Award winning independent folk roots and acoustic label, Folkstock Records have been releasing emerging singer songwriters since its inception following their much acclaimed festival held in September 2013. With high profile support from patrons Peggy Seeger and Fairport Convention's Dave Swarbrick plus national treasures Whispering Bob Harris and Tom Robinson, the boutique label has been getting a reputation for their successful and award winning in house promotion, plugging and production. The word has spread and Folkstock have been asked to present two artists, Kelly Oliver and Minnie Birch, by Time Out London for 'Rising Stars of Folk' on 27th October at The Electric Carousel in Piccadilly and curate two Emerging Talent events as part of London Folk and Roots Festival in November which involves those two plus six further artists. All eight artists have been involved with Folkstock from the beginning and performed at the first festival they organised in 2013. An 'Alt Country' showcase at The Islington on 4th November is headlined by Cambridge band Fred's House and features Marina Florance from Norfolk, Kaity Rae from London and another Cambridge act, Ben Smith. Kelly Oliver is headlining the all female 'Folk' evening on 11th November at The Islington. Joining her are Minnie Birch from Hemel Hempstead, Daria Kulesh from Kings Langley and Zoe Wren from London, currently studying music at Cambridge University. Tickets for these gigs are available at:
A new compilation album called 'Downtown' is being released to celebrate these prestigious gig opportunities for the Folkstock Records artists, and each act performing is featured. It is out on November 12th and on pre order from 1st November at www.folkstockrecords.com. Everyone sending proof of ticket purchase in advance of the gigs to [email protected], will get a download of the entire album for free as a special thank you.
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