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 - All - Winter 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."
"All" is a compilation of bands, duos and solo artists. 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. "All" is available from November 1st 09 until January 31st 10.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:All" 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 "All". 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
All - Artists
Andi Neate # Rob Metcalfe # Marina Florance Band # Bob Meyer # Zac Harris # Mirrored Shower # Cole Stacey # Avant Gardner # Lauren MacColl # Life And Times # Kiss The Mistress # Moon Hill # Tim Arnold # JB Newman # Thinker # Gregg Cave # Nancy Elizabeth
Andi Neate
Song:Home
Biography:Andi is an expressive performer, with a gift for melody,
memorable hooks and delightfully offbeat lyrics. Her voice ranges from powerhouse to wistful sweetness, her music style covering folk, rock and jazz. ‘Tattooed bad ass with the voice of an angel’ Prague TV
Rob Metcalfe
Song:Hurricane
Biography:Hailing from the Northwest, Rob Metcalfe is gaining reputation as a songwriter, not only for himself but as a contributor of songs to other singers in the region. Not only that, but he has growing recognition for his live work. One for the future.
Marina Florance Band
Song:The Tale Of Marcy Borders
Biography:“Plugged in or acoustic this easy listening indie folk band are fresh, tight and addictive”. You could also add “Writers and purveyors of great songs that will swing the emotions and get the feet tapping and induce a sense of having had a great time.”
Bob Meyer
Song:The River
Biography:Bob Meyer is a folk, blues guitar playing singer/
Songwriter. His two albums, “”All This Is That” and “Threefold Return” have been released on Malicious Damage Records. ‘Primordial blues, tough and dirty.’
Zac Harris
Song:What Paradise Wrote
Biography:Distorted and thumping beats mixed with lo-fi guitars and a tortured vocal, his debut ep, entitled ‘Episode 2” is a diverse and emotional record with a distinct lo-fi feel. Four alternative tracks laced with commercial appeal.
Mirrored Shower
Song:Travelling To Nowhere
Biography:The name Mirrored Shower derives from a fantasy chat up line Ian & Sonny conjured up, but has since gone on to mean the many different textures of sounds and images you hear and see through their music and the journey their songs take you on.
Cole Stacey
Song:If You
Biography:Recently described by one UK festival as ‘A serious musician moving seriously fast’, Cole Stacey is an acoustic singer/songwriter hailing from Devon, England. Cole has recently been reaching out to audiences further afield.
Avant Gardner
Song:Cop Nite On Channel 19
Biography:Avant Gardner was born out of the creation and demise of numerous bands and collaborations over 12 years. After 5 self-financed solo albums, Avant now performs solo acoustic gigs countrywide to offer an alternative live take on his recorded offerings.
Lauren MacColl
Song:Oigfhear A’Chuil Duinn
Biography:Lauren MacColl grew up on the Black Isle, an area rich in Highland music and culture. Her band the MacCollective have a repertoire true to their roots, but with a contemporary edge. Lauren won the 2005 BBC Radio2 Young Folk Award.
Life And Times
Song:A Bit Of A Do
Biography:Life And Times are Barry Goodman and Graeme Meek, who write and perform songs and music in the traditional idiom. “A Bit Of A Do” comes from “Where The Working Boats Went”, their latest album, telling the story of the inland waterways of Britain.
Kiss the Mistress
Song:Priddy Pookah
Biography:KTM is described by fRoots as an ’intriguing trio’ whose music ‘embodies a restless unbridled energy’. The blend of cello, voice, accordion and bodhran/cajon creates a sound that moves through unusual time signatures, retold legends and Gaelic work songs.
Moonhill
Song:Excessive
Biography:Moonhill is an original four piece instrumental band with a dynamic unique sound that pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, country and folk; fusing it with jazz (retro) progressive rock and even a touch of classical.
Tim Arnold
Song:You're The One That's Beautiful
Biography:Starting his career as the front man of Jocasta, Tim Arnold has become a maverick artist whose work stretches the imagination and defies the pigeonholes. A singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist/video director/arranger and story teller
JB Newman
Song:The Ritual
Biography:JB Newman writes poetic, soulful songs about whiskey, longing, and the tears that water the roots of the human spirit. The rich imagery of his lyrics and his powerful, unique voice are fortified by his classic-sounding personal blend of blues, folk and rock music
Thinker
Song:Another Day
Biography:Thinker are a 3-piece folk-indie band from the South of England that are acoustic lead and have a fiddle. In reality it’s difficult to categorise music which draws on English, Irish, indie and punk influences as highlighted on their “Call To Arms” debut album.
Gregg Cave
Song:Simple Life
Biography:Gregg Cave has been writing songs ever since he can remember. He has toured all over England fronting indie folk rock band Cave, which has seen him play major festivals, such as Sidmouth Folk Festival as well as tours of Germany
Nancy Elizabeth
Song:Lay Low
Biography:Manchester dwelling musician, born and brought up in the rolling hills and landscape of Wigan. Nancy Elizabeth is a lover and creator of original songs and music. “The best thing to come out of Wigan since Poole’s pies.”
"All" is a compilation of bands, duos and solo artists. 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. "All" is available from November 1st 09 until January 31st 10.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:All" 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 "All". 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