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"English as tuppence", as the late Vivian Stanshall would have put it … This gathering of 1970s ‘cult’ folk/rock musicians and an award-winning theatrical arranger fronted by a beautiful young actress/singer forms the unusual nucleus of The Green House Band whose love for traditional songs and the art’s pioneering interpreters (Renbourn, Jansch et al) pays off with this classy debut album. The line-up includes former members of medieval rockers Gryphon; folk rockers Albion Band; and cult prog folk act Fuschia. Vocals are by Madeline Worral, better known until now as a successful actress on stage and UK TV (‘Foyle’s War’, ‘The Midsomer Murders’), with the late American troubadour, Tim Rose guesting on ‘The Snows’.
The band’s take on classic songs such as
this, ‘Blackwater Side’, ‘Rosemary Lane’,
‘Geordie’ and ‘Flash Company’ celebrate not only their
tradition but settings in the vein of former interpreters such as Trees
(‘The Garden Of Jane Delawney’, ‘On The Shore’) and
Ireland’s obscure and cultish Mellow Candle (‘Swaddling Songs’).
This high quality release from Market Square comes with extensive biographical
details and band photography in a full colour 8-page
booklet. [For further information please contact Peter Muir] SingSong Entertainment Publicity Office: +44(0)1296 715228 EMail: peter@singsong.biz An associate of SingSong Entertainment Publicity
http://www.singsongpr.biz/
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