Opening track 'Dead Again' is a delightful example of the range of Ruth's voice and her talents on guitar, with much more to come. Some tracks are folky, others more jazzy and even a bit rocky but throughout we are kept company by Ruth's wonderful voice. 'Spiritualised' is more electro sounding with piano and synth vying for the lead and the vocals are even more stretched to Annie Lennox proportions... with her own eclectic sound indicating a bright future in store for Ms Slattery and Native State. They are currently working on a new EP, if it's more of the same I'm looking forward to hearing it.
Sean Bruce. Sandman Magazine.
Review of 'Something for your ears...' album
'NATIVE STATE now has a chance to display her deep, dynamic range- it’s genuinely emotive and quite captivating.' Jon manchestermusic.co.uk Review of Open Mic spot hosted by John Robb at BreakInTheCity, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 20 October 2007
'NATIVE STATE I’ve heard before and this CD has the vocals of a very talented woman indeed. Musically it suffers in that the tunes aren’t pushing the singer’s abilities to quite the extent they could. But it’s more than compensated for by a very entertaining singing range. MMM ½ (max MMMM) Jon manchestermusic.co.uk Demo Review at BreakInTheCity, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 20 October 2007
' ....sparklingly soulful acoustic pop with a hint of jazz... from the rich and melodic vocal cords and deftly played guitar of singer Ruth Slattery, here in solo mode. "Monkey See, Monkey Do", a world-weary look at politics and the media set to an intricate but compelling tune, is the highlight of a set that's a real breath of fresh air. ' manchestermusic.co.uk review of CASTLE ROCKS CANCER charity gig 30 June/1 July 2007
" Very interesting...great vocals.....commercial yet with a touch of the avant garde" Ron Atkinson (ex 808 state manager)
" Glorious....lovely sound....jazz....great vocals...commercial...and it breaks the rules" Pete Bear (Producer, Vertical Rooms)
Or buy the CD and have it delivered Hear Jase from ALL FM interviewing Ruth about the album and playing a couple of tracks on the Breakfast Xpress Monday 25 Feb If you missed the live broadcast click here and follow the link to listen again
Ruth Slattery is the woman behind Native State. Starting out with the band Djinn then moving to a shared house with other artists & musicians, including Damon Gough who was the first to find success as Badly Drawn Boy, Ruth set up her own recording studio to focus on her songwriting. Native State is the result.
We have a unique sound with strong melodic songwriting.
Line-up : Ruth Slattery (songwriter/vocals/acoustic guitar/keyboards/), Tom Owen (bass), Christie Spurling (drums), and Vikki Brunning (vocals/viola/keys).
'Something for your ears...' debut CD was released October 2007 through DreamTree records and also available on itunes/napster/rhapsody/amazonmp3
A new EP, ‘Chameleon’ is due for release in 2008 – available on itunes and all other download platforms from July with a physical release street date of 17 September.
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We just thought we'd just drop you a heads up about some of the stuff we've been blogging about at IndieLab this month, hope you enjoy it. Keep us in touch with what your up to....
STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED - A PROMOTER LETTING PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEIR GIGS........WELL WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY AROUND HERE!!!!!
COME ON DOWN AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW MANCHESTER BANDS AND THE MANC MUSIC SCENE
ADVANCE TICKETS Sept 11th - Nice Peter @ Sub61 - American musical comedy genius follows hugely successful tours with a new Manchester date - £5 tickets from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/53088
Sept 18th - The Violet May @ Night & Day - Sheffields most talked about band at the mo - you may recognise fronman Chris McClure as the face of The Arctic Monkeys and Toddla T's debut - £5 from - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/53191
Sept 25th - Doll & The Kicks @ Sub61 - As seen on 2 sold out dates with Morrissey @ Manchester Apollo - £6 tickets from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/50385
PAY ON THE DOOR GIGS August 1st @ Roadhouse - Sander Kommander, Der Die Das plus special guests - 7.30pm doors
August 7th @ Sub 61 - Sandbox, Daddys Milk, Elmer Thug and more TBC - 7.30pm doors
August 8th @ Roadhouse - Red Or Black, The Soul, Bonfires, Special K - 7pm
CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE... NINE BLACK ALPS KID BRITISH WAVE MACHINES MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE THE TRAVELLING BAND TEN BEARS THE VORTEX THE MAYBES KARIMA FRANCIS THE JESSIE ROSE TRIP FRAZER KING CASIO KID GIDEON CONN THE GAY BLADES THE WHISKYCATS TEN BEARS ..... with around 200 bands over the weekend
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Well new things on the show include beginning with the "Outstanding Overture" - the opening track of an influential bands's debut album, free download of the week (self explanatory!), "last chance to see" - a look at an long running exhibition or event that closes the week after the show, a free/cheap gig guide, interviews with local community groups and up and coming bands plus special features that so far have included trans-pennine walks and a guide to all the city centre's art galleries.
Oh, and we play the odd tune too! If you're ever free on a Fridat between 11am and Noon and fancy dropping in with your guitar then you know where we are!
Hope you're all well - cheers for the message! Jase :)x
The Canteen / Blowout are proud to announce their new night at ABODE in Chorlton.
The Canteen DJs Mark & Leon will be spinning the best tunes in Rock & Roll, Northern Soul, Funk, Folk, Indie, Ska, Country & Psych, plus some of the best live music around.
Thanks for getting in touch, glad you like the sound of our tracks! Just had a listen to your stuff... sounds great! Love Chameleon,very funky and lovely vocals!
Hi, yeah we book original acts, Cleo Laine, Kenny Ball and loads of other great jazz Artists too. We also have a nightclub and 1100 capacity live music venue in town called The State Club.
hey there we are based in leeds but wanna play everywhere...seriously we are hooked on this live ting now weve finally got going, if ya know anyone or anywhere that will have us on that would be amazin, stay in touch lady muchos smiles, karlos, japanesefightingfish
Have a great weekend! I love this quote! Karen ------------------- "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars." ~Henry Van Dyke
Hey, really love your stuff, would be delighted to accept it but i'm really busy with a few bands at the moment.. Gutted!! i'd love to otherwise, it sounds amazing to me! love xx
chameleon ep is now available on:
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