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Dar Williams Signs To Bread & Butter

Featuring collaborations with Jill Sobule, Richard Thompson, Jim Lauderdale, the Milk Carton Kids, the Hooters, Lucy Wainwright Roche 

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Dar Williams to release her brand new album “EMERALD” on Bread and Butter Music May 18th 2015 and tour with dates in UK, Ireland and Germany

 

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Dar Williams’s growth as an individual over her two-decade career has gone hand-in-hand with her evolution as an artist. This is perhaps best typified by the release of “Emerald,” a timely and brilliant album of new songs and collaborations with friends such as Jill Sobule, Richard Thompson, Jim Lauderdale, the Milk Carton Kids, the Hooters, Lucy Wainwright Roche and her mother Suzzy Roche and others. It marks her debut with the UK label, Bread and Butter (Essential) and is a sparkling collection of new original material, inspired collaborations and some surprising covers such as B.A.D.’s “Johnny Appleseed” making this album one of her best yet.

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Raised in Chappaqua, N.Y., Williams spent 10 years living in the thriving artistic community of Northampton, Mass., where she began to make the rounds on the coffeehouse circuit. Joan Baez, an early fan of her music, took Williams out on the road and recorded several of her songs. The rest is history. Williams most recently released a live recording celebrating the 20th Anniversary of her legendary album, “The Honesty Room.”

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In addition to being a touring artist, Williams is an author, teaches a course at Wesleyan University, and conducts annual song writing seminars. Williams devotes much of her time to environmental issues and causes, and has created “Give Bees A Camp” which combines concerts and the planting of bee-friendly gardens for young campers.

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Tracklisting

1. Something to Get Through
2. FM Radio
3. Empty Plane
4. Emerald
5. Slippery Slope
6. Here Tonight
7. Girl of the World
8. Mad River
9. Weight of the World
10. Johnny Appleseed
11. New York is a Harbor

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Something to Get Through    
Dar Williams – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Josh Kaler – Drums, Bass, Guitars, Lap Steel, Keys
Courtney Jaye – Harmony Vocal
Tom Whall – Harmony Vocal

FM Radio       
Dar Williams- acoustic guitar, vocals
Aaron Sterling- drums
Jonny Polonsky- electric guitars
Jill Sobule- vocals, electric guitar
Olivia Wood- backing vocals
Vanessa Wood- backing vocals

Empty Plane      
Trevor Gordon Hall (guitars)
Stance Mason (Bass)
Jeff Haynes(Wave Drum,Percussion)
Rob Scheps Sax

Emerald 
Richard Thompson (Guitar)
Stance Mason (Bass)

Slippery Slope
ROB HYMAN – WURLITZER PIANO
Dave Jacques (bass)
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Here Tonight     
Dar Williams – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Josh Kaler – Drums, Bass, Guitars, Keys
Angel Snow – Harmony Vocal
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Girl of the World 
Heidi Breyer (Piano)
Eugene Freisen (Cello)
Stance Mason (Acoustic Bass Guitar)
Jeff Haynes (Frame Drum)
Will Ackeman Guitar
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 Mad River     
Dar Williams- acoustic guitar, vocals
Aaron Sterling- drums
Jonny Polonsky- electric guitars
Kenneth Pattengale- backing vocals
Joey Ryan- backing vocals
Chick Wolverton- percussion
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Weight of the World     
Dar Williams Lead vocal
Suzzy Roche vocals
Lucy Wainwright Roche vocals
David Mansfield guitar/violin/viola
Marry Wooten cello

Johnny Appleseed         
ERIC BAZILIAN – ELECTRIC GUITAR, HURDY-GURDY, BACKING VOCALS
ROB HYMAN – WURLITZER PIANO, BACKING VOCALS, ADDITIONAL DRUMS
JOHN LILLEY – DOBRO
FRAN SMITH, JR. – BASS
DAVID UOSIKKINEN – DRUMS    

New York is a Harbor     
Dar Williams Lead Vocal
Bryn Roberts Piano

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 Listen “Emerald” here:

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UK Tour  
with Lucy Wainwright Roche

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21st May – Birmingham The Glee Club

www.glee.co.uk/birmingham

b/o 0871 472 0400

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23rd May – Belfast Errigle Inn

www.realmusicclub.com

tix www.realmusicclub.ticketsource.co.uk

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24th May – Dublin The Workmans Club

http://theworkmansclub.com
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26th May – London The Jazz Cafe

http://thejazzcafelondon.com

b/o 0844 847 2514
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28th May – Liverpool Arts Club

https://artsclubliverpool.com
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29th May – Otley Korks

www.korks.co.uk

b/o 0113 245 5570
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30th May – Germany, Krefeld Kulturfabrik  (nr Dusseldorf)

www.kulturfabrik-krefeld.de

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1st June – Brighton Komedia

www.zazamusic.co.uk www.komedia.co.uk/brighton

b/o 0845 293 8480

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Thirty Tigers New 2015 Releases – Scott Matthews

 

Scott Matthews
Mona (Birthday Mix)

Release Date:
30th March 2015

“Raw, beautiful and unrelenting” Wonderland

“A classy and original performer” Guardian

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Second single from the amazing 4th Album from Scott Matthews Home Part 1.

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Home part 1’, Scott Matthews’s fourth record, features eleven beautiful and personal tracks, following  the wonderful radio favourite ‘Sunlight’ Now comes the captivating new track ‘Mona’, which Scott remixed on his Birthday hence the title.  The Album was recorded at home in his custom made studio, the album was called a “gem” by the Daily Mail and “a beautifully produced acoustic melancholic collection” by the Sun, who both awarded it four stars.

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The Mediaeval Baebes to release Auld lang Syne on December 12th 2014 in time for New Year’s Celebrations

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Mediaeval Baebes , Of Kings & Angels: A Christmas Carol Collection.

Apparently the Renaissance Faire community also needs a holiday album of its own, so here it is. The titillating ensemble name notwithstanding, this batch of time-tested Western European carols, most in English, a couple in standard Latin, others in Middle English and Medieval Latin just for fun. The sextet is supplemented on several songs by additional female voices, creating a light, effervescent vocal experience.

Rating: Three stars
L.A TIMES
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The Baebes have recorded a hauntingly beautiful version of Auld Lang Syne.

This single adds another glorious track to their festive repertoire and celebrates the USA/Canadian launch Of Kings & Angels and the highly sort after green vinyl version of the album. The lead vocal is taken by Sophie Ramsay, the latest addition to the Mediaeval Baebes line up, who hails from Scotland and therefore has chosen to sing the original  old scotch lyrics  as penned by Robert Burns. In keeping with the nostalgic message of the song The Mediaeval Baebes have chosen the most authentic version of the song in keeping with the lyrics and with Katherine Blake’s brilliant production skills, have come up with a sparse yet powerful and true rendition of the classic Auld Lang Syne to be released digitally worldwide on December 12th. 

Auld Lang Syne is an old Scots song. The words were written by the poet Robert Burns in 1788, though the phrase ‘auld lang syne’, meaning ‘old long since’ is also found in older folk songs. It is a song is about nostalgia, reflecting on old friendships and love, raising a cup in memory. For this reason, it is a popular favourite all over the world at New Year. Auld Lang Syne is set to two different tunes. We sing the lesser-known, which is said to have been Burns’ preferred version, while his editor preferred the one that became famous. The better-known version feels appropriate in a rowdy pub, but the other is subtler, more reflective and perhaps more expressive of song’s meaning. I first heard this tune from the singing of Gill Bowman. Below are the lyrics we sing (leaving out one of the original verses).

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Watch: A live performance of “Auld Lang Syne”

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Lyrics
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Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp!
and surely I’ll be mine!
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
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We twa hae paidl’d in the burn,
frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
sin auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere!
and gie’s a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll tak a right gude-willy waught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
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English Translation

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Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
and surely I’ll buy mine!
And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine†;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS

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John Fullbright

TT logo-newThe Return Of John Fullbright

Plays 9 UK Shows This July

New Album ‘Songs’ Out July 21st

 

‘Throughout there is a world weariness and wisdom far beyond John Fullbright’s 25 years. 4*’ MOJO

Hot off the back of his biggest London show to date at the Islington Assembly Hall last night, John Fullbright has announced 9 further unmissable dates for July.

John is already confirmed to play festivals in July including Secret Garden Party on the 26th and to coincide with this, ‘he will be playing Manchester, Sheffield, Birghton and Leicester, places he could not get through on his mini jaunt in June.

John Fullbright plays:

July

Fri 18th                      GATESHEAD, SummerTyne Americana Festival

Sat 19th                    MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge

Sun 20th                   SHEFFIELD, Greystones

Mon 21st                  BRIGHTON, Green Door

Tues 22nd                 LEICESTER, The Musician

Thu 24th                   GUILDFORD, St. Mary’s Church

Fri 25th                     WINCHESTER, The Railway

Sat 26th                    HUNTINGDON, Secret Garden Party

Sun 27th                   PERTH, Southern Fried Festival

Born in Woody Guthrie’s hometown of Okemah, Oklahoma, John Fullbright grew up surrounded by a rich musical heritage. He started playing the piano at 5 and learned to play guitar at the legendary Blue Door eventually supporting Joe Ely and Jimmy Webb.

His stunning debut LP ‘From the Ground Up’ – released in 2013-was a lyrically diverse, genre-spanning collection of memorable songs with staggering depth and promise and more than deserving of its Grammy nomination, up for the Americana award.

The press were unanimous in their praise for the LP with Uncut declaring “…The arrival of a major talent”, The Evening Standard calling John “A new all-American idol” and Sunday Times Culture saying he has “…a remarkable way with words”.

 

http://www.johnfullbrightmusic.com/

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Langhorne Slim and the Law – Animal 7″ OUT 12.05.2014

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‘Animal’ out 12.05.2014

Independent retail and their clientele have been vital to the development and growth of Langhorne Slim & The Law, and no one knows this better than Langhorne himself. In the continued goal to support those who have supported his band throughout their career, Langhorne Slim & The Law are releasing the 100% exclusive Record Store Day piece, the Animal 7″ as a thank you to his fans who know where to shop for good music and all the stores who’ve sold, played, supported his music – as well as hosted him for instore performances.

Watch the brilliant new video for “Animal” HERE (Password: animal)

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TOUR DATES:

Feb 19th – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater*
Feb 21st – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern*
Feb 22nd – San Diego, CA @ Balboa Theatre*
Feb 24th – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios (An Intimate Solo Performance)
Feb 25th – Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern (An Intimate Solo Performance)
Feb 27th – Austin, TX @ The Moody Theater* Austin City Limits
Feb 28th – Houston, TX, @ Bayou Music Center*
Mar 1 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre*
Apr 4-6 – Knoxville, TN @ Rhythm N’ Blooms
Apr 9 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade **
May 9-11 – Atlanta, GA @ Atlantic Station, Shaky Knees Music Festival

*With Amos Lee
**With The Felice Brothers

 For more information about Langhorne Slim and the Law, contact Sara Silver
sara@thirtytigers.com +44 (0)20 8265 0772

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North Mississippi Allstars – ‘An extraordinary amalgam of envelope-pushing studio manipulation and DNA-fuelled deep gut grooves – the best NMA studio album’ 9/10 – Uncut

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North Mississippi Allstars – Snake Drive (Mario Caldato Remix)
OUT 28th July 2014

VIDEO TO SNAKE DRIVE (CLICK ON IMAGE)

Screen Shot 2014-06-10 at 12.56.20North Mississippi Allstars formed in 1996; the product of a special time for modern Mississippi country blues. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Memphis legend Jim Dickinson, and absorbed the North Mississippi legacy while playing and shaking it down in the juke joints with their blues ancestors. R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and their musical families were at their peak, making classic records and touring the world. Eventually, Luther (guitar, vocals) and Cody (drums, vocals) formed the North Mississippi Allstars.

North Mississippi Allstar’s latest single, ‘Snake Drive (Mario Caldato Remix),’ taken from the critically acclaimed album, ‘World Boogie is Coming.’ 

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North Mississippi Allstars Tour Europe (with Robert Plant)

JUNE

08 – Holland, Landgraaf – Pinkpop Festival
10 – Sweden, Gothenburg – Tragarn
12 – Norway, Bergen – Bergen Festival
14 – Sweden, Rattvik – Dalhalla
16 – Estonia, Tallin – Saku Arena

19  – Denmark, ODENSE-  DEN FYNSKE LANDSBY

20  –  Germany  Hamburg  -STADTPARK

22 –France  Paris -BATACLAN

23-  Germany Cologne –  TANZBRUNNEN-

25- Ireland, Cork – Live at the Marquee

29 – UK – Glastonbury Festival

JULY

11 – Pistoia, Italy – Pistoia Blues Festival
12 – Rome, Italy – Cavea
14 – Padova, Italy – Villa Conterini
16 – Berlin, Germany – Zitadelle
17 – Dresden, Germany – Junge Garde
19 – Ostrava, Czech Republic

August 2nd

CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL

 

 

 

For more information about North Mississippi Allstars, contact Sara Silver
sara@thirtytigers.com +44 (0)20 8265 0772
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John Fullbright releases album ‘Songs’ and single ‘Never Cry Again’!

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‘Songs’ out 27.07.2014

On July 21st, John Fullbright will release his second studio album, ‘Songs,’ (Blue Dirt/Thirty Tigers). The new album showcases the strongest songwriting of the 25 year-old’s career and follows the breakout success of his 2012 debut ‘From the Ground Up,’ which was nominated for the ‘Best Americana Album’ Grammy and featured in the Wall Street Journal, LA Times, NPR and more.

If there’s a recurring motif that jumps out upon first listen to ‘Song,’ it’s the act of writing itself. ‘When I discovered Townes Van Zandt, that’s when I went, ‘You know, this is something to be taken pretty damn seriously,” says Fullbright. ‘You can write something that’s going to outlast you, and immortality through song is a big draw.’

The arrangements on ‘Songs’ are stripped down to their cores and free of ornamentation. Fullbright’s guitar and piano anchor the record, while a minimalist rhythm section weaves in an out throughout the album. That’s not to say these are simple songs; Fullbright possesses a keen ear for memorable melody and a unique approach to harmony, moving through chord progressions far outside the expected confines of traditional folk or Americana. The performances are stark and direct, though, a deliberate approach meant to deliver the songs in their purest and most honest form.

Listen to the album ‘Songs’ here:

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‘Never Cry Again,’ is the first single to be taken from the critically acclaimed album, ‘Songs‘

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‘Never Cry Again,’ out 02.06.2014

“Never Cry Again” is taken from Fullbright’s  forthcoming  second album simply entitled “Songs” . The new album is destined to firmly establish Fullbright with even greater critical acclaim following on from his stunning debut LP ‘From the Ground Up’ which was more than deserving of its Grammy and Americana Award nomination.

Born in Woody Guthrie’s hometown of Okemah, Oklahoma, John Fullbright grew up surrounded by a rich musical heritage, influencing his own music, as demonstrated in the brilliant new single, ‘Never Cry Again.’

 For more information about John Fullbright, contact Sara Silver
sara@thirtytigers.com +44 (0)20 8265 0772

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Nicole Atkins releases first single ‘Girl, You Look Amazing,’ from the album ‘Slow Phaser.’

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OUT 27.05.2014

The poptastic ‘Girl, You Look Amazing,’ is the first single to be taken from Nicole Atkins, ‘Slow Phaser,’ album. Being forced to pack up two years of songs, poetry and journals, after experiencing Hurricane Sandy in Memphis, Atkins collaborated with Jim Scalvunos (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Cramps) and producer Tore Johansson (Franz Ferdinand, The Cardigans) to devise a compelling new sonic approach, melding psychedelic energy, prog rock adventurism, after hours disco ambience, and the raw emotional purity of the finest country soul. Atkins stripped her traditional instrumentation to its core – Johansson handled bass duties, joined by The Cardigans’ Lars-Olaf Johansson on guitar, keyboardist Martin Gjerstad, and Asbury Park’s own Sam Bey behind drum kit – placing considerably more emphasis on electronics than on her previous recordings.

‘Girl, You Look Amazing,’ is the first single to be taken from the album, ‘Slow Phaser,’ out 28th April 2014

Watch the amazing video for ‘Girl, You Look Amazing,’ here:

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Nicole Atkins May 2014 Tour

May 02 – Night & Day – Manchester 7:30pm
May 05 – Rough Trade Records – London1:00pm
May 06 – Louisiana – Bristol 7:00pm
May 07 – Bush Hall – London 7:30pm
May 08 – Red Room, Rescue Rooms –Nottingham

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 For more information about Nicole Atkins, contact Sara Silver
sara@thirtytigers.com +44 (0)20 8265 0772

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