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Shelagh Mcdonald

Originally from Scotland, Shelagh McDonald moved to London in the late 1960s, where she was part of the folk-music scene. In 1970 she released her first album, Shelagh McDonald Album, which sold rather poorly. 1971's Stargazer sold better, and was critically acclaimed. However, some time after its release, McDonald disappeared and wasn't heard from again until quite recently. Shelagh McDonald's music is close to that of some of her contemporaries, for example, Sandy Denny, Nick Drake, and Duncan Browne.

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Jane Weaver

Jane Weaver is an English singer-songwriter and musician from Manchester. Born in Liverpool in 1972 she now resides in Marple, Stockport and is married to DJ and co-founder of Twisted Nerve Records Andy Votel. She has worked alongside Elbow, Doves, Andy Votel and Badly Drawn Boy. Early Years In 1989 Jane started out fronting Indie rock band Kill Laura who sign to Polydor Records and release two EP's until the departure of their a&r Man.

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Caroline Martin

Bristol born Caroline Martin started writing and recording in 1996. At this point in her life she was living on the edge of Wentwood Forest in South Wales. With her dog for company, Caroline drew on her surroundings, the isolation and memories from her childhood upbringing in Yate to write her stories of loss, fear and revenge. Caroline released her debut 5 track EP - Young Tender Rabbit Meat - on her own label in 1998.

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Lorraine McCauley

Lorraine McCauley is a singer/songwriter from Donegal living and writing in Edinburgh. At times her songs offer melodious lyrical positivity, at others, a somber, rhythmic darkness that is at once engaging. Backed by The Borderlands a trio of fiddle & viole, accordian, cello & glockenspiel. The modern folk sound of Lorraine & The Borderlands have lyrics that reach out to you from the start with music for the soul and senses. www.myspace.com/lorrainemccauley

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Anoushka Lucas

Anoushka Lucas is a singer/songwriter from London, UK. www.anoushkalucas.com Anoushka Lucas hails from Hammersmith, London where she was raised on a diet of vintage rock ‘n’ roll and jazz standards. She has been singing on and off stage since the age of 12. Fresh out of university, Anoushka has just released a self-titled EP featuring 5 original tracks with an eclectic mix of melodies, united by beautifully crafted lyrics and above all, a breath-taking voice.

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Chicken Shack

Chicken Shack are a British blues band, founded in the 1965 by Stan Webb (guitar and vocals), Andy Silvester (bass guitar), and Alan Morley (drums), who were later joined by Christine Perfect (vocals and keyboards) in 1968. Front man and guitarist Stan Webb was born in London in 1946. The group began their blues playing on the Blue Horizon label in a similar style to the early Fleetwood Mac. Singer Christine Perfect left after marrying John McVie (bassist) with Fleetwood Mac. Christine later joined Fleetwood Mac in their second reincarnation.

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Abigail's Mercy

Gothic band from UK. Released only album 2005 - Salvation .
Official site: http://www.abigailsmercy.co.uk/ They were a few releases on download and on their website in 2009 it was announced the New Album available as Download would be released to cd! However this hasn't happened and their hasn't been any recent news or information on the bands future. The band are certainly on a hiatus if not disbanded!

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