Daughters of Albion

Subject: Daughters of Albion
From: folk_radio_uk
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 03:29 PM

Daughters of Albion Press Release 2008

Daughters of Albion, is an impressive multi-artist concert featuring solo and combined performances from June Tabor, Norma Waterson, Kathryn Williams, Lou Rhodes, Bishi and Lisa Knapp, all backed by a 10 piece band.

Focusing on the rich and compelling voices of English women, and following on from sell-out concerts at Cork Opera House (2005) and the Barbican in 2006 (as part of BBC Folk Britannia), these next series of concerts will take place at Birmingham Symphony Hall (27th April) and at The Dome, as part of Brighton Festival (13th May).

Daughters of Albion brings together a diverse range of some of England's finest female folk artists and contemporary singer-songwriters, across two different generations. Connected by a strong sense of place and a singularity of voice, these 'Daughters of Albion' sing songs of common experience, shot through with a deliciously dark thread which switches seamlessly from humour to melancholy.

The evening features a highly imaginative set-list that puts ancient English folk ballads next to trip-hop, pop songs alongside songs of war and songs by some of England's most impressive singers/songwriters, including PJ Harvey, Lal Waterson, Kirsty MacColl, Sandy Denny and Kate Bush.

The shifts of singer and era are supported by a dazzling 10 piece house band (including Martin Carthy, Neil McColl, Huw Warren and musical director, Kate St John).

'Daughters of Albion' is a Free Will Production.

For media enquiries please contact :

Harriet Simms - 07958 539951 / [e-mail]
or
Miles Evans - 07812 985993 / [e-mail]

The Guardian

"Reclaiming the term Albion back from the Libertines - whose concept of a mythical England was as much a male preserve as a Boys Own adventure - the
matriarchs of folk and accoustic song old and new have joined together to investigate their magical past " 4/5 stars

The Observer

"..under the banner of 'Daughters of Albion', we were taken from lovers' beds to haunted moors and murderous riverbanks, from the 17th century to the 21st.It was an exhilarating journey. '.4/5 stars
The Evening Standard

"The jewel in the crown. All of the individual performances were outstanding and spellbinding. It was an extraordinary tale of exceptional folk". 5/5 stars

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: fat B****rd
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 03:37 PM

When this show was televised some months ago many people here were less than polite in their opinions.

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: folk_radio_uk
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 03:49 PM

I couldn't comment having not seen it. I was just spreading news as I often get Press Release announcements.

Alex

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: GUEST,The Mole Catcher's unplugged Apprentice
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 03:53 PM

If you look at the Folk Britannia website, you'll see that the line of The Daughters is somewhat different to this in concert presentation.:-)

Charlotte (a grandaughter of Albion)

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 04:03 PM

She comes from a long line of stools you know :)

G

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: The Borchester Echo
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 04:08 PM

Some video clips. It was quite nice really, especially Eliza C doing Bad.

I'd far rather listen to Byrd & Tallis (the documentary currently on BBC4 to be followed by another on harps) but still . . .

Who are these people who were less than polite about D of A? Can we have a link to the thread?

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: GUEST,Thye Mole Catcher's unplugged Apprentices
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 04:41 PM

I believe that John 'Giok' Mackenzie, from the long line of Scots wannabes, was one of them :-D

Charlotte (a grandaughter of Albion)

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: Tootler
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 04:52 PM

I saw the original concert on TV when televised as part of the Folk Britannia series and was very disappointed with the programme and the performances. Norma Waterson opened by singing "A North Country Lass" and I thought Oh Good! we are in for a good evening. I was wrong.

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: GUEST,The Mole Catcher's unplugged Apprentice
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 05:12 PM

Unfortunately no one's posted and videos from the concert on You Tube, though there are some great Waterson : Carthy ones up especially them performing Raggle Taggle Gypsies and Stars in my Crown at the Union Chapel, London.

Charlotte (a grand daughter of Albion)

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: folk_radio_uk
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 05:20 PM

I saw those clips Charlotte, also someone's posted up clips from The Watersons 1965 Documentary by Derrick Knight "Travelling for a Living". I think there are three clips including the one when Louis Killen turns up at the Watersons for a cuppa and Anne Briggs is there. All discussing the art of singing. Great stuff.

Subject: RE: Daughters of Albion
From: GUEST,The Mole Catcher's unplugged Apprentice
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 05:28 PM

Bloody hell...anything with Annie Briggs is worth the price of admission alone, she's also in, albeit very briefly,

Fairport Convention on Folk Britannia

Charlotte (a grand daughter of Albion)