We hope that we have created something original in blending acoustc guitar with melodic & rhythmic bass accompanyment to our own arrangements of contemporary acoustic music - otherwise - answers on a postcard please
Ruth & Gary began performing as a duo after the demise of the celtic rock band GAELFORCE in the late 90's. They performed at most of the major venues and Festivals all over Europe and released 2 highly respected albums (Stoirm and Pay The Reckoning).
They have become well respected performers on the Yorkshire and national acoustic music scene for their arrangements of contemporary songs by other artistes as well as their own compositions.
They have a hand in running the Acoustic Lounge most Sundays at the Sandygate Hotel in Wath-Upon-Dearne and for the last 10 years or so both are integral members of the Dearne Culture Trust which stages the annual Wath Festival (now in it's 35th year) - www.syfolk.co.uk/festival
Ruth & Gary have also released 2 well recieved albums in their own right, the first .....Secret was released in 2002 and was followed by Counting Down the Days in 2005
Here's a review from Ruth Palmer @ Folking.com
"Having seen the duo that is Ruth and Gary Wells before, I honestly do believe that they are one of the best examples of a traditional folk act around at the present time, beautifully covering fantastically-selected songs and writing their own timeless classics. The mix of Gary..s bass playing, Ruth..s acoustic guitar and amazing voice, creates a unique sound that has to be heard live to be appreciated fully. The duet began their set with a wonderful take on Louis Armstrong..s ..What a Wonderful World..; to be followed by an amazing sounding version of Natalie Merchant..s: ..Motherland..; which greatly emphasised the outstanding clarity of Ruth..s voice. Their set continued with a mix of covers and the couple..s own songs. A particular highlight for me was a take on Martyn Joseph..s ..Strange Ways.., having seen Joseph perform this track, solo many times, to hear it performed by two people and to be sung by a female voice proved to be a welcomed variation. Completing their set with the well-loved Pogue..s ..Fairytale in New York.. couldn..t have been more ideal."
And here's what Allan Wilkinson had to say about them "Ruth and Gary Wells provided support for the evening, with a half hour set which simply flew by. It's always great to hear Ruth's own songs and their eclectic pick of the best songs on the block. Natalie Merchant's Motherland is a firm favourite, and Louis Armstrong's What A Wonderful World was a great choice; you don't often hear that in a folk club! It's also always good to hear Fairy Tale of New York at anytime of the year, but particularly in December; the song is just as good, but with that added flutter of seasonal cheer. Lovely
Hiya guys... just to let you know I've just posted two videos of you guys playing at The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican's Acoustic Circus gig from last Saturday at the Academy Theatre. Go to: www. youtube. com/mrfluxcapacitor All the best Scott and Danny
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The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican's Acoustic Circus at the Academy Theatre, Birdwell 19th April 2008... all proceeds to Barnsley Hospice. Featuring Steph Shaw, Richard Kitson, Ruth & Gary Wells, Treebeard and Steve Haythorne
Hi Ruth and Gary. Your songs are great on here. Lovely voices and great playing. Would love to see you live some day. Good to have you as new friends. Hope you are both well. Fele free to drop by my page and say hello any time. Best Wishes from Glasgow Fiona
Hi there. Thanks so much for the friend request. I was so looking forward to listening to your tracks and the bloody computer won't play anything on anyones page at the moment. Don't know what's going on there! I'll be back to listen another time. Take care and have fun. Jo
Hi There, Thanks for the friends request. How are you? I hope you are well. It's been a pleasure to hear your music and I shall look forward to hearing more. Cheers for checking out my songs. I hope you enjoyed. All the very best, Mark
Burton Streets next Open Mic night for Bands and Solo Artists is on Sat 15th Feb
THIS IS NEW. An open Mic night especially for Songwriters to showcase their work.
ARE YOU INTO THE SPOKEN WORD. Another new night at Burton Street.
An ‘Open-Mic’ for creative writers to perform their work or just for poetry lover to read our their favourite writing. Better than slouching on the sofa watching telly!!
Hi Ruth & Gary Wells , hope you are well and hope to see you @:
Viva La Diva @ The Priory, Doncaster SATURDAY JULY 14th 2007 w/ DJ's £3b4 11 £4 b4 12 £6 after
First 150 people in get a FREE Jamie Fisher Electro Mix CD!
Jamie Fisher (Funkissential/'Just Be Good to Me') Greg Masters (Vibe) Dino (Bed/Resident) Rick 'Stylus' Lister (Resident)
This month welcomes Leeds lege Jamie Fisher. Jamie has been making waves in the clubscene up and down the country of late and the signs are more than showing that these waves are going to become tidal size in the coming months with his filthy electronic bad boy releases of which we are being subjected to on some what of a regular basis, most recently with the massive club hit 'Just Be Good To Me' of which Jamie has recently enjoyed massive success with.
'Just Be Good To Me' sold 1000 copies in 9 days and required a repress to supply the demand. The track also entered the DMC WORLD CHARTS at number 2! and has also been added to Compilation CDs in South Africa & Italy 'Bump' and 'Clubwurx', each selling in excess of 90,000 copies.
Jamie is also shaping up his own Electro House label; ‘HighVoltage Records’ which as had huge support from ‘Steve Angelo’, ‘Sebastian Ingrosso’ & ‘Rob Tissera’. Already the label as signed some top producers & got some wicked tracks lined up for next year.
Jamie's residencies include Sundissential/Funkissential and Glasshouse.
