Festival Update: Folkwoods 2011 (2011-06-14 15:32:49)
Skyclad are to headline the Sunday night (August 14th) at the ‘Folkwoods’ festival in the Netherlands.
This is a three day festival that takes place between Friday August 12th and Sunday August 14th at Philips de Jonghpark, Oirschotsedijk Eindhoven, Netherlands and features artists such as Seth Lakeman, Raymond van het Groenewoud and Martin Simpson. Check out www.folkwoods.nl for more information.
This is a three day festival that takes place between Friday August 12th and Sunday August 14th at Philips de Jonghpark, Oirschotsedijk Eindhoven, Netherlands and features artists such as Seth Lakeman, Raymond van het Groenewoud and Martin Simpson. Check out www.folkwoods.nl for more information.
Skyclad Re-Release A Decade's Worth Of Music Online (2011-06-06 13:44:08)
It's been 20 years since the release of their first record,now SKYCLAD have joined with GLOBAL MUSIC for the digital re-release of nearly half of their back catalogue.All releases from 1996-2006 are now available to download from all major online retailer
Includes:
Current line-up:
Kevin Ridley (Vocals & guitar)
Steve Ramsey (Lead guitar, acoustic guitar and backing vocals)
Graeme "Bean" English (Bass guitar, acoustic and classical guitar)
George Biddle (Fiddle, keyboards and piano)
Arron Walton (Drums & Percussion)
http://www.theglobalmusicgroup.com
Includes:
- Irrational Anthems (1996)
- Oui Avant-Garde á Chance (1996)
- The Answer Machine? (1997)
- Vintage Whine (1999)
- Folkémon (2000)
- Another Fine Mess Live Album (2001)
- Swords of a Thousand Men Single (2001)
- Live at the Dynamo Compilation/Live Album (2002)
- No Daylights. Nor Heel Taps Compilation/Re-Recording (2002)
- A Semblance of Normality (2004)
- Jig-a-Jig Limited Edition EP (2006)
Current line-up:
Kevin Ridley (Vocals & guitar)
Steve Ramsey (Lead guitar, acoustic guitar and backing vocals)
Graeme "Bean" English (Bass guitar, acoustic and classical guitar)
George Biddle (Fiddle, keyboards and piano)
Arron Walton (Drums & Percussion)
http://www.theglobalmusicgroup.com
KEVIN RIDLEY - 'FLYING IN THE FACE OF LOGIC’
Available 4th July 2011 (2011-05-30 14:40:16)
GLOBAL MUSIC are pleased to announce the release of ‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’, the first solo album from singer/songwriter Kevin Ridley; producer/vocalist with folk-metal pioneers Skyclad.
The album contains 14 original tracks, mainly inspired by the singer’s native Northeast (England) so fittingly, it features several northern session players – notably Northumbrian pipes player Andy May, Folkworks fiddle player, Sophy Ball, and former Blitzkrieg bassist Dave Anderson – as well as contributions from the current members of Skyclad.
Ridley describes the record as a form of continuation from Skyclad’s ‘Semblance of Normality’: “‘Semblance...’ was the first album where all the band members involved had roots in Northern England and references were buried within the songs. It was something I wanted to explore, so ‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ became autobiographical and based upon my personal stories of life, love and growing up in the North-East of England.” After spending 35 years in the music industry, engineering and producing for thrash-metallers Venom, Forgodsake, Anathema, Pariah and Skyclad, Kevin Ridley took the opportunity to emerge from behind the mixing desk and experience the role of a player, rather than Producer.
Five years in the making, Ridley described the journey of writing the album as a challenge of learning “how to fly and make my own rules”. ‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ was produced by Kevin Ridley; recorded at Newcastle’s Blast Studio, and mixed by Dario Mollo (Glenn Hughes/Tony Martin/Lacuna Coil).
Available from July 4th For more information about Kevin Ridley visit:
http://kevinridley.groovemachine.net/
www.myspace.com/kevinridleyofficial
to pre-order the album from June 1st go to: http://www.globalmusic-shop.com/shop/start
Also, watch Ferdi's video for the song 'Point Of Departure' on You Tube and my website
The album contains 14 original tracks, mainly inspired by the singer’s native Northeast (England) so fittingly, it features several northern session players – notably Northumbrian pipes player Andy May, Folkworks fiddle player, Sophy Ball, and former Blitzkrieg bassist Dave Anderson – as well as contributions from the current members of Skyclad.Ridley describes the record as a form of continuation from Skyclad’s ‘Semblance of Normality’: “‘Semblance...’ was the first album where all the band members involved had roots in Northern England and references were buried within the songs. It was something I wanted to explore, so ‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ became autobiographical and based upon my personal stories of life, love and growing up in the North-East of England.” After spending 35 years in the music industry, engineering and producing for thrash-metallers Venom, Forgodsake, Anathema, Pariah and Skyclad, Kevin Ridley took the opportunity to emerge from behind the mixing desk and experience the role of a player, rather than Producer.
Five years in the making, Ridley described the journey of writing the album as a challenge of learning “how to fly and make my own rules”. ‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ was produced by Kevin Ridley; recorded at Newcastle’s Blast Studio, and mixed by Dario Mollo (Glenn Hughes/Tony Martin/Lacuna Coil).
Available from July 4th For more information about Kevin Ridley visit:
http://kevinridley.groovemachine.net/
www.myspace.com/kevinridleyofficial
to pre-order the album from June 1st go to: http://www.globalmusic-shop.com/shop/start
Also, watch Ferdi's video for the song 'Point Of Departure' on You Tube and my website
