Demos:
James Edge writes, sings, plays and arranges
Vince Hardwick wrote the lyrics for Candy Carousel
The Gossard String Quartet played on Candy Carousel
Ben Hancox - 1st Violin
Jon Cowell - 2nd Violin
Robin Ashwell - Viola
Simon Denton - Violoncello
Directed and arranged by James Edge
Forthcoming Album:
James Edge: Acoustic guitar, vocals, piano, programming, string arrangements
Vince Hardwick: Acoustic Bass, Bass
Andy Waterworth: Double bass
Avvon Chambers: Drums, Percussion, vibraphone
Chris Wright: Electric guitar
Daniel Bromley: Programming
Live with:
Avvon Chambers: Drums, percussion, guitar
Chris Wright: Guitar
Photography by Lyndsay Elvidge
Design by John at JVEdesigns
Influences
Most overtly John Martyn, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Elbow, Bert Jansch & Pentangle, Radiohead, Ravel, Richard Thompson, Danny Thompson, Steve Reich, John Adams, Ben & Jason.
Less obviously Aphex Twin, the Horrors, Penderecki and anything that passes through my ears.
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Multi-instrumentalist, James Edge, has been playing and singing, mainly around London, for the last 2 years, dragging a loose collection of musicians with him and inviting them to assist when the venue will let them in. He has been seen associating with, for example, the likes of Vince Hardwick (bass), Avvon Chambers (drums) and Chris Wright (guitar). They are most likely in cahoots and all signs point to them holing up in a studio in Tower Hamlets at the end of June to record an album. They will be joined by the awesome, likely be-capped, figure of Andy Waterworth on double bass and will ship in a string quartet from somewhere or other.
Multi-instrumentalist, James Edge, uses his musical skills (which include the ability to play several instruments) to take the listener on a bipolar tour, taking in the highs and lows of hate and love, Earth and cosmos, nadir and zenith, regret and not regret and, like warm olive oil of the soul, breaks down the listener's emotional earwax into a sort of meta-slurry that falls out in the night onto the pillow of existence.*
Multi-instrumentalist, James Edge, tends to only play the guitar and sing at the moment, undermining his multi-instrumentalist credentials. He faithfully assures you however that he plays multiple instruments. He just chooses not to.
Mr Edge, your guitar-playing was so good last night that I want to cut your hands off to replace mine! :) You played a great set and it was a pleasure to listen! Take care my friend, David.
Mark Buck will be headlining at the Pigalle Club, Piccadilly, London on the 17th of April. Once again he will be joined by top notch drummer Justin Hildreth and bass supremo Derrick McIntyre. £8 on guest list
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing incl the award winning The Demon Barbers.
i've just gone back to a couple of tunes i wanted on the record and have got them ship shape. will let myspace have a bit real soon. digital release in the new year.
