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Patsy Matheson
Acoustic / Folk / Indie



Leeds, Northeast
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/27/2009
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Member Since9/9/2007
Band MembersPatsy Matheson
InfluencesPaul Brady, Boo Hewerdine, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Martyn, Suzanne Vega, Joni Mitchell, Karine Polwart, Isaac Guillory, Kate Bush, Jon Strong, Jools Parker, Tim Wood, Show of Hands, Becky Mills, Clive Gregson, Mike Chapman, Crowded House, Madonna, June Tabor, Planxty, Paul Weller, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, America, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Justin Currie, Rachel Goodwin, Jon Redfern, Tom Petty, Sting, All Saints, Sheryl Crow, Mark Cohn, the Beatles, Judie Tzuke, Hot House Flowers, Glenn Tilbrook, Davy Spillane, Simon & Garfunkel, Helen Watson, Lucinda Williams, Martin Simpson, Jon Gibbons, the Verve, Mark Knopfler, Andy Irvine, Led Zeppelin, Pentangle, Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson, etc...
Sounds LikeWaking the Witch (funny, that)
Record LabelTomorrow Records/PARAMIJO/WITCH RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Barton, The Ropewalk (as guest of Clive Gregson) Barton upon Humber, Lincs
Nov 18 2009 8:00P
Otley, Korks (accompanied by Clive Gregson) Otley
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Cotteridge, Tower of Song (accompanied by Clive Gregson) Cotteridge, nr Birmingham
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Torquay, Blue Walnut Cafe (accompanied by Clive Gregson) Torquay
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
Lowdham, Old Ship Inn (accompanied by Clive Gregson) Lowdham, Nr Notts
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Nr Burton, Rosliston, The Madhouse (accompanied by Clive Gregson, with special guest Becky Mills) Swadlincote, Rosliston, Midlands

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   About Patsy Matheson

Patsy Matheson has come a long way since 1991, when, as a young singer/songwriter, she entered a song writing competition, and was chosen as the winner by none other than Maddy Prior and Clive Gregson.

Founder member and one quarter of the award winning female acoustic group, Waking the Witch, Patsy has been writing songs and winning over audiences ever since.

Her first solo album, ‘With My Boots On’, (Tomorrow Records 1996) featured just her voice and that instantly recognisable guitar and received much critical acclaim. FRoots described her as having ‘an angel voice’, and Time Out called her ‘an assured and confident talent’. For live work, she teamed up with acoustic bass player, Jon Short, (Deep Sky Divers, Jon Strong Band) and together they toured the length and breadth of the UK, receiving rave reviews. Along the way, she supported such names as John Martyn, Glenn Tilbrook, Dick Gaughan, Nick Harper, Al Stewart, Roy Harper, The Saw Doctors and Michael Chapman (who subsequently invited her to sing on two of his albums), and completed a UK tour as guest of virtuoso guitar player, Gordon Giltrap. When she had the pleasure of supporting Christy Moore for a gig at St George’s Hall in Bradford, she was so well received that he invited her to complete the rest of his tour at such prestigious venues as Liverpool Philharmonic and Birmingham Symphony Halls. A solo appearance on the acoustic stage at the 1997 Glastonbury Festival followed...

In 2003, having had a break to start a family, she took on the challenge of putting together a vocal harmony group, approaching solo artists Rachel Goodwin and Jools Parker, and Waking the Witch was formed – later joined by Becky Mills. The band rapidly went from strength to strength, releasing three groundbreaking albums and a live DVD. They completed numerous tours of the UK, played at many of the major UK festivals, including Cambridge, Trowbridge and Glastonbury and made countless radio appearances, including live sessions on BBC Radio 2 for both Janice Long and Bob Harris. They have also been played by Mike Harding on his Radio 2 Folk Show (Patsy’s composition Rock ‘n’ Roll was featured as a ‘Tour Bus Tune’) and on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The most recent CD, ‘Boys from the Abattoir’ was among HMV’s top selling Folk CDs, and was one of the albums considered for the 2007 Mercury Music Award.

Following the farewell tour of Waking the Witch in spring 2008, and armed with a bunch of brand new songs, Patsy set about recording a solo album, ‘Little Piece of England’. She teamed up with producer/guitarist Sam Bartholomew with the aim of making a stripped back recording that felt as close to a real, unamplified, acoustic sound as possible. With both Patsy and Sam playing several old, vintage American acoustic guitars, and with the help of Gina Dootson on backing vocals and Harry Hamer (Chumbawamba) on percussion, the end result is an upclose and intimate, natural sound.

The CD is due to be released on October 6, 2008 on Witch Records (WITCH 003) and Patsy, accompanied by Sam Bartholomew, will be touring through the winter showcasing the release. The live shows will demonstrate just how she has built up an enviable reputation as a talented singer/songwriter as well as a guitarist and mandolin player with an accomplished and individual style.

For more information, contact info@wakingthewitch.co.uk or see www.patsymatheson.co.uk


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Rum Doodle

Rum Doodle



Nov 23 2009 10:45 PM

cheers, nice to be linked.

Rum Doodle
Jim Tilly

Jim Tilly



Nov 22 2009 8:31 PM

Thanks for the add...great music!
Johnners

John Metcalfe



Nov 18 2009 3:59 PM

Have a good 'un at Korks tonight Pats
Wish I could have been there
John
x
Steve

Steve Llewellyn



Nov 10 2009 6:49 PM

Will try to make the Kork's gig.

Hope all is well.
Fornost Arnor

Fornost Arnor



Oct 30 2009 3:44 PM

Thanks for accepting our add request.

The debut album 'Escaping The Abyss' is out December 2009. Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks. Check out the samples on the profile in the meantime. We hope you like what you hear.



Fornost Arnor.
Johnners

John Metcalfe



Oct 22 2009 10:02 AM

Oh no!...Korks, Wednesday November 18...I have only just realised...WEDNESDAY!!! The one night of the week when I am 'otherwise engaged' DISASTER!
How typical is that? Oh well, I'm sure you'll manage without me. Ha!

Take care Pats

John
x
element [STUDIO]

element [STUDIO]



Oct 5 2009 7:55 AM


Thanks alot for the add!

Welcome to Element Studio!
Sara

Sara



Oct 4 2009 2:14 PM

Hello, I hope you are having a great Sunday and relaxing weekend.  It is not that nice here - dull and cold, well I am cold at least.  Not doing a lot today just chilling on the computer and watching a bit of telly.  I hope you are ok.  Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
Sara
XXX
Cole Emerson Higgins

Cole Emerson Higgins



Sep 27 2009 8:57 PM

Hi, I'm dropping by with a big Sunday hug. Hope your day is a good one.
                                                 Keeping it low, Cole
bloodguitar

bloodguitar



Sep 23 2009 12:31 AM

Hi hope you have a good gig on Sat - would've popped along, but i'm gigging that night. I'll look out for you next time you are in Essex!!
Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'

Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'



Sep 21 2009 9:24 AM

Cheers for the add Patsy - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!

Heidi

Heidi Tidow



Sep 14 2009 4:08 PM

Hi Patsy, how's things? Hope the gigging's going well :)
Jean

Jean Camp



Sep 14 2009 8:02 AM

Great to meet you and be introduced to your music on Saturday at Mike's birthday bash.  Got some great pics and will send them over.
Looking forward to seeing you again when you next in the South West!
Best wishes - Jean x
Factory St Studios

Factory St Studios



Aug 24 2009 12:32 PM

Without further a do we are pleased to announce the studio is open.

The large live room has acoustically isolated zones, vocal booth, digital capabilities and extensive analogue mixing and mastering facilities.

Contemporary interior design with furniture from bmw and deep shag pile carpets, provided together with excellent engineers, affordable rates, fresh coffee and a private terrace we have created one of the best studios in the north for you.

Contact 01274 682125 for more details.





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sonicmaster

sonicmaster



Aug 13 2009 10:15 PM

Thank you so much!
Peace + Love + Health + Success!
americana-uk

americana-uk



Aug 11 2009 3:51 PM

Hello again,

Four more little sonic gems for your August pleasure are now available on the site. Blitzen Trapper, Boulder Acoustic Society, Jay Brannan and The Wiyos. Yet another fine quartet even though we say so ourselves as picked them out.
Richard

Richard



Aug 2 2009 11:08 PM

pops in wishing You a good week ahaed! xx
Darren Waller .... vocalist and blues harmonica

Darren waller



Jul 25 2009 11:19 AM

dropping in to say hi!....all the best wishes to you


love n respect xxx

Darren
Stormclouds

Stormclouds



Jul 24 2009 7:38 AM

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Richard

Richard



Jul 22 2009 8:49 PM

Pops in to say Hi Patsy. I do hope You are well? bless You xx
Southwind

Southwind



Jul 21 2009 10:56 AM

Thanks for the add !!!
Gregory

Gregory Lea



Jul 10 2009 8:15 PM

Thanks for the add; have a great 2009.
Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Jul 9 2009 1:39 AM



Just dropping by to say howdy and we hope you have a great day!!!
~the Urban Monroes

Angie Shaw

Angie Shaw



Jun 16 2009 4:14 PM

Thanks Pats! Big fan of WTW. Good luck with solo stuff. Doing a bit of that myself at the moment! Keep in touch. All the best.

Angie
x
Rhythm Festival

Rhythm Festival



Jun 13 2009 10:12 AM

Rhythm Festival 2009, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. August 21-23
Details: www.rhythmfestival.net
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