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
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Showcase Session - Undercurrent - Autumn 15
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"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."
"Undercurrent" is dedicated to all acts from solo artists, through duos 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. "Undercurrent" is available from August 1st to October 31st.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:Undercurrent" 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 "Undercurrent". If you could put a link to The Fatea Showcase Sessions on your website or Facebook 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.
Undercurrent - Artists
Addison's Uncle - Siobhan Wilson - The Barker Band - Barrule - Lewis & Leigh - Heed The Thunder - Canen - The Lost Art - Hannah Rose Platt - Great Western Tears - Dark Green Tree - Behla Hutchinson - The Rachel Hamer Band - Danny Pedler & Rosie Butler-Hall - Emma McGrath - Skinny Lister
Addison's Uncle
Song:B1159
Biography:Addison's Uncle are an English folk rock ensemble based in Norwich. They recently released their debut album, "I'd Like To Tell A Story" and are rapidly becoming a must see fixture away wherever they play
Siobhan Wilson
Song:Say It's True
Biography:Previously known as Ella The Bird, Siobhan Wilson is becoming a growing name in her own right, attracting many plaudits north of the border for both songwriting and performance. A wider audience awaits her.
The Barker Band
Song:Take My Love
Biography:Part family band, part old friends, The Barker Band have been garnering support from the likes of Radio 2 and Radio 6 through releases such as their recent "The Land We Hold Dear" and great live performances
Barrule
Song:King Of The Sea
Biography:The award winning trio with a big band sound, Barrule elevates the Isle of Man's native music to a new level of performance and musicianship; a knockout live act performing Manx tunes and Gaelic songs seldom encountered in the wider world.
Lewis & Leigh
Song:What Is There To Do (Acoustic)
Biography:The roots of Lewis & Leigh stretch from the Deep South all the way over to the Welsh coast. Drawing on the rich heritage of these two musical hotbeds, Al Lewis and Alva Leigh create a unique blend of Celtic folk and Americana... or 'Celticana' as they like to call it.
Heed The Thunder
Song:Interested In People
Biography:Heed the Thunder have been making music around fires and in folk clubs for around five years; they hail from a commune in rural Herefordshire, and play at woodland gatherings, heavy horse fairs and communal parties. They released a new album earlier in the year.
Canen
Song:Work Song
Biography:Twelve-year old musician, Canen, recorded her first two EPs this year, Think Twice, and due next month, A Matter of Time. Canen's sultry, soulful voice belies her years and channels another era, offering fresh takes on classics and new songs alike.
The Lost Art
Song:Kicking The Habit
Biography:Gordo Francis and Greg Hooper are a progressive songwriting duo from Oxford. Duelling guitars, two voices blending into one, and a common mind for imaginative songwriting make The Lost Art stand out. Touring the UK in 2015.
Hannah Rose Platt
Song:1954
Biography:Hannah Rose Platt is an enchanting young singersongwriter and talented guitarist who specialises in Americana country music, with storytelling at its heart. She recorded Portraits, her recently released debut album away in Nashville.
Great Western Tears
Song:The Late Great Man In Black
Biography:The Great Western Tears make country and folk music – the real sort that's played loud in the bar and felt deep in the bones. The Great Western Tears play it live, even in the studio, and they play it loud and fun and sad in equal measure.
Dark Green Tree
Song:Skin And Bone
Biography:Skin And Bone is taken from the band's new album. "I am always drawn to the ache that inhabits the greatest records. It says, we are all in the wilderness but we don't have to be alone. Dark Green Tree's Secret Lives will be your new favourite album" – Boo Hewerdine
Behla Hutchinson
Song:To The Sea
Biography:With inspiration from a childhood spent living in the middle of no-where, climbing to the tops of tall trees and swimming in cold water. 'To The Sea' is the title track from Behla Hutchinson's delicate, yet powerful debut album.
The Rachel Hamer Band
Song:The Witchfinder General
Biography:The Rachel Hamer Band are an exciting new four piece folk band based in Newcastle.They perform an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary songs. Since their formation they have performed in and around the North East and are looking forward to the future!
Danny Pedler & Rosie Butler-Hall
Song:Man In The Brown Hat
Biography:Danny Pedler and Rosie Butler-Hall are two up and coming, dynamic musicians who formed as a duo in late 2011. They play mostly English and French songs and tunes and enjoy a close relationship with their audience.
Emma McGrath
Song:The Judgement
Biography:Emma McGrath is a young singer-songwriter from Harpenden in Herts where she performs regularly, but through the likes of social media and internet radio is already reaching a wider audience. The Judgement comes from her debut EP which was released last year.
Skinny Lister
Song:Bold As Brass
Biography:They've held gigs in Land Rovers. They've sung while wing-walking. They've toured in a narrow boat. They've stomped and jigged on restaurant tables. Skinny Lister are the wildest party band you'll ever get drunk with. And you will get drunk with them.
"Undercurrent" is dedicated to all acts from solo artists, through duos 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. "Undercurrent" is available from August 1st to October 31st.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:Undercurrent" 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 "Undercurrent". If you could put a link to The Fatea Showcase Sessions on your website or Facebook/MySpace/Blog etc 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.