Adrian Holden

Katie Marie @ Folking Live – 26th May

 Artree Shows
May 112012
 
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Katie Marie
Folking Live this month is headlined by Devon based singer/songwriter Katie Marie. Emotive lyrics and superb guitar accompaniment, building a very loyal fan base in the UK and increasingly in Germany. A rare appearance in these parts!

Support  from the wonderful Anthea Neads and Andy Prince

Anthea Neads & Andy Prince represent a synergy of influences and complementary talents that combine to create a fresh and exciting psychedelic folk-rock sound. Anthea first began working with Andy – a renowned bassist and Chapman Stick player – on her solo material, released in 2010 on her debut album “Jars of Clay“. This earlier material – some of which appears in the duo’s current live set – demonstrates Anthea’s sensitivity and ability to excel at tender and evocative folk-influenced vocals with a tinge of jazz and elicits comparisons to the likes of Sandy Denny and Jacquie McShee.

Anthea and Andy formed a writing partnership in early 2011 and have been performing as a duo ever since. They recorded and released their joint debut album “Penhayl” during 2011 to critical acclaim. Described by R2 Magazine as “English pastoral
acoustic rock of the highest order ****”, Anthea and Andy’s joint sound is both innovative and somewhat reminiscent of English 60s folk-rock pioneers and the San Francisco summer of love scene. Anthea’s vocal sound has developed since her solo days and she has blossomed into a powerful and “refreshingly distinctive” vocalist who delivers the pair’s “love and peace with attitude” lyrics with passion and integrity.

Andy plays unique lyrical counter-melodies – using the bass as both a lead and rhythm instrument -  influenced by the likes of Jaco Pastorius, Paul McCartney and Jack Casady. He transfixes audiences with his astounding musicianship whilst also providing warm harmony backing vocals. Andy is also an accomplished Chapman Stick player and has begun to use this versatile instrument in the duo’s material (see www.andrewprince.net). To date Andy has released one beautiful instrumental Chapman Stick album, “Band of Rain” (under the name Andrew Prince), and is currently recording the follow-up.

Anthea and Andy’s live performances are a moving experience which take the audience on a journey which is uplifting, mpowering, poignant and memorable. Their warmth, onstage humour and personal chemistry combine with passionate delivery and enthusiasm which draw onlookers into their world. Anthea and Andy’s lyrics – at various times rousing, idealistic, personal and universal – paint vivid pictures of their many travels, passions, experiences and ideals. Their anthemic new material strikes a chord and invariably has people singing along on first hearing.

The Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell, RG12 7PA
Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets: £7 available from http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/6730/shows/folking-live-26-may.html or by contacting the box office: 01344 484123

 Posted by Adrian Holden

Guitar Festival: 1st – 3rd June @ South Hill Park, Bracknell

 Artree Shows
May 092012
 
Photo by Simon Murphy

We are proud to announce and be a part of this years Guitar Fest at South Hill Park in Bracknell. A celebration of the most popular instrument in the world featuring Martin Taylor, Michael Messer and Johnny Dickinson, taking place throughout the whole building with 4 performance spaces as well as workshops, demonstrations, lectures and a guitar shop, as well as an oppotunity to win a Yamaha Guitar, this day is a must for not just guitarists but all music lovers.

Please see below for full line-up.

Fri 1st June – Wilde Theatre
Starts 8pm, tickets £12.00 / £10.00 members & under 21’s
Award winning guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. As well as being a true guitar innovator, he is also a master concert performer, dazzling audiences with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion, humour, with a strong stage presence.
Michael Messer & Ed Genis plus guests Jakabo Acoustic, Paul Mckee & Leronzo Rutili.
Opening night of this year’s Guitar Fest featuring one of the best slide guitar players in the country Michael Messer as well as be
introducing some exciting new artists playing a cross section of styles.

Acoustic Stage – Terrace
Starts 6pm – 8pm, admission free
Join us on the Terrace as we kick off this year’s event with some of the best guitarists around.

Sat 2nd June – Wilde Theatre
Starts 8pm, Tickets £16.00 / £14.00 members & under 21’s

Martin Taylor MBE + Support Tom Gamble
We are delighted to welcome world renowned Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor MBE to our Guitar Festival, many people will need no introduction to this master of guitar playing, for those of you who have not seen him play live before, this is a performance not to be missed.

Cellar Bar – Folking Live
Starts 8pm, tickets £7.00
Folking Live featuring Petteri Sariola & Mike Dawes plus guests
Touring the UK for the first time this is great opportunity to the exceptional talents of this Finnish guitar master, who will be performing solo and with Guitar Fest favourite Mike Dawes.

Day ticket- 10am – 7pm,
tickets £15.00 / £13.00 members & under 21’s
Includes all performances and workshops 10am – 7pm except *Master class at 2pm
A great day of performances and workshops is lined up covering all styles of music including Gypsy Jazz, Americana and Blues as well as the odd Banjo solo!!

Cellar Bar

6pm – Roosevelt Bandwagon
Americana from this great UK based band.
5pm- Sarah Lewis
Direct from Barcelona expect a little bit of blues, a little bit of country and a little bit of Banjo!
4pm – Josh Cleaver & Patrick Johnston
Two great exponents of Jazz guitar playing.
3pm – Paul McKee & Ian Marris
Country blues from this duo that went down a storm last year.
2pm – Andy Prince
One of leading exponents of the Chapman Stick, to be seen to be believed.
1pm – John Wheatcroft Trio
This trio set the Festival alive last year with their fiery take on gypsy jazz.
12 noon – Jamie Howell
Extremely talented jazz guitar player.

Recital Room Workshops
10am- Introduction to the Guitar
An introduction to guitar players for beginners and those just starting out.
12 noon – Percussive Guitar Workshop – Petteri Sariola
Petteri’s workshop concentrates on how to use the acoustic guitar percussively, whilst arranging for multiple instruments on one guitar. This will most likely flip your brain around and eventually allow your hands to work individually! Live sound will also be discussed, with use of effects, and different recordings for reference. Bring an open mind and a guitar.
4pm – Practice- John Wheatcoft
John Wheatcroft’s workshop will cover such topics as planning your time efficiently, making practise more interesting, more
effective and most crucially, more musical. We’ll look at ways to incorporate new techniques, concepts and ideas into you’re playing, along with maintaining the things you already play, how to get out of ruts and how to approach learning new material and new styles with authenticity and creativity.

Acoustic Stage – Terrace
Starts 12 noon -8pm
A chance to listen to some great up and coming performers as well as an opportunity to get up and perform, featuring guitarists
from throughout the UK. Hosted by singer songwriter Andy White.
To book a slot to perform contact graham@jagz.co.uk

Garden Room

10am – 7pm
Guitar Shop

*Master class – Recital Room
Starts 2pm, tickets £20.00
Slide Guitar Workshop with Michael Messer
A great opportunity to learn from one the country’s best slide guitar players. Bring a guitar.

Sun 3rd June
Cellar Bar
Starts 8pm , tickets £12.00 / £10.00
Johnny Dickinson + Support John Dignam
A firm favourite on the guitar scene Johnny Dickinson mixes blues, folk and jazz to create a unique style including finger picking and slide playing.

Recital Room
Starts 7pm, tickets £7.00
Classical Guitar Concert featuring Roland Chadwick & Dale Harris
Featuring two great classical guitarists performing both duo and solo pieces in a beautiful space, a perfect way to spend a summer’s evening.

Day ticket- 10am – 7pm, tickets £15.00 / £13.00 members & under 21’s
Includes all performances and workshops 10am – 7pm except *Master class at 2pm
A great day of performances and workshops is lined up covering all styles of music including blues, finger style, percussive playing and loop guitar!!

Cellar Bar
6pm- Jakabo
Great blues rock from this young band.
5pm- Sonny Black
One of the most respected guitar players around.
4pm – Chris Woods
Chris Woods is one the UK’s most exciting new instrumental guitarists. Coining the term slap groove to depict his incredible style
3pm – Thudwail
An electro acoustic guitar collaboration between Paul Cruickshank-Inns & Will Pike, generating a sophisticated blend of harmony & dissonance to create instrumental journeys through sonic landscapes.
2pm – Rev Ferriday
Delivered from his 1931 Duolian linking old and new worlds of finger pickin Blues, joined on this occasion by respected blues player Owen Bray.
1pm – Lorenzo Rituli
Performing his own compositions as well as improvisations, Lorenzo uses loops to create an amazing sound.
12 noon – John Dignam
Incredibly talented young Welsh guitarist performs a mix of country blues finger style.

Acoustic Stage – Terrace
Starts 12 noon -8pm
A chance to listen to some great up and coming performers as well as an opportunity to get up and perform, featuring guitarists
from throughout the UK. Hosted by singer songwriter Andy White.

To book a slot to perform contact graham@jagz.co.uk

Recital Room Workshops
10am- Percussive Acoustic Guitar  – Chris Woods
Chris is fast become a renowned tutor, recently being given his own techniques section in Acoustic Magazine and working
on the Hal Leonard ‘Percussive Acoustic Guitar Method’ (released in 2013), he is quite simply on a mission to show that players of all abilities can learn this style. Open to all abilities
12 noon – Jamming with Music Tech.
This workshop will explore the creative use of new technologies and their application in a live setting alongside traditional instruments.
4pm – Jamming with John Dignam
A chance to bring your guitar along and jam and improvise with this great young guitar player. John will also demonstrate some of his techniques for song writing and will discuss starting out as a young guitarist.

*Master class – Recital Room
Starts 2pm, tickets £20.00

Blues Guitar Workshop with Johnny Dickinson
A traditional blues guitar workshop from one of the best in the UK, bring a guitar.
Guitar Fest
Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd June
South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 7PA
Tickets available from – 01344 484123 or www.southhillpark.org.uk
 Posted by Adrian Holden

Album Review: Ffred Jones – Welsh Whiskey Society

 Album Reviews, News
May 092012
 
Ffred Jones Album

A wonderful tour through the acoustic genre by self-styled ‘Acoustic Music Maker’ Ffred Jones, this album proves that he is indeed that. From the jazz-tinged opener Never Felt to the rapping of Ibo Murinde over the rootsy stomp of In This River, Ffred Jones shows a willingness to embrace a variety of influences, yet Welsh Whiskey Society remains a coherent whole. Helped by the wonderfully restrained arrangements, the best perhaps being the beautiful simplicity of the cello on Something For Nothing and the stripped-back guitar-and-vocal ballad Lacuna, the album retains a natural character throughout. Ffred Jones’ effortless vocals play a key role, holding the listener’s attention firm, and even when the lyrics once or twice lack subtlety, his depth and control of tone saves the tracks from becoming generic. Overall a very promising debut album, showing plenty of variety, creativity and skill.

Review by Gethin Webster

 Posted by Adrian Holden

Sam Sallon & David Hughes @ Roots – Jagz, Ascot – 13th June

 Artree Shows
Apr 172012
 
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David Hughes accompanies Sam Sallon for a unique night of music at Jagz, Ascot on the 13th June.

Sam’s first studio release, a three track acoustic EP, brought Sam to the attention of some of the UK’s best live promoters and a UK tour with Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriella set him on a string of broad reaching supports.
Sam’s debut single, You May Not Mean to Hurt Me (But You Do), released on a limited edition eponymous EP**, won the 2009 EMA award for best folk song.

David Hughes is an acoustic guitarist, songwriter, author and playwright. He has six albums, five published books and a set of
plays. His sharp, half-spoken delivery and rhythmically-percussive finger-style guitar earned him regular slots on BBC Radio Four’s Loose Ends with the late Ned Sherrin.

Tickets:  from Jagz on 01344 878100

 Posted by Adrian Holden

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Winners

 News
Feb 162012
 
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So, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards are here. Finally made open to the public and the choice of venue was The Lowry in Salford.

There were live performances on the night from  Seth Lakeman, The Unthanks and the Brighouse and Rastrick Band, Martin Simpson, June Tabor and Don McLean and The Dubliners who both received Lifetime Achievment Awards.

Martin Simpson opened the awards to with Lakes of Ponchatrain from his Purpose and Grace album. In terms of the biggest exposure on the night June Tabor and the Oysterband took three awards and June Tabor also received Folksinger of the Year Award.

So, on to the full list, the winners are in bold:

FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR

Jon Boden
Jackie Oates
Emily Smith
June Tabor

BEST DUO

Tim Edey & Brendan Power
Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell
Spiers & Boden
Marry Waterson & Oliver Knight

BEST GROUP

Bellowhead
The Home Service
June Tabor & Oysterband
The Unthanks

BEST ALBUM

Last – The Unthanks
Purpose & Grace – Martin Simpson
Ragged Kingdom – June Tabor & Oysterband
Saturnine – Jackie Oates

BEST ORIGINAL SONG

The Herring Girl – Bella Hardy
Last – Adrian McNally (performed by The Unthanks)
On Morecambe Bay – Kevin Littlewood (performed by Christy Moore)
The Reckoning – Steve Tilston

BEST TRADITIONAL TRACK

Bonny Bunch of Roses – June Tabor & Oysterband
Lakes of Ponchartrain – Martin Simpson
Maids When You’re Young – Lucy Ward
Sweet Lover of Mine – Emily Smith

HORIZON AWARD

Megan Henwood
Lady Maisery
Pilgrims’ Way
Lucy Ward

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

Andy Cutting
Tim Edey
Will Pound
Martin Simpson

BEST LIVE ACT

Bellowhead
The Home Service
Peatbog Faeries
The Unthanks

BBC RADIO 2 YOUNG FOLK AWARD

Sunjay Brayne
Blair Dunlop
Ioscaid
Graham Mackenzie

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Dubliners

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Don McLean

GOOD TRADITION AWARD

Ian Campbell

GOOD TRADITION AWARD

Bill Leader

ROOTS AWARD

Malcolm Taylor

And so, the evening finished with the Dubliners performing two songs: Dirty Old Town and Whiskey in the Jar….

 

Roll on next year…

 Posted by Adrian Holden

Scattered Few’s album on it’s way!

 News
Jan 222012
 
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After many months waiting for these guy to release an album its finally here. Well, we have an advance copy and from listening to the open track  Jena’s voice is haunting, creating a chilled out vibe and along with Andy’s intricate guitar playing this is album should be at the top of your lists to have. 

I spoke to Jena about the album  “This album is really atmospheric and includes songs written by Andy way back when we were a full band (around 2004-2005) alongside songs we have written together over the past 5 years. We’ve been talking about recording for at least 2 years but during that time Andy has been at University, got married and had his first child so things were a bit hectic for a while. Once things were more settled we contacted a friend – Charlie Luffrum – who has a home studio in Bracknell who we thought would do a fantastic job of recording us as he’s been a sound engineer for us at various gigs so knows our sound well and has a great ear for acoustic music. He also provided the piano for us in Lost and Without Sound as we felt that they were missing something, and his additions were perfect!”

“Fields of Sleep has been the track that most people remember us for, so we really wanted to make this one of the stand out songs on the album, so Andy added some more layers of guitar and our old drummer – Greg – kindly joined us in the studio to add percussion to this track along with a number of others. Having said this, we also wanted to keep it simple, so I just added harmonies in the chorus but kept the main body of the song almost identical to our previous recordings.” 

“Both Futures and Nothing have benefitted immensely from the addition of violins from Gethin Webster (All Things Considered). They were both favourite tracks of ours, but now with the additional instrument there is a much fuller sound and he has really captured the mood of the pieces.”

Scattered Few are to release ‘A Dozen Sirens’ through Artree in around February/March time. So, if your in the mood for some atmospheric acoustic music then you need to check them out.

There will also be a full review of the album when its release. But for now please listen to our player for a sneak peak at one of the tracks.

Adrian

 Posted by Adrian Holden

Green Diesel/Landermason @ Folking Live – 23rd June

 Artree Shows
Jan 112012
 
Green Diesel, Man of Kent, 1 September 2010

Green Diesel
Green Diesel formed in Faversham in 2009 and have become one of the most exciting ensembles on the folk circuit.
Their traditional folk line up of two fiddles, mandolin, accordion and bouzouki, combined with virtuoso electric guitar, smacks audiences with a glorious big sound that they can appreciate and can’t help but listen to.

This ensemble of passionate musicians creates a thrilling spectacle that injects a shot of adrenaline into the traditional folk sound. The band’s original songs deal with the myths and legends of their home county of Kent, while their performances of traditional songs and tunes take inspiration from the classic folk-rock of Fairport Convention and the Albion Band.
More contemporary influences include the likes of Lau, the Urban Folk Quartet and Bellowhead.

Having gigged consistently throughout London and Kent including a packed out gig in their home town on the main stage at the Faversham Hop Festival, Green Diesel will enter the studio in 2012 to record their first album, accompanied by gigs throughout England and Europe.

Landermason (Joint Headline)
Fiona Lander and Paul Mason collectively known as ‘Landermason’ have been writing, recording and performing together for ten years. Multi instrumentalist Fiona (vocals, piano, whistles, saxes, clarinet and recorder) and Paul (guitars and vocals) have developed a unique sound which displays their undoubted talents. They combine both traditional and contemporary folk with jazz and other styles in their beautiful and striking arrangements.

Landermason have recorded and produced 4 CD’s to date on their own label LAMA Records. Tracks from these albums have been featured on BBC 1 (Primetime TV), BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4 as well as on many other radio shows across the network.

Their LIVE sound is impressive, full of variety and with plenty of audience interaction. Often described as ‘refreshingly different’, Landermason are equally at home entertaining audiences in folk and acoustic music clubs, theatres, festivals, village halls and pubs and are proud to have performed at some of the UK’s best known live music venues.

Cope Preferred Outline
Cope Preferred Outline are pop-folk guitar and vocal duo Colin and Steve.

“…the harmonies of the Everly Brothers, Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel”
- Vic Cracknell (Legendary Open Mic Impresario)

 Posted by Adrian Holden

Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Nominees Announced

 News
Nov 172011
 
Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell
The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Nominees have been announced and a few changes have taken place. The Folk Awards are moving out of London for the first time and will take place at The Lowry, Salford on Wednesday 8th February 2012. Also, for the first time. The public will be able to buy tickets for the event. (Ticket links and numbers can be found below)

The Folk Awards have become a much anticipated annual event in the folk world and with previous years featuring artists such as James Taylor, Bellowhead, Laura Marling and Donovan who received a Lifetime
Achievement Award at 2011′s event. The 2012′s event look set to show how far folk music has come over the last few years with artist such as Emily Smith, Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell and Ioscaid all been
nominated.

From an Artree perspective, we are delighted that Jonny and Lucy have been nominated for best duo. We had this fine young folk act at Folking Live earlier this year, so not only does it endorse what an excellent act they have become, but for us it’s a great feeling to know we are attracting artists excelling in their field.

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Nominees are:

FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR
Jon Boden
Jackie Oates
Emily Smith
June Tabor

BEST DUO
Tim Edey & Brendan Power
Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell
Spiers & Boden
Marry Waterson & Oliver Knight


BEST GROUP
Bellowhead
The Home Service
June Tabor & Oysterband
The Unthanks

BEST ALBUM
Last – The Unthanks
Purpose & Grace – Martin Simpson
Ragged Kingdom – June Tabor & Oysterband
Saturnine – Jackie Oates

BEST ORIGINAL SONG
The Herring Girl – Bella Hardy
Last – Adrian McNally (performed by The Unthanks)
On Morecambe Bay – Kevin Littlewood (performed by Christy Moore)
The Reckoning – Steve Tilston

BEST TRADITIONAL TRACK
Bonny Bunch of Roses – June Tabor & Oysterband
Lakes of Ponchartrain – Martin Simpson
Maids When You’re Young – Lucy Ward
Sweet Lover of Mine – Emily Smith

HORIZON AWARD
Megan Henwood
Lady Maisery
Pilgrims’ Way
Lucy Ward

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Andy Cutting
Tim Edey
Will Pound
Martin Simpson

BEST LIVE ACT
Bellowhead
The Home Service
Peatbog Faeries
The Unthanks

BBC RADIO 2 YOUNG FOLK AWARD
Sunjay Brayne
Blair Dunlop
Ioscaid
Graham Mackenzie

Tickets
Buy tickets to attend the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards
Box office number: 0843 208 6000 (calls cost 14p per min from a landline; mobile costs may be higher)
Box office opening hours: 9.30am-8pm, Monday-Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sundays.
 Posted by Adrian Holden

Scattered Few sign to Artree!

 News
Jul 042011
 

Artree are pleased to announce the signing of Reading Acoustic duo Scattered Few.

Scattered Few are moody, atmospheric and mesmerising. Creating a sound that even the most discerning of musicians would find hard to pinpoint. And with influences ranging from Zero 7 to Metallica, it’s easy to see why. This Reading based acoustic duo break through modern classifications of music, creating a totally unique sound palette with riffs ranging from soothingly soft ambience to mellow psychedelia with heart warming vocals.

The beautifully arranged ‘Fields of Sleep’ for example, is nothing short of a masterpiece. So simple in its composition yet so captivating in its execution, this band are undeniably a class act.

Scattered Few’s ‘Fields of Sleep’ can be heard at www.myspace.com/artreemusic

For more info on Scattered Few please visit www.myspace.com/scatteredfewacoustic

 Posted by Adrian Holden

Bob Fox @ Jagz, Ascot

 Uncategorized
Jan 192011
 
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Artree are delighted to announce that one of this country’s finest folk performers, Bob Fox, will be joining us for a show at Jagz in Ascot on Wednesday February 16th as part of our ROOTS series of gigs.

Bob has been nominated multiple times for BBC Folk Awards and is one of the hardest working musicians on the UK folk scene. Expect a night of great traditional and self penned material plus many stories from his long and varied career.

http://www.bobfoxmusic.com

Support for this show comes from highly rated Berkshire based young folk singer Phoebe Wright.

http://www.artree.org.uk/artists/phoebe-wright

Tickets are £8 in advance, £10 on the night and are available from Jagz on 01344 878100 or can be reserved for the advanced price (payment made on the night) by e-mailing your name and contact number, plus the number of tickets you would like put on reserve to info@artree.org.uk

 Posted by Adrian Holden
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