Album line up:
Ian Bailey (vocals/guitar/piano/organ):
Richard Curran (violin/mandolin):
Pete Brown (bass):
Gary Hall (percussion/aftershave tin):
Mark Wilkinson (guitar):
Mark Whiteside (drums):
Chris Higgin (saxophone):
Linda Campbell (backing vox):
Kat Daggers (backing vox): Photography(C)2008 www.Johnmiddleham.co.uk
Stop Me from Falling is the second solo release on Northern Sun Recordings from Lancashire based singer/songwriter Ian Bailey. The album was recorded over a two year period at the Voodoo Rooms, England with producer and long time friend and collaborator, Gary Hall. It features 13 original songs dealing with love, loss, hope and discovery.
From the opening bars of the raw and ragged, slide guitar driven ‘One Step Ahead of The Blues’ to the closing bars of the madrigal ‘Late Night Lament’ (a mournful observation on mortality), Bailey takes the listener with him on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and musical diversity.
The album includes many tender moments such as the horn laden balladry of the title track, the gently whispered vocal of ‘Listen Closely’ and the string drenched ‘Don’t Throw it All Away’, which are punctuated at regular intervals by the rampaging rumbles of songs like ‘The Big Lie’, ’Satellite’ and the rowdy carnival atmosphere of the penultimate track, ‘Walk Away’.
Once again recorded with the same cutting crew that graced Bailey’s critically acclaimed 2005 debut, the musical, spiritual and lyrical infusion of Stop Me from Falling is evident from the moment the ride begins...
Acoustic Live Lounge @ 3345, Parr Street, Liverpool kicks off this Monday 26th October with two fantastic booked acts. The wonderful Vinny T Spen and the very cool and energetic Stuart Todd will be performing. Both local Liverpool lads and not to be missed and if that wasn't enough you can come down and get up on the open mic if you so wish.
Night starts at 8:30pm, so get down early to get booked in on the open mic to avoid missing out.
This month we mostly have Catie Curtis (with a Richard Thompson cover), Lindsay Fuller and The Cheap Dates (and who amongst us isn't?), Josh Fix with a track from the well-titled album This Town Is Starting To Make Me Angry and the rather lovely Red Rooster.
Hello Ian - thanks for the add - sort of came across your page through Richard Curran - a mutual friend. Really like your songs - very tender - lovely harmonies -stays on the ear along time after hearing it. Are you still writing? Do you have any more material coming out soon? Best Wishes Geoff
Superb set last night Ian thanks for coming we would love to have you back later in the year. Thanks for all the Preston crowd coming with you enjoyed your company imensely. Drop me a line with your email addy cos some of the pics have come out really good.
Hello friend Ian, I wish you a wonderful week and have a great day full of inspiration, light, love and music.
<br />I gift you a smile with affection.
<br />Thousand hugs and kisses from Spain.
<br />your friend.
<br />Alexandra.
