Mephisto Grande, Years of Rice and Salt, Adam Beattie (solo)

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Goodbye, Faithful Kingdom! present:

Mephisto Grande
Years of Rice and Salt
Adam Beattie

DJ Toby Woby

MEPHISTO GRANDE
http://www.myspace.com/mephistogrande

Formed out of the remnants of revered Oxford band Suitable Case for Treatment, Mephisto Grande tread a dark and magnetic path that evokes the great Tom Waits.

“Blown away ... they are like nothing else around” - Tim Bearder, BBC Introducing

“Welcome to the strange and frightening world of Mephisto Grande, a band of devilish mischief who have chosen their name well” - Oxford Nightshift


YEARS OF RICE AND SALT
http://www.myspace.com/yearsofriceandsalt

Named after an alternative history novel with religious inflections, Years of Rice and Salt’s music mirror that ethereal mood. Despite only forming a year ago, this 5-piece post-rock/folk band have already been signed by American indie label Future Recording.

ADAM BEATTIE (solo set)
http://www.myspace.com/adambeattie

A deep love for the blues, in all its forms, and an affection for folk’s modern margins is all evident in Beatti’s work; his songwriting lurches happily from genre to genre as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Beattie has just released his debut album, Abu Bozy. He Recorded with Hijacked Records at 4th Street studios in Glasgow.

“distinctively rich vocals with carefully crafted lyrics and simple folk-rooted guitar melodies" - Brazen Magazine