with some UK shows just in from the fabulous Canadian folk quartet from Montreal the BARR BROTHERS, This is the second offering from their new album to be released late summer, Andrew and Brad Barr along with Sarah Page and Andres Vial. An incredible band live with some different instrumentation and unusual way of playing some instruments.
Posts Tagged ‘Folk Rock’
FATHERSON – ” I Like Not Knowing “
Posted: July 24, 2014 in MUSICTags: Fatherson, Folk Rock, Glasgow, I Am A Island, Scotland
Fatherson have put in some dates for later this year, they will be at the Cookie Jar in Leicester, Hailing from Kilmarnock but based in Glasgow where they recorded the debut album released in April “I am a Island” the band have been making huge waves on the Scottish music scene after a run of succesful EP’s. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim and stormed the charts.
The band and label worked to together to independently finance and release the record. The release was a great success and went to No.11 in the Scottish Album Chart, Top 40 in the UK Independent charts and peaked at No.5 on the iTunes alternative chart. The first single “I Like Not Knowing” received airplay throughout BBC Radio 1 with support from Dj’s such as Greg James, Zane Lowe, Huw Stephens and Ally McCrae.
The band then toured throughout the UK pulling their biggest audiences to date, culminating in a sold out show at Glasgow’s Arches.
Fatherson have played at festivals throughout the UK…
FATHERSON – ” Mine For Me “
Posted: July 21, 2014 in LEICESTER CITY VENUES, MUSICTags: Fatherson, festivals, Folk Rock, I Am A Island
After a superb set at T in the Park Fatherson are now hitting the road with a few shows around the UK they will be at the Cookie Jar in Leicester and with their debut album “I Am A Island” due out now
FIRST AID KIT – ” My Silver Lining ” on Letterman Show
Posted: July 8, 2014 in MUSICTags: David letterman, First Aid Kit, Folk Rock, singer songwriter, Sweden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owTmdfiTjIM
From the new album by Swedish Duo FIRST AID KIT, performing on the David letterman Late Show, perfect harmonies great meoldies
DRY THE RIVER – ” Everlasting Light ” Live at Glastonbury 2014
Posted: July 3, 2014 in FESTIVALS, MUSICTags: Dry the River, Folk Rock, Glastonbury Festival 2014
Dry the River one of the earlier performances of the day at Glastonbury, the band have played here every year since 2010 benefiting from being on the larger of the stages with a superb lighting, The band have a new album out now check out one of the tracks “Gethsemene
DRY THE RIVER – ” No Rest ” Live from Glastonbury 2014
Posted: July 3, 2014 in FESTIVALS, MUSICTags: Dry the River, Folk Rock, Glastonbury Festival 2014, Indie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBelPGQQ6I&list=TL5D_efh5CNGKAoTJcA1oSxpaPDQ0d1k6G&index=5
DRY THE RIVER and a huge performance of the song ” No Rest” from this years Glastonbury the certainally benefited from being on a bigger stage with superb lighting effects,
ALLMAN BROWN – ” Fields Of England ” feat Sophie Jamieson
Posted: June 19, 2014 in MUSICTags: Akira Records, Allman Brown, Ancients Lights, Folk Rock, singer songwriter, Sophie Jamieson
Folk musician Allman Brown has a new EP due out Ancient Lights on Akira Records check out this gorgeous track with the additional wow factor of Sophie Jamieson on Vocals
DRY THE RIVER – ” Gethsemane “
Posted: June 16, 2014 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSICTags: Alarms In The Heart, Dry the River, Folk Rock, Gethsemane, Shallow Heart
from the newly anticipated album titled “ALARMS IN THE HEART” to be released in late august from DRY THE RIVER with a tour to support this superb band have released this track as a taster, an incredible song and typical of their sound
WOODS – ” Only The Lonely “
Posted: May 29, 2014 in MUSICTags: Austin Psych Festival, Brooklyn, Folk Rock, Woods
this is a wonderful video of WOODS backstage at the Austin Psych Festival last month, Brooklyn Folkadelica band, described as spooky campfire Lo-Fi folk rock
The HEAD and the HEART – ” Down In The Valley “
Posted: May 28, 2014 in MUSICTags: Down In The Valley, Folk Rock, Lets Be Still, The Head and the Heart
The Head and the Heart have not been around that long but already have made a huge name for themselves, their second album” Lets Be Still” shows the uncanny ability to write superb songs saturated with beautiful harmonies, with acclaimed live sets at Coachella and around the UK last year
The Fat Angel Sings 