After a far too long career which included performing with Roy Wood, recording with Charlie Landsborough and doing Dickens with the Royal Shakespeare Company, interspersed with being the resident guitarist at Ronnie Scott’s, Steve decided to taste fear and formed Whalebone with Charlotte.
Charlotte Watson
As well as being an integral part of Whalebone (50% actually) Charlotte joined Steve in backing a variety of scary singers, some of whom are still talking to them.
Sarah Ibberson
Sarah has played in a range of musical styles from orchestral to backing all female morris dancers before seeing the light and joining Whalebone, becoming the third member of the duo....
Influences
Led Zeppelin, Richard Thompson, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Strange Sensation, Bert Jansch, Flook, Davy Spillane, Fairport Convention,
Sounds Like
Whale Shop
Rootsy... Folky... Live & Funky... £10.00
Released March 2009 and recorded at Cinnamon in June 2008, this is the Whalebone live album. For more song clips and tracklistings please see the main whalebone-music.com website.
This album was originally released in 2007, but we have remastered it and added 3 bonus tracks - 'Blackbird', 'Sultans of Swing' and 'Hotel California' and re-released it in August 2009. For more song clips and tracklistings please see the main whalebone-music.com website.
If you're undecided on which album to go for...why not opt for both? You can order 'There to Here' and 'Rootsy...Folky...Live and Funky...' for a 'Bundle Offer' of £15 plus £2.00 P&P.
With a sound that hints at Fairport, Flook and acoustic Led Zep without the vocals, Whalebone’s music is a marriage of folk music and classic guitar rock played on acoustic guitars and fiddle, combining upfront spellbinding musicianship, infectious driving rhythms and exuberant presentation. The trio’s performances feature fiery and emotive original material, supercharged renditions of traditional music and wild re-workings of rock guitar classics played with dazzling virtuosity.
Whalebone Website
www.whalebone-music.com
For more details on the band, history, gigs, ticket sales, photos and news please check out the whalebone-music.com website.
Quotes
‘Really really impressed... lovely surprise to be enveloped and overwhelmed by the music... The energy from the three of them onstage together completely blew me away... Layered and dovetail sound... So passionate about what they are doing, it's an amazing thing to watch... I healthly recommend getting to the front so you can be totally wrapped up in the whole thing... Whalebone completely and utterly captivate with their passion and sheer musicianship...'
Katy Jay - WCR (Jul 19, 2009)
'...it’s got that edge, that passion... it’s a musical manifesto.'
Neil King - FATEA (Jun 19, 2009)
'Blistering...Hugely enjoyable...'
Ian Mann - The Jazz Mann (Jun 9, 2009)
‘Impeccable musicianship...well crafted arrangements... Use of dynamics...Textural light & shade...’
Brian Gullard - Gryphon (Mar 24, 2009)
External Links
CD Baby
An online independent music store based in America. Click the links to hear more tracks off the albums or purchase MP3s through the site, or just browse the extensive online database for new music.
Chorley Show
Featuring a host of attractions - including Pig Racing alongside the main ring - Chorley Show is a really enjoyable day out for all the family. It is taking place on August 16th and Whalebone will be playing throughout the day with local traders providing a spot of ‘retail therapy’ in the market area. Seewww.chorleyshow.co.uk/ for more details.
Folkwit Records
Folkwit is a genre-specific social networking site for artists, fans, music bloggers, podcasters etc and friends. Here you can share music and images, interact with your favourite artists and much more. Sign up - have fun! Click on the link below to access the site:
Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of artists, designer-makers and food producers who live or work in Shropshire. Exhibiting a wide range of inspirational products and produce including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, wood, food and drink, the group has rapidly established a reputation for high quality work with a unique edge. Whalebone play at a few events held throughout the year. Seewww.madeinshropshire.co.uk/ for more details.
Hello ! In preview of the release of my second album "Le 3ème Equinoxe (The 3rd Equinox)", listen to my new track "Les bousiers (Dung beetles)". I hope you will like ! Give me your opinion...
Hi, Thanks for joining my "Myspace Friends, always nice to make new friends. Please be sure to visit my Profile, any comments are most welcome. Always happy to chat....
Just wanted to say a big thanks to you for your lovely interview on my show yesterday evening; it'll be repeated on Thursday evening midnight into 2am Friday morning - you'll be on between 1 and 2am Friday AM.
We had some real positive feedback from the tracks - I played 'Mouse' and 'Two Wild Women'...
Hope to see you soon - will venture to a gig in Shropshire very very soon.
Sarah Steve Charlotte! thank you so very much for making the trip over to Wulverplankton and playing for us at Bantock! It was an absolute pleasure and honour to have you guys playing - you're always utterly enthralling and one of the few bands that guarantee a great time! You really set the day up a treat! We'll give you a buzz soon as there's owt else going on.. look forward to seeing you again soon.. again, many thanks.. Barrie, Stu and the Jamplant
hey steve, emily and i have been listening to your tracks this evening to get some tips for the forthcoming recording session! emily loves "king of the faeries". catch you soon, rob and emily
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Hey guys, It was lovely to speak to you the other night,was it Steve I spoke to.?,really glad you enjoyed the music,and hope to be able to play for you sometime in the near future,also ive just posted some tracks from the gig on saturday night,have a listen when you get chance.
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