New Standard' - please come and see us, and bring friends... :o)

much love

Steve x
John





Jul 22 2006 12:02 AM

Yeah london is hot and silly. So good diversion is to prepare for the ceilidh I am playing at next month, that said I am giving my fiddle and amp a stern word or threee....

I hope that all is well in the brugh of Mussle!

take care
Warm Regards
John
Callel





Jul 20 2006 3:19 PM

Collel indeed you cheeky bugger!