Songwriter | Lyricist | Musician based in UK. Contact me for songwriting commissions and sync tracks for radio, TV, stage, arts projects and recording artists. PRS UK, CAE/IPI 730824163

Singer/songwriter of songs that tell stories. Download the latest CD here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0758PK54D/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504471457&sr=8-2&keywords=andy+harding+tuesday+night+troubadour

JESS VINCENT  www.jessvincentsings.com
Wiltshire singer songwriter Jess Vincent has a highly original style which is getting noticed: “Soulful, strong and utterly engrossing” says Mick Tems, Folk Wales; “uniquely and obliquely original” Rock’n’Reel R2.
SHINE, Jess’s third album is due for general release Sept 25th 2015. A collection of songs exploring themes of light, shade and survival, through what the album producer and renowned folk musician in his own right, Reg Meuross, describes as Jess’s ‘magical voice and exceptional and truly innovative songwriting talent’. Some of the songs tell real life stories, such as ‘Billy Tipton’s Waltz’ (Billy was a jazz pianist in the 1950s. Born biologically female, he lived his adult life as a man and became a very successful musician); ‘New Amsterdam’ is about silent movie actress Olive Thomas who died in mysterious circumstances and whose ghost is said to haunt the New Amsterdam Theatre to this day. ‘Wind On The Down’ is based on the beautifully tragic poem of that name by Marian Allen, written after her fiancé was killed when his plane was shot down in 1917. ‘Charley’s Song’ was inspired by a friend of Jess’s who is an officer in the army, and is a tribute to her bravery and the extraordinary responsibility that she, and other officers, takes on. Alongside these characters, Jess also brings us some more personal revelations ‘Wrong Shade of Blue’ and country style heartbreak ‘Shackles and Chains’.
Jess delivers her songs with her unique and gorgeous voice, and ‘Shine’ presents her trademark subtle arrangements on guitar, baritone uke, shruti box, bass, harmonium, dulcimer, cello, accordions, piano, trumpet and percussion, revealing a maturity that belies her youth, yet allowing her vulnerability to shine through.  

"Jess Vincent is a name that should become as familiar on the lips as the wind is upon the trees” Fatea Records. 

The album line up:
JESS VINCENT Vocals, Guitar, Shruti Box, Ukelele 
REG MEUROSS Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Harmonica 
MARCEL ROSE Guitar, Electric Guitar 
PETE WILLIS Bass 
GRAHAM BROWN Drumkit, Cahon 
BETH PORTER Cello 
MIKE COSGRAVE Piano, Organ, Accordians, Trumpet 
SIMON EDWARDS Bass (Shine) 
DOMINIC BAILEY Drumkit/Percussion (Shine) 

Please contact kt@ktwhitehouse.co.uk  for bookings and more information. Please visit her website at www.jessvincentsings.com

Terence's fifth album MEANWHILE...  was released on 2nd December  2022.  His previous album PLAYING FOR TIME was selected by the Sunday Times as one of Top 100 Albums of 2020.
His new single JUST LIKE JAMES will be released on 17th November 2023.

'We need cheering up right now and this singer-songwriter, sometimes tender, sometimes sardonic, is just the ticket.' 
				Sunday Times

The UK's first and original independent folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music podcast. Founded in 2006, releasing podcasts regularly ever since. Send your music to us via http://www.folkcast.co.uk 

Boutique label for showcasing excellence within singer songwriter and acoustic folk n roots genres. Set up in November 2013 by Helen Meissner. Lead producer Lauren Deakin Davies. Has since released and promoted almost 50 releases;  singles, EP's and albums. Four albums recommended in Sunday Times Culture Magazine, two in The Telegraph, two with tracks in Playlist in Music Week. Over 30 spins on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 6. Releases on vinyl, cd and digital portals.

“Folkstock is a label to hang your hat on. Helmed by Helen Meissner, they approach everything with a DIY ethos that is admirable and, also, successful. More importantly, Helen has a great ear for music and an obvious passion which comes out in everything they do."Harry Harris, Spiral Earth

'playing tracks from the boutique label Folkstock Records..label boss Helen Meissner says she wants to champion female songwriters with this release and bang the drum a bit especially as we have a female producer Lauren Deakin Davies who has produced all the other tracks on this fine compilation of grass roots female artists. And many thanks to Helen for pointing out to me in good time that todays show falls in International Women’s Day, which is why the whole show celebrates women; women’s achievement, women’s pride and womens’ struggle.” Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music

“It may be a small operation, but British label Folkstock has become shop window for an impressive roster of youthful singer songwriters who roam far beyond the borders of the traditional repertoire.….
Clive Davis, The Sunday Times 15/03/15

“It is reported that only 13 per cent of songs registered with the Performing Right Society are by women songwriters. Which makes The F Spot both a statement of intent and a welcome piece of music. There are 10 songs by 10 different ‘femmes fatales’ and they are of a consistently high standard, whether from a trailblazer such as Peggy Seeger (You Don’t Know How Lucky You Are) or a young London student called Kaity Rae (It Is)….there is much to enjoy in a variety of styles and approaches… The album is from progressive British label Folkstock”.
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph. 04/04/15

“Not a hint of treacle on this atmospheric, no frills compilation from a label that is nurturing some our most promising folk talent.….. There isn’t a weak link to be found”
Clive Davis, The Sunday Times 14/12/14

“In a relatively short time Folkstock Records has established itself as the ‘go to’ place for those folk artists that many other labels ignore. And the result of their ‘opportunity creation’ has delivered some outstanding artist to a wider and highly appreciative audience. Without discrimination by position in the genre, longevity or gender, Folkstock has consistently ‘done a fine job’ in bringing folk music to your ears" Tim Carroll, Folkwords

“It has been a distinct pleasure to see the work Folkstock are doing, I particularly like the blurring of musical genres that they encourage and the anchoring of these relatively new stars to their particular visions and voices for people to judge them almost stripped bare”. Peter Taranaski, She Dances in the Mind blog 30/09/15

Clutching At Straws is a multi-talented alternative folk quartet, expressing themselves through their meaningful and often witty lyrics, and acoustic covers in their own unique style.

OTF Recordings' recent releases include "A Curious Life" DVD, Levellers "Greatest Hits" 2CD/DVD 

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