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This 'ford squad night, the last whilst we take a summer break, is a night dedicated to under-stated acoustic music. Featuring three great acts, candle light and le tables.
The first of which is Butler-Williams, for whom 'they say':
With their first EP self-release ”Keep Your Head Down” (2008), chosen as Manchester’s Piccadilly Records’ ‘Indie Record of the Week’, the duo had their second – ‘Save It For Someone Else’ – picked up by the city’s Willow Records and released alongside a vinyl remix release by Manchester electro outfit Real Dolls. In similar style it also collected a ‘Record of the Week’ nomination, this time from Manchester Music. Their multi-instrumentation has found its way to Tom Robinson’s new music show on BBC 6 and met appreciative ears at Sandman Magazine and BBC Manchester among others.
They Say:
“We’ve been running around for years, now we take our time and watch fools disappear” (from ‘You Will Learn’ – Track 1, ‘Save It For Someone Else’ EP)
"Chris Butler and Noel Williams know this scene well. They've been turning heads in it since 2007's four track demo 'Only A Few'. The single 'Keep Your Head Down' followed in 2008, but it's been live where they've really made their mark around the city's venues and open mics. Theirs' is a simple chemistry of friendship; love songs that are poignant at best on record come alive on stage, almost as though one half's supporting the other through his trials and tribulations. Their voices meanwhile are relatively muscular for such wistful folk music- feeling and character over empty finesse."
The second of which is Ivan Campo, for which 'them say':
Ivan Campo present their most recent EP; Super 7. Their latest release brings an eclectic mix of songs, instruments and chilled out northern vocals.
‘The Great Procrastinator’ which is the first track contains some awesome vocals and instrumentation, which would be a good hit with acoustic indie lovers. 'Forgetful Fred' is a popular track and requested a lot when the band play live. I've listened to it a lot and love it everytime!
‘Rat Race’ and ‘Lotus Eater’ are well developed and beautifully simlple songs to listen to but the gentle shimmering of 'The Curse' gets my vote.
The EP seems to be coated in a 60s vibe, and this is illustrated in ‘The Girl I Think I Thought I Saw’. ‘The B&B’, which is the last track on the EP is a wonderful way to sum up this piece of work, as a breezy piece of folk love.
This band would probably be welcomed with open arms by fans of bands such as the Beatles, Arcade Fire, The Coral, and even Noah and the Whale.
This album is a great addition to the already prolific Ivan Campo and showcases their mature musical sound as well as being produced by Yorkie, who was in the band ‘Space’.
Unique and quirky, Give it a go! And journey down to Campodia!
The last of which is 'Serious Sam Barrett', dem talk:
artrocker.com
Close to Home is the best British roots record I’ve heard in a long long time. It’s a glorious recreation of the classic ragged country blues and bluegrass sounds from across the water but at the same time, it’s firmly British. Sam’s from Yorkshire, he’s proud of it and he’s steeped this record in the county that he loves.
It’s heartfelt and it’s raw. It’s not killed by over production and sounds like the kind of awesome contemporary roots music coming out of Jas Mathus’ Delta Recording Service.
Sam bashes classic tune after classic tune on Stella his 12 string resonator, with passion and care. The original songs sit comfortably side by side with the covers. There’s no lazy singer-songwriting or hiding behind ‘alt’ folk tags.
The vocals are whisky rough perfect and the lyrics are sharp. On Lonely Night at JoJos Sam captures the despair of being smack in the middle of a fakester scene: "trendy braces, worn out faces, trying so hard to look cool, you remind me of the kids that didn’t ride skateboards, still used to carry their skateboards to school… you didn’t give a damn about music, just wanted to tell me about who you know"
If you have any kind of interest in acoustic tunes or bands with a country tinge, then you should buy this record. It’ll help you understand why the Observer Monthly shiny faux folk crowd are a big pile of shit. You’ll never listen to Newton Faulkner again.
Deliciously home-grown, this is a rewarding collection of songs that could well renew your faith in underground folk scenes. This stripped down and raw album is riddled with the gritty reality of this artist's Northern life and makes no apologies ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE
“An endlessly playable delight from beginning to end”- VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE (USA)
.. “Barrett has become a master of his craft”-BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE..
Serious Sam Barrett plays traditional songs and his own compositions from the Leeds delta on a big 12-string guitar and resonator. Close To Home, his debut album is bright and brash and very good. ROCK N' REEL MAGAZINE (R2)
This 'ford squad night, the last whilst we take a summer break, is a night dedicated to under-stated acoustic music. Featuring three great acts, candle light and le tables.
The first of which is Butler-Williams, for whom 'they say':
With their first EP self-release ”Keep Your Head Down” (2008), chosen as Manchester’s Piccadilly Records’ ‘Indie Record of the Week’, the duo had their second – ‘Save It For Someone Else’ – picked up by the city’s Willow Records and released alongside a vinyl remix release by Manchester electro outfit Real Dolls. In similar style it also collected a ‘Record of the Week’ nomination, this time from Manchester Music. Their multi-instrumentation has found its way to Tom Robinson’s new music show on BBC 6 and met appreciative ears at Sandman Magazine and BBC Manchester among others.
They Say:
“We’ve been running around for years, now we take our time and watch fools disappear” (from ‘You Will Learn’ – Track 1, ‘Save It For Someone Else’ EP)
"Chris Butler and Noel Williams know this scene well. They've been turning heads in it since 2007's four track demo 'Only A Few'. The single 'Keep Your Head Down' followed in 2008, but it's been live where they've really made their mark around the city's venues and open mics. Theirs' is a simple chemistry of friendship; love songs that are poignant at best on record come alive on stage, almost as though one half's supporting the other through his trials and tribulations. Their voices meanwhile are relatively muscular for such wistful folk music- feeling and character over empty finesse."
The second of which is Ivan Campo, for which 'them say':
Ivan Campo present their most recent EP; Super 7. Their latest release brings an eclectic mix of songs, instruments and chilled out northern vocals.
‘The Great Procrastinator’ which is the first track contains some awesome vocals and instrumentation, which would be a good hit with acoustic indie lovers. 'Forgetful Fred' is a popular track and requested a lot when the band play live. I've listened to it a lot and love it everytime!
‘Rat Race’ and ‘Lotus Eater’ are well developed and beautifully simlple songs to listen to but the gentle shimmering of 'The Curse' gets my vote.
The EP seems to be coated in a 60s vibe, and this is illustrated in ‘The Girl I Think I Thought I Saw’. ‘The B&B’, which is the last track on the EP is a wonderful way to sum up this piece of work, as a breezy piece of folk love.
This band would probably be welcomed with open arms by fans of bands such as the Beatles, Arcade Fire, The Coral, and even Noah and the Whale.
This album is a great addition to the already prolific Ivan Campo and showcases their mature musical sound as well as being produced by Yorkie, who was in the band ‘Space’.
Unique and quirky, Give it a go! And journey down to Campodia!
The last of which is 'Serious Sam Barrett', dem talk:
artrocker.com
Close to Home is the best British roots record I’ve heard in a long long time. It’s a glorious recreation of the classic ragged country blues and bluegrass sounds from across the water but at the same time, it’s firmly British. Sam’s from Yorkshire, he’s proud of it and he’s steeped this record in the county that he loves.
It’s heartfelt and it’s raw. It’s not killed by over production and sounds like the kind of awesome contemporary roots music coming out of Jas Mathus’ Delta Recording Service.
Sam bashes classic tune after classic tune on Stella his 12 string resonator, with passion and care. The original songs sit comfortably side by side with the covers. There’s no lazy singer-songwriting or hiding behind ‘alt’ folk tags.
The vocals are whisky rough perfect and the lyrics are sharp. On Lonely Night at JoJos Sam captures the despair of being smack in the middle of a fakester scene: "trendy braces, worn out faces, trying so hard to look cool, you remind me of the kids that didn’t ride skateboards, still used to carry their skateboards to school… you didn’t give a damn about music, just wanted to tell me about who you know"
If you have any kind of interest in acoustic tunes or bands with a country tinge, then you should buy this record. It’ll help you understand why the Observer Monthly shiny faux folk crowd are a big pile of shit. You’ll never listen to Newton Faulkner again.
Deliciously home-grown, this is a rewarding collection of songs that could well renew your faith in underground folk scenes. This stripped down and raw album is riddled with the gritty reality of this artist's Northern life and makes no apologies ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE
“An endlessly playable delight from beginning to end”- VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE (USA)
.. “Barrett has become a master of his craft”-BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE..
Serious Sam Barrett plays traditional songs and his own compositions from the Leeds delta on a big 12-string guitar and resonator. Close To Home, his debut album is bright and brash and very good. ROCK N' REEL MAGAZINE (R2)
