Folk

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Picture	Artist	Category	Home Town
	FALLen IVORy FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD... NO CATCH... NO CHARGE!!!! Following in the footsteps of Radiohead, we have decided to make our music contribution based. You can now download our music at our official site free of charge. TO MAKE A DONATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE. The latest musical talent to come out of the North East of England are Dave Smith and Joel Lawrence otherwise known as FALLen IVORy. These lads have just released their debut album entitled Songbook and are already working on the eagerly anticipated follow up. Having been compared to artists/bands such as Nick Drake, Pink Floyd,Oasis,Dire Straits and The Eagles... these lads will be a hit with anyone who hears their music!	Folk/ Contemporary Experimental	South Shields
	Magicfolk PROG-FOLK - 7-piece Magicfolk (Norfolk, UK) produce their own hauntingly beautiful and distinctive songs, blending folk, rock, celtic and prog-rock (and even a bit of jazz) with rich vocal harmonies and an assortment of instruments. Magicfolk are leading purveyors of contemporary esoteric prog-folk: strong melodies and rhythms alternate with ambient harmonies in songs with folklore and mystic leanings. They have been likened to Jethro Tull, Clannad, Dead Can Dance, Fairport Convention, Neil Young, Renaissance and Jefferson Airplane. Magicfolks 1st album will be ready in May 2007	Folk/ Contemporary	Norwich
	Matt Sage Both as founder of Oxford's legendary performing art's space, The Catweazle Club, and one time band-mate of Faithless and Dido cohorts, Matt Sage has collaborated with scores of talented people over the years. It is only now, however, that his fruits are truly coming into season, as is evidenced by his remarkable new album Strange News From Another Star, and accompanying live outings. Featuring the 14-piece folk-soul-jazz-fest that is the Orchestra of Love and recorded in just 12 days, this is a truly joyous debut. Matt Sage is an inspirational songmaker and performer, whether singing solo with an acoustic guitar, or conducting the full and explosive electric band.rom early Van Morrison to Radiohead.	Folk/ Contemporary Singer/Solo - Male	Oxford OX4 1BG
	RON TRUEMAN-BORDER Ron employs a wealth of musical forms and influences to produce songs that vividly portray an Everyman's vision of life in the 21st Century. He is an extremely talented guitarist,harmonica player and vocalist,a prolific and many say gifted writer who's music covers,folk,blues,countryand jazz with 13 albums to his credit He is a very hardworking musicain who has toured extensively and is always well received wherever he performs His music has received airplay on many radio stations and many fellow musicians are covering and recording hissongs.	Folk/ Contemporary Singer/Solo - Male	Sidcup
	Scocha Scocha (pronounced Sco-Sha) come directly from Scotland where they have delighted audiences with their unique brand of Scottish “Folk ‘n’ Roll”. With a wide reaching repertoire ranging from exciting, foot-stomping, hand-clapping songs to stirring anthems and emotional ballads. Scocha’s haunting vocals blend perfectly with a variety of instruments including guitars, whistles, Bodhrans and bagpipes. All peppered with a unique cheery “banter” typical of Scotland. Equally at ease on the big stage or the Burns circuit a performance with Scocha is guaranteed to get your feed tapping and your hands clapping!	Folk/ Contemporary Traditional	Hawick
	Jon Fletcher Dazzling fingerstyle guitar, gently soulful vocals and songs aimed straight at the heart: Jon Fletcher weaves strands of English folk, jazz and acoustic pop into a compelling and original take on the troubadour tradition. A versatile musician skilled on guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and harmonica, Jon has performed around the UK with a number of acts on the folk and acoustic circuit. His solo debut album A Month in the Summer confirms a growing reputation as an engaging and inspiring performer and writer in his own right.	Folk/ Singer/Solo - Male Traditional	Oxford
	Caroline 7 Caroline 7 is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in the West Midlands, and entertains audiences with a mixture of lively and thought-provoking acoustic folk/rock. Caroline has been playing at venues across the West Midlands and beyond for the past three years, having recently finished a week long tour of Cambridgeshire that ended in a sell-out gig supporting ‘Pink Fraud’ at the Burgess Hall. Caroline has recently featured on Classic Gold Digital Radio, BBC WM and BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.	Folk/ Singer/Solo - Female	Walsall
	PEP Trying to categorize PEP’s music is not an easy task. Her hybrid sound includes a rock, folk, and pop appeal that attributes to the eclectic following that she has accrued throughout her career. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the 26 year old began songwriting at the age of 8. She was impacted by the many bands her parents listened to such as The Beatles, The Carpenters & Queen.	Folk/ Traditional Middle of Road Folk Modern Pop Indie Adult	Los angeles
	Shepherd Moons Shepherd Moons (founded in 1974) is a crossover band, mixing elements from folk rock, jazz and blues. The material is written by bandleader H. W. Gade. The melodies are often catchy with a touch of blue melancholy. During 2001 and 2002, Henrik has written over 20 new songs for the “shepherds”, including a couple of potential hits like “Broken Circles”, “Merry-go-round” and “Sweet Child”.	Folk/ Traditional Originals Folk	Copenhagen
	MAKAR Makar is a 15th century Scottish term meaning Poet and is also a New York based Glam-Folk-Rock band. Makar was formed in February 2000 by Mark Purnell and his wife Andrea DeAngelis. Makar is looking to play great music, great venues, build a larger following, get a record deal, and tour the world several times!! Makar's debut 18 song album will be done Fall 2003 so look out for it on cdbaby.com	Folk/ Traditional Originals Folk	New York
	Melissa Ferrick Little is known about Melissa Ferrick from a biographical standpoint. She is a songwriter who was born and raised in Massachusetts. She has been through the “industry” yet still is in love with it. And she plays and sings from her feet. Emotionally charged lyrics, Powerfully driven guitar work	Folk/ Traditional Originals Folk	Newburyport
	anomaly anomaly searches for beauty in imperfections | digital decay is delicately explored amidst contemporary arrangements of Traditional Folk tunes and laments | from the Scottish Borders, Shona Mooney on fiddle | a gothic feminisation the glitch aesthetic //	Folk/ Contemporary Experimental	Newcastle upon Tyne
	Sexfresh Sexfresh is a band from San Francisco, recently transplanted to NYC. The band's two main songwriters, Emily Zuzik and Ben Ratliff, combine a variety of styles, including folk, blues, western and rock into a rich musical tapestry. The band has been featured at SXSW, on Live 105, San Francisco and received a "Top 10 DIY Pick" in Performing Songwriter Magazine.	Folk/ Traditional Originals Folk	Brooklyn
	Second Hand Poets A Chicago-based rock & roll band who love to write and perform soulfully influenced original compositions. They combine traditional American rock influences with their own personally developed styles and musical preferences. It is this combination that lets them write fresh and creative music that grooves smoothly.	Folk/ Traditional Originals Rockabilly Indie Country Rock & Roll Folk	Des Plaines
	TANIS I like to call my music “Enchanted Celtic Fairy Pop!“ It is percussive, funky and full of fantasy. With a Celtic sound and catchy melodies the music is witty, commercial, poppy but folk/funk and holds a timeless quality, An original sound that is unique and an interesting blend of many musical styles which I write and perform with great spirit.	Folk/ Traditional Originals Folk	Balgowlah North