The Band, Tim Buckley, Little Feat, Patsy Cline, Sam Cooke, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Gram Parsons, The Waifs, The Stones, Ray Davies, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, John Fogerty, Ry Cooder, Aretha Franklin, Jackie Wilson, John Prine, John Martyn, Neil Young, Sandy Denny, Stevie Winwood, Aaron Neville, Loudon Wainwright III, Frankie Miller, Alan Toussaint, early Van, Eric Bibb, Percy Sledge, Fred Neil, Iris Dement, Tim Hardin, Laura Nyro, Jackson Browne, Miles Davies, Terry Reid, Betty Wright, Ann Peebles...
Siobhan has been performing her heartfelt music since the tender age of fourteen, starting around her local South East London scene. She was encouraged to do so by her parents, whose 60s/ 70s eclectic record collection was a breath of fresh air, as opposed to the early nineties music she was subjected to, given her age. At seventeen, she sang lead vocals on an Alabama 3 song 'Bulletproof' from their album 'Power In The Blood'. That same year she signed a publishing deal with 4AD Music (home of the Pixies, Cocteau Twins, etc). Since then she has toured extensively around the UK and Europe, supporting artists as diverse as Evan Dando, Damien Dempsey, Roddy Frame, Mr David Viner, Jimmy Cliff, Glenn Tilbrook and The Magic Numbers.
Siobhan has recently signed to Irish label 'Celtic Collections' and has nearly completed her long awaited second album, due to be released later this year. Title tbc...
She released her debut album 'Repeat To Fade' on IRL (Sinead O'Connor, Tinariwen) in 2004. This was shortly follwed by a single, 'Piece Of Me'
Siobhan is currently recording her second album in Dublin, due to be released in September. Look out for new songs on this site...
'Her songs give the impression of having been soaked in whiskey, dust and turmoil for decades – with a spellbinding voice to match.' Drowned in Sound
'South-Londoner Parr has already collaborated with the likes of Grand Drive, Evan Dando and Alabama 3, who all fell for her rich, emotive vocal talent. She excels as a songwriter, and 'Repeat To Fade' combines folk, country, blues and southern soul vibes with intelligently written, late-night observations that belie her years.' The Independent
'...and then there is the voice. Bearing in mind the tricks that can be done in a recording studio, it is pleasing to tell you that the powerful voice that belts out these songs is the real McCoy'. Morning Star
'With a voice that carries far more depth and emotion than should be allowed in one do young, the nineteen year ‘old’ Siobhan Parr has created an album of songs that evoke a sound normally associated with American alt-country blues. Siobhan has a gorgeously powerful voice, the strength of the songwriting and the soulfulness oozes forth in every vibrant song to such an extent that they seem instantly familiar. This is a fabulous debut by a clearly talented woman'.” netrhythms.co.uk
'The country blues answer to Joss Stone, 19 year old Londoner Parr may be barely of legal drinking age but she has a voice that speaks of years soaking up Southern barroom whisky fumes. she could easily crack the Lucinda Williams crossover market if she felt the desire, but it's the bottle bruised blues of the funkily sleazed and slouched do right Woman I Am, the swaggering R&B veined Piece of Me and off the shoulder choppy Joplin soul of On The Move that likely most represent her heart and intentions. For which we and alcohol suppliers the world over should be truly appreciative'. Between the Planets.co.uk
at The Magnolia, 211 Lordship Land, East Dulwich, London SE22 8AH Telephone : 020 8299 4116
An intimate warm-up to the 3-day event in the small upstairs room at The Magnolia featuring the great Miller Anderson (accompanied by Kris Gray) with The Broadkasters, Dr King & Nervous Jonty Atkinson supporting.
Hosted by Miller Anderson - the great lost British rock voice (who fronted the Keef Hartley Band at the Original Woodstock festival 40 years ago)
3 days of Live Music and Record Fayre
27th, 28th, 29th November '09 in 2 south London venues
Sunday 29th November '09
at the Half Moon, 10 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London SE24 9HU
Telephone : 020 7274 2733
Afternoon Session : 12.00 noon til 4.30 p.m. £5.00 entry (money back with vinyl purchases of £5.00 from Jailhouse Records who will be selling rare & collectable vinly at the accompanying 'Dream Machine' Record Fayre)
Miller Anderson
Jonty Atkinson
Dr King
Joe Wooley Sasha Adamcewski
Evening Session : 5.30 p.m. til 10.30 p.m. £10.00 entry (money back with vinyl purchases of £10.00 from Jailhouse Records who will be selling rare & collectable vinyl at the accompanying 'Dream Machine' Record Fayre)
Miller Anderson (with Kris Gray)
The Coal Porters Big Joe Louis Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke The Hine Brothers
Hosted by Miller Anderson - the great lost British rock voice (who fronted the Keef Hartley Band at the Original Woodstock festival 40 years ago)
3 days of Live Music and Record Fayre
27th, 28th, 29th November '09 in 2 south London venues
Saturday 28th November '09
at the Half Moon, 10 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London SE24 9HU Telephone : 020 7274 2733
Afternoon Session : 12.00 noon til 5.00 p.m. £5.00 entry (money back with vinyl purchases of £5.00 from Jailhouse Records who will be selling at the accompanying 'Dream Machine' Record Fayre)
Miller Anderson Jonty Atkinson Dr King Steve 'Boltz' Bolton Butch & Femme Gabriel Mesh Archie 'Zoo Kid'
Evening Session : 6.00 p.m. til 12.00 midnight. £10.00 entry (money back with vinyl purchases of £10.00 from Jailhouse Records who will be selling at the accompanying 'Dream Machine' Record Fayre)
Miller Anderson (with Kris Gray) East of Ealing Dave Sutherland Siobhan Parr The Broadkasters Steve Morrison
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
The deXter Bentley Hello GoodBye Show returns to the airwaves on Resonance 104.4 FM this Saturday 5th September between noon and 1.30pm. Today's broadcast is in conjunction with PESTIVAL * With contributions from the Mosquito expert Dr. James Logan, an essay from the author Tim Burrows (on the subject of insects in rock and pop), plus live music from the London based alt/art duo Plug, who will debut new insect related material especially written for Hello GoodBye.
* PESTIVAL is a festival celebrating insects in art, and the art of being an insect. Pestival 2009 runs from 3rd-6th September @ The Southbank Centre and is jam-packed with insect-inspired talks and debates, as well as comedy, music, walks, workshops, installations and experiments. For further information, please visit: http://pestival.org
Tune in and turn on. Episode 18 features the long awaited return of Ben Folke Thomas, from his hidden island lair to continue his evil plans to take over the world, an interview with, performance by, exclusive album track play, and give away, by noir-folkists 'Juniper Leaf', and many more goodly musical gifts to be bestowed upon you dear listener by the noble Lantern Players.
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The Kittiwakes - CD Launch - Clerkenwell 22nd June
Leigh-on-Sea 3-piece, The Kittiwakes, celebrate the release of their Midwich Records debut, ‘Lofoten Calling’, a collection of original folk songs written about the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands above the Arctic Circle and influenced by the traditional music of Norway and the British Isles.
'The Kittiwakes craft timeless and magical acoustically dappled folk treats - gentle and alluring ostensibly Gaelic in sound texture and gorgeously flighty braided as they are by corteges of mandolins, accordions and violins.' [LOSING TODAY]
'The Kittiwakes (rissa tridactyla): delicious, intriguing and evocative music, beautifully played and sung by this talented trio. Recommended to twitchers and lovers of folk music alike' [LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL]
Tune in to episode 12 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, featuring the creme de la creme of the capital's most comely crooners. Stunning live performances beautifully captured for your listening pleasure, at London's Finest Folk Club, The Lantern Society.
And, why not join us for the next Lantern Society - Thursday 18th June.
The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, London. EC1R 3BL
Hello there, Hows it going? Thanks for the Add & for checking out my music. Cool Sounds. If you're over at facebook you can check out my page there too...
Hey Siobhan, sorry I missed you last night, I wasn't allowed to stay in the pub because I looked too young! Anyway, looked like a smashing set, I'll surely see you around. Maybe have you down at the Alma at some point?
Hello Siobhan Parr. This is our first headline London show for a very long time, to celebrate finishing our new album which will be out later this year. So come on down and have a good time with us.
...and of course don't forget London's Finest Folk Club, The next Lantern Society - Thursday 7th May at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3BL. Neartest tube Farringdon.
