The Fatea Showcase Sessions are designed to provide greater exposure to artists that have impressed the Fatea team. Some are already signed, others are carving a solo trail, releasing songs on their own labels, all are dedicated to their music
Fatea Showcase Sessions are exclusively available for a three month period after which is will never be available again. The Fatea Showcase Sessions are zip files containing high quality, 256kbs, drm free, mp3s. All of this year's sleeves have been designed
by David Owen and will form a single piece of art
Showcase Session - Many - Autumn 09
"Whilst the songs on The Fatea Showcase Sessions come to you, the listener at no charge, they are not free. The writers/performers have put money, time and effort into creating the songs on this compilation for your enjoyment. We hope that you take the time to visit the websites of the artists included here and consider purchasing their music. Fatea hopes
that this compilation gives you a taste for folk and roots orientated music and that you will seek out the works of the artists included in this compilation and in the wider music community."
"Many" is dedicated to bandss. Each act has their own style and we hope you'll appreciate each of their efforts. The Fatea Showcase Sessions are designed so not all of the acts come from the same genre. "Many" is available from August 1st 09 until October 31st 09.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:Many" is a zip file. There may be a delay before download starts on some systems
Download includes sleeve pack
Details of previous Fatea Showcase Sessions can be found Here
Please encourage your friends to collect their free copy of "Many". If you could put a link to The Fatea Showcase Sessions on your website or MySpace etc, that would be fantastic. We want as many people as possible to hear each session. If you do pass on
a copy to your friends, please pass on the full folder with sleeve pack. Thanks
Many - Artists
The Dodge Brothers - The Simon Hopper Band - Fearne - My Last Mistake - Morton Valence - Feldspar - The Mountain Firework Company - Black Bart - Sundy Driver - Onr String Loose - Divided Opinions - The Clay Faces - The Visitors - Whalebone - All The Fires - Tinkerscuss
The Dodge Brothers
Song:Dreamland(Live Radio Edit)
Biography:This roughneck quartet make a mighty roar and have got feet stomping and hands clapping from California through the Natchez Trace to the South coast of the UK. Singing songs about transport, heartbreak and homicide, narratives of mean women, bad men and railroads set to hard driving rhythms.
The Simon Hopper Band
Song:The Ballad Of The Suffolk Five
Biography:Simon writes songs. Words and ideas come first for
him. There’s precision in his writing; a feeling for people and their lives. “Born in the first half of the last century”, he reflects on his subjects and has opinions to share.
My Last Mistake
Song:The Story Of Us
Biography:…”Dark, mellow, passionate, but most of all sincere. My Last Mistake are an unquenchable sound, so heart wrenchingly laid open and bare there’s no denying the emotion that escapes through their sound.”
Morton Valence
Song:Chandelier
Biography:Morton Valence have been around since the mid 00s. Selected as Fopps most promising newcomer in 06, tipped by the guardian in 07 and had this track as a Radio 2 record of the week in 08. their debut album was financed by selling shares in the band.
Feldspar
Song:The Garden
Biography:Feldspar started out as a duo in 2004, since when they have doubled in size, performing original songs with a folk inspired sound. A new album, “Bright Day” was recently released to good reviews and the band are attracting attention for their live appearances.
The Mountain Firework Company
Song:Love Is A Rose
Biography:A five piece acoustic roots out fit, they came together over heartache and wine to create what’s been described as “gorgeous folk/alt country pop, equal parts darkness and cheeky humour and swampy alternative bluegrass with a dark treacle folk centre.
Black Bart
Song:Broken Like A Mirror
Biography:Black Bart formed for a one off gig in 2004 and have been together ever since. Live, the confidence Black Bart exude drives home the passion for their music, a passion they capture in their recorded work. Hard rocking country may never sound the same again.
Sunday Driver
Song:The Gayatri Mantra
Biography:A real fusion of east and west that proves when the harmony is right, the rest will simply follow. The bands debut album, “In The City Of The Dreadful Night” is packed with great songs and a great sound that doesn’t compromise it’s influences.
One String Loose
Song:A Savage Scenario
Biography:High-energy fast-paced foot-stomping tunes with funky bass, driving guitar and some tasty beats. One String Loose sound like they’ve been guided by the ghost of Martyn Bennett. This is acid croft par excellence you’ll never stop your feet from moving
Divided Opinions
Song:Watching
Biography:The folk roots run deep through Divided Opinions yet their sound has developed far wider ranging textures. With subtle, rounded melodies, edgy guitars and heart-ache violin, Divided Opinions expose their raw musical arguments between folk and rock
The Visitors
Song:Around The World And Back Again
Biography:The Visitors are essentially a 5 piece Alternative Country/Americana band formed by Ross Murphy & James Dyer of Portsmouth, Hampshire. Since their early days as a duo they have developed their own colourful sound consisting of rich melodies and strong hooks
Whalebone
Song:September Reel
Biography: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 , combining upfront spellbinding musicianship, infectious driving rhythms and exuberant presentation.
Fearne
Song:Closer
Biography:With an unpredictable front man reigned in by a thunderous rhythm section, the band have perfected the art of telling a story on stage. Fearne have the rare quality to spark each other into life and create a unique brand of accessible Acoustic/Indie/Epic.
The Clay Faces
Song:Where The Waters Meet
Biography:“Folk music with an aggressive edge. The delivery is absolutely suffused with passion and energy.” “Dexs Midnight runners meets REM - a modern mix of folk and indie music.” The Clayfaces are infusing their songs with love, life and politics.
All The Fires
Song:Bys Vyken
Biography:All The Fires play original music which tells a tale of open roads, maps and territories, bright skies, dark seas and love lost and found. This is the music you'd hear in the calm after the storm, combining a modern folk sentiment with a love of popular song.
Tinkerscuss
Song:Balefire
Biography:Tinkerscuss: An Enchanting combination of rich vocals, modal guitar, harp, accordion and viola. Weaving a path from light songs of the seasons to the eerie twilight of dreams; Bryony, Erin and Kathryn are as the storytellers of old
"Many" is dedicated to bands. Each act has their own style and we hope you'll appreciate each of their efforts. The Fatea Showcase Sessions are designed so not all of the acts come from the same genre. "Many" is available from August 1st 09 until October 31st 09.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:Many" is a zip file. There may be a delay before download starts on some systems
Download includes sleeve pack
Details of previous Fatea Showcase Sessions can be found Here
Please encourage your friends to collect their free copy of "Many". If you could put a link to The Fatea Showcase Sessions on your website or MySpace etc, that would be fantastic. We want as many people as possible to hear each session. If you do pass on
a copy to your friends, please pass on the full folder with sleeve pack. Thanks