Jim Ghedi

About: Jim Ghedi

After several years of experimentation and travelling around Europe, Jim Ghedi has returned to Sheffield UK with a signature progressive folk acoustic sound not to be missed. Working heavily in rhythmic phrasing as well as melodic & harmonic experimentation, Jim has crafted his style of playing by incorporating Jazz, eastern European Folklore, and African influences into his focus.

Jim Ghedi’s debut album “Home is Where I Exist, Now to Live & Die” will be released with Cambrian Records on the 4th November 2015.

“The material for the album, is a running dialogue of my time spent travelling from Brussels & northern Europe and then returning back home. The tracks are moments in time, and fragments of life lived being exposed in different places with different people.”

“I spent my time in Belgium with nothing set in place, but a friends room who kindly let me stay and play my acoustic guitar. I spent my days there writing music, exploring the library’s incredible archive, playing in the streets and exploring the world around me.”

Jim has collaborated and supported artists such as James Blackshaw, Richard Dawson, Dead Rat Orchestra, Cam Deas, C Joynes, Stephanie Hladowski, Alasdair Roberts, Alex nelson’s Death Shanties, The Big eyes family players and Trembling bells.

Jim will embark on an extensive UK tour starting in September 20^th through November 28^th to launch his new album so be sure to catch a live performance near you.  

CONTACT: http://www.jimghedi.com/

Album: Home is Where I Exist, Now to Live and Die – Release Date Nov 04, 2015

An Ode for Ric Booth – (Live @ Make Noise Studios 2015)

Forgive Me for What I Possess

Interview and Performance @ the Sheffield Cathedral 2015

Live in Sheffield

Home is Where I Exist, Now to Live and Die

Jim Ghedi – Official Website

http://www.jimghedi.com/

Jim Ghedi – Tumblr

http://jimghedi.tumblr.com/

Jim Ghedi - Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/jim-ghedi

Jim Ghedi - Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/JimGhedimusic

Jim Ghedi - Twitter

https://twitter.com/jghedi

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Ryley Walker

About: Ryley Walker

Ryley Walker is a singer songwriter guitarist from Rockford Illinois who began his career in Chicago's independent music scene after moving there in the early 2010s. He released several cassette EPs plus a vinyl EP and then in 2014, released his debut album “All Kinds of You” for the Tompkins Square label. Ryley quickly followed up his debut album with a second release it early in 2015 with “Primrose Green” on the Dead Oceans label and has found a growing fan base for his music. 

CONTACT: http://ryleywalker.com/

The Roundabout – (Album: Golden Sings that Have Been Sung – Released August 19^th, 2016

Primrose Green (Live on KEXP 2015)

A Short Film about Ryley Walker

Sweet Satisfaction

The West Wind - (2014)

LIVE Performance on KEXP 2014

Ryley Walker – Official Website

http://ryleywalker.com/

Ryley Walker - Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/walker-ryley

Ryley Walker – Last FM

http://www.last.fm/music/Ryley+Walker

Ryley Walker - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryley_Walker

Ryley Walker - Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ryley-Walker/1405815259669307

Ryley Walker - Twitter

https://twitter.com/ryley_walker

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Ryley Walker – YouTube (VEVO)

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Ryley Walker - iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/ryley-walker/id717374234

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http://www.emusic.com/artist/ryley-walker/14410830/

Amarante

About: Amarante

On July 25, 2011, the music of Amarante first appeared on SoundCloud and as of July 6, 2014, over one million plays have been generated as well as securing the #7, #14 and #24 spots (as of 5/6/2014) for three separate tracks on SoundCloud. However, it all had to start from somewhere.

The music that you hear is self produced from a small bedroom in Southern California where the song writing, recording, mixing and mastering comes alive. Using just a single mic, a keyboard, a guitar and a little hand thuds to the table to create drum effects; singer/songwriter Josh and Jysi on vocals form the duo Amarante whom create very unique and eclectic songs that have appeared in YouTube videos around the world.

Since September 28, 2012, eighteen different tracks from Amarante’s catalogue of over 50 tracks have appeared on over forty-two videos from YouTube creators from around the world in countries such as France, UK, Russia, Canada, Australia, Italy, and in the US. Collectively, these videos have generated 2,386,937 views on YouTube as of May 6, 2014 which has led to and contributed to a growing support of fans from all over the world.

Amarante’s fourth album titled “Elapsed Euphoria” released on May 13, 2014 and is now available on iTunes, BandCamp and other online major stores.

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WUM: First Impression:

“If you take the elements of Alternative Rock, New Age music, Folk, and 70’s progressive rock, you get the captivating and soothing blend of music by “Amarante” which I describe as “Progressive Dream Pop”. The music is comforting with a subtle edge in their lyrics of affirmation, yet free spirited at the same time. Favourite songs: Hallucination, Haunted Song, Into the Dark, Acceptance, The Manic, Wrong, Voyage through the void. Amarante are awesome!" ~ Stewart Brennan, World United Music

CONTACT: amarantemusic@gmail.com

Amarante – Official Website

http://www.amarantemusic.com/

Amarante - Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/amarantemusic

Amarante - Tumblr

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Amarante - Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Amarantemusic

Amarante - Twitter

https://twitter.com/Amarantemusic

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Amarante - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/AmaranteMusic

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Amarante - Bandcamp

https://amarante.bandcamp.com/

Amarante - iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/amarante/id342551346

Amarante - eMusic

http://www.emusic.com/artist/amarante/13178647/

Anilah

About: Anilah

Anilah is the solo project from vocalist and composer Dréa Drury, a musician based in the Selkirk Mountains of Western Canada. She combines the shamanic and esoteric with modern elements, weaving a soundscape that is ethereal and yet solid with rhythmic pulse. For fans of Lisa Gerrard, Dead Can Dance, Wardruna, and Tool.

The music of Anilah is born from a practice that is deeply inspired by nature and a willingness to engage with the natural world within a framework of reciprocity. In this way, artistic expression becomes a symbiotic relationship with the elements. All of the music is composed in nature, while walking or in meditation. An unspoken conversation occurs which influences the composition, and by entering into this state, I find myself listening to melodic structures that are inherent within all of nature. There is a widening of the senses, and an unraveling of conceptual boundaries. My art and music are continuously influenced by these practices which cultivate benevolence, compassion, and gratitude.

CONTACT: anilah.sound@gmail.com

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Trappist Afterland

About: Trappist Afterland

Trappist Afterland was formed in 2010 and is a Psychedelic folk project fueled by the religious ruminations of songwriter and multi instrumentalist Adam Cole(oud, guitar, Lute, tanpura Bodhran, Vocals). The Band also features Phil Coyle(Tabla, Frame Drum, vocals) Nicholas Albanis (Bell Citern, Hammered Dulcimer, Bowed Psaltery) and Lachie Henderson (Acoustic Guitar)

Trappist Afterland Have released 5 Albums one of which "Like a beehive, the Hill was Alive" was digitally released through New Zealand based label The Active Listener to Rave Reviews.

Trappist Afterland's latest Album "Afterlander" was released through UK label Sunstone records in July 2015. The Band then embarked on tour across the UK and Europe in support of the new release. Trappist have also played in New York and a myriad of venues around Australia.

There are also plans to release a split 12 inch Vinyl with US Acid folk Pioneers Stone Breath through American Label Follyphone Records in October 2015.

Adam Cole also played on Belgium Producer and multi instrumentalist Will Z's latest album alongside Daevid Allen of Gong and Folk Cult Legends Book of Am.

Although the influence of folk music from various sectors around the world can be heard in Trappist Afterland's music (The British folk revival, 70's acid folk, Gamelan music, Middle Eastern music, Indian raga) they still maintain a unique and almost otherworldly quality, that sounds unlike anyone else.

With lyrical explorations delving into Gnosticism, Christian mysticism and other esoteric themes, Trappist still manage to keep their music firmly grounded in the present while maintaining a timeless quality.

CONTACT: trappistafterland@gmail.com

Trappist Afterland - Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/trappist-afterland
Trappist Afterland - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/trappistafterland
Trappist Afterland – Last FM
http://www.last.fm/music/Trappist+Afterland
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Trappist Afterland – Bandcamp
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Trappist Afterland - iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/trappist-afterland/id518138939
Trappist Afterland - eMusic
http://www.emusic.com/artist/trappist-afterland/13754611/
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Rising Appalachia

About: Rising Appalachia

Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture. Intertwining a deep reverence for folk music and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs that speak to something ancient yet surging with relevance. Whether playing at Red Rocks or in rail cars, at Italian street fairs or to Bulgarian herbalists, this fiercely independent band has blazed a unique and colorful path across the globe. 11 years into their movement, Rising Appalachia believes that the roots of all these old songs are vital to our ever evolving soundscape.

Led by the collective voice of sisters Leah and Chloe, and joined by their beloved band – percussionist Biko Casini and bassist/guitarist David Brown – Rising Appalachia is a melting pot of folk music simplicity, textured songwriting, and those bloodline harmonies that only siblings can pull off. Listen for a tapestry of song, clawhammer banjo tunes, fiddle, double bass, acoustic guitar, djembe, barra, bodhran, spoken word, and a wealth of musical layering that will leave you called to action and lulled into rhythmic dance simultaneously. It is both genre bending and familiar at the same time. Proudly born and raised in the concrete jungle of Atlanta, Georgia, sharpening their instincts in the mountains of Appalachia, and fine tuning their soul on the streets of New Orleans they have crafted a 6-album career from the dusts of their passion.

In 2015 Rising Appalachia founded the Slow Music Movement, to help maintain an independent musical spirit in the face of such a fast-paced world. They are creatively committed to keeping their work accessible at the local street level as well as expanding to larger audiences abroad, and have continued to maintain autonomy by self- managing, recording, producing and creating, and directing their work.

They are greatly honored to do the work that they do.

“Music is the tool with which we wield political prowess. Melody for the Roots of each of us…spreading song and sound around the globe. Music has become our script for vision- not just for aural pleasure, not just for hobby, but now as a means to connect and create in ways that we aren’t taught by mainstream culture. We are building community and tackling social injustice through melody, making the stage reach out with wide arms to gather this great family. It has taken on its own personality, carrying us all along the journey. Here's to poetic observations, social change, lyrical messages, political focus, symphonic coercing, ferocious bantering, bicycles and train tracks, primal will, fresh air, harmony, flow, and beautiful noise. ”- Leah Song.

CONTACT: Rising Appalachia


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