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
FIVE STARS *****' - Rock'n'Reel magazine
'Inspired...imaginative arrangements and colouring' - fRoots magazine
'Dazzling musicians ...'Shadows & Half Light' represents one of the finest contemporary folk albums in recent memory. Unreservedly recommended' - FishRecords.co.uk
'An impressive debut, beautiful both lyrically and musically' - Bright Young Folk
'Will undoubtedly astound...such is its originality, power and beauty' - Tykes News
'Absolutely stunning...leaving audiences open-mouthed' - Net Rhythms
Katriona Gilmore (Rosie Doonan & the Snapdragons, ex-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.
‘Shadows & Half Light’, the duo’s first full-length recording, has made waves in the national music press, being described as ‘inspired’ by fRoots and awarded five stars by Rock’n'Reel . The album makes the most of Katriona and Jamie’s multi-instrumental skills – mandolin, banjo 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.
In 2009 the duo brought their unique sound to more than ten festivals and supported, among others, Bellowhead, Dave Swarbrick, LAU, Jez Lowe, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and Spiers & Boden. To further cement their
reputation as two of the folk scene’s rising stars, Katriona and Jamie were delighted to be offered an endorsement deal by Fishman, one of the world’s leading pioneers in acoustic amplification.
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
Hi both, that was a fabulous night on Sunday. Thanks for coming down and playing for us. We were all looking forward to seeing you play but weren't expecting you to be quite as wonderful as you actually were. Nice onstage banter too. Top marks all round!
Hehehe... I really do like your Hunterman song! I'm really excited about the finals, but very nervous! I've made a lot of friends from the semi-finals though, if nothing else. :) Niamh x
La Folie are back in town again and we playing at the O2 Academy on Friday 11th of Septmeber! It's £4 a ticket and you get in to Transmission afterwards for free! Entry to that is usually £5 so it makes blatent sense to come see us first and you save a quid as well! get in touch if you fancy coming down
Heya! Thanks for your message, was great to meet you the other day- really enjoyed your set with Rosie : ) Jack has your CD at the moment but im really looking forward to listening to it! Hope you had a good journey back. All the best, Charlie : ) x
Thanks for being our friend! Let me tell you about RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2009 at Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AB over the weekend of Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August 2009 ALABAMA 3, THE PROCLAIMERS, JAMES HUNTER, TERRY REID GLENN TILBROOK & THE FLUFFERS, THE BEAT, BLOW MONKEYS MARTIN TURNER'S WISHBONE ASH, JOHN COOPER CLARKE + lots, lots more... More information from: http://rhythmfestival.net/buytickets.html
www.myspace.com/paulsteel < thats the amazing super pop guy i was telling you about :) listen to 'in a coma' his album that you will NEED is called 'moon rock'
would love your opinion on some of my tracks too, theyre fair pop :) just popped into the studio to do a few live recordings of folky covers that ive just whacked up too.
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
