Al Jolson, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Tracy Chapman, Hall and Oates, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Withers, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, David Bowie, Sting, The Beautiful South (early stuff), Shaun Colvin, Bic Runga, Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush, Madonna, Eva Cassidy, Sarah Mclachalan, Nirvana, David Gray, Oasis, Kate Rusby, Damien Rice, U2, Snow Patrol, Embrace, Jack Johnson, Ray La Montagne, Cathy Dennis, Mann and Weil, Diane Warren…
Sounds Like
Judy Tzuke, Feist, Carole King, KT Tunstall, The Sundays, Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Beverly Craven, Stevie Nicks, Cathy Dennis, Damien Rice, Jack Johnson, Missy Higgins, Colby,
Growing up in North West England; Rebecca Rothwell sang songs from the Beatles to the Stones while her dad strummed along on the guitar. One day, her father bought Rebecca her own guitar; she took it, sang with it and started to write.
Rebecca's popularity has sprouted since XFM's Clint Boon featured one of her demos. She's also sang at a Coronation Street Wedding, to Man Utd., to the members of the Masai Marra tribe and even the odd Arabian billionaire!
As well, as racking up gigs at London venues including The Old Blue Last, 93 Feet East, The Borderline and the Soho Revue Bar supporting the likes of Theoretical Girl, Laura Marling, Hafdis Huld, Polly Polusama, Julian Velard and Mark Morris (Blue Tones); Rebecca has been playing boutique festivals including Secret Garden Party and Bloom Fest, and starting up her own night Future Divas.
Rebecca is currently working on new material with Dave Kosten who recently
produced Bat for Lashes stunning debut album, recent chart toppers Mint Royale as well as long standing collaborations with Dave Luke of the
critically acclaimed My Computer.
As a songwriter for other artists Rebecca has also worked on tracks for the likes of Bless Beats (Wiley, DJ Ironik) with a number of artists lined up to work with her in 2009 though like everything in music it's all a little bit hush hush at the mo...
‘Quirky indie hotpick’
Time Out
'Stunningly Beautiful and Thought Provoking'
Clint Boon, Music Response DJ, XFM
‘Future Favourite’
Paul Kramer, Hit Sheet
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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Hey Manchester girl! Pretty nice gig tonight, especially 'Shy' (such a beautiful song!) and 'America'...just because i was a fan of Dawsons' Creek as well lol..but i do'nt wanna live in the US...and personnally, i'd prefer Joey or Jen than Pacey to marry ;) Sadly i haven't seen you at the end of the concerts. hope you' ll be back soon in London. Cheers!
Hiya Bec! Long time no speak - hope all is well in London! Loving Purple - your voice gets better every time I hear you. At least a gazillion miles away from Space Cadet :) Much love xxx
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