SALFORD: Eagle Inn

Thursday 28th May, 2015

7:30pm

Event information

Red Balloon Music are proud to welcome the fantastic Alt-Folk quartet Polly and the Billets Doux to Manchester as part of their UK tour!

Support comes from new Manchester supergroup Foxtales, and the ever-brilliant Kate Ashton-Butler!

POLLY AND THE BILLETS DOUX:
http://pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk

Polly and the Billets Doux are something brilliantly different.

Known for their flawless and energy-filled live performances, the genre-defying quartet Polly and the Billets Doux boast a genius blend of Folk, Pop, Rock N' Roll, Soul, Country, Blues and even Gospel. They have a solid reputation and extensive history of headline tours up and down the country; from Ullapool to Brighton, and almost everywhere in between.

Polly and the Billets Doux released 2013's 'Head of Steam' EP, which charted at 17 on the Radio 1 Indie Chart followed by their critically acclaimed album which featured in 'The Word' Magazine's Best New Music.

Polly and the Billets Doux have also been championed by Bob Harris & Terry Wogan on Radio 2, Tom Robinson on Radio 6 as well as live sessions with Cerys Matthews and 'Loose Ends' on Radio 4. The album attracted critical acclaim from The Sunday Times and The Daily Mirror. The last few years have seen major festival appearances including Glastonbury, The Big Chill, The Secret Garden Party, and Cambridge Folk and a support slot with The Fun Lovin' Criminals.

After a well received headline tour of Ireland the band were back on the road shortly after with a new album 'Money Tree' winning great press support inc cover-disc features on UNCUT and R2. This saw the band embark on their longest tour to date including an extensive headline tour of Germany. Their reputation as a formidable force on the stage is spreading quickly.

It's going to be a big year for this vibrant, exciting and hugely promising band.

"a rich harmony of country, blues, folk and gospel" - The Sunday Times

"Perry's exquisite voice is the killer here. All round, it's quite an achievement!" - Uncut Magazine ****

FOXTALES:
https://www.facebook.com/Foxtalesmusic

Born in late 2014.

Four non-boys, one non-girl.

Violin, Guitars, Bass, Drums.

Three-part harmonies by the light of the moon.

Psychedelic, Country, Harmonious Folk.

Amy, Cass and Ange formerly of Literature Thieves, combined with Mitzi and her sweet tones on Violin/Bass and Scoon banging his drums, to become Foxtales.

KATE ASHTON-BUTLER:
www.facebook.com/k.ashtonbutlermusic

Kate Ashton-Butler is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Romiley Village in greater Manchester. After a drastic move to London went sour, Kate, bored with the city, began writing music reminiscent of the small town existence she had left behind.

Since her return to Manchester in 2014 she has worked tirelessly delivering her own brand of folk music and has been fortunate enough to support artists like Gideon Conn, Rachel Sermanni and Herman Dune.

Her songs draw influence from artists like Joanna Newsom, Kate Bush and Beirut as well as fields and forests, classic literature, and even HBO shows. She plays guitar, piano, mandolin and trombone.

Kate is currently working on her debut EP with Kai Ohio of Samsara sessions, while additionally playing live as often as she can in the city she loves.

19 Collier Street
Greengate
Salford
M3 7DW

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