*FOLK RIOT* with: Stephanie O’Brien + James Wolff + Paul Rubinstein
Stephanie O Brien + James Wolff + Paul Rubinstein
Doors: 8pm-12am
Entry Price: £5 Adv/£7 Door
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Echoing with a meaningful and sentimental resonance throughout her music; influences from the timeless Carole King, Dusty Springfield, The Supremes and Aretha Franklin are some of the vinyl’s which made up Stephanie’s parent’s record collection, nurturing her into the nostalgic, musical maven she is today.
After eight years of having an absolute blast with the Puppini Sisters, Stephanie has now found a new musical direction which was ignited at the end of a concert whereby in a spur of the moment, Stephanie picked up the guitar, stepped back on stage and performed a sublime version of the Sandie Shaw classic “There’s Always Something There To Remind Me”. A million miles away from original arrangement, the once noisy bar descended into complete silence. This was a jaw dropping performance that was felt by every person in the room that night.
Stephanie’s intimate live shows are a stripped down, rawer sound with just a guitar and loop station on stage, giving her space to experiment with her sound by adding layers of vocal harmonies; painting a palette of musical possibilities, quite literally, at her feet.
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JAMES WOLFF
James Wolff is a London based Singer/Songwriter. He has supported Grammy award winning Imogen Heap at the iTunes festival and composed an original score for the UK premiere of ‘Molly’s Dream’, the play by Maria Irene Fornes and performed at Battersea Arts Centre.
More recently he has written and performed work with the string quartet The Benzetain Ensemble as well as continuing to perform with his band. His collaborations include work with Leo Abrahams and Peter J. Schwalm.
“I’ve loved James’ voice from the moment I heard it. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing James play live where the force of his songs can snatch the ground from beneath you” – Imogen Heap
“Wolff is a gifted writer and a compelling singer. Some adventurous label should sign this guy. Purveyors of cookie-cutter pop need not apply. Wolff’s music rewards the discriminating listener” – Irwin Chusid (WFMU Radio)
“James Wolff is a truly original talent. His music is deeply honest and affecting and frequently approaches genius” – Leo Abrahams
With influences ranging from Tom Waits and Nick Cave to Jaques Brel and Leonard Cohen, ‘Not For Everyone’ is the first album by James Wolff. With 10 compelling and unique songs, stories and characters, sometimes comic, sometimes tragic but always with a lyrical turn of phrase second to none, this is ‘Not For Everyone’.
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PAUL RUBINSTEIN
“Our music, a kind of unusual, impressionstic art-rock with elements of noir, classical music and surf…”
http://www.weyesyouno.com/
Paul Rubinstein is a unique London based Singer/Songwriter and story teller specialising in dramatic alternative piano based performance. His work envelopes the audience in an intense surreal and eccentric atmosphere. Don’t miss this one off operatic experience.
