CHRIS
While Is one of the most respected and accomplished Singer Songwriters
in Britain today. She along with many of her peers, when asked to state the
most major influence on her musically, always replies without reservation, Joni
Mitchell There simply are not many people that could even sing these songs let
alone do justice to them, Chris While does these things beautifully and seemingly
effortlessly! On acoustic and electric guitars, dulcimer, percussion and fabulous
vocals.
JULIE
Matthews Was advised at fourteen
to go and buy 'Tapestry' by her music teacher, Mr Hill. It went on to become
her bible throughout those formative musical years and stood her in good stead
for her five hour long sets in piano bars during her early twenties. With her
fabulous piano style and powerful vocals, she breathes new life into these wonderful
songs once again on the British live music scene.
BLUE
Tapestry
Celebrating the music of
Carole King and Joni Mitchell
Chris While * Julie Matthews * Pete Zorn * Maartin Allcock * Neil Marshall
I Feel the Earth Move * Free Man in
Paris * It's Too Late * Carey * You've Got A Friend * Big Yellow Taxi
* Up on The Roof * Help Me * Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow * Raised
on Robbery .... the list is breathtaking
For the last ten years however, Carole and Joni songs have
been limited to Chris and Julie's soundchecks and at Party's as the duo
established themselves as Songwriters in their own rights. In 2001 the idea
was hatched to form a band that would pay tribute to Chris and Julie's two
main
heroes - it would also be a great excuse to play these wonderful songs again
live and to have a lot of fun with three tremendous musicians. And so...............
To find out more about Chris and Julie goto
www.whileandmatthews.co.uk
BLUE
Tapestry was born with the help of Maartin Allcock, Pete Zorn, and
Neil Marshall.
It's remarkable since we first announced
the idea, just how many people out there LOVE Joni and
CK. It seems Blue and Tapestry sit in more record collections than we could
have imagined and
everyone has great memories of the era in which both albums came out. Isn't
that the beauty of
music? It can take you back instantly to a time and a place that otherwise
might have remained
dormant. Besides that, these are great songs and the proof is always in the
test of time and the
rediscovery by Artists thirty years on - You've got a Friend, I Feel the Earth
Move, Natural Woman, Carey, Big Yellow Taxi have all been covered in the last
few years.
PETE
Zorn has a track record to rival that of any thoroughbred racehorse!
From Phoenix, Arizona he has played with the likes of Richard Thompson, Gerry
Rafferty, and Barbara Dickson and is currently a member of the latest Albion
Band incarnation. Pete also played on Chris's solo album, 'In the Big Room'
and went on to be a member of the band that toured with her. There's no end
really to Pete's musical talents as he plays just about most instruments but
for Blue Tapestry we will likely be seeing him play Bass, Sax, Percussion and
Backing Vocals.
MAARTIN
Allcock Likewise, Maart's CV is an illustrious one. A former member
of both Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention, he has never stopped working
and is rapidly becoming the most 'seen' musician on the scene, playing with
among others, John Wright and Keiron Halpin. I don't think there is a Joni
Mitchell chord that's ever been
strummed that Maart doesn't know and he is a long-term fan of both JM and
CK. Besides being a keyboard whiz - Maart is also one of the country's foremost
Fretless Bassists. For Blue Tapestry, he will be the principal lead guitarist
(though who knows what might happen!)
Maarts website
Neil
Marshall Chris and Julie's association with Neil over the years has been
a long, happy and incredibly fruitful one.
He is one of the finest drummers living in the UK and they feel so lucky to
have had him play on three of their duo albums. Neil's style crosses many boundaries
as you can find him playing in bands playing Jazz/Fusion, Latin American and
Folk Rock. Neil has been a member of the Albion Band for a number of years now,
expanding his profile and earning him the finest of reputations.
For information on Concert / Festival bookings, contact
Blue Moon Music
"I
was down at the front and the atmosphere was absolutely electric - I was
told that this phenomenon extended right back up the hill, which is no mean
feat! Your interpretation and performance of these wonderful songs was a
delight to behold"
Comment from Cropredy where BT Played to 20,000 spellbound people
