GARETH DAVIES-JONES
''NOW BUT NOT YET''
2013
44:11
1. Dawn/3:25
2. Hundred Year Skin/4:13
3. Montsoreau/4:14
4. Elusive/3:38
5. Guide/3:25
6. One Girl Among Many/3:40
7. Rua Reidh/5:12
8. New Deal/2:46
9. Lindisfarne/3:41
10. Messines/3:24
11. From Castlereagh/3:35
12. Tear It All Down/3:27
ALBUM NOTES
BY CDBABY
Eagerly Anticipated Brand New Solo Album from well travelled singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones: The first since 2010.
Recorded at The Foundry Music Lab in Motherwell, Scotland Gareth brings some 10 years of professional songwriting and touring experience to this fine collection of completely original songs. "Now But Not Yet" takes in topics as diverse as a tribute to international children's education advocate Malala Yousefzai, the story of an unexploded First World War mine and a haunting musical picture of the longingly iconic lighthouse of Rua Reidh in North West Scotland. Laced with his trademark vocal style, strong sense of melody and perceptive lyrics this is an impressive return to the kind of form that saw the former album “Water & Light” hit the air-waves in force back in 2008/9. There’s a rich variety of instrumentation on this album too. The mandocello, acoustic guitar, tenor guitar, mandolin, banjo, upright bass and piano all appear - all played by the artist. Joining Gareth on the recording and with an impressive studio debut on backing vocals is Bronwen Davies-Jones. As you may have guessed she is Gareth's daughter and the way in which the harmonies effortlessly blend on tracks like "Hundred Year Skin" and “Montsoreau” lend plenty of credence to the idea that blood harmonies are among the most beautiful an ear can hear.
BIOGRAPHY
BY CDBABY
Combining Folk, Americana, Roots and Acoustic traditions the Irish-born singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones demonstrates an honesty, depth and passion with his beautifully arranged and evocative songs. Compelling you to listen to each word sung and every note strummed his powerful and strong lyrics bring affecting stories, social and political observations which wouldn’t sound out of place in a 1960s Greenwich Village coffee shop or in any contemporary acoustic platform. Some artists sing in the name of one cause or another without conviction, but that is not the case here. Recognised by commentators as an emerging talent in the Troubador tradition Gareth is already a seasoned singer-songwriter/guitarist and has appeared at many of the UK’s best known festivals and venues including Celtic Connections, Brampton Folk Festival, Bromyard Festival, Greenbelt Festival, Off The Tracks, Crossover, The Sage –Gateshead and The Brighton Arena.
His songs have been featured on BBC Radio 2, 3 & 4, BBC Local Radio across the UK, Radio Britfolk, The Acoustic Stage and FolkRadio UK. Gareth also uses his music to support various organisations fighting for social justice such as Traidcraft and Casa Alianza. Alongside solo tours, other collaborations include tours with Yvonne Lyon, Megson, Calum Stewart and Rob Halligan and support work for Karine Polwart, Phil Beer, Spiers & Boden, Waterson Carthy, Steve Tilston, Paul Field and Coco Mbassi.
''NOW BUT NOT YET''
2013
44:11
1. Dawn/3:25
2. Hundred Year Skin/4:13
3. Montsoreau/4:14
4. Elusive/3:38
5. Guide/3:25
6. One Girl Among Many/3:40
7. Rua Reidh/5:12
8. New Deal/2:46
9. Lindisfarne/3:41
10. Messines/3:24
11. From Castlereagh/3:35
12. Tear It All Down/3:27
ALBUM NOTES
BY CDBABY
Eagerly Anticipated Brand New Solo Album from well travelled singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones: The first since 2010.
Recorded at The Foundry Music Lab in Motherwell, Scotland Gareth brings some 10 years of professional songwriting and touring experience to this fine collection of completely original songs. "Now But Not Yet" takes in topics as diverse as a tribute to international children's education advocate Malala Yousefzai, the story of an unexploded First World War mine and a haunting musical picture of the longingly iconic lighthouse of Rua Reidh in North West Scotland. Laced with his trademark vocal style, strong sense of melody and perceptive lyrics this is an impressive return to the kind of form that saw the former album “Water & Light” hit the air-waves in force back in 2008/9. There’s a rich variety of instrumentation on this album too. The mandocello, acoustic guitar, tenor guitar, mandolin, banjo, upright bass and piano all appear - all played by the artist. Joining Gareth on the recording and with an impressive studio debut on backing vocals is Bronwen Davies-Jones. As you may have guessed she is Gareth's daughter and the way in which the harmonies effortlessly blend on tracks like "Hundred Year Skin" and “Montsoreau” lend plenty of credence to the idea that blood harmonies are among the most beautiful an ear can hear.
BIOGRAPHY
BY CDBABY
Combining Folk, Americana, Roots and Acoustic traditions the Irish-born singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones demonstrates an honesty, depth and passion with his beautifully arranged and evocative songs. Compelling you to listen to each word sung and every note strummed his powerful and strong lyrics bring affecting stories, social and political observations which wouldn’t sound out of place in a 1960s Greenwich Village coffee shop or in any contemporary acoustic platform. Some artists sing in the name of one cause or another without conviction, but that is not the case here. Recognised by commentators as an emerging talent in the Troubador tradition Gareth is already a seasoned singer-songwriter/guitarist and has appeared at many of the UK’s best known festivals and venues including Celtic Connections, Brampton Folk Festival, Bromyard Festival, Greenbelt Festival, Off The Tracks, Crossover, The Sage –Gateshead and The Brighton Arena.
His songs have been featured on BBC Radio 2, 3 & 4, BBC Local Radio across the UK, Radio Britfolk, The Acoustic Stage and FolkRadio UK. Gareth also uses his music to support various organisations fighting for social justice such as Traidcraft and Casa Alianza. Alongside solo tours, other collaborations include tours with Yvonne Lyon, Megson, Calum Stewart and Rob Halligan and support work for Karine Polwart, Phil Beer, Spiers & Boden, Waterson Carthy, Steve Tilston, Paul Field and Coco Mbassi.
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