Steve Folk & Jane South - Don't Look Down EP (The
Birdman Records)
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| Steve Folk & Jane South - Don't Look Down |
This is the perfect music for
this time of year if you live anywhere slightly rural and, preferably, if you
live near some naturally occurring water. Steve Folk and Jane South, y'see,
recorded this on a narrowboat and that sensation of gently moving water is ever
present in the gently rippling guitars of 'Modern Day Gypsies' and the floating
flute of 'Spare Part'. They just go for all out water sounds on 'Don't Look
Down' but the luscious acoustic, Folk's calming vocals and that cheeky flute
paint a watercolour of an idyllic lifestyle within which to create music. The
chugging engine of a tractor blends with a haunting flute drone to open 'By The
Cherry Tree' and the vocals of Folk and South blend sublimely like scones and
clotted cream. This collection closes with 'Ugly Man', a song that floats and
burns brightly on occasions like the dying embers of a camp fire in the evening
light. This is gentle, calming and soothing music with plenty of heart so if
you're in need of something to soundtrack some quality time lying in a field
with a straw hat on your face then this is for you.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/folkandsouth?fref=ts
Live Dates:
28th May - The Ten Bells, Norwich
29th May - The Catweazle Club, Oxford
30th May - The Village Pump, Trowbridge
28th June - The Crawley Folk Festival
19th July - Sussex House Concerts, Hurst Green
20th July - The Robertsbridge Club, Station Road
24th August - The Park Tavern, Chichester
19th September - Roots & Fusion, Barista Cafe, Stockport