Showcase Session – Sinew – Autumn 24

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.”

“Sinew”

“Sinew” 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. “Sinew” is available from August 1st to October 31st.

Please encourage your friends to collect their free copy of “Sinew”. 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 (and we encourage you to do so), please pass on the full folder with sleeve pack.

Sinew – Artists

• Wise Woman – Home Safe
  Power-folk four-piece Wise Woman mix lush vocal harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power to tell the stories of hidden women. The group’s “intoxicating” blend of folk, jazz, blues have been heard far and wide.
  www.wearewisewoman.com
• One Far Sun – People In The Middle
  After a decade break, one far sun is now back on the scene, featuring Amy Wagner on gritty guitars and lead vocals, together with sisters Rachel Menzies and Fiona Menzies on violin, cello and lush vocal harmonies. A new chapter in their musical journey is beginning.
  www.onefarsun.com
• Virginia Kettle’s Rolling Folk – Sailing On The Inside
  As a prolific writer of songs, Rolling Folk gives Virginia the chance to share a variety of songs not included in the Merry Hell repertoire. Offering the same level of songwriting excellence as Merry Hell, but a different, more intimate feel.
  therollingfolk.bandcamp.com
• Sorrel Nation – Crazy For You
  Kent born songstress Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk/rock with powerful vocals and haunting melodies engaging audiences with emotive lyrics and a 70’s inspired style. New studio album/tour October 2024. And yes… Sorrel Nation is her real name.
  www.sorrelnation.com
• The Dicemen – Church On The Hill
  Based out of Watford, UK, The Dicemen can safely claim to be one of the most popular folk/post-punk/indie acoustic trios in the Herts Beds Bucks area. They play their own songs alongside some unlikely versions of others you may already know.
  the-dicemen.site123.me
• Ross Couper – Reels AF
  In a short space of time the band has become known for its distinctive energy and no holds barred approach. They use traditional instruments in exciting ways, whipping the audience up into a frenzy, leaving them exhilarated every time.
  rosscouper.bandcamp.com
• Anna Anise – Awakening
  Anna Anise is a warm summer breeze of trad-influenced folk, captivating audiences with her lyrical storytelling and glorious melodies. Anna’s passion for community through music is evident in her infectious energy onstage and ability to bring a whole room together.
  linktr.ee/annaanise
• True Foxes – How Are You Now
  True Foxes are highly acclaimed Americana duo from Cornwall and Wales. Amie leads with powerful vocals and soul-stirring songwriting, complemented by Chloe’s ethereal harmonies and melodic bass lines.
  truefoxesmusic.co.uk
• Dlú – Close To, Pt.1
  One of the most respected voices of their genre, Indie Trad band Dlú are a trad fusion band from Glasgow. Their eclectic musical backgrounds influence their original melodies and arrangements, giving the band their own distinctive sound.
  dluband.com
• TangleJack – The Ragged Edge
  Telling stories from the streets of South Wales, both ancient and contemporary, through rousing folk tunes and introspective ballads, TangleJack create music rich in contrast, wit and beauty.
  www.tanglejack.co.uk
• Motel Sundown – El Dorado
  Consisting of three songwriters, Karen Turley, Naomi Campbell and Robert Johnson, Motel Sundown encapsulate a lush vintage sound, layering 60s/70s folk-rock influences with three-part harmonies and evolving dynamics.
  www.motelsundow.co.uk
• Owl Light Trio – Peel / Five Pints Of Doom
  Owl Light Trio are Jim Penny (concertina), Jane Griffiths (fiddle) and Colin Fletcher (guitar), drawing on deep traditional roots from Ireland, the UK and Brittany for a unique sound.
  www.owllighttrio.bandcamp.com
• Caitlin Gilligan – Fly Me To The Sun
  Gallovidian folk musician Caitlin Gilligan weaves age-old folk songs into poetically crafted originals, summoning voices of times gone by with refreshing insight.
  www.caitlingilligan.com
• Esther Swift – Lateral Flow
  A boldly innovative harpist, composer and singer, Esther Swift works across genres from classical chamber music to free improvisation, influenced by jazz, minimalism and dance music.
  www.estherswift.co.uk
• Wickenwood – Black Heart
  Indie-folk trio Wickenwood base their sound around harmony-driven vocals with guitar, bouzouki and fiddle, drawing inspiration from history, folklore and place.
  www.wickenwood.com
• Tom Kitching – The Brentford Lullaby
  Fiddle player and author Tom Kitching is a veteran of over 2000 gigs and a leading figure in the English folk scene, known for a vibrant style full of energy and wit.
  www.tomkitching.co.uk

Final Remarks

“Sinew” 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. “Sinew” is available from August 1st to October 31st.

Please encourage your friends to collect their free copy of “Sinew”. 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.