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Roots Union
Acoustic / Folk / Roots Music

song & dance band....



SOUTH, South
United Kingdom

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Member Since8/23/2006
Band MembersTobias Ben Jacob: Vocals, guitar
Phillip Henry: Dobro, harmonica, beatbox
Hannah Martin: Violin, backing vocals
Michael Sykes: Drums, backing vocals
Jamie Graham: Bass


Management: Contact Jon Brilliant
jon@brilliantmusic.biz
Influences


American roots music, English & Irish Folk & Balladry, Bob Dylan & countless other songwriters, floor-singers and players from the 60s on, Woody Guthrie, Martin Carthy, English Acoustic Collective, Rory MacLeod, David Sylvian, Blind Willie Johnson, Sonny Terry, Jerry Douglas, Debashish Battacharya, CSN & Neil Young, Van Morrison, 'the Boss', Bob Marley, Steve Reich, Island Records, Late Junction, Transatlantic Sessions.........




 


'Bele Aelis' at Broadstairs Folk Week 2009






Sounds Like... folk/acoustic roots music, Americana, an old fashioned singalong with goodtime -feelgood dancing, a story in song, songs to light your candle by, torchsongs, a song to keep us warm, love songs, ballads, airs, acoustic guitar wizardry, 'acoustic trance', English Soul Music (ESM), nouveau contemporary and global sounds…

“Well I don’t mind putting my neck on the line and saying that these two are surely going to hit the big time before too long. Tobias ben Jacob and Phillip Henry, two great guitarists and what a voice Tobias has too... Phillip spent last month in India studying slide guitar with Debashish Bhattacharya, so surely things can only go from strength to strength...”

Verity Sharp – Late Junction, BBC Radio 3






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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 1 2010 8:00P
UK TOURS PLANNED FOR 2010 NATIONWIDE, South
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Globe @ Hay. Tigerfish Sessions HAY ON WYE, Wales
Apr 24 2010 8:00P
Oxjam @ River Cottage DORSET, Southwest
May 1 2010 8:00P
FESTIVAL SEASON 2010 NATIONWIDE, South
Jul 14 2010 6:00P
Larmer Tree Festival SALISBURY

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   About Roots Union


THE ROOTS UNION are a dazzling five piece who fuse acoustic guitar, dobro, violin, beatbox harmonica, bass, percussion and harmonies. Their live show offers a rich tapestry of compelling songwriting and often spellbinding musicianship...

2009 saw them touring the UK and gracing the stages of many festivals including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, Green Man, Secret Garden Party, Sidmouth, Broadstairs and Cambridge Folk Festivals. As well as lots of local and national radio airplay and a live set at Maida Vale Studios for BBC Radio 3's Late Junction.

The band are currently 'in the lab with the pen and pad' working on their debut album at Propagation House in Cornwall. Scheduled for release in Spring 2010. There is a live EP in the pipeline this winter currently being mastered in Nashville and tours planned for late January and the Spring...











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Bearcraft

Bearcraft



Nov 12 2009 1:56 PM

Hello Roots Union
The Werewolf E.P. is out now on Hottwerk Records. I hope you like it.
Martyn Hutchings

Martyn Hutchings



Nov 12 2009 1:56 PM

Keep on rolling with that lovely sound of yours - tis an honour indeed to be blessed with your music, The stuff you are all coming out with is totally on it ;) the tradition of the expedition!!! Love to you all ~ M x
Masondo

Masondo
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Nov 12 2009 1:56 PM

Hi Roots Union, thanx for the add. I enjoyed listening to your tracks. Nice to meet you.
Much love
Masondo

 

Elisa

Elisa Forest



Nov 5 2009 6:53 PM

Keep Music On !!

Bye

EQUATION NATION

Equation Audio



Nov 2 2009 9:47 PM

Equation Audio thanks you! www.equationaudio.com
HDC Media

HDc Media



Nov 1 2009 8:26 PM

Thanks for adding HDC Media :-)


If you get chance check out our CD duplication page.

Richard Bridge

Richard Bridge



Oct 29 2009 10:51 AM

loving this new background pic :) xxx
Carol Douglas

Carol Douglas



Oct 29 2009 10:51 AM

"Rough Diamonds"...just superb.
Carol.
didgi widgi

sam freekadelah



Oct 27 2009 10:45 AM

Hi Roots Union


Thanks for adding didgi widgi!


If you get a mo' let us know what you think about our canvas art


Cheers! :-)

The Warehouse Announcement

The Warehouse Announcement



Oct 27 2009 10:45 AM

Hiya,

Cheers for accepting our friend request, please have a wee listen and let us know what you think!

Take Care
TWA


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Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Oct 26 2009 5:53 PM

May you have your feet on the ground, your heart in the stars and clarity in your mind.
Kevin Pallot Artwork

Kevin Pallot Pallot



Oct 23 2009 5:54 PM

hope you had a great time in Jersey. Sorry I could not get down to see you at Thelmas on the night. Hope you back soon.

Best wishes

Kevin.


 

Fat Cat strings

Fat Cat strings



Oct 23 2009 5:53 PM

Thanks for the add guys!
Fat Cat Strings
String arrangements online
Richard Bridge

Richard Bridge



Oct 22 2009 8:43 AM

aye up roots hows tings :) xxx
Niall

Niall



Oct 22 2009 8:43 AM

Roots people, great set on Friday, your sound is special, the CD is in the car and permanantly ON! was amazing to meet you all, even if I didn't get much sleep! Stay in touch and see you next year for sure. N
Kuma de silva

Kuma de silva



Oct 21 2009 9:07 AM

Hey! Thanks!! Nice music!



Last Friday Folk Club

Last Friday Folk Club



Oct 19 2009 11:31 AM

2009 / 2010 poster
Thanks for becoming our friend. Hope you’ll come and join us sometime at The Venue, Stocksbridge.

- John & Charlie
The Lloyd Yates Band

The Lloyd Yates Band



Oct 19 2009 10:45 AM

Hey Guys, likewise, great to meet you all, amazing people and great sounds, let's do it again....
Stephanie Manns

Stephanie Manns



Oct 18 2009 1:09 PM

Hey guys, great gig. Hope you enjoyed it as much as the Jersey beans. See you next time. Steph x
.Free clothing

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Oct 17 2009 12:35 AM

hey! which shirt do you like the best?
RAWCUZ CROWZZ

RAWCUZ CROWZZ



Oct 15 2009 8:22 PM

Cheers for friendship and invite to Jersey gig  Real sorry but were on the wrong little rock, Alderneys bout 25 miles north of Jersey;(, but you have a good un ;)
Stephanie Manns

Stephanie Manns



Oct 15 2009 8:22 PM

Hey,

Will be there with bells on ;) Really looking forward to seeing you guys play again. See you Friday x
Tobias ben Jacob

Tobias ben Jacob



Oct 15 2009 8:21 PM

good luck in Jersey!
BACKBEAT

BACKBEAT



Oct 15 2009 8:21 PM

Hi Guys
Have a great gig at Thelma's on Friday.
Love and Peace
BACKBEAT
Kevin Pallot & The Pinnacles

Kevin Pallot & The Pinnacles



Oct 14 2009 7:35 PM

Will def see you there.
best wishes
Kevin.
 

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