Matthew Strachan [1970] is a songwriter and composer who has written TV soundtracks, musicals and songs. He was born in London, UK and trained as a composer at Dartington College of Arts and Goldsmith
Kendel Carson (born 1985) is a Canadian singer and fiddler. She performs with the folk music band The Paperboys, but is best-known internationally as a roots/ country solo artist. When only a mere 23 years old, singer, songwriter and fiddler Kendel Carson debuted on Rearview Mirror Tears with the artistic assurance and musical maturity of a far older artist as well as the charm of a future star. Produced by musical legend Chip Taylor and released on his Train Wreck Records, Rearview Mirror Tears introduced an artist whose natural blend of folk...
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Robert Ellis is an American folk singer-songwriter based in Houston, Texas, United States. In 2009, Robert Ellis released debut solo album The Great Rearranger. in addition to Ellis' solo career his plays in the indie bands The Lovely Sparrows, Robert Ellis and The Boys, Houston's I am Mesmer; drums for singer-songwriter Chase Hamblin and bass in blues Grandfather Child. SOLO CAREER
In 2009, Robert Ellis Texas-based singer and songwriter, Ellis released the his debut solo album, The Great Re-Arranger.
Acoustic / Country artist from Seattle, Washington. Visit his myspace site: http://www.myspace.com/bobwayne.
Linda Thompson (born Linda Pettifer) started her singing career in the 1960s, doing advertising jingles for money and singing in folk clubs for enjoyment. She changed her name to Linda Peters, and was romantically linked to Martin Carthy before working with Richard Thompson, whom she married in 1972. As part of Richard & Linda Thompson she sang on a string of critically acclaimed albums until a bitter split in 1982.
Having played all over the country supporting the likes of Jesse Malin, Guillemots, The Yards, Laura Veirs, Deadstring Brothers, Mohair, Shed Seven, Four Day Hombre and Eileen Rose. Hailed as one of the best guitarists in his hometown York, "with his playing so fluid and textured and so damn fast! but still tidy, its a show in itself"
Sxip Shirey is an American composer, performer, and story-teller.
He is a founding member of the band Luminescent Orchestrii.
