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Taken from AMPLIFY 11 TRACKS OF ORIGINAL, IMPASSIONED BRITISH ROCK AND ROLL
 
Produced by the prolific Gavin Monaghan (Editors, Robert Plant, JAWS, Ryan Adams, Lemmy, The Sherlocks, Broadcast) the album delivers honesty with laid bare lyrics, impassioned vocals and British rock and roll guitar sensibilities; all armed with hints of alt rock and indie production. Bold, assured and confident.
 
In just two years, TESS OF THE CIRCLE have amassed an impressive cv with live sessions on National BBC Radio (BBC Radio 2, BBC London & BBC Oxford) and airplay on national radio (including multiple BBC Radio 2 shows, BBC Radio 6, Planet Rock, Radio X, BBC Introducing, Absolute Radio's 'Emerging Icon', Amazing Radio and over 120 other stations). Now it's time to AMPLIFY 2016!
 
Focusing on the song writing of singer/guitarist TESS JONES with LEE CLIFTON on lead guitar, and brand new sensational rhythm section, BEN DRUMMOND and PAUL STONE, the "AMPLIFY" album signals a refreshing commitment to providing the listener with a true musical journey that encourages memories of the first play of a now treasured vinyl record.
 
"Whilst touring and talking to audiences last year, we sensed a strong desire in people for a return to something real. We really wanted to try and capture that - four guys in a room", Tess explains. "With an album that goes through the emotions of life: from upbeat exhilaration, excitement and self-confidence, to love, frustration and even the feelings of loss".
 
Last year, the band engaged audiences with five shows at Glastonbury, sub-headlined the 2015 Acoustic Festival of Britain's second stage and headlined Bear Gryll's Festival in London. 2016 sees them ready to build on this increasingly strong live reputation. Rest assured, TESS OF THE CIRCLE are just getting started!
 
TESS OF THE CIRCLE amplify features:

TESS JONES (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano)

LEE CLIFTON (Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, B. Vox)

 BEN DRUMMOND (Bass)

 PAUL STONE (Drums)

I'm Not Ashamed - TESS OF THE CIRCLE - ISRC GBG5T1600002

Franz Liszt - 'Sonetto 104 Del Petrarca'

Rachmaninov 'Piano Concerto No.3' [Piano Only Excerpt] (1)

'Colours' by Tokio (5 Chords)

Produced: Tokio Myers / Guitar Solo: Lael Goldberg / Vocals: Dominique Saint

TOKIO: Interstellar Coachella (Money & Cars) Feat. Dominique Saint

Wicked Game (cover)

TESS OF THE CIRCLE is a British independent collective that focuses on the songs of male songwriter Tess Jones and a collective of participating musicians. With a new album line up for 2013, the album 'Thorns' introduces shades of 70's electric rock into the established acoustic guitar riffs and biographical lyrics that had previously seen Tess gain widespread critical recognition. Mixing intimacy with intent, this evolution of style came primarily from touring. Upon completion of the writing of the album Tess recruited a collective of talented musicians to add a distinctive band sound. The album also welcomes newcomer Lee Clifton on guitar who has bought an extra element through his lead workj.  

The album Thorns is released on 15th July 2013 with a single Better Days out June 24th.

 

Musicians: Tess Jones -Vocals & Guitar, Lee Clifton -Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Damon Minchella -Bass (Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene), Geoff Dugmore -Drums (Stevie Nicks, James Morrison, Joan Armatrading), Tim Wills -Keyboards (Ian Brown), Tokio Myers -Piano (Amy Winehouse), Howard GottViola, Violin & 'String Arrangements (Ash, Tindersticks, Beth Orton), Sarah Wilson -Cello (Nerina Pal lot, Belle & Sebastian), Yvonne John-Lewis -Backing Vocals (Roxy Music tour, Bryan Ferry) and Kathy Riodran -Backing Vocals. Produced by Chris Potter (Brit Award, The Verve) Mixed and additional production by Adrian Hall (Sinead O'Connor, Alicia Keys, Ray Davies) Co-produced by Tess Jones. 



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