Folklore presents ... Jess Bryant + Guests

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Jess Bryant

Jess Bryant is a London, UK songwriter, who has been described as 'haunting' a fair few times. She made her recording début with vocals on Rhys Marsh And The Autumn Ghost's "I Will Find A Way To Reach You, b/w Spoken" (Sep 2007, self-released). Her solo discography includes the EP "Dusk" (Mar 2009, self-released).

Her stunning debut album Silvern (produced by the very talented Daniel Lea) who has taken elements of modern composition, ambient soundscapes, orchestral instrumentation and film soundtracks, pairing these with Jess's distinctive vocals to create an astonishing collection of songs.

Silvern brings these influences together to weave nine enchanting tales of pleading ghosts, dancing eyes and a visiting oracle. The record marries these intriguing narratives with an impressive mix of orchestral percussion, string arrangements and a varied selection of instruments.

The musicality of the album adds another dimension, which sees serpentine clarinets wind in and out of tinkering glockenspiels to create a dark and fruitful landscape of sound. On one track, a foghorn-like clarinet blurts out into empty space, like a boat searching into the darkness.

The musical elements of Silvern derive from a number of influences. The orchestral percussion references American composer Moondog and the lush string arrangements, which underpin the album with a bed of ambient textures, take inspiration from the work of Steve Reich. Part of the record is built out of Jess's love for cinema and literature. The fascinating work of writers such as Paul Auster and Haruki Murakami has influenced the intriguing narratives that lurk within Silvern, whilst it's occasional menace brings to mind a Lynchian waking dream.

Jess herself is an incredible force on the album. Her soaring vocals play off the rich instrumentation to ground the whole piece in something intimate and human. Silvern is an astonishing achievement, we are very proud as a label to release this to a wider audience and hope that you connect with it as much as we have.

The full length album will be released as a strictly limited edition vinyl and download. The cover features the stunning photography of Emily Dennison and the impressive design skills of Louise Gardner.

Quotes :

"At once ancient and childlike, the pure tone of Jess Bryant's rich alto voice travels straight to my heart....Jess stands as a rare and beautiful singer, so in tune with the expressive capacity of pitch, tone & the poetry of nature." - Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond)

Mouth 4 Rusty


"Sublime. Uniquely captivating. Beautiful."
- The Gladstone

"Elegantly crafted hummable songs that you won't want to miss out on."
- Rough Trade

"That has got to be the most beautiful song I have ever heard about quitting smoking"
- Patrick Lyons, Resonance 104.4FM

"Lush Loner Folk"
- The Redbricks present Talon Show

"Heartfelt folk, nice production and interesting arrangements, snatches of melodica and xylophone."
- The Sentinel

"Mouth 4 Rusty had the audience clicking and clapping along to stripped back simple songs of love forlorn. "
- Amelia's Magazine

"Completely beautiful"
- The Apple of My Eye

"Remember to bring a thermos of oozing hot chai tea, a lump of hash, blanket, slippers and bamsemums. This is going to get cosy!"
- Smug.no

Mouth 4 Rusty began writing and recording in a small hand-made wooden room inside an old London ice cream factory in late winter 2009.

They began playing live that August, finding their way round venues in London, Oslo and Wales, swelling from a duo to a sextet and back again.

They released their first EP, 'Time Over Money' in 2010, first album, 'Good Men Now' in Feb 2012 and second album, 'Fire Mice and Other People' in September 2012.

Mouth 4 Rusty's intention is to make simple, traditionally-inspired songs that people can relate to, hummable music based on life as it unfolds, as early folk music was.

Lucy Cait

"In the midst of the busy south east london music scene, Lucy plays folk and tells stories that warm the cockles of your heart." - Live Magazine



IMPORTANT

PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm.

The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early.

We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.