Folk, Roots & Traditional Music - Musicians' Union

Sinsheen
W : www.sinsheen.com
E : contact@sinsheen.com
T : +44 (0) 7808 588 545
or Stoneyport Agency
Barbara Dymock & Christine Kydd
Sinsheen (sunshine) is a harmony singing
duo from Scotland, fresh from recent
success supporting the Donnie Munro
Band in concert, and currently releasing
a debut album entitled ‘Lift’ (sky) with
Michael Marra in the producer’s seat.
Sinsheen sings potent re-workings
of traditional Scottish material plus
contemporary songs from Scotland and
beyond. Christine, award-winning singer
and guitarist, is known for work with
Janet Russell and Chantan. Barbara, the
original singer with Ceolbeg, regarded
as one of the finest traditional singers
around, has worked with Fon a Bhord and
Palaver.
The Sinsheen blend is a special one.
Their symbiotic vocal fusion brings light,
life and lift to their material.
As Michael Marra says...
“The songs are the stars in the lift.”
Craig &
Willoughby
W : www.craigandwilloughby.com
E : brianwilloughby1@aol.com
T : +44 (0) 7967 562 213
American singer-songwriter Cathryn
Craig sang with The Righteous Brothers,
Shel Silverstein, Jorma Kaukonnen and
Chet Atkins. Guitarist Brian Willoughby
played with Strawbs, Mary Hopkin, Monty
Python, Joe Brown and Roger Whittaker.
They have both worked with Nanci Griffith.
CDs include Craig’s ‘Porch Songs’,
Cathryn Craig and Pigg River ‘Symphony’,
Willoughby’s ‘Black & White’ and ‘Fingers
Crossed’, the duo’s ‘I Will’, their plea for
peace ‘Rumours of Rain’ and the 2009
release ‘Calling All Angels’.
They create an intimate atmosphere,
showcasing their intricately crafted songs
in a unique and dynamic way. Each song
tells a story, earning Craig & Willoughby a
reputation for powerful, literate, melodic
material such as BBC favourite
‘Alice’s Song’, dedicated to children with
special needs.
Sam Draisey
W : www.myspace.com/samdraisey
E : sam@draisey.com
T : +44 (0) 7949 595 891
Sam Draisey is a 21 year old singersongwriter
from Wolverhampton, England.
He brands his music as ‘acoustic folkpop’,
with his songs telling stories that
listeners easily relate to.
Sam’s notable influences include
Cat Stevens, Jack Johnson, Damien Rice
and Frank Turner.
He is currently selling his second ‘homestudio’
album ‘The Rumour Mill’ at gigs
and online (Myspace, Nimbit).
Sam is the host of a number of ‘open mic
nights’ in his local area, where musicians
of all abilities will come to ply their trade.
For more information, or to get in touch
with him for any reason, please feel free
to contact Sam in any of the ways listed
(left).
Simon Jaymes
W : www.simonjaymes.com
E : simon@simonjaymes.com
T : +44 (0) 7855 831 530
Crouch End’s London based songwriter,
singer, guitarist, Simon Jaymes is
a creative entity and a charismatic
performer, captivating his audience with
his unique blend of lyrical and melodic
honesty. His thought provoking lyrics
come straight from the heart and leaves
you feeling inspired.
Simon will be shortly releasing his debut
album ‘Wild Life’ and has also had the
pleasure of recording/performing as
a guitarist and singer for other artists
including bands such as Rebel Control
and songwriters Alex Meadows and Dana
Kerstein.
Indy Award Finalist of 2008 as Best Male
Solo Act.
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