Posted on March 26th, 2018 by James Gamble
Multicultural rock ‘n’ roll band ‘Romances’ are the latest addition to our TALENTBANQ roster.
It would be romantic to suggest that in a small bar in Finsbury Park, a Mexican, an Englishman, an English Romani, an Italian and a Swedish Arab could meet and form a band, their only goal to make rock and roll a thing of the present and of the future.
Romances are indicative of what makes their hometown of London beautiful – International multiculturalism, freedom, expression, creation and rock and roll.
Their first mini tour was a great success playing at venues around the UK including Rebellion in Manchester, The Cavern in Liverpool, and The Water Rats in London.
Since then, they’ve playing regular shows in London and building up a steady and loyal fan base working with promoters such as Camden Rocks Presents and Hot Vox.
Check out their profile: Romances
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Posted on March 17th, 2018 by James Gamble
Award-winning harpist Lisa Canny to headline Lost Rivers on May 10
On St Patrick’s Day of all days, it gives us great pleasure to announce that up-and-coming Irish star, Lisa Canny, will grace the stage at Waterloo’s brand new music venue, “Lost Rivers” at Leake Street, on the 10th of May.
A formidable talent and seven-time All Ireland champion on the harp and banjo, she will treat us all to her gorgeous vocals and powerful, traditional folk infused sound, on a night you won’t want to miss!
Address
‘Lost Rivers’ Leake Street
7 Addington Street London
SE1 7RY
*FREE DRINK* on arrival (a pint of lager or soft drink)
7pm Music industry mingling
8pm Bro/sis rock duo Belle Roscoe
9pm (50 min set) Lisa Canny
Doors close 11:30/12pm
For event enquiries: Chloe@Talentbanq.com
For tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/2042540002669660/
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Posted on March 11th, 2018 by James Gamble
TALENTBANQ showcase at Soho House Group’s The Ned
March 19th from 7pm
The Ned, 27 Poultry Lane
Bank
London, EC2R 8AJ
Featuring perfomances by:
Hollie Rogers
Mark Sullivan
Nuala
Joe Slater
Get your FREE TALENTBANQ VIP tickets click here
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Posted on March 8th, 2018 by James Gamble
TALENTBANQ are proud to present live-show phenomenon Dan Owen headlining London’s iconic Jazz Cafe on Tuesday May 29th.
Dan’s latest single ‘Icarus’ is getting a lot of love on the airwaves (listen here)
Dan will be supported by the sensational Joe Slater and Hollie Rogers
Opener, Joe Slater travels down from Liverpool – refusing to provide a biog as he openly declares ” It’s all about the future”.
Holly Rogers has supported acts like Suzanne Vega, Midge Ure, Paolo Nutini and Ralph McTell and is a firm favourite with BBC Introducing.
Book here: https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/dan-owen
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Posted on March 7th, 2018 by James Gamble
It was at L’Escargot in Soho that I saw Ophelia play for the second time. A memorable duo, Ophelia has been filed in my memory from a gig last summer at The Seabright Arms. Comprised of the lovely Samuel Taylor and Rebecca Van Cleave, Ophelia melted seamlessly into the rustic grandeur of L’Escargot.
I managed to sneak a post-gig interview with them, which will be linked to TalentBanq’s YouTube shortly (so stay tuned)!
For now, though, I’ll hit you with the facts. Ophelia released their most recent album, Blackbox Memories, on January 26th. Their success was replicated when they charmed those at their album launch on the 30th January at The Slaughtered Lamb.
Ophelia recorded Blackbox Memories in London, Sheffield, LA , Nashville – even in the depths of Wales (setwyr jet*)! As Sam said, “it was literally all over the place”. Well, being “all over the place” seems to work perfectly for you, Ophelia. Compared to their older songs, you can really hear the nomadic twists and turns throughout the album – maybe reflecting how it was recorded?
Tracks like Let Your Love Ride In and Whip of the Wheel are examples of the various songs you can whack on and tune out to, for hours. The chorus of Let Your Love Ride In echoes a little essence of Fleetwood Mac. What do you think?
If You Could Read My Mind has a bit of a lazy, eerie percussion to it. It certainly gets the thoughts flooding. Have a listen. Their most popular song, A Little Too Late, is undoubtedly catchy. Love the violin solo.
All in all, their live presence at L’Escargot was just as captivating as listening to Blackbox Memories. Everyone had their ears stolen by their transcending tones, harmonies, but most importantly the onstage chemistry between the two artists.
Big up Ophelia. Keep doing what you do best.
Anyway, you can all congratulate them, ‘cos they’re getting bloody MARRIED! Congrats to Sam and Rebecca on your engagement, keep on making some beautiful music.
*excuse my terrible Welsh.
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Posted on March 4th, 2018 by James Gamble
Megan O’Neill and Two Ways Home
April 26th, 2018
229 Great Portland Street
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Be the first to see Megan and her band perform tracks from her stunning new album. Not only will you be first to see and hear the new tracks played live, everyone gets a signed copy of the album in advance to take home with one or two extra treats courtesy of Miss O’Neill
Megan O’Neill
Irish-born singer/songwriter Megan O’Neill is one of the most exciting Americana artists on the UK scene. A long-time musician and songwriter, Megan has previously lived in Nashville but now resides full time in London.
She released her debut EP ‘Coming Home’ in May 2015, reaching #1 in Irish charts & was awarded ‘UK EP of the Year’ (W21Music). In February 2017, Megan released a second record with her band ‘The Common Threads’ titled ‘Stories to Tell’ which was recorded at Mark Knopfler’s British Grove Studios with the legendary Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits, Roxy Music, Mark Knopfler) producing.
Megan has had her song ‘Don’t You’ featured on hit ABC TV Show Nashville, three slots at the O2 Arena London for C2C festival, a performance at JJ Abrams’ Oscar Wilde party in LA alongside Gavin James, multiple appearances at the prestigious Bluebird Café in Nashville, Harvest Festival and Nashville Meets London Festival. She has also been twice chosen as one of Time Out London’s Rising Stars (2016 and 2017).
In 2017 Megan was selected as one of the top 8 Americana songwriter’s in the UK and performed at the Americana Music Awards in London. She also spent 2017 touring Ireland, America and the UK and sharing stages with such artists as Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Nathan Carter, Donna Taggart and Victoria Shaw.
In September 2017 Megan set out to write and record her debut solo album with producer/songwriter Zak Lloyd in Nashville. The first single (‘Why I Need You’) was released in October 2017 and the video hit over 100,000 views in less than one month. The second single (‘Ghost of You’) was released January 2018 and has been described as ‘stunning’, and a ‘reminiscent, reflective, country-pop fusion’. The full album is set for release in June 2018.
Live radio appearances and performances include BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio London with Gaby Roslin, 2fm, Today FM with Ian Dempsey, BBC Radio Wales, Marie Crichton’s Country Show on BBC, Nevis Radio, Amazing Radio, Chris Country and many, many more.
If for any reason you are unable to make the concert but wish to have signed advance copy of the CD, this will be posted to you on provision of your address. To arrange please e-mail ray@TALENTBANQ.com
Two Ways Home
Two Ways Home are the songwriters and alt-country/folk duo Isabella Mariee – originally from Vienna – and Lewis Fowler, who grew up in Gloucestershire. Now based in London, the pair have gone from strength to strength since a trip to Nashville inspired a new name and direction for their musical partnership.
In the three years that have passed since the release of their debut EP ‘Wood For Trees’(March 2015), the band have enjoyed radio play across the UK & Europe, toured internationally – sharing stages with artists across the country/Americana spectrum from Phil Vassar to Red Sky July – and have been featured extensively in print publications including Maverick Magazine, Record Collector and The Sun, with the latter describing their sound as “…crystal clear harmonies tinged with melancholy”. Although their live setup is sometimes an acoustic duo or trio, Two Ways Home often play as a five-piece band with Chris Brice (drums), Michael Clancy (electric guitar) and Dominik Told (bass).
Described by The Upcoming as ”unique, unexpected and brilliant”, interest in their music has also led to increasing demand for Two Ways Home as a songwriting team, with other artists turning to the duo to bring their distinctive sound to collaborations and co-writes. Nominated for best country/folk act 2018 by UMA Music they are definitely ones to be watched.
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Posted on March 2nd, 2018 by James Gamble
ReverbNation Discover showcase for Youth Music‘s ‘Give a Gig’ week.
Thursday March 22nd from 7:30pm
Camden Assembly, 49 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AN
A stunning line-up including the winner of Salute Music Makers competition, Fin Henderson, TALENTBANQ’s Liverpudlian Rock’n’Roller Joe Slater and a BBC Introducing favourite,Miles Goodall.
RSVP for entry: http://bit.ly/reverbdiscovermarch
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