Showcase Session – Aspirations – Summer 11

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 they will never be available again. The Fatea Showcase Sessions are zip files containing high quality, 256kbs, drm free, mp3s.

“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.” “Aspirations” 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. “Aspirations” is available from May 1st to July 31st 2011. Please encourage your friends to collect their free copy of “Aspirations”. 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.  

Emily Baker – Depot – Essie Jane – Red Hot Chilli Pipers – na-mara – Risa Hall – The Skunnered – Ewan Robertson – Elle Osborne – ItsAcoustica – Catford – Angie Shaw – Pilgrim’s Way – Emma Sweeney – Tom Monahan – Rosie Nimmo – Victoria Perks

Song:Hit And Run

Biography:Drawing from the earthy inspirations of a long line of heritage singer songwriters such as Carole King whose qualities start with their songwriting prowess, Brighton singer songstress Emily Baker is making waves.

Website: http://www.emilybaker.co.uk

Song:So Long

Biography:Combining the talents of four top bluesmen, Depot are making powerful new blues using the finest ingredients from the source as well as re-invigorating old songs from the very beginning of our music, introducing uilleann pipes to more conventional instrumentation.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/depotblues

Song:Lay Down

Biography:Essie was born and raised in london, England. She currently lives in New York City with her husband, and makes music that is both gentle and intimate, with warm layers and textures.

Website: http://lightofmorning.com

Song:Just For Willie

Biography:Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and a show so hot it carries its own health warning. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have been rocking the world their passion for pipes.

Website: http://www.redhotchillipipers.co.uk

Song:The Bite

Biography:na-mara is a Hertfordshire-based folk duo, comprising Paul McNamara and Rob García, who write their own material in traditional style, translate traditional songs from across the French speaking world, and play tunes from Asturias and Galicia in northern Spain.

Website: http://www.na-mara.com

Song:Shooting Stars

Biography:Risa Hall went to the same high school as Simon And Garfunkle and the Ramones. When producer Nigel Stonier(Thea Gilmore, Joan Baez) heard her demos he asked to come on board and produce her recently breath taking and dynamic debut album, “Glass Half…?”

Website: http://www.facebook.com/risahall

Song:Good Morning Glasgow Town

Biography:The Skunnered are a four piece band from South West Scotland, playing original and traditional songs. Andrew McMillan does most of the singing, Chas Cunningham does most of the writing with Andy Lindsay and Paul Shepherd adding percussion and lead guitar.

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/theskunnered/

Song:When I’m Gone

Biography:Regularly found playing with many of the UK’s top folk artists, Ewan Robertson’s consummate stage craft combined with captivating and dynamic playing have singled him out from the crowd and won him Scottish Young Musician Of The Year in 2008.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/ewanrobertson

Song:The Boatman

Biography:Inspired by the language and beauty of English folksong, Elle performs her own songs, as well as re-interpretations of traditional songs (many of which she nicked from her Dad). “The Boatman” comes from the ep “Good Grief” (Folk Police Recordings).

Website: http://www.elleo.com

Song:Happily Ever After

Biography:With new CD ‘Here We Are’, ItsAcoustica present their most accomplished recording to date. These ten self-penned songs showcase the craft & creativity which has also earned Newcastle duo Andy & Catherine Higgins a growing reputation as entertaining live performers.

Website: http://www.itsacoustica.com

Song:Lonestar

Biography:Catford are a brand new band from Scotland whose roots lie in traditional Scottish and American music. However, this group of multi-instrumentalists has blended these roots with influences from world music and jazz to create something rather nice.

Website: http://www.catfordmusic.com

Song:Sea Of Sky

Biography:Angie Shaw’s multi-genre music has threads from nu-folk, jazz, country, blues and pop running through it, it is what it is. Excellent reviews have made vocal comparisons to Kate Bush, KT Tunstall and Edie Brickell, every song is different…

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/angieshaw

Song:Andro

Biography:Pilgrim’s Way, a new young trio from the North West are stamping their feisty, refreshing take on trad folk on the roots scene. Taking their name from a Kipling poem, the trio’s buoyant musicianship gets a real showcase with musical interlude “Andro”.

Website: http://www.pilgrims-way.net

Song:The Other Crossing

Biography:With a style that is both exciting and intricate, this Manchester born musician is fast establishing herself as a fiddle player to be listened to and has appeared as a guest artist on Mike McGoldrick’s most recent album as well as making recordings in her own name.

Website: http://www.emmasweeneyfiddle.com

Song:Desert Rose

Biography:Tom Monahan was born in Novato, California and he led a nomadic existence due to his father being in the forces. He has bee played live on BBC Radio Wales, Calon FM and was involved with the Llangollen Fringe Festival, His songs have been played all over the world.

Website: http://www.tommonahan.com

Song:Home

Biography:Rosie Nimmo is an Edinburgh singer/songwriter whose songs resonate with many. Both her albums have been well reviewed by local and national press. ‘….like it a lot. Great voice, nicely produced’ Iain Rankin

Website: http://www.rosienimmo.com

Song:If…

Biography:Formerly Vix Vox of Fuzzbox fame, Victoria Perks is just at the start of her exciting new musical adventure into Americana/country/folk-rock/pop that will see the release of her debut solo album in the very, very near future. Her debut single “U Belong 2 Me” is available on iTunes

Website: http://www.myspace.com/vixvixvix

“Aspirations” 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. “Aspirations” is available from May 1st to July 31st 2011. Please encourage your friends to collect their free copy of “Aspirations”. 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.