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 - Inspirations - Winter 11
"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."
"Inspirations" 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. "Inspirations" is available from November 1st to January 31st 2012.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:Inspirations" 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 "Inspirations". 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.
If you can help promote the Fatea Showcase Sessions, you can get an A4 Flyer Here. Links always welcome, Thanks
Inspirations - Artists
Jessica Lawson - Luke Jackson - Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog - Lucy Ward - Simon Stanley Ward - Flaming June - Ady Johnson - Megan Henwood - Dan Wilde - Fribo - George Stevens - The Bailey Sisters - Roosevelt Bandwagon - Dan Webster - Krista Green - Walsh And Pound - Chris Ricketts
Jessica Lawson
Song:Lorelai
Biography:Yorkshire based Jessica Lawson sings and accompanies herself on autoharp and guitar. Her songs reflect a background in folk and a love of Americana as she sings stories about the sea, love, loss, war, and 'fallen' women
Luke Jackson
Song:Run & Hide
Biography:Luke is a young roots singer/songwriter from Kent and has been performing live since he was 13. He's already opened for the likes of Steve Knightley and Martin Joseph, garnering a lot of plaudits along the way. His debut EP came out earlier this year, Luke is not yet 18
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog
Song:Y Ffenast
Biography:Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog are gaining more and more recognition away from the growing Welsh language music scene. An expressive acoustic folk, country sound giving them ever widening appeal without compromise
Lucy Ward
Song:Death Rock Me To Sleep
Biography:Lucy plays guitar and has recently taken up the concertina; however she considers her voice to be her first instrument. She has a talent for taking songs and investing them with passion ,feeling and breathtaking delivery
Simon Stanley Ward
Song:American Voice
Biography:Simon Stanley Ward is a country/Americana singer from Highbury who used to be the vocalist in Black Bart. Since going solo, he's released his debut EP, "Myself To Blame" and gone about building a new following with lots of gigging and great songs
Flaming June
Song:Nerves Of Steel
Biography:Formed in 2009 this acoustic Indie folk band have supported Eliza Carthy and 6 Day Riot amongst others. Louise Hamilton writes strong songs which are catchy and addictive with potent lyrics. The bands live performances are full of energy and fun
Ady Johnson
Song:Jewelly Box
Biography:Ady Johnson performs regularly and has supported acts such as Ben Howard and Willy Mason. His debut solo album Tell the Worry Dolls, "...an acoustic guitar-led barroom skiffle, is resonant of Badly Drawn Boy's first record...deserves to be massive." Press Association
Megan Henwood
Song:Free And Focused
Biography:Making Waves, the critically acclaimed debut album by BBC Young Folk Award winner Megan Henwood was released in the summer to coincide with a busy festival season followed by a series of well-reviewed London shows, all highlighting this exciting singer/songwriter
Dan Wilde
Song:Nearest I Have To A Home
Biography:Having released his debut album, 'This Is The Place' earlier this year, Dan Wilde has been gigging extensively in East Anglia and further afield, including support slots with Crosby & Nash, Karine Polwart and Kate Walsh as he continues to go from strength to strength
Fribo
Song:Leaving Reindalsseter 6am
Biography:Fribo were described by Celtic Connections as "one of the freshest and most inventive acts on the emerging 'Nu-Nordic' scene, exploring and creating links between British and Scandinavian traditions, with a deft peppering of wider contemporary influences." Enough said
George Stevens
Song:Age Of Empires
Biography:During 30 odd years of playing music George has embraced, learnt from and been influenced by many different genres. However, this is his first project focusing on his own compositions. Various instruments on current EP . Album to follow featuring guests
The Bailey Sisters
Song:Bells Of Tallinn
Biography:"We're not sisters and we don't drink Baileys" What they do is sing beautiful harmonies, both accapella and accompanied. They released their debut studio album, "After Silence, Music" earlier this year, garnering a good deal of interest in the process
Roosevelt Bandwagon
Song:White Picket Fence
Biography:Roosevelt Bandwagon is an Anglo-Canadian collective based in London. They play original, acoustic Folk-Americana and have appeared at several large festivals. Their debut album, 'Jobless Men Keep Going,' has received tremendous press, a follow-up is in the pipeline
Dan Webster
Song:Fishing
Biography:Dan's music reflects the way he entered the world; earnest and confused, speaking of love, loss, politics, corruption and war. He doesn't have all the answers, but sings with a gentle whimsy that is tapping into the consciousness of a generation seeking change
Krista Green
Song:Cherry Pie
Biography:Winner of Bournemouth Unplugged 2011, twenty six year old singer/songwriter and musician Krista Green has been songwriting for ten years. A Bournemouth based busker with a unique style that mixes raw vocals and edgy lyrics with funky rhythm guitar
Walsh And Pound
Song:CCC
Biography:Will Pound and Dan Walsh are two of the most exciting and unique young musicians on today's music scene. Labelled respectively as 'one of the most original harmonica players in Britain' and 'the UK's top Clawhammer banjoist', the duo recently released their debut album, "Walsh And Pound"
Chris Ricketts
Song:Haul Away Joe
Biography:"Youth is not wasted on the young when it comes to Chris Ricketts. He has a heart the size of a concert hall, a generous spirit to match and a drive and determination that wills him to win. Which he will." – John Tams . A man revive the tradition of the shanty in the UK
"Inspirations" 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. "Inspirations" is available from November 1st to January 31st 2012.
Click Here or Right Click, Save Target As to download
"The Fatea Showcase Session:Inspirations" 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 "Inspirations". 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.
If you can help promote the Fatea Showcase Sessions, you can get an A4 Flyer Here. Links always welcome, Thanks