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Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts
Acoustic / Folk / Roots Music

"'genius... simply too good to miss' - Folking.com"

Barnsley, South Yorks,
United Kingdom

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   Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts: General Info
Member Since7/23/2006
Band Websitegilmoreroberts.co.uk
Band MembersKatriona Gilmore - violin / vocals / guitar

Jamie Roberts - guitar / vocals

InfluencesNickel Creek - Alison Krauss & Union Station - Seth Lakeman - Richard Shindell - Ruby Blue - John Mayer - The Albion Band - Kevin Dempsey & Joe Broughton - Dave Matthews Band - Indigo Girls - John Butler Trio - EastMountainSouth - Equation - The Levellers - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - Johnny Dickinson - Stuart Duncan
Sounds LikeAll of the above
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 30 2008 8:00P
Ashover Village Hall (supporting Flossie Malavialle) Ashover, Derbyshire
Jun 4 2008 8:00P
George IV Sheffield
Aug 21 2008 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Santiago’s (supporting Alan Tyler) Leeds
Oct 15 2008 8:00P
George IV (headlining) Sheffield
Oct 22 2008 8:00P
Otley Folk Club Otley, West Yorks
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
Acoustic Routes (supporting Bella Hardy & Chris Sherburn) Cambridge

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   About Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts
Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts


Bright Young Things 2007

Young Acoustic Roots Finalists 2007

New Roots Finalists 2007



'Genius...simply too good to miss' - Folking.com

'...an exciting and original duo...' - Shire Folk

'Incredibly talented...so impressed by their enthusiasm and stage presence' - Leeds Music Guru

'Probably the most positive comments from the weekend were about Gilmore Roberts who were regarded as two of the most promising and exciting performers to emerge this year - they will go far' - Holmfirth Festival of Folk

'Jamie is a dazzling guitarist and first class songwriter, complemented beautifully by Katriona’s sensitive fiddle and harmonies... an act to check out in their own right' - The Talk Magazine (Van Eyken support, May 07)


Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts are an exciting upcoming acoustic act, blending contemporary singer-songwriter styles with complex rhythmic arrangements to create a new kind of roots fusion. With a wealth of original material in both vocal and instrumental genres, they combine sharp musical ability and considered harmonies with a fresh slant on today's folk scene.

Katriona (vocals, violin and guitar) has been writing songs and playing clubs around Hertfordshire since the age of fourteen She has an extensive track record of performance ranging from the smallest folk clubs to backing The Troggs at the Royal Albert Hall with a string quartet and is currently also playing with Tiny Tin Lady.

Jamie (vocals and guitar) hails from Barnsley and was brought up in a musical family - his sister Kathryn fronted folk-rock band Equation and now tours with guitarist Sean Lakeman. Since teaching himself guitar at the age of fifteen, Jamie has been experimenting with different percussive styles and tunings and his playing is constantly evolving to fit in with his own compositions. Jamie also plays with Kerfuffle.

As a duo, Katriona and Jamie are racking up gigs, reviews and accolades (Bright Young Things 2007, Young Acoustic Roots Finalists 2007, New Roots 2007) as well as being played on various regional BBC radio shows and FolkCast. They have recently supported Van Eyken, Jez Lowe and Megson, and released their first EP in November 2006, having already won acclaim from several established musicians on the scene.


"A fresh and promising young duo... right up on the crest of the new acoustic wave. Check these guys out......now!" - Seth Lakeman

"I love the CD - great, choppy sound...fantastic" - Steve Knightley

"Inspirational - Katriona and Jamie blew us away!" - Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby

"By taking influences from the world’s folky singer songwriter types and not just a narrow field, the Gilmore/Roberts partnership sounds refreshing and modern...with commendable detail and honest feeling. In my book this duo definitely comes recommended." - Joe Broughton

"Lovely" - Judy Dyble

"...sounds great.." - Karine Polwart

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Ånkhvenaris


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May 14 2008 2:39 PM

Hello
Thanks my friends !
Beautiful space !!!
Bests from France to you
Take care
x
Ånkhvenaris
Ani





May 13 2008 11:39 AM

Howdy my lovelies
So nice to catch up over the weekend,missed you so much! =)
See you soon & hope the recording went well.
Much love & big hugs

Ani xx
the Amazing Doug!





May 11 2008 9:01 AM

Thanks for stopping by

Enjoy the Music
JAMES CANNON & THE SINNERS





Apr 21 2008 3:28 PM

are you coming friday?

25 April 2008 - SILKSTONE LODGE CLUB, Silkstone, near Barnsley

please pass it on

cheers
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican





Apr 14 2008 3:59 PM

Folk-tastic Charity Fundraiser at Academy Theatre at Birdwell Sat 19th April. COME ON DOWN. Check our blog for line-up. P.S. Jamie, tell your mam (and tell her to tell Tony Heald) to get her 'sen darn there!
Cool Acoustics Promotions





Apr 11 2008 4:09 AM

Hi Katriona & Jamie,
Don't if able to attend but here goes.
Acoustic Cancer Fundraiser all-dayer Sat.12th April at The Primrose Pub, MeanwoodRd, Leeds. From 3pm till around 11pm. Only £3 in :)
Starting with-Ragz, Sarah & Therese, Sam & Anna, Nick Hall, Michelle Plum, Simon Wiffen, Sam Airey, Man'n'Wife(Ex-Bodixa), Craig Whitehead, Nena & Simon, Fay&Latta, Miranda Arieh, ODI.
igrooves fm





Mar 26 2008 10:08 AM

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Emerald Strings





Mar 25 2008 7:38 AM

Can you come to Manchester soon?? please :-)
DOMINIC.





Mar 22 2008 5:36 AM

okay yeah thats fine!
erm well im free all week so whenever your ready and whenevers easiest for you! i havnt heard 'running with scissors' but il try my best with it haha

thankyou
dom x
DOMINIC.





Mar 21 2008 2:16 PM

hey guys,

am just wondering if u still want me to do some recording with you?

x
jack theedom





Mar 17 2008 9:32 AM

yes, in apri we've got a series of gigs on friday and saturday nights, but we have some during that first week too.

my diary's clear after saturday the 12th April.

how did ur photos come out?
jack theedom





Mar 14 2008 3:42 AM

hello,

i'm really busy during the first week of april, but i could come up during the second week - between the 7t and the 10th - like i said in my txt. is that any good, or is it only possible during the first week?
re:evolution





Mar 13 2008 5:41 AM

Eyup..

Just dropped by to let you know we've put some new tracks up..
Av a listen ...let us know what you think..

cheers
Amy Dawn & Gell





Mar 7 2008 9:36 AM

thanks for accepting guys

amy dawn x
igrooves fm





Feb 29 2008 7:51 AM

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Cooney & Eliot





Feb 25 2008 11:27 AM

Thank you from Cooney & Eliot! www.cooneyandeliot.com/

Cooney & Eliot
jack theedom





Feb 9 2008 5:30 PM

yeah, rochester's not too far at all!

let me know when, be great to see you both.

jack
DOMINIC.





Feb 2 2008 4:17 AM

hello,

iv been learning them tunes for marsden tonight!

best be taking your intruments of mystery!
see u there!
xx
jack theedom





Feb 1 2008 7:04 PM

i've finally managed to figure out where the north star is, so i should be able to point it in your direction now!

gigs are going really well thanks, having a bit of a short break now to carry on with recording. got a new single coming out in march - nice and noisy, compared to the last :)

i may be heading up to yorkshire in the near future, i'll definitely give you two a ring if i am. be good to catch up.

oh dear, it's just gone 3 - time for bed! night! speak soon.
Sarah Dickson





Jan 24 2008 3:40 PM

Cheers lovelies!! lovely to hear from you!
How's things in the land of folkie duo massive?
Sarah
p.s happy New year!
jack theedom





Jan 8 2008 1:35 PM

hello you two, happy new year!

how's everything going up in barnsley? did you both have a good christmas? I got a telescope :D

speak soon,
Jack
The Young’uns





Dec 11 2007 11:54 AM

Ok, so this is going to be tricky. I'm not allowed to use HTML codes apparently so I'll try and say what I was going to say without.

Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts are this week’s guests on ‘The Young’uns Podcast’. Go to:
(At this point I would give you the web address but as I am not allowed to include HTML code this will not be possible.)

Well, what a waist of time that was :) I had to wash my hands before typing this comment because apparently they don't allow messages from people who have typed with dirty hands. I am however allowed to write nazi propaganda if I want to. Well that seems perfectly reasonable.
The Durbervilles





Dec 1 2007 12:04 PM

Yes next Sunday would be fab. If you could let us know in time to mention on tomorrow's show that would be grand.
Top!
The Durbs x
The Durbervilles





Nov 29 2007 9:18 AM

Hi both!
Are we getting you in for a session before Christmas then?
Love
The Durbs x
Hee Haw Sessions





Nov 26 2007 2:29 PM

Thanks for playing for Hee Haw the other night. You were excellent!
Redchord





Nov 25 2007 7:52 AM

Really enjoyed the packhorse on friday night there, well done you's were great. Hope to catch you's again.
Tony Morris





Nov 22 2007 4:18 PM

Fantastic tonight at the Black Swan,
York. What talent!

Tony Morris
Gerry McNeice


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Nov 15 2007 11:45 AM

Hello me lovlies

How's things?
Simon Atherley





Oct 20 2007 3:51 AM

Hi Katriona & Jamie, it was great to meet you both at the Priestly on thursday night - really enjoyed your set - great playing! Hope to catch up with you again very soon. All the best Simon
Cool Acoustics Promotions





Oct 13 2007 1:24 AM

TODAY-Oxfam Fundraiser@The Primrose Pub, 280 Meanwood Rd, LS7.
2pm to 11pm. Only £3. Donations welcome :-)

In rough order of play,
Gary Stewart
Ragz(Nordic lass based Liverpool)
Donna-Marie(Warrington)
Gerry McNeice
Simon Wiffen
Nick Hall
Ben Greaves& Al Leeming
Decree
Man'n'Wife(Ex-Bodixa)
Alex Young
Martin Hughes
Craig Whitehead
Odi
Four Day Hombre!
Oxjam Record Fair





Oct 10 2007 8:07 AM

Oxjam Record Fair
This Sunday at the Brudenell
Hope to see you there!
Den Miller





Oct 8 2007 1:07 PM

Hi
Thanks for the add.
Great songs to listen to. Video is amazing - great technique.
Cheers
Den
Gerry McNeice


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Oct 4 2007 10:48 AM

what's with the grey and white? Can't read it. I am very old you know.

How's things? Can I put the gig on me myspace yet?

See you soon hopefully


xxx
TONY LEVY