House of Cards presents: Colorama

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House of Cards are delighted to present Colorama. Support comes from Morrissey & Marshall.

Colorama

Good Music is the fifth album by Colorama. All of their previous releases have been bilingual, being in both Welsh and English - this is their first album sung entirely in English. Led by Carwyn Ellis, singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, arranger and producer known to have worked with some pretty big names, Colorama are
increasingly emerging in their own right for playing and singing some of the most moving and captivating songs around.

Produced by Edwyn Collins at his renowned West Heath Studios, and released on his AED Records imprint, Good Music maintains the sonic qualities now associated with Colorama, coupled with their defiantly eclectic streak. It is also their most candid and stripped back record to date, predominantly recorded live as a three piece, with
longtime drummer Luca Guernieri and mercurial guitarist David Page completing the unit.

Worked-up on the road and recorded on the hop in between shows, Good Music shows Colorama as a dynamic and driving band, and captures the essence of just how compelling a live act they are. Don't worry - they haven't lost any of their ethereal edge either - there
are still plenty of weird and magical sounds to keep you guessing.

The echoes to be found are numerous and diverse: take Can, Prince, Morricone, Nilsson, the Isleys, Buffalo Springfield, John Cale, the Pointer Sisters, the Bee Gees, Beck, the Beastie Boys, the Sonics, Joao Gilberto and David Bowie for starters.

One thing is for sure - Colorama are not easily categorized.
Try 'Good Music'.

http://colorama.bandcamp.com/

Morrissey & Marshall

When Greg Marshall decided to climb, uninvited, upon the stage already occupied by Darren Morrissey, and his (former) band to accompany him, the ensuing combination of two vocals created the magical moment....namely the birth of "Morrissey and Marshall". They have been writing and performing together ever since.

Hailing from Dublin, the pair were already no strangers to the world of music, but it was when they teamed up as frontmen for a previous 'Rock n Roll' band, that people really started to sit up and take notice. Playing to sell out crowds and scoring an Irish chart hit single.

In 2011 and, by now, consummate composers with a considerable arsenal of songs, the pair left their hometown and established themselves in London as a duo. The irresistible harmonies drew comparisons with The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel with an Irish twist.

Aside from touring across the UK and Ireland, where they won over audiences with both energetic and captivating live performances, they have been playing various venues in London up to five nights a week, gathering a loyal following that has resulted in a number of residencies, including some of the legendary venues London has to offer.

They have also played at a number of festivals (Hop Farm & Electric picnic to name a couple) and played the opening day of the Olympics for the athletes.

The duo are currently spending time in the studio recording their debut album due out in early 2013, as well as continuing their live shows.

http://www.morrisseyandmarshall.com/

Bullies

Bullies are three lads from Kilburn, London. They play raw, spontaneous music, inspired by cult bands from the 90s and 70s, heck anything that sounds good. They shoe gaze, they pogo, they nod their heads and when they play...good times!

https://twitter.com/WeAreBullies