James Apollo

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JAMES APOLLO / THE GENTLE GOOD / JOSHUA CAOLE
12.02.2011 - DOORS 7PM

We are lucky to have nabbed the fabulous Mojo and Uncut-endorsed James Apollo as he returns to the UK for his 2011 tour. This night is a compilation of some of the best new music to come out of Cardiff - The Gentle Good and Joshua Caole - with James Apollo's incredible eccentric Americana songwriting and energetic performance. Tickets are available in advance at £4 (or £5 on the door) so book now as not to miss out!

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EARLY CURFEW GIG. DOORS ARE AT 7PM SO ARRIVE ON TIME TO ENSURE YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON THE GREAT LINE UP

James Apollo:
American songwriter Apollo was born in Arkansas but never stayed anywhere too long. He is best known for creating emotionally textured soundscapes, often gaining musical and lyrical citations to William Faulkner, Tom Waits, and classic Americana of the West. His songs have been featured in a number of independent films, including the 2009 feature, "Sun Dogs." In 2010 Apollo released his UK debut album Till Your Feet Bleed on the No Alternative label. Mojo and Uncut magazines awarded it 4/5 stars and described it as having "charming fragility� (Mojo).
www.jamesapollo.com www.myspace.com/jamesapollo

The Gentle Good:
Also known as Gareth Bonello, his honest and tender vocals are well matched to an intricate guitar style that owes much to the great guitarists of the 60s folk revival. A dedicated multi-instrumentalist his recordings are layered with subtle string arrangements as well as banjos, mandolins and glockenspiels. Often compared to Nick Drake, Martin Carthy, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, John Martyn and Donovan by the likes of Mojo and the Guardian, the mighty Bob Harris repeatedly lavished high praise on the album on his Saturday night show.
www.myspace.com/thegentlegood

Joshua Caole:
Joshua's music has been likened to such featured on Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music, a reflection of his upbringing in the back rooms of deserted Forest Pubs and learning his trade from whoever he found there. His debut solo EP 'Slow Hearts'has already gathered some great press in Wales, including radio play from Adam Walton (BBC Wales) and a slot at Lexapalooza Lite in February this year.
www.joshuacaole.com