Nickel Creek - Alison Krauss & Union Station - Seth Lakeman - The Wailin' Jennys - Richard Shindell - Ruby Blue - John Mayer - The Albion Band - Kevin Dempsey & Joe Broughton - Dave Matthews Band - John Butler Trio - EastMountainSouth - Equation - The Levellers - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - Johnny Dickinson - Stuart Duncan
Buy Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts' debut album 'Shadows & Half Light' for £11 inc p&p
'Genius...simply too good to miss' - Folking.com
'Dazzling musicians ...'Shadows & Half Light' represents one of the finest contemporary folk albums in recent memory. Unreservedly recommended' - FishRecords.co.uk
'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 (Tiny Tin Lady) and Jamie Roberts (Kerfuffle) have been performing together on the folk scene since 2006, while studying together at Leeds College of Music. Their self-penned material ranges from blazing instrumentals to songs which have been described as ‘heart-wrenching’, spanning all manner of subjects, to contemporary arrangements of traditional songs. Jamie’s dextrous percussive and lap-style guitar work is a visual as well as a sonic delight, while Katriona’s intricate fiddle playing shifts seamlessly from sensitive to fiery and back again in the blink of an eye.
Their unique sound has been recognised with several accolades including Bright Young Things 2007 and New Roots 2007 and they have supported, among others, Swarb’s Lazarus, Jez Lowe, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and Van Eyken, at festivals, clubs and theatres.
‘Shadows & Half Light’, the duo’s first full length recording, makes the most of Katriona and Jamie’s multi-instrumental skills – mandolin, banjo, cajon and even trombone can be heard alongside the usual fiddle and guitar, as well as guest vocals and piano from Jamie’s sister Kathryn Roberts.
With the release of their long-awaited first album, Katriona and Jamie are touring more extensively than ever before and enthralling audiences across the country.
"A fresh and promising young duo... right up on the crest of the new acoustic wave. Check these guys out......now!" - Seth Lakeman
'An exceptional young duo...Katriona and Jamie are at times energetic, at times atmospheric, and always inventive. This is music which I would happily recommend to anyone'
- Ric Sanders, Fairport Convention
"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
Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts - 'Susannah' - with Kathryn Roberts & Gerry McNeice
Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts - 'Middle of May' - with Dom Howell
I will certainly pass on your details - great to link up and I love your music. Maybe, when you're next up, you could come and do some session work for my album when it's nearly ready (be a while yet)?
Take care,
Joe - Singer/Songwriter (UK Songwriting Contest Finalist)
La Folie are having a launch party on the 8th of June at The Forum in Sheffield! £2 advance tickets/£3 on the door! Plus the added bonus of if you film some stuff from the night of us, you or anything else connected and send it us, we will send you a free copy of 'Risus Sardonicus'
Rhythm Festival 2009
21-23 August
Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds, MK41 6AB
The Proclaimers, Alabama 3, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, The Beat, Terry Reid, Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers, James Hunter, Alvin Youngblood Hart, The Blow Monkeys, Pentangle, The Strawbs, Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash and LOADS more...
http://www.rhythmfestival.net
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican would like to cordially invite one and all (including yersens and yer mam Jamie!) to their wonderful evening of variety entertainment. The Rock n Roll Circus will be held at Birdwell's Academy Theatre on Sat 18th April. With a line-up featuring live music from Steph Shaw, Richard Kitson, Also Jack, The Yorkshire Musical Saw Player, Eurobee & The Flower Peeps, Johnny Cravat & The Pedal Pushers, James Worton, The Lollypop Kids and BS/VD, and comedy from the Ere to Ere Improv Group and performance poet/compere Steve Haythorne it gonna be an awesome night and not be missed. All proceeds are going to Barnsley Hospice so gitcher hands in yer pockets and be kind. Hope to see you there! All the best Scott and Danny
Hi there.
<br />New song up, El Ombligo del Mundo (The navel of the world). There’s also a blog with the lyrics translated, just in case somebody is interested.
<br />Hope you like it.
<br />All the best.
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Thanks, it was nice meeting you. Will send you an album when its done. Songs sound great, will try to come and see you if you're down this way at any point.
Hi, Katriona and Jamie - It was good to see (and hear) you on Saturday at Sutton. Lovely music, terrific writing and such instrumental skill...keep up the good work! Cheers, Barry
Cheers for the add Kat, I've put some photos from Fri night on your facebook page thanks again for a great night, we'll have to get you to come and gig at Lincoln Drill Hall xx
