Ellen & the Escapades

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"Ellen Smith's captivating vocals are the highlight in a fantastically catchy collection of songs that tread a line between folk, pop and rock, with plenty of harmonica thrown in for good measure.... these guys are definitely one to watch." Clash Magazine

It's been a busy year for Leeds-based quintet Ellen & the Escapades. Blending elements of folk, pop and rock, the band's distinctive and unabashedly appealing sound seems to have everyone talking. After winning last year's Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition and playing BBC Introducing stages at both Reading and Leeds Festivals, the band have gone from strength to strength.

Supporting the likes of Josh T. Pearson, First Aid Kit and Paolo Nutini has brought the band's music to even bigger audiences all over the country.
Summer 2011 saw an abundant string of festival appearances for Ellen and co, including major festivals Glastonbury, Bestival and Green Man, and a range of smaller boutique festivals such as 2000 Trees, Lounge On The Farm and Winterwell.

Latest single 'When The Tide Creeps In' hit the top spot in both the Amazon Folk and Amazon Rock Charts during its release week. The song is taken from the band's debut album, which is set for release in spring 2012.
http://www.ellenandtheescapades.com

ToLiesel - full band
Superb Oxford-based Americana with lashings of delicate indie-pop and Shoegaze.

"Awkwardly Beautiful" - Music In Oxford
"Full of perfect pop melodies and glorious vocal harmonies." - Oxford Music Scene
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Sam Lewis
Sam's music has a unique modern sound; a heady mix of soulful vocals , heartfelt passionate lyrics with tinges of blues, country, folk and soul, all played with a vitality that is fast becoming his trademark style.
After some 5 years on the road with KT Tunstall, his debut album "Everything You Are" was released in 2007, and includes "Another Lifetime" featuring KT herself on vocals. The album received a 4-star review in Mojo, BBC online, Americana monthly and Q track of the day.
Sam has supported legendary folk guitarist Bert Jansch at the Roundhouse, and followup album "The City and I" is due for release in 2012, has seen Sam once again working with fellow musician and producer Chris Morphitis.
ʻ(Samʼs) is a spacious sound with timeless poetry, bringing to mind Ben Harper, Bon
Iver or Iron and Wine. It's all been recorded in the most beautiful manner.ʼ BBC
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