CIRCUIT 02/2012 (10.02. - 04.03.2012)

„SONGS & WHISPERS“ – Circuit 02/2012

 Please find the German version down below

Fred Raspail (Rhône-Alpes, F)
www.fredraspail.com

Imagine a french folk music, somewhere between Paris and Utah... You are here !
In 2002, Raspail started to play his first gigs. Not much time passed until the recording of his first LP "les feuilles sont des armes". In the following years, Fred participated in the tour project “Grand Huit” with French and Canadian songwriters such as Sebastien Lacombe, Pépé and his Guitar et al.
After several side projects, Raspail continued playing gigs mostly in France, Quebec and Switzerland where he opened for a lot of famous French musicians and songwriters such as Cali, Têtes Raides, Dominique A and Tarmac, subsequently signing his LP “Biplace” at MVS Music Publishing.
From 2006 to 2009, Raspail went on promotion tour and had several appearances in french, swiss and canadian media.
Over the years Fred explored many different ways of playing: alone, in trio or with a string quartet. During CIRCUIT 02/2012 he will play alone and present his last ep, "Fred Raspail", recorded with Jean-Louis Piérot, known also for his work with Alain Bashung.

For fans of: Johnny Cash, Calexico, Jacques Brel, Bashung, Miossec, Noir Désir


Zen Elephant (Bristol, UK)
http://www.zenelephant.co.uk

Zen Elephant are emerging as one of the most exiting folk acts in the UK. Not your average folk band, they incorporate several genres such as gypsy jazz and reggae to create a collection of charming songs which are vibrant and upbeat.
This Bristol quartet has established itself on the UK festival circuit with appearances at some of the most prestigious festivals, including Glastonbury, Shambala, Green Man and many more.
Their debut EP ‘These Are The Times’ asserted their individuality and a level of musicianship uncharacteristic of many new folk acts.
The second EP ‘No End In Sight’ is a record that shows that they are a band that have come of age. It is this sense of emotional depth and experience that makes it such a convincing release.
Their much anticipated new single ‘Taking Back Our Home’ will be released in February 2012, with a UK and European tour planned


"Songs that will warm your cockles on the coldest winter nights" - Ear Horn
"[Saving Face] has all the makings of a summer anthem" - BBC Introducing
"You're unlikely to forget Zen Elephant in a hurry" - Green Man Festival




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„SONGS & WHISPERS“ – Circuit 02/2012

German version
Fred Raspail (Rhône-Alpes, F)
Französische Folk-Musik irgendwo zwischen Paris und Utah: Die musikalischen Einflüsse des Sängers und Songwriters Fred Raspail rangieren von amerikanischem Country und Folk bis hin zu französischen Chansons.
2002 veröffentlichte er sein erstes Album „les feuilles sont des armes“, es folgten Live-Auftritte, die sich in den nachfolgenden Jahren bis nach Québec, Kanada und die Schweiz ausweiteten. Ab 2005 trat er in verschiedenen Nebenprojekten auf; so schrieb er einen Song für Cadavres Exquis Vol 2 (Schweiz) und für Emmanuelle Monnet’s LP (Goodbye / Universal Music). Außerdem tourte er zusammen mit französischen Musikern, wie Cali, Têtes Raides, Dominique A und Tarmac.
Live tritt er seit 2006 nicht mehr ausschließlich alleine auf, sondern auch in Begleitung eines Trios oder zusammen mit einem Streicher-Quartett.
Im Rahmen des CIRCUIT 02/2012 stellt er seine neue EP „Fred Raspail” vor.

Für Freunde von: Johnny Cash, Calexico, Jacques Brel, Bashung, Miossec, Noir Désir


Zen Elephant (Bristol, UK)
http://www.zenelephant.co.uk
Zen Elephant gelten als eine der gegenwärtig spannendsten Folk-Interpreten Großbritanniens. Mit einer Mischung aus Genres wie Folk, Roots und Gypsy Jazz erschaffen sie lebendige, optimistische Musik, die vor allem eines ist: zugänglich.
Nach der Veröffentlichung ihrer Debüt-EP „These Are The Times“ Anfang 2010 konnte sich das Quartett aus Bristol mit Auftritten auf renommierten Festivals wie Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Green Man, Shambala und Sunrise in der Szene etablieren.
Das  zweite Album „No End In Sight“ mit anschließender UK-Tour konnte mit emotionaler Tiefe überzeugen und bewies den Reifungsprozess von Zen Elephant.
Momentan arbeitet die Band an ihrer im Februar 2012 erscheinen Single „Taking Back Our Home“, die vom CIRCUIT 02/2012 begleitet wird.

 Für Freunde von: John Butler Trio, Mumford and Sons, Jack Johnson, Cat Empire, Gogol Bordello, Beirut

"Songs that will warm your cockles on the coldest winter nights" - Ear Horn
"[Saving Face] has all the makings of a summer anthem" - BBC Introducing
"You're unlikely to forget Zen Elephant in a hurry" - Green Man Festival




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