RHYTHM AT THE RIVER GIGS 2013
Another fabulous year where we welcomed some fantastic
artists and enjoyed some great music....
SAM BAKER
Performed Sunday 8 September 2013 @ The Pike & Eel, Needingworth
Sam Baker grew up in a prairie town, Itasca, TX, where he was exposed to a wide array of music as a child by his mother, a local church organist, and his father, who shared a hefty collection of country blues artists. A defining moment in Baker's life came in 1986 when he was traveling on a train in Peru. A terrorist bomb exploded and he was gravely injured, the passengers with whom he had made friends, not so lucky. His journey back to physical, emotional, and spiritual health formed his quiet and passionate view of the world we hear about in his songs. He has released three critically acclaimed albums, 2004's Mercy, 2007's Pretty World, and 2009’s Cotton, and is looking forward to his 2013 release, Say Grace.
www.sambakermusic.com
http://sambakermusic.com/video-links/
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=gQnr63tU82c
ADRIAN NATION
Session 1: Friday 1 February 2013
Adrian Nation has evolved into one of the most insightful and incisive songwriters of his generation. In 1998, Adrian and accomplished guitarist Tim Whitnell formed Six Feet Above. The duo produced one album, Tide’s Up, from which Waiting Game attracted generous airplay in Europe and America. Adrian's two solo albums have had great reviews and he is a stalwart of the festival, folk and acoustic scene touring and gigging constantly. This is music that comes from the heart and goes to the heart, wonderfully written and fearlessly yet gently delivered .
Grace Sarah
Support comes from Grace Sarah who had an amazing first year of gigging in 2012 , winning the Senior Cambridge Band Competition and playing at several festivals..she is shooting a Burberry Acoustic Session which is scheduled for release in January 2013..all this at the tender age of 14!
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ANNIE DRESSNER
Session 2: Friday 1 March 2013
Singer-songwriter Annie Dressner recently moved from her hometown of New York City to the UK, she has earned rave reviews for her "passionate, conversational awkwardness," and for the "twilight poignancy" found on her confident, quirky album "Strangers Who Knew Each Other's Names." Filled with "a majestic loneliness," Dressner's poignant songs are delivered with such conversational ease, it often seems as if she is reading from an intimate letter or a book, set to music. Her straightforward lyrical style, sharp ear for wordplay and crisp, lilting vocals offer listeners a front-row seat to her stories, as they take shape above the understated music. ...
Will Mak
Special guest is Will Mak .. a keyboard wielding solo artist singer/songwriter, who plays & sings like his life depends on it, creates soulful, passion-fuelled grooves, & wraps heartfelt, profound lyrics around them. Will stamps his own distinct signature across his whole repertoire, kicking loose & singing live over backing track accompaniment on some tracks, whilst revelling in a pure live keys & vocals mash up on others. ...
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SHAUN T HUNTER aka QUIET REBELLION
Session 3: Friday 5 April 2013
The amazing Shaun T Hunter aka Quiet Rebellion has performed and sold albums across Europe, and was Acoustic/Roots Artist of 2006 in the Independent Leeds Music Awards.
http://quietrebellion.get-ctrl.com/
Tom Copson
Cambridgeshire singer-songwriter Tom Copson is armed with an incredible four-octave range and a sense of humour, as well as a guitar and omnichord. It’s no surprise that Tom’s performance style, as well as his songwriting ability, has led him to prestigious stages (Cambridge Folk Festival, Hop Farm, Proud Galleries Camden), famous fans (Tom Robinson, Seasick Steve, Ezio) and, in 2012, the release of his debut album ‘Woven’.
www.tomcopson.com/
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ALICE WALKER
Session 4: Friday 3 May 2013
Alice Walker is a singer songwriter from a small town in Essex. Her songs are about love, and life, and dead things and live things. When she grows up she wants to be a mountain. She sometimes plays with a band, called AlicebanD. The big D makes the word look symmetrical, which makes her feel balanced. They have played in big venues and small venues and festivals and parties, and want to play at bigger places like palaces and castles. They've actually played in a castle... And with Joan Armatrading… And with Wilko Johnson…and with themselves… But not in the same room…That would be weird!
www.facebook.com/alice.aliceband
BARNABY BONES
Barnaby Bones - frontman of Cambridge band and festival favourites 'The Binewski Murder' .
More info at http://www.myspace.com/binewskimurder
http://www.myspace.com/binewskimurder
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JENNIFER CROOK
Session 5: Friday 7 June 2013
Former BBC Young Tradition Award Finalist, Jennifer Crook is a singer/songwriter with captivating vocals. She performed the music for the BBC David Attenborough series The Private Life of Plants, and appeared on national TV shows like BBC 1’s Pebble Mill.
Jennifer is an acknowledged virtuoso of the lever harp. As well as playing on numerous CD’s, she has performed with the English National Opera, Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction) and her inventive harp playing caught the attention of Snow Patrol who asked her to join the band on electric harp and backing vocals throughout their “Reworked” tour.
Jennifer has also toured the UK with Boo Hewerdine (writer and producer for Eddi Reader, Heidi Talbot amongst others), and opened for Declan O’Rourke, Chris Difford and Clive Gregson. She has also worked with pop songwriter Andy Davis (The Korgis, Stackridge) and appeared at the Belfast Nashville Songwriter’s Festival.
Boo Hewerdine produced her album Merry-Go-Round, which received excellent reviews and national airplay, and an invitation to BBC Radio 2 for a live session with the legendary Bob Harris. “I’m really, really loving the new album Merry-Go-Round… it’s beautiful” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2
http://www.jennifercrook.com
Will Robert
Will Robert’s craft for strong song writing has been honed through busking around the UK, and playing venues up and down the country as the frontman in various bands as well as a solo performer. Over the years, he has developed his own brand of infectious, guitar focused acoustic music. 2012 was an exciting year, performing live sessions on Cambridge 105 FM and BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, and recording his debut EP ‘Line Of Sight’. He was also one of 200 artists selected nationally to attend the BBC Introducing Master class held at Abbey Road and Maida Vale Studios London. Will’s second EP ‘Mosaic’ was released in January 2013 on itunes…
“With a spellbinding mastery of the guitar, Will Robert is truly something special to behold. With soulful folk tones, his vocal straddles beautiful melodies that will ring in the ears for days to come. We will refrain from comparing him to anyone and ask you to judge for yourself....we are sure you will find it as glorious as we do.” – Nova Music London
http://www.willrobert.com
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DAVID 9 LUNAS
Session 6: Friday 5 July 2013
David 9 Lunas is an accomplished singer/songwriter guitarist and poet hailing from Trinidad, Tottenham and Tenerife. A hard core professional soloist, David's material stretches from a raw bluesy feel through to the more elegant influence of the likes of Nick Drake and Roy Harper. His voice is hauntingly compelling and accompanied by his sophisticated guitar playing, simply demands attention!" His lyrics are wonderous and meaningful with a hippy edge. His vocal style ranges between gentle and soothing to tremendously and awesomely powerful. Mind-blowing!.
“Once in a while I am pleasantly surprised by a performance or by finding a new artist David 9 was excellent and completely unexpected. His voice is good, he plays a fine acoustic guitar and he writes good, amusing and memorable, songs but his performance was more than the combination of these and he delivered very fine entertainment I will look forward to seeing him again and if you see him performing anywhere you will be in for a treat” Music News
http://www.reverbnation.com/david9lunas
https://www.facebook.com/pages/David-9-Lunas/293392650729985
http://www.myspace.com/david9lunas
3 Days of Freedom
3 Days of Freedom have carved a mark in the Herts, Beds, Bucks, Cambs and Northants music scene and without doubt are gaining a following, they are noted as one of Bedfordshire's freshest and most unique sounding rock bands. The peerless vocals of Kathryn James are backed by a strong support band of 'time served' musicians performing clever musical arrangements evoking light, shade, melody and passion performing as a 2, 3 or 4 piece.. As a child and teenager Kathryn played both the flute and piano (classically and to a high standard) She played in an acoustic duo that had sessions on local BBC radio as well as Chris Moyles Top 10 artists of the week on MySpace.
"Kathryn's vocals, are simply breath-taking - her perfect duality between subtlety and outright dominance places her head and shoulders above so many other unsigned artists" Chris Dillon & Stewart Pearce - redfluxr
"Let's get this straight out of the way ....Kathryn has an exceptional talent to her voice" Callum - The Imperial Vipers Management Team.adio.
"Kathryn James, what can you say? it's like cruising down Route 66 in America in a convertible on a hot summers day....drinking a cold smoothy.... you think of Kathryn James on your radio" Chris Quellch - Online Magazine.
"This girl is going to go a long way" Gareth Lloyd - BBC 3 Counties Radio Box Office.
http://www.3daysoffreedom.co.uk
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COLE STACEY
Session 7: Friday 2 August 2013
Described by Steve Knightley (Show Of Hands) as “An Impassioned & Ambitious Young Songwriter” Cole Stacey is an acclaimed singer & songwriter hailing from Devon, England. His rapidly growing reputation has led him to have opened sell-out shows for award winning acts such as Midge Ure, Hayseed Dixie, Cara Dillon & Martin Simpson. Cole will once again be supporting Midge on some of his 2013 UK Tour Solo Dates.
He has had continued airplay on BBC Radio & stations across the world and performed headline UK Tours/shows/major Festivals .In September 2011 he was asked by Acoustic Magazine to perform at The London Acoustic Guitar Show & then followed that with a joint tour with critically acclaimed instrumentalist Chris Woods. In 2012 Cole completed a 5 week UK Tour performing alongside the extremely gifted multi-instrumentalist Joseph O’keefe, was asked to play major shows such as ‘The Acoustic Festival Of Britain’.
Joseph’s new album ‘On Hire has been well received “On Hire" is fresh, original, inventive & one of the best albums I’ve heard from young songwriters this year” - Steve Knightley (Show Of Hands). This follows on from his acclaimed last CD ‘A Long Road To Find’ and first album ‘Changing Faces’. ”
Just Lovely…. so fresh sounding, a great rendition & a lovely big sound for a duo….one of the more interesting collaborations of the year…” -Tom Robinson (BBC6 Music)
“Quality musicianship & passion in equal measure…..heartfelt lyrics, distinctive & soaring vocals, high quality compositions, natural charm… Delightfully strong“ - Acoustic Magazine
With Cole Stacey’s crushed velvet voice and Joseph O’Keefe’s astoundingly versatile multi-instrumental talents the possibilities for this album weren’t limited. This collaboration brings out a distinct romanticism in both, creating a swooning tapestry of aching words and melodies, which ensnares and captivates – Spiral Earth
Hannah Clapham
Young female singer songwriter from Oxfordshire.
www.facebook.com/HannahClaphamSinger
www.facebook.com/events/400871166698774/
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/230839
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JESS MORGAN
Session 8: Friday 6 September 2013
Jess Morgan is a singer-songwriter who is steadily building a name for herself in roots and folk music at home and away. Accompanied by acoustic guitar Jess’s style has been likened to that of the classic east then west coast song-crafters of the 1970s but with her own distinguishable voice.
Recorded with musical friends and collaborators in Bergen, Norway, Jess self-released her debut album, ‘All Swell’, to notable acclaim in 2010.
Since then, extensive touring outside the UK has seen Jess gain an international fanbase playing regular shows in Norway, Germany and Holland.
Jess released her second album in the Spring of 2012. ‘Aye Me’ was quickly championed by BBC Radio 2’s Steve Lamacq,
‘ Gorgeous country folk ’ – the guardian
‘ Simply stunning ’ – folk radio UK
‘ Beautifully crafted original songs ’ – Fish records
‘ Vivid original imagery and a gently plaintive voice make this album a treat ’ – fROOTS Magazine
‘ Every so often you come across a little gem like this! ’ Steve Lamacq , BBC Radio 2
Dan Wilde
www.danwilde.net
http://www.facebook.com/events/635423926470034/
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/231324
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