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02 September 2011 Introducing… Folks
Bringing together classic song writing with emotive vocals and irresistible melodies, Manchester based six piece Folks make music to be listened to and enjoyed over and over. The band were formed when guitarist and writer Michael Beasley hooked up with vocalist Scott Anderson, and they relocated to the US to record what would end up being their debut album, to be released early 2012.
On their return the duo pulled together a full band (Thom Fripp – lead guitar, Harry Gumery – bass, Wil Akroyd - keyboards and Elliot Barlow –drums) which ensured this group could also let rip live. They kept themselves busy in a rehearsal studio, out of the way, letting the tunes evolve into another side of Folks – one with absolute precision playing and amazing stage energy.
Having sneaked the odd gig in here and there Folks now head out for their own headline dates which lead onto a support tour with Miles Kane in October. The band will be making tracks available via their website in September, starting with a free download ‘Avalanche’ on 5th September via www.wearefolks.com .
Folks Tour Dates
Headline shows:
14 August - Green Man Festival, Brecon Beacons
8 September - GLASGOW, King Tuts
9 September - EDINBURGH, Electric Circus
10 September - INVERNESS, Mad Hatters
22 September - DERBY, The Victoria Inn
23 September - DARLINGTON, Seen
24 September - SUNDERLAND, 7even
28September - LEEDS, Nation of Shopkeepers
29 September - YORK, Fibbers
30 September - STOCKTON, Ku Bar,
1 October - NOTTINGHAM, Bodega
6 October - BRISTOL, Thelka
7 October - DONCASTER, The Social
8 October - PRESTON, Mad Ferret
Supporting Miles Kane:
13 October - MIDDLESBROUGH, The Empire
14 October - SHEFFIELD, Leadmill
15 October - LEEDS, Metropolitan University
17 October - COVENTRY, Kasbah
18 October - BIRMINGHAM, The Library
19 October - GLASGOW, The Garage
21 October - LIVERPOOL, Academy 2
22 October - MANCHESTER, The Ritz
23 October - CAMBRIDGE, The Junction
25 October - LONDON, Empire Ballroom
26 October - LONDON, Empire Ballroom
Headline shows:
25 November - MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute
26 November - LONDON, Lexington
www.wearefolks.com
