Evelyn Downing - vocals, flute, harmonies, loops
Wendy Marks - harmony vocals, oboe, flute, recorders, double bass,
Jamie Field - acoustic guitars
Colin Henney - keyboards, piano
Pete West - electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar
Steve White - drums, percussion, bouzouki, mandolin
Big. big thank you:
Andrew Garman - keyboards, piano, bass, drums, engineering, production
Guests on 'Salt On Skin'
Kate Belcher - vocals, harmonies
Kate Emerson - vocals
Paul Davies - lead guitar
Guests on 'Etarlis'
Kate Belcher - vocals, harmonies
Jonathan Edwards - keyboards
Troy Donockley - uilleann pipes
Discography
American Images - coming soon.....
Etarlis (11 track CD album) (2007)
Salt On Skin (7 song CD mini-album) (2006)
The Mermaid Kiss Album (14 song CD album) (2003)
Available from the Mermaid Kiss website, CDBaby, Amazon, iTunes, etc
Groups:
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I don't know about influences exactly, but here are a few of the artists we listen to ....
10000 Maniacs
ABC, Priscilla Ahn, Air, Najma Akhtar, Dot Allison, Allman Brothers Band, Altan, Altered Images, Amarok, America, Tori Amos, Angelica, Any Trouble, Fiona Apple, Argent, Pete Atkin, Atomic Rooster, Audience
Babe Ruth, Banco Del Muteo Soccorso, Barclay James Harvest, Bat For Lashes, Beach Boys, Beangrowers, Beat, Beatles, David Bedford, Beduinos a Gasoleo, Belles, Biffy Clyro, Big Country, Diane Birch, Bjork, Blank Space, Colin Blunstone, Billy Bragg, David Bridie, Holly Brook, Jonatha Brooke, Buffseeds, Kate Bush
Damnwells, Miles Davis, Deacon Blue, Dead Like Harry, Dead 60s, Mercan Dede, Deep Purple, Delgados, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Dhira, Al Di Meola, Rob Dickinson, Diesel Park West, Dirty Projectors, Divine Comedy, Dolly Varden, Tanya Donelly, Doobie Brothers, Florence Dore, Doves, Nick Drake, Dubstar, Bob Dylan
Eatliz, Echobelly, Kathleen Edwards, Electric Flag, Elk City, Eloy, Enid, Dyfrig Evans, Eve’s Plum
Fields, Schuyler Fisk, Flower Kings, Focus, Frou Frou, Marie Frank, Fuel, Full Fathom Five, Futureheads
Peter Gabriel, Garbage, Genesis, Gentle Giant, Thea Gilmore, Gong, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, Sarah Grace, Grandaddy, Greenslade, Patty Griffin
Steve Hackett, Hard-Fi, Harlequin Mass, P.J. Harvey, Hatfield And The North, Kristin Hersh, Hollies, Hooverphonic, Hopper, Liz Horsfield, Horslips, Steve Howe, Alan Hull
Janis Ian, It Bites
Jenifer Jackson, Joe Jackson, Jam, Bert Jansch, Sarah Jarosz, Jethro Tull, Jewel, Eilen Jewell
Karnataka, Kemopetrol, Rose Kemp, Carole King, King Crimson, Kula Shaker
Laroca, Led Zeppelin, Holly Lerski, Toby Lightman, Lindisfarne, Lisa Loeb, Loggins & Messina
Kirsty MacColl, Magenta, Taj Mahal, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Manassas, Manic Street Preachers, Aimee Mann, Mansun, Marillion, John Martyn, Massive Attack, Erin McCarley, Holly McNarland, Medal, Natalie Merchant, Pat Metheny, Ingrid Michaelson, Julie Miller, Pamela Miller, Leslie Mills, Minimum Vital, Anais Mitchell, Joni Mitchell, Moist, Allison Moorer, Alanis Morissette, Moses Mayfield, Most Serene Republic, My Brightest Diamond, My Friend The Chocolate Cake
Graham Nash, Nectarine No.9, New Order, Heather Nova, Number One Cup
O Fracas, Ojos De Brujo, Mike Oldfield, Olympus Mons, Oom, Beth Orton, Osanna
Panic Room, Pentangle, Mandi Perkins, John G. Perry, Tom Petty, Phantom Limb, Anthony Phillips, Pierces, Pink Floyd, Police, Polite Force, Pooka, Portishead, Pram, Prefab Sprout, Premiata Forneria Marconi, Pretenders, Tristan Prettyman, Psychedelic Furs
Radiohead, Deepak Ram, Rare Bird, R.E.M, Renaissance, John Renbourn, Return To Forver, Terry Riley, Rilo Kiley, River City People, Rolling Stones, Carina Round, Ruts, Ryehollow
Rachael Sage, Saint Etienne, Santana, Bree Sharp, Polly Scattergood, Shakti, Maia Sharp, Jane Siberry, Sigur Ros, Judee Sill, Silverheel, Carly Simon, Skids, Megan Slankard, Sleeper, Darden Smith, Patti Smith, Soft Machine, The Sound, Sparklehorse, Squonk Opera, Steamhammer, Jennie Stearns, Steeleye Span, Steely Dan, Lara Stephen, Sufjan Stevens, Al Stewart, Chris Stills, Stephen Stills, Stone Roses, Strawbs, Suede, Sugar Ray, Sugarcubes, Sundays Super Furry Animals, Supertramp, Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Astrid Swan, Taylor Swift
Tangerine Dream, Tarras, Teardrop Explodes, Tenderfoot, Tenfold Loadstar, Jennifer Terran, Ruth Theadore, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Topper, Toyah, Transmissionary Six, Trespassers William
U2, UB40, Ultravox, Uriah Heep
Van Der Graaf Generator, Suzanne Vega, Vangelis, Laura Viers, Noe Venable, Veronicas, Vertical Horizon
Sara Watkins, Waterboys, Gillian Welch, Carla Werner, Susan Werner, Amelia White, Sarah White, White Willow, Holly Williams, Lucinda Williams, Wire Daisies, Wishbone Ash, Without Gravity, Jah Wobble
XTC
Yes, Jesse Colin Young, Neil Young
Zebda
Sounds Like
Oh, heavens, this is so subjective!!! A recent review said:
"... a band moving in its own direction and refusing to sound like any of the countless other outfits with female singers." (Sea Of Tranquility)
....but if you really want to match us up, go to www.mermaidkiss.co.uk, give the music a listen and then you can decide for yourselves...
ETARLIS
Etarlis was released on June 18th 2007 and features guest appearances from Troy Donockley (Iona) and Jonathan Edwards (Panic Room & ex-Karnataka).
Buy the CD here for £9.95
"To describe this album as astonishing would be an understatement… there are bands who toil for many a year before producing a masterpiece of this quality… it is absolutely stunning."
Paul Jerome Smith, Fireworks music magazine, UK
“Ranks right up there with the very finest prog releases of the past few years.”
Joel Craig, Interstellar Overdrive USA
"Elemental rock on an epic scale." David Randall, Get Ready To Rock UK
“A stunning, epic album… absolutely spellbinding.”
Larry Kolota, Kinesis Progressive Rock, USA
“Vocalists Evelyn Downing and Kate Belcher are new stars in the music scene.”
Nick Gielkins, Mostly Pink, Netherlands
“A killer album.”
Gordon Tanner, Distant Early Warning, Canada
“One of the best albums of 2007.”
Artur Chacklowski, Metal Hammer Magazine & Radio Alfa, Poland
“A rich, varied, melodic and multi-layered album.”
Ian Fairholm. Progressive Ears, UK
“Mermaid Kiss has made one of the year's best albums.”
Anna Maria Stjarnell Collected Sounds USA/Sweden
2007 Awards:
Epic Prog named Etarlis the 6th best album of the year in its annual Top 10 list, and Kate won the Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year award for "Shadow Girl."
Interstellar Overdrive placed Etarlis even higher, at 5 in the annual Top 11 list and Evelyn won the Top Female Vocal Performance of the Year award for “The City Of Clouds.”
In addition, the Norwegian programme ‘Glasshuset’ listed Etarlis at 3 in their Top 10 albums of 2007
The band have released two previous CD's "The Mermaid Kiss Album" (2003) and "Salt On Skin" (2006).
They've also written and recorded the soundtrack for a short horror film and the score for a stage production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and have appeared on a number of compilations of cover songs including discs dedicated to the music of The Doors and The Catherine Wheel.
Hear the music and find out more at: www.mermaidkiss.co.uk
From reviews of "Salt On Skin"
"It's pretty damn perfect." Dave Randall, The Music Index/Get Ready To Rock (Album Of The Month - March 2006)
"Stunning!" Russ Elliot, Musical Discoveries
"'The Blushing Bride' is one of the best pieces of music I've heard all year!" Michael Popke, Sea Of Tranquility
From reviews of "The Mermaid Kiss Album"
"To say this is an emotionally charged album replete with gorgeous melodies, stunning vocal work and beautifully conceived ideas, would be an understatement." Greg Cummins, Sea Of Tranquility
"Haunting, sexy and compelling... this is the closest to music nirvana that one can get. One of THE releases of this or any other year." Michael Sullivan, The Here & There
"Outstanding.... an album of incredible depth and strength." Russ Elliot, Musical Discoveries
"An album of rare emotional quality.... makes what most other artists are doing seem insignificant. Nigel Messenger, Phase9 Entertainment
TO BUY THE CDs:
If you'd like to purchase any of our albums, please go to the shop page on our website: www.mermaidkiss.co.uk/shop/cds.htm
Our music is also available from Amazon, iTunes, Sony Connect and many other stores and sites.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Im pleased you like my music. I wish i had seen you at the globe, sadly i couldnt make it. Your music is truly beautiful and inspiring. I hope we can connect one day. Thanks again Moth xxx
Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music Nice to meet you through cyberlink! Keep up the Great Work! Wishes you All the Best in 2009! Enjoy your Week!
I really did enjoy the songs you listed on Myspace. I get quite a few Friend requests but unless I'm in tune with the music, I don't accept. So, thanks for the opportunity to hear the band and I'll certainly be back for more. I might even treat myself to an early Xmas present.
I believe every day should incorporate a different musical adventure.
I spend quite a lot of time on my PC and during the evening, I let a song or musical style pop into my head then see where it leads, often with the use of You-tube. At this moment, I'm re-visiting some old Buffalo Springfield tracks. The music felt so free, honest and less contrived back then compared to what the charts offer these days. The enjoyment of discovering new music and sharing with others still gives me the buzz that it's always done.
Hi there! We're holding a competition at SUPERSWEET (www.supersweet.org) and you could win an exhibition at Beyond Retro as part of their "East End Lights" series + a month’s worth of exposure on our digital Art Gallery in Feb 2010. To find out more... For Art entries, go to: www.tinyurl/Project-Recycle-Art For Fashion entries, go to: www.tinyurl/Project-Recycle-Fashion Thanks! SS x
I'm well, but tired after the Salwey Free Acoustic Wkend (which has been and gone) and we all had an amazing time. The next one is in January, watch my page and bulletins for more details.
Looking forward to 28th and hoping the roads won't be too waterlogged!
Saw your new blog posts. Wonderful to see how well you are doing. You are always in my thoughts. I still need to drop you a note. Been busy as usual but still spreading the word of your great music!
Cheers from your poet friend across the world! Cindy
Greetings. I just wanted to thank you for your continued support and invite you to have a first listen on myspace to the tracks off the new EP "Monster & Minstrel" due out later this month. Bright stars to you! Ahmond
i didn't just stop in to say high, i stopped in to say holy shit you have some really sweet music! all of the sounds really go in tune with each othe and have got really cool sounds. . Keep up with the great music!
Hi, Yes I enjoyed Patty Larkin very much (I've seen Patty Griffin too- she's fantastic). Patty Larkin is on her first ever UK tour. Unfortunatley the audience was pretty small (about 20) but we all went home happy. I was looking through your list of artists and was pleasantly surprised to see I'm not the only person who likes Laura Veirs, It Bites, Chicago, Yes, Tori Amos, Eilen Jewell and Ojos de Brujo (and there's still room for The Jayhawks and Nanci Griffith if you're looking for someone else to listen to!!) I saw Eilen Jewell at New Milton last month, she was on fine form, and saw It Bites for the first time since 1990 in September. No Francis Dunnery, but hearing Once Around The World played in full was a bit special. I hope your gigs go well for the rest of the year. I'm looking forward to Emily Smith, Lou Rhodes, Ojos de Brujo and a few others. All the best, moozicman xx
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