ABOUT BOOKMARKS and RODDY HART...
Bookmarks is the debut studio album from 27 year old Scottish singer/songwriter Roddy Hart, released in the UK on Vertical Records and in the US on Compass Records. Written and produced by Roddy (with co-production from Paul McGeechan), it features guest performances from legendary US singer Kris Kristofferson, Scotland's very own Eddi Reader, and members of the Trashcan Sinatras, amongst others.
Roddy has toured and played shows in America (including South by Southwest), Japan, Spain, Ireland and the UK, and opened for artists such as Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Ray LaMontagne, Teddy Thompson, and Rosanne Cash (as well as recording songs one late and rainy night in Glasgow with Ryan Adams and Brad Pemberton from the Cardinals that might one day see the light...). He recently completed tour support for Scottish favourites Deacon Blue and Eddi Reader on both of their UK tours, and performed at the Royal Albert Hall on the last Kris Kristofferson tour. Watch out for his shows, both solo and with band, near you soon.
"BOOKMARKS" PRESS REVIEWS...
"The real deal; a mature, measured songwriter...[producing] such an accomplished record" (Album of the Week) Scotland on Sunday
"Stunning...[An] instant classic...sure to stand up for decades to come" Global Rhythm Magazine
"All the makings of a classic...timeless...a well crafted, stunning album" 5 out of 5 The Sunday Mail
"Great lyrics, great voice, great songs. This young man deserves to be a star" 5 out of 5 The Daily Record
"Hart has given us something very special here" 5 out of 5 Maverick
"He combines a bit of young Dylan with a Costello croon...The highly memorable Bookmarks marks an impressive debut from Hart, and sets the bar high for his future efforts..." 4 out of 5 AllMusic.com
"The voice, like a fledgling Willie Nelson, captivates" Uncut
"Echoes of a young Jackson Browne or Ron Sexsmith...Outstanding" The Daily Express
"A genuinely distinctive singer crafting genuinely literate, affecting, soul stirring music...verging on the hymnal...exhilirating" Americana-UK.com
"Bookmarks is one of the purest invocations of classic Americana...think Springsteen, Petty, and Ryan Adams..." Harp Magazine
"Hart is all heart, beating with intensity and evoking a fragile yearning" Inside Entertainment
"[A] beautifully made...impressive album" Country Music People
"Invigorating the past and present with creativity and intelligence...Bookmarks is an impressive record...that could sit aside Willie Nelson’s early career and Ryan Adams’ current solo work" Amplifier Magazine
"A remarkable debut album" PopMatters.com
"Scottish wunderkind Roddy Hart has the heart and soul of a Nebraska farm hand...'Bookmarks' bears all the hallmarks of classic Americana" No Depression Magazine
Hi, just stopping by to let you know about a couple of gigs we're doing this weekend. Also come and listen to our album tracks, click the flyer below. x
Hi Roddy, Sounds good! Thanks for befriending me and Paint It Black. Hope you like it. Wish you success and inspiration with your music, and many delights. all best, Janet F.
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Hi--Caught your show in NYC 4/10/09 when you opened for Kris Kristofferson. I want to say you were wonderful--your songs are just beautiful. Good luck with your promising career!
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