Strange Folk News

May 08 "The Strange Folk song - "Faces on Walls" - is included on the newly released "Sounds of Watford" compilation album (Smooth One Records). The album features songs from bands based in and around Watford; it can be purchased from Hooters Musical Instruments (Watford), & on-line from the Smooth One website (www.smoothonerecords.com) or from Amazon.

Feb 08 "Next up came Strange Folk. What can I say about this hugely talented four piece but "wow". These guys have simply got to get signed by somebody. Driven on by the sensational, haunting voice of Annalise Spurr they reminded me all at once of PJ Harvey (never a bad thing), Fairport Convention and even, admittedly a strange one, The Bangles.

For a female singer to win the battle with the venue's notoriously haphazard acoustics is an achievement in its own right." (Watford Observer 9th Feb 08)

January 08 Strange Folk have been invited to perform in Italy at one of the most important international music festivals: Tribute to Music 2008. This is to take place between the 12th & 18th of July at Verbania Football Stadium, Verbania - which is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore, in the north of Italy close to the Alps and the Swiss border.

There will be a total of x28 acts, comprised of x14 top "unsigned bands" from across Europe and x14 exceptional "tribute" bands. Check the "Gig" page for more info. Visit http://www.tribute2music.net/index.html for ticket & other info.

January 07 Strange Folk have signed up with the music publishing company, Aston Hill Music, who will be working with the band to bring their music to a wider audience.

Nov 06 The band are currently in the studio recording their new EP - this will be available very soon. Please check back soon for more information.

Aug 06 Strange Folk have finally hit the top spot after x12 months in the "Matchbox Radio 24" playlist chart with their song "Hidden". Two other Strange Folk songs: "Candles" & "Let it Burn" are also in the charts. Check it all out at: www.matchboxrecordings.co.uk/radio/chart.htm .

July 06 Lots of festivals during this month and August - come check us out! We had such a great time at Galhampton - Party in the Park, please let us know what you thought of the day if you went.

May 06 The band is performing at several festivals this year - please see the gigs page for information.

April 06 Strange Folk have x2 songs in the www.isonliveradio.com World Top 40 Indie Chart: "Let it Burn" is at no. 5, and "Dawn is Breaking" is at no. 31

February 06 The band has x5 of their songs in the playlist of on-line radio station: www.relaxradio.net.au

26th January 06 Strange Folk were interviewed for a second time, and their song "Candles" was played, on the "Mike Mendoza Show" (Talksport Radio) in the presence of Mike Mendoza and record producer David Courtney.

25th January 06 The band is featuring in Heat 4 of the Spring series of the "Battle of the Bands" (5/3) at The Rock Garden, Covent Garden. See the Strange Folk "Gig" web page for details.

19th January 06 Strange Folk were interviewed, and their song "Hidden" was played, on the "Mike Mendoza Show" (Talksport Radio) in the presence of Mike Mendoza and record producer David Courtney.

January 06 A happy, healthy & prosperous New Year to all our fans. Thanks for your support during 2005, and we hope to see you again at our gigs during 2006. This is going to be Strange Folk's year!

2nd November 05 It's time to apply for next year's festivals; loads of demos have been despatched - hope to see you at some of them!

4th October 05 Strange Folk and the Battle of the Bands competition. "Strange Folk produced one of the stand-out performances. The lead singer had the best voice of any of the heats so far, and the musicianship was flawless. Their Fleetwood Mac style sound looks set for big things." Central Somerset Gazette.

15th August 05 Our new look website is up and running.

8th August 05 The song Hidden has been selected for the compilation album: "Close Encounters of the Indie Kind", and is being released by Matchbox Recordings today. Please see "Links" to visit Matchbox websites.

6th August 05 Strange Folk now have a new drummer - Pete Smith. He has been playing drums since the age of 14, and is self-taught. Over the years, Pete has been in several bands, and his many blues and rock influences include: Cream, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall Bluesbreakers, Mitch Mitchell, and Traffic.

31st July 05 Strange Folk performed live on BBC 3 Counties Radio. They were interviewed on the Ernie Almond Sunday Lunch show, and played acoustic versions of Pink Sky and You Don’t Know Me Well. Ernie closed his show with the track, Candles, from their latest CD.

2nd & 10th July 05 The Band performed at 2 music festivals this month: Riverside Music Festival (Newport Pagnell 2/07/05), and Priddy International Music Festival (Somerset 10/07/05). Both gigs were very well recieved, and a good time was had by all.

16th June 05 Annalise and Dave were interviewed on the John Pilgrim show, BBC 3 Counties Radio, and tracks were played from their latest EP.