Richard , best known as a solo performer has worked and/or recorded with some great musicians and singers including Charles O'Connor (Horslips) ,Dick Miles, Chris Parkinson (House Band/Band of Hope/Martin Carthy& Norma Waterson)),Gerry Rees, Damien Barber (The Demon Barbers),The Fettlers,The Wilson Family ,Becky Taylor,Joy Rennie and Flossie Malavialle. In recent years he has worked with North east musician , songwriter and former Fettler, Ron Angel . The Endeavour Shantymen who accompany Richard at many maritime events and festivals are, John Lawson, Steve Dawes, Mike Shorttle and Ron Angel.Lately some new faces have appeared namely Dave Myers (Darlington Mummers), Graham Walker ( formerly WILLARDS LEAP) and Dick Miles.
Richard is again available with great British instrumentalist CHRIS PARKINSON. Chris otherwise works with Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson,. Steve Philips and several others.
Influences
Odetta,Louis Killen,Hughie Jones, Martin Carthy,Bob Dylan,John Mayall, Julian Bream,
Roger McGough,Mike Waterson, John Renbourn,Pete Seeger,Ron Angel, Frank Sinatra, A.L.Lloyd, Sibelius, Brahms, Alex Campbell,Johnny Cash, Paddy Tunney,Joseph Taylor, Cream.Red Wine.Peter Grainger.John Berry,Jeanette, Neil Young, Johnny Handle,Nina Simone.
Sounds Like
You can buy Richard Grainger Albums On Line.
'EYE OF THE WIND' The classic album - folk opera- telling the epic tale of James Cooks' Voyage of discovery on 'Endeavour' features the distinctive voice of David Attenborough and music from Richard Grainger with a host of North East artistes. £13.99 inc p&p ( UK and International)ALSO AVAILABLE AS A DOWNLOAD FROM DEC 1st. Check out the website at www.wovenwheatwhispers.co.uk.
'ON HEATHER & CLARTY MOOR' Richard sings Original and Traditional Songs of the North York Moors including Mary of the Dale,Lyke Wake Dirge, The Iron Miners Testimonial, Foxhunting Song , Last Coble Fisherman, Come Along By, Teesside&Yorkshire,Cleveland Home and more...
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BOOKERS, AGENTS & FRIENDS LEND US A MOMENT! Richard is presently putting together the following tours abroad. If you are reading this and can help with a venue, booking or have any recommendations please get in touch.
GERMANY,HOLLAND & BELGIUM in March & April 2008
The USA EAST COAST in June 2008
SCOTLAND September 2008
FRANCE October 2008
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND November 2008
USA WEST COAST February 2009
UK Generally Available 2008 and 9.
IT WOULD BE GREAT HEAR FROM YOU!!
Richard Grainger is a singer and songwriter steeped in the Northumbrian and English Folk Traditions.
As a teenager he represented his native Cleveland ( North East Coast of Yorkshire) at an EFDSS National Gathering at Cecil Sharp House in London. He became a member of the widely popular 'Teesside Fettlers' for 3 years.He started his recording career in 1986 with an album on Fellside Records ( FE038) titled 'Herbs on the Heart'. To the surprise of the 'sceptical'record company,the album wasn't ignored by the media and received great reviews. The leading Folk Mag of the time hailed him as 'the new Carthy or Nic Jones'.
Today,after nearly twenty years in the business, he is acknowledged as one of the finest exponents of folk song in the UK and has gone much further than many of his contemporaries .
Richard is a guitar player and has evolved his own unique approach to accompaniment.
With more than a dozen albums to his credit,he is North Yorks and Teessides most prolific writer since Graeme Miles.
Richards latest CD Album 'Warhorse' is to be released in June. It prove's Richards enthusiasm and sheer connection to his music has never diminished but continues to grow stronger.
Richard takes his music around the world, composed 4 productions for the stage,written some British folk 'classics', has recorded more than 12 CD's, appeared on TV and radio and is relaxed before an audience of 10 or 10,000.
He's got a sense of humour too and is widely acknowledged for his introductions which turn into fascinating and often hilarious stories in their own right.
Richard is touring now from his base on the North York Moors in Northern England and plans to continue to get his music performed before a much larger audience. If he's down your way- don't miss him he's one of the strongest 'folk-roots' performers around.
'A folk singer in the truest sense' Hoy at Anchor,Leigh on Sea,Essex
'One of the great northern bards'- Keith Kendrick+v
Hi R.. i just put a new song up about where i live on the adrken moor :-) have a listen..o and we'd be up for the August one no worries- but would need 2 know soon as i'm booking a tour in Holland.. katus
we don..t only like your shirt(but its great..think about it), we also like your music=) unfortunatly we can not see you at a gig when you..re not in germany, but when you will come again we will be there...and maybe your shirt too;) maike and inga
I'm still singing, although one of the only few from the group who still is. It's nice to know that you can remember the group. Thanks for the add by the way. Jennifer
