"An album of joy, defiance, solidity and triumph," - fRoots
"Folk music at it's best and most relevant," - FATEA
"Absolutely brilliant technical expertise and unassumingly canny musicianship," - Netrhythms
The incredible third studio album from Uiscedwr is finally here! Featuring our special guests James Hickman, and accordion legend Karen Tweed, Fish Cat Door delivers 11 brand spanking new tracks guaranteed to make your feet stomp, your heart race and your spine tingle.
Very exciting week for Uiscedwr as we prepare to return to Austria for a two week tour starting this Friday (26th June) in Hoeflein. After our debut in Austria last year it's very exciting to be going out again, and we've no doubt it will be a great few weeks on the road. We're delighted to be taking the wonderful Nick Waldock with us as our third musician as a special treat for the Austrian fans. Nick usually plays with the Uiscedwr Big Band but we've borrowed him for this tour, as James is concentrating on his other projects. Nick is well-known for his jaw-droppingly-good bass playing (think Jaco Pastorias meets Danny Thompson meets Richard Bona) and will be juggling Dionne (his bass - so called because it's a Warwick, of course) and a guitar for the exclusive delights of the audiences.
Looking forward to some serious knoblauchcremesuppe, the famous homemade schnapps at Die Brücke in Graz and plenty of lovely schnitzel. Oh yes.
We will of course try to blog as and when we can, please feel free to send any pics you take of the tour to us at info@uiscedwr.com and we'll be happy to put them up here.
Big thanks to fRoots magazine for including our new album in their prestigious playlist for their next issue (June). Every issue lists 10 new cds that will feature on the playlist, and there will be a track played on fRoots radio in the coming months to celebrate. Check out the fRoots website for a look at what's going on this month in the World and Folk Music scenes.
Finally, the wait is over. At long last you can now download the music of Uiscedwr at your leisure, from anywhere in the whole world. You can find us at all the usual places, itunes, Amazon, HMV and many more thanks to our fabulous distributors at Proper Music Distribution.
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DRANOUTER WE LOVE YOU!
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Wow what an awesome festival! Thanks to everyone who came to see us at Dranouter last weekend, here's a few pics courtesy of the lovely Maarten Marchau. More photos coming soon, as we were lucky enough to be snapped by the ridiculously talented Lieve also, so we'll post em as soon as we get em!
At long last Anna and Cormac have set up their own myspace pages for your enjoyment. Check out all the other projects they have on the go by visiting Anna here and Cormac here
Phenomenal folk trio Uiscedwr is one of Britain’s most exciting contemporary bands. Featuring founder members Anna Esslemont on fiddle and vocals and Cormac Byrne on bodhran and percussion (of Seth Lakeman band fame), the result is the most thrilling modern folk music you’re ever likely to hear. Underpinned by driving guitar, this folk trio promises a night you won’t forget. With awards from the BBC and the PRS Foundation and two highly acclaimed albums under their belt, Uiscedwr’s music is fatter, funkier and folkier than ever before. The eclectic repertoire draws on traditions form all over the British Isles tempered by influences as diverse as jazz, Latin, blues and klezmer.
Spend an evening with Uiscedwr and travel with them round the world.
Ok, it's almost exclusive.... we haven't put it up anywhere else yet! Enjoy a gentle groove to Tip Tap Baby as you sit back and relax in the sunshine this summer - then get up and shake yer hips to the seriously funky latin inspired chorus. This song is all about a phenomenal dancer who kind of missed the point when it came to the groove..... and it's absolutely, clearly, definitely NOT about anyone certain members of Uiscedwr have ever worked with... ahem.
BBC RADIO 2 INTERVIEW
Well that was us! 20th May saw Anna and Cormac talking to Mike Harding during his folk show on Radio 2, giving away all their juicy secrets and stories from the folk scene.... so if you missed it, tough! You'll have to come to a gig to get the full Uiscedwr experience. If you can't make it to Austria, and just can't wait till the October tour, then watch this space as their might be a couple of sneaky last minute dates over the summer yet. Thanks to everyone who emailed their support to us after the Radio 2 show aired, it's your encouragement and enthusiasm that keeps us striving forward. Cheers!
PHEW! What a festival that was! The crowd were rocking out so hard the roof nearly came off the tent that night. We poured our energy into the show and it was an awesome gig, truly truly awesome. Thank you to all the fabulous organisers and the incredible crowd for making our night so amazing. If you were there please please please please let the festival know how much you enjoyed it, so we can do it all again some time soon!! On a personal note, Anna says: it was a huge honour to have my ugly mug plastered all over the town on the official festival posters/banners/leaflets, although a little freaky.... didn't want to get out of the car when we arrived coz people were staring at me!! Thanks for believing in us Black Horse, Rock on!!
Uiscedwr track 'Tip Tap Baby' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 8th July 2009. Live on air on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT. The full play list is now up on my blog.
To listen live outside the South Hams area of Devon UK; follow the link @ www.soundartradio.org.uk
we are also looking forward to having you back at DIE BRUECKE. Make sure to bring along good weather - it's been rather Irish for the last couple of weeks (rainy as hell). By the way, what would you like to eat when you're playing at our place? Just drop us a line and let us know. All the best from flooded Austria and see you soon,
Smee, Doris and the rest of the gang at DIE BRUECKE
Hey there!!! Thanx verrrrrry verrrrrry much for this fantastic gig u did last night in Salzburg.....Crazy Stuff!!! Looking forward to see u soon, Mona+Rainer+Zris (Serendipity)
Hi Anna Thanks for the add! I saw your show in Wonbwell and was blown away =) I have some photos of you from that gig, will let you know when I have edited them. Will probs catch you again over the festival season. Much love Ani xx
You've made me go all wibbly now . Wonderful wonderful news. Congratulations (0: I shall drink a Guinnessy toast to your future a little later tonight. (0; xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hey Guys, Cheers for the gig last saturday at the black horse fest, jolly marvelous. Me Fish cat door CD spinning like mad in the car stereo, and sounds jolly D. Anna, you will always be the black horse fest fave pin-up........ all the best from ian (stage blokey) @BHMF
Met you a couple of years ago in a session after a gig in Buxton... one of thousands of such musos you must bump into every week! Anyway, I've loved your stuff from the onset and look forward to catching the next one. Cheers, Paul
Thanks for posting the comment on my Profile. We already saw us at your Germany-Tour (Irish-Spring-Festival) in Bebra-Weiterode. Really enjoyed your concert, it was wonderful! Thanks!
