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“Each of their songs drip with layers of beautifully crafted sound bound together with a silken thread of banjo and slide guitar to form seamless nuggets of American-tinged country rock”
- BBC Oxford
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“Each of their songs drip with layers of beautifully crafted sound bound together with a silken thread of banjo and slide guitar to form seamless nuggets of American-tinged country rock”
- BBC Oxford
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BIO:
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Oxford's beloved alt-country favourites The Epstein came together from an idea hatched by singer/songwriter Olly Wills whileworking on a farm in the wilds of Wyoming.
The gorgeous songs and unique sounds they create are enhanced by the wide variety of instruments they use, including: acoustic, electric and Spanish guitars, percussion, bass, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, glockenspiel, melodica, and backed with three part harmonies. The Epstein take us on a wondrous journey through Dustbowl Blues, Cinematic Soundscape, Wildman Folk, and Alt. Country Rock.
BIO:
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Oxford's beloved alt-country favourites The Epstein came together from an idea hatched by singer/songwriter Olly Wills whileworking on a farm in the wilds of Wyoming.
The gorgeous songs and unique sounds they create are enhanced by the wide variety of instruments they use, including: acoustic, electric and Spanish guitars, percussion, bass, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, glockenspiel, melodica, and backed with three part harmonies. The Epstein take us on a wondrous journey through Dustbowl Blues, Cinematic Soundscape, Wildman Folk, and Alt. Country Rock.
The Epstein were delighted to perform at Glastonbury 2007 , having won their slot through the festival’s Emerging Talent Competition - as one of five winners from 3,000 entries. They made three appearances at the festival, including a slot on the Acoustic Stage, alongside acts including KT Tunstall, Damien Rice and The Waterboys.
The Epstein have recently completed their self-produced debut album, Last of the Charanguistas.
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„The Epstein“ aus Oxford/UK sind ein fünfköpfiges Energiebündel, welches sich leichtfüßig zwischen Alternative, Country und Folk in ihrer eigenen Welt des „Country Swing“ bewegt. Die Gründung der Band ist dem Singer und Songwriter Olly Wills zu verdanken, der die Band als Farmarbeiter in den Weiten von Wyoming (USA) gründete.Das aktuelle Album „Last Of The Charanguistas“ wurde durch Olly Wills, Jon Berry, Rowland Prytherch, Stefan D. Hamilton und Mark Wheeler in den „Truck Studios“ eingespielt und gemeinsam produziert.„The Epstein“ gelingt es mit einer Vielzahl von Instrumenten eine eigenständige Atmosphäre zu schaffen. Akustische und elektrische Gitarren, Perkussion, Bass und Banjo treffen auf Mandoline, Bouzouki, Glockenspiel und Melodica. Die vierstimmigen Harmonien der Band nehmen uns mit auf eine wundersame Reise durch Dustbowl Blues, Cinematic Soundscape, Wildman Folk und Alternative Country Rock.Zahlreiche Livekonzerte und Tourneen durch Großbritannien führten im März diesen Jahres zu einer Qualifikation im Rahmen des „Glastonbury Emerging Talent“ Wettbewerbs. Als einer von fünf Gewinnern aus 3000 Teilnehmer schafften es „The Epstein“ hier auf die Acoustic Bühne und traten neben Künstlern wie „Damien Rice“ und „KT Tunstall“ auf.
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PRESS KIT (EPK): www.mediafire.com/folder/qliw7bbi3ly13/The_Epstein
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CONTACT: theepstein@songsandwhispers.com
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