Freckfest presents Xan Tyler and Little Sparrow
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 08:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Harbour Arts Centre | Irvine, SC
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Freckfest are delighted to be presenting this unique double bill show celebrating two extraordinary singer-songwriters.
Xan Tyler is a formidable songwriter with impeccable vocal talents. Her work covers such wide subject areas and musical landscapes, she is acknowledged as ‘genre agnostic’. Since her beginnings as a teenage backing singer for South London’s risqué cult band Death Bang Party, Xan has had an eclectic musical journey. Her big break was with Creation Records when she was signed to front electro pop duo Technique, produced by heavyweights Stephen Hague (New Order) and Owen Morris (Oasis). After touring the world with Creation she was signed to legendary dance label Positiva where Xan paired up with German electronic titans Timo Maas and Martin Buttrich for Orinoko.
‘…….tough lyrics, soft sounds….. 4* THE SCOTSMAN
‘……..crystalline vocalist, British singer Xan Tyler.’ PITCHFORK
‘……..delicious…..extraordinary…….’ 7/10 UNCUT
‘”Vicky” tackles unnerving intimacy and internalized emotional conflict with multi-dimensional composition and fearless grace.’ EARMILK review of ‘Vicky’
‘You only have to listen to her soulful, beautiful, crystalline voice to understand why she’s always been in such demand.’ THE SCOTSMAN
‘the voice of Xan Tyler restores prestige to one of the most important indie producers of the 80s and 90s.’ HYPFI.IT
Little Sparrow is singer/songwriter Katie Ware. Katie formed Little Sparrow in 2010, a title that came from Elbow front man Guy Garvey. He affectionately called her 'Cockney Sparrow’ which lead onto her stage name ‘Little Sparrow'. She performs regularly with a band of talented musicians that provide a mix of harmonies, strings, guitars, pedal steel and percussion. The self release of her debut album 'Wishing Tree' in 2014 had tracks featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing Manchester, Merseyside & Devon along with regular regional and international play.
With sold out shows and a support slot with Eddi Reader, this encouraged Little Sparrow to put more live dates together in 2022. She has supported Ian McCulloch (Echo and the Bunnymen) and most recently Mike Scott (The Waterboys) in May last year, 2023.
Quotes:
"A breathtaking vocalist delivering original and beautiful songs. An incredibly gifted songwriter with a great stage presence and a gorgeous voice.” Chris Hawkins - BBC 6Music and BBC Radio 2
“How incredible those vocals are, how Kate Bush-esque it sounds.” Vicky Hawksworth (Radio1) - BBC Introducing Manchester
"Her voice is pure and lovely and she possesses a natural talent as a writer and singer." Simon Raymond - Bella Union Records
“Wishing Tree’s arrival on my doormat is one of the few times when an album from an artist I have never heard of has come through the letterbox and turned out to be a stone-cold masterpiece.” RnR Magazine - review for debut album ‘Wishing tree”
“Absolutely fantastic - A remarkable talent” - Janice Long - BBC Radio 2
The older I get, the harder it is for me to be impressed. But today, I was impressed. I really think some of you will LOVE this! - Julianne Regan - All About Eve
“Glorious that isn't it” - Dave Monks - BBC Introducing Merseyside
“Amazing!” - Mike Scott (The Waterboys)
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Where is it happening?
Harbour Arts Centre, 114 Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ, United Kingdom,Irvine, North AyrshireEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
