News: The Willows - Pre Album Launch Party

Local band The Willows are doing a special gig at the Junction 2 on Tuesday 21st February, where they will be showcasing tracks from their forthcoming Album 'Beneath Our Humble Soil', which is due for release in the Spring.

Also playing is the fantastic Gerard and the Watchmen:
Website: http://www.davegerardmusic.com/ 
 
With a sound that has been described as both beautiful and contemporary, The Willows intricately weave traditional and modern roots music within well-crafted songs, and over the last year, have supported the likes of Lau, Boo Hewerdine, Uiscedwr and Rory Mcleod.

The sell out crowd for their EP launch in early 2011 is indeed a sign of the bands growing popularity, and appearances to packed out crowds at Cambridge Folk Festival and Ely Folk Festival in the summer followed.

The Willows

Jade Ward: Lead Singer, Guitar, Shruti Box
Cliff Ward: Singer, Guitar, Banjo
Prue Ward: Singer, Violin
Ben Savage: Guitars
Steve MacLachlin: Percussion 

Formed in the Spring of 2010, The Willows are a local 5 piece contemporary Folk/Roots band from Cambridgeshire. Their debut LP The Willows was released in late 2010, receiving an enthusiastic reception from the music press. Tracks from the release have been featured on Folk Radio UK and a number of BBC regional stations. The band also appeared on BBC Introducing Cambridgeshire for a live session in February 2011. They spent the Summer mostly writing, and began gigging extensively in the Autumn releasing their debut E.P. in February 2011. They then released their first single 'Absent Friends' from their forthcoming Album in November 2011, along with their debut music video, which you can view here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF98lIrlvzc

" ... it was quite a brilliant set from The Willows that really brough the evening alive. It is easy to focus on the delightful vocals of the charming Jade Rhiannon, but equally important are some sharp arrangements of fiddle, cajon and acoustic guitar. The set was astutely paced, with the tempo upped at just the right moment, and a terrific climax with The Workers' War. The Willows are due for big success".
2011 Ely Folk Festival Review, Moving Tone 

"The Willows quietly exuded talent and musical charm with warmth and assurance. Judging by this performance, they are ready for big success"
R Carrington, Moving Tone

“Beautiful...What a Band!”
Kerry Devine, BBC Introducing

WILLOWS PRE-ALBUM LAUNCH GIG

Tuesday 21st February
Tickets are £8.50 in advance and can be bought here :http://www.junction.co.uk/artist/3965
Doors open at 7pm and music begins at 8pm
Please note this is an all seated show
Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult

Website: www.thewillowsband.co.uk
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWillowsonFilm
Twitter: @TheWillowsBand
Junction profile: http://www.junction.co.uk/artist/3965
Debut EP 'The Willows' available HERE!