Nickel 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
'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
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!
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.
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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
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?
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.
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.
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
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!
