Tom Moon, aged 25, is a singer/songwriter residing from Liverpool and now more recently, London.
The son of a vicar, Tom grew up numerous cities across the UK as well as Australia.
Music had a heavy impact on Tom’s life from an early age. Influenced by legendary guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix and John Frusciante (Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Tom’s main ambition was to become a session guitarist but this was soon to envolve when Tom wrote his first song aged 15, whilst playing in numerous ‘heavy rock’ bands in Harrogate.
Travelling was also a big passion in Tom’s life.
Tom said: “ Probably my craziest travelling story would be when a mate and I ended up staying in a Buddhist monk’s house in north India, who spoke no English at all, the only way we communicated was through arm wrestling.”
Nights around the campfire in Australia, writing songs with like minded Australian musicians, the beauty of acoustic music and seeing the world had had an enormous impact on him. From then on he decided to go it alone and become a solo artist.
Living with a poverty stricken family and helping out in a village whilst travelling in Gambia, Tom penned the songs “Like The Sun” and “New View”.
"Perspective creeps and rips out this emptiness", lyrics taken from New View.
“It was an incredible experience and I'd love to go back there one day.” Tom said.
After attending Liverpool University and playing regularly at the notorious Cavern Club (birthplace of the Beatles), Tom set about recording the songs he had written on his travels.
Enlisting help from Producer / Engineer, Steve Sale, Tom set about recording the “By The By” EP.
Steve Sale said: “Ultimately the songs Tom had written were just him and a guitar, but on listening to the songs I knew the boundaries could be pushed further. The result was to tip toe around the songs carefully adding production to them so they still felt acoustic but yet had a band behind them, and a string quartet was a must!”
Tom’s style has been likened to Ben Howard, Mumford & Sons, Ray LaMontagne, The Doves, Coldplay and even Beck.
The 5 track “By The By” EP is out now.
Coldplay showed their support for Tom by posting his 'Stay' (Unofficial Performance Video) on their website.

Tom Moon - Stay

Dynamic duo Heartwave very kindly wrote and recorded this lovely jingle for us :)
Massive thanks to John Clarke and Katie Whitehouse
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heartwavemusic/110781149114323

Folkstock Jingle Full lyric version

Dynamic duo Heartwave very kindly wrote and recorded this lovely jingle for us :)
Massive thanks to John Clarke and Katie Whitehouse
www.facebook.com/pages/Heartwavem…/110781149114323


Folkstock Jingle - ( 20 secs) stripped back

"The all new Folkstock"  Mark Radcliffe  :) thanks to Lucy Ward for giving us the great chance to have a good mention or two by Mark Radcliffe on the Folk Show on BBC Radio Two, with the date, location, Kris Drever, Eamonn Coyne, Reg Meuross, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker. Thanks also to the show's producer Jon Lewis for putting up with me these last few months !

Mark Radcliffe mentions Folkstock on 28/08/13 on BBC Radio Two

“When I write music I want to convey feelings that the listener can identify with and understand and I hope that my music provides a safe place for people to explore these ideas so that something positive can come out of the experience.”

Louise plays guitar, piano and cello but it's her voice which is most often celebrated as the pinnacle of her trade mark sound: captivating, powerful and evocative.

Louise has completed two UK tours with performances alongside Matt Cardle, Eliza Carthy, Phil Beer, Cara Dillon, Kris Drever and Richard Digance. Her music has been played on both local and national radio radio and she also appeared in UK Vogue in recognition of her musical contributions. Louise remains an independent artist and has produced and released two albums under her own record company Azania Records. 

“A stirring, lilting grace” the Telegraph

“A masterclass in songwriting” R2 Magazine

“Absolutely, totally and completely brilliant” Mike Harding, BBC

“The fragility of perfection” FolkWords
Description
Louise Jordan is a young singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist rapidly making an impact on the UK acoustic music scene. She has a purity of voice which melts the toughest of hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic. Louise’s idyllic music carries the listener away from the humdrum and mediocrity of daily life. It is at once sumptuous and all-embracing, yet delightfully simplistic; soothing yet powerful. http://louisejordan.co.uk/

Louise Jordan -Enraptured

Spooky Mens' Chorale meets the Beach Boys is the best way I can describe this stunning track which will feature on the soon to be released acoustic EP from this St Albans band.
Releasing an acoustic EP along side a debut 'full band' album demonstrates the diversity which this charming band possess and explains why they are in demand on the local folk club circuit as much as in the Big Top at feisty festivals such as Standon Calling. Recent live radio sessions in Herts and Cambridgeshire show how accomplished they are under pressure and their songs reveal raw energy juxtaposed with polished harmonies. Quite a beguiling combination.

Management / Promotions contact : 
Helen Meissner -  helenmeissner@hotmail.co.uk 
Folkstock@hotmail.co.uk

Nick And The Sun Machine - Better than any drug

Leading ( but somewhat shy) light of Watford Folk Club, Helen has been getting a great reaction to her original compositions. We are recording her debut album and this is the first track to be finished. Hope you like it.
Contact : folkstock@hotmail.co.uk


Learn To Be A Good Loser

This track recorded originally by Roxanne de Bastion and released on her   label Nomad Records, on the 'The Real Thing' album has been re recorded here, with the added sonorous cello of Raphael Knapp, courtesy of Lauren Deakin Davies at Folkstock Records.
It is being released to mark the untimely death of US comedian and satirical social critic, Bill Hicks, which was an astonishing 20 years ago. 'Here's Tom with the Weather' has been released on 26th February to commemorate his life. 
We hope you enjoy the track which has been written by Roxanne who was inspired by Bill and drew strength from his fearless social commentary.

http://www.roxannedebastion.com/

https://folkstockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/heres-tom-with-the-weather

http://www.folkstockartsfoundation.com/

ROXANNE DE BASTION - Heres Tom with the Weather

Zoe is talented and young. What a treat we are in for :)
"Having only recently found out about Folkstock Arts Foundation, I've already been given the opportunity to play at two exciting festivals and participate in songwriting masterclasses. I'm really looking forward to sharing the stage with established artists that I admire as well as up and coming acts like myself. There really should be more arts foundations like Folkstock, but it definitely makes up for this shortage with the wealth of opportunities that, for a young singer songwriter, can be hard to find!"

Zoe Wren - 45 Fever

 Fred’s House are an indie-folk-rock four piece based in Cambridge. Their songs feature boy / girl vocals, weaving three-part harmonies and intricate guitar parts, lending themselves to comparisons to The Civil Wars, The Swell Season and Fleetwood Mac. Among their many influences are bands such as Simon and Garfunkel, C.S.N.Y., and The Beatles. 

They have just released their new single "Fine Life" to critical acclaim including being chosen as For Folk Sake's Track of the Day and grabbing 4 and 5 star reviews across the board. See press here

Fred's House have many a festival appearance including Cambridge Folk Festival, Secret Garden Party and Bestival. The band have been main support for Eddi Reader, The Wonderstuff, Kyla La Grange, Lucy Rose, World Party and many more. They have received national airplay on Tom Robinson's show BBC 6Music, Frank Hennessy's Celtic Heartbeat show on BBC Radio Wales as well as recently having live sessions on BBC Introducing, BBC Local Radio and many other local radio stations. They have also had their music featured on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks.

http://fredshousemusic.co.uk/

Fred's House -Wrong Time

"Fred’s House are set to be the band to watch this year." ***** Female First Magazine 

"Great sound, some very fine harmonies, Fred's House sounds like a nice place to be!"
Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales

"This band are unlike anything else out there at the minute, they undoubtedly have what it takes to be massive." **** Music-News

Fred's House -I'm Not Saying

Next exciting event : 8th December, HERTFORD.  Free entry Festival with some of the best acts from Folkstock Acoustic Festival which was on 21st September 2013, at Aldenham Country Park, Elstree, Hertfordshire. The flagship event for the Folkstock Arts Foundation. Shortlisted in the finals of the Festival Awards 2013!
The Foundation aims to give power to the elbow of new and aspiring acoustic folk and roots musicians to help them get a foothold in the live music arena
Bringing a musician into the heart of their community is what we are about,  developing links so that everyone gets a wonderful buzz from their local live music scene.
The Foundation will help the artists stream line their personal marketing and presentation skills, both on stage, on local radio and in the press.
Help them ' get their act together' and fulfil their dreams. 
It is not a management company and there are no contracts. There are however statements of intent and plans which will be tailored and then evaluated for all artists on one of the programmes of guided support.
Folkstock Arts Foundation is a community interest company and the Managing Director is Helen Meissner from Hertfordshire.
We are in the finals of the Hertfordshire Business Awards in the Business Person of the Year award and Business in the Community.
You can contact the foundation through folkstock@hotmail.co.uk.
Just launching Folkstock Records ( boutique label with in house production facility) and Folkstock Represents, a bespoke touring and bookings agency.

Breathing new life into local music - Love Life LIVE !

Helen Meissner 1

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